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meggyme
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TWW Thursday 6/7
meggyme
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**This is a thread that welcomes all regardless of where they are at in their TTC journeys. Please be mindful of topics that are discussed that could be hurtful to those going through tough times. Mention of children or pregnancies of others should have a TW and be in a spoiler if possible, and only be mentioned if it is extremely pertinent to the conversation. Thanks for keeping this a safe place for us all to engage!**
CS/Q:
GTKY: If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be?
I believe we're still doing gtky questions until after Friday. If not, let me know and I'll put this in a new thread for today.
Month/Cycle:
CD/DPO:
Timing:
Typical LP length:
Testing:
CS/Q:
GTKY: If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be?
I believe we're still doing gtky questions until after Friday. If not, let me know and I'll put this in a new thread for today.
DD1: June '16 DD2: March ‘19 :::: Married since 2011 :::: USN Wife ::::
Re: TWW Thursday 6/7
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD/DPO: 21/6
Timing: -4, -1, +1
R/R: Rant-I seriously need something to do at work. Spending all day with no assignments and hovering over ttgp is not good for my psyche. Rave- my temp went up today, so that's good.Typical LP length: 10
Testing: I tested today because I'm apparently masochistic. But also because I bought the cheapies specifically so I could curb my crazy by telling myself "If your symptoms are pregnancy symptoms you'll turn a test." It was obviously negative. I'm hoping to hold off until Sunday.
CS/Q:
GTKY: If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? I would probably say a deer, or something similarly shy but strong.
Month/Cycle: 7/8
CD/DPO: 15/3
Timing: -2,-1,O,+1
Typical LP length: 13-14
Testing: 11 dpo-ish, maybe
R/R: Rave: Got my CH today and this is the sweet spot of the cycle... you know the work has been done but it's too early for the SS and crazies to set in.
CS/Q: My temps are all a lot lower than usual this cycle but whatever.
GTKY: If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? I'm tired today so I want to say koala so I can sleep for 20 hours... but then I couldn't think of any other animals so I googled and found this quiz https://animalinyou.com/ and I got wolf.
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD/DPO: 24/13
Timing: -3,-2,0,2
R/R: just wish I could separate myself from the phone and from Google. I will be benched a month if BFN this cycle to change medications. I know many women are benched longer, so I'm grateful. I'm just impatient after TTA 2 years.Typical LP length: I've been on BC so long, IDK
Testing: Stupidly did one y/d. I knew better. I'm going to try early Sunday before I have to travel for work. May still be too early (should wait until Tuesday/ Wednesday when AF is due)
CS/Q: not charting yet.
GTKY: If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be?
Well, I definitely should have taken the quiz.
ETA (didn't save) I would say kangaroo bc they look cute but they'll box you if you test them.
And actually +1 is included only because the egg lives for 12-24 hours after ovulation so if you ovulate late on O day then +1 could possibly catch the egg.
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
@meggyme When the testing urge gets strong, visit https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test/dpo-chart.php?dpo=10 It helps to have some numbers. I don't know how accurate it is, but it helps me to have numbers. They have data for the various DPO.
@Sparty18 Yay for CH!!
@vl_16 Fx for you! I hope AF stays away
Month/Cycle: 17/14
CD/DPO: 20/6
Timing: -3, O, +1
R/R: I am a little giggly today. Nothing major happening.Typical LP length: 14-15 days
Testing: That's a big ol' nope. I was so tempted yesterday, but I fought the urge.
CS/Q: -
GTKY: If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? Thanks @Sparty18. I am a penguin according to the quiz, although I hate the cold. Most of the time I feel like a sloth
Glad to hear you resisted the urge to test early!
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD/DPO: 23/9
Timing: good
R/R: Meh, I was sick at the beginning of the cycle and my temps were all over the place. It took forever for FF to detect O this cycle and gave me different O dates when I played around with switching the interpretation from advanced to research. I'm pretty sure I'm 9dpo but I guess technically I could be 12. But based on opk I see no way it could be 12dpo. Patiently waiting for AF to show up.Typical LP length: 12
Testing: Probably not until this weekend if AF doesn't show.
CS/Q: No advice needed. Just posting for those who like to chart stalk.
GTKY: If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? I'd have to say a cat. I am also obsessed with cats and freaking love everything about them. But my reasoning is that they get to pretty much do what they want, sleep all day, go cuddle when you want attention but can hide really good when needed. I could go on but I might come off as a crazy cat lady.
Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed the laugh this morning.
@meri-mac I found that last night. It still didn't end up helping. I think I just need to start convincing myself I'm not the 9.4% that get a faint positive on CD6. Haha. Maybe I need to make my hpt's less accessible or something.
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD/DPO: 29/11, AF due tomorrow
Timing: -3, -2, O, +1
Typical LP length: 11.5
R/R: Just feeling sorry for myself over here! My temp this morning was exactly the same as it was 11 dpo last month, so I'm pretty sure I know the result of this cycle. I'm so sad. I was sure I was going to be like 5 months pregnant for BIL's wedding this fall and that's super not going to happen now.Testing: I'm not gonna test again. If my temp goes up tomorrow I might, but otherwise I'm just wfaf. My test yesterday (10 dpo) was BFN, so...
CS/Q: What does a UTI feel like? I've never had one, but I've been having pain in the ute/bladder area. Apparently I'm not pregnant, so I'm trying to figure out what's going on with my body. I don't usually get cramps pre-AF, and I'm pretty sure it's not gas, so that leaves me with bladder infection or UTI. Pain in that area is literally my only symptom - no cloudy urine, fever, pain with urination, etc. I'm not peeing more than once every 1-2 hours, also.
GTKY: If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? The official Pottermore quiz says my Patronus is an Otter, so there's that. Apparently I'm a Wildcat according to @sparty18's quiz
@meggyme I know what you mean about hovering over TTGP. I open FF approximately 345678 times per day looking for new information, too. It's not good! What about listening to one of the podcasts people have recommended to get your mind off things?
@sparty18 I'm keeping my FX for you!
@meri-mac I spent way too much time on that coundowntopregnancy website yesterday. Ugh just grasping at straws over here!
@venessa08 FWIW I agree with the O date FF picked.
Me: 31 Him: 32
BFP #1 12/30/15 - CP
BFP #2 3/11/16 - DD born 11/16
TFAS since April 2018
@meggyme Having too much free time in the TWW is a nightmare. I have gone down the rabbit hole far too many times to my own good lol. Hope you can stay away from testing for a few more days!
@Sparty18 Yay for CH's!
@meri-mac So glad to hear that you are having a better day today!
@general_organa Sorry about the BFN. And I hope you don't have a UTI. My only experience is feeling like I needed to pee ALL the time! Keep an eye on it and if it doesn't go away, maybe have it checked out?
Month/Cycle: 13/14 (4 benched)
CD/DPO: 20/7
Timing: -3, -1
R/R: Very lengthy appointment with the OBGYN this morning, which was a lot of waiting and leaving with no firm answers still. Off for more testing and an HSG. FX I can actually get in and get the timing right on that one though.Typical LP length: 13
Testing: Nope
CS/Q:
GTKY: If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? I was lazy and took the quiz. I am apparently a swan.
No one talks you what making a baby actually involves, how long it realistically takes, etc. I grew up in the south, so that education isn't really prioritized. So I'm just lurking and learning.
@meggyme I hope you find a way to stay sane! Patience is my weak point and I’m afraid to even buy more HPT for fear I’ll obsess. I have -one- at home right now and I’m hoping that if I hold off buying any until I actually should test I can avoid the crazies.
@nitnat007 lots of waiting and no firm answers doesn’t sound like fun at all
GTKY: I got bat.
@vl_16 I hope AF doesn't come!
@general_organa you have just introduced me to the fact that there is a quiz to find your Patronus.
sorry about your BFN though. FX AF stays far far away!
@nitnat007 I hate trying to coordinate your cycle with the doctors available schedule. FX you get your appointment and some answers, preferable all the good ones.
Month/Cycle: 13/13
CD/DPO: 23/5
Timing: -4, -1, +1
R/R: This morning at work as TERRIBLE. Just super busy cleaning up after other people's mistakesTypical LP length: 11-13ish
Testing: waiting for missing AF
CS/Q:
GTKY: If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be?
I would say a cat, but that quiz gave me wild dog, @sparty18 . Not sure how I feel about that...hah.
@vl_16 lurking and learning is a good place to start.
@nitnat007 I think I need to start a new book that I can read on my computer so I at least look like I’m working. That might help pass the time.
Month/Cycle: 6/4
CD/DPO: 30/14dpo
Timing: not exactly sure what that means but af insnt due for another 4 days , long cycles
R/R: Getting pretty frustrated with all of this and kind of depressed. Had early mc beginning of the yr and really hoping for bfp. Sick of seeing bfns. / 4 tests between yest and today. 2 (same brand I see vfl) other 2 diff brands bfn. Could still be early but not counting self out yet.Typical LP length: 16days
Testing: yesterday, today, again in 2 days
CS/Q: late cycle! Even though 14dpo still possible for bfp just hasnt shown yet?
GTKY: dolphin, definitely a dolphin. Their fun and adventurous, always look like their smiling. Lol. I usually am very happy person.. but lately TTC has been stressing me ouuuttttt!
Good luck ladies!
@thrgirlwhowaited thank you for your kind wishes! I know you have a bit to go before testing but hoping AF doesn't come. FX!!!
And timing refers to how well timed your sex was. Most ladies either put good/okay/ or actual numbers like -1, O, +1
ETA: I would also suggest that you read the newbie guide and the bump guidelines posted at the top of the ttgp message board as well as introduce yourself in the intro thread.
@meggyme Totally guilty of reading a book at work lol! But I also spend WAY too much time on the bump too, lurking all the BMB's. I need a new distraction too.
@valgal90 Welcome! And I am very sorry for your loss.
I see you are new here. There is a "Newbies Read This First" thread pinned at the top of the board that I highly recommend reading. It has all the acronyms listed, as well as some helpful tips and the basic guidelines that we follow here on TTGP.
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
"It's time to try defying gravity."
Married 6/11/16
TTC Since 6/2016
12/2016 RE appt; 1/2017 SA & HSG results - all normal
3/2017 Dx Hyperprolactinemia; 5/2017 Prolactin levels normal; 8/2017 Low Ovarian Reserve
8/2017 TTA for personal reasons; 10/2017 NTNP; 12/2017 Re-start TTC
7/2018 Clomid+IUI
11/2018 Letrozole+TI
12/2018 Letrozole+IUI
2/2019 NTNP
5/2019 Stopping all TTC efforts; living Childfree
@thrgirlwhowaited cleaning up other people's mistakes at work is the worst. That used to be half of my job when I was still working full time. Also, you just have to have a Pottermore account to take the Patronus quiz. It doesn't let you retake it, so you get what you get!
@vl_16 I'm sure the newbie thread mentions this at least once, but we always recommend reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility. It fills in many many gaps left by poor sex education/biology class on what actually is entailed in getting pregnant. Fertility Friend (the app) has tons of information built into their Education section as well. Another great thing to watch is "The Great Sperm Race". The last time I watched it, it was in 6 parts on YouTube and I think it's about an hour long. It's very educational and a good thing to make husbands watch too!
Me: 31 Him: 32
BFP #1 12/30/15 - CP
BFP #2 3/11/16 - DD born 11/16
TFAS since April 2018
I saw Taking Charge of Your Fertility was recommended. I'll definitely pick that up. I've stayed away from FF simply because I don't want to lose my mind obsessing over my chart. But I'm sure it's very helpful for locating ovulation and LP length and it will be next on my list. OB wants me tracking my cycles since I've been on BC so long.
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD/DPO: 26/10
Timing: -3,-1
Typical LP length: 14 days
Testing: 7DPO and again this morning - two BFNs
R/R: Some spotting around CD6 really had be thinking it was IB, because that literally never happens to me out of nowhere. Stupidly I got my hopes up. Now I think AF is coming early which is weird because my cycles hardly differ ever. Maybe the stress is starting to get to me.
CS/Q: Not charting yet.
GTKY: If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be?
I'm going to go with what I know and say cat... because I enjoy the good things in life and can't be bothered with being fake
CD/DPO: 26/7
Timing: -3,-1, 0
Typical LP length: 13 last month, yet to be seen if that's typical
Testing: Yesterday and today because I'm impatient and have no self-control, though at least they were Wondfo. BFN, obviously. Ideally I would wait until at least Tuesday-ish to retest, but since I now have access to cheapies, that's realistically unlikely.
R/R: Finally starting to see some projects slowly roll in at work, though what I really need is a new case or two to work on. For now, however, I'll take what I can get and am happy to have something to do that I'll actually get credit for. H's turn to make dinner tonight, which would normally be positive, except that I'm starving, and he takes FOREVER to do anything. Like we decided he'd make dinner at 5:15, he took an hour to decide what to make, another 45 minutes to make a grocery list, and he's STILL at the grocery store. It's after 8 here. The recipe is supposed to be quick, but it'll take him at least an hour and a half. I honestly don't understand it; he has a professional job at which he's very successful, so I assume he's not this inefficient there. Anyway, at least I have crackers and a little wine in the meantime.
CS/Q:
GTKY: If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? I got elephant on the quiz @Sparty18 linked, and it's my favorite animal, so I'll go with that. The description says large (I'm 5'11"), stubborn, a little pompous, spiritual, and intelligent, all of which seem to fit to varying degrees.
@meggyme, your testing and R/R make me feel like we may actually be the same person, ha.
@vl_16, good choice on the kangaroo. good luck over the next few days.
@meri-mac, good for you for resisting the urge. Also, I obsess over that countdown to pregnancy site pretty much every time I test. Which, as indicated above, is way too much.
@general_organa, sorry about the BFN and temps. My only expericences with UTIs were decades ago, but FWIW, all I remember was the pain. And the lingering feeling afer I went like I still had to go.
ETA 10PM and still no dinner. Despite spending well over an hour at the grocery store, he forgot 2 things and had to go back
Month/Cycle: 5/5
CD/DPO: ETA CD25
Timing: sucky
R/R: this is the first month i havnt really had any symptoms to spot at all so im feeling like its a no for sure but then this little voice in the back of my mind tells me “it will be this cycle since you are not expecting it”. Its a never ending cycle of crazy in my head.Typical LP length: ?
Testing: tomorrow becuase we are headed out on a camping trip with my parents and i really dont want to deprive myself of drinking all the beer if its not worth it.
CS/Q:none
GTKY: If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be?
A bear: busy busy all summer. Stuffing my face all fall. Wanting to check out and sleep all winter and making my clow reapreance in spring. And i feel like a bear would get hangry and i get hangey at least once a week.