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Testing:
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Re: TWW Monday 3/23
CD/DPO: 99/12
Timing: -2
Typical LP length: 13 days
Testing: WFAF
R/R: Here we go week 2 of staying home. The weekend was decent. We did some cleaning around the house and got to play Mario Kart online with some of my siblings yesterday. That was a really fun and much needed distraction from my anxiety.
AF is expected Wednesday. I'm hoping my next cycle doesn't last 100+ days again. I've lost 12 pounds since Feb 10th though and I definitely think that's the reason I finally ovulated this cycle. I've been actively working on eating better and eating less. The weight loss has been one upside of having to deal with being in a constant state of heightened anxiety, which has absolutely affected my appetite.
CS/Q:
Month/Cycle: 9/8/2(AL)
CD/DPO: 21/9
Timing: -3,-2,0
Typical LP length: 14days
Testing: Not unless AF is late
R/R: I worked this weekend. Thankfully the bank closed the lobby, so that really helped. When I went to do my grocery order yesterday I couldn’t get any meat. It was a little stressful, but the good thing about living in the south is that a coworker owns a beef farm and we were able to get a lot of good- fresh cuts through him. I don’t know what it is about the TWW that makes everyone so crazy, but when my ticker changed to 9dpo I was thinking -gotta test! I didn’t though, because I only have one cheapie and it will probably be a BFN this early even if I was KU.
CS/Q:
@gingermama29 I hope your next cycle isn’t crazy long too! I hope that you’re able to calm your anxiety soon. Everything that’s going on doesn’t help.. thinking about you!
@photographerwife I just now realized we're on the same DPO and I agree with you that the testing urge is very real. Hang in there!
Month/Cycle: 4/4 (2 unbenched)
CD/DPO: 25/9
Timing: -4, -3, -1, 0, +1
Typical LP length: 14 days
Testing: 12DPO at the earliest
Married: 10.2018
DS #1: 06.2014
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), Emergency C-Section
MC: 03.2017- 5 Weeks
Rainbow DS #2: 07.2018
HG, 19w Fetal Surgery, 24w PPROM, 33w Placental Abruption, Partial Uterine Rupture, Emergency C-Section
NICU, Chronic Kidney Disease
TTC #3: Medically Cleared 12.5.2019, had a bunch of problems and wonky cycles
BFP 10.13.2020 EDD: 6.26.2021
October 2020 TTGP Signature Challenge: Pets in Costumes
@gingermama29 was this mario kart online free?? i am intrigued. Fx on shorter cycle but ideally a BFP when you test!
@photographerwife wow having a beef farm nearby must be amazing!
@ashaislurking sorry you had to hear that! what a way to make someone feel guilty for IF or MC. glad you talked some sense into her.
Month/Cycle: 3/2
CD/DPO: 1
Timing: -1
Typical LP length: unsure. last cycle was 17 but i dont have a good point of reference
Testing: will wait full two weeks, which just so happens to be DH's birthday. not getting my hopes up, not getting my hopes up,not getting my hopes up.....
R/R: well for a TTC related rant i was a little upset that we didnt DTD on O day or the day after. i had all intentions to but DH had stomach pains. i feel bad for being irrationally upset, but ill allow myself to wallow in it for just one more day. Another rant, my sister got laid off from her job today, as a permanent layoff not temporary. i feel for her because she doesnt have a lot of work experience at 26yo and its going to be hard times finding work for a bit.
For good news, i got my groceries delivered today, yay! so now i am planning all of our meals for the next week or so. DH and i love to cook
CS/Q: none
Married: 10.2018
DS #1: 06.2014
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), Emergency C-Section
MC: 03.2017- 5 Weeks
Rainbow DS #2: 07.2018
HG, 19w Fetal Surgery, 24w PPROM, 33w Placental Abruption, Partial Uterine Rupture, Emergency C-Section
NICU, Chronic Kidney Disease
TTC #3: Medically Cleared 12.5.2019, had a bunch of problems and wonky cycles
BFP 10.13.2020 EDD: 6.26.2021
October 2020 TTGP Signature Challenge: Pets in Costumes
Month/Cycle: Jan 2018
CD/DPO: 21/8
Timing: seems pretty good! Fingers crossed!!!!
Typical LP length: 14 days
Testing: Probably tomorrow. I know I might not get a clear answer, but it would be super meaningful to get a BFP tomorrow, so we'll try.
R/R: Working from home today went a little better. Felt a little less overwhelmed, was able to chat with some co-workers via phone feeling a little better connected.
CS/Q:It's looking pretty good! A nice climb, nice solid plus sign.
@photographerwife We have been shopping local too. We also have been doing Dinnerly.com - it's been great. We've done it for years. It's cheap, the meals are good, and it's delivered. #winning.
@ashaislurking Good for you for staying professional. I probably would have lost it. Yeeeeeah two years, blocked tubes but just reeeelllllaaaaaax
@asf0613 The sole saving grace here, is she isn't in this alone. There should be ramped up unemployment benefits, and I am sure hiring employers will be understanding rather than questioning. It still sucks. My brother was laid off Saturday, and my SIL is home quarantined. I was able to score a Wal-Mart to go, so picking that up tomorrow. We'll see how much of it I get.
@ashaislurking all the kudos to you for keeping your cool and staying tactful. Glad you were able to set them straight. Sorry you had to deal with it though. Your chart is looking great!
@asf0613 no, my incredibly thoughtful and generous brother got all of my siblings and me Nintendo Switches for Christmas this year so we could all play online together. Several of us video chatted and okayed together today again actually. It's nice because he's stationed overseas do it's a fun way to stay in touch. Sorry to hear about your sister. Yay for grocery delivery though!
@the_road_to_oz thanks! Same to you. It's a crappy way to lose it but at least there's some positive, right? Glad today was a better day for you!