||•|| WUW July 6 2016 ||•||

[muscari]

Welcome to the Dark Side CAL What’s Up Wednesday!

Your rotating weekly check in leaders: muscari & @eliida

*** We're looking to add one or two more check-in leaders! If you'd like to join and post the WuW once every 3 or 4 weeks, please PM me or @eliida and we'll get you hooked up! ***

And apologies, not sure what happened but it seems there wasn't a WuW last week, oops! So here are some cookies to make up for that

Goodmorning, loves! Welcome to Dark Side CAL What's Up Wednesday! 

This check-in is posted on Wednesday every week. Come on in and let us know how you're doing. If you need anything from us between check ins, or if you get a BFP, please PM any of us. Please, do NOT feel the need to reply to everyone else’s updates!

So, ladies…How are you doing? Please post an update including any news, thoughts or questions you may have.

NEWBIES: We are so sorry you find yourself here but are happy you have found us; welcome. Feel free to join in when you are ready! Also please check out our which is filled with a wealth of information   Make sure to post an intro on the board, and add in an avatar and/or siggy when you can so we can recognize you more easily.  

Newbie Questions - to help us get to know you!

1. How are you?
]2. What is your status? (TTC, TTA, etc.)
3. Tell us something about yourself - Hobbies? Pets? Favorite TV show? Anything you'd like to share!

QoTW: What is your most favorite holiday to celebrate and why?

[MissSally]

Hello! Thank you for the check in

CALR: I'm just feeling frustrated and upset. My last two cycles were over 60 days. Its been almost 2 years since we started TTC. I'm starting to lose hope. H isn't ready to move forward with the RE, and I think half the  problem is that we aren't on the same page. Things have been not great recently. I don't know what to do. 

NCALR: I started a new nutrition plan that focuses on your body type, and it is amazing. I've lost 4lbs so far and it is making me really excited. Supposedly it can even help balance hormones and regulate cycles, so I'm super hoping that maybe this is what I need!



QoTW: What is your most favorite holiday to celebrate and why? I love costumes at Halloween, food at Thanksgiving, and all the sparkles at Christmas. I just like holidays in general. I'm a social person and I love spending time with family any chance I get!!

[MissSally]

cardhard I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort here. There are some great supportive ladies.

[rslh10]

(((Hugs))) cardhard

[menrandes]

MissSally FX that your new plan will help regulate things!!

Tmi warning!!!

So potentially a tmi tidbit about me...i used to bleed constantly and never ovulate. Like, I had a stretch of 6 months constant. And birth control pills didn't stop it. Nothing did. I was dangerously anemic and had to go in for iron infusions weekly. Well, anyway, one day I was so fed up that I was like, screw processed foods!! And two weeks later the bleeding stopped. Took about 4 months for a regular cycle to happen, but it had been since I was about 16 since I even had a regular cycle. Over time Dr's and myself discovered that soy was the culprit. When I eat soy a lot, my cycles start getting weird again and I back off from it again . Never again!!
Anyway, there was a point here somewhere.
So I'm a definitely a believer that nutrition can impact cycles in a huge way! Good luck!

cardhard ((hugs)) I'm so sorry for your loss

[menrandes]

So next week I'm taking an extended trip to new mexico. Let's just call it a sabbatical! I'm nervous and its stressful. But maybe ultimately it will be a good thing.
I am eager to fly over the Sandia mountains again though. I love flying into albuquerque. I don't really have much of anything else going on, other than being glad to escape humidity for a time. And being grumpy that taking my bike is definitely not doable.

((Hugs)) to all you ladies!!

QOTW: Christmas. Though I love the entire period from Halloween to new years. The season just builds. Umm..so Hallmark is doing their Christmas in July movies...i totally watched one yesterday.

[elliecat17]

menrandes OMG I must go watch christmas movies!!!! I love Hallmark.... Also have a fun trip!

cardhard (hugs) I'm so sorry you are here. Be kind to yourself and just take the time to heal. Nothing about this is easy so don't worry too much.

MissSally I did a hashimoto's diet plan and boy did it make a difference in everything including how I was feeling! Food does wonders for a body (both good and bad).

AFM: Waiting to O after using Clomid this cycle. Not really much else on the TTC front other then that.

On the NTCAL front I have a registration meeting for my new girl scout troop tonight. I'm so excited. Also I am apparently going to be watching hallmark christmas movies now. I've been really busy crafting and rearranging furniture in the house.

QOTW: Do I have to pick one? I love all holidays, even the hallmark ones. I decorate for everything including but not limited to Christmas, halloween, new years, chinese new years (i grew up in hawaii), St. Patricks day, valentines, easter etc. However I think I'm in the group that absolutely adores the time from Halloween through the new year. It's just so homey.

[4furrypaws]

The universe hates me still...

PGS results showed our two frosties are not healthy.

I may be off the boards for a bit.

Xo

[glb30]

MissSally, Hugs, girl. H and I have gone through ups and downs through this whole process. It's totally normal. Two things that help us are (1) Taking a break from talking about TTC and (2) planning a few fun date nights. Communication is always key, too. I would try not to bring it up in normal everyday convos, but just set aside a time. Also- acupuncture can help get your cycles back on track.

cardhard be easy on yourself- you are going through what no one should have to. Hugs.

@merandes that is amazing!!! wow- what is in that shit we eat??


AFM- I updated my history. FET #2 is scheduled tomorrow. I was really down after updating my history when I had to change my H and I's ages are realized October will be FOUR YEARS since we started TTC. WTH. I'm so happy for everyone having kids, especially my friends that have had trouble, but I'm getting impatient waiting and feel all WHY ME???!

NTTCR: I am going to Denver on Friday to visit my law school roommate. We are having a low key girls weekend. Does anyone know if its okay to fly after an FET? I just thought of that as I am typing. I guess I'll ask my doc tomorrow. I also start a new job on July 18. I'm excited, although timing could be better with everything TTC related, but I needed to move on from my job and its more money/has infertility coverage so I couldn't wait. Also didnt want to move my FET. With my last job, I took a year off TTC and regret it now.

I love Thanksgiving!! Food, food, food!

[cali]

4furrypaws, so many ((hugs)) take all the time you need, we're here whenever you need us.

[skategirl128]

Big hugs 4furrypaws. I'm so sorry! Take all the time you need. Much love and big squishy hugs.

I'm sorry for your loss cardhard. Much love sent to you!

[iheartbroccoli]

CALR: My body decided to change things up this cycle, and my period lasted 6 days instead of the usual 4. Which was annoying. I started temping this cycle, and my temps are all over the place. Just waiting to O, hopefully that will occur early next week.

NCALR: July is a busy month. Tomorrow is our wedding anniversary and I'm not in a celebratory mood, and we're spending the weekend with my in laws (who I like and we get along fine, but just not in the mood).

QOTW: I don't know how I feel about holidays right now...

[iheartbroccoli]

4furrypaws I'm so sorry lady. Big hugs and sending lots of love your way. Take all the time you need.

cardhard Big hugs.

[glb30]

4furrypaws I am so sorry. (((Hugs)))

[birch113]

MissSally I'm so sorry you and YH are not on the same page. TTC when dealing with IF and losses is shifty enough. Not agreeing on how to proceed just sucks. (((Hugs))) congrats on the weightloss! How did you learn about this nutrition plan?

cardhard I am so sorry for the loss of your son. (((Hugs)))

menrandes wow!! I don't think I put enough stock in how nutrition might impact my cycles. Probably because chocolate. Have a great trip!!

elliecat17 GL!!

4furrypaws I am so, so sorry. Fuck. Take whatever time you need. You'll be in my thoughts. (((Hugs)))

glb30 wishing you so much good luck tomorrow! Enjoy Denver!

iheartbroccoli bodies can be such jerks sometimes!

[birch113]

Thanks for the check in, muscari!

AFM....

CALR: I'm CD forty-freaking-nine and cranky about it. I've been spotting since Saturday, but I'm not super hopeful it means AF is coming because 1. I spotted for several days two weeks ago and nothing, and 2. Normally, I spot for one day before AF starts. I emailed my nurse. She said if it continues through the weekend they'll bring me in for blood work and an u/s. I just want to know what's going on.

NCALR: FIL will be coming up from FL next week. I'm looking forward to seeing him. It's been almost a year since we've seen him last!

QOTW: add me to the Halloween / Thanksgiving / Christmas lovers club! From September on I am so excited for the holidays. I love fall in general, and I love the decorations and traditions for each holiday. Christmas is my absolute favorite. I LOVE decorating for Christmas! I love the music, movies, and deliciousness of it all.

[MissSally]

birch113 a friend of mine has been following this nutrition plan for a few years, and she says she has never felt better. I was lucky to be the same body type, so she has been sharing all of her meal plans and everything with me. So far so good!

[glb30]

birch113 I had two really long cycles in a row, right before this transfer. They brought me in and basically said I'd get my period in 2 weeks after testing estrogen and progesterone and giving me an u/s. A few of my doctors (I asked everyone) said this just happens sometimes. FWIW, everything just went back to normal without any medical intervention.

[shandorfml2]

cardhard, welcome to ttcal, big hugs!
4furrypaws, big hugs sweetie. I am so sorry.

Thanks for check in muscari,

CAL: Will be Oing in the next few days. I ran out of OPKs and ran out of time to order them so I am going blind. I think that is Ok for right now. I will be seeing my OB in Aug. for short LP if I am not KU.

QOTW: Its a tie between Halloween and Christmas. Love decorating for both. Halloween is fun and I love all things spooky/paranormal, but I love the family aspect of Christmas.

[txsage]

cardhard I'm so sorry for your loss.

@missally I would love to know more about your diet if you don't mind. I'm starting to think my eating habits are contributing to TTC.

I have been MIA for a few weeks due to a wonderful restful vacation that is quickly coming to an end. We are at my DH's parents house (out final location) and going to see a few friends Saturday. I'm looking forward to going home and to start getting my classroom ready for the school year. Dh has an interview next week so I plan to not get too into classroom planning because if he gets the job, I have to quit mine.

CALR my temps are a little crazy with vacation. I have been inconsistent and the room temperature has been either freezing or really hot and I am in a different time zone right now. I am trying to watch my CF this cycle and just trying to hit as many days as possible since I'm not certain when o will happen. When I get home Tuesday I plan to call my RE and see what he thinks the next step should be and then depending on his idea, I'll call a new RE recommended by my cousin who is about 3 hours away. It still sucks that I have been at this for 3 years, but slowly I'm dealing with it. We will probably do one more year and then look into adoption, but we still are not sure.

[birch113]

shandorfml2 I've run out of Wondfo's before O once or twice. CVS makes a similar test strip if you're really anxious about wanting to POAS. It's more expensive of course, but not bad in a pinch.

txsage I'm so glad you've had a restful vacation! Would you be moving if YH gets the job? +1 about being interested in learning more about MissSally's diet.

[rslh10]

glb30 I am so happy to hear your FET went well! ((Hugs))

4furrypaws ((hugs)) ILY sweet friend.

elliecat17 GL!

birch113 ughhhhh come on AF!!!

MissSally I hope that you and your H can make it to the same page about TTC. It's very stressful and people handle it differently, but the second we had a plan about moving forward (like 2 years ago) my H and I felt better. We both knew we needed a more aggressive plan and we just jumped in. I'm very thankful we did. Good luck with the diet!

menrandes I'm sorry you have to take the trip. I hope you find what you're looking for

iheartbroccoli ((hugs)) for tomorrow, and Saturday I will be thinking of you and Theo.

@shandorfml GL!

AFM- crusing along on estrace. Lining check on Monday, and then I'll start progesterone shots in preparation for our FET on Monday the 18th. I'm shittin bricks over here. Nervous. Scared. Anxious. Excited. Guilty. Sad.

QOTW- fuck the Holidays

[shandorfml2]

rslh10, don't feel guilty sweetie. Kenley is going to hand pick her sibling. She'd want a little bro or sis, and wants you to be happy.

[birch113]

rslh10 sending you all the hugs, lady.

[birch113]

CD1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I start BCPs tomorrow night. Holy crap!

[rslh10]

Jul 8, 2016 10:25:11 GMT -5 birch113 said:

CD1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I start BCPs tomorrow night. Holy crap!

[glb30]

Jul 8, 2016 10:25:11 GMT -5 birch113 said:

CD1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I start BCPs tomorrow night. Holy crap!

YASS!!!!!

[glb30]

Jul 8, 2016 8:56:24 GMT -5 shandorfml2 said:

rslh10, don't feel guilty sweetie. Kenley is going to hand pick her sibling. She'd want a little bro or sis, and wants you to be happy.

Plus one. You deserve this @rlsh10!

[birch113]

Jul 8, 2016 10:37:46 GMT -5 rslh10 said:

Jul 8, 2016 10:25:11 GMT -5 birch113 said:

CD1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I start BCPs tomorrow night. Holy crap!

Seriously. I'm a tiny bit losing my shit right now!

[txsage]

Jul 7, 2016 18:21:33 GMT -5 birch113 said:

shandorfml2 I've run out of Wondfo's before O once or twice. CVS makes a similar test strip if you're really anxious about wanting to POAS. It's more expensive of course, but not bad in a pinch.

txsage I'm so glad you've had a restful vacation! Would you be moving if YH gets the job? +1 about being interested in learning more about MissSally's diet.

Yes, we would be moving to northwest Louisiana. Making our way back up! I most likely would take a semester off work and try to find a position for the second semester. I think that would also help me work on getting healthier.