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TWW Weekend 1/25 -26
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Re: TWW Weekend 1/25 -26
Month/Cycle: 8/7
CD/DPO: CD18 / 1DPO
Timing: -4, -2, -1, O (this is the FIRST time we’ve actually timed this out)
Typical LP length: TBD
Testing: Hoping to be as patient as possible
R/R: I spent almost all day in my PJs watching the great British baking show & finishing up entering my students’ grades. Its quiet in here for the weekend but I hope someone else will join!
CS/Q:fingers crossed that my temp continues to rise 🤞 I’m not 100% sure that I’ve been ovulating for the last 2 cycles.
Month/Cycle: 11/11
CD/DPO: 19/7
Timing: Excellent. -4, -2, 1, 0, 3
Typical LP length: ~15
Testing: trying to wait
R/R:
TW--> Rant:
I was hoping to have a relaxing (drama-free) Sunday, but I woke up to a message (from one of my friends who lives in across the world) that shook me up really bad. I went to college with this friend, and he is nearly a decade younger than my husband and me. He has been the "crazy little brother" to us for a long time, and we have tried to keep communication with him despite him living across the world. He is a huge mess most of the time. He has gone through two marriages and divorces and he is in his late 20s, and he can barely take care of himself.
Well, I got a message this morning that his "significant other" (of less than a month) is pregnant...I feel like I've been absolutely gutted. It just seems so unfair that irresponsible people (that don't even want kids) can achieve what I've been seeking without even trying. I'm trying not to be such a crybaby about it, but I just can't even feel happy for him right now. I think I need to go hide for a while. Am I being petty?
/END RANT
CS/Q: n/a
Dating Anniversary: 1999. Marriage Anniversary: 2001.
TTC #1 since 3/2019
In any case, your feelings are valid and I agree that if you need to step away to process the news then you should allow yourself to do it.
Month/Cycle: 1/2
CD/DPO: 24/11
Timing: not great.-4,-1,+2
Typical LP length: 12
Testing: still forcing myself to wait until Feb 1st
R/R: this is really silly but I'm teaching a yoga class this morning and I seriously am not feeling it one bit. The good news is that my mom is visiting from Italy and she is making us a huge lasagna to freeze so my husband and I won't have to meal prep too much once she leaves in a week!
CS/Q: I have not been temping consistently this cycle since we have just started but have taken my temp in the past week and it's been consistent and above values that I would consider my CL (I charted a lot a couple of years ago).
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@singing_koala It sounds like you are having both a relaxing and productive weekend so far!
@flowntheloop You aren't being petty. Your feelings are completely valid. I would have felt the same way if I got that news today. The last thing that I want to hear is about how easily someone has gotten pregnant especially without really trying.
@morethanamama That's really nice of your mom to cook for you while she visits!
Month/Cycle: 5/6
CD/DPO: 17/3
Timing: -3,-1
Typical LP length: 13-14
Testing: I am planning to do a completely different strategy this time. I'm going to start testing daily starting at DPO 8 because most of my stress has come from my fear of possible occupational exposures if I were to be pregnant and not know it. At least if I know early, then I can make special requests. I can't make special requests if I am just trying to get pregnant. During my past cycles, I tried to wait as long as I could prior to testing, but in hindsight, I was causing myself to have unnecessary stress.
R/R: I want to try to be productive today, but I don't have the energy. I will consider it a success if I eventually shower and get dressed for the day.
CS/Q: nope
@singing_koala. I love the British baking show. When our dog had surgery, we had to keep him "quiet" during his recovery. His recovery also took three times longer than it should have with lots of complications. The only thing that he would settle down to was the British Baking show. We literally had it playing for 6 weeks straight at our house. I was like Jace, we already know who wins, but what do you think about this episode?
@flowntheloop. I am so sorry that happened to you. It can be so hard to be supportive in that situation.
Sending you love and support from afar! You are amazing and probably just need a little time and space to yourself!
@morethanamama. So jealous of Italian moms and lasagna! We have Italy heritage but with lactose intolerance, lasagna is a little hard for me!
@morethanamama I'm just as baffled as you. The unfairness of life is seemingly endless.
I hope your yoga class went better than expected!
@AB518 It sometimes feels like the fates are against me for sure!
Waiting until later in the cycle will definitely help with the stress. I usually won't pee on a stick until 10DPO at least.
@dobiemom11 Thanks for your support and positive thoughts! Those statistics are ridiculous.
Dating Anniversary: 1999. Marriage Anniversary: 2001.
TTC #1 since 3/2019