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elothair
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WTO Friday 12/1
elothair
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GTKY: What does your holiday tradition look like? If you don't celebrate Christmas, what do you celebrate and how?
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WAYDTGKU:
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CS/Q:
GTKY: What does your holiday tradition look like? If you don't celebrate Christmas, what do you celebrate and how?
Re: WTO Friday 12/1
CD: 23
WAYDTGKU: All the things
R/R: It's Friday! And we are having our first holiday family gathering tomorrow which I'm looking forward to!
CS/Q: I finally turned an OPK yesterday!!! So here's hoping I see a temp rise tomorrow and it sticks!
GTKY: What does your holiday tradition look like? If you don't celebrate Christmas, what do you celebrate and how? We celebrate Christmas - we always open one gift on Christmas Eve and have a big party with our closest family friends when we go to my hometown for Christmas (which we do every other year). We put all our gifts out under the tree as they are wrapped, and then Santa brings any kids their one big gift from him and leaves it unwrapped for Christmas morning. He also fills everyone's stockings with wrapped gifts. We are allowed to open stockings as soon as we are awake and play with the gift from Santa but then have to wait for everyone else to wake up before doing any other presents. Christmas is my favourite holiday and I still wake up at like 5 am every Christmas morning so I can just sit and enjoy the magic.
CD: 1 (Womp womp - full flow started late yesterday, so counting today as CD1)
WAYDTGKU: PNV, OPK, temping
R/R: I ate a cupcake for breakfast to make myself feel better about AF.
CS/Q: nuttin' here
GTKY: What does your holiday tradition look like? If you don't celebrate Christmas, what do you celebrate and how? Tradition depends on where we spend Christmas. We're going to the in-laws this year, so we'll be decorating the tree Christmas Eve (basically just FIL and I, no one else ever seems to help). Watch Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story the night before. Sleep late. Spend Christmas in our pajamas until about 3 pm, we put on real clothes (jeans!) for dinner. My MIL always wants to do stockings the next day! (i hate that) or at a bare minimum, at the end of the night instead of Christmas morning. We have to leave the day after Christmas, so there'll be no second-day stockings this year.
Married: 2016
BFP #1 4/23/18, blighted ovum 5/29/18
BFP#2 7/14/18, DS 4/5/19
Married: 2016
BFP #1 4/23/18, blighted ovum 5/29/18
BFP#2 7/14/18, DS 4/5/19
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: Starting Clomid in 2 days (also bbt, pnv, opks, cm, and the basic hio)
R/R: I am so tired, I just want to go home and relax, but I've challenged my self to 5 workouts this week and I've only done 3, so I'm going to force myself to the gym after work. Rave: I only work a half day today, so at least I can get to the gym early.
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: What does your holiday tradition look like? If you don't celebrate Christmas, what do you celebrate and how? we celebrate christmas, so it is family gatherings and good meals for a few days.
@elothair yay for a +opk.
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
CD: 12?
WAYDTGKY: PNV, CM, OPK, WF RE appt, WF SA.
R/R: Feeling pretty crappy about a fight w/ MH yesterday. He did put up the tree last night. We’ve had it 3 years and had no idea it spins!
CS/Q:
GTKY: I’ll revisit the GIF that describes how I’m feeling about the holidays.
Geesh, I’m a Debbie downer today! Back for tags soon.
@catlady2015 Jealous of the cupcake, I don’t understand that with stockings when I was a kid they were the first thing we did on Christmas morning!
@Avrilmai that’s dedication going to the gym on a Friday evenino!
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: 2
WAYDTGKU: HIO
R/R: Rave - Advent calendar starts today! Rant - The bus didn’t turn up so had to wait almost an hour in the cold for one
CS/Q: Nada
GTKY: What does your holiday tradition look like? If you don't celebrate Christmas, what do you celebrate and how?
It’s changing this year because of family issues but I think it looks like a family Christmas Eve party, Christmas morning just me and fi then drive down to his parents in the afternoon to drink/ eat dinner and play cards and we all spend the night.
@catlady2015 Stockings the day after Christmas? Odd.....
@elothair There is something about being awake and taking in everything on Christmas morning before it all starts that elicits all the feels (one way or the other). Yay for +opk
@catlady2015 Sorry for cd 1. *hugs*
@Avrilmai Good for you for going to the gym! MH and I went last night, and it was tough to make ourselves go. Sounds like a lot of us are starting letrozole or clomid right around now. Fx the drugs work for us!
@jrm_14 *hugs* Sorry you're feeling down. Here's a gif of a kitty snuggling a hedgehog.
@CraftyG Sorry you had to wait outside for the bus! That's no fun.
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Month/Cycle: 10/10 (In the double-digits now! Yikes.)
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: letrozole (starting today) + ovidrel trigger + IUI
R/R: Pretty happy that it's Friday! I also got myself a fitbit for my b-day (which is tomorrow) and opened it last night, so I'm excited to play with it. It's one of the ones that tracks sleep, and I'm a bit appalled at how restless my sleep was last night! I apparently woke up 35 times during the night. Definitely going to bed earlier tonight!
CS/Q: Nothing to see here, move along. Baseline u/s is today.
GTKY: What does your holiday tradition look like? If you don't celebrate Christmas, what do you celebrate and how? We celebrate Christmas, but we're atheists, so there's no religious component to the celebration. This year it'll just be MH and I. Usually we open one small present each on Christmas eve, stockings first thing on Christmas morning, and then the rest of our presents. We're planning to cook a turkey on Christmas and eat tons of food.
@jrm_14 sorry you're in a bad mood. Hope the weekend brings a better mood.
@CraftyG waiting an hour in the cold sounds like a terrible way to start the day...hope it gets better
@catlady2015 I'm with the other ladies, stockings the day after seems odd
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: all of it
R/R: I'm so ready for it to be 2:30! This day is dragging and I just want to leave for me weekend away. Also, I wanted pizza for lunch and the pizzeria by my school opened late today.
CS/Q: Nada. My OPKs are starting to look a little darker, so that's good. Last night's was only slightly lighter than the control.
GTKY: DH was away for our first holiday married, so we'll be establishing traditions this year. We spent Christmas Eve with our friends in France, so we may do a French style Christmas Eve with presents and little appetizers. Who knows?
Married: 6/2016
TTC #1: 12/2016
Benched due to deployment- Off the bench 8/8/17!
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: Clomid, OPKs, HIO, BBT once I finish clomid
R/R: Rant: I slept horribly and I blame the clomid. Rave: It's Friday! It's my slow season but I'm still relatively busy which means I am making money still. Last December I made negative money because I put my own savings into the business to keep it afloat. This is much nicer.
CS/Q: Nope. Didn't chart my temp today because of an unusually high rise.
GTKY: We spend it with my family. Christmas eve is usually gingerbread house/cookie decorating. We each open one present that is an activity of some kind (games, puzzles, books). Then Christmas morning we open presents, taking a break halfway through for cinnamon rolls. H and I also wear matching PJs or outfits of some kind. Last year was Elf sweaters. This year it's green plaid onesies. We're cool like that. Then we spend Boxing Day at H's BFFs house. Their big group of friends all go over there for a potluck.
@elothair Yay for a positive OPK! Christmas is my favorite too. There's something magical about it.
@catlady2015 I like your breakfast style. Sorry for AF though.
@avrilmai Good for you for sticking to your challenge! That takes a lot of self-discipline.
@jrm_14 *hugs* How are you and your DH today?
@craftyG What are you doing for your advent calendar?
@darkstar42 Want to be friends on Fitbit instead? I'm so bad about logging into MyFitnessPal.
@jsnakehole Establishing new holiday traditions with a partner is lovely. I hope you two find some that you like!
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: Prenatals, DHA, Metformin (PCOS), OPKs, OvaBoost and charting for now. Not actively trying for a couple months but getting ready. Trying to get familiar with my body.
R/R: First cycle here... here goes nothing.
CS/Q: First time user of the WONDFO OPKs. Cycles range from 29-38 days. Planning on starting the 13th day of cycle.
GTKY: What does your holiday tradition look like? If you don't celebrate Christmas, what do you celebrate and how? Mostly getting family together and eating a big meal. I work Christmas this year and so celebrating on the 23rd.
@elothair Yay for turning an OPK! I also love getting up early on Christmas and turning the tree on but leaving the rest of the lights off. That’s my favorite.
@catlady2015 I was in a crappy mood this morning so I ate a cinnamon roll for breakfast which is basically a cupcake’s cousin.
@avrilmai I’m impressed by your workout goal! I really need to get serious about that again.
@jrm_14 Ugh, what was with H’s yesterday? MH and I got into a fight yesterday night that carried over into this morning. Hence, my cinnamon roll for breakfast.
@CraftyG I love the idea of playing cards and just hanging out on Christmas. That sounds fun and relaxing.
@darkstar42 I just started wearing my fitbit again this week. I only have a basic one and I hate wearing it to sleep, but I love seeing how many steps I get in. The Alta looks really cool and I want one, but can’t justify it yet since I took a 6 month break from my regular one lol.
@jsnakehole New traditions are always fun. Hope the last few hours of your day go by fast!
@skilledsailor That’s really good news about your business. I love the idea of matching PJs but I’m not sure I can get MH to agree to it.
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: HIO, PNVs, OPKs, CM
R/R: Rant: MH and I got in a fight last night/this morning, but we seem to have worked it out now. Rave: I’m decorating for Christmas this weekend! Usually I do it the day after Thanksgiving, but we were out of town so I had to wait.
CS/Q: I just ordered OPKs off Amazon and they’re coming today. Probably a dumb question, but do you prefer to pee on them directly or use a cup? And does it matter?
GTKY: We usually go to DH’s grandparents in PA for Christmas Eve because they have all the family over with a prime rib dinner and then gifts afterward. Then on Christmas day we drive home (VA) and have Christmas dinner with my dad’s side of the family. This year we’re not staying overnight in PA so we can spend Christmas morning at our own house for the first time ever.
@SkilledSailor yay for making money!!! He’s been relatively nice today. I’ve been cold. Activity gifts sound awesome! Great idea.
@jsnakehole Do either of you have family traditions for the holidays you’ll honor? I am finding it difficult to make our own ANd balance former ones. I love the French Christmas!
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: IVF
R/R: Next ultrasound tomorrow! FX for more follicles! Also these injections are starting to hurt. My stomach is so sensitive and tender from all the needle pokes.
CS/Q:
GTKY: What does your holiday tradition look like? If you don't celebrate Christmas, what do you celebrate and how?
Too much to get into at work today!
@Avrilmai Good for you for setting a gym goal and sticking to it - I need to get my butt in gear again but it's so hard to find time!
@jrm_14 Sorry about the fight - did you make up for it already?
@CraftyG I hate having to use public transit for that very reason! I have places to be - stay on your schedule!!
@darkstar42 I totally feel like the double digits for cycles is scary - I'll be there next month if it doesn't happen this cycle and something about it is definitely a mental block for me. I love love love my fitbit - and yes, I get the worst sleep ever and it just confirms that!
@jsnakehole Woohoo for almost positive OPKs! Good timing with your weekend retreat with DH!
@SkilledSailor I love that you guys wear matching christmas outfits, that's amazing!! I hope your sleep tonight is better!!
@JTroyna Finding out the details of what your body is doing from cycle to cycle is so interesting (For me at least) - will definitely be useful when you start actively trying!
@melbel0824 Yes, the tree lights are so calming and magical on Christmas morning! I have the cheapie OPKs from Amazon and I have to use a cup - peeing right on them wouldn't work. I think it depends what kind you get though - hopefully the instructions for them are clear and tell you what the best way to do it is!
@kiwi2628 FX so hard for tomorrow! I'm sorry about the needles - hopefully they will be worth it this cycle!!
CD:11
WAYDTGKU: bbt,cm,opk,hio
R/R: Put in application to adopt a shelter puppy not sure if we`ll get it lots of people were applying fingers crossed.
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: What does your holiday tradition look like? If you don't celebrate Christmas, what do you celebrate and how? When we visit the in-laws we have a big dinner and celebrate but at home it`s just another day for us.
@catlady2015 Boo for CD1. Love the cupcake for breakfast!
@Avrilmai Good for you for hitting the gym! I plan to go tonight as well but my motivation always leaves once i get home
@CraftyG An hour to wait in the cold is a terrible way to start your day.. I hope it got better!
@darkstar42 I love my fitbit! Youll learn alot about your habits when you wear it everyday. I am also shocked at my sleep ugh
@JTroyna Welcome!
@kiwi2628 So sorry about your sensitive stomach, fx for tomorrow!
@Stargazer1lily fx for your application for the pup! We just adopted a dog and couldnt be happier.
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: PNV, HIO, OPKs, Temping/charting, pom juice
R/R: Rave: Its Friday! Normally I work Saturdays but off tomorrow, yay! Sunday I am going to see the special screening of Titanic in the theater with my mom. Rant: DH works all weekend
CS/Q: Do you see a temp spike/decrease if you havent slept well the night before? Our cat has been a jackass lately and wakes me up several times in the night and I got out of bed about an hour before I temped.
GTKY: What does your holiday tradition look like? If you don't celebrate Christmas, what do you celebrate and how? We do celebrate Christmas. Christmas eve is with my family, we wear matching PJs and eat and drink alot. Christmas day we go to DHs parents house for a large meal with about 25 people so it is more formal.
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Married: 08/2016
TTC: 10/2017
IUI #1-3 BFN
IVF 11/2018- 23 eggs retrieved, 16 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI with 7 embryos making it to freeze
FET #1 02/2019 BFN
FET #2 4/19 BFP!!!!! EDD 1/4/20
month/cycle: 8/7 (1 benched)
cd: 14
waydtgku: PNVs, drinking lots of water, also trying grapefruit juice, opks, sending inappropriate emojis to MH hoping we will hang out tonight
r/r: (rave): I never made it to yoga last night, but my sweet MIL took me shopping and I got a pretty holiday dress and some new make-up. I’m resolving to go to yoga next week for sure!
Cs/q: Has anyone ever done a fertility massage? What was it like?
gtky: Lots of family gatherings during Christmas week. We usually go to a Christmas Eve service (candlelight one is my fave). We have a tradition of opening one small gift that Night. The next morning we have a family brunch—I usually make homemade cinnamon rolls a day or two before—then we open gifts all together.
@JTroyna Welcome!
@melbel0824 For most opks you should use a cup, but check the directions for the ones you bought.
@Avrilmai I’m not sure what @SkilledSailor experienced, but for my first night on letrozole I just had a few mild hot flashes. Nothing terrible at all. In case it has the same effect this time around I’ll keep a lighter weight comforter on my side of the bed to pull on if I need it. I’m a pretty light sleeper as well, so my sleep gets easily disturbed!
@kiwi2628 Keeping my fx for your ultrasound tomorrow! I’ll be checking to see your report.
@elothair Yeah, the double digits just feels like yet another crappy milestone. Fx this is your month and you don’t have to worry about that!
@Stargazer1lily Ooh, what kind of puppy? Fx that you get it!
@kobrien827 I definitely see a temp increase if I’ve slept particularly poorly, and especially if I got out of bed within a few hours before temping.
@dukestar5 Yay for a new dress! Pics when you’re not on mobile?
AFM, I totally panicked because the FedEx tracking info for my drugs said they had been left on the front porch, but they weren’t there. Took me about 10 minutes to think to check the back porch, and there they were. My baseline u/s went fine today, and I’m ready to start the letrozole tonight. For whatever reason my antral follicle count today was nearly double what it was last month, so that was odd but shouldn’t affect the IUI one way or the other.