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crookshanks10 · January 2018

Month/Cycle:

CD:

WAYDTGKU:

R/R:

C/S:

GTKY: What makes you the happiest?

crookshanks10 · January 2018

CD: 16

WAYDTGKU: FF, OPK, HIO

R/R: Rant: Still no positive OPK. Feeling confused because I don't know if I missed it using the cheap blue dye tests, not sure when we should HIO, or if I am going to ovulate later this week. UGH!

GTKY: What makes you the happiest? Adventures!

kristah2 · January 2018

Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 3
WAYDTGKU: PNV's. Charting.
R/R: AF is being a biiittccchh (sorry - language but there is no other word that works here). But I'm wearing really cute shoes today. I got them last year for Christmas and hadn't worn them before!
C/S: nadda.. just waiting.
GTKY: What makes you the happiest? spending time with my family.

@meladams10 your body could do a million strange things. I'd say keep HIO every other day in the meantime! You'll O when your body feels like it. Have you considered temping? A lot of ladies find that super helpful.

jaylii · January 2018

@meladams10 Lurking from TWW. Is this your first month using OPKs? I always see a progression of the OPKs getting darker. When I'm days away from O they seem really light but I start to notice them getting darker as I get closer to O day. I also tape all of my opks to a piece of paper which helps me see the progression (see spoiler for example). I've been using easy @ home OPKs and like them. My suggestion is to keep testing, after holding it at least an hour and not with first morning urine. Noon-8pm is best. Also, check CM, that can be another good clue about where you are in your cycle.

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emmasemm · January 2018

Month/Cycle: 34/32

CD: 8

WAYDTGKU: IVF#3 and See Post from 2nd Jan for the full list of other stuff!

R/R: Feeling much better today after my emotional day yesterday. Some great support on TTGP and a really nice dinner and movie night with DH really helped. Now I’m just chatting away to my ovaries to try and keep them motivated for Monday. DH even talked to them last night too.

C/S: Still had only the Estrogen rise on my CBAD, no LH rise, and that’s good as it means my follies are growing but my body is not gearing to ovulate on its own. Adding in the Ganirelix to prevent the LH surge tonight. I have literally bucket loads of EWCM yesterday and today. It’s crazy how much there is, it’s like my vag is a slime monster!

GTKY: What makes you the happiest? When DH smiles at me smiling at him and looks at me like I am the one and only most important thing in the whole world. Mushy I know, but turns me to jelly every time.

@meladams10 way to go starting the thread! I would say keep using the OPKs- you never know. But that’s why I don’t rely on OPKs alone - only with temps and CM tracking can I really be sure. Though in the last 12 months my CBAD has been spot on without fail (even in my IVF cycles weirdly!). I know some ladies use cheapies until they see them going much darker and then use more expensive OPKs just for a few days so they don’t miss it. Also experiment with several kinds at once - some ladies turn one brand but not another!

Stargazer1lily · January 2018

Month/Cycle:16/15

CD:2

WAYDTGKU:bbt,cm,hio

R/R: Hopefully this cycle is better then the last one because I didn`t even ovulate and my temps were up and down like crazy.

C/S:nope

GTKY: What makes you the happiest? Exploring

jaylii · January 2018

@emmasemm @meladams10 yeah, I use cheapies and when I see that it's positive I use an expensive test. A strong positive on my cheap tests always shows a positive on the expensive test.

nitnat007 · January 2018

@emmasemm Sorry you had an emotional day yesterday, but glad to hear that you are having a better one today. What movie did you watch? Yay for O'ing on your own and the EWCM!
@kristah2 Right there with you on the feelings on AF. She can leave any time now. Love cute shoes! What kind are they?
@meladams10 Definitely keep POAS. The LH surge can be very short so maybe even test twice a day if you have the cheap ones. GL.

Month/Cycle: 8/8 (1 benched)

CD: 2

WAYDTGKU: letting it all go

R/R: First day back at work, and gym, and everything today. It is a tough one after the holidays. I feel like I have missed so much, on here and everywhere. Ladies, I missed you. But we had such an amazing break.

C/S:

GTKY: What makes you the happiest? My people. Just being with my loved ones makes me extremely happy.

kristah2 · January 2018

@nitnat007 So happy to hear you had a great holiday! My first 2 days back to work this week I was a mess and kept asking for documents I already had and couldn't seem to get my head on straight.
Shoe spoiler: (not sure why its so big..)

crookshanks10 · January 2018

Ya'll make me feel so much better! Thank ya'll so much!! I don't know what I'd do without this forum.

@kristah2 Yay for cute shoes! It's so fun when you've had something for a year or two and finally wear it for the first time! I think next cycle I will temp!
@jaylii It is my first month using OPKs! I was going to keep my old ones and compare, but then I read that they are only good for reading up to an hour? So I threw them away! I think I'll use your suggestion and start testing between 12-8.
@emmasemm I'm glad you got to enjoy dinner and a movie with your DH. It sounds like he is SO supportive and sweet!! What would we do without our DH?! I think I'll add temping next cycle, it sounds like it's beneficial. I couldn't believe how expensive OPKs were at the pharmacy! I definitely prefer the pink dye over the blue and may opt for the expensive digital ones next cycle?

crookshanks10 · January 2018

@Stargazer1lily Fx for a better cycle!
@jaylii That's a good idea! Maybe I should have both cheapies and digitals on hand!
@nitnat007 Props to you for getting back in the gym! I haven't quite gotten my motivation back. Maybe next week

@kristah2 OMG I love those shoes!

nasah15 · January 2018

Month/Cycle: 7/7

CD: 2

WAYDTGKU: OPK, plan to start temping and PNV this cycle, charting on FF

R/R: Rant: AF showed up yesterday and felt a little sad. Used OPK for the first time last cycle and had a positive. Got excited as was with DH at that time but I guess it was still a small window given we were together for only a few days that week. Don't expect great timing this month too. Looking forward to our 2 week vacation next month that should hopefully improve our chances with timing anyway.

Got a day off from work today because of all the snow so pretty happy about that.

C/S: none

GTKY: What makes you the happiest? being with DH given I don't get to see him as often as I would like (living apart due to work)

crookshanks10 · January 2018

@nasah15 Sorry to hear AF arrived. A 2 week vacation sounds wonderful!! Where are ya'll going? I'm jealous you got a snow day! I'm still waiting to get one of those

catlady2015 · January 2018

Month/Cycle: 2/3

CD: 13

WAYDTGKU: PNV, charting, temping, OPK's

R/R: peak opk yesterday and high temp today. time to play the "did I ovulate" waiting game...

C/S: nope

GTKY: What makes you the happiest? A quiet evening at home with DH and the cats.

@meladams10 - sorry the OPK's are being such a mindf***. FWIW, I use the CBAD ones and I hate how expensive they are BUT I haven't had a problem turning them. Keep testing and HIO. You can also check your CM - gross, but it will tell you a lot. You can start that at any point. Some ladies use the tissue test, see what's on the tissue when you wipe. If you don't produce a lot or want to be really sure, you can go "fishing". It might help you feel more comfortable determining O to add in the CM. All about CF

@kristah2 - those shoes are adorable!!!! I love them! Sorry about bitchy AF. She needs to GTFO.
@emmasemm - ROFL at "my vag is a slime monster". dying here!
@Stargazer1lily - FX for a better cycle!
@nitnat007 - glad you had such a good break. good to see you back here! *hugs*

jaylii · January 2018

@meladams10 The results on my pink dye easy@home OPK sticks don't change or go away. I have sheets of them from Nov/Dec that I was using for comparison this cycle.

acciocoffee · January 2018

@meladams10 This will be my first month using OPKs as well. I am planning to use an app my friend told me about called PreMom. You can take pictures of your tests and it lines them up so you can see the progression and not have to keep the pee sticks. I've only done a couple tests, but it's pretty easy to use so far! I'm not completely sure if it matters what brand you use with it. I bought the brand that goes with the app (internet cheapies called Easy@Home at @jaylii mentioned), but I doubt it matters.

@kristah2 Sorry AF is being a butthead, but those shoes are super adorable!

@nasah15 Sorry about the AF showing up, but that vacation sounds great! I'm glad you have something to look forward to!

Month/Cycle: 7/5 (1 loss 1 benched)

CD: 5

WAYDTGKU: OPKs & CM

R/R: Because of the huge ER bill we got yesterday, our vacation is now on hold. On the bright side, we are going to appeal it and hopefully we can get it lowered. If not by insurance, than I will call the hospital and see what we can do. I'm adding in another rant because why is TB constantly showing me that ad about the woman getting pregnant and having the cutest baby ever? Seriously?! Read the room TB! My rave is that I only work Monday through Thursday every week and today is Thursday!

C/S: None

GTKY: What makes you the happiest? Can I say boneless buffalo wings? DH hates buffalo sauce so I don't ever get to cook meals with it and it's probably my favorite food in the world (Sauce counts as food, right?). I made wraps for dinner last night just so I could make mine a buffalo chicken wrap. It's grown into an obsession.

darkstar42 · January 2018

@meladams10 I definitely recommend temping and tracking cm as well as using opks, at least until you get a sense for what your body is doing.

@kristah2 Love the shoes!

@emmasemm Go ovaries, go! With all of us cheering you on from the U.S., your ovaries are probably getting pep talks 24/7 at this point! I'm glad things are still progressing well.

@Stargazer1lily Fx this cycle is much better for you!

@nitnat007 Welcome back! What kinds of awesomeness did you get up to over the holidays?

@nasah15 I don't think we've "met" yet! Welcome. Fx for good timing this month! Temping will definitely help you track that.

@catlady2015 Fx you O'd and can head to the TWW!

@acciocoffee Sorry for the huge bill! Is insurance likely to cover it? I keep getting those ads on TB as well. I need to set up an ad-blocker, because they're really a bummer to see some days!

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Month/Cycle: 11/11

CD: 8

WAYDTGKU: medicated IUI #3

R/R: I was stressing out this morning because I was running late for a meeting, only to find out it had been cancelled. So now I'm just loafing on the couch at home being lazy. I think I'm going to try making bread today, so hopefully that goes well! I also listened to a great NPR program on sleep yesterday, so I think my new year's resolution is to sleep more/better.

C/S: Nothing happening here. Not temping this cycle.

GTKY: What makes you the happiest? Snuggles with MH and my kitties. Good food. Time with family.

acciocoffee · January 2018

@darkstar42 Insurance covered a portion of it, but not as much as they should have. I'm really hoping that this appeals process is easier than it sounds.

kristah2 · January 2018

@acciocoffee YES to buffalo sauce! We have an insane sauce problem at our house. A whole cupboard is just a variety of hot sauces. mmmm

I know most of you ladies temp. I was going to wait until 3 months of trying so I didn't feel like I was adding stress to TTGP. Buutt now I'm not sure. Opinions on whether or not I should just cave and buy a thermometer and start now?

catlady2015 · January 2018

@kristah2 - I really like temping, b/c I'm a type a control freak who wants to know everything. But it does add another level of stress (Did I temp before doing anything? Did I sleep late/wake up too early? Was my bedroom hotter than normal last night?) that only you can really judge. Will you get enough out of doing it to offset any potential stress?

Before TTC, I only temped to confirm O and then I stopped. Now I temp my whole cycle, except when AF is in town. She screws up my temps and we're mad at her continually crashing our party, so I skip her visits. Anyway, to me it's worth it, b/c with temping I know IF I O'd and when I O'd for sure. Before starting TTC, I really appreciated having that knowledge so I wouldn't waste time (I'm AMA) if I wasn't ovulating regularly OR had a super short luteal phase, I would have that documentation if I had an issue. Now I'm in the habit and I can easily confirm O, which for me makes this whole process easier to deal with. One less thing to be uncertain about.

galactickates · January 2018

Month/Cycle: 5/3 (1 loss & 1 benched)

CD: 6

WAYDTGKU: practice HIO pnv opks

R/R: I don't really have much to say today. I feel happy we figured out the housing situation. Stressed about the gap between the two houses closing but we have options. I'm also stressed about what my cycles are going to be like from here on out.

C/S: literally nothing to see.

GTKY: What makes you the happiest?
My H and my fur babies. I really really love the little family we've built together. There is literally nothing in this world that makes me happier. Except traveling with said family lol

kimberbeep · January 2018

**lurking from TWW**

@kristah2 - I think were in similar months/cycles - I'm at 2/2, day 19. After 5 years on BCP, I wasn't sure what my body was going to do and using FF for tracking has helped me see how things are becoming normal. I started temping during cycle 2 because AF arrived almost a full week early the first month, which meant our timing that I thought was good was actually awful!! I will say, I think if you don't sleep well it might not help. I sleep awful during AF and then traveled for Christmas, so my temps were cray-cray the first week I temped. After that, it evened out. Definitely helps me feel more in control during WTO too!

kiwi2628 · January 2018

Month/Cycle: 16/20

CD: 3

WAYDTGKU: IVF

R/R: Its a snow day!!! Snuggling hard on the couch right now

C/S:

GTKY: What makes you the happiest?
My goofy, ugly-cute, snuggly dog. He is the best

crookshanks10 · January 2018

@catlady2015 Thanks for the info! The tissue trick may be something I start to try!
@acciocoffee Oh my goodness! The app sounds amazing. I just downloaded it! Yum to buffalo anything!!
@galactickates SUCH cute pups!
@kiwi2628 I'm jealous of your snow day!

nitnat007 · January 2018

@catlady2015 FX that you see a clear O this cycle. I hate that waiting game too.
@nasah15 Sorry for AF. I know the feeling.It hit me hard this cycle too.
@meladams10 The gym hurt! Teaching was very rough, not sure how stairs will be tomorrow lol.
@darkstar42 We went down to New Hampshire to meet up with my sister and her family. We did almost a week of snowboarding. I spent a lot of time on my a$$. Lots of laughs and good times had by all. Hope you enjoyed the lazing on the couch today. How were the holidays?
@galactickates Sorry for the stress friend. *hugs* Such cute pups!
@kiwi2628 Enjoy the snow day! We got part of a "wind day" storm is taking down power all over the place.
@kristah2 Love those shoes! They look super comfy too.

nasah15 · January 2018

@meladams10 haven't decided yet but definitely somewhere a little warmer. Possibly Florida/california/hawai...

crookshanks10 · January 2018

@nasah15 All of those sound amazing!!

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