TFAS Check-in 9/20

[saltandvinegar]

I hope no one minds that I am starting this for the week.     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:  Let's talk about your wheels (What kind of car do you have? What do you like/not like about it) 

[saltandvinegar]

I hope no one minds that I am starting this for the week. This check-in is for those of us who are trying for a sibling, or will be trying soon.

Age of LO(s): 18 months
Cycle/Month: 6
CD/DPO: 15/ 1 dpo (I think)
RRCS: This is my first month really charting. The CM is what really throws me for a loop. I"m not sure it has ever been "stretchy". I am just hoping that as I continue charting I start to see a pattern.
GTKY: I have a mitsubishi outlander with 270,000 mlles. It's time for a new ride. It has been a great car but I need something more reliable for the winter.

[chad5285]

Age of LO(s): G-1

Cycle/Month: 1/1

CD/DPO: 20/10

RRCS: can someone link me the cheaper OPKs they sell online? Wondfos maybe?

GTKY: I have a Honda CR-V and I really like it. Lots of room in the backseat and good cargo space. For some reason we have a hard time sitting G's carseat in but there's not much we can change about that now

[ldubhawksfan]

Sept 20, 2016 12:56:13 GMT -5 chad5285 said:

Age of LO(s): G-1

Cycle/Month: 1/1

CD/DPO: 20/10

RRCS: can someone link me the cheaper OPKs they sell online? Wondfos maybe?

GTKY: I have a Honda CR-V and I really like it. Lots of room in the backseat and good cargo space. For some reason we have a hard time sitting G's carseat in but there's not much we can change about that now

I used Wondfo last time. I just looked in my history and the seller was In-N-Out, which was legit, but my search today shows Wondfo is the seller, so hopefully that is right.

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004IJHDN6/ref=mp_s_a_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1474394437&sr=8-5&keywords=Wondfo

[chad5285]

Sept 20, 2016 13:03:55 GMT -5 ldubhawksfan said:

Sept 20, 2016 12:56:13 GMT -5 chad5285 said:

Age of LO(s): G-1

Cycle/Month: 1/1

CD/DPO: 20/10

RRCS: can someone link me the cheaper OPKs they sell online? Wondfos maybe?

GTKY: I have a Honda CR-V and I really like it. Lots of room in the backseat and good cargo space. For some reason we have a hard time sitting G's carseat in but there's not much we can change about that now

I used Wondfo last time. I just looked in my history and the seller was In-N-Out, which was legit, but my search today shows Wondfo is the seller, so hopefully that is right.

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004IJHDN6/ref=mp_s_a_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1474394437&sr=8-5&keywords=Wondfo

Thank you!!

[saltandvinegar]

caitost21, We are looking for vehicles for a 3rd row seat for this reason. I have a SS and it already gets tight at times.

Also, I had a couple of really horrible PP periods. It took about 5 cycles for mine to even out but thankfully they have. FX yours do soon!

[rosey06]

Age of LO(s): 4 oh so soon!
Cycle/Month: 4?/5
CD/DPO: I guess cd17... after a miscarriage so I'm not positive
RRCS: I'm really curious if and when I'll ovulate this first cycle. If it goes back to normal quick, should be any day now.
GTKY: Let's talk about your wheels (What kind of car do you have? What do you like/not like about it) Nissan Sentra. I do like it. It's a 2008 and hasn't given me major problems... Till lately but even that was cause something rusted out.

[thinkingofthree]

Age of LO(s): DD1 - 2.5; DD2 - 1

Cycle/Month: 1

CD/DPO: CD7

RRCS: I'm not sure this is the place for me, but I wanted the community aspect, so I hope you don't mind me joining in. DH & I made a "compromise" that we're going to NTNP for the next 3.5 months & see what happens. If no pregnancy, he'll go forward with a vasectomy. We were TTC with both girls (I LOVED charting & temping & tracking everything), so this is new for us. I'm still super involved with DD1's BMB, but wasn't as active with DD2.

GTKY: Let's talk about your wheels (What kind of car do you have? What do you like/not like about it) I drive a 2009 Toyota Corrola, really no complaints, super reliable, but it's getting older. In the market for something a bit bigger next time around.

[saltandvinegar]

Sept 20, 2016 14:17:51 GMT -5 thinkingofthree said:

Age of LO(s): DD1 - 2.5; DD2 - 1

Cycle/Month: 1

CD/DPO: CD7

RRCS: I'm not sure this is the place for me, but I wanted the community aspect, so I hope you don't mind me joining in. DH & I made a "compromise" that we're going to NTNP for the next 3.5 months & see what happens. If no pregnancy, he'll go forward with a vasectomy. We were TTC with both girls (I LOVED charting & temping & tracking everything), so this is new for us. I'm still super involved with DD1's BMB, but wasn't as active with DD2.

GTKY: Let's talk about your wheels (What kind of car do you have? What do you like/not like about it) I drive a 2009 Toyota Corrola, really no complaints, super reliable, but it's getting older. In the market for something a bit bigger next time around.

Welcome!  So it sounds like DH wants #3 and 3.5 months is the compromise? Or did I read that wrong?

[ldubhawksfan]

Age of LO(s): 10 months

Cycle/Month: 1, I guess. DH said he wants to start trying this month after all and we are canceling our trip to Zika area that we were going to take next month.

]CD/DPO: 4

RRCS: I've got to be good about remembering to temp. I stopped during my period and forgot this morning. I'm not going to buy opks until we decide we want to add that step.

GTKY:  Let's talk about your wheels (What kind of car do you have? What do you like/not like about it) Civic hybrid. I like it and luckily haven't had any problems. And pretty good gas mileage considering my commute is not flat. Looking for SUV recs for our other vehicle though. Needs to have a big back for our large dog

[thinkingofthree]

Sept 20, 2016 14:37:34 GMT -5 saltandvinegar said:

Sept 20, 2016 14:17:51 GMT -5 thinkingofthree said:

Age of LO(s): DD1 - 2.5; DD2 - 1

Cycle/Month: 1

CD/DPO: CD7

RRCS: I'm not sure this is the place for me, but I wanted the community aspect, so I hope you don't mind me joining in. DH & I made a "compromise" that we're going to NTNP for the next 3.5 months & see what happens. If no pregnancy, he'll go forward with a vasectomy. We were TTC with both girls (I LOVED charting & temping & tracking everything), so this is new for us. I'm still super involved with DD1's BMB, but wasn't as active with DD2.

GTKY: Let's talk about your wheels (What kind of car do you have? What do you like/not like about it) I drive a 2009 Toyota Corrola, really no complaints, super reliable, but it's getting older. In the market for something a bit bigger next time around.

Welcome!  So it sounds like DH wants #3 and 3.5 months is the compromise? Or did I read that wrong?

Thank you!  I want #3, he is pretty set with 2.  We couldn't find a middle ground, so we compromised on NTNP for a bit & seeing what happens.  We had a lot of discussions, & are both okay with either outcome (even though we have our own preferences).  It's kind of crazy, but I really like the idea of the compromise.

[cheezee]

saltandvinegar thanks for starting! It is hard to get the hang of charting. Lots of ladies here to help!
caitost21 I remember the first pp AF being hell. Hope your cycle straightens out soon.
thinkingofthree welcome!

Age of LO(s): Almost 5
Cycle/Month: 16/17
CD/DPO: CD11
RRCS: Had a monitoring appointment this morning. They want to see me again tomorrow because I already have a good sized follicle. These frequent appointments are beating me down already and its only our first cycle with RE. Ugh.
GTKY: I have a new Honda Pilot and LOVE it. I've always been a honda girl.

[Deleted]

Age of LO(s): DS, 4 next week

Cycle/Month: 7/14

CD/DPO: 5/wto

RRCS: I'm hoping to have a shorter cycle this time.

GTKY: Let's talk about your wheels (What kind of car do you have? What do you like/not like about it)
I have a mazda3. I like it, but I would love to have a Subaru outback. The Mazda is a little small for the whole family, and when we have a second child it will definitely be too small.

[pearlvirus]

Age of LO(s): 2.5 and 10 months
Cycle/Month: TTA
CD/DPO: dunno
RRCS: Today is DD1s 6th day of preschool and we are all sick already. Please please please let this not be all winter long
GTKY:  Let's talk about your wheels (What kind of car do you have? What do you like/not like about it) As soon as it became apparent that DD2 was on the way, we opted for the dread minivan since we also had 2 large dogs and nothing else would haul all that. We went with a Toyota Sienna since it is the only minivan that offers AWD and we live in the woods on a horrible driveway for snow. It's actually way nicer then I expected and drives more like a car. So many convient features like the sliding doors, the 3rd row goes up and down in seconds, push button door opening from the drivers seat, ect ect! It's like they designed it for a busy family Besides the fact that it is ugly and uncool, I love it!

[agm04]

Age of LO(s): DD is almost 19 months
Cycle/Month: 6
CD/DPO: 7
RRCS: Can I just gush about how much I love DD? Having her around just makes everything better (harder yes, but mostly better). When I get down about TFAS or a shitty day at work, 2 minutes with her cheers me right up. I'm so grateful for her.
GTKY: I have a 2016 Chevy Equinox. DH and I moved to TX 2 years ago from NYC and had no cars. We had to get 2 cars in 2 days before starting work. We leased bc it's easy and made us feel less committed. I really like my car. It's comfy, drives fine, inexpensive, plenty of room in the back. I originally had a 2014, but there was some kind of leak that made it smell awful, so after 6 months in and out of the shop, the dealership gave me a new one. During those 6 months I drove a Tahoe loaner, which was glorious. In my dreams, that's my next car! DH has a Honda Accord which we both hate (probably an UO). We don't like the way it drives, and it's also an accident magnet. Like, it's been hit while parked in a parking garage 4 times. I'm not a car person at all. Anytime they showed us a car with extras while shopping, I'd be like "no I need it to be cheaper and more basic." lol.

[charliefox]

Sept 20, 2016 13:07:34 GMT -5 chad5285 said:

Sept 20, 2016 13:03:55 GMT -5 ldubhawksfan said:

I used Wondfo last time. I just looked in my history and the seller was In-N-Out, which was legit, but my search today shows Wondfo is the seller, so hopefully that is right.

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004IJHDN6/ref=mp_s_a_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1474394437&sr=8-5&keywords=Wondfo

Thank you!!

That link is sold by Formosa Medical which I've ordered from a few times now, they're legit. 

[charliefox]

caitost21 fx your cycle goes back to "normal", it took a few PP cycles for my period to become less horrible but it still isn't the easy 3-4 days if was pre-baby.

Age of LO(s): 1!!!
Cycle/Month: TTA
CD/DPO: 1?
RRCS: Thought we might have accidentally hit -1 this past cycle but it looks like it didn't matter. Temp dropped this morning and I'm spotting, I'm a little sad as I'd love to be pregnant right away but since H wants to TTA probably until Dec/Jan I'm glad. Plus it gives me more time to pack in the prenatals.
GTKY: Let's talk about your wheels (What kind of car do you have? What do you like/not like about it): I have a 2010 Mini Cooper and I LURVE it. His name is Fabio and he's a sexy beast. H is currently driving Fabio because he insists I drive his car (a Mini Countryman) because it fits our "better" car seat. I like H's car but not nearly as much as mine. Yes getting an infant seat/kid in and out of a 2 door mini isn't the quickest thing in the world but it's not as bad as it sounds. Our tiny stroller fits in the back and DS can see out the window. LOVE. We'll drive out Minis as long as we can, we figure the Countryman will get us through 2 kids and then we'll have to get something bigger.

[honda13]

Age of LO(s): 16 months
Cycle/Month: 1/1 after loss
CD/DPO: 3 DPO
RRCS: Just have a lot of stuff going on. Have an interview for a promotion and of course hanging out in the 2ww.
GTKY: I drive an Escape. I like it, but meh. I miss my Honda, but I got a great deal on a used one. Once I was pregnant with dd, DH said I needed to upgrade. The Honda had over 250,000 miles on it and was still a champ. I wish I could've been able to afford a newer/used Honda.

[girlonabike]

Age of LO(s): 13 months

Cycle/Month: 2

CD/DPO: 25/9

RRCS: Tested this morning because I just needed to do something (I have a crap ton of wondfos). BFN (of course). I just wish the next few days would go a little faster...

GTKY: Let's talk about your wheels (What kind of car do you have? What do you like/not like about it). I'm a bicycle person (duh) and spent the last 10 years commuting & doing everything by bicycle. But then I moved 40 miles away from my job, so a car was necessary. I have a 2015 Ford Focus. It does the job, so I'm not complaining. But I find it hard to "like" it.

[jax1182014]

Age of LO: 22 months
Cycle/Month: 11
CD/DPO: 16/3
RRCS: Nothing really today
GTKY: you guys are probably not going to believe me but I have a Toyota Camry from 2002 with only 83,000 miles on it. It was my moms car and I've had it since I was in nursing school over 6 years ago now. It's works for now. When we have another kid, I would like a Rav 4 or something with a big trunk you can change diapers in.

[JoBub]

Age of LO(s): 2.5 ish
Cycle/Month: 1/1
CD/DPO: 30/10
RRCS: I had some spotting today. My LP is usually only 10-12 days, and I'm 10 DPO, so even though I don't usually spot before AF, I have a feeling I'll see a temp drop tomorrow. But this month is my ideal due date for my job, so I'm not ready to give up hope. I'll be testing tomorrow morning if my temp stays up.
GTKY: Let's talk about your wheels (What kind of car do you have? What do you like/not like about it) I have a Mazda CX-5. I like the small SUV size. Plenty of space, but not too big. I like that it's more affordable than other small SUVs. The only bad thing I can think of is it's kind of loud when it comes to road noise.

[bradysalon]

Age of LO(s): 11 months

Cycle/Month: 3

CD/DPO: 14... Hopefully I owe soon

RRCS: I'm over my job. I love teaching but admin and parents are making it tough for me.

GTKY: Let's talk about your wheels (What kind of car do you have? What do you like/not like about it)
Kia Optima. It's fine but I need a bigger car if we have another kid.

[beefinch]

Age of LO(s): 16 months
Cycle/Month: 0 - still no period after getting the implant out
CD/DPO: haven't ovulated yet!
RRCS: woke up this morning and done a test, because it has been over 3 weeks since we have started trying. Left it on the side and came back to it, I swear I saw a second line, it was so very faint but it was there. DS is out with my mum for the morning so I grabbed my car keys and ran into the local drug store for a digital test. Waited the 3 minutes for it to say not pregnant. Stupid eye sight playing tricks on me. Really getting me down that I haven't ovulated yet, it's been nearly 7 weeks since having implant removed.
GTKY: Let's talk about your wheels (What kind of car do you have? What do you like/not like about it) we have a Vauxhall corsa. It's to tiny for us, we deffo will be getting a bigger one for when number 2 is conceived. But for right now it's perfect and not expensive to run.

[pearlvirus]

@lullbaby I would think as long as you are detecting the shift, it doesn't matter what the numbers are. You could try doing both ways around your next o and see if it makes a difference!

[agm04]

@lullaby i also think the lower temps are fine. purely anecdotal, but i notice consistently lower temps when dieting or eating lower carb, which makes sense to me. (obviously i'm not dieting or low-carbing while TTC, but i've charted on and off for years both TTC and TTA.)

[penguin]

Age of LO(s): DS is 19 months

Cycle/Month: 1 (not counting first cycle after removing IUD because we weren't really trying until I got a real period)

CD/DPO: 16, best guess is 3dpo

RRCS: I'm traveling until Oct 1 and used all my willpower to not pack any wondfos, so I won't have the option to test early. Not sure if good/bad decision.

GTKY: Mostly on foot or bike but we have a Subaru.

[charliefox]

Sept 21, 2016 21:41:32 GMT -5 @lullaby said:

Age of LO(s): 21 months

Cycle/Month: 2/2

CD/DPO: 22/5

RRCS: When I decided to start checking my CM, I thought I might have trouble figuring out the difference between other kinds of CM and EWCM. But after checking it for a week or so I now feel like I have a much better idea and was able to spot it.

Is it typical for anyone else here to have lower temperatures overall? I seem to stay mostly in the 96 degrees range for most of my FP and then move into the 97/very low 98 degrees range during my LP. At first it was a little concerning to me, but now I feel fairly certain it's because I'm a mouth breather at night. I'm considering switching to vaginal temping next cycle if I don't get a BFP this month for more accurate temps though.

GTKY: I have a Hyundai Sonata and I love it for the most part. The gas mileage seems to be okay too. Randomly though today the lock on one of the rear doors stopped working. It just wants to stay locked all the time (which is better than unlocked, but still). So it won't unlock unless you physically push really, really hard on the lock. You can then lock back w/keyless entry or with the door button, but won't unlock again unless you physically force it to. Something has broken in it obviously, which sucks because I usually load DD into the car with that door.

Re: temps

I wouldn't call those "low". That whole 98.6 thing is just an average, plus this is your resting temp so it's bound to be lower. My temp is always lower than 98.6 even mid-day, and my temps for charting are usually in the 96's before O and low 97's after O. I wouldn't worry about it. If you're interested I'm pretty sure you can read up on this more in TCOYF and on FF.

[beefinch]

Sept 22, 2016 22:33:30 GMT -5 @thatgolfbitch said:

beefinch did you have Nexplanon? Just wondering because it appears my cycle is going to be longer than normal and I got mine out last month.

Sorry that it's literally taken me a day to reply lol, for some reason it didn't tell me that I had a notification.

Yeah I had that one, I had it removed for the first time when TTC DS, and it took 6 weeks to have a period and then period was every 4 weeks. Just seems that this one is taking longer which is SO annoying.

[hoosiermama76]

Age of LO(s): DD is two
Cycle/Month: 4/4
CD/DPO: 31/10
RRCS:none really. I'm testing tomorrow if no aunt flow and trying to not get my hopes up if my period is just late. Im having these weird cramps that come and go like I'm going to start but then nothing. I'm definitely taking a ride on the crazy train.

GTKY: I have a 2013 RAV4 and love it. Before that, I had a 1999 Honda CrV and loved it. As you can see, I'm a small SUV fan.