TWW Thursday 2/13

bows22 · February 2020

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bows22 · February 2020

Month/Cycle: 15/16 including 2 benched.

CD/DPO: 24/9

Timing: -4, -2 , -1, O, + 1

Typical LP length: 12-13

Testing: Amazon still won’t let me order FRERs so I’ll have to go to the store like the pilgrims did

R/R: My day yesterday was pretty productive, hopefully I can repeat that today! I have some stuff for other clients piling up but trying not to think of that right now. I guess on the plus side it’s s good distraction from testing? It’s just me on the audit today but my boss is coming and we need to have a chat about the 1 million new clients that are coming in to my department. I’m hoping he already realizes that we’re going to need some more help handling, if he doesn’t it may be a rough convo.

CS/Q:

optimisticoctopus · February 2020

@bows22 so rude of Amazon! Glad you got your productive day yesterday, best of luck with your boss today!

Month/Cycle: 3/3

CD/DPO: 33/ 6-8

Timing: hopefully okay

Typical LP length: 12ish

Testing: Saturday before we leave for the weekend

R/R: I get the whole afternoon today to get work done! The kids in my school have a half day, so from the time they go home until it’s time for me to leave I get to write reports and do paperwork things. It’s not the most exciting, but it’s the aspect of my job that sometimes can take over at home so it’s nice to finally have some time in my schedule to get things done at work.

CS/Q: nope

bows22 · February 2020

@runningoncookies oh having an afternoon to get caught up sounds amazing! Enjoy the peace and quiet with no students!

fitzfizz · February 2020

@bows22 I have this weird internalized shame about the concept of buying pregnancy tests in person. I remember buying them a couple times in college and being so embarrassed that even now as a 31 year old married woman actively TTC I feel like I would be embarrassed. I think I need to go pick up some FRERs in person so I can get over my hang up!

@runningoncookies Afternoons to get caught up are amazing. I’m glad you get some free time.

Month/Cycle: 2/1

CD/DPO: 23/8

Timing: -3, -1, O, +1

Typical LP length: unknown

Testing: not until Saturday

R/R: I don’t know if this is a rant, rave, or admission of guilt, but yesterday I was feeling unusually lightheaded, and almost convinced myself to test. Because clearly 7DPO with afternoon urine on a wondfo was likely to be accurate. Ugh, I’m a crazy person and I freely admit it. For so many reasons I just want to press fast forward to the weekend!

CS/Q: nothing new

krystrist2014 · February 2020

@bows22 🤣🤣🤣🤣 If it makes you feel any better, the FRER’s at my target yesterday had a $2 off coupon stuck to them so there is a possibility you might save money by pilgriming it to a brick and mortar! Lol. I feel you on the benefit of work distracting you from testing. Work was super super slow for me yesterday and I basically drove myself crazy thinking about why AF hasn’t shown up yet. 😒 praying it will pick up for me today.

@runningoncookies hurray for a half day! I hope you have a great productive day.

Month/Cycle: 4/3

CD/DPO: 32/16

Timing: -1, +2

Typical LP length: 🤷🏽‍♀️

Testing: all the BFNs

R/R: So, still no sign of AF and I spent most of yesterday talking myself out of symptom spotting. I exhaust myself. I tested again this morning just because and it was stark white again. Is it horrible that I’ve now transitioned to wondering if my internet cheapies are just ineffective? I bought FRER last night and my plan is that if there’s still no sign of AF by tomorrow AM then I will test with that because I have plans to go out with some gf’s and drink tomorrow night and I just want to be sure. On the bright side if not KU then I can drink all weekend because I also have a date with MH on Sat. Lol.

CS/Q: no questions really, unless someone has experience with Mommed hcg sticks that they want to share with me?

krystrist2014 · February 2020

@fitzfizz omg yes!!!! When I went to grab some at target last night I literally felt as if I were a teen again, and was actually nervous about buying them! I was like.... no big deal, at least they have self check out now so no one will see! I was waiting in line at the self check out when the woman from the customer service counter started saying “ma’am! ma’am!” And waiving me over. I had an internal oh shit moment like I was caught! 🤣

legallykate · February 2020

@bows22 Come on Amazon, you have one job! Hope the convo with your boss goes well.

@runningoncookies Yay for a productive afternoon and being able to knock out stuff at work instead of home.

@fitzfizz I’m impressed you avoided testing. FX the lightheadedness is an early symptom!

@krystrist2014 Sorry about the BFN, I have never heard of Mommed, FX for the FRER tomorrow.

Month/Cycle: 2/2

CD/DPO: 18/3 (?)

Timing: -1, O, +1 if FF is right

Typical LP length: 10

Testing: No idea when but not soon

R/R: I finished my annoying project yesterday so can somewhat coast into the weekend! I’m a little bummed Valentines Day is during the TWW though, would be nice to have a glass of wine with dinner on Saturday when we go out but I probably won’t now.

CS/Q: FF says I go here now but I am not totally convinced I am O+3, I think I may have just ovulated yesterday, which would make the BD timing better. But I guess there’s no point in worrying about it now.

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mvt2003 · February 2020

I've decided I go here now since technically I ovulated yesterday at 9am

Month/Cycle: 18/18

CD/DPO: ?/1

Timing: Literally the best possible

Typical LP length: ::Shrug::

Testing: Beta should be around 2/26

R/R: I updated yesterday I think, but retrieval went well yesterday! They got 17 eggs, waiting VERY impatiently for my fertilization report! I know for a fact at least 2-3 of the eggs will be over or under mature, I'm ultimately hoping to end up with 4 embies, so FX!

My clinic told me yesterday that their criteria for a 3 or 5 day fresh transfer is based on # of embryos, so if I end up with 4 or fewer, I'll be doing a 3-day on Saturday (when MH can't actually attend because he has to work ) or if I get 5 or more I'll be doing a 5-day on Monday. I'm mentally prepping for a 3-day right now because I'm keeping my embryo totals expectation low. I'm a little sore and swollen today, more on my right side where I had more follies which makes sense.

CS/Q: Nope

mvt2003 · February 2020

@bows22 We're back together!!!!!!

Also, why in the world will Amazon not let you buy FRERs?! Get it together, Amazon!

@runningoncookies FX for a productive afternoon!

@fitzfizz Ugh SO hoping for a BFP for you!!!!! But I think you're right to hold off until the weekend, because BFNs suck. Also, at this point I think my local Walgreens is like WTF is up with this lady - I've had to buy so much TTC stuff in person, it's absurd.

@krystrist2014 Ugh so sorry about the BFNs! I'm clearly not an expert in getting a BFP, but I did a lot of research on the cheapies, and the consensus I saw was that they're pretty much just as sensitive as FRERs, but I did focus on Wondfos - not sure about Mommed.

@legallykate Sorry about the lack of O consensus! FWIW, I'm pretty much in the school of "drink til it's pink" but I know not everyone feels that way. I would not feel the slightest bit guilty about a glass of Valentine's Day wine!

Think about it this way - even if O was CD15, there's no way any implantation would even have happened yet!

kpearse99 · February 2020

@bows22 I still don't understand what's going on with Amazon! haha They clearly do not want you to test yet bahaha

@runningoncookies I hope you get allllll the work done this afternoon!

@fitzfizz You're not crazy! It's just what TTC does to our brains.... it sucks!! Hang in there and good for you for knowing it was WAY too early to test!

@krystrist2014 oh the mind games this process plays on us! Hang in there!

@legallykate I'm the same as @mvt2003 - drink until it's pink! You deserve a glass of wine on Valentine's Day - at this early in the TWW there is nothing to worry about, IMO.

@mvt2003 Why is it that they do a 5 day for the more embies you have and a 3 day for the less ones you have? I would have thought it would be the other way around..hmmm. When do you find out how many fertilized?!?! I'm so anxious for you!!!!

Month/Cycle: 16/14/4 (AL #2)

CD/DPO: 30 / 20 dpiui

Timing: It was as good as you could get when doing an IUI

Typical LP length: Well... usually I get AF 3-4 days after stopping the progesterone but here we are on the 6th day of stopping and still no sign of her... WTF!?

Testing: Beta was negative last Friday at 14 dpiui

R/R: Happy Galentine's Day, gals!! 2 of my close friends are coming over tonight for our own little impromptu galentine's day dinner and wine night! DH is out tonight with his some of his golf friends, they do an annual dinner but it just happened to fall on Galentine's Day this year which makes me laugh! I'm looking forward to a few hours with my gal pals where we can laugh, cry, vent and share happy stories!

CS/Q: Nothing to show!

krystrist2014 · February 2020

@legallykate I agree with @mvt2003 re drink till it’s pink! I say you have that wine!

@mvt2003 so happy to see you over here! Crossing all the tings for you to have a great embryo count!! Also, I agree with you that everything out there says that internet cheapies have the same sensitivity level. I’m just grasping at straws because there are a few reviews out there on amazon from ladies showing that the tests showed - while an FRER or CB gave them a +. One review even said that the company emailed her and offered her $30 to take down her review. Of course they also have lots of good reviews and people showing they got positives with the tests so really, I am probably just reaching here.

mvt2003 · February 2020

@kpearse99 Just updated my totals in the IF thread, BUT I had 14 mature, and 9 fertilize!!!!!! To answer your question, my clinic does not do daily updates (I'm in a BIG clinic, it's kind of a conveyor belt, but we knew that going in) so I will not hear back again until Sunday. I think the rationale is that if you only have 4 embryos on day 1 post-retrieval, then things will drop off further, so you're better off getting something into you on Day 3 since embryos do grow better inside the womb overall.

krystrist2014 · February 2020

@kpearse99 yes, mind games is definitely the right term for it! I’m sorry you’re still WFAF too!!! Your valentines plans sound awesome! I’m doing Galentines with my friends tomorrow! Gonna watch Little Women and eat and drink! 😁

kpearse99 · February 2020

@krystrist2014 I can't wait to see that movie!!!!

krystrist2014 · February 2020

@mvt2003 Yayyy 9 fertilized!!!!

inthewoods23 · February 2020

@mvt2003 woohoo 9!! Bring on the Jurassic Park gif 😆

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mvt2003 · February 2020

@inthewoods23 We've started casually discussing what we would do for any announcement in the future, and my vote is a onesie that says Life Finds A Way.

MH wants to hire a rando celeb on Cameo.

mindyb2019 · February 2020

Month/Cycle: 5/2(AL)

CD/DPO: 20/2

Timing: -4, -2, -1, 0

Typical LP Length: Roughly 12 days

Testing: No

R/R: My neck is feeling much better from yesterday so that’s good. I’m actually looking forward to going to work today as we have a lot of fun things planned and it will be a very funny day filled with lots of belly laughs 😆 Should be interesting.

CS/Q: Nothing

@bows22 yay glad you had a productive day yesterday. Hope you have another one of those days today too.GL with your chat with your boss today.

@kpearse99 sorry AF is being confusing for you and sorry for your negative beta test. I hope you enjoy tonight with your close friends and have lots of fun.

@mvt2003 yay 17 eggs. FX for a good fertilization report. Come on Embryos. Sorry your sore and swollen. I hope that fades soon. Sending all the positive vibes your way ❤️

@legallykate sorry your confused which day you O’d. Yay to finishing your annoying project.

@runningoncookies yay for half a day of work. Enjoy your afternoon getting things done.

@fitzfizz sorry you were feeling lightheaded yesterday. Hope your feeling better today.

@krystrist2014 Sorry AF still hasn’t showed up. I hope she shows up soon. Enjoy your night out with your gf’s tomorrow night and your date night with YH. Enjoy those drinks.

babyodo · February 2020

*lurking* @krystrist2014 I have used Mommed internet cheapies (OPKs and HCG kit) for over a year and I'm pretty sure they require either 25 or 50 mIU/ML of HCG to turn a positive. That is much higher than a FRER, which is around 6.1 mIU/ML of HCG, which can be maddening when you're in the TWW. I hope this helps, and FX you have better clarity with a FRER!

krystrist2014 · February 2020

@babyodo thanks girl! I went back and looked at info on amazon and they are 25mIU. I think I saw some very light spotting when I went to the bathroom just now so I’m thinking I’m out this cycle. But I will definitely be keeping that in mind for future cycles! I am hoping to avoid wasting money on fancy tests. Haha. My plan was to only use an FRER to confirm a + from a cheapie.

gingermama29 · February 2020

**lurking**

@mvt2003 yay for 9 fertilized!! I am crossing everything for you!!! 💜

dobiemom11 · February 2020

Month/Cycle: 7/7

CD/DPO: 28/11

Timing: okay

Typical LP length: 11-12

Testing: WFAF, i thought she was coming today, but nothing yet.

R/R: We got all the paperwork signed to be under contract for a house. So we can sorta check that off the list. New job, new house, okay now on to TTC?

CS/Q:

@fitzfizz. Me too on the internal shame. I am like look at all this other stuff I bought. Wait there are pregnancy tests at the bottom of that pile. I also had that crazy instinct yesterday to test in the middle of the afternoon. Hoping the best for you!

@mvt2003 Yay!!! Fingers crossed for you.

@krystrist2014. I normally don't drink during the TWW, but do eat sushi and lunch meat and all the tasty things. Last time AF showed up, I drank three glasses of wine on a school night after not drinking for 18months. My husband was like I guess you are not pregnant and tomorrow is gonna suck for you. Wishing good news for you!

bows22 · February 2020

@fitzfizz I am a frequent participant in the “maybe i ovulated earlier and I’m really 10 dpo” game. Which is usually followed by the “maybe i ovulated later and when I tested before I was only 5 dpo” game. No need to be ashamed haha!

@krystrist2014 target is probably where I will go so mine better have a coupon too! I hope your cheapies just suck!

@legallykate I agree with everyone else that you are good to have a glass (or two!) or wine that early in the TWW. I also think with a couple more
high temps, FF may move your CH.

@mvt2003 so glad you’re in the TWW and that everything is going so well!! I don’t know what’s going on with amazon. I keep getting an error when I try to add to my cart, even when I tried it on my computer.

@kpearse99 I hope AF comes soon so that you can get this unicorn cycle going!

@mindyb2019 glad your neck is feeling better! DH has been having problems with sleeping funny and his neck hurting lately and I feel really bad for him!

@dobiemom11 congrats on the house!

BLuvsE · February 2020

Month/Cycle: 1/1

CD/DPO: 17/2

Timing: decent, -5, -3

Typical LP length: it varies and drives me crazy. Usually long.

Testing: waiting until 8dpo

R/R: I don't know how to easily tag y'all on my phone but I'm cheering for everyone, I promise. I love how everyone here is trusting the process and finding humor in the craziness. It's refreshing to see you handle a potentially stressful situation with Grace and matter of fact attitudes. Hopefully being able to do that here spills over into your real lives.

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