TFAS Check-in 9/13

[jax1182014]

Sept 14, 2016 10:50:39 GMT -5 chad5285 said:

Sept 14, 2016 10:45:20 GMT -5 chad5285 said:

jax1182014 I googled your night shift question and there does seem to be a correlation to night shift and fertility. I didn't do any in depth reading but it does seem to have a negative affect.

On further reading I see that most studies suggest association at the most and have not proven causation so I'd take them all with a grain of salt.

Thanks for doing the googling for me I get a bit crazy if I start googling

[agm04]

Age of LO(s): 18 months
Cycle/Month: 3
CD/DPO: 31/12
RRCS: BFN 10 DPO and i'm waiting until tomorrow to test again. not very hopeful bc my temps look horrible, even on progesterone (which i expected to keep temps high...what do i know?) FF even took away my CHs monday morning until i discarded a temp. sigh.
GTKY: What's your favorite carb? i just spent way too much time thinking about this. i'll go with baked goods.

[risscaboobs]

Don't really have anything to add this week, but HI!

[JoBub]

Hi everyone. I'm trying to be more active over here now that we're really TTC, so I figured maybe this could be another good outlet for my crazy TTC brain.

Age of LO(s): 2 years

Cycle/Month: 1/1 of official TTC.

CD/DPO: 23/3

RRCS: As much as I told myself I was going to be chill this time around, I have boarded the crazy train already at 3 DPO. I have horrible cramps today and I'm so bloated I literally unbuttoned my pants at my desk. This is not normal stuff for me, and I looked back to my last BFP chart and noticed I marked cramps every day starting at 2 DPO. Even though I know that means nothing and you can't have pregnancy symptoms at this point, it's still making me want to pee on all the sticks ASAP.

GTKY: What's your favorite carb? Warm bread. And fruit.

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Sept 14, 2016 7:26:14 GMT -5 rosey06 said:

Age of LO(s): 4 in 2 weeks. Cue tears!
Cycle/Month: 4/5
CD/DPO: not positive. Coming off a miscarriage last week
RRCS: I'm not even nervous about how long this benched cycle will go. I'm more worried about how long it'll take my tsh to get back down to a good level for ttc. Grrrr
GTKY: What's your favorite carb? Pasta!!!

My DS will be 4 in 2 weeks too! It's exciting and terrifying at the same time.

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Sept 14, 2016 10:35:48 GMT -5 jax1182014 said:

Sept 14, 2016 3:45:44 GMT -5 @sparky85 said:

The spots hurt and were itchy. It was so late that he just crashed though,

The steroids should help decrease the inflammation which should help with the pain. Hopefully getting a few more doses should do the trick. Poor guy

The steroids are helping, along with the benadril for the itch. He is hella hungry though, even more than his normal growing preschooler level.

[jax1182014]

Sept 14, 2016 16:59:31 GMT -5 @sparky85 said:

Sept 14, 2016 10:35:48 GMT -5 jax1182014 said:

The steroids should help decrease the inflammation which should help with the pain. Hopefully getting a few more doses should do the trick. Poor guy

The steroids are helping, along with the benadril for the itch. He is hella hungry though, even more than his normal growing preschooler level.

Yup.. Unfortunately that's a side affect. Also weight gain, puffy face, and insomnia are things to look out for but I doubt he'll be on it long enough for those things to happen. How much longer does he need to take them?

[rosey06]

Sept 14, 2016 16:56:17 GMT -5 @sparky85 said:

Sept 14, 2016 7:26:14 GMT -5 rosey06 said:

Age of LO(s): 4 in 2 weeks. Cue tears!
Cycle/Month: 4/5
CD/DPO: not positive. Coming off a miscarriage last week
RRCS: I'm not even nervous about how long this benched cycle will go. I'm more worried about how long it'll take my tsh to get back down to a good level for ttc. Grrrr
GTKY: What's your favorite carb? Pasta!!!

My DS will be 4 in 2 weeks too! It's exciting and terrifying at the same time.

4 just sounds like such a big boy 😞 lol. Which day is yours?

[risscaboobs]

Guess I can answer the GTKY: my favorite carb is CANDY!

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Sept 14, 2016 17:07:02 GMT -5 jax1182014 said:

Sept 14, 2016 16:59:31 GMT -5 @sparky85 said:

The steroids are helping, along with the benadril for the itch. He is hella hungry though, even more than his normal growing preschooler level.

Yup.. Unfortunately that's a side affect. Also weight gain, puffy face, and insomnia are things to look out for but I doubt he'll be on it long enough for those things to happen. How much longer does he need to take them?

he just has 3 doses total. The last one will be before bed tomorrow.

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Sept 14, 2016 17:14:28 GMT -5 rosey06 said:

Sept 14, 2016 16:56:17 GMT -5 @sparky85 said:

My DS will be 4 in 2 weeks too! It's exciting and terrifying at the same time.

4 just sounds like such a big boy 😞 lol. Which day is yours?

Sept 28th. He has learnt how to spell and write his name, and count to 20.

What day is yours?

[jax1182014]

Sept 14, 2016 19:01:24 GMT -5 @sparky85 said:

Sept 14, 2016 17:07:02 GMT -5 jax1182014 said:

Yup.. Unfortunately that's a side affect. Also weight gain, puffy face, and insomnia are things to look out for but I doubt he'll be on it long enough for those things to happen. How much longer does he need to take them?

he just has 3 doses total. The last one will be before bed tomorrow.

Almost done I'm sure he'll be feeling better soon.

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Sept 14, 2016 19:05:32 GMT -5 jax1182014 said:

Sept 14, 2016 19:01:24 GMT -5 @sparky85 said:

he just has 3 doses total. The last one will be before bed tomorrow.

Almost done I'm sure he'll be feeling better soon.

So far so good

[hoosiermama76]

Cycle: 4

Age of LO: DD 2 years

Cycle day 18, 2 days PO

I really want this cycle to work but am not getting my hopes up. We hit -1,0, and 1 so I couldn't have done anything differently.

[Deleted]

Age of LO(s):7.5 and 2.5

Cycle/Month:4/5, I believe.

CD/DPO:34/19

RRCS:Took two different HPTs today, both negative. I'm amped to just get my next period over with so we can try again for next month. Thus far, there's been no sign of it other than my face breaking out like a preteen's.

GTKY: What's your favorite carb?
Bread. I love dipping bread in sauces, juices, and soups.

[rosey06]

Sept 14, 2016 19:02:34 GMT -5 @sparky85 said:

Sept 14, 2016 17:14:28 GMT -5 rosey06 said:

4 just sounds like such a big boy 😞 lol. Which day is yours?

Sept 28th. He has learnt how to spell and write his name, and count to 20.

What day is yours?

Oct 1st. He's also spelling and reading. Any 3 yr old that spells, boggles my mind. It seems so young! Smart little men.

[honda13]

Age of LO(s): 16 months
Cycle/Month: 1/1
CD/DPO: CD 14
RRCS: I'm feeling like O is coming soon, I hope at least. OPK was slightly darker today. I'm going to test again this afternoon.
GTKY: What's your favorite carb? All of them! Favorite is bread sticks. I can make that a meal, event though I know I shouldn't.

[agm04]

eameselephant so sorry for your loss. i completely understand what you're saying about feeling like a different person, and i've also felt totally meh about sex. i know DH has to feel like i've changed, too. is the lower sex drive very recent? are you feeling differently otherwise? it could definitely be hormonal, but if you're feeling down or numb in additional that, i would talk to someone. i didn't realize it until things got REALLY bad, but in retrospect, i was dealing with some pretty nasty PPD/PPA, and that numb/blank feeling should have been my first clue.

[jax1182014]

eameselephant so sorry to hear about your recent loss. Do you feel like the loss affected you in this way or do you feel like it's a general feeling even from before? Honestly, I've been thinking the same thing. Wow I'm so different from even 5 years ago. I've been trying to work out more which I think helps a lot. Being a mom is tough stuff. I think if you feel like you should talk to your doctor about how you are feeling, it may be good to go for it. They will probably understand and lead you in the right direction. Hope this helps.

[jax1182014]

So my daughter has been in early intervention for a month or so where a teacher comes to our house. We recently signed up for the group sessions as well. Today was our first class. It seems like she may be one of the youngest, but it was fun! Anyone have good experience with the class?

[agm04]

eameselephant yes i totally get that. i think it's often much harder for moms - my H, though a wonderful father, doesn't have that problem. it almost makes it worse for me, because i feel like *someone* needs to be in parent mode 24/7. not saying it's the right way to be, but it's there. i feel you. if nothing else, i think counseling can be really helpful in terms of modifying thought patterns and behavior. it's a lot of work, but worthwhile.

[ldubhawksfan]

Sept 15, 2016 7:51:31 GMT -5 eameselephant said:

Hi all! Jumping back in here...


Age of LO(s): Just turning 2
Cycle/Month: Started trying in Jan, loss in June, on the bench for one more cycle... So I'm not really sure
CD/DPO: ??
RRCS: My sex drive seems to be so low lately. I mostly just feel so tired at night to get up to anything. I don't feel like the same person as 10 years ago, when we would get up to stuff all the time. Is this a getting older thing, or should I talk to my doc?
GTKY: What's your favorite carb? Hot fresh baguette.

I'm so sorry for your loss. ((Hugs))

[saltandvinegar]

Sept 15, 2016 11:50:47 GMT -5 eameselephant said:

Sept 15, 2016 8:59:27 GMT -5 agm04 said:

eameselephant so sorry for your loss. i completely understand what you're saying about feeling like a different person, and i've also felt totally meh about sex. i know DH has to feel like i've changed, too. is the lower sex drive very recent? are you feeling differently otherwise? it could definitely be hormonal, but if you're feeling down or numb in additional that, i would talk to someone. i didn't realize it until things got REALLY bad, but in retrospect, i was dealing with some pretty nasty PPD/PPA, and that numb/blank feeling should have been my first clue.

Thank you. I have been feeling this way for awhile, like I'm a "mom" after DD was born, and it's difficult to switch that off (planning the next day, thinking about work and all the stuff we need to do around the house, etc).

So much yes to this. I just had this talk with DH the other night. It is overwhelming sometimes but I decided to take a day off of work & get some me time in.  I will still drop DS off at daycare for the day but will probably just pick him up a little earlier than I usually do. 

[risscaboobs]

eameselephant, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Hugs mama.

[bradysalon]

I'm late. Like usual.

Age of LO(s): 11 months

Cycle/Month: 2 officially

CD/DPO: cd 8

RRCS: nothing really. I'm totally wiped out. DH works long hours so not only do I work full time, but I also do all daycare drop offs/pickups, cook all meals, walk the dog, etc. It's rough. DH gets home, gives DS a bath and helps clean up from dinner so he doesn't sit on his butt but I'm always really tired by the time 7:30 rolls around.

GTKY: What's your favorite carb? All bread. Yummmmm.

[jlincoln]

Sorry guise....started a new job on Monday and I've been busy (and now sitting in a cube) so not sure I can be on this too much during the day now...

Age of LO(s): 21 months
Cycle/Month: Trying since 9/2015 - one failed FET, one miscarriage (after IVF cycle)
CD/DPO: Doesn't matter - on BCP's
RRCS: With the new job, we delayed the next IVF cycle to Nov, instead of Oct. So, I'm just taking these BCP's for the h*ll of it...ugh.
GTKY: What's your favorite carb? PIZZA for sure.

[saltandvinegar]

Sept 15, 2016 20:52:49 GMT -5 jlincoln said:

Sorry guise....started a new job on Monday and I've been busy (and now sitting in a cube) so not sure I can be on this too much during the day now...

Age of LO(s): 21 months
Cycle/Month: Trying since 9/2015 - one failed FET, one miscarriage (after IVF cycle)
CD/DPO: Doesn't matter - on BCP's
RRCS: With the new job, we delayed the next IVF cycle to Nov, instead of Oct. So, I'm just taking these BCP's for the h*ll of it...ugh.
GTKY: What's your favorite carb? PIZZA for sure.

Not trying to be rude but asking out of curiosity... Why the BCPs?  Also, hope your new job goes well!