TFAS Week of 7/29

bows22 · July 2019

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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: If you just found out that you had a completely free day tomorrow (no work, no kids, no SO) how would you spend it?

gingermama29 · July 2019

What number are you trying for? 2

Month/Cycle? 2/1

WTO/TWW? WTO

Ages of other child(ren)? 17 months

Any thoughts about this cycle? Continued frustration. I'm on CD 43 with no clear sign of ovulation. My last 3 cycles have been between 47-65 days so it looks like I'm heading for one of the longer ones here.

Any questions? Not really

Rant/Rave/Brag: Home from vacation as of yesterday and it was so nice to sleep in my own bed again and go to bed before midnight. I had a great time with my family. We had a ton of fun hanging out together and studying up late, drinking and playing games all week. DD had so much fun playing with all of her cousins and my siblings too.

GTKY: If you just found out that you had a completely free day tomorrow (no work, no kids, no SO) how would you spend it?
Haha this is actually what tomorrow is for me. DD will be in daycare for her one day a week and DH is working. But I'm not doing anything exciting. Just a dentist visit and getting stuff done around the house.

bows22 · July 2019

What number are you trying for? 2

Month/Cycle? 9

WTO/TWW? I think technically TWW but waiting for CH

Ages of other child(ren)? 1.5

Any thoughts about this cycle? Hopes are sky high. We got the timing in that I wanted (best timing we’ve had yet) so I’m convinced this is the cycle. This is either going to end very well or very badly.

Any questions? If anyone went on a beach vacation when their LOs were in the 20-25 lb range and would like to share what they used for a flotation device (or if you didn’t use one) I would really appreciate it!

Rant/Rave/Brag: DD had an early intervention evaluation for speech because she’s had a couple of surgeries on her mouth. She rocked it! We are still going to have someone come to monitor monthly because they did notice some sounds being a little nasal. She might outgrow it but I want to make sure we catch it if she doesn’t. All in all it was a big relief. She also is finally letting us do her inhaler without a fight (apparently counting out loud while we are doing it is the trick - mom win!) So basically my rave is that I finally feel like we are at a place where we are just living normal life with no medical stuff messing us up. (So, universe, I’m ready to be KU now!)

GTKY: Boring but I thought of the GTKY because I have been thinking that if I could just have one day to myself, we could be totally unpacked/organized from our move (last June...) So that’s how I would spend it!

bows22 · July 2019

@gingermama29 I’m sure you are happy to get that day to get back in the swing of things from vaca. I’m glad you had a great time! I hope you get some O signs soon. How frustrating.

kpearse99 · July 2019

@gingermama29 have you confirmed or tracked/looked for O at all these last few cycles? I'm sorry that your cycles are throwing you for a long winded loop

@bows22 I'm feeling so positive for you girl! That's great news about the early intervention and how it all turned out! I think it's smart to still have someone come monitor/observe once a month. DS had early intervention when he was 2 because he had a speech delay. I am so glad I followed my gut and got that going for him, he's come such a long way and is finally on grade level with the rest of his classmates! We are still sticking with speech for at least this next year but cut the days back from 2 to once a week!

What number are you trying for? THB#2

Month/Cycle? 10 / 8 (AL)

WTO/TWW? TWW - AF should arrive today or tomorrow (Fingers crossed anyway cause I want this cycle and this funk to be over with)

Ages of other child(ren)? 7

Any thoughts about this cycle? It sucked, in so many ways. Got a BFN this morning. I have seriously never dreaded POAS this much than that one time in college

And that was for way different reasons. I really don't know why though, but I was so overwhelmed with my feelings to not want to POAS, and usually I'm counting down the days until I can take a test. Anyway, started feeling crampy immediately after the BFN so I'm thinking AF will arrive tonight or tomorrow.

Any questions?

Rant/Rave/Brag: Rant: I feel like I've been so on edge these last few days, and I have caught myself taking it out on DS (although, let's be honest, he deserves the "mean mom" sometimes). He tried coming in to my room this morning while I was doing my make up, and I told him I needed some private mommy time... he gave me this sad look and quietly closed the door.

GTKY: If you just found out that you had a completely free day tomorrow (no work, no kids, no SO) how would you spend it? I would treat myself to a spa day. I need it. And then I would take a long nap with re-runs of New Girl on the TV.

shamrocandroll · July 2019

What number are you trying for? 2nd THB

Month/Cycle? 12 (about to be 13)/4 AL

WTO/TWW? WTO

Ages of other child(ren)? 2.75

Any thoughts about this cycle? I need this to be the one. Please please please!

Any questions? Not really...

Rant/Rave/Brag: We were supposed to go to one of my best friends' daughter's first birthday party next weekend, but I ended up calling her in tears yesterday to tell her I don't think we'll make it. I feel awful, but... This is our last cycle of trying on our own before we get referred to an RE, and the party is literally falling right smack in the window where I'll probably O. She lives 2 hours away, and so it's a little too far for us to drive to and from the same day with DS, and my parents house is another hour drive in the wrong direction (plus there's the whole issue of trying to sneak in HIO while staying with family). I even looked for an AirBNB in her area that would allow dogs and couldn't find anything. Then MH said he'd just stay home and I can either go solo or with DS and he'll stay home with the dog. And I am just so anxious about getting this cycle perfect that I can't risk missing O day for a first birthday party. Anyway, she knows about all of our recent struggles and losses, and she SAYS she completely understands and I shouldn't worry about it, but I still feel terrible. Also, this morning I lost the pendant to the necklace that has DS's birthstone on it, and I NEED to find it. I called the car wash I stopped at, and they went out to look for it, which was so nice of them, but didn't find it. I hope it's at home on my bedroom floor or something.

GTKY: If you just found out that you had a completely free day tomorrow (no work, no kids, no SO) how would you spend it? Sleeping in, getting a pedicure and a massage, and then watching something dumb on Netflix like Gossip Girl.

kpearse99 · July 2019

@shamrocandroll oh girl, I'm sending you hugs and so many wishful hopes and good thoughts for this cycle to be it for you! Trust your friend if she says all is good, and just do what you want to do and what you feel like you need to do! I'm sorry about the pendant! I really hope it turns out... check in your sheets and in the towel you used for your shower. I've lost my pendant that I have for DS (a few times actually) and thankfully it's always turned up in some place like that!

shamrocandroll · July 2019

@gingermama29 Yes! Love sleeping in my own bed after vacation! Even better if it's in clean sheets! Best feeling!!! Glad you had a great vacation!

@bows22 Are you looking for a coast guard approved flotation device, or something she can just play in while you supervise? My recommendation depends on the purpose. We have a boat, so we need so have DS in an approved life vest when he's on it, but they tend to not me the most comfortable solution until they get bigger (30+ lbs) and can use the Puddle Jumper.

photographerwife · July 2019

Type yourWhat number are you trying for? #2

Month/Cycle? 1/1

WTO/TWW? TWW

Ages of other child(ren)? 20 months

Any thoughts about this cycle? Hopeful obviously, but it took us about 9-10 months to conceive my son, so trying to be cautiously optimistic of my time frame, even if it sucks.

Any questions? nope

Rant/Rave/Brag: Today has been a bit busy with DS, he spent the weekend with his dad and grandparents while i worked and its always a bit chaotic after that. Not only is my house a mess, and were starting on some bathroom repairs today, but after spending time with them he's like "entertain me! 24/7!!". Since I stay home with him during the week we get a nice routine going and it goes out the window when I work. Hes also creeping up more on that super toddler stage so that's a bit difficult.

GTKY: If you just found out that you had a completely free day tomorrow (no work, no kids, no SO) how would you spend it? Id probably spend some time relaxing, and drinking -HOT coffee, and then spend some time browsing target or something, and have lunch out by myself. Id then go back home to the fam bam, because id miss them and my boy. Lol

edited for wording.

photographerwife · July 2019

@gingermama29 I hope you have your O soon! That does sound frustrating! I'm glad you had a good weekend!
@bows22 I don't use any flotation devices for DS, like puddle jumpers or life jackets, I think they can create a false sense of security, and we'll wait until DS is more mature to introduce that. For now we just use one of those little mesh/floating ones they sit down in. He is about 28 lbs and still fits his well. Or I just hold him, he prefers that! I'm glad DD is better! I'm sure she will excel in her speech!
@kpearse99 So sorry about your BFN, those feelings are the worst:( I hope you feel better soon.
@shamrocandroll FX for you this cycle, That sounds like it would be a hard weekend with all of that going on.. I Hope you find your pendant!

shamrocandroll · July 2019

@kpearse99 Thank you. Usually it falls down my shirt and my cleavage/bra catches it, but not this time. I don't wear it to bed or in the shower, but I'll be sure to retrace my steps when I get home tonight. My puppy literally tries to eat anything and everything that touches the floor (including rocks), so I'm really nervous that she may have found it, but holding out hope!

@photographerwife Oh man... hot coffee? What's that like? Haha

millpe · July 2019

I dont have time to do a full update right now, but something funky is going on with my hormones/body. Yesterday I was spotting, which wasnt totally uncommon around this time before DS, but I also started lactating, like got my tshirt wet yesterday! I haven't bf since Jan I think! And now I'm spotting again today! It feels like I'm getting AF, but I'm on CD 17 and potentially 3DPO. Ugh.

shamrocandroll · July 2019

@millpe Ugh, I'm sorry. That is really confusing! I would be very alarmed to randomly start lactating as well. I hope it's a good kind of weird, though!!!

m6agua · July 2019

@gingermama29 I'm sorry your cycle is dragging on.
@bows22 I'm glad everything went well with your daughter and you all found your groove. I agree with Shamroc... it depends on the purpose. I usually don't use anything while swimming as I am with her 100% of the time.
@kpearse99 Sometimes you just need a minute alone to do your makeup! Also a spa day sounds amazing, maybe you can really make it happen.
@shamrocandroll Trust your friend when she says she understands and it is ok. Sometimes you need to prioritize you and your family. Hopefully you can find the pendant.
@photographerwife Yes, hot coffee!
@millpe I am sorry, I hope you are able to figure it out soon.

What number are you trying for? 2

Month/Cycle? 4/ 2 TTC 2 Benched

WTO/TWW? TWW

Ages of other child(ren)? 2.75

Any thoughts about this cycle? We only got it in once in the FW, but it is our best timing out of any of our cycles so far.

Any questions? nope

Rant/Rave/Brag: The weekend was so great! DD had so much fun playing with her cousin, who is 5 months older. She also went potty on the big toilet for the first time ever, instead of her little one. She was so proud, she went to the window and yelled to tell everyone outside that she went on the big potty.

GTKY: If you just found out that you had a completely free day tomorrow (no work, no kids, no SO) how would you spend it? Sleeping and probably catching up on stuff around the house. I know, exciting over here.

kpearse99 · July 2019

@millpe geez, that is really strange and alarming - have you thought about calling your doctor? Maybe they can do some blood work to see what your levels/number are and help figure out what's going on.

@photographerwife I LOVE hot coffee!!! Nothing better!

@m6agua it only takes once, right?! That's so great about your DD! Yay for her

Kathryn0903 · July 2019

What number are you trying for?
2
Month/Cycle? 2nd

WTO/TWW? TWW

Ages of other child(ren)? 2

Any thoughts about this cycle? Not sure what to think right now. We had good timing, but now I feel bloated like AF is coming.

Any questions? Nope

Rant/Rave/Brag: DS had a playdate with our friends and their kid who is a month younger and they did so well! You could totally tell the different personalities. Their kid is so cautious and my kid is a wild child!

GTKY: If you just found out that you had a completely free day tomorrow (no work, no kids, no SO) how would you spend it?
Depends on my mood, but probably going to a movie or getting a chance to go shopping on my own.

gingermama29 · July 2019

@bows22 glad to hear your news about the early intervention! FX for you that this is your cycle!

@kpearse99 so sorry about your BFN. This is the first cycle I've temped or charted so unfortunately I don't have much information to go on. I've always paid attention to my CF so I've had a rough idea of when ovulation happened but this cycle has had at least two patches of EWCM so that's made things more challenging.

@shamrocandroll your kid-free, SO-free day sounds like a dream. Also I'm sorry to hear you lost that pendant. I hope you find it soon!

@photographerwife sounds like a busy weekend and day today. Hopefully he'll get back into his routine pretty quickly.

@m6agua yay for your DD! FX for you that your timing was good and this is your cycle!

@KathrynMD sounds like a fun play date. It's always fun to watch your child play with other kids. I know I really enjoy watching DD interact with other kids.

bows22 · July 2019

@kpearse99 hugs, friend ❤️don’t beat yourself up about asking your DS for some mommy time. You’re a great mom and I’m sure he has long forgotten about it by now.

@shamrocandroll I think you are doing the right thing with the birthday party. Im sure she understands and maybe you can make a special trip to visit sometime when you can see her and her LO without a million other people there? I am saying a prayer that you find that necklace. I have a bracelet with DD’s birthstone that I lost once and I was in really bad shape over it. A week later I was digging for something in my purse and there it was! So check your purse, just in case

@millpe wtf?? I would probably call my doctor just because I’d be so curious, I’m sure everything is fine but seems so weird.

@m6agua that is the cutest story about your DD. I’m glad you got some timing in this cycle and that you are back posting!

@shamrocandroll @m6agua Re: floatation devices, I guess that’s what I am trying to figure out. We have the coast guard approved infant life vest for when she is on my in-laws boat, do people use those when their kids are playing near the ocean or in the pool? Or is that overkill since I will be right next to her at all times? She doesn’t mind it but I’m sure she would have more fun without it. We also bought a float thing with the leg holes (probably similar to what @photographerwife mentioned) just for something different to do versus carrying her around in the pool. I guess really I am leaning towards not using anything (besides the float just for fun) but wanted to see if that’s the norm or not.

photographerwife · July 2019

@bows22 I’m sure whatever you use will be fine! I didn’t even think about boating.. just make sure you get one that is made for life rescue. I don’t know the appropriate term. And i know my view on the puddle jumper seems kind of odd, I’d only be concerned if they were around a pool often, or in any situation where an accident could happen on a regular basis! We have a pool and it scares the crap out of me!

bows22 · July 2019

@photographerwife oh yes the boat vest is legit, but we won’t be on a boat on vacation. I just meant we have that already if that seems to be what people use. Thank you though! I don’t think your view is odd at all and is very helpful.

jennifer_louise · July 2019

@bows22 I hope this is the one for you too! Lots of hugs. As for flotation, we've never used any for DD (now 25-30lbs). Mostly she's just scared of going under the water and stays in the shallow. I am also constantly within a foot of her. (I know, helicopter mama over here). I have a friend that has those wings and really likes them.

@gingermama29 sorry about the long cycle, that must be so frustrating! I have the opposite problem (like 24 day cycles! Who wants to deal with AF every 3.5 weeks? Not me, that's who!). Hopefully you O soon!

@kpearse99 so sorry for the BFN. I totally get what you mean about being on edge. Happens to me too and it's impossible to stop it from happening. Go easy on yourself, mama!

@shamrocandroll that's so hard about the far away bday party. Don't feel guilty about your decision! Also, Omg I love Gossip Girl. Have you been hearing anything about a reboot?

@photographerwife I know tons of people who had a way easier time conceiving #2. Not sure why - maybe you're more informed the second time around? (it didn't work out for me that way, but I hope it does for you!)

@m6agua lol to your DD for announcing her potty progress. Mine does that too and I still find it hilarious 😂

@millpe crazy! I'm so sorry your body is being weird, like PP said, I too would be very perplexed if I started lactating out of nowhere. I know you say 3dpo, but have you POAS lately?

What number are you trying for? 2

Month/cycle: 13/16

WTO/TWW: WTO

Ages of other children: 2

Thoughts about this cycle? Welp, it's my last on Clomid, unclear what next steps will be, but I have our initial RE appt at the end of August, so yay! Our timing is looking not ideal this cycle since I'm going on a work trip on Weds and Thurs this week. Booooo. But that's life, I guess.

Any questions? Nope

Rant/rave/brag: Nothing, just feeling proud of my little DD lately. She's growing up so fast and is such a sweet and beautiful little person. I feel lucky to have her in my life.

GTKY: If I had a day to myself, I would probably do yoga, get a massage, and then go to the movies!! And maybe take a mid day nap.

bows22 · July 2019

@jennifer_louise thank you! I kind of want DD to be afraid for now until she learns how to swim. So that’s why I am leaning toward not using anything. But I didn’t want to be foolish either so it’s helpful to know that I’m not alone! I’m sorry your timing is screwed up this cycle. Hopefully you can HIO right before you leave and right when you get back. Also your rave about your DD is so nice. Your stories about her are always so sweet!

millpe · July 2019

@jennifer_louise Sorry your timing wont be ideal... I hate when work messes up TTC plans! I haven't taken a hpt in 3 weeks, but I have no idea how it would be possible? Haha so I am quite certain I am not KU (or at least not enough for it to count yet)

@bows and @kpearse99 I did send my OB an email since dr Google tells me it could be anything from a tumor to a thyroid problem. My ONLY hold up on having any testing done now is that if they are going to take blood or have me come in, I would want to start fertility testing again. But I dont know if I'm ready for that again yet, and I know H isn't.

@m6agua I'm glad you are off the bench!! Hope your timing ends up being perfect

@photographerwife Totally understand about being cautiously optimistic. It took us almost a year for DS, I was hoping I would be a unicorn with an easy time for number 2, but it doesn't seem to be shaking out that way.

@gingermama29 ugh that's a long cycle! I'm hoping it's not that long and that you Od! I may have missed it, but are you doing anything to track O? Glad you had a nice vacation with your family!

@bows22 we just went on a beach vacation recently and mostly used a puddle jumper. I would say about 60% of the time he had it on and the other 40% he had nothing and we just held him in the water.

@shamrocandroll *big hugs* I'm sorry you are feeling the pressure about the last cycle before an RE referral and also that you are even at that point of needing a referral. I hope, hope, hope this is your cycle and graduate with your THB.

What number are you trying for? THB 2

Month/Cycle? 7/4/2 AL

WTO/TWW? TWW I think

Ages of other child(ren)? 1

Any thoughts about this cycle? Eh. First i was thrown off by my CB OPKs going from low to peak again this month. And then with spotting and boobs leaking I have no idea what to even think. Also if the CB OPK is right, we only got morning of O timing in... so pretty much I'm just hoping I dont have a long wait to AF and we can try again.

Any questions? Can anyone use their ute/body goggles and tell me what's going on?

Rant/Rave/Brag: DS has just been learning so much recently its insane!! He is walking pretty confidently now, he loved swimming, and he is using more signs and starting to repeat more words! It's such a fun age of learning and changing and growing!

GTKY: If you just found out that you had a completely free day tomorrow (no work, no kids, no SO) how would you spend it?
I would love a massage and pedicure (does this free day come with funds?). But in reality I would probably alternate between cleaning/organizing and watching TV while drinking coffee.

shamrocandroll · July 2019

@photographerwife @bows22 I actually 100% agree on the false sense of security aspect. If we are going to be literally right there, I will opt to not have a life vest on him at all. I don't want him to think he can just walk into a body of water and float. Drowning is probably my #1 fear, since we live on a lake. DS is definitely getting bolder around water, and he doesn't meet the age requirement for actual swim lessons that aren't just mommy and me pool time until he's 3. We have the Puddle Jumper for comfort reasons on the boat because it's a pontoon and not exactly going to just start sinking without warning. But we also keep a vest style life jacket on there because I don't think the puddle jumper would necessarily prevent drowning if they fell in and couldn't roll themselves onto their back. DS always tends to go face forward in the water with it on.

@jennifer_louise I actually never watched it when it was airing, so I'm only like halfway through, and stil have like 8000 more episodes to go, haha! But it's my guilty pleasure. MH is always like "WTF are you watching?" haha. I haven't heard about a reboot, but I'm also never really in the loop on those sorts of things.

Still no pendant yet. I'm so sad!

mamaqdubu · July 2019

Sorry guys, I couldn't find this thread and posted a duplicate!

What number are you trying for? #3

Month/Cycle? 1/1

WTO/TWW? WTO

Ages of other child(ren)? Almost 3 & 20 months

Any thoughts about this cycle? I might skip out this cycle to let my body adjust because i'm worried about continued spotting after IUD removal

Any questions? nope

Rant/Rave/Brag: I'm half asleep (as you can see from above not finding this thread) because I decided I was going to take away DS2's binky yesterday, and then karma hit and he woke up with a 102 fever in the MOTN and I couldn't give in. Yikes. PS for anyone considering doing this, the best way i have found is to cut the tip of the binky off so they think it's broken. This way they reject the binky instead of the person (mom) not giving it to them.

GTKY: If you just found out that you had a completely free day tomorrow (no work, no kids, no SO) how would you spend it? Is my house clean? If not i'll have a nagging feeling to clean it. If it is, I'd find a girlfriend or 2 and head to a winery with snacks. all the snacks and wine and being outside.

mamaqdubu · July 2019

@gingermama29 playing games with my family is my favorite way to spend vacation!

@bows22 so glad to hear about her rocking the evaluation! that's awesome!

@kpearse99 is it bad i'm looking forward to the age when I tell them i need private mommy time, and they know what that means and actually leave me for 5 minutes?

@shamrocandroll so many hugs

@photographerwife hot coffee and target? Also high on my list!!

bows22 · July 2019

@shamrocandroll okay perfect thank you. I totally agree with the not wanting them to think they can walk into a body of water and float. I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t being stubborn/reckless by not using one. Drowning is a huge fear of mine also, I’m sure living on a lake is really scary in that aspect at this point. Speaking of that, the local moms Facebook group I’m in had a post last night asking if anyone knew of any lakes that are similar to the lake that we go to but where the weather is not so unpredictable...they said they were willing to fly so the first response they got was about the. beautiful lakes in NH! I almost commented and said “yes! My friend lives on one!” But then obviously didn’t because my SILs would have been like “.....what friend?” hahaha

kpearse99 · July 2019

@mamaqdubu it's not bad at all! But don't be fooled - he doesn't always give me the time I request

When he was younger and I needed a break I used to hide in my closet for a few minutes hahaha I'm not ashamed!

@bows22 now that I think of it, I don't think we ever put DS in a floatie of any sort when we were at the beach. He was certainly too scared to go anywhere further than just having the waves brush up on his feet and we were always right there holding his hand.

@shamrocandroll I was thinking about you and your pendant this morning. I don't know if you're religious but have you tried saying a prayer to Saint. Anthony? For some reason, it usually works haha

@jennifer_louise I hope you get some good HIO in this cycle. It sucks that you're traveling, I have a lot of travel coming up in August and I am not looking forward to it. I'm hoping it doesn't screw with my timing either.

AFM: I am a day late and I am really hoping this cycle doesn't turn into another 40 day cycle like last one. I have no idea what's going on and I would really like normalcy to return. What makes a LP long anyway? Also, I can't say that I have noticed any EWCM the last 2 cycles either.... so that's starting to concern me a bit too...

shamrocandroll · July 2019

@bows22 Hahaha! I totally refer to my TB friends as my friends! I usually make myself sound extra cool by saying "my friend from my mom group"

@kpearse99 I'm not particularly religious, but I wouldn't turn down a prayer from someone who is!

m6agua · July 2019

@bows22 I guess with the floatation device in the ocean I would suggest the life jacket or nothing. The life jacket is designed to keep them upright, where things like the arm floats and other things aren't. I haven't been with DD at an ocean, but we have been on the beach of a lake and we did nothing when she was playing in the shallows/sand. We did take her out for a short while in one of those ones she sits in with the canopy above her and pulled her along, but there were no waves. We also took her out without anything, just holding her. We were always by her and engaged with her no matter what part of the water she was in.

@jennifer_louise My cycles were short like that before I was pregnant the first time in late 2015, like 23-25 days. It sucked. After I started tracking I realized my LP was a little short and I O'd sort of early. It seemed to normalize after my mc, probably from the extra progesterone. Those are sweet words about your LO, I am feeling the same sentiments these days. Also it is so cute how they announce things so proudly!

@millpe I am sorry about your cycle, hopefully AF or BFP comes soon and you don't have to worry about it.
It is so fun to see these LO's grow. So far I feel like every age/development phase has been fun, I think because overall just watching them learn in grow is amazing.

@shamrocandroll I think I have similar thoughts to you with the security stuff. While we don't live on a lake, my parents have a house on the channel that is just off of the lake and we go there quite a bit. There is no barrier between the yard and the channel. We also go on the pontoon a lot, we go to the sand bars and the beach. I've been doing the parent/child swim lessons at the Y with DD since she was 6 months. We have done 3 and are going to do another in September. After that I am bumping her up the the next level, without us. I am a bit nervous for that, but I know she needs it.

@kpearse99 I'm sorry. I am not too sure on the LP, but I am pretty sure progesterone has a play in it for length and the dryness. After having DD I was always dry with virtually no CM, my progesterone was really low, but I also had quite a bit of hormone imbalance overall.

jennifer_louise · July 2019

@kpearse99 I never thought I would still.be trying to schedule work training around HIO a year later, but here we are. Oh well! And I'm sorry about AF not coming. I hope you can move along soon anyway!

Omg I'm so happy to be able to keep up with that thread this week!

@millpe just ordered a state of the art pair of ute glasses from Amazon, expected delivery on Thursday. I'll point em your way then (:

@shamrocandroll GG is my guilty pleasure too and I know MH judges me so hard. But he also sometimes sits to watch with me because I think he secretely loves it. It's so lamely good, and I also love all the outfits.

kpearse99 · July 2019

@m6agua I'm not dry, nor have I been, I just haven't gotten the EW. I'm trying to read about it on google but everything I'm finding is really just talking about short LP.

m6agua · July 2019

@kpearse99 Sorry, I guess I misunderstood. Yeah, I don't know much about it and most of the things I have heard has been about short LP too. I just know that progesterone is a major player in that phase, so I would think it would be for short and long LPs. Hopefully you can figure it out.

photographerwife · July 2019

@millpe I hope you get some clarity soon! Ive heard that you really never stop lactating.. But that super weird that it happened all of a sudden!
@m6agua SO cute! She has the right to be proud! Lol!
@Kathryn0903 FX that AF doesn't show!
@jennifer_louise I hope that is the case.. we'll see! FX for you to get your BFP soon! Littles are the sweetest, its so fun watching them grow and become little people!
@millpe IKR, unicorn is the hope! Two of my best friends got KU accidently and told me that i'm the only person they've ever known whos tried to get KU, like that's some big prize or something.. 🙄 My day off needs funds too! haha
@mamaqdubu the winery sounds sooo nice. Poor babe! I hope he feels better soon! Im right with you on trying to get rid of the binky. Hes still obsessed. ill have to try cutting them! Id also love some personal space, I cant wait for the day when he doesnt want to crawl all over me... but then i want another, so... 🤷🏼‍♀️
@kpearse99 WebMD says that the luteal phase can be lengthened by a number of things, including hormone imbalance, PCOS, endometriosis and a few other things, I hope its all just a fluke for you! I dont always notice EWCM either though, Maybe we need to drink more water?? idk.. FX for you!

kpearse99 · July 2019

@photographerwife I think I just read that on WebMD too

I just went through all of my RE testing so I know I don't have any of that stuff... so I'm guessing just a 2 cycle fluke then...?! ugh!

hrrose2010 · July 2019

What number are you trying for? 2

Month/Cycle? 10/9

WTO/TWW? Tww

Ages of other child(ren)? 5 next month (ahhhhhh, my baby is growing up too fast).

Any thoughts about this cycle? So over it. Timing was great but of course I've been sick so hoping that didnt delay ovulation.

Any questions? How do you respond when your LO is constantly making comments on having a baby sibling? It breaks my heart but it's so adorable at the same time.

Rant/Rave/Brag: My BFF is driving me insane with all the wedding talk but I let her go because she's happy. I just wish we could take a break from the 24/7 wedding talk. On the flip side, super proud of my son and his creativity!

GTKY: If you just found out that you had a completely free day tomorrow (no work, no kids, no SO) how would you spend it? Sleeping in then probably cleaning in peace.

gingermama29 · July 2019

@millpe I love this age for DD too! I agree with you that is so fun to watch them learn new things and develop their speech! Also to answer your question, I am using FF to track my cycle/CF and temping every morning. Part of my issue is that I didn't start until partway through my cycle so I don't have data for the first 20 days.

@mamaqdubu I hope your DS feels better. That sounds like a rough night.

@kpearse99 FX that this doesn't turn into a long cycle for you.

@jennifer_louise ugh super short cycles sound rough too! Hopefully you'll be able to work out timing with the work trip. It's so hard when traveling conflicts with FW. FX for you!

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photographerwife · July 2019

I accidently typed replies on the wrong thread, cut and moved to TWW!

shamrocandroll · July 2019

@photographerwife I think you might have just posted your response to the dailies here by mistake. I wanted to make sure to let you know so you can move it. Being tagged unexpectedly in TFAS might be triggering for some.

kpearse99 · July 2019

This made me laugh really hard:

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/r0/fvdj2dkbwikn.jpg

photographerwife · July 2019

@shamrocandroll Im so sorry! i just realized this.

SO SO sorry for anyone that I accidentally tagged here.

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