TWW Monday 12/24

elle-0409 · December 2018

**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!** Month/Cycle: CD/DPO: Timing: Typical LP length: Testing: R/R: CS/Q:

elle-0409 · December 2018

I apologize. The Bump has been weird for me the past few days. Let me try to repost with the proper formatting here:

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galentine · December 2018

Merry Christmas Eve!!

@jennifer_louise, did you end up deciding to test/pack a test with you for tomorrow? I compromised with myself and packed some cheapies instead of FRERs. I figure they are much easier to hide (so tiny!) and also not as sensitive, so if they are bfns, I can still sort of convince myself they may just not be sensitive enough yet. Overthinking, party of 1!

Month/Cycle: 4/3

CD/DPO: 29/10

Timing: -4, -2, -1, 0

Typical LP length: 14

Testing: bfn today, will test again tomorrow

R/R: Raves - I'm so excited it's Christmas Eve! ❤❤ Also, I successfully hid my testing this morning from a house full of relatives, so I'm basically a TTC ninja.

CS/Q: nope

cdnrunning · December 2018

@galentine sorry for the BFN- still early in the game though!!! Also are you 100% positive of O date?

Month/Cycle: 2/2 after break

CD/DPO: 33/11-13 - not sure of O

Timing: not superb

Typical LP length: 8-9

Testing: BFN

R/R: Rant: Not sure where I belong, my luteal phase is longer because I'm on progesterone. The last time I was on it, I still got AF without having to stop the progesterone. So I'm super annoyed at that! I think I'll give it one more day then stop taking it to bring on AF and we can get started on another cycle. Rave: We're Jewish. It's pretty chill right now, in laws are visiting for winter break and we're enjoying playing cards (casino is the game we play). Good thing I'm not a sore loser because I haven't won a game yet

CS/Q: nope

galentine · December 2018

@cdnrunning, I'm pretty sure on O date, although not 100%, I guess. If anything, I would think I maybe O'd a day earlier (making me 11dpo). I'm not too worried, I know it's still early. Edited to add - enjoy your card games! Sounds fun! 😊

mommyshark13 · December 2018

@galentine and @cdnrunning So sorry for the BFNs

Month/Cycle: 4/4

CD/DPO: 17/2

Timing: O-2, O-1, O

Typical LP length: 14

Testing: planning to wait until 12dpo

R/R: Rave: I'm very excited for Christmas eve. Rant: We celebrate with my ILs today bleh.

CS/Q: None

kiki047 · December 2018

@elle-0409 thank you for starting the dailies!

From this weekend:
@jennifer_louise I was around, but mobile bumping is the worst for tagging people so I tend to just love-tit. After your comment about how every pee that isn't on a stick goes to waste, I POAS like 3x yesterday.

Then I held it for as long as humanly possible this morning but I somehow managed to not test and it's killing me inside.
@MotherofDragons The Disney Marathon! How cool. I know a couple people who have done it and they loved it.
@galentine Sending you lots of good mojo if you do decide to test tomorrow morning. I will be doing the same.
@kagesstarshroom hope you survived your drive! Your first chart is looking good. Also, your pic of your dogs is soooo sweet!
@marbellie I don't ski but I know some who do and they've skied right into their second trimester. I think some camps would frown upon it but as long as you're safe and aren't exposed to extremes in temperature (high or low) there's no reason why you couldn't. It isn't like skiing is a contact sport or anything. Assuming you're half decent and won't just slide down the hills on your butt lol.

Month/Cycle: 12/9

CD/DPO: 30/10

Timing: -5, -3, -2, -1

Typical LP length: unknown.

Testing: BFN yesterday (x3 lol - see above). I went for my progesterone bloodwork on Friday and then they wanted to see me again Saturday. When I got there the tech said to me "why are you here? You already did your prog test yesterday" *then muttering to herself as she flipped through my file, "Ah, ok, you're probably pregnant, that's why.... *loudly to me* OK, give me your arm." Ummm, what? Obviously I went home and POAS but nothing. My progesterone (and estrogen) levels are high, 60.9 on Friday and 70.6 on Saturday. It was between 4-6 before ovulation.

R/R: I'm totally confused by this cycle and frustrated. I've been SS like crazy but today some of those symptoms have subsided ever so slightly so my heart is hurting. I will continue POAS until AF arrives though. If I make it that far, I don't go for beta testing until Jan 3rd.

CS/Q: Temps holding high still, but that's not unusual for me. My temps don't usually drop until 2 days into AF.

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mommyshark13 · December 2018

@kiki047 Wow.... a big wtaf to that tech.

kiki047 · December 2018

@galentine sorry for the BFN, but heck yes to being a TTC ninja. We're almost cycle buddies this month so it's a big ol' Christmas pee party.
@cdnrunning cards sound like a fun way to spend time with loved ones over the holidays. My brother is super competitive so I don't like playing with him but it's fun with other people, lol! Sorry you're kind of in LP limbo right now, and for the BFN.

@mommyshark13 RIGHT?! She got our hopes wayyy up. I like her 300x better than the normal, weekday tech but there's a reason they're not supposed to give "advice" because now if I'm not KU she will have put all these ideas in my head. *TW* she also admitted she has twin boys so since I released 2 eggs this cycle she's all "Hopefully it's twins, then you only have to do this once!" Says who? *end TW*
Don't get me wrong, I love when people show excitement because I feel like MF and I are very guarded and cynical about this whole process so it warms our cold little hearts when others are excited for us but man that BFN was a slap in the face.

nomangos23 · December 2018

@kiki047 Aww kiki I'm sorry for the BFN

I'v been refreshing the board all AM for your update. I know its hard not to get your hopes up, but there's DEFINITELY still time. Plus, how that you've been through a "diagnostics" cycle, you RE will have a better picture for the adjustments to make next time, if this one doesn't work out. I'm staying hopeful for you, however!!

marbellie · December 2018

@galentine haha i too have a black belt in covert test taking, I only want DH to know about half of my crazy attempts. Sorry about the BFN.

@cdnrunning sorry about the BFN, but I hope you enjoy the family time!

@mommyshark13 I'm mad but laughing because that song is stuck in my head now. Good luck this cycle!

@kiki047 thanks for letting me know, I'm NOT an expert skier but comfortably do blues, so I'm thinking sticking to greens wouldn't be bad. Ugh, that's frustrating about that tech, and sorry about the BFN! There's still a chance though right?

Month/Cycle: 3/4

CD/DPO: 17/5 (though I'm not certain certain which day was O so this is a guess)

Timing: -3, O, +2 (assuming the above is right)

Typical LP length: 13-14

Testing: Jan. 1 (but I'm not sure I can hold ito, I'm only a few days past O and I'm already looking at the medicine cabinet with each pee)

R/R: Rant - I really dislike taking pills so taking prenatals every day even when I know each cycle isn't the one (because of no symptoms), is the slightest bit annoying. I want to switch to gummies but heard they aren't as good for you. Rave- Merry Christmas Eve to those who celebrate!

CS/Q: my temp dipped a little this morning

kiki047 · December 2018

@nomangos23 thank you, friend. I'm just holding onto that idea that it's still early. Part of me is glad I didn't test this morning, which is hilarious because of my convo with MF on Saturday about when we're going to test. I talked him into Sunday then didn't even test Monday morning as planned

The BFN was harder on him than me though; he feels like it's his "fault" because my body responded well to the letrozole and his swimmers just needed to cross the finish line. Seeing him so sad is harder on my heart than the actual letdown of the HPT.

jennifer_louise · December 2018

@galentine You are such a ninja! I'm impressed. AFM - I'm losing my nerve about testing tomorrow. I have a FRER but my brother's downstairs bathroom is broken so I'd have to pee on it upstairs in the bathroom right by my brother's room. I haven't identified why that makes me feel weird, BUT, it does for some reason. I think I'm just looking for an excuse to avoid a BFN on Christmas.

@cdnrunning enjoy your family time!

Haha @kiki047 pee on all the sticks for me! Also so weird that somebody could say "you're probably pregnant" so casually!!! As if it's not all of our most desperate hope? Ugh

@marbellie I had the gummies last cycle but they just didn't feel healthy. Or effective. Not sure why, probably cuz they tasted like candy lol

Month/cycle: 7

CD/DPO: 24/8DPO

Timing: pretty solid

Typical LP length: 9-12

Testing: I don't know, okay? Stop asking me!! (lol jk)

R/R: having tons of fun with my fam. My parents were so shocked to see me yesterday (we surprised them) and their happiness made me sure I made the right choice.
Lots of ♥️♥️ to you ladies today!!

Cs/Q:

kiki047 · December 2018

@jennifer_louise oooh your chart is still looking so good! I KWYM about feeling weird about POAS with people nearby. I mean, it's the same as just regular peeing but somehow not... If you're worried about drinking, I had a glass of wine on Saturday at 8dpo because my Mom is convinced I'm KU and I really just needed a drink. MF declares all dramatically in her direction, "But honey, I thought you said you'd stop drinking now that...-OW why did you pinch me?" He thinks it's hilarious to torment her. I just wanted to enjoy my wine in peace. Team drink til it's pink!

elle-0409 · December 2018

Hey, Ladies. I’m out. GL to you all! Please blow up that grad thread! And Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! ❤️❤️❤️

marbellie · December 2018

@jennifer_louise yeah that aspect of it doesn't help either haha. What are those two red lines on your chart for? I want to definitely do better about charting and learning about it since I started about a month ago.

@kiki047 haha, that's hilarious. Yes drink 'til it's pink here too!

@elle-0409 I'm sorry to hear that, good luck for next cycle!

jennifer_louise · December 2018

@elle-0409 hugs, friend. We'll miss you over here (although I won't be here for much longer either).

@kiki047 lol YH. I might take you up on that "drink til it's pink". I have my fingers crossed hard it will be pink for you and that'll be your last glass for so long!

@marbellie My chart is kinda weird because my app is actually meant for pregnancy avoidance through NFP. So the lines are to figure out your "low temp level" and "high temp level" and once your BBT goes above the HTL (and you have three days of nonfertile CM) you can safely have sex without getting KU. A little ironic since I'm using it while TTC, but basically I just ignore what it tells me

kagesstarshroom · December 2018

just here to tag since I've been following along all day on my phone lol & am decidedly bad at posting from my phone ...(unless I'm in a super long car ride apparently)

everyone gets a heart tonight.

@kiki047 sorry for the BFN(s) & the weird encounter. double-you tee eff! =./ we made it to NJ safely & the dogs have been goood.

@galentine yr my fave POAS ninja; i'm proud of you--good luck tomorrow!!!!

@cdnrunning i love card games, but i'm a bad winner AND a bad loser. sorry for the bfn =/

@jennifer_louise my chart weirdness continues, too, with FF moving my O date up two days after today's temp--ahh! / have you thought about using a different app or do you like the avoidance one? I guess if it "knows" your cycle, it wouldn't really work best to switch to one that would have to relearn stuff--unless you could import the data... anyway. / that's really cool you surprised your parents!

glad you're having so much fun.
@marbellie alllll the strength to you, I'm with you at wanting to POAS early my friend lol but that's like... flushing 50 cents down the toilette haha. merry xmas eve to you, too! (literally, too, since it's, like, night.)

@elle-0409 MERRYY MERRYY to you tooo.

....and to all a good night!

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cdnrunning · December 2018

@kiki047 sorry for your crappy experience. It's sad that some people are oblivious to what they're doing/saying and how it can impact the recipient of the message. Clearly in the wrong line of work!!

@marbellie I'm with you a 100%. I used to eat the gummies but then I got sick of them because they were too sweet. Now I'm on some stupid organic crap that I have to take three times a day and they're the size of horse pills. Gross!!!

@kagesstarshroom I'm not always the great winner. I mean it's not like I do a touchdown dance or anything, but I may flaunt it just a bit lol

AFM - I think I'm at dpo 10-13 so I'm going to stop progesterone to induce AF. I think I'm ok with it, sort of, because our timing wasn't fantastic. We'll join the SMEP club as VIP members next cycle

cdnrunning · December 2018

Oh and Merry Christmas to everyone that celebrates!!! We're Jewish and will be eating Chinese food at home tonight!!! So excited for the terryiaki stir fry. The chicken has been marinating since last night. Yum.

marbellie · December 2018

@jennifer_louise thanks for the info!

@kagesstarshroom currently mentally chanting "yes I am rational, I am strong" as I head to the bathroom 😂

@cdnrunning wow, that puts my one horse pill complaints into perspective. Enjoy the yummy Chinese food!

Merriest of Christmas to all those who celebrate! My DH did great with a lovely new necklace gift~ it's my first price of fine jewelery other than my engagement/wedding ring

kagesstarshroom · December 2018

@cdnrunning happy chinese food day! a lot of my jewish friends also went to the movies xmas day— is that a tradition in addition to chinese food for y’all also or something else? i like the assortment of traditions ppl have this time of year & im interested in which are unique to an area/family & which are wider spread.

@marbellie haha i like that mantra: perfecto.

MrsAmandaTollison · December 2018

Good afternoon and Happy Holidays. This is my first post in a very long time. Month/Cycle: Not sure about the 6th month CD/DPO: 26/12 Timing: 0 Typical LP length: Not Sure Testing: Soon. Waiting. R/R: All I want for Christmas! CS/Q: No

cdnrunning · December 2018

@kagesstarshroom yes absolutely! If it was just the two of us we would have definitely planned a movie but instead we'll enjoy food at home and another round of cards with my inlaws. Hoping I can win at least one damn game tonight lol

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