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Post by sasam on Dec 7, 2021 8:40:13 GMT -6
This is a combined TTC thread for EVERYONE currently TTC. Whether you're a first timer, a many timer, or an old timer come on in and pass the time as we struggle through WTO and the dreaded TWW.
As this is a combined thread there will be talk of LC, losses, and IF struggles. If any of these are hard for you please just let us know in your first post and I'm sure the lovely ladies on here will be happy to add TWs to accommodate.
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GTKY Questions: Any fun holiday plans this month?
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Post by sasam on Dec 7, 2021 8:49:48 GMT -6
Month/Cycle: TTC #2, Cycle 7
CD/DPO: CD4
RRCS: Spent the weekend feeling sad that last cycle was not it for us. Really trying to decide whether or not to chart/track/OPK this month or not. I feel like temping would be pointless since we'll be traveling for Christmas. Might just do OPKs and hope our timing works out to make things happen before our holiday travel plans.
GTKY Questions: Any fun holiday plans this month? Mainly just visiting family. Also planning to do some holiday baking to help get into the spirit.
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Post by marigold on Dec 7, 2021 10:03:53 GMT -6
I can't believe it's December already! Wow
Month/Cycle: Cycle #7 Timing: N/A
CD/DPO: CD1 (finally! Feels like it's been trying to arrive forever)
Symptoms: None
RRCS: My last pregnancy happened the month I took a break from charting/opk's/etc. I'm kicking myself now because I wish I had the data from that cycle! I'm ready to take a break but am afraid to miss out on a month.
GTKY Questions: Any fun holiday plans this month? We're having a quiet Christmas at home, which I'm very much looking forward to. I'm thinking about signing up for a New Years Day half marathon, so that pretty much prevents any NYE plans!
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Post by marigold on Dec 7, 2021 10:06:45 GMT -6
Month/Cycle: TTC #2, Cycle 7 CD/DPO: CD4 RRCS: Spent the weekend feeling sad that last cycle was not it for us. Really trying to decide whether or not to chart/track/OPK this month or not. I feel like temping would be pointless since we'll be traveling for Christmas. Might just do OPKs and hope our timing works out to make things happen before our holiday travel plans. GTKY Questions: Any fun holiday plans this month? Mainly just visiting family. Also planning to do some holiday baking to help get into the spirit. Are your cycles regular? If so, give yourself the break from tracking! I just mentioned it in my post, but my last pregnancy happened during a month off. I timed with EWCM only, and that was enough. I have irregular cycles now, so I need to at least temp, too.
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Post by sasam on Dec 7, 2021 12:29:08 GMT -6
Month/Cycle: TTC #2, Cycle 7 CD/DPO: CD4 RRCS: Spent the weekend feeling sad that last cycle was not it for us. Really trying to decide whether or not to chart/track/OPK this month or not. I feel like temping would be pointless since we'll be traveling for Christmas. Might just do OPKs and hope our timing works out to make things happen before our holiday travel plans. GTKY Questions: Any fun holiday plans this month? Mainly just visiting family. Also planning to do some holiday baking to help get into the spirit. Are your cycles regular? If so, give yourself the break from tracking! I just mentioned it in my post, but my last pregnancy happened during a month off. I timed with EWCM only, and that was enough. I have irregular cycles now, so I need to at least temp, too. Yes, they have been regular so far. And I have had some ovarian pain/discomfort around ovulation time the last few months, so I think it wouldn't take much to pinpoint when it happens.
And same for me with pregnancy in an off month! Like you, I really wish I had the data to look back on, but I do think having a month where TTC was not always on my mind helped. And I think the holidays will provide the distraction I need to really put it out of my mind for a month.
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Post by lildiamondeyes on Dec 8, 2021 12:15:36 GMT -6
I just realized that I had been posting in Nov's TTC. Oops... Month/Cycle: 5 (?)
Timing:
CD/DPO: CD7 (?)
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RRCS: With what I thought was AF lat week, I was for sure thinking that my system had cleared, but my blood draw still shows HCG. SO I am very WTFing about everything right now.
GTKY Questions: Any fun holiday plans this month? We have lots of things planned this month and most are fun. I am trying this uncluttered Christmas thing, haha. And I am failing miserably.
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Post by marigold on Dec 13, 2021 7:16:12 GMT -6
I decided to take the month off after all. It feels like a weight has been lifted; I forget how anxious and obsessive TTC makes me! We're going to relax, enjoy the holidays, and pick back up in the New Year.
How's everyone doing?
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Post by sasam on Dec 15, 2021 9:28:14 GMT -6
Took the month off from temping and it has been so nice to not stress about that. Half-heartedly doing OPKs, but not stressing too much about that either. It’s been nice to not have TTC be all-consuming this month. I was sick with some sort of virus last week, so that also kept my mind of TTC. Still hoping to make it work this month, but it is very nice to take a small step back from it for a bit.
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Post by lildiamondeyes on Dec 15, 2021 12:46:05 GMT -6
I am waiting to O, this weekend possibly. Dh said just let him know when he is needed to perform. Haha, at least one of us is chill when it comes to GKU.
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Post by orangehibiscus on Dec 18, 2021 15:56:06 GMT -6
Hugs sasam. Sorry last cycle wasn’t it for you. FX for this cycle! Glad you’re feeling better marigold! Lol at your H lildiamondeyes! Month/Cycle: 3/2 CD/DPO: CD 35 still WTO RRCS: My testosterone level has come down quite a bit from last time, so yay. Follow up with the RE is on 1/3, and then we can get started with meds after CD1 whenever that will be. Edit: Got the GTKY question wrong! Any upcoming plans: My dad will be flying in on Wednesday, and I’m very excited to see him. We’re going to make a Gingerbread Cheesecake, and I can’t wait!
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Post by lildiamondeyes on Dec 23, 2021 9:16:12 GMT -6
I am currently in the TWW. Dh might be a little happy about that. I will test on the 29th. I prob should wait until later, but I think that would be 9 DPO.
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Post by lildiamondeyes on Dec 23, 2021 9:16:44 GMT -6
orangehibiscus Gingerbread Cheesecake!? Like Wut? Sounds delish. Care to share the recipe?
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Post by marigold on Dec 27, 2021 4:16:57 GMT -6
Hope everyone had lovely holidays! orangehibiscus, gingerbread cheesecake sounds incredible. I'd love to see the recipe if you don't mind sharing! I'm 6dpo today. I didn't chart but did end up using OPK's, so I know timing was perfect. Despite not feeling optimistic about this cycle, I still had to resist the urge to test this morning. I really want to hold off until New Year's Eve (10dpo), but not sure how strong my willpower is! Thank goodness for the holiday chaos and distractions.
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Post by sasam on Dec 27, 2021 9:37:23 GMT -6
We had a great holiday with my ILs. DS and I will be having Christmas part 2 with my side of the family this week, so keeping the celebration going! Hope y’all have a great Christmas as well.
I’m on CD24, which should be roughly 8DPO based on my past cycles. Didn’t temp and half-heartedly did OPKs but wasn’t able to detect a surge. I did have EWCM for a few days around normal O time and felt some twinges that might have been ovulation pain, so we will see.
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Post by orangehibiscus on Dec 27, 2021 14:39:40 GMT -6
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Post by orangehibiscus on Dec 27, 2021 14:42:51 GMT -6
FX so hard lildiamondeyes, marigold, and sasam! I’m still WTO. CD 44 today. Follow up appt with RE is next Monday 1/3. We will finalize our plan and then get going ordering meds.
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Post by orangehibiscus on Dec 27, 2021 14:44:05 GMT -6
For some weird reason, my phone won’t open the Tapatalk app but once in a while (like from my last post until today). I have an iPhone. Does anyone else have these issues?
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Post by sasam on Dec 28, 2021 19:14:26 GMT -6
Hope your appointment goes well orangehibiscus! I’ve had the same issue with the app. I had to delete it and reinstall it and it seems to be okay now.
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Post by orangehibiscus on Dec 28, 2021 20:25:28 GMT -6
Hope your appointment goes well orangehibiscus! I’ve had the same issue with the app. I had to delete it and reinstall it and it seems to be okay now. Good to know! I will try that. Thanks!
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Post by marigold on Dec 29, 2021 4:48:55 GMT -6
FX so hard lildiamondeyes , marigold , and sasam ! I’m still WTO. CD 44 today. Follow up appt with RE is next Monday 1/3. We will finalize our plan and then get going ordering meds. WTO is worse than TWW. Hope the appt goes well! It's good to have a plan in place.
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Post by lildiamondeyes on Dec 29, 2021 14:29:54 GMT -6
I tested this morning but had a FMU issue with the test. Basically flooded the test and ruined it. Dh found that hilarious. I feel like such a rookie when it comes to POAS. I will try again tomorrow morning.
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Post by orangehibiscus on Dec 29, 2021 14:32:27 GMT -6
I tested this morning but had a FMU issue with the test. Basically flooded the test and ruined it. Dh found that hilarious. I feel like such a rookie when it comes to POAS. I will try again tomorrow morning. Lol! Oh no! Did you pee in a cup and then dip the test or did you pee right on it?
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Post by lildiamondeyes on Dec 29, 2021 14:55:21 GMT -6
I tested this morning but had a FMU issue with the test. Basically flooded the test and ruined it. Dh found that hilarious. I feel like such a rookie when it comes to POAS. I will try again tomorrow morning. Lol! Oh no! Did you pee in a cup and then dip the test or did you pee right on it? Totes right on it. Learned my lesson, eh?
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Post by orangehibiscus on Dec 29, 2021 16:53:09 GMT -6
Lol! Oh no! Did you pee in a cup and then dip the test or did you pee right on it? Totes right on it. Learned my lesson, eh? Haha that is seriously talent to pee right on it! I would pee all over myself.
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