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TWW Wednesday 08/08
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Re: TWW Wednesday 08/08
CD/DPO: 29/9 or 10
Timing: Thinking good
Typical LP length: 9
Testing: new expensive ones coming in via amazon tmrw...
R/R: FINALLY getting our washer and dryer in this week... I will say, if anyone is thinking of buying from Lowes, ours was incredibly helpful when we found out the ones we bought were back-ordered until mid Sept. They basically said to come in and pick whatever we want for the price we paid on the other set.
needless to say...
CS/Q:
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
CD/DPO: 17/3
Timing: -1, 0, +1
Typical LP length: Unsure - this is the first time I've Od since coming off BC in April
Testing: Not yet
R/R: I'm not really sure about this month's timing. Frankly, I wasn't sure if I was even going to O - I've been having an-O cycles since April so we were more or less just having fun
MH and I held our Family Ops meeting last night and it turns out that I MAY be able to join him on his super-special work trip next month which is during FW (!! I was so bummed about missing it!). I winked and said, "Lets make a baby on your trip, hotstuff!" and he goes, "I'm nervous," - with a completely deadpan face. It really caught me off guard.
He talks about babies with his friends often, and even brings up the subject. A few friends know we've started trying (which I'm not a fan of, but he's said it out of excitement with the best of intentions). He's helped me scout out good docs through his coworkers (I'm new to the area), we've planned it all financially, etc. His comment last night made me a little sad. I know that everyone who takes this seriously is a little nervous (so am I) but ...I don't know. I suppose I want him to be as (outwardly?) excited as I am.
CS/Q:
I'm brand new to this daily - when do you ladies typically test? Seems like its all over the board according to which test you use?
Chart in spoiler if you're interested.
Also, I've read several places that the average implantation is 9 DPO and even then, most women won't turn a test. I think this link was shared with me earlier: https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test/
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
@harrierwife I usually try and wait until 10 dpo but some start early like 8 dpo.
Month/Cycle: 8/8
@harrierwife MH said something similar early on. He is afraid of not wanting to spend time with our child because of still wanting to do his hobbies. It can be a scary conversation because you feel like you are alone in the process, but it is good to talk about it. We have a plan to make sure each of us still gets our "me" time so that we don't feel overwhelmed. I hope you are able to talk it out. With regards to your testing questions, I don't test unless AF doesn't show. Implantation for me is typically around 9 or 10 dpo so my hormone levels won't be high enough until 3 to 4 days after implantation. This puts it right around the time AF would be due for me. I did break earlier this week and test with First Response, but it was too early.
Month/Cycle: 18/15
CD/DPO: 26/11
Timing: -5, -3, -1
Typical LP length: 13-14
Testing: Maybe Saturday if AF doesn't show.
R/R: Nothing really
CS/Q:
@chichiphin - We buy from Lowes for reasons like that. DH has a good rapport with several of the salesmen at our local Lowes and we get all kinds of deals from them.
@harrierwife *TW: BFP* I was able to turn a test on 10 dpo with a FRER. If it's internet cheepies, I might wait til 12 DPO or the day AF is due. Btw, I think I disagree with FF and would put you at 2DPO today.
@harrierwife Congrats on O! That's always very exciting for the first time off BC. FX your timing was good enough! Testing is a personal choice. Some are anxious and start testing really early (8/9 dpo), and some will wait a day or two before AF is supposed to arrive, some can manage to wait till after AF is supposed to show up. Depends on how long you can personally hold out before you cave in and test if you are just crazy about peeing on sticks. Or maybe depending on what tests you have. I used to be really obsessive about testing early because I thought "how cute would that be if I could catch it early and watch the line get darker" and now I try to wait as long as I can. I have the Wondfo cheapies from Amazon. I will usually do at least one the day AF is due if I haven't already done one a day or two before. I know there can be mixed reviews on some of the cheapies being able to even detect before missed AF. countdowntopregnancy.com will give you best dates to test like @chichiphin said. I will be testing this time around 10/11 dpo.
@asupernovablizzardstorm I'm sorry about your temp drop.
Month/Cycle: 14/14
CD/DPO: 24/8
Timing: -1, 0, +1
Typical LP length: 11
Testing: Waiting till Friday or Saturday unless my cramps get worse at which point I'll just WFAF.
R/R: Cramping started yesterday, but it's been pretty mild and not too frequently. At times I try to convince myself it's just gas, really really low gas and not AF sending in her RSVP.
CS/Q: nope
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
Excuse this long ramble but I hope it's helpful: When I was that person, DH was very excited and would not join the what-ifs conversation.. it made things fester for me and it was pretty hard on our relationship. This year, when it came up for DH, I investigated. I asked him what the things were that were scaring him.. typical stuff like our relationship, personal time, physical space, personal goals and desires, finances. It seemed like a lot but I thought about it all, actually made a spreadsheet and answered all of his concerns with options, as well as added things that I felt were his personal goals and how I would help him achieve those. Eventually, he really had nothing to worry about because I had come up with good solutions to everything and he got back on the same baby-loving page as me.
Edit because I'm silly.
Crazy day today, sorry I won't have time to respond to everyone else!
Chart:
Month/Cycle: 1/1
CD/DPO: 31/9 dpi according to Glow app but who knows really. Just went off bc (IUD) on 7/23.
Timing: -4, -1
Typical LP length: *shrug emoji* eeks I hope it all becomes clearer in the next couple months!
Testing: waiting till next week if it's even necessary this month
R/R: nothing really
harrierwife Your timing and chart look great! Yay for ovulating!
Month/Cycle: 2/3
CD/DPO: 17/3
Timing: -5,-3,-2 (Giving shettles method a try)
Typical LP length: 12-13
Testing: Probably start testing way to early with cheapos and use a FRER on 10DPO
Chart in spoiler
Also, thanks to everyone for their input about my H and his reaction last night. We're good communicators so I'll be sure to keep his feelings high-up on the docket. He's down for all this, but it took him a little while to resolve it all in his head. I love the spreadsheet idea!