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darkstar42
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TWW 9/5
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CS/Q:
GTKY: If you could be any fictional character (book, movie, or TV) who would you want to be and why?
Re: TWW 9/5
CD/DPO: 21/8
Timing: -1
Typical LP Length: 12-15
Testing: nope. I already feel out so just WFAF.
R/R: First work day after a long weekend... I have a lot I need to get done today too since I signed up for leadership training the next two days! This week is going to fly by, but I have deadlines fast approaching so I need to get my head in the game. Yesterday morning I was so hopeful about this cycle and this morning I feel the complete opposite. I think it's because I had red spotting last night which usually is my first pre-AF symptom.
CS/Q:
GTKY: If you could be any fictional character (book, movie, or TV) who would you want to be and why?Um? This is hard for me. I'm not very creative or imaginative so I don't really picture myself as a fictional character if that makes sense?
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
CD/DPO: 51/13
Timing: -3
Typical LP Length: ?
Testing: Friday if no AF
R/R: My temp dropped just a bit this morning. I so hope that means AF is on the way. Maybe tomorrow? I'm ready to move on to the next cycle, and get some better timing. I've picked up a few of the "after dark" suggestions, and i'm hoping that will help!
CS/Q: Link in siggy if you wanna stalk it
GTKY: If you could be any fictional character (book, movie, or TV) who would you want to be and why?This one is hard. I have no clue really...I'll just go with my favorite Disney princess, Belle because as a girl I always wanted to be her
CD/DPO: 17/5
Timing: -2, -1, O
Typical LP Length: 14 days
Testing: Not unless AF pulls a no show
R/R: First day back at work after vacation, trying to wash my hair with busted finger, can't do normal gym work out, DH started sailing today......all the rants! But PSL and I ordered myself new boots online. So this clearly demonstrates the accuracy of the GTKY the other day. Retail therapy and treats is where its at!!
CS/Q: spike today, but I think it was climate related more than anything else.
@josie12367 There were definitely some great "after dark" ideas this week. I may be adding a couple to my game plan. Certainly can't hurt spicing things up! FX that you get to try something new soon.
CD/DPO: 20/6
Timing: -3, -2, -1
Typical LP Length: 13 days
Testing: Not until the weekend, or later if I can hold out!
R/R: Getting ready for school to start! I've got my classes mostly prepped, for the first few weeks at least. I'm looking forward to meeting my latest batch of students and hoping I can make this class more interesting than it was last fall when I taught it! Last year was my first year teaching at the university level, so hopefully I'll be better at it this time around.
CS/Q: I actually do have a question today! I'm meeting with my ob/gyn on Thursday morning because I'm over 35 and we've been ttc unsuccessfully for six months (plus one month NTNP, that I don't count on here). What kind of next steps should I expect and/or ask for? Chart is also below for stalking.
Am I the only one who imagines myself in whatever book I'm reading? I would want to be Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice. I love that world and the characters in it.
CD/DPO: 22/9
Timing: -5 -3 -2 -1 O +1
Typical LP Length: 14
Testing: broke down, all bfn, I will wait at least 3 more days
R/R: starting PT for my hip, and I kind of hate PT (I've done it for my knees), so this should be fun.
CS/Q: not much to see
@MrsMiller8588 that sucks about the pre AF spotting, but you are still early, so maybe there is hope?
@josie12367 I totally understand just wanting to get AF over with and start a new cycle fresh.
@nitnat007 there's nothing wrong with a little retail therapy!
@darkstar42 I, too, love Jane Austen and Lizzy Bennett! If you are looking for an easy and funny read that fits that a bit, the Pink Carnation series is one of my favorite (Jane Austen even makes a cameo as a supporting character in one of them).
eta tags
***TW Living child and loss mentioned***
13 March 2017: Loss at 4+6
@MrsMiller8588I hope your week goes by as quickly as you think it will!
@josie12367When I was a kid, I always wanted to be Belle too.
@nitnat007I'm sorry you are having a hard time with a broken finger. What kind of boots did you order? And a PSL will always make the day better.
Month/Cycle: 2/1
CD/DPO: 33/13
Timing: it was great
Typical LP Length: I'm not sure of anything anymore
Testing: Another BFN today, if AF doesn't show by Friday I will test then.
R/R: only raves: my holiday was amazing - so glad we could get away for the last long weekend of summer!
CS/Q: The last few days have been a bit messy....
When I was little I always wanted to be Ariel from Little Mermaid because this girl loves swimming!! I'll go with that lol.
@darkstar42 I do environmental work for an oil and gas midstream company. I have no idea why I was invited to leadership training since I am not a supervisor or anything, but hey sounds interesting and gets me away from my desk for two days!
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
@MrsMiller8588 leadership training sounds fun. I need to get my head back in the game too! I've been to distracted with TTC
@nitnat007 what kind of boots did you order? I have been on the hunt for reasonably priced good quality boots. I really want a new pair before I go to Nashville at the end of the month
M/C: 1/1
CD/DPO: 22/8
Timing: -2, -1, 0
LP length: dunno
Testing: I ordered a Wondfo's combo pack of OPK's and HPT and some FRER on Amazon last week and since they came I have been fighting the urge to POAS. I also cant decide because obvi it would be better to use the cheapies when I don't think I am KU and testing really early but the FRER would be more sensitive. Regardless I'm trying to hold out until Sunday which would be 13 dpo and one day before AF
R/R: no real rants today other than I should get my butt back to work! Rave-all the excitement for fall!
CS/Q: NA
GTKY: If I could be any fictional character I would probably be Jo from Grey's Anatomy. She is bad ass and I always wanted to be a doctor.
DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU)
TTC #2: 12/2019
Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube
Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN
Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
CD/DPO: 23/5 ** Finally got CH!! **
Timing: Well, if FF is right, apparently we did not do the BD in the proper amount of time, damn being so busy, and away from each other for a couple of weekends.
Typical LP Length: 15
Testing: On the 11th or 12th...
R/R: Had a glorious weekend wish I could still be there, but darn it back at work today.
CS/Q: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/696fdc/
CS away, nothing much going on.
GTKY: If you could be any fictional character (book, movie, or TV) who would you want to be and why?Oh gosh, this is a thinker...um, I have no idea!!!
DD: 07/19/18
EDD: 06/22/22
@darkstar42 GL with the classes!! And with your OBGYN, I am very curious to hear how it goes! FX big time.
@ChloandCoco Yay for 4 days weeks! Hope your uterus gets better soon!
@ChloandCoCo and @krashke I really struggle with boots since I have really small calves. Ordering online is always a gamble, but with free shipping, I decided to give them a try. FX they are as pretty in person. They were on sale on the Steve Madden site too. see spoiler
@krashke Love Grey's and good choice. Jo is awesome!
@canucklehead123 and MrsBunz sorry for BFN
@MrsMiller8588 Boo, I forgot that you had spotted last cycle too. I hope that you can get an answer on that soon. ((hugs))
@ajsanders-2 Yay for CH's!!
@nitnat007 YASSSS for new boots boots! I'm obsessed with them...I hope they come quickly so you can rock them! And double YAS for Angelina and Brad Pitt in that movie. So.Much.Chemistry! Maybe naughty stuff for your next retail splurge??!
@darkstar42 I thought it was just okay personally. My biggest issue is that they didn't try to make it slightly new, or different. It went word for word almost. I much preferred how they did the real Cinderella, and altered at least the storyline slightly. It felt fresh...I am obsessed with B&TB, so I wish they would've done the same to it. It's worth seeing at least once...As far as the OB visit. With me they ordered a bunch of labs, ordered an ultrasound, and did a pelvic exam/pap since I was due. We then just talked mostly. Once the standard stuff comes back you'll go from there...maybe an HSG for you and an SA for hubs...though they may order that one right away.
PS: I love me some Mr. Darcy....good pick!
@MrsBunz Thanks for the book recommendation! I love me some P&P! Hope your PT helps!
@ChloandCoco I'm with you on the worn out uterus! I've been cramping for days. It sucks...it needs to end!
@canucklehead123 Where did y'all go for your holiday? High fives for being Disney Princesses!
@krashke Break that bath bomb out now! I love those things. I have a huge combo pack of OPK's with a few HPTs in my basket right now. I'm waiting for the scarlett devil to show before ordering though out of naive hopeless optimism! Haha! I save my FRER's for really late in the cycle, because then I KNOW i'm not KTFU, and their so expensive! Pee on all the cheapies though!
@ajsanders-2 FF was wrong with my CHs this chart....so we also had craptastic timing. Hopefully she's wrong about yours too and your timing is better than you thought
@nitnat007 I love those boots! I have the opposite problem of large calves, which also makes boot shopping a challenge. Thanks for the good wishes for the ob/gyn appointment. I really have no idea what to expect, but hopefully it will go well!
@MrsBunz Sorry for the BFN. I’ve never heard of the Pink Carnation series! I’m going to have to check that out. Thanks for the recommendation!
@ChloandCoco Sorry about the cramps. That’s no fun at all. Love Hermione. Living the the Harry Potter world would be pretty awesome.
@canucklehead123 Thanks for the feedback on Beauty and the Beast! I just got in to work and saw a poster for a Beauty and the Beast movie night on campus for students. Maybe I’ll crash that.
@MrsMiller8588 That sounds like fascinating work! Have fun at the leadership training!
@krashke I say hold out and/or use the wondfos. It just gets too expensive with the FRERs!
@ajsanders-2 Glad you had such a great weekend!
CD/DPO: 8DPO
Timing: -2, -1, O, +1
Typical LP Length: No idea
Testing: Not yet! I ordered some wondfos that are being delivered today, so I don't know if I'll have the self discipline not to start testing tomorrow.
R/R: Rave: So thankful its a short week at work! I love my job, but I have felt so distracted lately with ttc.
CS/Q:
GTKY: If you could be any fictional character (book, movie, or TV) who would you want to be and why?This is so tough! I am totally stumped right now... but maybe Hermione?
***TW Living child and loss mentioned***
13 March 2017: Loss at 4+6
@josie12367 - I feel you there, I am ready for the next cycle, not feeling to good about this one, but then again who knows. Maybe FF will be wrong!
@nitnat007 - Yay for PSL and new boots!
@darkstar42 - GL on the first day!!
DD: 07/19/18
EDD: 06/22/22
AFM - my nurse called and my progesterone came back normal. She said it showed "strong ovulation" so that definitely means my spotting is NOT caused by a drop off in progesterone. It's reassuring to get it checked after I've already had spotting this cycle. I don't know how I feel now. BSC because maybe for once spotting is good? But I also don't want to get my hopes up..
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
*Possible TW* telling DH when you're KU
I have been debating ordering something to tell DH when I am KU. I don't think I will tell him when I test because I don't want him to get disappointed with BFN's and I think it would be cute to get something from etsy (I've been looking at beer bottle labels or funny cards) and obviously that needs to be ordered in advance. I don't want to jinx myself by ordering something.
Can someone please talk me off of the BSC ledge?
DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU)
TTC #2: 12/2019
Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube
Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN
Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
@krashke sorry girl - can't talk you down off the BSC-train... I definitely bought a book for DH a few weeks ago.
Month/Cycle: 28/1 AL
CD/DPO: 18/3
Timing: -2,-1,0
Typical LP Length: 13 days
Testing: 9/15 if I make it that long
R/R: that timing tho!
CS/Q:
GTKY: If you could be any fictional character (book, movie, or TV) who would you want to be and why?Hermione Granger because magic. Obvs
@darkstar42 I skipped and went straight to my RE at exactly 12 months because my ob is a sweet, simple idiot. You'll want progesterone, fsh, and amh some other hormonal panels and they will probably do a vaginal ultrasound. Highly recommend getting the hsg in case of blocked tubes. Bring a list of your questions with you so you don't forget anything.
(Editted to correct autocorrect)
Married May 2014
TTC # 2 Since December 2021
Baby girl W born 2/2021
Our journey so far...
(tw loss & infertility)
Working with an RE since March 2016
2 failed TI cycles
3 failed IUI cycles
IVF Feb - April 2017
23 eggs collected, 20 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI, 4 day 3 blasts, 3 day 5 blasts, 1 PGS normal
Transferred 1 PGS normal embryo 4.12.17
BFP 4.21.17
MMC due to small gestational sac 6.8.17
Our adoption journey:
12.25.18 Agency picked and apps submitted!
5.1.19 Adoption on hold so we can buy a house!
1.1.20 Homestudy process started
3.14.20 First social worker visit
5.25.20 Homestudy Approved & Submitted to Agency
6.1.20 Surprise! Positive pregnancy test!
Healthy baby girl born 2/10/2021
@tamalahoops Welcome back to the dailies. And such great timing!
ETA....that was not supposed to be a
***TW Living child and loss mentioned***
13 March 2017: Loss at 4+6
@tamalahoops Welcome back! Awesome timing!!
@darkstar42 To piggy back off tamalahoops, I did CD3 bloodwork, HSG, and CD21 progesterone all during a testing cycle. I did not do an ultrasound, but my drs reasoning was that I will get one at the beginning of my treatment cycle (which was supposed to be the next cycle) so there was no reason to do an "extra one".
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
TW: Pregnancy mentioned
@MrsMiller8588 Thank you so much for the info! That’s really helpful just to hear how things played out for you. And if I haven’t said this elsewhere, I’m sorry you got bad news with the SA.
@tamalahoops I really appreciate the list of tests I should ask for! At this point I’m feeling overwhelmed, so I’m not even sure what my questions are, but I’ll do more research tonight and tomorrow and definitely follow your suggestion to bring a list of questions with me.
I bought a onesie that I inevitably dug out and sobbed over with every bfn. It was dramatic and stupid and pointless. TW (bfp and loss mentioned)
Married May 2014
TTC # 2 Since December 2021
Baby girl W born 2/2021
Our journey so far...
(tw loss & infertility)
Working with an RE since March 2016
2 failed TI cycles
3 failed IUI cycles
IVF Feb - April 2017
23 eggs collected, 20 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI, 4 day 3 blasts, 3 day 5 blasts, 1 PGS normal
Transferred 1 PGS normal embryo 4.12.17
BFP 4.21.17
MMC due to small gestational sac 6.8.17
Our adoption journey:
12.25.18 Agency picked and apps submitted!
5.1.19 Adoption on hold so we can buy a house!
1.1.20 Homestudy process started
3.14.20 First social worker visit
5.25.20 Homestudy Approved & Submitted to Agency
6.1.20 Surprise! Positive pregnancy test!
Healthy baby girl born 2/10/2021
*possible TW - mentioning DS and pregnancy announcement*
FWIW, I was poking around on the Disney website planning an imaginary babymoon just before DS's 3rd birthday (so he'd get in for free). It would be super, super cute to do a little baby/big brother announcement at Magic Kingdom. If this IUI works DW would be 4 months pregnant. We could make T-shirts and get matching Mickey ears for everyone.
AFM... nothing really to share. DW had her IUI on Sunday, the day after her LH surge. 2 big follicles present (22 and 24 mm) so they moved forward with IUI that day. I think that's for the best because her LP is 14 days and we think they were too late for the last IUI because she got her period 12 DP IUI.
DW is on progesterone now. I have a fun story about that when I had the pleasure of using those leaky suppositories myself.
I went to the pharmacist and, sick of the mess, quietly requested an applicator along with my medication. The tech asked - VERY loudly - "What do you need an applicator for?!" Me: "Um..." Her: "Oh, for your VAGINAL SUPPOSITORIES." There was a line of men standing nearby waiting for the cashier and all their heads whipped in my direction. Not knowing what to do, I waved.
Yup, I wish the ground had swallowed me.
@darkstar42 I PM'ed you
Also thanks to @icecubeinthedesert and @mrsmiller8588 for the VERY helpful information about OPKs concerning First Response only being positive if the test line is darker than the control line. Also ClearBlue Advance Digital 1st day being an open circle because it is recording the base line. THANKS AGAIN!!
Anyway, moving on lol.
CD/DPO: 28/ I finally received a solid smiley on yesterday so I'm 0 DPO
Timing: -3, -1 and 0
Typical LP Length: Unsure
Testing: I'll try to resist my urge to test until CD 42
R/R: I am going to be off for 2 ENTIRE days and I can use them for wedding planning
CS/Q: Why do people use Mucinex to help ttc and is it effective?
GTKY: If you could be any fictional character (book, movie, or TV) who would you want to be and why? I would be.... Cookie Lyon because she does not take anything from anyone lol!On Mucinex, it helps increase CM. I've used it personally, and I believe it has definitely helped me. However, I have only tried it for two cycles.