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TFAS w/o 11/19
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What number are you trying for?
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What number are you trying for?
Cycle/Month?
WTO/TWW?
Ages of other child(ren)?
Any thoughts about this cycle?
Any questions?
Rant/Rave/Brag:
GTKY: What is your favorite Christmas present ever (kid-age and as an adult)?
Re: TFAS w/o 11/19
Cycle/Month? 7/7 (1 benched)
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 1.5
Any thoughts about this cycle? Hoping for an early Christmas present!!
Any questions? Nah
Rant/Rave/Brag: We just got one of those huge hiking backpacks for more ~hardcore~ hikes so DH could carry DS since he is getting so much heavier! We went up to the mountains to one of our favorite hikes and the parking lot was full, so we decided to continue going up the mountain going through the windiest part (like, a TON of switchbacks). All of a sudden we heard not-so-good sound and all I could smell was vomit. Poor DS got car sick! Needless to say we did not get to test out our fancy hiking backpack that day. I feel like I still smell vomit in my nose. Eeeeeeew.
GTKY: What is your favorite Christmas present ever (kid-age and as an adult)?Kid Christmas - tie between my Molly American girl (yeahhh!!) and a Polly Pocket mansion thingy. I had that thing circled in the JC Penney catalog for weeks! (Remember those! Lol!)
Adult Christmas - first Christmas I was with DH he bought me a ton of bike stuff so we could ride together. It has since been one of our favorite activities together!
*ETA R/R, lol.
What number are you trying for? #2
Cycle/Month? 6/7
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child(ren)? 13 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? Just been a crazy rollercoaster from AO cycle to late ovulation, and temp drops and rises.
Any questions? Best car ride toys? Sometimes DD likes books, but sometimes she throws them, and she's not very entertained by screens.
Rant/Rave/Brag: Nursed DD for the last time on Saturday evening. I've been ready to stop for awhile but I wanted to plan our last time together and enjoy every moment. I feel like with that precious moment in my heart, I can close that chapter out and move on without regret.
GTKY: What is your favorite Christmas present ever (kid-age and as an adult)? My mom one time bought me a full outfit, dress, earrings, heels, the whole nine yards. I was a young teenager, I think, and I loved it! As an adult, I loved going to this light show a nearby bontanical garden puts on. DH took me for my birthday/Christmas and it was a magical evening.Cycle/Month? 6/5
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 2
Any thoughts about this cycle? Like @lillywonderland also hoping for an early Christmas present!!!
Any questions? No
Rant/Rave/Brag: My work situation is driving me nuts. I have a job that I may or may not lose so I have one foot out the door already, and yet my boss keeps expecting me to be fully present. I am hoping one of my interviews pans out so I can just get out of there.
GTKY: What is your favorite Christmas present ever (kid-age and as an adult)?As a kid, definitely the year we got SNES. I know that most kids liked Sega Genesis the best but I always thought SNES was way better.
As an adult... hmm... I'm not sure! Nothing really comes to mind.
@riff323 Sega was terrible. NINTENDO ALL THE WAY! The only reason why anyone would want Sega was the Lion King game (and maybe Sonic...). lol.
*ETA Clarification since my brain works too fast.
@lillywonderland yeah, I have to admit that the Lion King and Sonic games were pretty cool. There was a game called Bubsy that I also liked (our neighbors had Sega and we had SNES, so we all got to share).
Cycle/month: 6
WTO/TWW: WTO, but just barely.
Ages of other children: just turned 2
Thoughts about this cycle? How about we just all get early Christmas presents this year
Any questions? Anybody else with a toddler--what are you getting them for Christmas?
GTKY: I'm with @lillywonderland on this one. My American Girl Doll was my fave gift. That year (I was maybe 9?) I had looked up in the catalog hour big the doll box was, and measured every single present under the tree. Well my mom clearly knew what I was doing, and ended up hiding it under my sister's bed. When she brought it out on Christmas, I knew immediately that it was the exact right size. It was the best.
As an adult, I'm easy. Last year DH got me a massage and that was 💯
@riff323 I hope you can get the heck outta there, that work situation sounds sucky.
@marebear15 do you think the weaning is contributing to your weird cycle?
Cycle/Month? Lost count and dont want to think about it right now.
WTO/TWW? Benched
Ages of other child(ren)? DS is 3, niece is basically 10 (and 15 behavior wise 🙄)
Any thoughts about this cycle? .......
Any questions?
Rant/Rave/Brag: Swiched DS over to a twin bed this weekend. Hes super excited but still hasnt made it past 5 without demanding we go get him. I'm hoping I'll have the ability to start going to lay with him until he falls back to sleep. BUT we made huge progress in potty training this weekend. I knew he would just do it whe he was re ready and we have made it! All weekend (even while out shopping) he told us he needed to go and stayed dry a good 90% of the time!
GTKY: What is your favorite Christmas present ever (kid-age and as an adult)? As a kids, tickle me Elmo (still have him too...) as an adult, my kitchen aid mixer!@lillywonderland - Yay for getting our boobs back, lol! Ooh, I forgot about paper. Maybe I could give DD some to tear up in the car.
@jennifer_louise - I'm not really planning on getting DD much for Christmas because I know she's getting stuff from the grandparents and aunts and uncles. She'll probably just play with the boxes anyways. But I'm thinking about a Little Tikes table and chair so she can use it to color on.
I do think weaning has made this a weird cycle! I read that weaning can cause fertility issues until your cycles regulate. But then a lot of other articles say that weaning is the only way to iron out fertility issues like LP defect, etc. So it's the solution but also the cause?? Lol idk.
@marebear15 Congrats on making it this far! It is such a hard and rewarding trip and I am glad you got to enjoy your last session!
@riff323 I feel you on the job stuff. We are going through so many changes and I am nervous for March to come along because of the market I am in.
@prpl11butterfly yay for potty training being easy and a twin bed! That is a huge weekend! One day he will love when you come in and lay with him to get back to sleep.
What number are you trying for? 3
Cycle/Month? 7/4
WTO/TWW? who even knows.. Not really thinking about it.
Ages of other child(ren)? 6 & 3
Any thoughts about this cycle? No christmas present for me.
Any questions?
Rant/Rave/Brag: We put all of our trees this weekend and started our craft tree earlier than normal. It is my favorite tree and my most special tree. We do an ornament a day/every other day during December and by Christmas day it is all full and happy! I love the Holiday. Even in my situation there is nothing that can get me down.
GTKY: What is your favorite Christmas present ever (kid-age and as an adult)? Oh man best Christmas present ever was a sit n spin. I freaking loved that thing. Adult: A family portrait that we had made 2 years ago, MH had put on metal and it is so precious to me.Cycle/Month? ?/13 (I don't have a predictable cycle. I've had 3 postpartum periods)
WTO/TWW? waiting to see my fertility doc
Ages of other child(ren)? 15 months
I'm new here, and it was suggested I join this thread as I have a LO already. A very expensive LO that was the result of a heckin time with a fertility doctor and a lot of money spent on IVF. And here we are, meeting with our fertility doctor again in a couple of weeks to discuss lighting more money on fire.
@prpl11butterfly : um, you pretty much kicked this weekend's behind. I think we *may* do potty training this weekend (gasp!) - we're home, it's going to be raining, and DD has been tinkling in the potty so much recently. I'm slightly nervous about this, though.
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? Cycle 5 (no idea what month now.....effin long cycles)
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 2
Any thoughts about this cycle? Was all fired up and excited, but now DH will likely be out of town during FW. Ugh. But...temping, and started taking inositol (see below)
Any questions? When we were TTC #1, I visited the RE and he felt I was a "soft call" for PCOS (some U/S findings and blood work compatible with diagnosis, others not). Actually had to not do any treatment at that time due to finance and work/moving, but managed to have our DD. Now, I have lots of similar stuff happening - long cycles, about every 3rd or 4th one an-O (no longer BFing). So, while I'm waiting to get in with RE, I'm going to take inositol as a PCOS support. Maybe it's woo-woo, but I figure it can't hurt? Not sure if this is really a question?
Rant/Rave/Brag: nothing here
GTKY: What is your favorite Christmas present ever (kid-age and as an adult)? Kid: Molly doll (crazy how many of us had Molly!) Adult: Roomba!!!! (My parents got "her" for us when I was pregnant, and I LOVE her so much! Although, DD is now terrified, so everyday she comes home, finds Roomba, and gets worried -- "Mommy? Meemba??? Meemba??)@klmcguire: the craft tree sounds like an amazing idea! What a sweet tradition!
@riff3232: Sega for life! hahaha. But that's because of Sonic (and spinball) and the Disney series of games (Aladdin, Lion King)
@marebear15 I hope this cycle works out for you!! If it doesn't, then hopefully your body can regulate post BFing.
@prpl11butterfly congrats on Potty Progress!!
@kylienoin welcome! I hope your stay is short!
@klmcguire your craft tree sounds amazing!
@prpl11butterfly you rock, mama! Do you think DS would listen to those special toddler alarms that light up when it's time to get out of bed? I know some kids have success with those.
@jennifer_louise hahaha your American Girl Doll story made me laugh! I can sort of relate... the year I got Samantha (sorry, my Molly friends) was the one and only year I went snooping for presents. I found her in the cellar and was excited, but then I found that Christmas wasn't very fun because I knew what I was getting.
@prpl11butterfly Wahooooo for potty training!! You get a gold star! Also, kitchenaid stand mixer ❤️. I’m still waiting for mine. I got a food processor a few years ago but I rarely use it...eep. I really want to use the stand mixer for making macarons (which I have never done, but I feel like they would be fun/delicious to make!)
@klmcguire Ugggggh the car seat was so discusting. I’m gonna get one of those “potty training” piddle pads for the car seat - I feel like it would help the vom not travel so deep in the crevices. So. Freakin. Gross. The ornament tree sounds so neat! How big is it? Is it a wooden tree or a faux tree?
@kylienoin Welcome!! I hope your stay here is short & sweet!
@Icking82 Omg, a roomba! I have wanted one of those for so long! DS saw a roomba for the first time at SIL’s house and was instantly scared by it. Poor little nugget. 🤣 Do you have carpet or tile/hardwood? Do you think it works well on carpet? We currently have carpet but ~eventually~ will get hardwood.
I’m surprised that Molly was popular - I feel like everyone wanted Samantha when I was younger. No one wanted the nerd in the glasses except for me! 🤓
@marebear15 did you do anything to commemorate the last time nursing? I'm having a hard time coming up with something. In the car DS has travel water markers and a little coloring pad. It's all just water and when it evaporates the color on the picture goes away and you start over (he's 15 months) he likes it sometimes but usually he just dances to our music back there or plays with his stuffed animals.
@riff323 work stress sucks! I'm sorry you have that going on! Hopefully you'll find something new quickly.
@prpl11butterfly how are you feeling? I read last week you were having a rough time.
@kylienoin welcome!!!
@Icking82 I don't know anything about PCOS but I hope the RE has answers for you. PS I LOVE my roomba
@jennifer_louise my son is 15 months and for Christmas he's getting a potty chair, a toddler playset/climber, books, tickets to the toddler bounce at sky zone, clothes, a little people set, and flash cards for colors/numbers/letters.
@lillywonderland I hope DS feels better. Sorry that your trip was busted. And that smell...ugh it lingers forever.....
@marebear15 I'm happy that your last nursing session was a beautiful one. I'll never forget mine with DS ❤
@riff323 I hope you get to leave the job soon. It's so hard to be half there and half not. But when you don't think you'll be staying, it makes it so much worse. Fx for you!
@jennifer_louise omg a massage sounds wonderful. It's been about 8yrs since my last one....
@klmcguire hugs. I'm glad that the holiday is bringing your spirits up.
@kylienoin welcome. Fx that things go quicky for you!
@lcking82 if you think shes ready, go for it! I haven't been pushing DS because I knew it would just click. We have a netobot and ds loves to check to see if hes made it home lol.
@daisy0322 thanks for asking. I'm feeling better physically. Emotionally it's day by day. This has not been a good year and I'm ready to move on.
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 2/2
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 15 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? I'm out this cycle due to travel for thanksgiving and hunting trips .... I'm a little salty about it.
Any questions? No ma'am
Rant/Rave/Brag: not right now just frustrated that this will definitely not be my month. However we are moving in December so it would be nice to not have morning sickness while moving.
GTKY: What is your favorite Christmas present ever (kid-age and as an adult)?kid- so we didn't have a lot of money but I REALLY wanted a play house so my parents made me one out of a refrigerator box complete with curtains, a mail box, welcome mat, Christmas lights hung, etc.
Adult- well my parents are giving me granite countertops for our new house for Christmas this year so I'm gonna go with that
@daisy0322 I'm sorry this isn't your month. Those cycles are so hard.
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 4
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 21 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? Hoping it's longer than my last cycle.
Any questions? Nope
Rant/Rave/Brag: Just hoping I O this cycle. I'm probably going to buy OPKs next cycle, if no luck this month. I am not temping as DS still wakes up several times per night, and I know it would likely be inaccurate. But I hate having so little info to go on.
GTKY: What is your favorite Christmas present ever (kid-age and as an adult)? Hmm... Honestly Christmas was always great but my favorite kid and adult presents were both for different occasions. For my favorite kid present my parents got me a horse for my 12th birthday. They put a happy birthday banner on the saddle to her bridle and walking out of the house and seeing her for the first time was a moment I will never forget. As an adult, my favorite gift was a surprise trip to Ireland my husband planned for our 5th anniversary. The entire week was amazing, and Ireland was my number 1 bucket list destination.@marebear15 I just saw the post tagged me in on the other thread yes he is an odd ball toddler but he just gets so upset if someone is unhappy with him. I feel like people are going to think we beat him lol but he's never even heard us yell once. I am really similar though I'm a perfectionist for people to not be mad at me.
@marebear15 I’ve always just let ds pick the toy he wants to take with him. I’m forever finding trucks and trains in the car haha.
@riff323 loved our SNES! I never even knew anyone with a sega.
@jennifer_louise at that age we got ds a balance bike, duplo legos and new books since we read as part of our bedtime routine.
@prpl11butterfly hooray for potty training! I also let ds show me when he was ready and it was so easy compared to me trying to force it. He is finally staying dry at night so I think we will be able to ditch the pull-ups entirely, soon.
@kylienoin welcome!
@lcking82 Ive found inositol makes a difference for me. Like you, I am on the fence with a pcos diagnosis. The inositol helps a lot with my carb cravings.
@daisy0322 granite countertops sounds like an awesome gift to me!
@WinchesterGirl a horse is like a dream gift lol. How awesome!
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? Benched/24
WTO/TWW? TWW but it doesn’t matter since I’m benched
Ages of other child(ren)? 3
Any thoughts about this cycle? Nothing because my temps are all over the place and I skipped quite a few days
Any questions? Anyone dealing with a threenager? Terrible twos has got nothing on 3’s. I feel like I’ve tried everything to get him to listen. Everything ends in a fight and I’m exhausted at the end of the day.
Rant/Rave/Brag: I’ve been MIA the past week. Been dealing with the stomach bug going through the house and preparing for my parents coming to visit. Not really knowing where I belong here since I’m benched, so I feel like I’m just in and out everywhere and suck at being supportive.
GTKY: What is your favorite Christmas present ever (kid-age and as an adult)? As a kid, my gameboy (the original before color screens existed). As an adult, my dyson vacuum. I think that’s the year I really broke into adulthood. I was so excited for that vacuum haha.I finally figured out why weaning is so hard for me!!! It was the first thing in motherhood I felt like I didnt screw up. I had a horrible pregnancy and was on bedrest then after 41 hours of labor and 4 of pushing I had to have a c section, once he was born I had soul crushing post partum depression. Nursing came easy to me and it saved my life when I was suicidal and my son wouldn't take a bottle. I think I'm just so grateful that I was able to and scared of all the "what if" things that could've happened that it's just a big milestone for me to admit I don't need it anymore. I think realizing that too will help me come to terms with it.
Despite the rough beginning, and not being able to see her until at least 12 hours after birth, we managed to have no issues breastfeeding.
If you need this for your mental health, then don't stop until you are BOTH ready. It's not completely necessary to wean before TTC, and I know tons of ladies who have gotten pregnant while bfing.
What number are you trying for? 2.
Cycle/Month? technically -2. We will officially start trying in January
WTO/TWW? TWW, 3dpo
Ages of other child(ren)? DS is 22 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? I am SO excited that I had a legit LH surge this month. When trying for #1, it was not uncommon for me to get multiple days of positive OPKs.
Any questions?
Rant/Rave/Brag:
GTKY: What is your favorite Christmas present ever (kid-age and as an adult)? Kid age was probably a My twin doll when I was 10. You send in a pic and they make the doll look like you. Adult age was a space heater to use in the bathroom lol. I hate being cold when I get out of the shower.BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
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Diagnoses and Treatments
PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
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BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏
BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
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Diagnoses and Treatments
PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
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BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏