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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: Do you have a special nickname for your child(ren)? If so, what’s the story behind it?
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
DS1 born September 2017
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
Re: TFAS w/o 7/22
What number are you trying for? 2
Month/Cycle? 2nd
WTO/TWW? WTO, soon to be TWW
Ages of other child(ren)? 2
Any thoughts about this cycle? I'm hopeful. Just got a positive OPK today and we've already had some good timing.
Any questions? Nope
Rant/Rave/Brag: my parents really got on my nerves this weekend. Without asking, they switched the car seat in their car to forward facing and already took DS on a ride in it. I wouldn't have minded so much had they discussed with us first. I kinda thought something was up when my mom asked for DS's weight and said that she was at the safety center in town, but when I asked why she was there she never told me she was switching the carseat around. I really wanted the experience of DH and I doing it first, but we got that taken away from us.
GTKY: Do you have a special nickname for your child(ren)? If so, what’s the story behind it? No nickname yet
What number are you trying for? 3
Month/Cycle? 2/2 AL
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child(ren)? 4 and 2
Any thoughts about this cycle? It’s been a mindfuck, y’all.
Rant/Rave/Brag: BFNs all weekend. No period. Looks like the shift and OPK was a fakeout. Now I’m just waiting.
GTKY: Do you have a special nickname for your child(ren)? If so, what’s the story behind it?
My son loves Star Wars and said my daughter looked like an Ewok. So he started calling her Wicket. He even picked out her Halloween costume last year (wicket/Ewok) and introduces her to people as Wicket. It just stuck. We shorten it to Wick sometimes.
edit: added spoiler
What number are you trying for? 2
Month/Cycle? 9
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 1.5
Any thoughts about this cycle? I don’t know if it’s the positive thinking, because I started temping, or because I’d have a due date that wouldn’t make everyone at work hate me, but I feel like this cycle is a fresh start!
Any questions? None this week!
Rant/Rave/Brag: I finally made a dent in some of the last boxes that we haven’t unpacked from our move last year. It’s all stuff like extra blankets, photo albums, etc. so not anything we need regularly but I’m happy to get it put away. Also I want to try to get some morning HIO in this cycle but 1. We already get up at 5 and 2. DD woke up around 4:30 every day last week. I think (hope) she is back on track because she has slept normally the last 2 nights. I bought her a Bluetooth speaker so if she wakes up I can try putting on some music to see if that helps her go back to sleep. It’s white but it’s in the same general shape as our Echo so she keeps looking at it and saying “Exa!” (Alexa). It’s so funny.
GTKY: She doesn’t say her name 100% correctly so we sometimes use that version of her name too. It’s cute so I am thinking it might stick. I know you are supposed to repeat things back to them correctly versus using their words but oh well.
Month/Cycle? 1
WTO/TWW? Both? I'm seriously confused. For the last 3 days I've been taking OPK's & BBT so I can get some data into FF. Nothing of value there yet with 3 days of data. This morning I just turned a positive OPK, BUT my period also started 2 days ago, so it all has me a bit nervous and side eyeing.
Ages of other child(ren)? almost 3 (DS1), 20 months (DS2)
Any thoughts about this cycle? just lots of ????. Also I'm not a fan of DTD when on my period so...
Any questions? Has anyone else's body went a little crazy with super short cycles after IUD removal?
Rant/Rave/Brag: I brought my boys to the beach for the first time yesterday! It was SO HOT, but we had a blast. It's wonderful for them to be at an age of going somewhere and being able to push through naptime for some fun. They crashed on the way home and bedtime was a disaster, but still worth it!
GTKY: Do you have a special nickname for your child(ren)? If so, what’s the story behind it? No special nicknames!
@Kathryn0903 I'm so sorry you're parents took that away from you!! I totally understand that you wanted to enjoy that moment and see your son's reaction.
@bows22 I hope this is it for you! And we have boxes still just hanging out from our move in March. Why does it take forever to unpack?!
@mamaqdubu Glad the beach was a success!
@bows22 I'm loving your fresh thinking vibe... I'm totally gonna jump on that train with you!
@mamaqdubu that's interesting for sure... You just had your IUD removed, right? Or was that someone else? If so, your body won't be "normal" for a bit, it takes a few cycles (usually anyway) to get back on track. The month after having my IUD removed I had every single early pregnancy symptom you could name... and all BFNs and no period for a while after.
What number are you trying for? THB #2
Month/Cycle? 10 / 8 (AL)
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child(ren)? 7
Any thoughts about this cycle? None at all - barely HIO at all this month, let along in the FW. Just waiting to get our genetic testing results back so we can move forward with the RE's plan for next cycle.
Any questions? nope
Rant/Rave/Brag: We got our new furniture in yesterday and I love it! I replaced the curtains too so everything feels fresh, new and clean!
GTKY: Do you have a special nickname for your child(ren)? If so, what’s the story behind it? I call him so many different nicknames throughout a given day but Pman and little bear are the usual ones. When DH (fiance at the time) moved in with DS and I he started calling us the "bear family"... Mama Bear, Papa Bear and Little Bear. DS still calls DH Papa and so he's our little bear!
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.
Also, the fact your son called you the bear family is super cute!!
@bows22 unpacking is the worst!
@tyrion_ another #3 friend! I have mostly seen #2 around here (just joined). It's so cute that your son introduces her as Wicket!
Month/Cycle? 3/3
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child almost 1.5
Any thoughts about this cycle? Hopeful
Any questions? When is the first time everyone spent the night away from their child (if you have)? We are doing it for the first time this weekend and I am so nervous.
Rant/Rave/Brag: lately DD’s words are just exploding and it’s so fun to watch.
GTKY: Do you have a special nickname for your child(ren)? If so, what’s the story behind it? We actually call her dolphin. When she was little she squeaked a lot and it has just stuck. Dolph for short.
Month/Cycle? 7/5
WTO/TWW? TWW
Ages of other child: He’ll be 2 in September.
Any thoughts about this cycle? Just keep chugging along on the positivity train.
Any questions? No.
Rant/Rave/Brag: DS has been “reading” books to himself at night. We let him have a book in bed to keep him calm at bedtime. Lately, he’s been flipping through the pages and saying what’s in the pictures. It is so fun to watch on the baby monitor.
GTKY: Do you have a special nickname for your child(ren)? If so, what’s the story behind it? We mostly call him “Little Dude.” But, I’ve recently started calling him Fredimingo because that’s what they call the flamingo on the Disney Jr. show T.O.T.S. and he was super excited to realize that he and the character have the same name. Though, I think Disney spells it with a -y.
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
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.
@tyrion_ Wicket is an adorable nickname and it’s so cute that your son picked it out. Sorry for the confusing cycle. That’s tough.
@bows22 Hope your DD cooperates, so you can get the timing you want. Mornings are hard enough without extra early wake ups. No excuses, though, you are coming with me to April. Still planning to save you a spot there.
@mamaqdubu Glad you were able to have a good time at the beach.
@kpearse99 Oh, the story of your H moving in is so sweet. It’s adorable that your DS still calls him “papa.” I’d be super thrilled for new furniture. It’s always so refreshing.
@newmomtx06 We’ve let DS stay with my parents twice. He was probably about 16 months the first time. He had fun both times, but it was definitely weird being at home without him. My first night away, though, was a work trip when he was just over a year. That was so hard, because I missed him and DH something awful. ETA: Try not to be nervous. It is both weird and kind of rejuvenating to get the night alone while he’s with his grandparents.
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
Month/Cycle? 12/4 AL
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 2.75
Any thoughts about this cycle? Trying to only focus on the positive thoughts.
Any questions? Hm, not that I can think of right now.
Rant/Rave/Brag: DS was SO brave in the lake this weekend! He was even "jumping" off the boat into the water with us, which is new. He wanted to stay attached to us at all times in the water still, which I'm okay with because I don't want him to get TOO brave around water!
GTKY: Do you have a special nickname for your child(ren)? If so, what’s the story behind it? I called DS Tweety Bird when he was a little baby because in his ultrasound, he looked like Tweety with his big noggin. I also called him Bub a lot as an infant. Now it's mostly Bud, or Buddy.
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
@tyrion_ I'm so sorry about the mindf*ck cycle. Wicket is such a cute nickname!!!
@bows22 I also want to try AM HIO but have the same issue. Also, DS can now say Alexa perfectly and asks her funny questions. It's cute and funny but sometimes maddening, haha! FX your D's sleep goes back to normal for good!
@mamaqdubu I think you can get an LH surge before your period, which might explain your +OPK. Was the test line darker than the control line, or just a faint test line? OPKs are different than HPTs in that regard. A line doesn't necessarily mean positive. But it's possible! A quick Google brought me to this explanation, which might help you.
@kpearse99 Yay new furniture and curtains!
@newmomtx06 I had to really think, but I think it was when he was about 7 or 8 months old. I went to a bachelorette party for a night and MH stayed home with DS. Then later that summer we had a couple of weddings. Try not to worry too much! It will be good for both of you! You will miss her, but it's good for you to get some you-time and for her to have new experiences.
@mercury94 I LOVE when DS "reads". I also love hearing him sing to himself in bed. So cute
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 that's what I'm thinking as well, which is why I'll probably continue to test. Yesterday's OPK was "faint", and today's was the same intensity as the control line. It will be interesting if tomorrow's is actually darker than the control, and I'll have more belief that it's really just a super short cycle messed up by my IUD.
Kathryn0903 that would upset me too about the car seat! we’ve been toying with the idea of switching DS around but DH doesn’t want to even though he meets the requirements.
@kpearse99 replying from your comment on the thread last week. If the IUI is covered I would totally go for it! Will you be triggering to? Hopefully it’s all unnecessary since you’re in the TWW!!!
@mercury94 yay for DS reading books! And good for you for keeping on the positivity train. I’ve fallen off but I’m sure trying every day to get back on!
@shamrocandroll your time at the lake sounds fun!
DS born 9.17
TFMR 10.19
Month/Cycle? 7/5
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 2 in September
Any thoughts about this cycle? Hoping the letrozole works and I can O before CD25
Any questions? How the heck do you handle people in your close circle trying/having success when you're also trying? My BFF (whose DS is my son's BFF) is trying and she has canceled plans the last three days with us which makes me curious... I know whereabouts she is in her cycle because of comments she makes and we're always about 2 weeks apart, so I know she'll be moving on or AF any day now and I'm feeling like crap that I'm even worrying about my feelings if someone in my life moves forward while we're stuck in limbo. I cannot shake 1)how shitty that feels as a friend 2)how sorry I feel for myself 3) how to actually put my feelings aside and be happy for someone *if* they get to move on. It's one of those "everyone's getting lucky but me feelings' Except I don't even have confirmation of it.
Rant/Rave/Brag: DH and I started watching The Secret on Netflix last night so I can re-charge my positivity train for my April Baby. DH wants a 4/20/2020 baby lol
GTKY: Do you have a special nickname for your child(ren)? If so, what’s the story behind it? he has a million so nothing that really sticks.
DS born 9.17
TFMR 10.19
@tyrion_ I'm sorry for the negatives. I feel like your chart is correct with O, maybe your LP is just a little longer this cycle. I'm with you on the car seat safety thing, I'm going to be the one that keeps DD rear facing until 3.5-4 years old.
@bows22 Hopefully you can get some morning sex in!
@mamaqdubu I like being able to do more at this age too, but a lot of times for me, the disaster bed time isn't worth it.
@kpearse99 Yay for new furniture!
@newmomtx06 DD was 2 months old when I had my first night away. I went to the ER after bed time and stayed for a surgery the next morning. As for a fun night away from DD, I think she was 7 or 8 months and it was 2 nights she spent with my parents who already watched her 2 times a week.
@mercury94 That is so cute with the books!
@shamrocandroll That sounds like it was a lot of fun,
What number are you trying for? 2
Month/Cycle? 4/ 2.5 TTC, 2 benched
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 2.5
Any thoughts about this cycle? I think I'm about to O, I have my follow up appointment tomorrow for my gut so we will see when I can get off the bench.
Any questions? Nope
Rant/Rave/Brag: DD was so good yesterday. This weekend didn't go quite as planned since we had bad weather on Saturday and stayed home all day. We had to spend an hour in the basement for a tornado warning, luckily I had some old toys packed away that DD had fun with. DH was at work at the time. Sunday was nice weather and went to the splash pad while I played Pokemon Go during the community day event.
GTKY: No nicknames for her.
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019@m6agua Glad your DD did so well, even with the crazy weather.
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
@tyrion_ love the nickname!
@bows22 good luck temping! It always gave my control freak self a peace of mind. lol
@mamaqdubu that does sound confusing, i've heard lots of people have a withdrawal bleed after removing their IUD, so maybe thats it? That could explain the bleeding and positive OPK? but I would just keep collecting data! I agree with you, i dont like to HIO on my period either. Glad you guys had a good time at the beach!
@kpearse99 YAY for new furniture, im jelly!
@mercury94 that is too cute!
@flinstone-2 Staying positive for friends in the same situation is soo hard. Your feelings are totally valid and you are not a bad friend for feeling how you do. Sending love!
@m6agua Tornado weather is so scary! Glad everything was okay!
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
Month/Cycle? 1
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 20 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? Just waiting to O, I’m out of practice with charting so that’s been fun.
Any questions? Nope
Rant/Rave/Brag: The baby shower that I hosted this weekend with wonderfully! It was super hot and we had to have it outside so that was awful, but our friends loved everything and the gifts we bought. It does make me excited for another, even though if we do any kind of shower it’ll be a sprinkle. DS is always a handful at events because he wants to run around and check everything out the whole time.
GTKY: Do you have a special nickname for your child(ren)? If so, what’s the story behind it?
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@mercury94 I know exactly what you’re talking about. Especially when you haven’t talked to them in a bit and you suddenly get a text or call. I’ve been blindsided twice lately by closer friends and have seen plenty of others who I’m not as close with announce and then have children. I’m also know I was in the opposite situation when others were trying, so I try to keep that in mind also.
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
@flinstone-2 the RE said the trigger would only be needed/given if my body wasn't getting solid surge on its own. And I silently keep thinking to myself that maaaaaaybe, even though I wasn't in the mood much and we barely HIO during the FW, I'll get lucky this time around and not need to worry about any of this. I know chances are slim though, so again - these are quiet little thoughts that I'm trying not to pay any attention to!
It's so hard, sometimes, to be happy for others when they haven't been TTC as long as you or gone through all the struggles you have. I always just try to remind myself that they deserve happiness too.
@m6agua a tornado warning? how scary!! Glad everything turned out fine and you all were safe! How are you feeling otherwise? How much longer until you are un-benched?
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.
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
What number are you trying for? 2nd THB
Month/Cycle? 7/4/2 AL
WTO/TWW? WTO
Ages of other child(ren)? 13 months this week
Any thoughts about this cycle? This is my last cycle being laid back about my tracking. I didn't want to start temping on vaca.
Any questions? Nope
Rant/Rave/Brag: Today was back to reality after a week of vacation. It was a great trip, but definitely ready to be home and have our own space after a week long vaca with the inlaws. It was a very relaxed trip though, which was perfect. DS LOVES the pool and swimming and spending all of that time with his cousins. He also did great on the flights (I was nervous) although he refused to nap on either flight coming back.
GTKY: Do you have a special nickname for your child(ren)? If so, what’s the story behind it? We mostly just call him variations of his name.
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
@Kathryn0903 Sorry your parents flipped their carseat without discussing with you first. I would also be frustrated by that.
@tyrion_ how long is your LP usually? It's still within normal range, but sorry for the BFNs.
@bows22 you unpacking reminds me I need to get our house out back together... we finished our basement (almost... we still dont have doors lol) so I need to bring every thing back in from the garage and find homes!
@kpearse99 Your bear nicknames are so cute!! When do you expect the get the genetic testing results back?
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
What number are you trying for? 2
Month/Cycle? 1/1
WTO/TWW? I honestly have no idea with this cycle. I'm going to assume WTO but I really don't know.
Ages of other child(ren)? 17 months
Any thoughts about this cycle? I'm frustrated with it and at this point just want AF to show up so I can start a fresh chart.
Any questions? No
Rant/Rave/Brag: It's my family vacation this week (I'll likely be a bit absent on here probably. I'm trying hard to be unplugged during the day and enjoy all of the family time since I only see some of my siblings, nieces, and nephews once or twice a year). Anyway, I'm loving watching DD play with all of her cousins; there are 6 kids here in all ranging in age from 17 months (DD) to 9 years old.
GTKY: Do you have a special nickname for your child(ren)? If so, what’s the story behind it? We call her peanut and goober, but otherwise nothing specific. My mom called her baby boo when I was pregnant with her.
@mercury94 that's so cute that he's reading his books!!
@shamrocandroll I need to join you and mercury on the positive thoughts train! That's awesome that DS did so well at the Lake! I feel you on not wanting him to get too comfortable though, water safety is something that scares me!
@flinstone-2 Just remember that your feelings are valid! I also try to remember that there aren't an infinite number of babies that can be conceived so someone else having success has no bearing on my success. It's possible to be both thrilled for someone and sad for yourself. Emotions are complex. Also, when you do conceive, be gracious, because you dont always know who else in your life is struggling where you are now.
@photographerwife great job hosting a shower while also keeping your LO entertained and out of the way! Traveling with the inlaws was super fun and nice to have a babysitter so H and I could also get out at night a couple times!
@gingermama29 Have fun on your vacation! What area are you traveling in?
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
@tyrion_ I’m sorry your body is faking you out. It’s so weird because your chart seems pretty clear to me? I hope you get some clarity soon! Just read your update - I hope that it’s some kind of implantation bleeding but if it’s AF you have to come to April with us!
@mamaqdubu sounds like you had a great beach day! I’m still scared to push naptime too far. I’ve never had an IUD so no advice there but I’d be confused too.
@kpearse99 I love that your DS has a special name for your H! Also I hope you are a SS who gets KU before you start treatment but if not I hope AF comes soon so you can get started with the next cycle (and be on the April BMB!)
@newmomtx06 DD had a sleepover at my parents house for the first time when she was about 13 months old. My mom watches DD 2 days a week so that made it much easier on everyone. I’m sure everything will be fine! Where are you headed?
@mercury94 That’s so cute about your DS! DD has been doing that lately with the Jimmy Fallon “dada” and “mama” books and of course we love it. Glad to see are still leading the positivity train! You are our conductor haha.
@shamrocandroll that’s so fun that your DS loved jumping in the lake. I know what you mean about not wanting him to be too brave around water. It’s so fun yet so terrifying.
@flinstone-2 one of my best friends is pregnant right now and it hasn’t bothered me BUT if the baby comes and I’m still not KU that will be a different story. I think it’s because I can tell myself at least I can still drink, etc. but once the baby comes that will be hard to talk myself out of. Your feelings are totally valid though. If your friend is pregnant do you think she will tell you soon? I feel like it would be easier to just know.
@m6agua hopefully you can be off the bench soon! let us know how your appointment goes!
@photographerwifeThat’s great that the shower went so well! I agree with you on the control freak side of charting. I temped with DD1 (6 cycles) but this time I thought we would just try EOD and see what happened...well it’s not happening so apparently it’s time to take matters into my own hands! I’m excited.
@millpe your vacation sounds so great. I hope that I can make your exact post when we get back from vaca next month! Did you stay in a house with your in-laws?
@gingermama29 Hi! I’m glad you are having a fun vacation!
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
@tyrion_ I love that your DS chose your DD's nickname. That's super adorable.
@bows22 my DD says a version of her name that isn't quite pronounced right, bit it's so adorable and we definitely call her that too. I'd totally be okay with it becoming a nickname for her. Also I love your positive thoughts for this cycle. FX that this is it for you!
@mamaqdubu glad you all had fun at the beach!
@kpearse99 yay for new furniture! That's already so exciting!
@newmomtx06 we did our first night away from DD in May for a wedding that DH was in and was an hour or so away. DD was 15 months old. It went great! She stayed with my parents. Also I love your nickname for you DD! That's so adorable!
@mercury94 we also keep books in DD's crib! She loves to sit and look through them if she's not quite ready to settle down to sleep. It's nice too because in the mornings, she'll read through them and sit happily in her crib for awhile.
@shamrocandroll it sounds like you had a good time at the lake!
@flinstone-2 it's definitely hard to stay positive for others when you're TTC. I definitely struggled with that a lot before I got pregnant with DD.
@m6agua omg tornado weather is one of my biggest fears! I'm glad your DD did so well with it. I would've been a massive ball of anxiety.
@photographerwife glad to hear the shower you hosted went well!
@millpe we are vacationing in western NY. My family is from this area and about half of us are still relatively local to here so it was a nice place to all get together for easy travel. Where did you just vacation? Sounds like you had a great time!
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
@millpe Bless you for staying with 18 people. I don’t think I could do it! We are going to have a group of 12 for our trip, but everyone is staying in groups of 4, with the other 8 like 10 minutes away from us.
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
Month/Cycle? 11/not sure
WTO/TWW? WFAF
Ages of other child(ren)? 1.75
Any thoughts about this cycle? I just want AF to arrive so we can start trying again. TW* the wait for AF after a MC is one of the worst parts *end TW
Any questions? How do you deal with tantrums? See below, lol. I've been mainly ignoring him and giving him hugs when he wants me to. I feel like he needs to learn how to work through his emotions but I have no idea what I'm doing.
Rant/Rave/Brag: DS has taken his tantrums to a whole new level the past week or 2. Yesterday we ran to the store and he threw himself onto the cement in the parking lot because he didnt want to hold my hand. It's always over the silliest things and I might lose my mind. 🤪
GTKY: Do you have a special nickname for your child(ren)? If so, what’s the story behind it? Besides a**hole? (I'm just kidding). I call him all sorts of things. No specific nicknames but I call him hun, honey bunny, buddy, bubs, etc.