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What number are you trying for?
Month/Cycle?
WTO/TWW?
Ages of other child(ren)?
Any thoughts about this cycle?
Any questions?
Rant/Rave/Brag:
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs?
WTO/TWW? 12dpo haven't tested yet. Waiting until 14dpo
Ages of other child(ren)? 21 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? No symptoms except weird skin breakouts that don't normally happen, however I blame everything on the progesterone supplements.
Any questions?
Rant/Rave/Brag: DS was up 2 hours early today and still hasn't gone back to bed. Nap times were crap this weekend too!
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? My mom has terrible anxiety and I think being around that created extreme anxiety of my own. I'd like to be able to protect DS from that, or at least approach it in a different way somehow. I definitely want to be open with him about mental health issues.
Any thoughts about this cycle? Just waiting for AF to get the show on the road
Any questions? Nope
Rant/Rave/Brag: Heading to FL on Sunday for a week long beach vacation. It's with my ILs so I'm hoping H and I can get a little time to ourselves while they watch DS, hahaha. My SIL will also be there with her 3 kids that are a little older than DS and way more demanding of grandma's time though. DS is taking more and more independent steps! And trying to say more sounds/words! It's so much fun to watch him learn! He is also throwing more fits, which is not fun.
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? I honestly cant think of one right now... I will think on it and come back to it if I do.
Me: 31 DH: 34 Married: April 2016 TTC December 2016 BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17 MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017 BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18 TTC January 2019 BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
@flinstone-2 I feel like being open about mental health issues is a great one! I also feel like our parent's generation kept a lot of that inside, which totally isn't healthy.
@millpe your vacay sounds so fun! I hope you get a little time to yourselves too. Even though the other kids are older--your will hopefully get a lot of attention for being the youngest. Let us know how it is!
What number are you trying for? #2
Month/cycle: 13/15
WTO/TWW: WTO
Ages of other children: 2 stillbut getting closer to 3...eeeek
Any thoughts about this cycle? Nope, trying to keep my sanity after a year of trying and still being unexplained.
Any questions?
Rant/rave/brag: I think we had a lot of TFAS ladies graduate last week so solidarity for those still here! 💜 We went to a friend's 3rd bday yesterday and DD was so sweet, following around the birthday girl calling her "my Adelaide" and just all around making me smile. It was also hilarious when the birthday girl went in for a second cupcake and ate the whole thing before her mom even noticed. It was her party after all - get it girl!
GTKY: I love my mom, but she has a bit of a potty mouth. I don't actually mind dirty words but more their context. For instance, my mom often describes other women with derogatory names (ie, sl*t) and my daughter will never hear me call another woman that.
@flinstone-2 as sad I am for the weekend to be over, I’m definitely happy to be back in our routine especially for sleep. Your GTKY is so true. I have some anxiety issues and I know my mom does too but never talked about it. I was always ashamed of it and I want to make sure DD never feels like she needs to be.
@millpe I hope you guys get some kid free time! On my side we are the ones with the child that demands most of grandmas time 😬. I never really thought about how that makes it harder on my brother and SIL (except maybe not, since I usually end up with one of their kids if I don’t have DD)
@jennifer_louise yes to the TFAS grads. I’m so happy for them but will definitely miss them. Maybe it will make the thread easier to keep up with though (kidding). Your DD at the bday party sounds so sweet. It sounds like her birthday is coming up too? Did that make her excited for her party?
Any thoughts about this cycle? I really thought yesterday this was going to be it but now all of the symptoms I was spotting are gone and were replaced by AF cramps.
Any questions? None this week!
Rant/Rave/Brag: Yesterday we had a birthday party for my grandma and I finally got the “4 generations” picture of my grandma, mom, DD, and me that I have been wanting basically since the day I found out DD was a girl. Other than that we had a great long weekend with lots of family time. DD started calling MIL by her “grandma name” which obviously thrilled MIL. She also now says her version of all 4 cousins names and I caught her pointing to a picture of my brothers wife and saying her name! I think all of the family time started making things click for her.
GTKY: This is such a great question. I had a wonderful childhood so I feel guilty saying that any part of it should have been different. But I think I want to keep DD from being involved in literally everything possible like I was and limit it to one or 2 things that she really enjoys. And let us have more family time to replace all of the running around. I don’t know how my parents did it honestly.
@flinstone-2 I break out every month because of stupid
progesterone… however, hopefully it’s a good sign for you! I always feel like a 15-year-old boy.
@millpe hopefully Florida will be a blast and you’ll get
at least a little time to relax just you and your DH!
@jennifer_louise watching kids interact with each other
is so hilarious! My DD follows kids
around and acts like she’s playing with them when they usually don’t even
notice her haha
@bows22 sorry about the AF-like cramps. That’s exciting to have the picture of 4
generations! Also, when we moved back
closer to family, my DD finally started learning everyone’s names and it’s so
wonderful that she can actually talk about them now!
Any thoughts about this cycle? Not incredibly hopeful. AF is due this week, so we'll see....
Any questions? Nope
Rant/Rave/Brag: DS is turning 2 on Saturday! We're having him a dinosaur party! He's been so fun lately with such a great personality!
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? I was an only child and really didn't like it. I want DS to have at least one sibling.
Ages of other child(ren)? 23 months (I won't say 2 until it's real!!)
Any thoughts about this cycle? this is my hysteroscopy cycle and IVF discussion cycle so I'm ready to get in there and talk about the next steps
Any questions? How often do you apply SPF50? Like, I feel like a crazy person applying it so regularly but my DD has pretty fair skin. I just don't know what I shooooould do... so I think I over-do it.
Rant/Rave/Brag: We went to the beach in our town yesterday to tire DD out before dinner and bedtime. She was iffy about the water but kind of loved just being held in it and watching everyone play around her!
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? I wouldn't necessarily say that it was something that I didn't like, but I played a looottt of sports and was very busy with them all the time. So, like @bows22, I think I would want my kids to have a bit more actual free time. Oh, also, since we'll be living near water, my kid(s) need to be significantly better at swimming than me haha
@flinstone-2 solidarity on your DS being up early today. DD woke up at least an hour earlier than normal, crying today. Also I agree with your answer about being open about mental health issues. I think it's so important to destigmatize mental health.
@millpe have fun in Florida! I hope you and YH are able to get some time to yourselves!
@jennifer_louise that's so cute about your DD at the party. I love watching how kids interact with each other.
@bows22 I'm glad you got your generations picture! I bet that turned out so nice! What a sweet memory to make!
@Kathryn0903 that sounds like such a fun birthday party theme! Are you doing a cool cake design?
@mokay19 I'm probably an over-applier with sunscreen but DD is a ginger like me and also has fair skin, so I'm extra paranoid about her burning. Her sunscreen says to reapply every 2 hours. I think I was pretty true to that on the 4th, especially after swimming.
Any thoughts about this cycle? I'm pretty sure I O'd last week based on CF. Given my very long and irregular cycles, it was much earlier than I expected and I've decided to start charting and temping. I downloaded FF and I also started reading TCOYF and am so happy about that decision. Anyway, I'm pretty positive I'm not KU this cycle since we had been being cautious with my wisdom teeth surgery scheduled for Wednesday of this week.
Any questions? Not really unless anyone has useful insight or advice for a newbie about temping/charting.
Rant/Rave/Brag: I think DD is working in cutting another couple teeth (the canines). She's been extra grumpy and clingy the last couple days, which is definitely not her norm. She's already been in time out 3 times this morning.
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? I can't really immediately think of anything off the top of my head.
Any thoughts about this cycle? Feeling cautiously optimistic, but if we don't get KU this cycle, I'm going to be calling my OB about testing since it's been a year of trying now.
Any questions? Not really
Rant/Rave/Brag: Had a really great, relaxing weekend, but it ended in a flooded basement. Our drainage backed up, but thankfully is was all relatively clean water from the washer and dishwasher, and not like... sewage. MH thought the washer was broken, but upon further investigation, I think we just overloaded the septic with all the laundry and dish washing I did yesterday. Took a snake to the line and it was clean as can be. FX!
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? Bullying. But sadly, with the internet nowadays, it's harder than ever for kids to escape that. I just hope I can teach my kid(s) to be kind no matter what, and they don't have to experience it too much.
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Me: 35 | H: 40 Married Sept. 2013 DS1: Nov 11, 2016 MMC: 11/16/18 (9w6d) CP: 2/3/19 (5w3d) BFP! 8/24/19 DS2: May 10, 2020
@flinstone-2 My mom also sheltered us all too much from anxiety/mental health. That was almost my answer too. All 3 of us suffer from anxiety and/or depression, and I just wish we had been made more aware of it growing up! Also, super impressed with your willpower not to test yet! FX for a BFP in a couple of days!!!
@millpe You guys should definitely ask your MIL for a date night! I hope you have the best, most relaxing time!
@jennifer_louise I definitely have some big time FOMO this cycle, but I'm also so happy for the ladies who have graduated! We just hit our 1 year mark as well, so I feel you on that. Hugs
@bows22 I hate how similar AF symptoms are to PG symptoms! I still have my FX for you, though! Love that you got your 4 generations photo. I have one with my grandma, dad, and DS and it's so special to me!
@Kathryn0903 I hope YS has the best birthday!!! 2 has been such a fun age for us!
@mokay19 FX for a solid plan moving forward for you! I reapply DS's sunscreen every 2-3ish hours, or after he has been swimming. He also has pretty fair skin, but hasn't burned yet. I also keep him in a rash guard shirt when he's swimming. I feel like it helps with warmth a little bit, too.
@gingermama29 TCOYF is the perfect place to start, and that should answer the vast majority of your questions! Let us know if you have questions as you read it!
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Me: 35 | H: 40 Married Sept. 2013 DS1: Nov 11, 2016 MMC: 11/16/18 (9w6d) CP: 2/3/19 (5w3d) BFP! 8/24/19 DS2: May 10, 2020
@shamrocandroll last time I tested early and was so bummed about the BFN so I'm living in an ignorance is bliss state this time. jennifer_louise how long did it take you to TTC#1? @mokay19 I do DS sunscreen every 2-3 hours. He's also fair @bows22 how many dpo are you?
@flinstone-2 Way to hold off on testing. Sorry about the crap naps and sleep. I think our parents’ generation was taught to hide mental health issues, but it’s so important to let people know it’s okay to get help.
@millpe Have a great vacation. Enjoy the steps. It’s such a great phase.
@jennifer_louise Sounds like the party was fun and adorable. We did have a lot of ladies leave us all at once. Hope we can all join them soon. Maybe we can all move over to April BMB.
@bows22 I’m so glad you got that picture. It sounds wonderful. My mom got so excited when DS started using the grandma name. And you can tell which grandparents he sees more, bc he still doesn’t use MIL’s name.
@Kathryn0903 Happy birthday to your little man. Hope the party goes well.
@mokay19 We do sunscreen before we go out and then reapply when he gets out of the water. I don’t know if we’re doing it right, though.
@gingermama29 Hope the teeth cut through soon. Canines are tough.
@shamrocandroll Sorry about the flooded basement. What a bad way to end a good weekend.
Any thoughts about this cycle? Ehhh.... honestly, neither of us have been in the mood to HIO lately, and I don't want to force it, ya know? Not really sure what's going on... but I'm on CD 10 so I still have some time to get in the mood haha
Any questions? Those of you that have had an HSG done, what can I expect? Any pain, cramping, discomfort during or after? DH can't come with me (he's in a work outing all day) and my mom has DS... so I'm going alone And I find myself getting more and more nervous as I wait for 3:00pm to arrive.
Rant/Rave/Brag: What a great 4 day weekend! It was so relaxing and chill. DS was with his dad a lot so DH and I got to binge watch season 3 of Stranger Things! We leave for Canada on Wednesday, I have to go for a work training so we are making a mini family vaca out of it, and we are road tripping (about 8.5 hours)! I can't wait to watch DS explore Niagra Falls!
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? How overly protective my dad was of me. To the point where I lied to him about where I was going, who I was with or what I was doing. My mom always knew everything (but told me if my dad found out she would play dumb) but I hated the stigma he had of "It's not you I don't trust... it's the boys". I get it, I do, but at the same time have some faith that I can handle myself.... also, he knew ALL the people I was hanging out, none of them would have put me in danger.
I'll be back soon for tags!!
Our TTC Journey
TTC #1: May 2011 BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12 DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018 Me: 36 | DH: 39 Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled 9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks 10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN 11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN 12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN 1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst 3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP 11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
Any thoughts about this cycle? Not yet. Just trying to make sure we have good timing.
Any questions? Not really.
Rant/Rave/Brag: DS is getting more independent now. He’ll play with his toys and get books for himself. He likes saying what’s on all the pages. He still likes us to read to him, but he doesn’t always require our full attention. It’s nice.
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? My parents fight constantly. Like, I don’t know why they are still married they fight so much. When we were kids, they would fight in front of my brother and me and call each other terrible names. I basically didn’t know what a healthy relationship was supposed to look like. I often blame that for my awful abusive first marriage, because I just thought constant yelling was normal. I definitely don’t want DS to hear us fight all the time. I also worry about him spending too much time with my parents, because they still fight like that in front of us when we go over there.
@kpearse99 I mostly remember the HSG being awkward. I had a little discomfort during and after, but not too much. DH went with me, but they didn’t let him in the room anyway, so I was still alone. I do remember that we went shopping right after, so it must not have been too uncomfortable.
@kpearse99 FX you can get in the mood! No experience with HSG, but I hope it goes smoothly and quickly with no discomfort! Have so much fun in Canada!
@mercury94 Ugh, the fighting thing is so hard. On the flip side, my parents would NEVER fight in front of us, so I grew up thinking married people always get along. It sent some pretty unrealistic relationship standards. I think there must be a middle ground somewhere. We never yell or curse at each other in front of DS, but we do sometimes argue.
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Me: 35 | H: 40 Married Sept. 2013 DS1: Nov 11, 2016 MMC: 11/16/18 (9w6d) CP: 2/3/19 (5w3d) BFP! 8/24/19 DS2: May 10, 2020
@gingermama29 we just ordered a cake from the grocery store. It's going to be a chocolate cake with white buttercream frosting. The design is going to be a picture of 3 dinosaurs and they're going to add some landscape detail as well.
@kpearse99 I had my HSG like 4 days after having my initial RE consult. I didn't even think about it beforehand then I was filling out all the paperwork in their office pre appointment and started to get terrified. Every single nurse was really great and the PA who performed it talked me through the whole thing while it was happening. I even got to watch the Xray screen during. It got really uncomfortable at the very end right before the liquid spilled into my tubes. Once it did, there was instant relief. I think I only took one dose of a pain reliever and was good.
WTO/TWW? (does this require a TW? Im new to this group) Currently mid miscarriage #3....seeing my OB next week and going to call a fertility specialist this week I think.
Ages of other child(ren)? 6 and 4 (both boys )
Any thoughts about this cycle? out for July at least while I wait to see what happens next.
Any questions? So many and not even sure where to start. Is it worth calling a fertility dr before I see my own OB? Can he run the initial same tests that a specialist would run? My head and heart hurt right now!
Rant/Rave/Brag: Tired of ranting so Ill rave that both of my kids are in camp this week and I get a little alone time while I ride out this MC. Happy to lay on the couch and veg a bit. That being said, the last 3 weeks having them home all day since school has ended has been great. We did lots of little adventures and had tons of lazy down time and in the midst of our fertility issues its been really nice just being with my 2 boys.
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? I can't think of anything right now. My family is super close and we had a very good upbringing. There are more things that I want to emulate than change. One thing is my mom is super high strung and so am I. Have seen glimpses of how it affects my 6 year old and Ive been so focused on changing that. I actually worked with a parent coach for a few months and it totally helped me change perspective on a lot of things.
@flinstone-2 I always found that when DS had messed up nap schedules, or didn't nap at all (back when he did nap) that his sleep would also be way off and would be worse!
@mokay19 good luck with your testing and IVF discussion - keep us updated for sure!
@shamrocandroll NOOOO to the flooding!! I hope you guys got it figured out and that it's not bad, like you are saying!
@mercury94 that's got to put you in a rough situation, in regards to how much time you let DS spend with your parents because of all of the fighting. I totally get that you don't want him to grow up watching that. It's good that you are making efforts to ensure that's not how it is in your house. Arguments are completely different than fights, and I think it's good that arguments are witnessed by our LO's a little, as they are a normal part of any relationship or friendship even, it's how they get resolved and handled that matter.
@jd614 I am so sorry that you've found yourself back here
@flinstone-2 thanks for the info about your experience!! I'm really starting to freak myself out haha
Our TTC Journey
TTC #1: May 2011 BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12 DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018 Me: 36 | DH: 39 Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled 9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks 10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN 11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN 12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN 1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst 3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP 11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@mercury94 yesss to another mass exodus to April! Like some others on here, sounds like MH & I need to get serious about getting busy this week (:
@shamrocandroll thanks, friend. 💜 I'll just keep all my fingers crossed that you don't have to hit the year mark! Most of all, I'm glad you're feeling optimistic! Hold onto that.
@flinstone-2 well, we were special unicorns last time around and got KU on the first try. We weren't even using OPKs or anything, just HIO EOD and blissfully ignorant of all the other TTGP stuff I've learned since then
@kpearse99 your road trip sounds sooo fun!! Keep us updated on how that goes with your LO.
@gingermama29 just to echo what everyone else said - TCOYF is the place to be for charting! Also, lurk or participate in the dailies and look at everyone else's charts. That's helpful for me too.
@mokay19 I'm with you there on the denial of my child getting older. I still say 2 even though she's only 3-4 months from being 3.
@flinstone-2 - I’m 11 DPO (12 day LP) I haven’t tested yet because I am trying to delay the disappointment if it’s a BFN ETA - I just re-read your post and your reply to shamroc is exactly my thought this cycle
@jd614 So sorry for you loss. A good general rule of thumb is a TW for loss anywhere except for TTCAL (which you should join in on... it's amazingly supportive), and a TW for living children (or just avoid mentioning them if at all possible) anywhere except for here. I think you should go by your OB's recommendation as far as the RE referral goes.
@jd614 So sorry for your loss. From an insurance perspective, I believe it is best to let the OB refer you to an RE. FWIW, I have not been to an RE, but have done a lot of the testing you get there through my OB (HSG, day 3 bloodwork, SA, etc).
jd614 I'm so sorry for your loss! a lot of RE's do not require referrals. It also depends on your insurance and what you have coverage for. My OB referred me really early as I was anovulatory then having progesterone deficiency issues on medicated cycles. I was able to get a lot of testing done through my OB and I would knock out what you can with them before moving to an RE. For us, insurance covered diagnostic, but not treatment. So far we've had both DH and my blood work, SA, HSG and two appointments for less than $200 OOP. I have not been back because I have since ovulated on my own and my OB gave me progesterone. I think I'll give it a few more cycles before jumping over to the RE full time.
Rant/Rave/Brag: DD has had rough naps and night sleep as well. She’s exhausted and cranky. TBH I think we all are!
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LO? Growing up my dad was an alcoholic and was verbally abusive and my mom treated me as a counselor/mediator rather than a child. I definitely plan to avoid the path of alcoholism and remember to avoid overly relying on my children in terms of my mental health.
@jd614 So sorry for you loss. A good general rule of thumb is a TW for loss anywhere except for TTCAL (which you should join in on... it's amazingly supportive), and a TW for living children (or just avoid mentioning them if at all possible) anywhere except for here. I think you should go by your OB's recommendation as far as the RE referral goes.
@jd614 So sorry for your loss. From an insurance perspective, I believe it is best to let the OB refer you to an RE. FWIW, I have not been to an RE, but have done a lot of the testing you get there through my OB (HSG, day 3 bloodwork, SA, etc).
@Kathryn0903 happy early birthday to your DS! Have fun celebrating him this weekend!
@mokay19 I had this same question about sunscreen. We haven’t been in a situation where we have been in water for more than like an hour or so but Saturday we were outside (in and out of the sun) for about 6 hours and I reapplied around halfway through and DD didn’t burn.
@gingermama29 no advice for a temping newbie other than TCOYF which you have covered. Oh and that I started temping vaginally from the beginning because I have allergies and know that I sleep with my mouth open when I get congested
@shamrocandroll ugh I am so sorry you are hitting the 1 year mark (but obviously I hope this is the cycle for you!) and I cannot believe your basement flooded on top of everything else you have had going on. But glad that it seems like your appliances aren’t the problem!
@kpearse99 I’ll be thinking about you this afternoon! Let us know how it goes.
@mercury94 my DD likes to “read” her books to herself too. It’s so cute. Enjoy the new independence! DD is still pretty needy which I don’t mind most of the time except for when I just need like 10 minutes to do something really fast.
Will finish reading/responding later. Hope everyone is having a great day!
@shamrocandroll I worry about the bullying DD might face in the future. Like you said, with the Internet and social media I feel like they never turn themselves off and get a break. It’s also a lot harder to monitor the bullying as well. I’ve actually been looking for books that can help in raising strong yet compassionate children.
@mercury94 I can definitely relate to the fighting! My parents fought all the time in front of me as well. For me, It had the opposite effect. I hate conflict/fighting so I can sometimes stay quiet instead of speaking out.
@newmomtx06 I also reacted that way to my parents’ fighting. I hate conflict in my personal life and generally avoid it. I also get the thing with parents using the kid as a counselor. When I was a teen, my mom started complaining to me about my dad’s infidelity (Why are they still married?). It really messed me up too. Also, what part of Texas are you from? I’m from the DFW area, but current live in South Texas on the coast. ETA: I assumed you’re from Texas bc of the TX in your name, but just saw from your intro that you live in the Southeast, so maybe not.
@mercury94 yeah my parents are still married as well although I know they aren’t happy. At least now I don’t witness it as much! I am in DFW actually! I slipped in intro and said Southeast out of old habit. Just went in to edit it. How do you like south TX?
@newmomtx06 It’s a much slower pace down here, which I like. None of that ridiculous traffic in my commute. Plus, there’s always a nice breeze off the water. But, I miss a lot of the conveniences from my time in DFW and Austin. I grew up in Fort Worth and then moved to one of the suburbs in middle school. It was definitely nice to be able to go to the zoo, etc. But, we are growing down here, so we’re getting more stuff to do.
Hi ladies! I felt so overwhelmed by this thread last week so I skipped out, but I was reading everyone's updates.
What number are you trying for? 2
Month/Cycle? 4/3 AL
WTO/TWW? TWW (3 DPO)
Ages of other child(ren)? 2
Any thoughts about this cycle? I have high hopes, but staying realistic as well! I O'd from my left side (tube side) and we timed all FW HIO in the AM which we haven't managed to do since trying. When I got pregnant with DS, we timed FW in the AM because my DH's doctor checked his testosterone levels in the AM and the PM & there was a HUGE difference in the results between morning and night. Morning being much better! So that always sort of stuck with me. Anyway, planning to test on Sunday with @shamrocandroll!
Any questions?
Rant/Rave/Brag: We dedicated this long weekend to potty training our son and it went surprisingly great! We aren't night training because sleep is still #1 in my opinion and he's in a pull up for nap & overnight. So far he hasn't been in diapers since Wednesday! What a milestone we have hit.
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LO? I had a really nice childhood so would prefer to give the same type of upbringing to my child than really change much.
Me: 37 | H: 44 **TW**
TTC #1: May 2015 IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx Right tube removed: February 2016 Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016 BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d) TTC #2: April 2019 BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d) BFP #3: July 15, 2019 EDD: March 23, 2020
@flinstone-2 Good luck testing if you decide to do so! Also, I'm sorry your DS isn't sleeping great at the moment. It's always so rough when they sleep great for months and then all of a sudden don't. Hang in there!
@millpe Have a wonderful vacation and what an exciting milestone for you and your DS. Those first steps are amazing to witness!
@jennifer_louise It sounds like your DD had such a wonderful time at her friend's birthday party. I bet she's super excited for hers!
That 4 generations picture sound amazing! I'm so glad you got to take it @bows22. Also, I'm sorry that you feel like AF is on the way. FX she stays away!
@mercury94 I loved when my DS started getting more and more independent as well!
@jd614 I am SO sorry that you're going through a loss. Take care of yourself.
@newmomtx06 Rough sleep is never fun! Hopefully, all goes better tonight.
Me: 37 | H: 44 **TW**
TTC #1: May 2015 IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx Right tube removed: February 2016 Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016 BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d) TTC #2: April 2019 BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d) BFP #3: July 15, 2019 EDD: March 23, 2020
TTC #1: May 2015 IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx Right tube removed: February 2016 Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016 BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d) TTC #2: April 2019 BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d) BFP #3: July 15, 2019 EDD: March 23, 2020
Re: TFAS 7/8
Month/Cycle? 6/4
WTO/TWW? 12dpo haven't tested yet. Waiting until 14dpo
Ages of other child(ren)? 21 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? No symptoms except weird skin breakouts that don't normally happen, however I blame everything on the progesterone supplements.
Any questions?
Rant/Rave/Brag: DS was up 2 hours early today and still hasn't gone back to bed. Nap times were crap this weekend too!
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? My mom has terrible anxiety and I think being around that created extreme anxiety of my own. I'd like to be able to protect DS from that, or at least approach it in a different way somehow. I definitely want to be open with him about mental health issues.
DS born 9.17
TFMR 10.19
Month/Cycle? 6/3/1 AL
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child(ren)? 1year
Any thoughts about this cycle? Just waiting for AF to get the show on the road
Any questions? Nope
Rant/Rave/Brag: Heading to FL on Sunday for a week long beach vacation. It's with my ILs so I'm hoping H and I can get a little time to ourselves while they watch DS, hahaha. My SIL will also be there with her 3 kids that are a little older than DS and way more demanding of grandma's time though.
DS is taking more and more independent steps! And trying to say more sounds/words! It's so much fun to watch him learn! He is also throwing more fits, which is not fun.
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? I honestly cant think of one right now... I will think on it and come back to it if I do.
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
@millpe your vacay sounds so fun! I hope you get a little time to yourselves too. Even though the other kids are older--your will hopefully get a lot of attention for being the youngest. Let us know how it is!
What number are you trying for? #2
Month/cycle: 13/15
WTO/TWW: WTO
Ages of other children: 2 stillbut getting closer to 3...eeeek
Any thoughts about this cycle? Nope, trying to keep my sanity after a year of trying and still being unexplained.
Any questions?
Rant/rave/brag: I think we had a lot of TFAS ladies graduate last week so solidarity for those still here! 💜
We went to a friend's 3rd bday yesterday and DD was so sweet, following around the birthday girl calling her "my Adelaide" and just all around making me smile. It was also hilarious when the birthday girl went in for a second cupcake and ate the whole thing before her mom even noticed. It was her party after all - get it girl!
GTKY: I love my mom, but she has a bit of a potty mouth. I don't actually mind dirty words but more their context. For instance, my mom often describes other women with derogatory names (ie, sl*t) and my daughter will never hear me call another woman that.
@millpe I hope you guys get some kid free time! On my side we are the ones with the child that demands most of grandmas time 😬. I never really thought about how that makes it harder on my brother and SIL (except maybe not, since I usually end up with one of their kids if I don’t have DD)
@jennifer_louise yes to the TFAS grads. I’m so happy for them but will definitely miss them. Maybe it will make the thread easier to keep up with though (kidding). Your DD at the bday party sounds so sweet. It sounds like her birthday is coming up too? Did that make her excited for her party?
What number are you trying for? 2
Month/Cycle? 8
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child(ren)? 1.5
Any thoughts about this cycle? I really thought yesterday this was going to be it but now all of the symptoms I was spotting are gone and were replaced by AF cramps.
Any questions? None this week!
Rant/Rave/Brag: Yesterday we had a birthday party for my grandma and I finally got the “4 generations” picture of my grandma, mom, DD, and me that I have been wanting basically since the day I found out DD was a girl. Other than that we had a great long weekend with lots of family time. DD started calling MIL by her “grandma name” which obviously thrilled MIL. She also now says her version of all 4 cousins names and I caught her pointing to a picture of my brothers wife and saying her name! I think all of the family time started making things click for her.
GTKY: This is such a great question. I had a wonderful childhood so I feel guilty saying that any part of it should have been different. But I think I want to keep DD from being involved in literally everything possible like I was and limit it to one or 2 things that she really enjoys. And let us have more family time to replace all of the running around. I don’t know how my parents did it honestly.
@flinstone-2 I break out every month because of stupid progesterone… however, hopefully it’s a good sign for you! I always feel like a 15-year-old boy.
@millpe hopefully Florida will be a blast and you’ll get at least a little time to relax just you and your DH!
@jennifer_louise watching kids interact with each other is so hilarious! My DD follows kids around and acts like she’s playing with them when they usually don’t even notice her haha
@bows22 sorry about the AF-like cramps. That’s exciting to have the picture of 4 generations! Also, when we moved back closer to family, my DD finally started learning everyone’s names and it’s so wonderful that she can actually talk about them now!
Month/Cycle? 1st month
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child(ren)? Almost 2
Any thoughts about this cycle? Not incredibly hopeful. AF is due this week, so we'll see....
Any questions? Nope
Rant/Rave/Brag:
DS is turning 2 on Saturday! We're having him a dinosaur party! He's been so fun lately with such a great personality!
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? I was an only child and really didn't like it. I want DS to have at least one sibling.
Month/Cycle? 14/6 now? maybe?
WTO/TWW? will be on BC soon
Ages of other child(ren)? 23 months (I won't say 2 until it's real!!)
Any thoughts about this cycle? this is my hysteroscopy cycle and IVF discussion cycle so I'm ready to get in there and talk about the next steps
Any questions? How often do you apply SPF50? Like, I feel like a crazy person applying it so regularly but my DD has pretty fair skin. I just don't know what I shooooould do... so I think I over-do it.
Rant/Rave/Brag: We went to the beach in our town yesterday to tire DD out before dinner and bedtime. She was iffy about the water but kind of loved just being held in it and watching everyone play around her!
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? I wouldn't necessarily say that it was something that I didn't like, but I played a looottt of sports and was very busy with them all the time. So, like @bows22, I think I would want my kids to have a bit more actual free time.
Oh, also, since we'll be living near water, my kid(s) need to be significantly better at swimming than me haha
@millpe have fun in Florida! I hope you and YH are able to get some time to yourselves!
@jennifer_louise that's so cute about your DD at the party. I love watching how kids interact with each other.
@bows22 I'm glad you got your generations picture! I bet that turned out so nice! What a sweet memory to make!
@Kathryn0903 that sounds like such a fun birthday party theme! Are you doing a cool cake design?
@mokay19 I'm probably an over-applier with sunscreen but DD is a ginger like me and also has fair skin, so I'm extra paranoid about her burning. Her sunscreen says to reapply every 2 hours. I think I was pretty true to that on the 4th, especially after swimming.
Month/Cycle? 1/1
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child(ren)? 17 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? I'm pretty sure I O'd last week based on CF. Given my very long and irregular cycles, it was much earlier than I expected and I've decided to start charting and temping. I downloaded FF and I also started reading TCOYF and am so happy about that decision. Anyway, I'm pretty positive I'm not KU this cycle since we had been being cautious with my wisdom teeth surgery scheduled for Wednesday of this week.
Any questions? Not really unless anyone has useful insight or advice for a newbie about temping/charting.
Rant/Rave/Brag: I think DD is working in cutting another couple teeth (the canines). She's been extra grumpy and clingy the last couple days, which is definitely not her norm. She's already been in time out 3 times this morning.
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? I can't really immediately think of anything off the top of my head.
Month/Cycle? 12/3 AL
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child(ren)? 2 years, 7 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? Feeling cautiously optimistic, but if we don't get KU this cycle, I'm going to be calling my OB about testing since it's been a year of trying now.
Any questions? Not really
Rant/Rave/Brag: Had a really great, relaxing weekend, but it ended in a flooded basement. Our drainage backed up, but thankfully is was all relatively clean water from the washer and dishwasher, and not like... sewage. MH thought the washer was broken, but upon further investigation, I think we just overloaded the septic with all the laundry and dish washing I did yesterday. Took a snake to the line and it was clean as can be. FX!
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? Bullying. But sadly, with the internet nowadays, it's harder than ever for kids to escape that. I just hope I can teach my kid(s) to be kind no matter what, and they don't have to experience it too much.
Married Sept. 2013
DS1: Nov 11, 2016
MMC: 11/16/18 (9w6d)
CP: 2/3/19 (5w3d)
BFP! 8/24/19
DS2: May 10, 2020
@millpe You guys should definitely ask your MIL for a date night! I hope you have the best, most relaxing time!
@jennifer_louise I definitely have some big time FOMO this cycle, but I'm also so happy for the ladies who have graduated! We just hit our 1 year mark as well, so I feel you on that. Hugs
@bows22 I hate how similar AF symptoms are to PG symptoms! I still have my FX for you, though! Love that you got your 4 generations photo. I have one with my grandma, dad, and DS and it's so special to me!
@Kathryn0903 I hope YS has the best birthday!!! 2 has been such a fun age for us!
@mokay19 FX for a solid plan moving forward for you! I reapply DS's sunscreen every 2-3ish hours, or after he has been swimming. He also has pretty fair skin, but hasn't burned yet. I also keep him in a rash guard shirt when he's swimming. I feel like it helps with warmth a little bit, too.
@gingermama29 TCOYF is the perfect place to start, and that should answer the vast majority of your questions! Let us know if you have questions as you read it!
Married Sept. 2013
DS1: Nov 11, 2016
MMC: 11/16/18 (9w6d)
CP: 2/3/19 (5w3d)
BFP! 8/24/19
DS2: May 10, 2020
jennifer_louise how long did it take you to TTC#1?
@mokay19 I do DS sunscreen every 2-3 hours. He's also fair
@bows22 how many dpo are you?
DS born 9.17
TFMR 10.19
@millpe Have a great vacation. Enjoy the steps. It’s such a great phase.
@jennifer_louise Sounds like the party was fun and adorable. We did have a lot of ladies leave us all at once. Hope we can all join them soon. Maybe we can all move over to April BMB.
@bows22 I’m so glad you got that picture. It sounds wonderful. My mom got so excited when DS started using the grandma name. And you can tell which grandparents he sees more, bc he still doesn’t use MIL’s name.
@Kathryn0903 Happy birthday to your little man. Hope the party goes well.
@mokay19 We do sunscreen before we go out and then reapply when he gets out of the water. I don’t know if we’re doing it right, though.
@gingermama29 Hope the teeth cut through soon. Canines are tough.
@shamrocandroll Sorry about the flooded basement. What a bad way to end a good weekend.
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
Month/Cycle? 9 / 7 (AL)
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 7
Any thoughts about this cycle? Ehhh.... honestly, neither of us have been in the mood to HIO lately, and I don't want to force it, ya know? Not really sure what's going on... but I'm on CD 10 so I still have some time to get in the mood haha
Any questions? Those of you that have had an HSG done, what can I expect? Any pain, cramping, discomfort during or after? DH can't come with me (he's in a work outing all day) and my mom has DS... so I'm going alone And I find myself getting more and more nervous as I wait for 3:00pm to arrive.
Rant/Rave/Brag: What a great 4 day weekend! It was so relaxing and chill. DS was with his dad a lot so DH and I got to binge watch season 3 of Stranger Things! We leave for Canada on Wednesday, I have to go for a work training so we are making a mini family vaca out of it, and we are road tripping (about 8.5 hours)! I can't wait to watch DS explore Niagra Falls!
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? How overly protective my dad was of me. To the point where I lied to him about where I was going, who I was with or what I was doing. My mom always knew everything (but told me if my dad found out she would play dumb) but I hated the stigma he had of "It's not you I don't trust... it's the boys". I get it, I do, but at the same time have some faith that I can handle myself.... also, he knew ALL the people I was hanging out, none of them would have put me in danger.
I'll be back soon for tags!!
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
Month/Cycle? 7/5
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 21 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? Not yet. Just trying to make sure we have good timing.
Any questions? Not really.
Rant/Rave/Brag: DS is getting more independent now. He’ll play with his toys and get books for himself. He likes saying what’s on all the pages. He still likes us to read to him, but he doesn’t always require our full attention. It’s nice.
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? My parents fight constantly. Like, I don’t know why they are still married they fight so much. When we were kids, they would fight in front of my brother and me and call each other terrible names. I basically didn’t know what a healthy relationship was supposed to look like. I often blame that for my awful abusive first marriage, because I just thought constant yelling was normal. I definitely don’t want DS to hear us fight all the time. I also worry about him spending too much time with my parents, because they still fight like that in front of us when we go over there.
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
@mercury94 Ugh, the fighting thing is so hard. On the flip side, my parents would NEVER fight in front of us, so I grew up thinking married people always get along. It sent some pretty unrealistic relationship standards. I think there must be a middle ground somewhere. We never yell or curse at each other in front of DS, but we do sometimes argue.
Married Sept. 2013
DS1: Nov 11, 2016
MMC: 11/16/18 (9w6d)
CP: 2/3/19 (5w3d)
BFP! 8/24/19
DS2: May 10, 2020
DS born 9.17
TFMR 10.19
Month/Cycle? 12/12
WTO/TWW? (does this require a TW? Im new to this group) Currently mid miscarriage #3....seeing my OB next week and going to call a fertility specialist this week I think.
Ages of other child(ren)? 6 and 4 (both boys )
Any thoughts about this cycle? out for July at least while I wait to see what happens next.
Any questions? So many and not even sure where to start. Is it worth calling a fertility dr before I see my own OB? Can he run the initial same tests that a specialist would run? My head and heart hurt right now!
Rant/Rave/Brag: Tired of ranting so Ill rave that both of my kids are in camp this week and I get a little alone time while I ride out this MC. Happy to lay on the couch and veg a bit. That being said, the last 3 weeks having them home all day since school has ended has been great. We did lots of little adventures and had tons of lazy down time and in the midst of our fertility issues its been really nice just being with my 2 boys.
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LOs? I can't think of anything right now. My family is super close and we had a very good upbringing. There are more things that I want to emulate than change. One thing is my mom is super high strung and so am I. Have seen glimpses of how it affects my 6 year old and Ive been so focused on changing that. I actually worked with a parent coach for a few months and it totally helped me change perspective on a lot of things.
@millpe Have a great time in Florida!!
@jennifer_louise sending you some hugs, mama!! This TTC process is so rough sometimes
@bows22 sorry for the disappearing symptoms... ugh!! But the talking and saying names in their own special way.... so heart melting!!!
@Kathryn0903 happy early birthday to your LO!!!
@mokay19 good luck with your testing and IVF discussion - keep us updated for sure!
@shamrocandroll NOOOO to the flooding!! I hope you guys got it figured out and that it's not bad, like you are saying!
@mercury94 that's got to put you in a rough situation, in regards to how much time you let DS spend with your parents because of all of the fighting. I totally get that you don't want him to grow up watching that. It's good that you are making efforts to ensure that's not how it is in your house. Arguments are completely different than fights, and I think it's good that arguments are witnessed by our LO's a little, as they are a normal part of any relationship or friendship even, it's how they get resolved and handled that matter.
@jd614 I am so sorry that you've found yourself back here
@flinstone-2 thanks for the info about your experience!! I'm really starting to freak myself out haha
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@shamrocandroll thanks, friend. 💜 I'll just keep all my fingers crossed that you don't have to hit the year mark! Most of all, I'm glad you're feeling optimistic! Hold onto that.
@flinstone-2 well, we were special unicorns last time around and got KU on the first try. We weren't even using OPKs or anything, just HIO EOD and blissfully ignorant of all the other TTGP stuff I've learned since then
@kpearse99 your road trip sounds sooo fun!! Keep us updated on how that goes with your LO.
@gingermama29 just to echo what everyone else said - TCOYF is the place to be for charting! Also, lurk or participate in the dailies and look at everyone else's charts. That's helpful for me too.
@mokay19 I'm with you there on the denial of my child getting older. I still say 2 even though she's only 3-4 months from being 3.
ETA - I just re-read your post and your reply to shamroc is exactly my thought this cycle
@jennifer_louise Thank you. I will try my best!
Married Sept. 2013
DS1: Nov 11, 2016
MMC: 11/16/18 (9w6d)
CP: 2/3/19 (5w3d)
BFP! 8/24/19
DS2: May 10, 2020
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
DS born 9.17
TFMR 10.19
Month/Cycle? 3/3
WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 16 months
Rant/Rave/Brag: DD has had rough naps and night sleep as well. She’s exhausted and cranky. TBH I think we all are!
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LO? Growing up my dad was an alcoholic and was verbally abusive and my mom treated me as a counselor/mediator rather than a child. I definitely plan to avoid the path of alcoholism and remember to avoid overly relying on my children in terms of my mental health.
@kpearse99 have fun in Niagara Falls! I've always loved going there. There's lots of fun kid-friendly things to do there too!
@jd614 so sorry for your loss.
@mokay19 I had this same question about sunscreen. We haven’t been in a situation where we have been in water for more than like an hour or so but Saturday we were outside (in and out of the sun) for about 6 hours and I reapplied around halfway through and DD didn’t burn.
@gingermama29 no advice for a temping newbie other than TCOYF which you have covered. Oh and that I started temping vaginally from the beginning because I have allergies and know that I sleep with my mouth open when I get congested
@shamrocandroll ugh I am so sorry you are hitting the 1 year mark (but obviously I hope this is the cycle for you!) and I cannot believe your basement flooded on top of everything else you have had going on. But glad that it seems like your appliances aren’t the problem!
@kpearse99 I’ll be thinking about you this afternoon! Let us know how it goes.
@mercury94 my DD likes to “read” her books to herself too. It’s so cute. Enjoy the new independence! DD is still pretty needy which I don’t mind most of the time except for when I just need like 10 minutes to do something really fast.
Will finish reading/responding later. Hope everyone is having a great day!
@mercury94 I can definitely relate to the fighting! My parents fought all the time in front of me as well. For me, It had the opposite effect. I hate conflict/fighting so I can sometimes stay quiet instead of speaking out.
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
What number are you trying for? 2
Month/Cycle? 4/3 AL
WTO/TWW? TWW (3 DPO)
Ages of other child(ren)? 2
Any thoughts about this cycle? I have high hopes, but staying realistic as well! I O'd from my left side (tube side) and we timed all FW HIO in the AM which we haven't managed to do since trying. When I got pregnant with DS, we timed FW in the AM because my DH's doctor checked his testosterone levels in the AM and the PM & there was a HUGE difference in the results between morning and night. Morning being much better! So that always sort of stuck with me. Anyway, planning to test on Sunday with @shamrocandroll!
Any questions?
Rant/Rave/Brag: We dedicated this long weekend to potty training our son and it went surprisingly great! We aren't night training because sleep is still #1 in my opinion and he's in a pull up for nap & overnight. So far he hasn't been in diapers since Wednesday! What a milestone we have hit.
GTKY: What is one thing you didn't like about your childhood that you want to change for your LO? I had a really nice childhood so would prefer to give the same type of upbringing to my child than really change much.
**TW**
IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx
Right tube removed: February 2016
Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016
BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d)
TTC #2: April 2019
BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d)
BFP #3: July 15, 2019
EDD: March 23, 2020
Married Sept. 2013
DS1: Nov 11, 2016
MMC: 11/16/18 (9w6d)
CP: 2/3/19 (5w3d)
BFP! 8/24/19
DS2: May 10, 2020
@millpe Have a wonderful vacation and what an exciting milestone for you and your DS. Those first steps are amazing to witness!
@jennifer_louise It sounds like your DD had such a wonderful time at her friend's birthday party. I bet she's super excited for hers!
That 4 generations picture sound amazing! I'm so glad you got to take it @bows22. Also, I'm sorry that you feel like AF is on the way. FX she stays away!
Happy almost birthday to your DS @Kathryn0903!
@mokay19 Good luck with your upcoming tests! I hope you get some answers soon. Have you tried rash guards while out in the sun?
Good luck with your wisdom teeth appointment @gingermama29!
@kpearse99 YGPM re' HSG.
@mercury94 I loved when my DS started getting more and more independent as well!
@jd614 I am SO sorry that you're going through a loss. Take care of yourself.
@newmomtx06 Rough sleep is never fun! Hopefully, all goes better tonight.
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IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx
Right tube removed: February 2016
Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016
BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d)
TTC #2: April 2019
BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d)
BFP #3: July 15, 2019
EDD: March 23, 2020
**TW**
IF DX January 2016- Me: Right sided hydrosalpinx
Right tube removed: February 2016
Acupuncture + TCM: March 2016
BFP: July 4, 2016 | DS: March 2017 (39w 2d)
TTC #2: April 2019
BFP #2: April 2019 | CP: April 30, 2019 (4w 2d)
BFP #3: July 15, 2019
EDD: March 23, 2020