Welcome back to the bleeding world, bibliothecary . Hope your stay is short. This stuff is the pits.
Cycle/Month: 16/18
CD: 10
What are you doing to GKU? CoQ10, Vit D, PNVs, letrozole, Ovidrel, IUI, massage, calling about acupuncture, reading a hippy dippy book about convincing myself I can get pregnant.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: Monitoring appt on Wednesday. Really hoping femara gives me a slightly quicker response than the Clomid did. At least my headaches are milder.
GTKY: what's the one thing you cook that people are crazy for? I am not a good cook. I can bake, though! My carrot cake gets requested pretty often. Carrot Cake
Post by bibliothecary on Sept 19, 2016 7:31:25 GMT -5
ironbaby, acupuncture didn't not work for me. I can't credit it with my getting pregnant (I'm good at getting pregnant, not staying that way), but I was going through fertility acupuncture when I got pregnant with my son.
ETA: Sorry, I'm not up on the unofficial stuff around here. Is it okay if I reference my child?
ironbaby , acupuncture didn't not work for me. I can't credit it with my getting pregnant (I'm good at getting pregnant, not staying that way), but I was going through fertility acupuncture when I got pregnant with my son.
ETA: Sorry, I'm not up on the unofficial stuff around here. Is it okay if I reference my child?
What are you doing to GKU? Clomid...monitoring appt tomorrow and will hopefully figure out about when IUI will be.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: My temps are still high. I'm guessing because of the clomid. I'm going with it though...just can't seem to stop all this even though I'm being monitored.
GTKY: what's the one thing you cook that people are crazy for? Bonus points for recipes I always make Strawberry Pretzel Salad around the holidays. My favorite and everyone loves it! I'm such a crappy cook!
RRCS: I'm staying in here partly out of wishful thinking. After some chart stalking yesterday, I have a missing temp that COULD be input to mean I O'd on CD13. But if that's true this month is a wash since I was traveling during the FW. And if stress was going to delay O any month, it would be this one. So, hoping that missing temp would have been average and I'm still WTO.
GTKY: I love to experiment with recipes, so I don't think I have any one dish that people always rave about. There's a meatloaf that simmers the onions in beer first that H loves and sometimes asks for. I can try to find a link for that...
you guys are making me hungry. cheezee i loooove strawberry pretzel salad! i made it for our fantasy football draft party a few weeks ago. i had the pan with leftovers sitting on the island and somehow managed to knock it off. it landed face down and i almost cried.
Cycle/Month: 6
CD: 5
What are you doing to GKU? PNV, waiting for the end of AF, and realizing i desperately need a bikini wax before we start EOD if i want to feel sexy.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: idk why my periods have been lasting so long but i don't appreciate it. last month i was bleeding or spotting for like 9 days. do not like.
GTKY: what's the one thing you cook that people are crazy for? Bonus points for recipes i bake a lot, and get lots of requests for cookies and brownies. this is my favorite recipe for any oatmeal based cookie, though i never use the recipe as is. www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/twisted-oatmeal-raisin-cookies-recipe.html i make regular cookies (not snakes), and my favorite version is -raisins and cinnamon, +chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and vanilla chips. i like using mostly dark brown sugar (very little white sugar) too, for a chewier cookie.
What are you doing to GKU? EOD, PNV, BBT, Astroglide TTC (since H was not a fan of Preseed)
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: Hoping I can temp regularly this cycle. Should be easier since H is on a rotation where he's up at about the same time every day.
GTKY: what's the one thing you cook that people are crazy for? Bonus points for recipes
I've enjoyed baking for a long time now, and have been told I'm good at it. I get requests to make things often. Latest hit was sourdough pretzel bites. I used this recipe but tweaked it (omitted the malt because I couldn't find any and did a baking soda bath before baking the pretzels).
@bonzo2012, FX that you are still WTO and can get better timing.
Cycle/Month: ugh
CD: 13
What are you doing to GKU? I'm trying to get my shit together, it isn't going well. Lots of stress + sleeping on the couch = no sexytimes.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: So many open circles, it's driving me insane.
GTKY: what's the one thing you cook that people are crazy for? Bonus points for recipes Fried Chicken with Pecan-Honey Glaze, H would eat this every day if I would make it for him.
Total Time: 30 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 (3 1/2-pounds) frying chicken, cut up, or your favorite chicken parts 1 large eggs Salt and pepper Garlic powder Vegetable shortening or vegetable oil 1 cup self-rising flour 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans Brown paper bag Directions Rinse the chicken and pat it dry. Beat the eggs in a 9 by 13-inch dish. Lay the chicken pieces in the dish, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Turn the chicken and season the other side, then slosh the chicken parts around in the egg until well coated. Put enough shortening or oil in a cast iron pan or electric skillet to come just halfway up the sides of the chicken parts. Heat the shortening or oil just until smoking, about 375 degrees F. Put the flour in a paper bag, add the chicken pieces, a few at a time, and shake to coat well. Remove the chicken with tongs and place it in the hot fat. Cover the pan, leaving a crack for steam to escape, lower the heat to 325 degrees F for electric skillet, and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the chicken with tongs, cover again (leaving the lid open just a crack), and cook for 10 minutes longer. Very large pieces may need to be cooked a little longer. Drain the chicken on paper towels and transfer to a platter. To make the glaze, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the honey until well blended. Bring to a simmer and add the pecans. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle the glaze over the hot fried chicken and serve.
marshian how is the astroglide TTC? i've been considering that or Preseed. how are they different? i need to try that pretzel recipe - thanks for sharing! i have some pretty good sourdough starter that i started from scratch about a year ago. i don't bake with it often enough.
ironbaby , acupuncture didn't not work for me. I can't credit it with my getting pregnant (I'm good at getting pregnant, not staying that way), but I was going through fertility acupuncture when I got pregnant with my son.
ETA: Sorry, I'm not up on the unofficial stuff around here. Is it okay if I reference my child?
agm04 - We haven't used it yet; it's coming from Amazon tomorrow (couldn't find it locally) and we still have some Preseed left. What I read in reviews is that it dries out less than Preseed (which is H's main complaint).
I just started a starter from scratch a few weeks ago. Nice to hear there's one going for a year! I'd like to keep mine as long as possible.
ironbaby, I've been debating acupuncture as well. But oh god needles terrify me. So I'm torn.
bibliothecary, I appreciate the info from your experience! Anecdotes from those who have had success are appreciated
Cycle/Month: 22
CD: 8
What are you doing to GKU? Femara, CoQ10, Vit D
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: I think Femara is giving me headaches this cycle. Boo. I don't even know if it will be worth continuing with medicated cycles - I ovulate on my own, and clearly medication is not helping. I'm just feeling really hopeless this cycle. Whomp whomp - sorry for the Debbie Downer.
GTKY: what's the one thing you cook that people are crazy for? Bonus points for recipes
I love to bake, but for cooking I've made bacon chips that people love, and my spinach dip gets good reviews as well (and it's Weight Watcher friendly!) I will try to track down that recipe.
ironbaby, I've been debating acupuncture as well. But oh god needles terrify me. So I'm torn.
bibliothecary, I appreciate the info from your experience! Anecdotes from those who have had success are appreciated
If it helps, the needles don't feel needley. At most, they felt stingy or twisty. I did notice a difference in my energy levels. And it was good to sit there for a half hour and just chill after the needles were in.
FUCKING FUCK FUCK!!!! I just got a text from my sister telling me that she is pregnant... again. She was supposedly on BC, but she also said that the first two times. Her H doesn't even want any more kids since they both have two from previous marriages. I just can't even deal with this right now, on top of all the other shit. I'm not sure whether I want to cry or break shit.
Sorry if this is the wrong place for this kind of thing, I just really need to vent.
FUCKING FUCK FUCK!!!! I just got a text from my sister telling me that she is pregnant... again. She was supposedly on BC, but she also said that the first two times. Her H doesn't even want any more kids since they both have two from previous marriages. I just can't even deal with this right now, on top of all the other shit. I'm not sure whether I want to cry or break shit.
Sorry if this is the wrong place for this kind of thing, I just really need to vent.
Cry while breaking shit. Never underestimate the healing power of shattering crap. Go to the thrift store and pick up some glass to break. It helps.
bibliothecary - Do you like the Diva Cup? I'm tempted to get one (or a different brand, seems like there are quite a few). About to run out of tampons so it seems like a good time.
ironbaby - I love carrot cake! I'd love to hear about the acupuncture if you do a session. I'm intrigued.
@bonzo2012 - Hopefully you O soon (and haven't yet!)
Post by peggels24 on Sept 19, 2016 11:34:59 GMT -5
Hi ladies! Mind if I join you here? My body really messed with me last cycle and it was a really lonely TWW so I thought I would join you all this month.
Cycle/Month: 5
CD: CD2
What are you doing to GKU? PNV, sex
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: My hormones were all over the place last cycle - I would have wagered the house that I was pregnant - good thing I didn't Now my period is just as fierce as the symptoms were/are. Just can't wait for this week to be over. I think some wine is in order tonight.
GTKY: what's the one thing you cook that people are crazy for? Bonus points for recipes People seem to really enjoy my potato salad and my swedish meatballs - both were my mother's recipe though so I can't take too much credit
bibliothecary - Do you like the Diva Cup? I'm tempted to get one (or a different brand, seems like there are quite a few). About to run out of tampons so it seems like a good time.
I do like it. Took me a bit to remember how to put it in so it sits right. Apparently, my cervix points in a different direction now.
marshian i use a diva cup too. my first couple of PP periods it was a big NO - just super uncomfortable for some reason - but now i can use it again comfortably. i like it so much better than tampons, bc i can go an entire work day without removing it (barring some crazy super heavy period). there's a learning curve, but it's totally worth figuring out IMO.
Post by akraus2015 on Sept 19, 2016 13:30:03 GMT -5
bibliothecary , the Diva cup was hard for me to get used to the first few cycles, but now I love it.
ironbaby & cheezee , I hope the monitoring appts go well this week. Mine is Friday, so I'll be right there with you in a few days.
daisy818 , I feel the same way about my medicated cycles. I also ovulate on my own, so I'm not sure why I've gone through 6 medicated cycles, which are obviously not helping. Meh.
@stormageddon , big hugs. And I'm with bib, break all the shit if you want to. I broke our kitchen once after we lost Emmett. H wasn't even mad because it made me feel better for a few minutes...
Cycle/Month: 23 (10 AL #2)
CD: 8
What are you doing to GKU? Letrizole, Ovidril, IUI #2
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: No chart stalk, but can I ask a NSNFQ? What is CoQ10 and what does it do?
GTKY: what's the one thing you cook that people are crazy for? Bonus points for recipes Hm...people really like my mashed sweet potatoes. No recipe, just milk, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Yumm. I also make pretty good mushroom risotto, but not very often because it takes forever to make.
akraus2015, I really don't know. It's connected to improving egg quality? We got some for H and had extra, so I am throwing it in. I'll double check with the RE when I go in.
akraus2015 , I really don't know. It's connected to improving egg quality? We got some for H and had extra, so I am throwing it in. I'll double check with the RE when I go in.
I did a little research via Dr. Google. I found several articles that referenced a study done on mice. They gave old mice the CoQ10 and those mice produced more eggs of better quality, similar to what younger mice produced. So, it might kinda sorta help the olds produce better quality eggs? All the articles I read said that they couldn't scientifically conclude that it would help, but it also wouldn't hurt.
akraus2015 , I really don't know. It's connected to improving egg quality? We got some for H and had extra, so I am throwing it in. I'll double check with the RE when I go in.
I did a little research via Dr. Google. I found several articles that referenced a study done on mice. They gave old mice the CoQ10 and those mice produced more eggs of better quality, similar to what younger mice produced. So, it might kinda sorta help the olds produce better quality eggs? All the articles I read said that they couldn't scientifically conclude that it would help, but it also wouldn't hurt.
Yeah, this is my understanding - there is some evidence that it might improve egg quality but no evidence that it does anything to hurt, and since I'm one of the "olds" I figured it was worth a try. I've been on it for a few months now.
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