TFAS Check-in 9/6

[jax1182014]

This check-in is for those of us who are trying for a sibling, or will be trying soon.

Age of LO(s):
Cycle/Month:
CD/DPO:
RRCS:
GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do?

[jax1182014]

I'll go first
Age of LO: 22 months
Cycle/Month: 11
CD: 1
RRCS: I'm feeling sad today. Obviously CD 1 hormones. I'm really hoping I don't have to go down the RE path, but if this isn't our month, I will try to remain calm and positive and make some phone calls.
GTKY: I went out a few months ago and had margs with a few gf's. I'm thinking I should get out more. It would probably make the wait between periods go by faster with less anxiety.

[BabyStandish]

jax1182014 I'm sorry for cd1

[BabyStandish]

Age of LO(s): 19 months....will be 20 months in 3 days. Eek.
Cycle/Month: 5/6
CD/DPO: 19/3
RRCS: not much going on
GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do? We went on a run together and then out for drinks and burgers.

[irish14]

jax1182014 sorry about cd1

[irish14]

Age of LO(s): 21 mos

Cycle/Month: 5/9

CD/DPO: 23/5? 8?

RRCS: Must. Not. Crazy. Train. I bought hpts today. Do not open box.

GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do? DH and I went to a wedding last month. But I had to go pick up DS for bedtime and he had a cold so was and came home early so I'm voting it doesn't count. Month or two ago we went to a movie, it was awesome since we hadn't been out in forevvvvverrrrrrr.

[shock]

Hi I know I'm not active on here but I thought I'd post my crazy train ramblings here.

Age of LO(s): 8 months
Cycle/Month: 2
CD/DPO: CD 24, 10 DPO
RRCS: BFN this morning. I thought I saw something but I was really reaching I think. DH couldn't see anything and he has better vision, so.. I'm hoping there's something more tomorrow? I bought 50 wondfos since they were really cheap and I'm a POAS addict.

GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do?
We went to buffalo wild wings with some new friends.

[charliefox]

Age of LO(s): DS turns one next weekend. I am FREAKING out.
Cycle/Month: Still TTA
CD/DPO: n/a
RRCS: Just freaking about my baby turning one. Also have major baby brain. H has been dropping all sorts of hints that he wants to TTC soon/now but we haven't had time to have a convo about it because life is CRAZY.
GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do? Shockingly I went out a few nights ago to a wine bar with two girlfriends. It was my first night out sans baby or H since DS was born. Yikes, I need to get out more!

[hoosiermama76]

Hi, ladies!

I'm cd 11, will be testing OPKs beginning tomorrow.

This is our fourth cycle/month.

DD is 2 years and talking up a storm.

Our last night out was to my friend's 40th birthday party. It was fun, but loud. I definitely have become a home body:-)

[Deleted]

New and jumping in.

Age of LO(s): 19 months
Cycle/Month: 1 (!)
CD/DPO: Is this cycle day? If so, CD 16 (using ap tracking periods, no temping though)
RRCS:Not exactly sure what this means, but using context clues, it seems like feelings, etc. I'm feeling positive and anxious. Still technically in fertile window (especially given the lack of temping, which means lack of precision). We were very lucky when trying for DD, so I'm hoping this time is simple too. Hugs to those struggling.
GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do?

We rarely go out at night, but we went out to dinner when our friends visited last week and it was really nice.

[lenny]

Hi ! hope this is ok, I'm new here and just thought I'd jump in
DH and I recently decided to start trying for a second, we have a little boy who is almost 16 months.

Age of LO(s): 16 months

Cycle/Month:2/2

CD/DPO: 4

RRCS: ready for period to be over I'm feeling so blah 😖

GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do? Good question! It has been a while.... We went to a wedding a couple of months ago. Does that count? There was booze and LO was with a babysitter

[jax1182014]

@kaybeeknits you are correct- CD =cycle day and DPO= days post ovulation... RRCS=rants,raves, chart stalks

[Deleted]

jax1182014, Thank you! For DPO, do you guys all temp, or do you use estimations? For example, according to the ap I use, I had my highest 'fertility score' on Sunday - I assume this is when they predict I ovulated (putting me at DPO 3, I guess), but I know this isn't entirely accurate since it doesn't have all the data it would need to know for sure.

[honda13]

Age of LO(s): 16 months
Cycle/Month: 1 after loss
CD/DPO: CD 6
RRCS: Nothing really. Just glad to be here.
GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do?
Last week DH and I went to a concert. We saw Blink-182 and it was the BEST NIGHT EVER!

[irish14]

Sept 7, 2016 8:27:29 GMT -5 @kaybeeknits said:

jax1182014, Thank you! For DPO, do you guys all temp, or do you use estimations? For example, according to the ap I use, I had my highest 'fertility score' on Sunday - I assume this is when they predict I ovulated (putting me at DPO 3, I guess), but I know this isn't entirely accurate since it doesn't have all the data it would need to know for sure.

Many do temp. It's usually a combo of some or all of temping, cervical mucus (cm), cervical checks, OPKs.

[arimaythea]

Age of LO(s): 13 months

Cycle/Month: 1

CD/DPO: CD27

RRCS: Since this is my first PP cycle, I decided not to temp just yet. It was a bad idea. Every little twinge or cramp has me over-analyzing whether or not I Oed and might be in the TWW. I've been able to avoid the pee sticks for now... but I think I will attempt to temp if this cycle doesn't work out. Not sure how well that will even work though with a co-sleeping baby that still nurses throughout the night.

GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do? We've had exactly one night out since LO was born, and all that involved was going out to dinner.

jax1182014 - Sorry for CD1

@kaybeeknits - Many of the mamas here use temps, secondary signs, and ovulation prediction tests to help pinpoint O. I personally wouldn't trust an app that only tracks periods to tell me when I am fertile, particularly since I am still BFing and have a history of irregular/anovulatory cycles.

[obscurereference]

Age of LO(s): 4, 2, 8 months

Cycle/Month: 2

CD/DPO: 26/?

RRCS: I'm cramping today so I'm guessing AF is on the way. I'm already planning ahead for my next cycle which helps me stay off the crazy train.

GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do?
Uh. I haven't been for a night out since the baby was born. I went out to lunch with H a few months ago but the baby wouldn't nap while I was out and was a wreck when I got home. Not worth it! We have a lunch planned for this Saturday actually. H and I are going to look at a house my dad just bought, too. We're party animals over here!

[Deleted]

Thanks for the information/confirmation ladies! As of now, I am lazy and I'll stick to just charting my periods/symptoms for informational purposes, but I am very aware that it isn't particularly accurate. In the past, it has been enough to have that vague information, however, I know it may not be as easy this time, so I have it in the back of my mind as another tool to more accurately add to our family.

[irish14]

Sept 7, 2016 8:42:58 GMT -5 @kaybeeknits said:

Thanks for the information/confirmation ladies! As of now, I am lazy and I'll stick to just charting my periods/symptoms for informational purposes, but I am very aware that it isn't particularly accurate. In the past, it has been enough to have that vague information, however, I know it may not be as easy this time, so I have it in the back of my mind as another tool to more accurately add to our family.

recording CM can be really helpful, since EWCM usually coincides with your fertile window. Could give you a little more information without the hassle of temping.

[Deleted]

I will start paying better attention to that, irish14, thanks!

[irish14]

Sept 7, 2016 8:55:13 GMT -5 @kaybeeknits said:

I will start paying better attention to that, irish14, thanks!

just don't ever google image search that. Vom.

[saltandvinegar]

Hello the everyone that is new!

Age of LO(s): 17 months 
Cycle/Month: 6
CD/DPO: 2
RRCS: The more I think about it, the more I think I'm going to try some OPKs this cycle as well as temping. I am still getting used to the temping right now and I'm not sure how accurate this first cycle is going to be.  
GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do?  Two weeks ago - we went out for drinks/dinner and walked around the town square where an Eagles cover band was playing. It was much needed. We don't go out very often because we live far from family & babysitters are expensive. 

[Deleted]

Sept 7, 2016 8:56:24 GMT -5 irish14 said:

Sept 7, 2016 8:55:13 GMT -5 @kaybeeknits said:

I will start paying better attention to that, irish14 , thanks!

just don't ever google image search that. Vom.

LOL...umm... too late. I had to google EWCM which led me down the rabbit hole. Questions were asked about the women who chose to overshare before quickly hitting "x" 

[irish14]

Sept 7, 2016 9:02:51 GMT -5 @kaybeeknits said:

Sept 7, 2016 8:56:24 GMT -5 irish14 said:

just don't ever google image search that. Vom.

LOL...umm... too late. I had to google EWCM which led me down the rabbit hole. Questions were asked about the women who chose to overshare before quickly hitting "x" 

Yeah I did that once too. It's bad...

[jlincoln]

jax1182014 - so sorry about CD1.
shock - FX!
charliefox - happy birthday to your lo! I had the same freak out and about to do the same with lo turns 2 in November!


Age of LO(s): 21 months
Cycle/Month: I want to say we are in cycle 10 - but we've had a MC, CP and IVF all in the middle of it all.
CD/DPO: CD6
RRCS: I wish I could say I was excited to start IVF again, but I'm not. I'm just kind of blah. I can't believe we are doing our 4th cycle. I never thought that would be me and I'm so sad. This is our last cycle and I've slowly come to terms with it. I just want it to work so badly.
GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do? I'm ashamed to say it's been awhile. We are in need of one desperately. Especially with starting up IVF soon.

[cheezee]

jax1182014 Thanks for starting! Sorry for CD1.
shock welcome! Sorry for the BFN. Hope it's just too early!
charliefox DDs birthdays give me all the sads too. The years just go by way too fast! Happy Birthday to your little one!
@kaybeeknits & lenny welcome!
caitost21 hope your cycles straighten out soon!
jlincoln so many hugs!

Age of LO(s): Almost 5
Cycle/Month: 15/16
CD/DPO: 10dpo
RRCS: AF will probably be here soon. I'm ready to move on to the RE.
GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do? I can't remember! Maybe a dinner with my BFF but it's been many months. DH and I do have an event this weekend which should be fun but not really quality "us time". I'll take it though!

[bradysalon]

jax1182014 sorry for cd1 and a potential RE visit but if it's not your month, I hope you get answers for yourself.
shock fx! Let us know.


Age of LO(s): 10 months

Cycle/Month: 3 NTNP and 2 TTC

CD/DPO: 1 nooooo

RRCS: DH was so sure this was our month. Guess not buddy. I didn't think I would be sad because it's still early in this journey but I am sad.

GTKY: We went to the panthers/ patriots pre season game. It was fun to get out and I had way too much to drink.

[euphony]

Sorry to all those starting CD1. It is always a let down.

Age of LO(s): 11.5 months (oh my!)

Cycle/Month:1

CD/DPO:20/3

RRCS:so glad to get crosshairs because I do not like the pressure of having sex every other day. Also, I am pretty sure it gave me a yeast infection. Not lovin' it.

GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do? I don't really do nights out. My son has always been very dependant on me to fall asleep and I am not that social anyway. February my husband and I went to dinner for our anniversary.

[ldubhawksfan]

Age of LO(s): almost 10 months!

Cycle/Month: 3 PP, but we are still TTA

CD/DPO:23/5

RRCS: my chart is a little rocky this month and dipped after I swore that I O'd. Time will tell when CD1 shows up. We will probably start trying the cycle after next, before DD is 1. I mentioned on PAIF, but while DH and I both want to try with just TI for awhile, I don't think we will want to wait a full year before going back to the RE. It's just a question of when we will want to. But I'm getting pretty ahead of myself! :-p

GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do? date night with DH for my birthday last month. Fancy dinner and a show after.

[beefinch]

Another newbie!

Age of LO(s): 15.5 months

Cycle/Month: 0?!!

CD/DPO: I literally have no idea if I've ovulated, it's really frustrating.

RRCS: only got my implant out 4 weeks ago, and from speaking to my May15 group from DS they said about temping to get an idea. For the past week or so I had been using ovulation strips, and I swear the one I peed on today the line was a lot darker than yesterday's. We have been DTD every other night for 15 days, so I have no idea if anything has happened. Just want to get my period (or not, that would be cool to because you know, babies) so I will know that I can start fresh, and charting my temp to get used to it. My BFF freaked me out a little bit saying she knows loads of people that took over a year TTC #2. Please don't take this as bragging or anything but it only took 1 try to conceive DS, so I think I'm hyping myself up.

GTKY: When was your last night out and what did you do?
FI and I went to watch Suicde Squad when it came out and had Pizza Hut, I love date nights.