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R/R: since last cycle was a cf, I’m not sure how long this wait till be. Ff says that I should get my period Thursday. That would be dpo 16 which seems super long. My breast are larger and a little tender so I’m assuming that my period is on it way.
CS/Q: not temping during tww. 😊
Married: August 2012
TTC #1: July 2015
BFP 1: October 30, 2015; EDD: July 6, 2016- Team Pink
@blackgirlmagic I hope AF never comes 🙂 but if it does at least you will have an idea of your LP
Month/Cycle: 12/13
CD/DPO: 24/10ish
Timing: Work trip so just okay
Typical LP length: 12
Testing: Tomorrow since I have my RE appointment, but I’m not expecting anything.
R/R: I don’t know exactly when I ovulated but we either hit the tail end of O or missed it completely, so I really don’t think I’m going to get a surprise tomorrow. I’m sure I’ll still be disappointed, but at least I have my RE follow up to look forward to. In non-TTC related news, this short week is already too long and it’s only 8 AM on Monday!
@bows22 I know what you mean! How does it feel like the week is already a thousand years long and it isn't even lunch on Monday yet! Fx for a miracle, but if not I hope your RE appointment goes well!
Month/Cycle: 36/35
CD/DPO: 30/18
Timing: ER Nov 7, Transfer Nov 12
Typical LP length: 14ish
Testing: Beta is tomorrow
R/R: Repeat of IF comments. People keep asking me if I'm pregnant. I spoke openly about IVF to help remove the stigma around infertility, but I regret it now. DH was right. If people know something big is going on in your life, that is all they will ask about. I should have learned that from the wedding. I have been telling the people who know that no matter what the result of the beta we are keeping it to ourselves for a bit. That way if it is good news we can enjoy it just us two. If it is bad then it will be our sorrow.
I will have an answer one way or another tomorrow. If it is negative, I am buying amaretto and egg nog. If it is positive, I will have to get a pregnancy cookbook from the library. I tend to have bad habits when I'm tired.
Ah, TWW, we meet again... I have such a love/hate relationship with you.
Month/Cycle: 9/9
CD/DPO: 19/4? FF says O was Thursday, Flo says it was Friday, and Ava says it was Saturday... The temps look like Thursday or I guess maybe early Friday to me.
Timing: I always think it’s good, but it’s never been good enough, so who knows. -5, -2, O, +2? We were trying for every third day this cycle, but TTC paranoia didn’t let it play out that way.
Typical LP length: 14
Testing: Prob Sunday because I’m insane.
R/R: We’re having Teachersgiving with my department at school today, and obvi I made stuffing, so I got to eat a little yesterday when I was cooking, and I’ll get to eat more today. It’s a good week. (But I agree with @bows22 that it’ll be a long short one...)
@ssbl Teachersgiving sound amazing! What a lovely thing to do! So many people have been talking about stuffing this morning (myself included) that I just want a big bowl of stuffing!
@kmalls I had a dream that I had six kids once so hopefully dreams are not prophetic!
@tyrion_ Everything crossed that the witch stays away!
R/R: Happy Monday! Remember that no matter how stressful these 3 days are, it's a short week that ends in pie and shopping!
I'm spotting away over here, no hope really for this cycle, just keeping going! Tomorrow is my physical, which I need to have done before my RE appointment, so I'm glad I've got that. I got some good cleaning done this weekend, and I got some nice knitting time in. I'm going to be busy prepping to be out of work for a few days, which will be a nice distraction I think.
CS/Q: Nope
me: 35 / so: 34 | ttc #1 since 9/2018
DX: MFI 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
@blackgirlmagic FX for you, but if nothing else, having an idea of your LP is still an accomplishment!
@bows22 Hoping you're a unicorn, sweet friend, but I'm there for you no matter what. Will be checking in to see how the appt went!
@meri-mac I totally empathize, which is part of why I've dragged my feet on telling anyone about my RE appointment. I hope the questions stop being so intrusive I also am keeping everything crossed for betas!
@tyrion_ Hugs, friend. I'm getting my PMS symptoms too and they suck hard.
me: 35 / so: 34 | ttc #1 since 9/2018
DX: MFI 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
@bows22 I don’t get Mother Nature so here’s hoping that you all caught the egg in time! @meri-mac I was so excited this morning thinking that your appointment was today! And I love you for staying strong and not testing. Now I’m extra excited for you tomorrow! *TW child mentioned*:
My ds is three so EVERYONE is asking when we are going to have another one. There have been plenty of times where I wanted to be like we are working on it, but I know that would not stop the questions.
@ssbl I’ve thought about using a couple of apps to help pin point my O, but then have information that doesn’t align with one another would drive me nuts and make me question myself.
m@mvt2003 sorry about the spotting.
Married: August 2012
TTC #1: July 2015
BFP 1: October 30, 2015; EDD: July 6, 2016- Team Pink
@blackgirlmagic I got asked that at work by clients so I said "We are working on it" or "Not yet" just to shut them up. Who asks somebody that in the workplace?!
@meri-mac I have an older colleague that is very persistent about asking. I respect her a bunch, but come on. Stop asking every time I ask you. I will say that no one under maybe 45 doesn’t ask me at all.
Married: August 2012
TTC #1: July 2015
BFP 1: October 30, 2015; EDD: July 6, 2016- Team Pink
@meri-mac I will be thinking about you tomorrow! ❤️
@ssbl I think Thursday looks right! Or early Friday like you said
@kmalls I’d totally take that as a sign too! Every time I have a dream that I start my period, I wake up and it’s true, so that’s pretty much the same thing right? Haha
@tyrion_ PMS is such a bitch! I almost prefer AF because I feel like my emotions mostly return to normal other than the not being KU sadness.
@mvt2003 I’m glad you have so many distractions! You are so right that this stressful week will be worth it!
Hey ladies! I’ve lurked some today but just haven’t had time to actually post! Hope you all had a great day!
Month/Cycle: 18/13/3(AL#2)
CD/DPO: 22/3
Timing: Pretty good.
Typical LP length: 14-16
Testing: Will test 12/8 so I can stop progesterone if I’m not KU.
R/R: I go here now, so that’s definitely a rave! We had a really good weekend with family visiting and I’m very happy that this is a short week! FF gave me CH’s yesterday for Thursday, but I thought that seemed weird since I got a +OPK on Friday. Waited it out and it changed O day to Friday this morning and I started progesterone!
CS/Q: None.
@blackgirlmagic fingers crossed your boobs being sore & swollen is a good sign! I’m toying with the idea of not temping the whole TWW! I got so excited with what my temps were doing last cycle, that it was a major letdown when I wasn’t in fact KU! I figure you can’t do anything about it one way or another at this point, so maybe I won’t stress so much if I’m not temping. @bows22 I hope you caught O and are pleasantly surprised tomorrow (I want it so bad for you)! I hope your RE appt goes well regardless though! Yes, how do short weeks feel longer than regular ones? It makes no sense!
@meri-mac I have everything crossed for you tomorrow! Sending all the positive vibes your way! That is super frustrating people keep asking...I’m glad you are keeping it to yourself for a bit either way!
@ssbl hope you had a great time at Teachersgiving! Yummy to the stuffing!! I can’t wait for that on Thursday!
@kmalls haha, of course it does! 😉 If only that worked every time, we’d all be KU I’d say!
@tyrion_ ah, sorry for the possible PMS stuff going on! Hope that’s not it though!!
@mvt2003 yes, although I’m really just look forward to the pie! Sorry for all the spotting, that’s super annoying! Your weekend sounds great, glad you enjoyed it!
@kmalls@tyrion_ Oh, the dreams... My former boss came to my classroom today to tell me he had a dream that I was pregnant (with a boy) and then left immediately. Cool, thanks.
@mvt2003 Ugh, sorry for the spotting. Keeping busy is the way to go.
I’ll fully join in on this thread tomorrow, it was an INSANE day at work, but wanted to say that @bluetickgal I’m only two days behind you, friend!! And my beta is on 9/9, the day after you test! So we are so close to being cycle buddies!!! ♥️♥️♥️
Also @meri-mac eeeee it’s almost tomorrow!!! We are here for you either way!!
@bows22 love you, my friend!! Can’t wait to hear the update from your results appointment tomorrow, but I’m hoping for a 🦄 for you!!!
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.
Re: TWW Monday 11/25
CD/DPO: 30/12
Timing: good
Typical LP length: not sure
Testing: not until af is late
R/R: since last cycle was a cf, I’m not sure how long this wait till be. Ff says that I should get my period Thursday. That would be dpo 16 which seems super long. My breast are larger and a little tender so I’m assuming that my period is on it way.
CS/Q: not temping during tww. 😊
@blackgirlmagic I hope AF never comes 🙂 but if it does at least you will have an idea of your LP
Month/Cycle: 12/13
CD/DPO: 24/10ish
Timing: Work trip so just okay
Typical LP length: 12
Testing: Tomorrow since I have my RE appointment, but I’m not expecting anything.
R/R: I don’t know exactly when I ovulated but we either hit the tail end of O or missed it completely, so I really don’t think I’m going to get a surprise tomorrow. I’m sure I’ll still be disappointed, but at least I have my RE follow up to look forward to. In non-TTC related news, this short week is already too long and it’s only 8 AM on Monday!
CS/Q:
@bows22 I know what you mean! How does it feel like the week is already a thousand years long and it isn't even lunch on Monday yet! Fx for a miracle, but if not I hope your RE appointment goes well!
Month/Cycle: 36/35
CD/DPO: 30/18
Timing: ER Nov 7, Transfer Nov 12
Typical LP length: 14ish
Testing: Beta is tomorrow
R/R: Repeat of IF comments. People keep asking me if I'm pregnant. I spoke openly about IVF to help remove the stigma around infertility, but I regret it now. DH was right. If people know something big is going on in your life, that is all they will ask about. I should have learned that from the wedding. I have been telling the people who know that no matter what the result of the beta we are keeping it to ourselves for a bit. That way if it is good news we can enjoy it just us two. If it is bad then it will be our sorrow.
I will have an answer one way or another tomorrow. If it is negative, I am buying amaretto and egg nog. If it is positive, I will have to get a pregnancy cookbook from the library. I tend to have bad habits when I'm tired.
CS/Q: -
Month/Cycle: 9/9
CD/DPO: 19/4? FF says O was Thursday, Flo says it was Friday, and Ava says it was Saturday... The temps look like Thursday or I guess maybe early Friday to me.
Timing: I always think it’s good, but it’s never been good enough, so who knows. -5, -2, O, +2? We were trying for every third day this cycle, but TTC paranoia didn’t let it play out that way.
Typical LP length: 14
Testing: Prob Sunday because I’m insane.
R/R: We’re having Teachersgiving with my department at school today, and obvi I made stuffing, so I got to eat a little yesterday when I was cooking, and I’ll get to eat more today. It’s a good week. (But I agree with @bows22 that it’ll be a long short one...)
CS/Q:
@blackgirlmagic FX those symptoms are not AF indicators!
@bows22 I hope you get some clarity (if not a surprise) at your RE follow-up!
(Edited for formatting because phone)
CD/DPO: 21/5
Timing: -3, -2, -1, O, +1
Typical LP length: 9-10 days
Testing: not sure
R/R: I had a super vivid dream last night that I was KU. That totally means I’m preggers, RIGHT?!! (way kidding)
CS/Q:
CD/DPO: 24/9
Timing: -1, O, +1
Typical LP length: 12
Testing: Not testing
R/R: my face broke out, my boobs hurt and yesterday I was so snippy all day. Ah, PMS, you hooker.
CS/Q: I haven’t been consistently temping in the TWW.
@blackgirlmagic I hope your period doesn’t come and you have an extra special Thanksgiving weekend!
@bows22 Good luck tomorrow! Praying for your miracle 💗
@meri-mac Have you not tested at all?! Your restraint is incredible.
@ssbl love/hate is the perfect way to describe the TWW. Enjoy your Teachersgiving!
@kmalls I had a dream that I had six kids once so hopefully dreams are not prophetic!
@tyrion_ Everything crossed that the witch stays away!
CD/DPO: 26/12
Timing: Good
Typical LP length: 12-14
Testing: Nope
R/R: Happy Monday! Remember that no matter how stressful these 3 days are, it's a short week that ends in pie and shopping!
I'm spotting away over here, no hope really for this cycle, just keeping going! Tomorrow is my physical, which I need to have done before my RE appointment, so I'm glad I've got that. I got some good cleaning done this weekend, and I got some nice knitting time in. I'm going to be busy prepping to be out of work for a few days, which will be a nice distraction I think.
CS/Q: Nope
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
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
@bows22 Hoping you're a unicorn, sweet friend, but I'm there for you no matter what. Will be checking in to see how the appt went!
@meri-mac I totally empathize, which is part of why I've dragged my feet on telling anyone about my RE appointment. I hope the questions stop being so intrusive I also am keeping everything crossed for betas!
@ssbl omg stuffing sounds amazing!
@kmalls Hoping your dream means something!!
@tyrion_ Hugs, friend. I'm getting my PMS symptoms too and they suck hard.
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
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
@meri-mac I was so excited this morning thinking that your appointment was today! And I love you for staying strong and not testing. Now I’m extra excited for you tomorrow! *TW child mentioned*:
@ssbl I think Thursday looks right! Or early Friday like you said
@kmalls I’d totally take that as a sign too! Every time I have a dream that I start my period, I wake up and it’s true, so that’s pretty much the same thing right? Haha
@tyrion_ PMS is such a bitch! I almost prefer AF because I feel like my emotions mostly return to normal other than the not being KU sadness.
@mvt2003 I’m glad you have so many distractions! You are so right that this stressful week will be worth it!
CD/DPO: 22/3
Timing: Pretty good.
Typical LP length: 14-16
Testing: Will test 12/8 so I can stop progesterone if I’m not KU.
R/R: I go here now, so that’s definitely a rave! We had a really good weekend with family visiting and I’m very happy that this is a short week! FF gave me CH’s yesterday for Thursday, but I thought that seemed weird since I got a +OPK on Friday. Waited it out and it changed O day to Friday this morning and I started progesterone!
CS/Q: None.
@bows22 I hope you caught O and are pleasantly surprised tomorrow (I want it so bad for you)! I hope your RE appt goes well regardless though! Yes, how do short weeks feel longer than regular ones? It makes no sense!
@kmalls @tyrion_ Oh, the dreams... My former boss came to my classroom today to tell me he had a dream that I was pregnant (with a boy) and then left immediately. Cool, thanks.
@mvt2003 Ugh, sorry for the spotting. Keeping busy is the way to go.
@bluetickgal Hooray for O!
@bows22 love you, my friend!! Can’t wait to hear the update from your results appointment tomorrow, but I’m hoping for a 🦄 for you!!!
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.