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***This is a check-in for those with babies/children at home. If you are having a hard TTC day or TTCAL day this post may mention children or issues specifically related to parenting or babies. Pregnancy may also be mentioned. Please feel free to lurk at your own discretion.***
What number are you trying for?
Cycle/Month?
WTO/TWW?
Ages of other child(ren)?
Any thoughts about this cycle?
Any questions?
GTKY: What is your child/children’s latest new skill/s?
Re: TFAS 11/28
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 1/4
WTO/TWW? TWW FINALLY!
Ages of other child(ren)? Almost 19 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? -4 timing, so not great, but better than nothing. EDD for this cycle is DH’s Birthday. And almost everyone on his side of the family has a May or August birthday, so that has my crazy going out of control. I’m honestly not all that hopeful. With nursing still I know there is potential for a short LP, and my LP TTC previously was already on the short side (11).
Any questions? When did those we older kiddos switch to one nap a day? Most days we still have 2 naps, but he’s been going back and forth a LOT. I feel like so many kids his age are down to one already.
GTKY: What is your child/children’s latest new skill/s? Climbing EVERYTHING with a lot more success. I’m scared a lot.
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.
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.
@lalala2004 I want to say my DD went down to one nap around 18 months and my son was closer to 12 months. But it's been so long I could likely have those times wrong!
@princesslockness Are you KU?!?! (Am I even allowed to ask that? I know asking others if I'm KU is against TOU but not sure if it works the other way around!)
@meeks2020 Feel free to jump in anytime! I find this board definitely has been fairly quiet lately so would be good to have some new 'faces'!
What number are you trying for? 3
Cycle/Month? 9/14 (5ntnp)
WTO/TWW? WTO...still.
Ages of other child(red)? Almost 7 (in 1 month today!), and 3.5
Any thoughts about this cycle? I'm on CD 20 and I usually O between days 13-17 so I have no idea what's going on. Really hoping I O soon although even if I do I would think it would mean a super short luteal phase since my cycles are pretty consistently 28-30 days.
Any questions? I had some mid-cycle spotting this month which I never get. Is it worth going to see my doctor about something like that? I am debating going in soon anyways for an RE referral but with the spotting I'm now wondering if something is actually wrong with me or if I'm just over thinking things. This whole process is so frustrating!!!
GTKY: What is your child/children’s latest new skill/s? Umm...DD is a pretty awesome reader now, which is probably her latest acquired skill. And she is nailing her back walk-overs! And DS is almost 100% potty trained finally...he has been super resistant for pees but finally seems to have the hang of it the majority of the time (although still won't wear underwear or he immediately pees in them) - in my experience boys are way harder to potty train and I've heard this is quite common but didn't believe it until now. And he can now count to 25 and knows how to draw/name about 10 letters!
@elothair YGPM
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'm here too! Hello y'all!
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 2/2
WTO/TWW? TWW, hooray!
Ages of other child(ren)? 10 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? I've been struggling to figure out FF and temping, but at the suggestion of some ladies in my previous BMB, I dropped a temp and magically got my crosshairs! I think temping is making me crazy though. We'll see how long I can keep it up.
Any questions? Meh not really
GTKY: What is your child/children’s latest new skill/s? I *think* we are getting closer to a real wave! We've been walking DD all around the house and waving at all the Christmas decorations, and she kind of puts an arm out and it looks like an attempt at a wave. We'll see. She's also getting so close to walking! I can't wait, but also am kind of dreading the increased mobility. She's already so insanely active.
@lalala2004 Both of my kids switched to 1 nap between 12-15 months. What time do you give him his first nap? I feel like as long as he is still going down easily for bed at night, taking 2 naps a day may still be what he needs.
@elothairI have a 3.5 year old too! Are you experiencing the threenager yet? My son will pee in the potty but WILL NOT POO! Ugh. It’s so frustrating. That’s amazing he can count to 25!
@juliebird6 So cute your DD is almost waving. That age is so fun because they do so many things for the first time! Make sure you write everything down because you will forget exactly when it happened if you don't!
What number are you trying for? #3
Cycle/Month? 5/5
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child(ren)? 2.5 and 3.5
Any thoughts about this cycle? I am testing on Friday and am feeling so anxious. I love the month of August and I am really hoping this is my month.
Any questions? Do tags not show up if you are on the phone app? I am not seeing any notifications unless I'm on the computer.
GTKY: What is your child/children’s latest new skill/s? My son (3.5) has a speech delay and we have been taking him to speech therapy for a year and a half now and he is finally starting to show improvement! Hearing his little voice more often and seeing how he is less frustrated because he can get his point across is making me so incredibly happy.
DS: March 2014
DD: May 2015
BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d
BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d
BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d
BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
@elothair I’d at least call the doctor and see what they say. Here for solidarity on the potty training a boy difficulty
@eleven_ You only get tag notifications on mobile if it happens when your on. That’s awesome with your son
HX
DSD: 17
DS: 4(Nov'14)
MMC:8/17
MMC: 1/18
BFP: 2/7/19 EDD:10/16/19
Tickers
What number are you trying for? 2biological 4 overall
Cycle/Month? 4/4(2/2 AL)
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child(ren)? 3, 16, 19
Any thoughts about this cycle? My CH's changed today,which I expected, but was hoping not because I am now a lot less hopeful on timing. I will be testing the 9th if I can wait that long, but realistically the 6th
Any questions?Nothing coming to mind
GTKY: What is your child/children’s latest new skill/s? C has really been into building things lately. He's had duplo legos since he was 1 but has just recently gotten into using them on his own. He sat on the floor for a hour the other day building and taking apart legos. He built and airplane recently and was so proud and happy about it.
HX
DSD: 17
DS: 4(Nov'14)
MMC:8/17
MMC: 1/18
BFP: 2/7/19 EDD:10/16/19
Tickers
DS: March 2014
DD: May 2015
BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d
BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d
BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d
BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
@lalala2004 L is still going strong with his 2 naps at 27 months. E is bouncing between 3 short(~30 min) and 2 long(45+min). So I am no help. Hopefully your LO gets it figured out and you can get back to a happier little.
@elothair I was starting to panic that you had potty trained a 7month old. I really need to read more carefully. Congrats on the potty training though. L is struggling and he even has a friend at DC to help him.
@Juliebird8307 L got waving when we did the finger-to-palm type of wave. He is barely picking up the actual arm wave.
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.
DS: March 2014
DD: May 2015
BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d
BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d
BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d
BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
@elothair that's so cool your daughter can read
@juliebird6 I love when babies start walking
@eleven_ my first was a late talker, and at 5 she just made a huge jump in both languages we speak, it is so great watching her able to communicate
@kindbytealikat My kids love legos, getting them a bunch for Christmas finally
What number are you trying for? 4
Cycle/Month? 1/1
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 16mo, 3, 5
Any thoughts about this cycle? Waiting to see if my cycles are just short or my LP
Any questions? Tried to search, but if someone could clue me in to how to do the spoiler link that would be very nice!
GTKY: What is your child/children’s latest new skill/s? My littlest has started to make that little smacking sound to call the dog over and it's to die for.
(Edit posted too early)
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.
@princesslockness If he does qualify, the therapy helps so much! They do activities I would never even think of.
DS: March 2014
DD: May 2015
BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d
BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d
BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d
BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
@meeks2020 I hope you come out to play soon! This place is so much fun!
@elothair Sorry for your late O. It's so hard waiting! Your LP should stay relatively the same though no matter how late you O. Hopefully your LP isn't super short!
@eleven_ That's so exciting about your DS's speech improvements! You must be so proud. GL when you test on Friday! How many DPO will you be?
@kindbytealikat Duplos are so much fun! We got DD a set for her 3rd birthday and she loves them.
@matryoshkadoll To insert a spoiler, click the paragraph button at the top of the text box (looks like a backwards P), then you'll see the spoiler font. Click that and you'll get a gray box that you can type in!
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 6/6 (1 benched)
WTO/TWW? WTO -- finally off the bench now!
Ages of other child(ren)? 3
Any thoughts about this cycle? Since the due date for this cycle would be in August, I'm pretty hopeful since DD was born in August too. But I'm also just nervous *TW* because of my 2 losses since I started TTC #2. *end TW* So I'm just trying my hardest to be realistic!
Any questions?: What are you guys getting your kiddos for Christmas? DD doesn't need anything big (she just got a huge dollhouse for her birthday). But family has been asking what to get her and I have nooooo idea. So far the only thing I've thought of is craft supplies.
GTKY: What is your child/children’s latest new skill/s? She loooooves playing pretend lately. She's obsessed with PJ Masks and every night runs around the house pretending to be Catboy. DH is usually Romeo and I'm Gekko. Hahaha. For some reason she doesn't like Owlette at all! It's so exhausting running circles after her but she has so much fun with it. It's fun to see her using her active imagination.
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
DS: March 2014
DD: May 2015
BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d
BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d
BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d
BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
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
edit:correcting age
HX
DSD: 17
DS: 4(Nov'14)
MMC:8/17
MMC: 1/18
BFP: 2/7/19 EDD:10/16/19
Tickers
I feel like we should add a rant/rave style question to this thread.
*I don't think my mobile is tagging right, so sorry in advance.
@lalala2004, my oldest stopped napping regularly at 18 months, my youngest switched to one a day around 3 years.
@elothair, could it have been ovulation spotting? I have spotted from ovulating once or twice, it isn't a normal occurrence. If it coincides with O, I would probably not brigf it up to the doctor.
@eleven_, My son had several speach delay, and I feel like around 3.5 he really started to talk, it is amazing to hear him sing and tell stories now, he is almost 5. Is your son doing in home therapy?
@offtoneverland, DD wants everything for Christmas (not in a spoiled greedy way, but in a she likes everything, so she is easy to shop for) DS is hard. He said he wants something blue. I have no idea what to get him, lol.
What number are you trying for? 3
Cycle/Month? 5/10
WTO/TWW? Benched
Ages of other child(ren)? DD is 6 DS is 4
Any thoughts about this cycle? Pretty sure we are out, between the condoms and Depo shot.
Any questions? None that I can think of.
GTKY: What is your child/children’s latest new skill/s? DS is really starting to make attempts to color. (He has ASD) usually, he just scribbles, or at school tries to color so hard so you can't see the picture, now he is using different colors, and he brought home a picture almost completely in the lines. DD is doing amazing in school, especially with math. Last year she just always tried to rush and get her work done first, so it is great to see her slow down and make an effort.
As per my wanting to add a rant/rave, just wanted to rant a little. DD has went for psychological testing this last few weeks, we think she may have ASD too(more Asperger's like than DS). The results aren't done, but the therapist that did the testing is really concerned about her having depression which is such a blow. She said it is generally genetic and presents in unexpected ways with kids. I just hate to think she has to deal with this. Then DS' teacher called today, he has had a few angry meltdowns at school lately, and he is having issues when his school work doesn't turn out how he wants (OCD type issues) so I had to schedule him for a therapist today too.
DS: March 2014
DD: May 2015
BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d
BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d
BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d
BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
As for DD and depression, it has been mentioned that she shows signs before (2 years ago it was first brought up) so it shouldn't hit so hard, but it has. And it seems crazy that a kid can have it, mainly because I think we as a society usually see depression as being caused by life events.
Also, I agree that we should add a R/R section here. We could combine it with the questions section, since not everyone has questions each week, or we could just make it its own line.
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
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 2/2
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child(ren)? 19 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? No frickin clue. FF said I O'd on CD11, which is like 5-6 days early for me, so I'm pretty sure that's wrong. Either way, AF is due any second and BFN.
Any questions? Not today.
GTKY: What is your child/children’s latest new skill/s? Besides being a pretty good little climber, today was the first time I saw him roll one of his trucks down a ramp while squealing "weeeeeee!"
@lalala2004 I know our kiddos are just a few days apart. DS dropped his morning nap maybe a month ago? That came after a week or 2 of the first nap being hit or miss. It's a rough transition. Probably more so for us moms, than for them! lol. I hope it goes smoothly for you.
@holly321 So sorry to hear about the struggles you're having with your kids and ASD and depression. I also didn't know that depression could present itself so young. My cousin's son (5) was diagnosed with anxiety and depression, and was given an emotional support dog who has been doing wonders for him. You're a great mama for getting your kiddos the help they need so young! I'm sure it will make a world of difference for them!
@offtoneverland Given DS's new fascination with sending trucks off cliffs, his big gift will be the Fisher Price Little People Loops n Swoops Amusement Park.
@lalala2004 DD went down to one nap before her first birthday. I felt like it was way too early, but it really wasn't working anymore.
@holly321 I'm so sorry about the struggles you're going through with your children. It sure sounds like you're on top of things though, and getting them all the help you can!
@offtoneverland I got DD a Bamboletta (awesome Waldorf doll!), a kitty surprise, and a tea set. We decided that's more than enough, since both sets of grandparents will be spoiling her. My mother gave her a cookie monster stuffy last week that was SUPPOSED to be for Christmas, but she apparently couldn't help herself. DD loves it.
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 3/2
WTO/TWW? WTO; AF is almost gone
Ages of other child(ren)? 18 months on December 1st!
Any thoughts about this cycle? The last two have been NTNP, but I plan on paying more attention this cycle.
Any questions? None yet
GTKY: What is your child/children’s latest new skill/s? I feel like she's doing so many new things lately! She's picked a favourite book, Go Dog, Go. We read it about ten times a day. When we get to the end, it says "A dog party!" and we always say it in a super excited voice. In the last week, she started to try to say it, but it comes out "A dawty!" and it is the absolute cutest thing ever.
BFP #1: 9/12/2015
DD: 6/1/2016
BFP #2: 1/16/2018 MC 2/2/2018
@holly321 sorry you are having a hard month. Glad your kids are doing well with school though, it is great you are able to support them and celebrate their victories.
@offtoneverland
For gifts, maybe suggest some fun activities in your area, like zoo season pass, museum tickets, state park pass. Or even add to a savings account. At that age one little car or dollar spot type thing can be just as fun lol. I feel like around 3 we started hitting a max of toys our house can handle and I wish I would've trained our relatives to give us less random toys that I end up donating.
@mrs_drc_rn I feel the exact same way. Seeing one line every month is just so heartbreaking. I also feel like I am not allowed to complain. I’m so sorry and I hope AF doesn’t make her appearance. Just know that you aren’t alone and your feelings are valid. *hugs*
DS: March 2014
DD: May 2015
BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d
BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d
BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d
BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
From what I've read, it seems that most of us on the TFAS thread got pregnant pretty quickly the first time around, so it just makes it that much harder having to wait several months (or more) for it to happen again. And your situation is especially trying since you were benched for so long after your surgery. It's so hard and it makes me crazy. So glad I have this place to come to for some great company that understands what we're all going through!
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
What number are you trying for? It's complicated.... Would be pregnancy #5 for me, #2 for husband and #6 total. (Second marriage :-)
Cycle/Month? 1/1
WTO/TWW? WTO Day 5
Ages of other child(ren)? 18, 15, 14, 11 and 8
Any thoughts about this cycle? Just getting into charting, PNV, Metformin (PCOS) and OPKs.
Any questions? Not at the moment.
GTKY: What is your child/children’s latest new skill/s? Nothing exciting right now. My 14 year old got her her nose pierced while at her dad's house without me knowing... :-(