R/R: It's Tuesday, I get out of work early today, and I'm no longer sick. So, sweet glory, I'm going to try to stay in a good mood today. I may also buy myself a cup of coffee and a bagel on the way to work, because bagels 4 life.
CS/Q: Same as yesterday, because I forgot to temp this morning.
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally? I have two best friends in life, and my mum is one of them. I could literally write a novel about my mum, but I'll save y'all the lameness and just say that she's awesome.
R/R: a girl who made my life miserable for 3 years at work due to being super vindictive and hateful to our staff was let go last week. It was a relief for all..... but it leaves all the work and pressure on me now being the only manager. So I need wine like every night.
CS/Q:
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally?
@izza2 so glad you are feeling better. @thisnthat314 ugh changes at work are always hard but hopefully This change gives you some control so you can manage the stress (and yes, at least wine helps me as well)
Cycle: 13
CD/DPO:27/6
Timing: -5, -1,0,+1
Typical LP Length: 12ish
Testing: Saturday---it's been decided
R/R: I'm chill today so we'll go with no R or R.
CS/Q: should I buy I BBT thermometer for my first testing cycle or just use or normal one since I'll be temping orally. (Also not buying until AF shows up--gotta stay positive that I won't need it)
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally? My mom, I love my siblings but my mom and I just click (and we'll we clash too but that's because we are alike).
@izza2 Yes! Enjoy your easy day and glad to hear that you are feeling better. You deserve that bagel and may that spring stay in your step all day!
@thisnthat314 Ugh, bittersweet right?! Glad she is gone and hope that the additional workload is short lived. Drink all the wine!!
ETA comments
@blackhottamales When you say buy one for your first cycle testing, are you switching to vaginally temping? Or have you not been using a BBT orally thus far? Sorry if I missed this.
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD/DPO: 23/11
Timing: -3, O, +1
Typical LP Length: 13 days
Testing: Nope. I am still in the denial stage, and really do not like getting my hopes up for nothing.
R/R: Today has definitely started off better than yesterday so I will take it. I also have an appointment with my family doctor today, I have not gone in to see him since we started this journey so figured I should do the regular checkups.
CS/Q: In spoiler. Happy that my temp went up slightly this morning, although well aware it means nothing lol
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally?
Definitely my mom. Although we also tend to butt heads a lot more than anyone else, she also reads me like a book. Would be lost without her.
Typical LP Length: last month was 11 days, but when one is unsure of O date it makes it useless
Testing: FF says the "Red Tide" shall arrive on Saturday, which means I'll start spotting tomorrow or the next day (if my cycle continues as my previous few have). But as stated, I dunno if I believe FF on the predicted O date. This is what happens when you say f*** charting for the month! ARGH!
R/R: rant - nah. rave - last night I finally beat the level on candy crush that I've been stuck on FOREVER. DH made a pretty legit homemade tomato sauce for dinner last night.
CS/Q:
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally?
Hmm... it varies between my mom and my older sister, which has not always been the case. Recently my sister and I have reconnected and have a better understanding of one another. My mom and I are very similar when it comes to most things.
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@izza2 I your excessive use of gifs/that you're still gif'ing through life I agree bagels are awesome! Do you have a favorite?
@thisnthat314 I hope you don't have to suffer the extra work for long, but yay on not having to work with a bad co-worker any longer!
@blackhottamales Yay being chill today! Also I love your determination on testing. I'm so wishy-washy this cycle (my own fault I know). Ima take a page outta your book and just chill. What happens will happen.
@nitnat007 I'm glad today is off to a better start! Did "the third" thing occur yesterday? Or did your day finally get better? Hope your doctor appt goes well!
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R/R: Rant: AF is "late" but realistically I'm probably having my longest cycle to date this year. Rave: I'm hoping we buy our tickets to Iceland today/tomorrow/as soon as AF arrives. I would officially be able to travel without worry during the dates we want to go.
CS/Q:
GTKY: I talk to my mom the most and we're really close but when my brother and I get together I think we just "get" each other.
@izza2 I'm loving your gif game! And yes to bagels! What's your favorite flavor?
@thisnthat314 Yay for that girl being gone! Sorry it puts so much pressure on you though. Will the work on hiring someone else to replace her?
R/R: Sorry I've been MIA lately. There's been a lot going on so I e kind of put TB on the back burner. Please know that this is still my place of solace and I'm still thinking of y'all all the time
CS/Q:
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally?
R/R: Rant: So yesterday, started spotting, or at least I think, I mean it is so hard to tell. Because from what I read it's like a 'regular' flow. AF is supposed to be here tomorrow. So IDK right now. I had a little bit of cramping yesterday, but it wasn't like normal AF cramping.
CS/Q:
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally? All my siblings are the exact same emotionally, it's crazy!
@izza2 - Here, here! Bagels 4 life!! @thisnthat314 - That stinks! I hope things get better, it's always tough when someone leaves. @lurvleybunchococonuts - I feel you, sometimes I don't believe FF either. lol. Oh candy crush! I used to play that all the time. Maybe I need to get back into it! haha. @SkilledSailor - Iceland! I've heard it is stunning there! So jealous!
Testing: Trying not to symptom spot or think about testing. I'm going out of town with my mom this weekend for a bridal shower, which will hopefully be a good distraction if AF hasn't shown up by Saturday. My longest LP was 13 days (I think, I wasn't using OPKs at that point), which would be Monday.
R/R: My boss is out of the office today so it should be somewhat quiet!
CS/Q: yeah, I need to start temping next month.
GTKY:What family member are you closest to emotionally? Definitely my mom. I'm an only child and my parents divorced when I was young, so it was just the two of us. I'm pretty much exactly like her and it's great how close our relationship is.
<p>@blackhottamales yes, you still need a BBT whether you temp orally or vaginally. A regular thermometer is only taking your temp at that moment, not your basal body temp.</p><p>Month/Cycle: 27 months / 17 since testing </p><p>CD/DPO: 26 / 10</p><p>Timing: N/A</p><p>Typical LP Length: 14 days</p><p>Testing: N/A</p><p>R/R: My meds get delivered today!!! We also have a viewing to attend this evening... :'( </p><p>CS/Q: I would be shocked if I made it to CD30</p><div class="Spoiler"><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/th/f88lhsdlj5k3.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/th/f88lhsdlj5k3.jpg"> </div><p>GTKY: Can I cheat and say DH???? Lol</p>
Testing: Negative yesterday, will test again 9 dpo.
R/R: Today is my last day off before teacher stuff begins, and then I'll only be able to bump on weekends, because my classroom has absolutely no cell service
CS/Q: woke up 30ish minutes early, which messes with my temp a little. I'm excited because this is the first cycle I've successfully tracked cervix position since I started trying 6 months ago.
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally?
I couldn't pick between my mom, sister, and dad. We're a big sarcastic party.
Testing: 8/27, but I've been thinking about this recently. BFNs don't upset me; my period upsets me. I hate getting my period. So I might start testing earlier than 16 dpo to give myself warning that AF is coming lol.
R/R: went to spin class last night. They got new bikes, and I like them, but DH doesn't handle change well and he's v upset about it. Also I don't have to get up this morning, but he obv does, and he came in the bedroom before he left and turned on all the lights so that I'd have to get up. Like, I know it was after 9am, but still. I swear he becomes more like his father every day lol.
CS/Q:
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally?
My mom for sure, but we also fight a lot. I need people around me to have a level of authenticity, and to know what they want. My mom defaults into just being a passenger in her life, agreeing to just do whatever anyone around her wants, and I can't explain it but it makes me RAGE! Like, I get so mad. lol she's v nice, but like, come on lady, you're 69, what do YOU want???
Testing: I'll was going to wait until AF is late, but I might cave. Patience is not my best quality. My SS was out of control yesterday and I spent a large portion of my day browsing charts in FF
R/R: Rant- I have a sore throat and a runny nose. Part of the reason I want to test is so I can take meds without being worried. Rave- my boss approached us yesterday with the possibility of going to Orlando or Boston for a conference this year, which would be awesome! He's asking for our choice soon and I think I'm going to say Orlando. I'd rather go to Boston, but if I get pregnant this cycle or next, I don't think I would be allowed to fly.
CS/Q: My temp went back above the cover line today, but not by much. I'd love it if my chart would stop looking like a Six Flags roller coaster [spoiler] [/spoiler]
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally? My mom. I've been close with her ever since my parents split up when I was 14. We shared any room during the first part of their separation (the judge decided to divide the house and gave my dad the master and my mom mine and my brother's rooms. Totally fair, right?) We've grown even close the last few years TW [spoiler] especially since DS was born. She spent a lot of time with me when DH was working crazy hours and I was on leave and it was a big bonding experience for us. We also all lived with her for a few months while we looked for a house after selling our condo. She is a different grandma than I expected her to be, but in a good way. And last summer, I spent a lot of time helping her after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had surgery and I did a big chunk of her after care because I was off work. The last three years have brought us eve closer together. [/spoiler]
@blackhottamales If only a pretty chart was a sure thing lol. Also feeling a little crampy right now. Thanks!
@lurvleybunchococonuts Good job leveling up on CC! DH is a little annoyed with me atm because I caught a legendary character on Pokemon without him. Oh well! Soup sounds lovely!So I am not sure if I had my third thing yet, I had forgotten that I got a parking ticket on Friday (7 minutes after 8am, which is when meters need to be fed) and yesterday just being Monday, surely those count? I am being optimistic about it though and saying I am in the clear until next time.
@SkilledSailor I have had so many friends visit Iceland over the last little while, it looks amazingly beautiful! When would you go? Do you have family there too? Sorry for the BFN.
@SkilledSailor@paleoprincess On the willpower front, I think I just so nervous about seeing the negative. I knew when I started this journey that it was not going to just happen over night, so trying to just be realistic. Also, let be real, as soon as I start testing I will be peeing on all the things all the time lol. It will become an addiction.
@Dilynne Thinking of you and hoping everything is going ok.
@ajsanders-2 FX that Af stays away and the weirdness is a good sign for you!
@izza2 Love your gif game today! glad you are feeling better. @thisnthat314 that is such a relief! Hopefully you can get a replacement that is awesome to take some of the workload off of you. @blackhottamales you definitely want a BBT still. It is more precise. @nitnat007 good luck with your appointment. I did a full physical for the first time in a long time back in the spring and it felt good to have reassurance that I was generally healthy. @lurvleybunchococonuts I hate getting stuck on a level on Candy Crush. It frustrates me more than I feel is appropriate for being almost 32. @SkilledSailor sorry about the BFN. I'm glad you have a trip to look forward too if AF does decided to arrive (but hopefully that jerk will stay away) @Dilynne hope everything is well with you @ajsanders-2 fingers crossed for you @peaceloveandwine hi DPO buddy! @BusinessWife yay for meds! I'm so excited for you! @paleoprincess you are making me want to test! Good luck with the first day of school tomorrow. @doxiemoxie212 DH used to do that when he worked odd hours and I would wake up and never be able to fall back asleep. It made me crazy. Maybe I should sell my temp chart to a design company for their next ride, LOL. Give them some inspiration.
@nitnat007 it varies from person to person. I've noticed about a .1 difference per half hour, which today is the difference between dropping and staying level.
@mileswithmyles my fingers are crossed for you chart-sister.
@doxiemoxie212 my DH has been doing that all summer! When he leaves he throws the bedroom curtains wide open. Like, I know YOU have to be somewhere every day, but I picked a job that gives me summers off - change careers or get over it.
Testing: made that mistake yesterday, now I'll just freak out and wait for af perhaps Friday before we drive back to our state
R/R: the sun is shining and the birds are singing in going to miss summer.
CS/Q: I stopped bbt 2 years ago as noise in the am makes me grumpy, but when I get home the tempdrop I ordered 3 years ago as a indie gogo should be there to start temping
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally?
I've never really been close emotionally with my family. We have a huge family lots of cousins and I like most of them, but I've always just stick to myself emotionally. It's probably not the healthiest thing, but it's what I do.
If I had to pick a favorite, my 19 year old cousin, because since she was 12 she's always looked up to me and is a lot like me as a teenager.
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@izza2 I can't wait to be back in the land of internet so I can try out some gifs. I love your gifs.
@thisnthat314 sometimes getting rid of someone makes less work even though you'll have to do their work. At least you won't have to fix everything they've ruined. Our school just got rid of a dead weight sped teacher, the other one was told they'd likely not replace him so she's going to double her case load, though she is nervous about having that many more kids, she knows she won't have to take on the kids he's failed half way through the year and unteach them his ways of doing things which was basically you're in high school you should have figured this out already.
@lurvleybunchococonuts I get so sucked into candy crush I have to delete it from my phone for months at a time. Last time I got sucked in a student would give me her phone during homeroom and ask me to beat the levels she was stuck on. Thankfully she graduated so hopefully I won't get addicted to that again, I don't get much accomplished waiting for my lives to rebuild over and over again.
@paleoprincess I have to go back to my classroom next week. And I'm not looking forward to it. I am looking forward to working with our 2 new science teachers though!
@jhysmath enjoy the remainder of your summer break. I have been back since 7/31. If I were the other SpEd teacher at your school, I would flip! Double caseload is the stuff my back to school nightmares are made of! But I agree, sometimes it is easier to just do the work the right way the first time.
@mileswithmyles when do you get out that you go back so soon?! Being so far north (20 minutes from the Quebec border) our summers are so short. I need as much sun as I can get, we usually have snow flurries on memorial day.
We're also a tiny school ~120 students so she'll have >60 kids on her case load, which I know for some city SpEd teachers is a tiny amount to have.
@jhysmath We were out on June 2 this last school year. I go back a week earlier than most to work with our new hire orientation since I am on special assignment right now. Our students started last Thursday.
60 is tiny?!??! I would have a heart attack. We don't have an offical cap, but our resource teachers are at less than 30 and SDC teachers usually are between 12 and 25 depending on the program.
@mileswithmyles I honestly don't know how many she'll have, but we're full inclusion and our students only go into her room for tests or assisted study halls. Last year the max number of kids I'd see in her room was 10.
The only reason I'm going in next week is to help our new teachers. We have one with out an education background and seeing as we do not have any new hire program I take it upon myself to help the new math/science teachers. We're a 5 person team, and aside from my first year we've had a new one each year.
Missing you all! Still on our trip and mobile bumping, so lots of love tits
Month/cycle: 4/4
CD/DPO: 26/10
Timing: _-2, 0, +1
Typical LP Length: 11-13?
Testing: nope (still experiencing pre-AF symptoms so just waiting for her arrival )
R/R: Enjoying my new book (Station Eleven)
CS/Q: Does anyone here use Evening Primrose Oil to help with cm production? I've read that it can help increase CM, but I've also read that it can delay ovulation). Any experiences with it? If you love it, what brand do you recommend?
R/R: Not much, just trying to get through the week. MH has been traveling a lot for work and it's stressing/bumming me out. Just trying to let it go since it's beyond my control.
CS/Q: Nada
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally? My Mom. I've always been close to her but I think in the last few years once she retired we've become closer. We don't live close but are in the same time zone now which is awesome!
Got out of work even earlier thanks to someone coming in with bed bugs yesterday. So that was fun.
@thisnthat314 - I'm glad your horrible co-worker was let go! Hopefully they're able to find a replacement fairly quickly who can help out.
@blackhottamales - I personally prefer knowing my temp to the 100ths, so I'd go with a BBT if it were me. But there are some ladies who can get a clear temp shift while using a regular thermometer. BBTs are accurate to 0.01 degree, while some regular thermometers are only accurate to 0.2 degrees. Your temp shift can be as little as 0.3 degrees (like mine have been), or as high as 1 degree (or more). So, for more accuracy I'd go with a BBT.
@nitnat007 - Glad your day has started off better!
@lurvleybunchococonuts - Gifs make the day better. Plus, it helps keep me from using extra words and saying things that are pointless but I feel the need to share them anyway. Are you planning to test Saturday if AF doesn't show?
@SkilledSailor - Sorry for the BFN! When would you be going to Iceland?
@Dilynne - *hugs* We're here if you need to talk/rant/chat about anything. I hope everything is going okay for you and yours.
@ajsanders-2 - Have you filled a tampon/pad? If you have, it'd be AF. If you haven't, it's spotting.
@doxiemoxie212 - I'm the same way. I'm so used to seeing BFNs, that they don't upset me. I only get upset when AF actually shows. Also, laughing at YH turning on all the lights this morning. Mine would do the same thing if he had to get up and I tried to sleep in (unless it was like 3-4 AM).
@jhysmath - Ooo, TempDrop sounds interesting! I know fishstick-n-custard used the Ava Band and it worked okay for her. You'll have to keep us updated on how the TempDrop works for you at tracking your temps!
@jaylii - I noticed you marked yourself 1 DPO, and you're temping -- keep in mind that it's a temp shift that marks ovulation, not a temp spike. You can have multiple temp spikes and even some fertile CM, but not end up actually O'ing. I'd be a bit hesitant to consider myself in the TWW until my temps confirmed the temp shift. Sorry YH is traveling a lot this week!
@lurveleybunchococonuts@SkilledSailor - Cinnamon raisin bagels are my all-time favourite, but I'm up for anything as long as it has enough cream cheese.
@izza2 - Yeah I have unfortunately. It has just been strange because usually I have some cramps and other symptoms of AF. So boo, I think I am back to CD2.
@skilledsailor Sorry about the BFN. Boo! But a trip to Iceland sounds fun! I hope you get some good deals
@dilynne Glad to see you back, never feel bad about taking a bump break. It's needed from time to time, also ya know... the real world/face-to-face interactions are slightly more important
@ajsanders-2 GL, hopefully the non-normal cramping is a good sign? FX no AF! Lol, I suppose it's not that I don't believe FF, it's just going off past data since I haven't given it anything useful this cycle. And my cycles aren't "regular" per se. So *shrug*
@peaceloveandwine GL on not SSing It's so tough some cycles. Have a blast this wekend! Whose bridal shower are you attending (family? friend?)? Yay for no boss, have a great day!
@businesswife Yay med day! But I am so sorry for your loss All the hugs! Lol @ your GTKY. In all honesty that would be my answer too, but I figured he didn't get to count
@paleoprincess Boo at the deadzone classroom, although you might be more productive that way And yes, the homemade sauce was very good!
@doxiemoxie212 lol at YH veing upset about new spin bikes Sounds like he woke up with a bug up the butt Hope he gets into a better mood for your sake. That is so frustrating about your mom. I admit, I tend to go with the flow on most things, but I've been getting much better at voicing my opinions/wants. DH really helps/encourages me to do this, he drives me bonkers, but in the end it's so helpful. I hate(d) being somewhat of a push over.
@mileswithmyles Wow! that is def a roller coaster. I wish it were the fun kind Hope you feel better soon! That's cool about potentially going to conference! And yeah, I get so mad at CC. I don't play it constantly, I'll go through bursts of playing it a lot and then not at all. So it kinda evens out in the long run, right?
@nitnat007 Lol I suppose just being Monday counts Boo at your parking ticket Friday, stupid meter maids HAHA, that's hilarious about YH being grumpy about Pokemon Go. MH goes back and replays levels that I beat his score in just to be a snot
@jhysmath sorry about the BFN yesterday FX it was just to early! That is too funny about your student! GL not getting sucked into it again
@jaylii Sorry to hear about YH being out of town and your stress That sucks and can be hard, but you're right it's beyond your control. I hope you're able to focus on some fun things that you want to do while he's away.
@izza2 eww bed bugs, but yay for getting to leave early? Lol, I haven't decided yet, if I don't have any spotting between now and Saturday yeah, I'll test then. Also I have a serious problem with rambling on/adding pointless info... maybe I should try gif'ing it out more Also yum! It wasn't until I was an adult that I began to appreciate cinnamon raisin bagels. I love bagels with cream cheese, or butter, or as sandwiches. I totally gotta go buy some bagels now.
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@izza2 eww bed bugs, but yay for getting to leave early? Lol, I haven't decided yet, if I don't have any spotting between now and Saturday yeah, I'll test then. Also I have a serious problem with rambling on/adding pointless info... maybe I should try gif'ing it out more Also yum! It wasn't until I was an adult that I began to appreciate cinnamon raisin bagels. I love bagels with cream cheese, or butter, or as sandwiches. I totally gotta go buy some bagels now.
Bed bugs are gross. The LPN put a few of them in a specimen cup, and put it in a biohazard bag, and then left it on my desk for this morning. I don't know why she left them on MY desk, since the office lead was there today, but they were quickly moved elsewhere and my desk was washed very thoroughly. *gag* And then the LPN float found a live bed bug in one of the exam rooms, and things went quickly downhill from there!
@lurvleybunchococonuts I know!! Since last month was our first really TTC I was a SS fiend, just a total maniac, like I'm sure everyone is in their first month. That's part of why I started looking around for boards to join to help keep me somewhat sane! And the bridal shower is for my cousin whose wedding I'm in this October! I love weddings and helping with planning so I'm excited for the shower.
@peaceloveandwine Yay for no boss today! That's always such a freeing feeling.
@BusinessWife Yay for your meds arriving today! Sorry for you and your H's loss. What a bittersweet day.
@paleoprincess Hope you're enjoying your last day off! Doing anything fun to celebrate/mourn it? We don't have any family in Iceland. We're (theoretically) going with a group of friends and it's the only place all 11 of us agreed on.
@doxiemoxie212 Yes, the BFNs sting but I do like the warning that AF is coming.
@mileswithmyles Either of those places would be fun! Would your company be presenting at the conference or there to learn? TW in spoiler
How's your son doing this week?
@nitnat007 Yes to peeing on all the things. I'm the same way once I start.
@nitnat007@izza2 Yes! I haven't heard a single person say they didn't like Iceland! No family there but we'll likely go with friends. It would be the last week of March until April 2nd. I'm really hoping we'll still catch the tail end of the northern lights.
@dukestar5 Hope you're having a great trip! Love the book choice!
@izza2 ooh good bagel choice! I'm probably going to have a bagel for lunch now, haha.
And with all those tags, I'm out with CD1. Hope the rest of you waiting to test don't follow me!
@SkilledSailor Hugs girl, sorry about the CD1 Stupid twatwaffle Flo!
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@SkilledSailor we would attend. I presented at one last year and IDK if it's my thing. I get too nervous and self conscious , but I am always up for learning new things as an attendee! TW [spoiler] it's been okay. He napped both days this weekend, but he was up at 5 again the last three days. Yesterday we told him he needed to go back in his room and he fell asleep until 6:30, so that was an improvement. MIL didn't make him nap yesterday again, so Thursday can't come fast enough. I can't wait for him to start school and have people enforce our (what I consider reasonable) expectations. I've decided to wait until he's been at school a full week to call the pedi. I feel like the lack of sleep is catching up with me and is a factor for my sore throat. Thanks for asking! [/spoiler]
@lurvleybunchococonutsDH is so competitive lol. Pokemon is definitely a sore point for him now. He started before me and I am above him in all ways and it drives him nuts. And yes, I love that it drives him nuts.
@dukestar5 I was thinking of you yesterday. Had forgotten you were on a trip. Sorry about AF symptoms. I am having them too. Boo
Re: TWW Tuesday [8/15]
Forewarning: excessive use of gifs ahead.
Month/Cycle:

CD/DPO: 21/8
Timing: -4, -3, +1
Typical LP Length: 12-15 Days
Testing:

R/R: It's Tuesday, I get out of work early today, and I'm no longer sick. So, sweet glory, I'm going to try to stay in a good mood today. I may also buy myself a cup of coffee and a bagel on the way to work, because bagels 4 life.

CS/Q: Same as yesterday, because I forgot to temp this morning.

GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally?

I could literally write a novel about my mum, but I'll save y'all the lameness and just say that she's awesome. 
I have two best friends in life, and my mum is one of them.
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
Month/Cycle: 5/5
CD/DPO: 21/6
Timing: -3,-2,-1
Typical LP Length:
Testing: saturday
R/R: a girl who made my life miserable for 3 years at work due to being super vindictive and hateful to our staff was let go last week. It was a relief for all..... but it leaves all the work and pressure on me now being the only manager. So I need wine like every night.
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally?
My father. Him and I are thick as thieves
@thisnthat314 ugh changes at work are always hard but hopefully This change gives you some control so you can manage the stress (and yes, at least wine helps me as well)
@izza2 Yes! Enjoy your easy day and glad to hear that you are feeling better. You deserve that bagel and may that spring stay in your step all day!
@thisnthat314 Ugh, bittersweet right?! Glad she is gone and hope that the additional workload is short lived. Drink all the wine!!
ETA comments
@blackhottamales When you say buy one for your first cycle testing, are you switching to vaginally temping? Or have you not been using a BBT orally thus far? Sorry if I missed this.
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD/DPO: 23/11
Timing: -3, O, +1
Typical LP Length: 13 days
Testing: Nope. I am still in the denial stage, and really do not like getting my hopes up for nothing.
R/R: Today has definitely started off better than yesterday so I will take it. I also have an appointment with my family doctor today, I have not gone in to see him since we started this journey so figured I should do the regular checkups.
CS/Q: In spoiler. Happy that my temp went up slightly this morning, although well aware it means nothing lol
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally?
Definitely my mom. Although we also tend to butt heads a lot more than anyone else, she also reads me like a book. Would be lost without her.
Month/Cycle: 7/6
CD/DPO: 28/????
Timing: we be bumpin'
Typical LP Length: last month was 11 days, but when one is unsure of O date it makes it useless
Testing: FF says the "Red Tide" shall arrive on Saturday, which means I'll start spotting tomorrow or the next day (if my cycle continues as my previous few have). But as stated, I dunno if I believe FF on the predicted O date. This is what happens when you say f*** charting for the month! ARGH!
R/R: rant - nah. rave - last night I finally beat the level on candy crush that I've been stuck on FOREVER. DH made a pretty legit homemade tomato sauce for dinner last night.
CS/Q:
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally?
Hmm... it varies between my mom and my older sister, which has not always been the case. Recently my sister and I have reconnected and have a better understanding of one another. My mom and I are very similar when it comes to most things.
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@izza2 I
your excessive use of gifs/that you're still gif'ing through life
I agree bagels are awesome! Do you have a favorite?
@thisnthat314 I hope you don't have to suffer the extra work for long, but yay on not having to work with a bad co-worker any longer!
@blackhottamales Yay being chill today! Also I love your determination on testing. I'm so wishy-washy this cycle (my own fault I know). Ima take a page outta your book and just chill. What happens will happen.
@nitnat007 I'm glad today is off to a better start! Did "the third" thing occur yesterday? Or did your day finally get better? Hope your doctor appt goes well!
ETA: spelling
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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Month/Cycle: 4/3
CD/DPO: 32/13
Timing: -4, -2
Typical LP Length: Pretty decent apparently.
Testing: BFN, whomp whomp
R/R: Rant: AF is "late" but realistically I'm probably having my longest cycle to date this year. Rave: I'm hoping we buy our tickets to Iceland today/tomorrow/as soon as AF arrives. I would officially be able to travel without worry during the dates we want to go.
CS/Q:
GTKY: I talk to my mom the most and we're really close but when my brother and I get together I think we just "get" each other.
@izza2 I'm loving your gif game! And yes to bagels! What's your favorite flavor?
@thisnthat314 Yay for that girl being gone! Sorry it puts so much pressure on you though. Will the work on hiring someone else to replace her?
@blackhottamales FX for you on Saturday!
@nitnat007 Glad you're having a better day. Also, I'm impressed with your will power to not test yet.
Month/Cycle: 18
CD/DPO: 25/9
Timing: -3, -1
Typical LP Length: it's been changing as of late
Testing: Likely Friday
R/R: Sorry I've been MIA lately. There's been a lot going on so I e kind of put TB on the back burner. Please know that this is still my place of solace and I'm still thinking of y'all all the time
CS/Q:
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally?
My little sister and I are the same person.
Married: 04/05/15
TTC since: 02/16/16
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD/DPO: 29/14
Timing: Lots of BD!!
Typical LP Length: 14
Testing: Tomorrow...
R/R: Rant: So yesterday, started spotting, or at least I think, I mean it is so hard to tell. Because from what I read it's like a 'regular' flow. AF is supposed to be here tomorrow. So IDK right now. I had a little bit of cramping yesterday, but it wasn't like normal AF cramping.
CS/Q:
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally? All my siblings are the exact same emotionally, it's crazy!
DD: 07/19/18
EDD: 06/22/22
@thisnthat314 - That stinks! I hope things get better, it's always tough when someone leaves.
@lurvleybunchococonuts - I feel you, sometimes I don't believe FF either. lol. Oh candy crush! I used to play that all the time. Maybe I need to get back into it! haha.
@SkilledSailor - Iceland! I've heard it is stunning there! So jealous!
DD: 07/19/18
EDD: 06/22/22
@thisnthat314 Gotta love any excuse for wine!
Month/Cycle: 2/2 (after NTNP for 8 months)
CD/DPO: 27/7
Timing: -2, -1, O
Typical LP Length: 11 days
Testing: Trying not to symptom spot or think about testing. I'm going out of town with my mom this weekend for a bridal shower, which will hopefully be a good distraction if AF hasn't shown up by Saturday. My longest LP was 13 days (I think, I wasn't using OPKs at that point), which would be Monday.
R/R: My boss is out of the office today so it should be somewhat quiet!
CS/Q: yeah, I need to start temping next month.
GTKY: What family member are you closest to emotionally? Definitely my mom. I'm an only child and my parents divorced when I was young, so it was just the two of us. I'm pretty much exactly like her and it's great how close our relationship is.
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</div><p>GTKY: Can I cheat and say DH???? Lol</p>
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD/DPO: 25/7
Timing: Good
Typical LP Length: 11-13
Testing: Negative yesterday, will test again 9 dpo.
R/R: Today is my last day off before teacher stuff begins, and then I'll only be able to bump on weekends, because my classroom has absolutely no cell service
CS/Q: woke up 30ish minutes early, which messes with my temp a little. I'm excited because this is the first cycle I've successfully tracked cervix position since I started trying 6 months ago.
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally?
I couldn't pick between my mom, sister, and dad. We're a big sarcastic party.
@izza2 I'm happy you're not sick anymore, yay!
@thisnthat314 yay for wine! And for getting rid of a negative coworker.
@blackhottamales get a bbt thermometer, they are more accurate, even if temping orally.
@nitnat007 I definitely understand the butting heads but loving each other thing. I'm so impressed with your not testing, your willpower is amazing.
@lurvleybunchococonuts homemade tomato sauce sounds yummy.
@skilledsailor I've heard Iceland is amazing! do you have family in Iceland, or just interested to see it?
Month/Cycle: 4/4 AL
CD/DPO: 18/4
Timing: only missed -3
Typical LP Length: 14-16
Testing: 8/27, but I've been thinking about this recently. BFNs don't upset me; my period upsets me. I hate getting my period. So I might start testing earlier than 16 dpo to give myself warning that AF is coming lol.
R/R: went to spin class last night. They got new bikes, and I like them, but DH doesn't handle change well and he's v upset about it. Also I don't have to get up this morning, but he obv does, and he came in the bedroom before he left and turned on all the lights so that I'd have to get up. Like, I know it was after 9am, but still. I swear he becomes more like his father every day lol.
CS/Q:
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally?
My mom for sure, but we also fight a lot. I need people around me to have a level of authenticity, and to know what they want. My mom defaults into just being a passenger in her life, agreeing to just do whatever anyone around her wants, and I can't explain it but it makes me RAGE! Like, I get so mad. lol she's v nice, but like, come on lady, you're 69, what do YOU want???
Month/cycle: 2/2
CD/DPO: 24/7
Timing: O-5, O-3, O-2, O-1, O
Typical LP Length: 13
Testing: I'll was going to wait until AF is late, but I might cave. Patience is not my best quality. My SS was out of control yesterday and I spent a large portion of my day browsing charts in FF
R/R: Rant- I have a sore throat and a runny nose. Part of the reason I want to test is so I can take meds without being worried. Rave- my boss approached us yesterday with the possibility of going to Orlando or Boston for a conference this year, which would be awesome! He's asking for our choice soon and I think I'm going to say Orlando. I'd rather go to Boston, but if I get pregnant this cycle or next, I don't think I would be allowed to fly.
CS/Q: My temp went back above the cover line today, but not by much. I'd love it if my chart would stop looking like a Six Flags roller coaster [spoiler]
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GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally? My mom. I've been close with her ever since my parents split up when I was 14. We shared any room during the first part of their separation (the judge decided to divide the house and gave my dad the master and my mom mine and my brother's rooms. Totally fair, right?) We've grown even close the last few years TW [spoiler] especially since DS was born. She spent a lot of time with me when DH was working crazy hours and I was on leave and it was a big bonding experience for us. We also all lived with her for a few months while we looked for a house after selling our condo. She is a different grandma than I expected her to be, but in a good way. And last summer, I spent a lot of time helping her after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had surgery and I did a big chunk of her after care because I was off work. The last three years have brought us eve closer together. [/spoiler]
@blackhottamales If only a pretty chart was a sure thing lol. Also feeling a little crampy right now. Thanks!
@lurvleybunchococonuts Good job leveling up on CC! DH is a little annoyed with me atm because I caught a legendary character on Pokemon without him. Oh well! Soup sounds lovely!So I am not sure if I had my third thing yet, I had forgotten that I got a parking ticket on Friday (7 minutes after 8am, which is when meters need to be fed) and yesterday just being Monday, surely those count? I am being optimistic about it though and saying I am in the clear until next time.
@SkilledSailor I have had so many friends visit Iceland over the last little while, it looks amazingly beautiful! When would you go? Do you have family there too? Sorry for the BFN.
@SkilledSailor @paleoprincess On the willpower front, I think I just so nervous about seeing the negative. I knew when I started this journey that it was not going to just happen over night, so trying to just be realistic. Also, let be real, as soon as I start testing I will be peeing on all the things all the time lol. It will become an addiction.
@Dilynne Thinking of you and hoping everything is going ok.
@ajsanders-2 FX that Af stays away and the weirdness is a good sign for you!
@peaceloveandwine Enjoy that quiet day in the office!
@businesswife Yay for meds arriving! What sort of viewing are you doing?
@paleoprincess I don't think just 30 minutes will mess with your temp that much. I believe anything greater than 1-2 hours becomes effective?
@thisnthat314 that is such a relief! Hopefully you can get a replacement that is awesome to take some of the workload off of you.
@blackhottamales you definitely want a BBT still. It is more precise.
@nitnat007 good luck with your appointment. I did a full physical for the first time in a long time back in the spring and it felt good to have reassurance that I was generally healthy.
@lurvleybunchococonuts I hate getting stuck on a level on Candy Crush. It frustrates me more than I feel is appropriate for being almost 32.
@SkilledSailor sorry about the BFN. I'm glad you have a trip to look forward too if AF does decided to arrive (but hopefully that jerk will stay away)
@Dilynne hope everything is well with you
@ajsanders-2 fingers crossed for you
@peaceloveandwine hi DPO buddy!
@BusinessWife yay for meds! I'm so excited for you!
@paleoprincess you are making me want to test! Good luck with the first day of school tomorrow.
@doxiemoxie212 DH used to do that when he worked odd hours and I would wake up and never be able to fall back asleep. It made me crazy. Maybe I should sell my temp chart to a design company for their next ride, LOL. Give them some inspiration.
@mileswithmyles my fingers are crossed for you chart-sister.
@doxiemoxie212 my DH has been doing that all summer! When he leaves he throws the bedroom curtains wide open. Like, I know YOU have to be somewhere every day, but I picked a job that gives me summers off - change careers or get over it.
*edited, autocorrect*
Month/Cycle:2/2
CD/DPO:35/10
Timing:ff says great
Typical LP Length: 10-11
Testing: made that mistake yesterday, now I'll just freak out and wait for af perhaps Friday before we drive back to our state
R/R: the sun is shining and the birds are singing in going to miss summer.
CS/Q: I stopped bbt 2 years ago as noise in the am makes me grumpy, but when I get home the tempdrop I ordered 3 years ago as a indie gogo should be there to start temping
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally?
I've never really been close emotionally with my family. We have a huge family lots of cousins and I like most of them, but I've always just stick to myself emotionally. It's probably not the healthiest thing, but it's what I do.
If I had to pick a favorite, my 19 year old cousin, because since she was 12 she's always looked up to me and is a lot like me as a teenager.
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@izza2 I can't wait to be back in the land of internet so I can try out some gifs. I love your gifs.
@thisnthat314 sometimes getting rid of someone makes less work even though you'll have to do their work. At least you won't have to fix everything they've ruined. Our school just got rid of a dead weight sped teacher, the other one was told they'd likely not replace him so she's going to double her case load, though she is nervous about having that many more kids, she knows she won't have to take on the kids he's failed half way through the year and unteach them his ways of doing things which was basically you're in high school you should have figured this out already.
@lurvleybunchococonuts I get so sucked into candy crush I have to delete it from my phone for months at a time. Last time I got sucked in a student would give me her phone during homeroom and ask me to beat the levels she was stuck on. Thankfully she graduated so hopefully I won't get addicted to that again, I don't get much accomplished waiting for my lives to rebuild over and over again.
@paleoprincess I have to go back to my classroom next week. And I'm not looking forward to it. I am looking forward to working with our 2 new science teachers though!
We're also a tiny school ~120 students so she'll have >60 kids on her case load, which I know for some city SpEd teachers is a tiny amount to have.
60 is tiny?!??! I would have a heart attack. We don't have an offical cap, but our resource teachers are at less than 30 and SDC teachers usually are between 12 and 25 depending on the program.
The only reason I'm going in next week is to help our new teachers. We have one with out an education background and seeing as we do not have any new hire program I take it upon myself to help the new math/science teachers. We're a 5 person team, and aside from my first year we've had a new one each year.
Month/cycle: 4/4
CD/DPO: 26/10
Timing: _-2, 0, +1
Typical LP Length: 11-13?
Testing: nope (still experiencing pre-AF symptoms so just waiting for her arrival
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R/R: Enjoying my new book (Station Eleven)
CS/Q: Does anyone here use Evening Primrose Oil to help with cm production? I've read that it can help increase CM, but I've also read that it can delay ovulation). Any experiences with it? If you love it, what brand do you recommend?
GTKY: my mom
(Although I do like @BusinessWife'S answer...MH!)
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD/DPO: 18/1
Timing:-1, -2, -3, -4
Typical LP Length:12 days last month
Testing: Going to wait on AF
R/R: Not much, just trying to get through the week. MH has been traveling a lot for work and it's stressing/bumming me out. Just trying to let it go since it's beyond my control.
CS/Q: Nada
GTKY: [Stolen from WTO] What family member are you closest to emotionally? My Mom. I've always been close to her but I think in the last few years once she retired we've become closer. We don't live close but are in the same time zone now which is awesome!
Edited to correct silly mistake
@thisnthat314 - I'm glad your horrible co-worker was let go! Hopefully they're able to find a replacement fairly quickly who can help out.
@blackhottamales - I personally prefer knowing my temp to the 100ths, so I'd go with a BBT if it were me. But there are some ladies who can get a clear temp shift while using a regular thermometer. BBTs are accurate to 0.01 degree, while some regular thermometers are only accurate to 0.2 degrees. Your temp shift can be as little as 0.3 degrees (like mine have been), or as high as 1 degree (or more). So, for more accuracy I'd go with a BBT.
@nitnat007 - Glad your day has started off better!
@lurvleybunchococonuts - Gifs make the day better. Plus, it helps keep me from using extra words and saying things that are pointless but I feel the need to share them anyway.
Are you planning to test Saturday if AF doesn't show?
@SkilledSailor - Sorry for the BFN! When would you be going to Iceland?
@Dilynne - *hugs* We're here if you need to talk/rant/chat about anything. I hope everything is going okay for you and yours.
@ajsanders-2 - Have you filled a tampon/pad? If you have, it'd be AF. If you haven't, it's spotting.
@doxiemoxie212 - I'm the same way. I'm so used to seeing BFNs, that they don't upset me. I only get upset when AF actually shows. Also, laughing at YH turning on all the lights this morning. Mine would do the same thing if he had to get up and I tried to sleep in (unless it was like 3-4 AM).
@jhysmath - Ooo, TempDrop sounds interesting! I know fishstick-n-custard used the Ava Band and it worked okay for her. You'll have to keep us updated on how the TempDrop works for you at tracking your temps!
@jaylii - I noticed you marked yourself 1 DPO, and you're temping -- keep in mind that it's a temp shift that marks ovulation, not a temp spike. You can have multiple temp spikes and even some fertile CM, but not end up actually O'ing. I'd be a bit hesitant to consider myself in the TWW until my temps confirmed the temp shift. Sorry YH is traveling a lot this week!
@lurveleybunchococonuts @SkilledSailor - Cinnamon raisin bagels are my all-time favourite, but I'm up for anything as long as it has enough cream cheese.
ETA:
@BusinessWife - So sorry for your loss! *hugs*
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
@izza2 - Yeah I have unfortunately. It has just been strange because usually I have some cramps and other symptoms of AF. So boo, I think I am back to CD2.
ETU: Cycle day
DD: 07/19/18
EDD: 06/22/22
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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And then the LPN float found a live bed bug in one of the exam rooms, and things went quickly downhill from there!
FX for your test day!!
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
@mileswithmyles hiii DPO twin! Happy 7 days
@BusinessWife I'm sorry for your loss!
@Dilynne I hope everything is ok. Sister bonds always seem so special, like a built in BFF.
@ajsanders-2 Sorry for the confusing spotting.
@peaceloveandwine Yay for no boss today! That's always such a freeing feeling.
@BusinessWife Yay for your meds arriving today! Sorry for you and your H's loss. What a bittersweet day.
@paleoprincess Hope you're enjoying your last day off! Doing anything fun to celebrate/mourn it? We don't have any family in Iceland. We're (theoretically) going with a group of friends and it's the only place all 11 of us agreed on.
@doxiemoxie212 Yes, the BFNs sting but I do like the warning that AF is coming.
@mileswithmyles Either of those places would be fun! Would your company be presenting at the conference or there to learn? TW in spoiler
@nitnat007 Yes to peeing on all the things. I'm the same way once I start.
@nitnat007 @izza2 Yes! I haven't heard a single person say they didn't like Iceland! No family there but we'll likely go with friends. It would be the last week of March until April 2nd. I'm really hoping we'll still catch the tail end of the northern lights.
@dukestar5 Hope you're having a great trip! Love the book choice!
@izza2 ooh good bagel choice! I'm probably going to have a bagel for lunch now, haha.
And with all those tags, I'm out with CD1. Hope the rest of you waiting to test don't follow me!
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
@lurvleybunchococonutsDH is so competitive lol. Pokemon is definitely a sore point for him now. He started before me and I am above him in all ways and it drives him nuts. And yes, I love that it drives him nuts.
@dukestar5 I was thinking of you yesterday. Had forgotten you were on a trip. Sorry about AF symptoms. I am having them too. Boo
@skilledsailro Sorry for CD1.