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WTO Friday 7/12
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Re: WTO Friday 7/12
Month/Cycle: 8/9
CD: 1
WAYDTGKU: BBT, sex EOD, tracking CM
R/R: I’m back! I’m surprisingly OK with it. I was sad when I got my BFN on Tuesday but by today I’m ready to move on. I started temping again and am looking forward to seeing what my body is doing. I fully plan on getting KU this month and having the rest of us go to the April BMB!
CS/Q:
Edit because I forgot to change my cycle to 9
Month/Cycle: 7/5
CD: 15
WAYDTGKU: BBT, OPK, CM, Metformin, Clomid, etc.
R/R: Had a good conversation with DH after work yesterday and he came through last night. Should O this weekend, so hoping he keeps it up. Hope everyone has a great Friday. DH is doing all sorts of fun stuff with his family today while I work. They are all teachers and his sister always makes big plans and is then surprised that I have to work.
CS/Q: One day I’ll share my chart.
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
@mercury94 I love the determination! Powerful determined women this cycle!
Month/Cycle: 7/5/3 AL
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: BBT, OPK, CM, FF, PNV, folic acid, HIO EOD
R/R: Finally got to a pool yesterday with my nephew! And now I’m sunburnt. Ugh. But he had fun, and that’s all that matters! He goes home after breakfast, I’m ready for life to get back to normal! Headed to a teacher team get together tonight! @emeraldduchess wine will be involved, you’re welcome to come! 😂🤣 it’s wine and bag bingo... never done this before so it should be interesting!
CS/Q: finally got rid of AF. Moving on to the fun part now!
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
Good morning, ladies! Happy Friday! Can I jump on the April 20 bus, too? Please?
Month/Cycle: 12/11/1st cycle AL#2
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: Prenatal vitamins, Fertility Friend, temping, OPKs, observing CM
R/R: My MIL gave DH a TON of zucchini from her garden, so guess who's making lots of zucchini bread today? It's pouring rain right now, so it's perfect summer baking weather. 😊
CS/Q: Nothing to see yet. Temps are where they normally are at this point, so we're good.
@bows22 - so sorry for your BFN and CD1, but you sound upbeat about it! And I agree with your sentiment, an April BMB would be awesome for us. I sneakily checked a EDD calculator and if I do get KU this month, then our baby would be due on (or about) MH's birthday.
<---maybe that's my FFFC haha
Month/Cycle: 3/3
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: PNVs, BBT charting, CM & CP tracking, OPKs, Pre-Seed, Mucinex (begin on CD10), and baby aspirin.
R/R: I'm on duty tonight, which normally would make me feel "ugh" because I have to be on base overnight, but it gives me quiet, alone time to knock out my homework, play solitaire on my laptop, listen to music, and just be my introverted self. So, it's a blessing in disguise.
CS/Q: Nada
Due with baby #2: Feb 2022
@mercury94 sorry you are missing out on the family stuff today.
@bows22 sorry about CD1. Totally get what you mean about feeling positive at the start of a new cycle!
CD: 14
WAYDTGKU: Femara, Metformin, prenatal, Conceive Plus, HIO EOD, BW on CD21, temping/tracking with FF.
R/R: It’s FRIDAY!!! ☺️ Caffeine (or lack thereof) headache is barely there today, so I call that a win!!CS/Q: I was hoping for a temp rise this morning, but my body had other ideas.
@bows22 sorry about AF, but I’m loving your positivity!! I would love to be on the April BMB too!!
@mercury94 yay for good discussions and other stuff! 😉 That stinks you have to miss all the fun today, but hopefully your Friday will fly by and you have a great weekend!
@ejoseph16 glad you found a pool and your nephew had a good time...boo for the sunburn though!! I’m sure you are ready to get back to normalcy after a whole week...we’ve never had our nieces/nephews overnight (they all live 4 hours away), but I know I’m exhausted after being there with them for a weekend! Your teacher group sounds like a fun crowd!
@emeraldduchess oh, zucchini bread is so good! A rainy day sounds like a perfect baking day! Are you having any pain/cramping today or was it mostly during the US yesterday?
@ttcbabyodo I am awful and always look up my EDD after my cycle begins! Hopefully your duty tonight is quiet, relaxing & also productive!! I’m a fellow introvert, even though I can write books on here...I’m definitely not like that in person!!
And duh @emeraldduchess of course you are coming too! Have you ever made zucchini brownies? I’ve never actually had one but heard they are good.
@ttcbabyodo enjoy your quiet time! Sometimes I go into the office really early and I LOVE being there in the dark quiet all alone haha. So that sounds wonderful to me.
@bluetickgal I’m glad the caffeine withdrawal is going well! Do you feel like you still have energy or do you miss it?
@mercury94 - so glad you had a good discussion with DH - and some success!
@ejoseph16 - yay for the pool and a satisfied (and hopefully tired) nephew
@emeraldduchess - sounds delicious
@ttcbabyodo - enjoy your evening! sometimes that peace and quiet on a call shift can be energizing
@bluetickgal - so impressed with your caffeine avoidanceMonth/Cycle:
CD: 11
WAYDTGKU: BBT, CP, CM, HIO, OPK, softcups, preseed
R/R: off today finally with tons to do. hoping i can get to bed early bc work wore me out.
CS/Q: idk guys. i'm pretty sure i o'd yesterday. so frustrated! i never got a truly positive wondfo OPK this cycle. EWCM yesterday and seems gone today. going to try to get an HIO in tonight but i'm sure it's too late. i know -3, -2 timing isn't the worst by any means, but i was so hopeful for better timing. my work just sabotages me with being away 2 nights/week. i did temp but bc of poor sleep BBT is higher this AM and yesterday, can't really trust it. ugh this is getting old!
Married May 2013
BFP #1: 10/14/16 - DD born 6/2017
TTC #2 November 2018 (Mirena removed October 2018 after 1 year)
BFP #2 9/11/19 - EDD 5/24/20 - DD born 5/2020
TTC #3 May 2022 (Mirena removed after almost 2 years)
BFP #3 11/24/23 - EDD 7/30/24
@ejoseph16 I've gotta hear more about wine and bag bingo!!!!!
@emeraldduchess I'm glad you're feeling ok, no cramping!!!
@bluetickgal caffeine withdrawal is no joke!! Glad you're feeling ok.
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
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@bows22 - sorry you're back on WTO but glad you feel not too bad about it!! LET'S GO April 2020!!!
@mercury94 - glad you had a good talk with H and that things are working out as you get closer to O!
@ejoseph16 - have fun at your teacher get together! Didn't you just have a margarita meeting? Your team sounds fun!
@emeraldduchess - mmm I love zucchini! Have fun baking!
@ttcbabyodo - that sounds like kind of a pleasant overnight! I have a work weekends alone every few weeks and enjoy having the office to myself. It's so nice to just....not speak to anyone for hours at a time haha.
@bluetickgal - yay for no caffeine headache!
Month/Cycle: 11/11
CD: 14
WAYDTGKU: OPK, CM, EOD, prenatals, shatavari + evening primrose oil up until O, preseed, Ovia, acupuncture
R/R: Usually around this time I'm getting antsy about seeing a positive OPK and EWCM soon but this month (at least right now) I just feel kind of like, it will happen or it won't. Getting anxious about it will do nothing to help. It's good I guess....
CS/Q: nope!
I am so sorry for CD 1 @bows22. Let's go April BMB!!!
**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
@emeraldduchess yes!!!! April 2020 club! Join us! Lol zucchini bread sounds so good! Jealous!
@ttcbabyodo enjoy that quiet time. I find that’s when I do my best thinking...
@bluetickgal our nephew stays with us pretty frequently. But we told him this may be the last time. He wasn’t happy with that, but in all honesty, once we have kids of our own, it’s over. But yes, our teaching group is amazing! I’m so thankful I got this job. I interviewed for this position a year ago today, and they said they knew immediately that I was their new teacher. We just get along well. I’m glad your caffeine withdrawal is going away!
@bows22 heck yes early morning buddy! Lol April’s a good month. It gives me an extended summer vacation, so it’s a win.
@sevenn sometimes I get more than one patch of EWCM before O. Do you normally O this early? I would closely monitor and keep HIO.
@whitealbum29 yeah, our school likes our drinks. Lol. It’s hard on TTC, because whenever I say no to a drink they all think I’m KU. I’m glad your a big more relaxed this cycle... I’m feeling that zen as well. It’s that mentality of I’m going to relax and just let it happen.
@ejoseph16 - definitely not. Last month FF said I ovulated CD 11, usually I am a CDs 13-15. I went on to have a 16 day LP (usu 14d) which makes me wonder if the O date was wrong. That was the first time it had happened in nearly 18 months of charting. Now it looks like it could be happening again. Idk what to make of it!
Married May 2013
BFP #1: 10/14/16 - DD born 6/2017
TTC #2 November 2018 (Mirena removed October 2018 after 1 year)
BFP #2 9/11/19 - EDD 5/24/20 - DD born 5/2020
TTC #3 May 2022 (Mirena removed after almost 2 years)
BFP #3 11/24/23 - EDD 7/30/24
@mercury94 I'm glad you got your DH on board! I hope he keeps it up and this is your cycle!!!! Love the determination and positive thinking!!
@ejoseph16 Sounds like you had a great time with your nephew, despite the sunburn!
@emeraldduchess I love zucchini! That sounds awesome!....and how have I never had zucchini bread before?!
@ttcbabyodo Your quiet night in sounds wonderful! Introverts unite!
@bluetickgal Yay for no caffeine headache!! Caffeine withdrawal is brutal!!
@sevenn I feel you on the schedule messing things up! DH works 2 nights a week, so it can get in the way for us, too!
@whitealbum29 I love the mindset!
Hey guys! I was active on TTGP a few years ago, and now I'm back. Mind if I jump in?
Month/Cycle: 2/2
CD: 8
WAYDTGKU: PNV, CM, HIO
R/R: My cycle has been on the shorter side the last few months (25 days, 3 cycles in a row), so I feel like I have to be extra aware of CM changes to make sure we don't miss the window. I ordered some opks this morning but I think I might O before they get delivered. We'll see.
CS/Q: none
Adopted Furbaby: 2014
TTC#1 : 1/2016 | IUI #2 - BFP 12/24/16 -- born 9/8/17
TTC#2: 11/2019 | Dx DOR (AMH 0.3), AMA
IUI #2 - BFP 7/1/20 -- EDD 3/14/21
@bows22 @mercury94 April BMB for sure!
@ejoseph16 I'll be a creepy internet person with you and also hope we're all on the same BMB.
@ttcbabyodo Quiet and alone time is the one perk of working odd hours. Enjoy!
@emeraldduchess Zucchini bread sounds amazing! You should post it in the baking thread too!
@sevenn Sorry for the frustrating O! I always have anxiety around FW. Like others have said, i'm glad you still got some days in, even if it wasn't ideal timing.
Month/Cycle: 6/7
CD: 1
WAYDTGKU: PNV, COQ10, GFJ, RLT, BBT, tracking CM, OPK
R/R: Went to the RE yesterday, and literally started my period in his office. It worked out well, because it confirmed CD1 for testing, but my flow wasn't heavy for the t/v us. Also US looked good, which was a relief. Now I have CD 3 labs and an HSG next week. DH will do his SA sometime next week as well. Getting it done!
CS/Q: Nothing yet.
@ejoseph16. I am sorry about the sunburn. I burn if I am in the sun more than 10 minutes unfortunately so I have sadly gotten used to it. Wine bingo sounds so fun!
@ttcbabyodo Enjoy the quiet! I think we all need some zen time occasionally.
@bluetickgal I am not a coffee drinker but I have given up my tea and soda and it is rough! I am so glad you’re not getting headaches.
@sevenn That is extremely frustrating!
I am keeping everything crossed for April for everyone!
ETA my question was already answered
Month/Cycle 3/3
CD: 9
WAYDTGKU: Temping, OPK, cm, prenatals,HIO
R/R: I think it takes being sick to realize how grateful you are to feel good. I’m still playing catch-up around the house after being sick but things are much better! I’m trying to relax about ovulation this cycle I can’t seem to get rid of my anxiety.
CS/Q: nope.
@emeraldduchess Yes, please join us in April. I’ve basically decided that I’m moving over and as many of my friends as possible are coming with me. I’ll probably fall apart if I get a BFN with this attitude, but I’m not thinking about that right now. Power of positive thinking, right?
@bluetickgal I’d bet your O is today given that chart. Hope your Friday is awesome.
@sevenn Sorry that you feel like you weren’t able to get the best timing. I’m hoping you still had enough to do the trick.
@whitealbum29 I’m kind of jealous of your good attitude. Hope you can keep it up and that the lack of stress helps.
@juliebeannn Sorry about the confusing short cycles. I hope you get the OPKs in time (or at least catch O without them). Welcome to the dailies. Hope your stay is short and you move on to April with us.
@shoogapoff You should totally join us in the April BMB. I know from many stories that the HSG is known to provide some increased fertility. Hope it has that effect on you.
@newmomtx06 Hope you keep feeling better and are able to avoid the anxiety. This whole process is such a bitch sometimes.
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
@sevenn super weird. I don’t even know what to do with that. 🤷🏼♀️
@juliebeannn hi and welcome!
@shoogapoff this is the one time to be excited for CD1! Lol glad that happened!
@newmomtx06 I was so focused on getting sunscreen on him that I forgot myself. Oops! I don’t usually burn that easy, but here we are... I’m glad you’re feeling better and getting caught up!
@whitealbum29 I hope your body starts gearing up to O soon! Maybe it was waiting so that your FW HIO falls over the weekend 🙂
@juliebeannn welcome!
@shoogapoff noooo I’m sorry for AF. I guess you will just have to come to the April BMB with us! And I’m glad everything went well at your RE appt.
@newmomtx06 glad you are feeling better!
I'm sorry for CD 1 @shoogapoff, but I'm glad you're moving forward quickly with the RE testing!
**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
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
@shoogapoff sorry for CD1, but that’s definitely good timing for the RE! That’s great you have all that testing scheduled! We have our first RE appointment next month and I’m afraid I’ll be mid-cycle and will have to wait even longer before testing can begin.
@newmomtx06 yeah, I think any time you give up something you have every day, it’s going to be difficult, but I think it’ll be worth it! Glad you are feeling better, but that stinks you have so much to catch up on! Hopefully relaxing about O will happen, I know it’s difficult!
@mercury94 I really thought it was yesterday, but the chart doesn’t lie! Haha. Hopefully you are right and it is today!
@ejoseph16 that’s great! Haha, I don’t think I’d be cool enough to be a teacher at your school!!
Month/Cycle: 2nd
CD: 4
WAYDTGKU: OPKs, Glow/Flo apps, vitamins, exercise
R/R: my cycle was on the shorter side and now I'm having a way lighter period, so I feel like I got to be careful not to miss our opportunity
CS/Q: nope
@shoogapoff Sorry for CD1, but glad you were able to jump right into testing.
@newmomtx06 Get some BD in. That helps my anxiety sometimes! But seriously, see if any exercise helps. I have it too, sometimes pretty bad. I’m here if you need to talk.
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility