TWW Thursday 6/27

varimama · June 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 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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ejoseph16 · June 2019

Good morning! I go here now! Yay!

Month/Cycle: 6/2 AL

CD/DPO: 27/3DPO

Timing: -3, -1, 0

Typical LP length: 14 days

Testing: WFAF (unless I lose will power, which is more realistic)

R/R: woke up at 4am this morning to thunderstorms. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good summer thunderstorm, but really? 4am? Ugh... a nap may be necessary today!

CS/Q: just thankful to have CH finally!

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flowntheloop · June 2019

Month/Cycle: 4/4

CD/DPO: 23 / 10-11(?)

Timing: -5,-3, -1,0,2 (Not really tracking, so timing and DPO are just an estimate)

Typical LP length: ~15 days

Testing: Don't plan on testing until I miss a period. Feeling tempted to test though, haha!

R/R:
Rant: I'm still having some TMJ/muscle tension issues, so I've been uncomfortable most of the week. My guess is that I'll be getting AF around Saturday or Sunday, so I'm not looking forward to that. For some reason, I'm still holding out hope that the weird tingling and cramping I had on Tuesday was implantation and not gas! LOL, I'm so ridiculous. Ready for the insane TWW to be over!

Rave: My ferments (sauerkraut and fermented salsa) are finally done! Yay!

CS/Q: n/a

varimama · June 2019

Month/Cycle: 2/2

CD/DPO: 26/5

Timing: -4,-2,-1,O

Typical LP length: ~12

Testing: July 2nd (10dpo)

R/R: DH is off today, we were hoping to go to the pool this morning but looks like it’s going to be too cold so we might go strawberry picking instead! If it’s nicer this afternoon and he isn’t too tired after mowing we’ll still try to hit up the pool!

CS/Q:none

@ejoseph16 yay for crosshairs! I was woken up at 4:45 so a nap is also in my future lol

@flowntheloop I love homemade sauerkraut!!

flowntheloop · June 2019

@varimama what is this "cold" weather thing you speak of?

ejoseph16 · June 2019

@varimama we are finally getting pool weather here! It’s about time!

@flowntheloop I love homemade sauerkraut! So jealous!

jennifer_louise · June 2019

@ejoseph16 welcome, lady, to TWW!! Sorry about the thunderstorms waking you up. I was also awoken at 3am by nothing really, maybe my anxiety. Why don't adults get nap time again?

@flowntheloop congrats on your ferments! And here's hoping your weekend stays AF free. (:

@varimama a day at the pool/strawberry picking sounds awesome!

Month/cycle: 12/14

CD/DPO: 26/12dpo

Timing: - 4, - 2, - 1, +1

Typical LP length: 11, but up to 13 over all my TTC cycles

Testing: nope, I'm still WFAF. On the other hand, maybe I should POAS to make myself feel less BSC and be able to move on with my day. On the other hand, I'm too scared of pee sticks and won't. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

R/R: Bike to Work Day was super fun yesterday! I got two free breakfast burritos and a bagel too. It was good to spend time with some coworkers and get some exercise. And today is Thursday which is only one day from Friday!!

CS/Q: nah.

varimama · June 2019

@flowntheloop it’ll be warm this afternoon but the morning won’t reach 70, afternoon should be 79. I’m in New England.

@jennifer_louise glad you had a good time at bike to work! I think DH’s work does that but he doesn’t participate bc he has an hour commute as it is! I’m sure some of the people he works with do it even with long commutes though

flowntheloop · June 2019

@varimama So jealous right now. I lived in New England for 6 years and definitely miss that weather! I'm in the Southeast, so we have had highs in the low to mid-90s this week (which is actually mild compared to earlier this month)
@jennifer_louise Thanks. I'm hoping she doesn't come! It would be nice to have a long break from her haha!
@ejoseph16 @varimama Yay for fellow ferment lovers!

mrsvp614 · June 2019

@ejoseph16 Yay for CH, boo for thunderstorms.
@flowntheloop I hope you feel better and AF stays away!
@varimama Enjoy the pool & strawberries! That weather sounds divine.
@jennifer_louise I love the Ted Talk! Ha! We can all relate.

ejoseph16 · June 2019

@jennifer_louise great TED talk! Lol! Can you give me that TED talk in about 7 days? My BSC has a tendency to happen fairly quick! 🤣😂 also, glad bike day was fun! I was lurking the past few days, so I’m glad to hear it went well!

mrsvp614 · June 2019

Month/Cycle: 6/6

CD/DPO: 24/5

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

Typical LP length: 8-12

Testing: Tuesday pee party!

R/R: Rant: I got a call back about a job yesterday, but the max salary would be a big cut for me, so I can't move forward. Blah.

Rave: My boss's last day is tomorrow, and I'm working an early shift and won't see him. So today is the last day I have to interact with him!

CS/Q: Adding spoiler

babyodo · June 2019

@jennifer_louise I'm LOL'ing at "thank you for coming to my TED talk".

Month/Cycle: 2/2

CD/DPO: 25/9

Timing: -4, -2

Typical LP length: ~15 days

Testing: Not yet. Should WFAF, but since we're visiting DH's family next week, I may test sooner just in case. Either way, I'll be packing my pee sticks as well as tampons. Yay.

R/R: Nothing real noteworthy going on today.

CS/Q: Flo says I O'ed on CD16, which would make our timing -4 and -2, but My Fertility Charts says that I O'ed on CD14, which makes our timing -2 and O, so I dunno what to trust. I think I may break down and switch over to FF.

sevenn · June 2019

good morning ladies!

@ejoseph16 - welcome back to the TWW!
@flowntheloop - ugh I have TMJ issues too. so hard to escape that pain. hope it gets better soon
@varimama - enjoy your day with Dh!
@jennifer_louise - whatever your reasons, i commend you for being able to hold off! fx!

Month/Cycle: 8/8

CD/DPO: 23/12

Timing: -2, +1

Typical LP length: 14d

Testing: BFN today

R/R: cramps and boobs sore the past few days left me hopeful, but reality check this AM. i could be 11 dpo but obviously the BFN is telling regardless. i work this weekend so AF will just be icing on the cake.

CS/Q: nope

emeraldduchess · June 2019

Good morning, ladies!

Month/Cycle: 11/10 (5th cycle AL)

CD/DPO: 30/9 or 10

Timing: good

Typical LP length: 12-14 days

Testing: Nope. Only if I make it to Saturday without spotting, but I doubt it.

R/R: I had a nice day with my MIL yesterday while DH spent some quality time with his dad. We're doing a few more interviews today, FX we find a good match for our team! DH has to collect and deliver his sample for his SA this morning. I'll be glad when that's finally done, we'll hopefully be another step closer to answers and a treatment plan.

CS/Q:I couldn't even bring myself to record my temp this morning because it went way down. I had a high coverline and much lower post-O temps this cycle, and that's what has me worried. Maybe my hormones are out of whack and I am not making enough progesterone? My RE said she wasn't concerned about the several days of brown spotting before CD1, but I still am. The lack of PMS symptoms the last few cycles has me puzzled, too. The closer we get to the 1 year mark (and my 38th birthday in December) the more upset I get.

emeraldduchess · June 2019

@ejoseph16 definitely take the nap! It's a teacher summer luxury that I've come to enjoy more than being able to pee whenever I want.

@sevenn I am so sorry for the BFN.

@ttcbabyodo oh, the monthly pee-stick vs. tampons. What's it gonna be this month, Uterus?

@MrsVP614 the Pocahontas gif is perfect!

@varimama gotta love New England summers! I am sitting here in a sweatshirt. It's going to be close to 90 tomorrow, though.

@jennifer_louise sounds like you had a great Bike-to-Work day! And yay for free food!

@flowntheloop I've never heard of fermented salsa before. Didn't know that was a thing!

ejoseph16 · June 2019

@MrsVP614 have fun saying goodbye to your boss! Those days are the best! Bye Felicia!

@ttcbabyodo definitely make the switch to FF. I haven’t looked back. I even invested in VIP. It helps my mind so much!

@sevenn sorry about your BFN. You never know... you could be early. FX for you!

@emeraldduchess sorry you’re so down! FX for information that helps with YH’s SA. Hopefully you can get some questions answered. And again, have fun interviewing!

EmilyLove25 · June 2019

Hey, Ladies! I have NOTHING to do at work this AM and later this afternoon, so feel free to get very sick of me...

Month/Cycle: 6/3/1 AL

CD/DPO: 24/7

Timing: -4, -2, 0, +2 (I want credit for all of this hard work!!!!)

Typical LP length: 9-10 days (short, I know!)

Testing: Lol Sunday/Monday I am sure, but will likely have AF by then.

R/R: RAVE: I took a new position on June 3rd, and I can see my pay check (we get paid tomorrow) and I am getting ~$600 a month. YAY! That’s what I call a new car/mini van car payment right there! RANT: Maybe feeling PMS signs last night? Ehh… not feeling good about this cycle, which is okay, it’s only 1 since ****TW**** I had a loss so I’m not stressing too much, but I dread another month of that much sex in 10 days hahahaha. But seriously.

CS/Q: Ugh, just ugh. There is nothing to read on my chart, I don’t know how to share it, etc. etc. But it’s pretty normal right now, and hasn’t given me anything to obsess over sadly.

@ejospeh16 Welcome! Glad to have you here! I was up a bunch last night too! I finally just said screw it and went for a run at 5.

@flowntheloop I would be thinking the same SS stuff for sure.

@jennifer_louise Wow. I am BEYOND impressed that you have not POAS. Impressive. The bike to work thing sounds fun!!!

@MrsVP614 Bye bye boss!

@ttcbabyodo I love FF but admit I’ve never used the others!

@sevenn I hate those BFNs, and working on the weekend. Blah.

@emeraldduchess I hope the testing gives you some answers. We around the same age too, so I feel you on that added concern/anxiety/stress. Hugs!

jennifer_louise · June 2019

@sevenn I'm so sorry about the BFN. I hope work isn't too terrible.

@ttcbabyodo sounds like you should have a decent shot at it no matter which O day is right. I hate not knowing the exact date though! I'm jealous of the ladies who can feel it!

@emeraldduchess I'm so sorry you're feeling down. Does your testing involve a 7DPO progesterone draw? That might give you some answers. FX for a normal SA too!!

stassischroeder · June 2019

Month/Cycle: 1/1

CD/DPO: 21/5 or 6

Timing: decent

Typical LP length: 10-14 days

Testing: Pee Stick Party on July 2nd with @varimama & @MrsVP614!

R/R: I was totally going to be "so relaxed and casual" about the first few months TTC. Now I'm back to using 3 different apps, but not recording all of my data in all 3 of them. So, I'm still far too obsessed, but not nearly organized enough to make having 3 apps worth it.

Also, all of this summer humidity is f*cking with my lazy hair game.

CS/Q: nerp

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@ejoseph16 great to see you over here! And, damn, that's a lot of EWCM! And yeah, I love daytime thunderstorms, but the night ones can f*ck right off if I'm sleeping.

@flowntheloop oooh, I've not learned about fermented salsa yet! Does it taste like regular salsa but with vinegar? Probably a dumb question lol

@varimama FX for a fun day of strawberry picking and pool time

@jennifer_louise so glad you didn't get AF during bike to work day! FX so hard! And I, for one, enjoyed your TED talk

@mrsVP614 Damn. I get why some companies don't publish salaries on job listings, but it would make things so much simpler and save time if they did. Giggling at your gif.

@ttcbabyodo yeah I'd definitely POAS in your situation. That way you can either be happily KU, or at least drink worry-free. And I'd personally rather deal with a BFN in solitude than AF disappointment when around the ILs.

@sevenn ugh, sorry for the BFN. I hate the obligatory "sorry for bfn" comment, and wish there was something more comforting and useful that I could say

@emeraldduchess godspeed to your husband today! And has your RE tested your post-O progesterone (sorry if i missed this)?

@emilylove25 yay for the pay boost!

ejoseph16 · June 2019

@EmilyLove25 I feel ya on the first cycle AL. Mine was an-O AL, so yay you O’d! Lol... FX that AF doesn’t show her ugly face!

@stassischroeder I know right?! It varied in stretchy-ness, but was definitely EWCM. Super weird! The summer humidity sucks! I just flat ironed my hair (going out to lunch with a friend today), and I have a feeling it won’t be so pretty in a few hours. Ugh.

bobbyflies2020 · June 2019

Month/Cycle: 5/5

CD/DPO: 27/12 or 13

Timing: -3, -1, 1ish

Typical LP length: 12-14 is my guess

Testing: WFAF

R/R: Tiny bit of spotting yesterday and today and just waiting for the inevitable. I don't have time for treadmill today but I will still do the 2 mile walk I do every day.

Putting on a podcast and letting my mind wander away from fertility for a while. Be back to tag!

CS/Q:

EmilyLove25 · June 2019

@bobbyflies2020 Ohhhh what podcast? I have an hour commute twice a day, so I'm always looking for new ones

bobbyflies2020 · June 2019

@emeraldduchess Aw, 37 is young and soon you will be testing and coming up with a plan. Good luck on day 2 of interviews. Also, yay for the news about the SA.

@sevenn Sorry for the BFN and having to work this weekend.

@ttcbabyodo I hope packing goes smoothly and you dont need the tampons.

@jennifer_louise Your Ted Talk was stolen from my brain! Yay for free burritos and bagels yesterday.

@ejoseph16 Yay for crosshairs! Sorry you were woken up at 4 AM!

@flowntheloop Aw, sorry it sucks right now, but hold on to your hope- someone in this group is bound to graduate soon!

sunflower_auryn · June 2019

Morning everyone! Been a little MIA on posting since the weekend, but have been lurking.

@ejoseph16 and @varimama glad to see you both in TWW. I also woke up at around 4:30 today but unfortunately no time for a nap for me today!

Will come back to love/tag more.

Month/Cycle: 1/1

CD/DPO: 24/9

Timing: -5, -4, -3, -1, 0

Typical LP length: idk yet

Testing: Trying to wait til Tues/Wed if AF doesn't show.

R/R: I'm really trying my best not to ss and to remind myself that neutrally noting what's going on in body is for the purpose of knowing myself better. (It is hard lol).

I'm moving desks today, to one right next to the window! Very happy about this move. 🤩

CS/Q: --

flowntheloop · June 2019

@emeraldduchess Yup! It is delicious! I can't eat regular salsa (due to ulcers), but for some reason I can stomach the fermented version in small amounts! My husband is a huge fan as well!
@stassischroeder It is hard to explain. I'd say it has more of a zing to it than regular salsa. The fermentation process brings out a lot of interesting flavors (depending on what you put in it). I've noticed a smokier flavor with salsa ferments! You know how beer added to batter can add that extra oomph? It is a lot like that!

flowntheloop · June 2019

@bobbyflies2020 Thanks for the encouragement! Wishing us all the best of luck this go 'round!

misshelen86 · June 2019

Morning ladies! Busy day for me so I will have to come back later this afternoon for tags.

Month/Cycle: 10/10

CD/DPO: 28/11-14

Timing: Great

Typical LP length: 12-14 days

Testing: BFN this morning... now WFAF

R/R: Had a busy day yesterday at work and wasn’t able to drink as much water as I should be since I’m just getting over a UTI. So I’ll have to drink up today. I’m off to acupuncture this morning and should get DH’s bloodwork results back hopefully. Then I’m off to my regular doctor to discuss my fertility and make a plan for next steps. I’m nervous because I have no idea what to expect.

CS/Q:

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bobbyflies2020 · June 2019

@EmilyLove25 I listen to a variety: Popcast, Keep It, I Hate it, But I Love it, Unf*ck Your Brain and all of the Slate podcasts. I am also active in a podcast community called Forever35 which is hosted and created by Doree from Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventures, which is about IF!

emeraldduchess · June 2019

@jennifer_louise @stassischroeder I don't believe they did a 7dpo progesterone workup as part of my initial blood draw. I was 6dpo at the time but I don't think that was part of the conversation. Maybe I should call tomorrow and if they can give me any more info about the tests so far.
We had a SA collection fail this AM (bad aim apparently, and not enough got in the cup), so DH is going back on the 9th.

stassischroeder · June 2019

@emeraldduchess Hopefully they'll publish all of your current test results on your patient portal so that you can see them. And DAMNIT! How frustrating for both you and DH. So sorry that he has to redo it.

zaslawlz · June 2019

I’m swamped with my testing today and tomorrow, but hate when people disappear when I was lurking during the end of their TWW so just coming in to report still BFNs at 13DPO, CD35. Hopefully I’ll see none of you in WTO next week!

jennifer_louise · June 2019

Ugh so sorry @emeraldduchess about the failed SA! That must have been stressful for him.

@stassischroeder lol @ your three apps! Omg I can hardly keep track of one. My very early days of charting I used paper!! I can't even imagine now.

@zaslawlz you'll see me in WTO! I just noticed some spotting and expecting AF later today or tomorrow. And I just found out I need a cavity filled. Overall not a banner day

varimama · June 2019

@MrsVP614 sorry about the job salary not being enough but yay for last day with your boss!

@ttcbabyodo I would def test early if you’re seeing ILs! Also I haven’t used any other apps but I love FF!

@sevenn so sorry about BFN and having to work this weekend!

@emeraldduchess fx for no spotting and good luck with the rest of the interviews

@EmilyLove25 hope you get a 1 cycle AL unicorn!

@stassischroeder it’s hard not be obsessed even just starting out! I’m only on cycle 2 and feel the crazy already

@bobbyflies2020 sorry for the spotting, hope you have a nice relaxing walk!

@sunflower_auryn a desk by the window sounds so nice!

@misshelen86 so sorry for the bfn. Hope you get some answers and a plan from your dr.

@zaslawlz sorry about the BFNs 😢

silly_goose · June 2019

Month/Cycle: 2/2

CD/DPO: 18/4

Timing: -4, -2, -1

Typical LP length: 12-14

Testing: Don't know yet. However long I can hold on.

R/R: MH is complaining a lot about this CA trip he took for his cousin's wedding. I feel a little bad for him but at the same time my dark side is kinda sorta pleased he's not having too much fun without me. I'm awful. Also, I didn't eat breakfast today and it feels so freeing!

CS/Q: My temp just keeps on going up. I can't remember if I always had a gradual rise like that. Will have to look through all of my old charts. Zero symptoms to drive myself crazy with so far.

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@ejoseph16 oh hey! CH! Now we're both here. Ugh thunderstorms kept me up the other day. Thankfully last night was ok here.

@flowntheloop where you are right now is definitely when I would end up breaking and testing. You are strong! And thats amazing you ferment your own veggies! I tried once but they ended up moldy and I threw them out.

@varimama pool or strawberry picking or both all sound like an awesome day planned. We're also dealing with high 80s to 90s all week so jealous of your cool weather.

@jennifer_louise Free food! Glad the bike ride went well without AF crashing the party!

@MrsVP614 that's super disappointing about the salary.

@ttcbabyodo I'm also a bid fan of FF. like @ejoseph16, I also sprung for VIP. What's nice about it is if you don't want to use VIP for a while, you can pause it and it will hold all your VIP days. I had like a year's worth of VIP even though I hadn't used it in a couple years which I thought was pretty awesome and didn't feel like I wasted my money.

@sevenn sorry about the BFN

@emeraldduchess Glad you enjoyed your time with MIL, but I'm sorry for the temp drop and that YH SA didn't go to plan today.

@EmilyLove25 yay for more money in a new position!

@stassischroeder can so relate to not following the plan with staying relaxed. Didn't happen the first month so I jump right into everything but the kitchen sink

@bobbyflies2020 boo to the spotting.

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Enjoy the podcast!

@misshelen86 hope all results come back ok and visit with your doctor is productive and informative.

flowntheloop · June 2019

@silly_goose I must admit that I was REALLY tempted today. I think the only thing that shifted me away from it was the fact that I had already had my "first pee of the morning". LOL

Edit: As for the fermenting, it has a bit of a learning curve. I definitely had my share of failures in the beginning! Just keep trying!

stassischroeder · June 2019

@jennifer_louise I only use three apps because I like them for different reasons. Ovia - the calendar is easiest to use IMO, FF - because FF lol, and PreMom - the OPK reader thingy is cool. I should just pay for the premium FF so that I can use limelight LIGHTBOX. ETA - wrong word

@silly_goose I'm totally the same way - I'm always secretly a little happy with DH doesn't have fun without me. And wow to that temp climb! Pretty soon you'll have a fever

EmilyLove25 · June 2019

@silly_goose I would 100% feel the same way you do about DH... haha. Like sorry you aren't having an amazing time, but also, lol. Too bad?

EmilyLove25 · June 2019

@stassischroeder and @jennifer_louise What is limelight???? I paid for the premium for FF and have no clue... also Limelight makes me think of a Podcast The Dream and is the name of some MLM they join la la la bored over here!

stassischroeder · June 2019

EmilyLove25 said:

@stassischroeder and @jennifer_louise What is limelight???? I paid for the premium for FF and have no clue... also Limelight makes me think of a Podcast The Dream and is the name of some MLM they join la la la bored over here!

LOL, sorry. I meant lightbox, not limelight! Lightbox lets you take pics of your OPKs/HPTs and save them

kpearse99 · June 2019

Hey gang! Still here!! Is there a Three Week Wait thread?! haha Cause that's what I'm officially in as of today.... UUUGHH!

Month/Cycle: 8 / 6 (AL)

CD/DPO: 38 / I'm guessing somewhere between 13 and 19 DPO?

Timing: I don't know anymore...

Typical LP length: Big Ole ??? here too!

Testing: I may test again tomorrow.... no real sign of AF appearing though and all I have as a symptom is sore breasts, but we all know that could be a sign of either pregnancy or AF.

R/R: Work is crazy busy this week.. and I like it! So looking forward to being off tomorrow and having a 3 day weekend!

CS/Q: hmmmm... anyone know when AF will arrive for me?! haha

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