Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:



Me: 28 H: 24
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
Re: TFAS 10-23
Cycle/Month? 3, 2
WTO/TWW? TWW/ maybe CD1
Ages of other child(ren)? L is 2, E is 11 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? I'm starting to feel really down. We were extremely lucky in being 1/1 or 2/2. Now we are hitting c3, and I'm irrationally angry and sad.
Any questions? Random but, Are your projected EDDs around the same time? L was due the 7th, E the 1st, and my next three estimated DDs would be 1-7 of their months.
GTKY: In the Halloween Spirit, what are you or your littles going as this year? E is going as Poppy the Troll, and L is going to be Branch. Simply because its matching and easy.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
Cycle/Month?5/5
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? DS is 2
Any thoughts about this cycle? @princesslockness I feel your anger and sadness. I am in the same boat, and even knowing that this current experience of being on cycle 5 is probably more normal is hard for me mentally. I have a tendency to think about the future in the lens of the worst possible outcome so in my brain i am going down all kinds of rabbit holes.
Any questions?
GTKY: In the Halloween Spirit, what are you or your littles going as this year? Trying to get my shit together to make a costume for DS to be marshall from paw patrol with a little cardboard firetruck he can ride in...but i have like 5 days so we will see what i break down and buy from the costume store friday morning lol.
Cycle/Month? 2/2
WTO/TWW? WTO for a few more days
Ages of other child(ren)? DS is 3
Any thoughts about this cycle? Trying to be optimistic and not stress! Our timing seems pretty good, just losing a day today since I have work tonight. Projected O is Wednesday so we still a little time to HIO.
Any questions? Nope.
GTKY: In the Halloween Spirit, what are you or your littles going as this year? We’re doing a Gilligan’s Island theme! DS will be Gilligan, DH is Skipper and I’m Ginger. Trying to think of something cute for the dog too!
Cycle/Month? 0/3
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 17 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? Got my son new sheets and a comforter for his big boy bed. Now we just need a bed
He's had some rough nights lately making me think this isn't going to go well, but he only woke up one in the MOTN last night, so maybe we're turning a corner and night weaning won't be so bad.
Any questions? Nah, just in the same boat thinking this will never happen. It's partially my choice, so I can't really complain. I'm even contemplating going back to work full time if TTC doesn't work out by the summer and just putting it on hold so I can work a full school year. But I may rethink that. I miss my full time job and I'm legit excited to go to work every day I do go. I would miss DS, though, and I have so much guilt for wanting to work full time. I don't think I'd be happy either way. Most of the time I feel like I have the best of both worlds, but sometimes I feel like I have the worst of both, somehow.
Any other SAHM or part time working moms feel that way? Sorry for the word vomit. I struggle with this off and on.
GTKY: In the Halloween Spirit, what are you or your littles going as this year? I will be Catwoman, DH Batman, and DS Robin. His costume is big, I need to pin up the pants
While it was wonderful to not have to leave the kids anywhere, it was awful as I need the mental aspects of working. I was so terribly excited to get back into my classroom. I am not wired or programed to stay home full time. I do ok for Spring Break and Christmas.
I can honestly say that having our new in-home daycare makes it so much easier to be full time. She is just like their 3rd, but closer than the others - physically and emotionally, grandma. They call her Nana, and she lets me know when things are going to happen. Like Emma walked a couple steps the other day. She got it on video, but didn't tell me until after I had seen her walk in person. So I got to experience that, but have the actual first steps recorded.
All that to say, I understand. Its so difficult as you want to be there 100% for your littles, but you also have to take care of your self.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
@SmashJam Hugs to you too, friend! GL finishing your son's costume in time!
@mrs_drc_rn FX you get good timing! Your costumes sound adorable.
@lalala2004 I just got new blankets for DD's bed too! She's been using the same ones since she was baby and now they're too small for her. Waaaah!
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? Hopefully moving on to 6/5 soon.
WTO/TWW? Waiting for AF (*TW-loss* Hoping that my cycle starts up completely after my recent/ongoing loss so that I can just get a move on already! *end TW*)
Ages of other child(ren)? 3
Any thoughts about this cycle? Probably will be benched this next cycle. I'm going on a work trip to the UK near the end of what would probably be my TWW and I really want to be focused on just work without having to wonder if I'm going to get KU! I also need to talk to my doctor about whether or not I can TTC again right away anyways.
GTKY: In the Halloween Spirit, what are you or your littles going as this year? I got DD a Minnie Mouse costume from Etsy. She wore it on our cruise a few weeks ago (it was a Halloween cruise) and she got to trick-or-treat throughout the ship!
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
@princesslockness to answer your question my EDD have always been similar. I guess its just our bodies staying on the same cycle even through pregnancies? My DD was the 23 and **TW** MC but was due the 26 end TW**. It seems like the future EDD are also at the end of every month. Poppy and Branch will be cute! Do you have a head piece for them to wear?
@SmashJam I'm so jealous you can sew! That's definitely a skill that would come in handy.
@mrs_drc_rn I love the Gilligans Island theme! I always think its so cute to see whole families dressed as something.
@lalala2004 I'm not currently a SAHM, but I think Mom guilt is something we will feel forever. At least I think I will. I work 4 days a week, and every day I go I feel guilty that I have to leave, but I know that I am a better mom because of it. I am not wired to be a SAHM. I love having that adult outlet. I think there is so much pressure for us to be everything, but I understand how you feel. You just have to do what's right for you and your family.
Cycle/Month? 8/11 (3 benched)
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? DD is almost 2
Any thoughts about this cycle? Like everyone else said its hard not to get frustrated when we have good timing and +opk. I always try to remind myself of the odds every month, but its hard not to get hopeful.
Any questions? nope
GTKY: In the Halloween Spirit, what are you or your littles going as this year? My DD is going as Little Red Riding hood and my nephew will be the big bad wolf. My in-laws always do a HUGE display in their yard for Halloween. Its always a town get together for trick-or-treet. Its always so cute to see all the kids reaction to all the stuff.
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
@Mmyles87 I have the colored hair spray/dye. I hope it works with their super light colored hair.
@offtoneverland I’m so sorry about your loss. I hope you are able to focus on work when you need to.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
Cycle/Month? 2/2 ntnp
WTO/TWW? Wfaf
Ages of other child(ren)? 9m
Any thoughts about this cycle? I messed up O day, so now I'm waiting to end. I have no idea when it was right now - several possibles. Thinking in going to temp next cycle.
Any questions? Maybe later
GTKY: In the Halloween Spirit, what are you or your littles going as this year?
DS is going to be a 1920's gangster and I'll be a flapper. H won't doesn't dress up
regarding Disney cruises, bc I’m planning on taking DD soon after she is 3 (still a year away)....is that a good age in your opinion? My husband and I LOVE cruises so we’d love to go on one as a family. But I’m nervous bc she’s so little, I don’t want to be selfish and I hope she would be old enough to have a good time.
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 3/2
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 2 yes
Any thoughts about this cycle? CD1 so AF - hurry up and get out!...and Hoping our timing was better than last!!!
Any questions? Nope
GTKY: In the Halloween Spirit, what are you or your littles going as this year? We actually having a family theme going...DD is Cinderella, DH is Prince Charming, and I’ll be fairy godmother...although I still have to finish mine and DDs costume!
ETA my actual update instead of just posting my Disney excitement
@princesslockness I’m sure the spray will work fine especially since they have blonde hair. You might even have to work a little bit to get it out. Haha
All this talk about Disney cruises solidifies that we will definitely take one in the future, especially now that they sail from Galveston as well. That's less than a day's drive for us. But with the bad luck we've had on vacation lately I'm nervous to ever go on one again. Someone always gets sick.
@offtoneverland I am so sorry for your loss.
@princesslockness I understand your frustration. Hang in there!
@lalala2004 I am a teacher too and went back when DS was about 5 months. Sometimes I am glad to be back though guilt lingers a bit, especially when I see all my SAHM friends hanging out with the babies when I am working (there's an element of jealousy too on my part). DH says I can SAH after #2 if we are able to swing it which Fx we would but then I know I would feel guilt about not contributing financially. We just can't win sometimes!
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 1/2
WTO/TWW? TWW (I think..?)
Ages of other child(ren)? 19 mo
Any thoughts about this cycle?
Guys it's so frustrating. I had a definite + OPK 11 and 12 days ago. All FMU BFN when I have tested. Felt a short series of very sharp pin prick pinches at 6 DPO and of course I went against everything I know I should do by letting my thoughts run wild with "that was implantation!!' I am so very frustrated. I know it's only cycle 1 for me but with my PCOS (which I thought was under control) and my apparently very long cycles (I am on CD 50+), I just worry that I won't even have that many opportunities to be successful. I just feel so frustrated. I wish AF would just hurry up and appear because I want to start temping!!
Any questions? Yeah, I have ridiculous, symptom spotting a la babycenter questions like "can you get a BFP 35 DPO?" lol jk
GTKY: In the Halloween Spirit, what are you or your littles going as this year?
We are all going to be leopards. Even Dh said he will wear the leopard leggings I got him
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
I am on 2000mg of Metformin a day. I also follow a low carb diet. Before I started Metformin I used to get + OPKs every single time because of my high LH but since being on Met and following low carb I get negatives all the time except for 11 ish days ago. The doc also said weight loss would help. Found it very difficult to lose until about two months ago a little after I had finished BFing. Prior to my 1st pregnancy, I lost some weight which I think helped too!
@princesslockness @SmashJam @Mmyles87I am feeling the same - with both my others we were so lucky and it was so easy - first month for both. This time we tried for 6 months last year and then I had to take a break because I was so stressed it wasn't happening. This is now our 2nd cycle back and I'm trying to be more relaxed about it but it's so frustrating!
@lalala2004 I feel you - my job is thankfully super flexible and with my first I was able to get through without ever putting her in daycare, with my second I started him when he was 2 for 2 days a week and am now at 4 days a week of daycare and he loves it. I felt so guilty in the beginning but it was so good for both of us!
@offtoneverland I am so sorry for your loss.
What number are you trying for? 3
Cycle/Month? 8/13
WTO/TWW? WTO - hopefully in the next few days
Ages of other child(red)? 6.5, 3.5
Any thoughts about this cycle? I finally added in OPKs this month because my BBT is all over the place and I'm not 100%convinced I'm actually ovulating each month - so far all negatives so really hoping for a positive in the next few days!
Any questions?
GTKY: In the Halloween Spirit, what are you or your littles going as this year? My daughter is going to be Cleopatra, my son is going to be Tigger to go along with MH that is going as Pooh Bear. I am planning on being the candy hand-out person this year so will wear some Halloweeny leggings but no real costume this year.
@ecwk I loooove your display picture. It reminds me of my childhood reading Roald Dahl books.
@elolin GL trying to be more relaxed this time around. Someone suggested to me a few weeks ago to try to plan some fun outings or trips to take during the TWW to get my mind off things. I think it's really helpful for me to get out of the house so I stay off the Internet!
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
Cycle/Month? 5/5
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 16 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? Already I know it probably won't be good since I'll be attending a conference out of town during prime FW. I'll try my best leading up to it anyhow. Who knows, maybe I will O early.
Any questions?
GTKY: In the Halloween Spirit, what are you or your littles going as this year? DS is obsessed with dogs (even though we don't have one). He excitedly points them out in books and on the street (says "daw") and wants to pet them whenever he's near one, so we'll be dressing him up as a puppy dog.
Me 39 - DH 41
Married 8/26/07
TTGP #1 Jan '15 -
BFP 9/11/15 - DS born 5/31/16
TTGP #2 July '17 -
CP July '17
Blighted Ovum MC Dec '17
CP June '18
BFP 1/30/19 - EDD 10/13/19
I definitely agree that pinches and pains and all those things are NOT indicative of pregnancy. When I was pregnant with DS I never had any symptoms at all. I hate that I let my mind wander so much because it just leads to disappointment.
Another BFN this morning and no sign of AF. Le sigh.
Cycle/month 5/4
WTO/TWW WTO
Ages of other kids 1,3,5
Any thoughts about this cycle? I got off the BC in July hoping to be pregnant by the end of the year and a tiny part of my brain does not want a summer baby even though I really want to be pregnant. My DS was born in August and I was pretty miserable summer of 16.
Any questions? Does anyone have any tips for how to work in more intimacy when you have kid(s)? Our first was our quickest and I feel like between our family and our schedules, sometimes it's hard to find time to be intimate.
GTKY: My girls are going to be shimmer and shine and my son is going to be jak-jak from the incredibles.
@ecwk I teach English from home to kids in China for extra money. That's helped me have extra money while working part time. Let me know if you're ever interested.
@cm716 I lucked out with DS being born in May and missing the hot summer, but at this point, I wouldn't care!
Cycle/Month? 1/1
WTO/TWW? Preeeeetty sure I'm in TWW now. We're NTNP, so I'm not charting yet. I got obsessive about things real fast when trying for DD, so I'm attempting a more casual approach this time. (But if I'm being totally honest, I'll be back to being obsessive by next cycle lol)
Ages of other child(ren)? DD is almost 1.5
Any thoughts about this cycle? I was trying to mentally prep my husband to start trying in December, because change is hard for him and he needs a lot of time to adjust, but he surprised me by saying let's just stop using BC now. So I'm the one that's caught off guard lol.
Any questions? None right now.
GTKY: In the Halloween Spirit, what are you or your littles going as this year? DD is too young to really know what's going on, so I'm just going to send her to daycare in a skeleton PJ. She can help me hand out candy after work.
BFP #1: 9/12/2015
DD: 6/1/2016
BFP #2: 1/16/2018 MC 2/2/2018
@lalala2004 I love the superhero theme! So cute!
@offtoneverland I’m totally worth you in not being cut out to SAH. My DS has been home sick this week, and I’m like, how do people do this every day all day?! I love weekends with him, but weekdays I love going to work.
@ecwk so frustrating!
@elolin. I am in the same boat. I thought charting would do it, but then AF was 6 days late and I realized I have no idea what’s happening or if I’m even ovulating. I’m about to start temping and OPk this cycle(I’m on cd1)
@cm716 I went off BC in July too, hoping for an early summer baby(naive and way too optimistic, I know!) now, I’m dreading a summer pregnancy but weekly want to be pregnant so right now I just don’t care. DS was born in December so that was ideal!
What number are you trying for? 3
Cycle/Month? 4/4
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? Will be 2 in December
Any thoughts about this cycle? First cycle I’m going to use OPK and temping so hopefully we can time things better.
I just ordered a new BBT and OPKs so I won’t be able to start using them until CD5. Hopefully I can still get something out of it.
Any questions?
Many issues with not starting temps until CD5? I have a regular thermometer. Would it be better to just use that for a few days or wait for the BBT?
gTKY: DS will be a Lumber Jack (he’s named Jack). Last year he was a Jack-o-lantern. Running through all the fun ‘jack’ costunes while I still have a say. Although I don’t get very excited about halloweeen.
@westphilly Not sure what you mean by early summer baby, but if you got KU this cycle your due date would be some time in July! Maybe a little late for an early summer baby.
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
and thanks for the temping advice. I’ll wait for my new thermometer and start temping on Monday.
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
@mrs_drc_rn yes! Just west of uPenn in spruce hill.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.