People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.
Re: WTO Tuesday 5/22
Month/Cycle: 8/9
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: HIO
R/R: Rant: I don't want to work today! Boo! Rave: Had 1 positive OPK yesterday morning and then a negative in the evening. I think it's a good sign that the Clomid did it's job. Interestingly enough, I typically get 3 positive OPKs, so I wonder if that was a sign that I was having trouble releasing an egg or something?
CS/Q: Chart in spoiler. It looks pretty good so far. High temp today which is always good. HIO again tonight and then back to every other for another few days.
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD: I really have no clue. I just ordered opks yesterday so I'm going to try to sort it out.
WAYDTGKU: I had my mirena removed last Friday and I haven't had a period in 4 years. I'm pretty anxious for it to return so we can start trying. Right now I'm charting with FF and will start testing with opks when they arrive.
R/R: Nothing really..it's a pretty blah day in upstate NY!
CS/Q: Nothing to report
GTKY: If time travel were possible, where would you go and why? After watching the royal wedding I want to go back in time and change a few things about my own haha
Baby girl #1 7/11/13
Baby girl #2 4/30/15
Baby Boy Due 2/16/19!
Baby girl #1 7/11/13
Baby girl #2 4/30/15
Baby Boy Due 2/16/19!
CD: 12
WAYDTGKU: the sex. And OPKs (the clearblue kind with either the flashing or steady smiley face).
R/R: We got the pool opened over the weekend, so I am hoping to get in there in the coming days.
GTKY: If time travel were possible, where would you go and why? I would want to see Shakespeare in the Globe. OG style.
@Erinm278 Welcome! I saw your question about the IUD so thought I would answer here. I had mine out and my period started within a couple weeks and stayed regular ever since. GL!
@ladylinsey Yay for it being pool weather!
Month/Cycle: 12/13 (benched a couple)
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: all things and testing
R/R: Did not want to work today. A little sunburned from the weekend, a little tired and would much rather be home. But it is a gorgeous day out and I have a chiro appointment later, so it will be a good day.
CS/Q:
GTKY: If time travel were possible, where would you go and why? Hmmm....given some weekend events, to the year MH married his ex so I can slap him and tell him not to be so stupid?! Only a little bitter ha!
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: bbt,opk,cm,hio
R/R: TW Death mentioned in spoiler.
CS/Q: nope
GTKY: If time travel were possible, where would you go and why? The 40`s I really like the dresses from back then.
CD: 18
WAYDTGKU: Acupuncture, BBT, Yoga, PCOS diet, supplements
R/R: Usually with Acu, it regulates my cycles fairly quickly and I then ovulate around CD 19. But I am not getting my hopes up that it'll happen this time. I will honestly be crushed if I don't though. :-( Trying really hard to go with the flow, but I'm over "giving my body time".
CS/Q: I woke up and took my temp this morning and then realized it was only 4:15 (I typically take it around 5:30). It was 97.22 Then I went back to sleep and took it again at 6 and it was 97.49. Which temp would you use? I am attaching both charts. Obviously, they paint two different pictures. Maybe just wait and see what tomorrow's temp is?
GTKY: If time travel were possible, where would you go and why? I would love to go to Scotland in the older days. Probably just because I read Outlander lol.
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 5
WAYDTGKU: bbt, pnv, might try opk's this cycle
R/R: Just got back from vacation. Adjusted to the 6hr time change surprisingly well, but I am not enjoying being at work today...
CS/Q: I normally O around CD19. When should I start using OPK's?
GTKY: If time travel were possible, where would you go and why? Can I live indefinitely in the vacation I just got back from?
@ladylinsey I'm with you... so happy it's pool season!
@nitnat007 Thank you!!
@Stargazer1lily I'm so sorry for your loss Take good care of yourself during this time and take all the time you need to grieve. I will be thinking of you!
@sparklingdiamond I would probably use your first temperature since that's when you first woke up.
@meggyme I would think maybe 1 a day beginning around CD15? That's just me though!
@meladams10It was hard to go back to work today for me. It always is after a long weekend. I hope you find some motivation or that the day goes quickly.
@Erinm278 Fx you won't have to be here long
@ladylinsey Hello fellow Hufflepuff! I love your answer to GTKY! I would love to go back there.
@nitnat007 Why can't weekends go on forever?! Hope you get to enjoy the sunshine!
@Stargazer1lily I am so sorry for your loss I second what @meggyme said
@sparklingdiamond Have you watched the show and if so, how does it compare with the book? I usually read first and watch later, but I couldn't help myself
@meggyme Where were you for your vacation?
Month/Cycle: 16/14
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: Nothing yet.
R/R: AF showed up on Saturday. Not terribly surprised given our timing, but it is always disappointing. Had a lovely weekend though. Mostly good weather and didn't have anything to do really.
CS/Q: -
GTKY: If time travel were possible, where would you go and why? This is difficult and all you ladies gave such great answers that I can't make up my mind. I only knew one of my grandparents so it would be nice to see them. I also would love to see a play at the original Globe Theatre. I may like to go back to my grade 12 year to convince myself to take sciences in university and to not stress out quite so much. You don't have to rush into decisions.
CD: 7
WAYDTGKU: Ava, BBT, OPKs, pre-seed
R/R: Rant: I have to go to the dentist in a few minutes.
CS/Q:
GTKY: If time travel were possible, where would you go and why?
I would want to go far into the future to see where technology takes us.
Sorry to post and go, off to the dentist. I'll get back on after and read through everything.
Baby girl #1 7/11/13
Baby girl #2 4/30/15
Baby Boy Due 2/16/19!
@Stargazer1lily I am so sorry for your loss.
@meggyme I typically O around CD 19 when my cycles get regulated. I haven't used OPKs much lately, but typically would starting around day 13 or 14. Or If I noticed fertile CM
@sparklingdiamond Thank you!!
CD: 27, I’m never leaving
WAYDTGKU: bbt, OPKs, pnv, hio. Got an official PCOS diagnosis, so going to try some diet changes and additional vitamins to see if that will help. Waiting at least until my appt for my annual pelvic exam at the end of June to ask about Clomid...
R/R: Rant: We had a precautionary lockdown at my school today, which always freaks me out for the rest of the day. I hate how scary schools have become...
Rave: I’m off work tomorrow for my sister’s graduation!
CS/Q: Anyone with PCOS have suggestions for diet/supplements? I’ve been doing research and am going to try to cut back on gluten and dairy (my two favorite things!!) and I already don’t eat many sweets. I take a PNV but looked into some other vitamins that might help lower my testosterone so I can eventually ovulate...
GTKY: If time travel were possible, where would you go and why? End of high school/beginning of college, but only if I could experience it all again without having to deal with chronic illness. I feel like I missed out on a lot, had a lot of drama with friends and roommates that I feel like I could have avoided if I had been healthy and normal.
@Erinm278 Welcome! Hope your cycle regulates quickly!
@Stargazer1lily So sorry for your loss
@sparklingdiamond Does the acupuncture help you to ovulate sooner, or just at all? I haven’t read much about acu and PCOS but am interested, especially after one really long cycle and what’s looking like another one in a row.
@meggyme I’m glad you enjoyed our vacation!!
Diet wise, I don't eat dairy or gluten and have cut way back on sugar. You are also supposed to eat lower glycemic index carbs and some eat low carb, but I don't. I do avoid the carbs like white rice, russet potatoes, etc. I got a lot of info from pcosdietsuppot.com and signed up for their meal plans to get ideas. I have a lot to say on the whole PCOS thing, so please don't hesitate to ask any questions!
Also, I highly recommend acupuncture! It is great for regulating cycles.
@meladams10 fx that you Oed and the clomid was successful!
@Erinm278 hopefully your cycles fall right back into a normal rhythm! And yes, I think I’d change a few things about my wedding, in retrospect!
@ladylinsey I’m totally jealous, a pool would be awesome!
@nitnat007 I’m not feeling work today either!
@Stargazer1lily I am so sorry for your loss, your in my thoughts.
@sparklingdiamond Outlander has me thinking of Scotland for this too!
@meggyme that sounds like an amazing vaca!!
@meri-mac only have read the first in the Outlander series, but the first season held pretty true to the book!
Month/Cycle: 5/6
CD: 6
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, pnv, charting, vitamin B6 and reducing my mileage
R/R: Rave: we are getting some much needed rain and I get to enjoy it from my couch! Rant: all 3 of my tracking apps (yes, I know it’s excessive) are giving me different fertile windows...
CS/Q: Nope
GTKY: If time travel were possible, where would you go and why? Hummmm, maybe the 1950’s because I love the style!
Baby girl #1 7/11/13
Baby girl #2 4/30/15
Baby Boy Due 2/16/19!
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
Baby girl #1 7/11/13
Baby girl #2 4/30/15
Baby Boy Due 2/16/19!
CD: 10
WAYDTGKU: I should probably OPK tonight. Husband's out of town the next couple days, then time to HIO. I've been taking a break from thinking about this (and work has done a good job of keeping me too occupied to lend much mental energy anyway), but time to refocus.
R/R: Minutes away from pulling the trigger on what's been the filing from hell. But as soon as it's safely on file, I'm headed to a baseball game for sun and food and drinks, then finally getting some sleep.
CS/Q: Nope
GTKY: If time travel were possible, where would you go and why? Is it lame to say just before some powerball with a huge prize that no one won? Don't answer that. My brain's not functioning well enough at the moment to come up with a good response to that one, but I'll continue to ponder.
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: BBT, OPK, checking CM, vitamins, lots of BD
R/R: Doing testing with the RE but figured why not give it a go naturally too! I'm not very hopeful as I have extremely low AMH
CS/Q: not right now