WTO Tuesday 4/30

kbrown2385 · April 2019

**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 (trigger warning) 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!**

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kbrown2385 · April 2019

Month/Cycle: 29/3 AL

CD: 14

WAYDTGKU: metformin, clomid w/monitoring, TI, progesterone after o, Tempdrop, opk, pnv, ubiquinol, vit c,d,e, methylfolate, baby aspirin, ww, low carb

R/R: I was woken up by a weird noise this morning. It sounded like a screeching cat. Idk if it was in my dreams or outside but it certainly got my heart going.

I had lots of cramping yesterday so hopefully that means things are growing. The cramping and negative opks are throwing me off though. Hopefully all the cramping means lots of good follicles.

CS/Q:

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inthewoods23 · April 2019

@kbrown2385 FX for all the follicles!

Month/Cycle: 22/21

CD: 21

WAYDTGKU: almost done with this round of BCP

R/R: it was hurting to swallow yesterday and now I seem to have some congestion. It hurts less after having something to drink so I'm not sure if the soreness is from all the cheering and screaming from last week or if it's part of getting sick.

CS/Q: nope

puppylove8910 · April 2019

Month/Cycle: 2/1 AL

CD: 1

WAYDTGKU: Acupuncture, PNV, BBT, CM tracking, HIO two days on, one day off and Pre Seed.

R/R: **TW: Loss**

I'm currently going through a chemical pregnancy loss. It sucks.

CS/Q: I'll put my question in a spoiler since it deals with loss.

Has anyone on here gone through a chemical pregnancy?

puppylove8910 · April 2019

Fingers crossed for good follicles @kbrown2385!

kbrown2385 · April 2019

@inthewoods23 try pineapple juice and honey for your throat! Hope you aren’t getting sick!

@puppylove8910 I’m so sorry for your loss. Rest in spoiler

My most recent loss was a chemical. Did you have any questions? Your more than welcome to pm or join us in the ttcal thread.

puppylove8910 · April 2019

Feel better @inthewoods23!

puppylove8910 · April 2019

Thank you @kbrown2385. I will join the AL thread later today. :'(

whitealbum29 · April 2019

@kbrown2385 - fingers crossed for good follicles!

@inthewoods23 - hopefully you're not getting sick! Last time I had a throat thing I made a version of this hot water/orange/spice drink and it was yummy and soothing. I don't think you need every single ingredient around for it to be good.

@puppylove8910 - I'm so sorry for your loss!

Month/Cycle: 9/9

CD: 6

WAYDTGKU: prenatals, cm, eod, evening primrose oil, preseed, opk's I think

R/R: SO has woken me up the past two mornings like half an hour to an hour before my alarm, once to tell me while half asleep that he smelled something weird and once to inform me he was cold.

Both times he fell back asleep immediately while I lay there. He's lucky he's cute.

CS/Q: nope

kerco925 · April 2019

Month/Cycle: 6 AL

CD: 14

WAYDTGKU: opk, bbt, pnv, ubiquinol, keto diet

R/R: My opk is even lighter today. wtf is going on with my body? I had months where I had a week+ of very positive opks. This cycle and last, I havent gotten one. I have other signs and cd16 is typically my O day, so I am going to assume I will ovulate. I am going to take a test with me to work at test at 10 a.m. as recommended. I know FMU isnt, but I never had a problem with it.

CS/Q: none

inthewoods23 · April 2019

@kerco925 in the last cycle I used OPKs, the first positive one definitely snuck up on me. The day before, the test line wasn't even halfway close to being the same as the control. Next time I tested it was as dark as the control. Maybe you'll surge soon! Definitely not a bad idea to start testing in the middle of the day. Maybe your surges are sometimes short and that's why it seems like you're not catching it.

kerco925 · April 2019

I didnt get a true positive last month and still had a shift. I think my frustration is because my body has been so inconsistent TW since my loss. Every time I think I understand my body, it changes.

inthewoods23 · April 2019

@kerco925 I hope things can get back on track for you! Uncertainty makes TTC so difficult.

nolemama24 · April 2019

Month/Cycle: 4/4

CD: 11

WAYDTGKU: temping with Ava, checking CM/CP, adding a vitamin B complex to my prenatal.

R/R: I am really hoping that perhaps my ovulation on day 21 has been due to stress and being here at my parent's makes me feel less stressed. Also hoping that adding the vitamin B complex will help me ovulate sooner. My husband leaves back to the UK because he could only take off so much from work on May 7th, and that is CD 18. The thought of this month being "wasted" makes me a little rage-y. But hopefully not!!!! C'monnnn body!

Also two questions, my OBGYN wanted to do a ultrasound to (I assume) check for follicles, etc. Should I do that around the time I suspect I ovulate? I learned from you ladies that progesterone blood test should happen a couple days AFTER you ovulate, so I changed my appointment for that since it was originally scheduled on CD 21. Second question: have any of you tried those OTC progesterone creams to start using a few days after ovulation? I saw it at Whole Foods and on Amazon.

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MrsJessS · April 2019

@kbrown2385 FX the cramping is a good thing!!

@inthewoods23 hoping it’s from cheering and you’re not getting sick!!

@puppylove8910 it’s all in the spoiler

I just had an early MC/ CP at the beginning of the month. It really really sucks and I’m so sorry you are going through it too. I also recommend joining the TTCAL thread. The ladies there are amazing and helped me so much. If you have questions or need to talk you are welcome to DM me

@whitealbum29 whyyy do they feel the need to do that?! I hate when MH wakes me up for no good reason

@kerco925 sorry you are having OPK frustration and just stress in general. Hopefully things settle down and your body gets on board quickly!

Month/Cycle: 9/1AL

CD: 13

WAYDTGKU: HIO ED since CD10 hopefully through CD 20 just to be safe 🤣, PNV, tracking CM and CP

R/R: got caught up on Game of Thrones last night. Today I think we are going to a trampoline park and maybe also climbing. Unless MH gets called in to work. Which is frustrating. They were told they got two days off (since they’ve been working away from home every day do the last month) then last night he was told he was on standby to come in today. Oh and I’m making split pea soup from scratch with our Easter hambone so I’m really excited for that

CS/Q: nope

nolemama24 · April 2019

@kbrown2385 FX the cramping is good. OPKs are such a mind game. If I didn’t randomly test one evening before bed, I would have never seen my positive. I thought it was FMU only. Showed me!

@inthewoods23 I hope you aren’t sick. Feel better!

@puppylove8910 I am sorry for your loss. Big hugs!

kbrown2385 · April 2019

@MrsJessS fx yh doesn’t get called in today! Enjoy your soup. I haven’t had that in forever, it sounds delicious!

@nolemama24 hopefully this isn’t a wasted cycle for you! From my understanding you want the progesterone tested 7 days after ovulation. Drs schedule it on cd21 because they base it on everyone having a 28 day cycle and o’ing cd 14. I’d assume the dr wants to check how many follicles you’re producing so doing the scan before ovulation is good.

@whitealbum29 why on earth do either of those reasons sound good enough to wake you up early 🙄. I’d be so annoyed!

@kerco925 sorry you’re having so much trouble with the opks this cycle! Hopefully you start surging again soon!

whitealbum29 · April 2019

@kerco925 - have you ever tried in the afternoon or do those ones just say around 10am is best? I test at around 3ish when I do it, it sounds like you've generally gotten results doing earlier but maybe the exact time you O is shifting? Ugh why isn't there an easier way of figuring out what's going on in there! Maybe experimenting with times in the next couple of days could help straighten things out? Sorry your body is messing with you!

@nolemama24 - hmm I've only had a day 3 FSH test, haven't had actual follicles checked....but I would think it would be around O time? Maybe just before?

@MrsJessS - hopefully your H doesn't get called in! That sounds like a fun day.

varimama · April 2019

@kbrown2385 FX for all the follicles!

@inthewoods23 hope you’re not getting sick

@puppylove8910 I’m so sorry for your loss

@whitealbum29 I hate when SOs wake you up and are able to fall back asleep!

@kerco925 I hope testing midday helps you catch your surge!

@nolemama24 hope this isn’t a wasted cycle for you

@MrsJessS your soup sounds good, I always think after holidays I need to find a better way to use the bones and stuff!

Month/Cycle: 1/1

CD:4

WAYDTGKU: OPKs, CM, pre seed, pnv, HIO at least every other day

R/R: I’m just getting back into working out the last couple months and somehow my knee got hurt and it’s frustrating me trying to rest it and not work out to my full ability. Today was arm day though so it didn’t really affect much and made me feel a lot better. I never thought I’d be a fit person but I honestly feel better after my workouts

CS/Q: none yet

m6agua · April 2019

Month/Cycle: 1/2

CD: 6

WAYDTGKU: FF/BBT/CM, NP Thyroid, Progesterone Cream, Multivitamin, Vit D, Omega 2, Probiotic, Thyromx supplement, Methylated B-Complex. Magnesium Bisglycinate. DH is on Multi, D, Omega 3 w/ CoQ10

R/R: Avengers was great and we were home in time for me to go to bed by 9:30!

CS/Q: I've noticed these last two months that my pre-o temps are a little more than a half a degree higher than they used to be. I'm pretty sure that is a sign that my thyroid/hormones are finally getting back to where they are supposed to be after a year of treatment.
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bows22 · April 2019

Month/Cycle: 5/6

CD: 8

WAYDTGKU: Sex EODish and tracking CM

R/R: it’s so gloomy out today and it makes me not want to do anything. I’m starting to see some CM so maybe I will O early (going to be away from DH CD 14-16)

bows22 · April 2019

Oh @puppylove8910 I’m so sorry. Please take care of yourself ❤️

m6agua · April 2019

@kbrown2385 Oh man, that is not a fun way to wake up. I also was woken up by a cat, mine, he was biting my toes through the blanket!

@inthewoods23 FX you aren't getting sick. Although it does seem like this sore throat, sinus congestion is the thing that is going around recently.

@puppylove8910 I am sorry. I have not been through a chemical, I had a blighted ovum though. Feel free to PM me.

@whitealbum29 That is the worst when it is just before your alarm and not enough time to go back to sleep.

@kerco925 I'm no help with OPKs, sounds like maybe you are just ovulating a day or so earlier. Hopefully things will level out and stay consistent!

@nolemama24 I would NOT start and OTC progesterone cream. I am using progesterone cream, but it is prescribed by my functional practitioner and was made at a compound pharmacy to have the correct dose just for me and I use different amounts at different parts in my cycle. I have no clue about the ultrasound and when it should be.

@mrsJessS That is frustrating about YH work. I hope your soup is good, I made it once and it was terrible. But I also didn't really put anything in it but peas. My fault for not looking at a recipe.

@variemama Good for you for working out. I need to start.

kbrown2385 · April 2019

@m6agua I’m not even convinced it was a cat 🤷🏻‍♀️.

@varimama glad you feel so good working out! I really need to get back into it.

I posted on the infertility friend but I’ll update here too. I have 3 dominate follicles with 2 on the right at 27 and 25mm and one on the left at 21mm. My lining looks really good too so we are a go for this cycle. I also got my peak opk today so I’m sure the next 2 weeks will be nice and long 🙄😆.

puppylove8910 · April 2019

Wonderful news @kbrown2385!!

ejoseph16 · April 2019

Ok, I’ve been lurking for a few days, but I’ll join in today.

Month/Cycle: 4/1 AL

CD: 4

WAYDTGKU: currently benched

R/R: I won’t rant or rave in here, I’ll do that in TTCAL, it’s been a rough few days.

I will say, it’s nice to be back with you ladies despite my current circumstances. I’m sorry to see a few of you in the same situation as me this cycle!

CS/Q: not much to see right now.

@inthewoods23 sorry you aren’t feeling well! Hoping you get better quickly!

@puppylove8910 I’m right with ya, girl! All the feels. I’m joining the TTCAL thread as well. I hope to see you there.

@MrsJessS I’m so sad to see you back here! I hope you are doing ok. 😔

valgal90 · April 2019

@puppylove8910 so sorry love. I have been through it too i know its not easy.

Good luck this month ladies!

Month/Cycle: 16/ +or - 13

CD: 14.... reaching fw now!

WAYDTGKU: opks, herbs, acupuncture..possibly starting progesterone this month after o confirmed w us. I have an appointment w doc next week.

R/R: glad O time is finally approaching however really hoping DH is up to BD everyday this week. He agreed we would so im holding him to it.

CS/Q:Usually only bd 2-3 x in fw and I feel like just has not been enough! ... DH claims he will so better not pull an "im too tired excuse" . Anyone elses SO do this? ... i mean i get it its been a long time ttc now but if we're going to make this happen... it takes work!! ... so over it by now.

kagesstarshroom · April 2019

*lurking*
@valgal90 Haha, so, similarly, MH wasn't "too tired" but his thingy was "injured" from too much hio. (we BDed once, day off, then two days in a row) so he couldn't finish last nice, despite how hot I dressed up for him. Alas! I wanted to get one more in there! I think 3-4 is a good bet, and 2-3 is pretty good too, if it's timed right! Too bad we don't always O on the same day, it would make planning BD so much easier...

whitealbum29 · May 2019

@ejoseph16 - I'm so sorry about your loss and to see back here! I hope it is a short stay! I read your post in TTCAL and I'm glad you have such a great team at work.

@valgal90 - Hopefully your H keeps it together for FW! For mine it is "you're putting too much pressure on me and it won't work if I feel pressured." Well sorry bud, but I can't delete the information from your brain that we're trying, so you're gonna have to take up meditation or something if it's an issue! I keep experimenting with new ways to be more relaxed... No opk's, opk's but don't tell him when fw is, etc.

ejoseph16 · May 2019

@whitealbum29 thank you. We are benched until July, but I wanted to rejoin you all as I will still be tracking everything. But I am hoping it’s a short stay as well, not that I don’t love you all! 😘

MrsJessS · May 2019

@ejoseph16 sorry to see you back here as well. I’m doing ok, better now that MH is home. Hope you are doing ok as well

valgal90 · May 2019

@whitealbum29 yes , honestly thats the real problem. He doesnt like the "pressure". . He wants it just to "happen naturally" but hello... timing is key... if it happened naturally we wouldnt BD nearly enough. So enough excuses! G2 get down to buisness. Atleast putting something sexy on is effective... but like really. Do I have to seduce u everytime. Lol!

@kagesstarshroom lol'd at "his thingy was injured" ... get it girl. Hey as long as you got 2-3 days in fw atleast.. it only takes one! I keep telling myself that too! But its been a while for us so trying to up the anty. It only takes one but.. the more the merrier right

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