WTO Monday 4/20

inthewoods23 · April 2020

**This is a thread that welcomes all regardless of where they are at in their TTC journeys. Please be mindful of topics that are discussed that could be hurtful to those going through tough times. Mention of children or pregnancies of others should have a TW (trigger warning) and be in a spoiler if possible, and only be mentioned if it is extremely pertinent to the conversation. Thanks for keeping this a safe place for us all to engage!**

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legallykate · April 2020

Month/Cycle: 4/5

CD: 6

WAYDTGKU: Temping, monitoring CM, OPKs, PNVs plus C and B6, HIO ED during FW with preseed

R/R: Monday again? Ugh. I actually did get some good down time this weekend at least, but I am feeling very blah overall with every day being pretty much the same and no ability to plan things for the future. I am really glad the weather is warming up here though and looks like it will be sunny all week, I think that will help, and my aunt who lives around the corner from us is planning to heat her pool and said we can go into her backyard and use it when they aren't, like a social distancing pool time share of sorts lol.

CS/Q: Not yet.

bows22 · April 2020

@legallykate I’m starting to feel blah too. It’s definitely the not being able to make plans for the future thing for me. Or like....being afraid to look forward to anything because it seems like nothing is safe. Our governor is supposed to talk this week about details for “reopening” - I don’t think it’s going to happen soon but at least maybe some kind of idea of what a timeline could look like will help me. That’s awesome that you have the pool to look forward to though! Not being sure if we will get to the pool this summer is definitely something I’m struggling with.

Month/Cycle: 17/19 including 2 benched.

CD: 8

WAYDTGKU: OPKs, Tracking CM

R/R: Ditto to @legallykate on “Monday again? Ugh” We did get a lot done this weekend. I did a “drive up” order at target and included some storage bins so I finished my organizing project that I started 2 weeks ago. DH organized the basement which he has been wanting to do for months and also installed some coat hooks which will be nice. I also did some baking which made me happy (buttermilk biscuits and chocolate chip mini muffins). However by last night we were so tired and didn’t feel like going out for ice cream (what we decided to do to celebrate our “anniversary”) and I’m cranky about it today. I think I’m going to insist that we go tonight.

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bluetickgal · April 2020

Month/Cycle: 23/18/8 (AL#2)

CD: 3

WAYDTGKU: Letrozole with TI & Progesterone...will most likely go back to temping/tracking too.

R/R: Happy Monday!! AF made her arrival on Saturday which was expected, but I had a good weekend despite that! We didn’t do a ton, but got the things done that we needed to...and then just relaxed mostly! Ready for another week of WFH! Called my RE’s office this morning to see if it would be possible to move ahead with IUI this cycle or if we need to wait for everything to settle down still...they have unfortunately not resumed treatments, so IUI is out for this cycle. We are going to go back to trying like normal this cycle...just give it our all with TI while we wait for IUI. It was nice having a bit of a relaxed cycle last month, but we are ready to get back to it and we are hoping for the best during these crazy times!

CS/Q: None.

@legallykate glad you had some downtime this weekend...sorry you are feeling blah about the monotony of every day at home! Hope the warmer weather will give you more of a chance to get out, go swimming, and just add some variety to your days!

@bows22 sounds like you had an incredibly productive weekend! Sorry you didn’t get much relaxation in and it is unfortunately Monday already! 😕 Your baked goods sound so yummy!! I hope you get in your ice cream date tonight, I’d say insist for sure!

_orchid_ · April 2020

@legallykate I'm feeling the same way about the future and planning. I am such a planner and having no idea what the next few months? year? looks like is tough. For the past year we'd been planning a Disney trip for this summer and I am sooo upset about moving it (regardless of their status we are not going to go while this is going on). Everyday feels so blah. Also I saw in the weekend check in your neighbor had a wedding reception at their house 😱 I would've called too!!

@bows22 a Target pick up for bins is on my list too for this week! I swear my house has never been this organized. This was your first Saturday not working, right? Sounds like you were still very productive! Happy anniversary! I hope you get ice cream today!

@bluetickgal sorry about the IUI. Glad you guys had a relaxing last cycle though, abd that you had a good weekend despite AF ♥️

Month/cycle: 12/11

CD: 5

WAYDTGKU: nothing right now, benching ourselves another cycle. DH and I talked after my meltdown on Friday and it went better than I expected. We're going to wait another cycle and then revisit the conversation, so idk how present I'll be but I like checking in here!

R/R: see above. Friday was a bad day but the rest of the weekend was better. We got a lot of spring cleaning/yard work done, so I'm happy starting the week with a clean house and tidy yard. I've been downloading library books like crazy on my Kindle (usually read paper books only) and I'm loving having new stuff to read so I can continue ignoring the books I hoard 😂 starting open book by Jessica Simpson tonight.

CS/Q: none, will probably start temping again next cycle.

photographerwife · April 2020

Month/Cycle: 11/10/4(al) yuck

CD: 1

WAYDTGKU: BBT, opks, baby aspirin, maca, PNV.

R/R: I wasn’t expecting CD 1 today, because my luteal phase since my loss has been 14 days the entire time(5 cycles total). But it has been 12-14 before so, it is what it is. I didn’t have high hopes last cycle anyway. But man, is it a bummer to almost be at a year ttc. I know for couples under 35 they recommend seeing your doctor at a year, but since I ovulate every month, and don’t seem to have issues with LP or anything I’m not sure what they could do to help. I only have 1 tube now, so I guess we’ll just keep trying naturally if we go beyond the year point. I’m not sure what my insurance would cover for fertility anyway, and I already owe money from my surgery in January. We’ve been kind of lazy since I was benched for a couple months, so we’re adding back all the things. 💩 Besides working this weekend, it was pretty chill.

CS/Q: nothing to see.

@legallykate I feel you on the not being able to do things! I’m normally super active this time of year, and it’s boring being stuck at home alone. That’s super nice of your aunt to share her pool! All the benefits with none of the expense or work? Heck yeah!

@bows22 that’s awesome that you were able to finish your project! That really is one of the best parts of this quarantine! I’m dying over all of your food mentions, I’m trying to start a more low carb healthy diet and that all sounds so good!

@bluetickgal I’m glad you had a relaxing weekend despite that bit**! I’m sorry that cycles are still on hold, I hope that they’re able to start cycles again soon.

@_orchid_ I must have missed it somewhere about why you are benched. I hope all is well. ♥️ One of my favorite things is starting the week with a clean house! Go you! I live my kindle books! I love real books too, but it does make it hard to go back to paper!

linzrunz · April 2020

@legallykate That's nice that your aunt is going to let you use her heated pool. I'm jealous! Hopefully some pool days will help break up the blah feeling.

@bows22 Yay for a productive weekend and some baking! I haven't baked at all during the quarantine and I've wanted to. Just having the house smell like baked goods makes it seem so much better be stuck home all the time. Boo for not going out for ice cream last night. I hope you guys can get out tonight!

@bluetickgal I'm sorry for AF even though she was expected. It doesn't always dull the sting. And boo for your treatments being put off another month. FX that you're a SS who won't need the IUI.

@_orchid_ I'm sorry you're being benched another cycle, but we support you in whatever you need to do, especially when it comes to mental health. Yay for more books though!

@photographerwife I'm so sorry you're hitting the year mark soon. It's a sobering feeling. But just because you CAN get medical intervention at a year doesn't mean you HAVE to. It may not hurt to have hormones tested or something, but that is completely up to you and we support you with whatever you choose.

Month/Cycle: 4/4 after 3 years during round 1

CD: 7 and still spotting.... ugh

WAYDTGKU: funny business, peeing on things

R/R: Been feeling down the past couple days and can't shake it. I'm going to try to get outside and soak up some sunshine and hopefully that will help. I've been crocheting a lot, so maybe I'll take my project outside and crochet in the sun. I did that quite a bit last week and it was nice. I'm getting frustrated with my workouts. I lift 3-4 times a week at home, so cardio 2-3 days a week (usually running) and try to get out for hikes on top of that and I've GAINED a few pounds since January. I know lifting isn't the best for losing weight, but it's really frustrated. I weigh 30 lbs more than I did at the beginning of 2019. A lot of my weight gain is because of the meds I'm on, so I'm wondering if the meds are making it harder to lose weight. Either way, it's just really frustrating. Ugh.

CS/Q: nope

bluetickgal · April 2020

@_orchid_ thanks lady! I’m sorry Friday was a rough day, but I’m glad the talk with YH went well! Sounds like you are starting off the week great (always nice feeling like you have things caught up), hope you enjoy relaxing & reading some!

@photographerwife thanks, friend! So sorry you are approaching 1 year...each new milestone like that stings!! I think that makes complete sense not to seek medical intervention at this point, especially since you were benched for those few cycles AL. Maybe keep with what you are doing, and if you reach the 6 month mark of being unbenched, see about some testing at that point? I hope this is your cycle though, and that doesn’t even have to be a consideration!

@linzrunz yeah, it doesn’t always lessen the sting unfortunately! Thank you...I’m hoping this is the cycle for all of us!! Sorry you have been feeling down lately, I hope some sunshine today helps! Crocheting outside sounds wonderful! That stinks about your work out routine and the weight gain...do you think part of it could be building muscle which weighs more than fat? It stinks to be doing everything right and not seeing the results you want to...especially with the meds potentiality preventing it! Don’t be too hard on yourself though, it sounds like you are doing all the right things!

linzrunz · April 2020

@bluetickgal That's what H keeps telling me, that muscle weighs more than fat. But it's still discouraging. I thought I would have lost SOMETHING in three months. I'm not looking for huge weightloss fast, but he said I probably need to up my cardio. I love lifting so I don't think I can give that up and just do cardio. Thanks for the kind words. I hope you're doing something good for yourself today too!

photographerwife · April 2020

@linzrunz thank you for the support! I will probably wait several more months, if I have to, to seek any kind of medical support. So hopefully I won’t even have to worry about it. I’m sorry about the weight gain. I can imagine how frustrating that is, especially working so hard to keep it off. An extra 20-30 pounds can really have an effect on how things fit/self esteem. I hope you get over your hump soon.

@bluetickgal That’s kind of what I’m thinking! I’m not in a hurry to get any medical help right now.. changing my ticker today just felt daunting. But you are right about the couple of benched cycles. I’m hoping that I won’t have to worry about it. ♥️

_orchid_ · April 2020

@photographerwife I'm in the same boat with next steps. I'm AMA now and have been tracking ovulation, and when I had my annual in January was told after 35 it's 6 months. I want to wait and see what happens by the end of the summer, if we're still trying. My H and I aren't on the same page about next steps either so it gives us more time to figure it out. Having loss #3 happen during a global pandemic has really thrown us for a loop.

Hoping you don't have to worry about it! ♥️

**TW MC/PG mentioned**

Also, for my body, it seems like it takes 6+ months to get back to normal after a MC. I've had 2 losses that I've immediately started opking temping after, and even with that I didn't get KU until 6+ months later. I've driven myself crazy reading about situations where people get KU the cycle after a MC and feeling down that I'm not one, but there's still hope ♥️

_orchid_ · April 2020

@linzrunz ugh weight gain is so frustrating. Is there a way you can switch things up a bit? Sometimes just changing my routine jump starts a bit of weight loss. Cycling and speed intervals during running are my go tos when I need a shake up. Good luck!

keikilove · April 2020

Month/Cycle: 23/IDK

CD: 8

WAYDTGKU: Letrozole, TI, followed by Progesterone and Estradiol. Also doing a bunch of other stuff. I actually took some things off this ridiculous list over the past month: Tracking FF, BBT, CM, CP, OPKs, Take extra Vit. D, Fish Oil/DHA, N-A-C, Calcium, Vitex, Ubiquinol, DHEA, Baby Aspirin, Ovasitol, Plaquenil. Moderate daily exercise for uterine blood flow, 7-9 hours sleep. Eating Gluten-, Dairy-, and Sugar-free. Ready to GKTFU so I can stop choking down so many supplements & live normally again!

R/R: Rave: Have been consistent with exercise and it is finally paying off with weight loss and increased energy. Organized my office space (in my bedroom) and it finally feels cozy, soothing to look at, yet separate from the sleeping area.

CS/Q: Can't get it to upload from phone.

keikilove · April 2020

@legallykate Seems like you hit the nail on the head for lots of us with the "Monday blahs". I have been in a funk too the last few days. Not being able to really plan for anything is killer. I hope you get to take advantage of the swimming soon!

@bows22 Hope you also get to enjoy the pool soon! I have heard rumors that our state will be one of the few to open up first. Not sure how true that is but, like you, I'd like to know something--no matter how vague. Glad you were able to enjoy some of your weekend; getting organized feels so good. Sorry the ice cream didn't happen, though. I'd be crabby about that too. Hope you do get to enjoy it tonight!

@bluetickgal We are on the same HIO naturally plan, with a bit of assistance.

Sounds like you had a productive and relaxing weekend--perfect combo!

@_orchid_ Sounds like you have a nice clean house & yard, so you're free to enjoy all those books!

Enjoy!

@photographerwife Sorry for coming up on the year milestone. That is a tough one. FX that you actually get to get out of here before crossing that mark! I second what someone else said about getting your hormones tested, especially thyroid. I'd also ask for blood-clotting mutations testing. These are super common reasons for challenges getting/staying pregnant.

@linzrunz I hope the sunshine will help lift your spirits this week! I'm so sorry for the frustration of your workouts not showing a shift on the scale--that is super frustrating! It does sound like a combo of your meds and the fact that you do more weights than cardio. Maybe try adding 1-2 days of cardio for a couple of weeks and see if that makes any difference? If it doesn't, then you can be sure it's the meds. I hope you're at least getting the endorphin high from exercising! You know you're doing good for your body even if it isn't showing in other ways. Hang in there!

legallykate · April 2020

@bows22 Hope you get your ice cream make up tonight!

@bluetickgal Sorry you are here too now. And sorry you still can’t do IUI. EFF COVID.

@_orchid_ Glad you had a good talk with YH and a nice weekend.

@photographerwife Sorry for unexpected CD1 and for the looming one year mark. Hugs.

@linzrunz I am still spotting too this month which I never do after AF. WTF. Re: exercise, I think strength training is totally the way to go for both fat loss and mental health. I got into the best shape of my life doing mostly strength training with a few short HIIT workouts a week sprinkled in. Maybe you just need to mix up your strength training or try a couple 10 min HIIT sessions a week to bust the plateau?

@keikilove Yay for weight loss and energy and for a cozy office space!

stillcozy · April 2020

@legallykate social distance pool share sounds awesome!

@bows22 all that baking sounds delicious. I hope you get your ice cream tonight!

@bluetickgal hugs for you joining us over here. I’m so sorry treatments have been put off again

@_orchid_ so sorry Friday was to tough. Glad the rest of weekend went well though ❤️

@photographerwife unexpected AF is so hard. I’m so sorry you are over here again. Lots of love to you.

@linzrunz weight is such a Mind F**k. You are doing everything right. I’m right there in the struggle with you. Do you take your measurements? That has been very helpful for me to see that even though the scale doesn’t move I can still lose inches of fat. Hope the sunshine has helped your mood though!

@keikilove way to go on that exercising! So glad it is helping you

NFM

Month/Cycle: 7/11

CD: 11

WAYDTGKU: HIO, PNV, Temping, OPK, CM tracking kinda, working on weight loss

R/R: have a fire lit under my butt to get my weight back down. So started Keto today have to say I made a chaffle for dinner to use as a bun and yum! Feeling insecure and anxiety has been high the past week. I think quarantine is getting to me. Glad we were able to get outside quite a bit this weekend which was nice.

CS/Q:

bows22 · April 2020

My app updated and now I can’t figure out how to get to TTGP? I should have just given up and gone to the mobile browser but it was bothering me so much that I couldn’t find it. So I never made it back today!

@bluetickgal ugh that sucks that you won’t be able to do an IUI. I hope by next cycle that changes. Or obviously that there isn’t a next cycle! Jan 2020 hype? (The other reason I never made it back was because i tried to find the perfect Jan Brady gif and I failed miserably 😂)

@_or@_orchid_ I’m glad you are doing what you feel is right for you this cycle! Jump in here as often as you’d like!

@photo@photographerwife I’m definitely overdoing it on the sweets. DH’s basement organizing included getting the treadmill ready to be used again so I’m going to really try to make that part of my routine. Also, regarding getting testing done....I’m over 35 so could have gotten tested at 6 months. But I waited until almost a year because I had similar thoughts to you....and then I ended up having a polyp that they think was probably affecting something. I‘ve had 3 cycles since it was removed and I’m not pregnant yet so time will tell if it helped or not but I just wanted to mention that because you never know. Probably not worth it now but maybe when the world calms down some, it might not hurt to get the tests done just to see.

@linzrunz that’s so frustrating about the weight loss/lack thereof. I would be so frustrated too. Don’t let it get you down though. You are still getting strong and healthy and that’s what really matters!

@keikilove glad you are seeing results, especially the increased energy, that’s amazing! I hope your state opens up soon and it goes so well that everyone else follows!

@stillcozy I’m definitely feeling more anxious than usual too. I’m hoping that I can start exercising and see if that helps work out the anxious energy. I hope you start feeling better soon.

stillcozy · April 2020

@bows22 so for the app when you go to the menu on the home screen tap the arrow next to TTGP and it will give a different drop down where community is located

bows22 · April 2020

@stillcozy oh my gosh thank you! I would have never noticed that arrow

photographerwife · April 2020

@_orchid_ I know, it’s difficult. I haven’t even brought it up with DH yet, but I’m sure he’ll be on board as long as it won’t bankrupt us. lol i don’t know if I find success stories more encouraging or discouraging tbh. I’m in a ttc after ectopic group on Facebook and it’s all pretty grim. but my doctor said lots of women go on afterwards. I just hate how much it’s out of my control. I hope you and DH come to a good decision if you have to worry about it too! I think we’ll wait until the end of summer today to decide.

@keikilove if we get to that point, bloodwork will definitely be our first step. I think my ob office can handle that part. Thanks for the advice! I imagine you are sick of that list! Ready for you to get KTFU too!

@bows22 well i guess the sweets were deserved then, if the treadmill is back out! It’s aggravating not knowing what will help. We will wait until the end of summer most likely before we pursue anything. I hate to wait if it’s something that will need more attention.

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