What you're doing to get KU: right now waiting out AF, and PNVs
R/R/CS: I got a letter from my doctor's office yesterday for labs I had done 6 weeks ago to try to figure out what is causing my still long cycles (nearly a year after coming off Yaz). The letter diagnoses me with hypothalamic amenorrhea...basically my pituitary gland isn't producing enough estrogen, therefore the walls of my ute don't thicken so I go a long time between periods and/or have very light bleeding. I guess fortunately, they expect I will "regain fertility over time". but this doesn't give me hope for the next few cycles.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Jane Austen, I think she had a facinating view on society and I enjoy her style of satiric humor.
What you're doing to get KU: all the sex, opk, PNV
R/R/CS: Peak on clear blue advanced yesterday and positive on wondfo yesterday and this morning, so I'm just waiting to officially O. My temp dipped this morning, I'm thinking O will be today or tomorrow. Either way we are HIO.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? So many people since I love and teach history. If I had to pick one, I would probably say Queen Elizabeth. So many things happened in her lifetime that I could ask about and that dinner would be anything but boring.
What you're doing to get KU: right now waiting out AF, and PNVs
R/R/CS: I got a letter from my doctor's office yesterday for labs I had done 6 weeks ago to try to figure out what is causing my still long cycles (nearly a year after coming off Yaz). The letter diagnoses me with hypothalamic amenorrhea...basically my pituitary gland isn't producing enough estrogen, therefore the walls of my ute don't thicken so I go a long time between periods and/or have very light bleeding. I guess fortunately, they expect I will "regain fertility over time". but this doesn't give me hope for the next few cycles.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Jane Austen, I think she had a facinating view on society and I enjoy her style of satiric humor.
I'm sorry for the bad news. At least they think it isn't a long term problem. Is there a hormonal therapy or anything that they can do to help?
Post by Shellsncheese on Feb 13, 2015 7:31:01 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 7
CD: 15
What you're doing to get KU: temping, opks
R/R/CS: my chart is confusing me. It's looking like I O'd on CD 13, which is definitely the earliest for me. I got a positive opk yesterday and expected a big temp jump this morning but didn't get it. If I O'd on cd13 that means I got my positive opk after ovulating. Feel free to chart stalk me.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? I never know how to answer this question. I'm thinking someone really funny. Maybe Robin Williams?
What you're doing to get KU: right now waiting out AF, and PNVs
R/R/CS: I got a letter from my doctor's office yesterday for labs I had done 6 weeks ago to try to figure out what is causing my still long cycles (nearly a year after coming off Yaz). The letter diagnoses me with hypothalamic amenorrhea...basically my pituitary gland isn't producing enough estrogen, therefore the walls of my ute don't thicken so I go a long time between periods and/or have very light bleeding. I guess fortunately, they expect I will "regain fertility over time". but this doesn't give me hope for the next few cycles.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Jane Austen, I think she had a facinating view on society and I enjoy her style of satiric humor.
I'm sorry for the bad news. At least they think it isn't a long term problem. Is there a hormonal therapy or anything that they can do to help?
not really, sounds like they can jump-start with Provora when I have a particularly long cycle, but the problem is that being on hormonal birth control for so long basically caused my pituitary gland to be lazy, so adding more hormones could just make the problem worse. They also don't want me taking anything that contains estrogen anymore, I actually came off Yaz because I was having really intense migranes with the flashing aura and everything a couple times a week. That kind of migrane with the aura is associated with increase risk of stroke, especially when combinded with any kind of hormone therapy. Fortunately, the yaz seemed to be causing the migranes, so I haven't had many intense migranes like that since March of last year.
I'm sorry for the bad news. At least they think it isn't a long term problem. Is there a hormonal therapy or anything that they can do to help?
not really, sounds like they can jump-start with Provora when I have a particularly long cycle, but the problem is that being on hormonal birth control for so long basically caused my pituitary gland to be lazy, so adding more hormones could just make the problem worse. They also don't want me taking anything that contains estrogen anymore, I actually came off Yaz because I was having really intense migranes with the flashing aura and everything a couple times a week. That kind of migrane with the aura is associated with increase risk of stroke, especially when combinded with any kind of hormone therapy. Fortunately, the yaz seemed to be causing the migranes, so I haven't had many intense migranes like that since March of last year.
Well at least they know what caused it and have a plan to fix it. Hopefully everything evens out soon. Sending hugs because migraines suck balls.
Post by carolinagirl83 on Feb 13, 2015 7:49:08 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 29
CD: 7
What you're doing to get KU: Prenatals, Femara with monitoring , Synthroid, OPK, and lots of sex
R/R/CS: Femara is making me feel like crap this cycle. It's the same MG as a few months ago, but now I'm getting all of the side effects. The worst is the headache I've had since Wednesday.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? I would love to sit down & have dinner one last time with my grandfather. I just miss him so much, since it's been 11 years this week since he passed away. I'd love to get some of his fantastic life advice!
Me: 31 Him: 31
Married: 6/2007
TTC: 9/2012
DX: Hypothyroidism, possible blocked left tube... DH had a great SA 12/2013, but a terrible SA 2/2015 (not sure where we're going with that)
Furbabies: 2 Boxers and a Boston Terrier
not really, sounds like they can jump-start with Provora when I have a particularly long cycle, but the problem is that being on hormonal birth control for so long basically caused my pituitary gland to be lazy, so adding more hormones could just make the problem worse. They also don't want me taking anything that contains estrogen anymore, I actually came off Yaz because I was having really intense migranes with the flashing aura and everything a couple times a week. That kind of migrane with the aura is associated with increase risk of stroke, especially when combinded with any kind of hormone therapy. Fortunately, the yaz seemed to be causing the migranes, so I haven't had many intense migranes like that since March of last year.
Well at least they know what caused it and have a plan to fix it. Hopefully everything evens out soon. Sending hugs because migraines suck balls.
Thanks! thank god for imatrex! I used to just deal with migranes by closing myself in a quiet, dark room and sleeping until they went away. fortunately I haven't needed imatrex or a quiet dark room for many months more reasons that I'll be looking into non-hormonal birth control after our TTC journey is over.
What you're doing to get KU: Hopefully the f-ing snow will stop and when I get to my FW I will actually see DH so we can HIO as much as possible.
R/R/CS: I was not expected CD 1 this morning! It was predicted to be here on Monday. I guess if it is going to come I rather it early so my FW can get here sooner. I am so sick of the snow! My DH plows during the winter and the past 3 weeks he has worked 12pm-12am straight through. The only day off he had was the super bowl. We were able to hit a few days in my FW last cycle so I am pretty bummed CD 1 showed her ugly face. Ok done with my mini vent.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Joan of Arc because when I was in school I thought she was so cool, a woman doing something women "shouldn't" do.
R/R/CS: I keep kind of spotting. It's really only when I wipe, but it's there. I wish AF would just come so I can start fresh with a new cycle since this one is likely anovulatory. I know that at this point, I could go over to WTDS, but I'd rather stay here for now if that's cool.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Probably my great grandma. I never got to meet her, but she sounds like an awesome lady.
Post by thechickencoop on Feb 13, 2015 8:38:22 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 7/7
CD: 8
What you're doing to get KU: I'm adamant that we're going to start at least EOD sex tonight; we've been soooo lax since TTC, I mean, I know you only technically need ONE time in the FW, but, c'mon. We gotta step up our game.
R/R/CS: I've just been awful with temping the last few weeks. Starting the new job has screwed us all up; DS has been waking up and reading to himself in bed, which is great, BUT not at 4:30 in the morning. So I'm really trying now to get back on track with that and the last two mornings my temps have dipped, why? Not that y'all can answer, I'm positive I'm not getting solid sleep.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? It's seriously too early today for me to even think. ::yawn::
What you're doing to get KU: all zee things. I'm almost out of OPKs and I haven't ovulated yet. Super.
R/R/CS: I think my thermometer is running out of battery juice. It has given me the same temp 3 days in a row and acts funny, like turning off when it's in the middle of temping. Frack. My opks are negative though so I know I haven't O'd yet.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Uh Shakespeare. Cuz it's fucking Shakespeare.
What you're doing to get KU: BBT, OPKs, lots of sex, tons of water.
R/R/CS: Can someone please look at my chart. My'>http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/56a5d8/">My My temps have been rising. Do you think I ovulated? The first 6 days of my cycle were all out of wack because we were in CO for vacation and I was getting up at different times of day.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Definitely my Grandpa. He was funny as hell, kind and had some many wonderful stories to share.
What you're doing to get KU: right now waiting out AF, and PNVs
R/R/CS: I got a letter from my doctor's office yesterday for labs I had done 6 weeks ago to try to figure out what is causing my still long cycles (nearly a year after coming off Yaz). The letter diagnoses me with hypothalamic amenorrhea...basically my pituitary gland isn't producing enough estrogen, therefore the walls of my ute don't thicken so I go a long time between periods and/or have very light bleeding. I guess fortunately, they expect I will "regain fertility over time". but this doesn't give me hope for the next few cycles.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Jane Austen, I think she had a facinating view on society and I enjoy her style of satiric humor.
I'm sorry to hear that. Glad they know what this issue is though. Hang in there!
R/R/CS: I had two temps in the past 3 days read the same, 97.45. Now I'm paranoid that my thermometer isn't working. No other days are repeating so I'm probably over thinking this.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Hmm I think I would pick one of my grandfather's grandmother. She moved away from her family in Germany to South America then to Minnesota to be with her missionary husband. I want to learn more about my family history and why she made that decision.
What you're doing to get KU: BBT, OPKs, PNVs, Preseed, sex
R/R/CS: I am not doing such a good job on temping. I am doing it most mornings, but they are mostly open circles because the various times I wake up (between 5:15 am and 7:30 am). I am going to try to always wake up early and temp at the same time for the rest of the cycle.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Probably my grandfather. He died when I was young and I would love to get to know him.
What you're doing to get KU: BBT, OPKs, lots of sex, tons of water.
R/R/CS: Can someone please look at my chart. www.fertilityfriend.com/home/56a5d8/ My temps have been rising. Do you think I ovulated? The first 6 days of my cycle were all out of wack because we were in CO for vacation and I was getting up at different times of day.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Definitely my Grandpa. He was funny as hell, kind and had some many wonderful stories to share.
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What you're doing to get KU: BBT, OPKs, lots of sex, tons of water.
R/R/CS: Can someone please look at my chart. www.fertilityfriend.com/home/56a5d8/ My temps have been rising. Do you think I ovulated? The first 6 days of my cycle were all out of wack because we were in CO for vacation and I was getting up at different times of day.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Definitely my Grandpa. He was funny as hell, kind and had some many wonderful stories to share.
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I changed the link a bit. If you have time can you please try again? Thanks for trying though!
Post by catinatophat on Feb 13, 2015 9:13:55 GMT -5
fallbaby11, I looked at your chart but it isn't clear to me. Hopefully someone with more experience will take a look and figure it out. Sorry
pbandj714, I'm sorry about your long cycle, I hope something happens for you soon.
Cycle/Month:5/5
CD:15
What you're doing to get KU: BBT, lots of water, green tea, almost ED during FW
R/R/CS: I may have ovulated yesterday but I'm still hanging out with y'all until I get CHs. And I'm taking Monday off so this is my last day before a long weekend! Yay!
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Julia Child but only if she would come over early and cook with me!
fallbaby11, I looked at your chart but it isn't clear to me. Hopefully someone with more experience will take a look and figure it out. Sorry
pbandj714, I'm sorry about your long cycle, I hope something happens for you soon.
Cycle/Month:5/5
CD:15
What you're doing to get KU: BBT, lots of water, green tea, almost ED during FW
R/R/CS: I may have ovulated yesterday but I'm still hanging out with y'all until I get CHs. And I'm taking Monday off so this is my last day before a long weekend! Yay!
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Julia Child but only if she would come over early and cook with me!
What you're doing to get KU: PNVs. PreeSeed, ED during FW (if possible), EOD
R/R/CS: DH woke me up with sexy time this morning. Not a bad way to start the day. I think (but I can't be sure) that this is the start of the FW. Been trying to do it all week just in case (I have a hunch I go early). Gonna TRY to temp next cycle if this cycle isn't it. I'm NOT a morning person, at all, nor am I a great sleeper. Doing these things will be difficult, but I shall try. Might pick up an OPK today if I head out and see what it says.
Unrelated rant: Found out that my male dog (my heart dog) is going blind yesterday. He's been afraid to go places in the house lately, which is weird. He's the dog who isn't afraid of anything (to a fault) and now he's afraid of everything. He had a seizure randomly back in November. We think it caused a problem that has been slowly degenerating his sight ever since. Need to go to an ophthalmologist now. It's put a damper on DH and my spirits. He's only just turned 7.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? I'm gonna be boring, but my Papa (grandpa). I was close with him when I was young and he died suddenly. He was the rock of the family, so it'd be really cool to hear what he thinks about how all our lives are going now.
Met 06/27/2004. Fell in love 09/30/2005. Adopted our pups 7/08 & 2/10. Bought a house 12/29/10. Married 10/8/11. TTC Baby #1 December 2014. BFP 4/16/2015 EDD 12/25/2015 DD Born 12/28/2015
Post by frankenboom on Feb 13, 2015 9:16:58 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 8/9
CD: 19
What you're doing to get KU: Sex
R/R/CS: I think I'll be O'ing soon, if previous cycles are any indication. This bodes well for me, as we're pretty much already obligated to bone on V-Day weekend.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Ugh I hate this question. I would say my Grandpa, because he died when I was so young I never got the chance to really know him. I'd like to know him.
ETA...wow...lots of people want to have dinner with their Grandpa.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? I'd love to have Neil deGrasse Tyson over for dinner so we can get all nerdy. "Do that sexy space talk Neil"
Post by wowcheezits on Feb 13, 2015 9:36:21 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 7
CD: 17
What you're doing to get KU: Digital OPKs, BBT, PNVs, EOD
R/R/CS: OBGYN has recommended EOD and DH is not happy. I said to try it just this cycle. You'd I was asking him to quit altogether the way he's acting.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Pocahontas, so I can see if she was actually portrayed accurately the way history and Disney described her.
What you're doing to get KU: keeping the bench warm- but gonna do OPKs and I'm learning BBT so doing a dry run
R/R/CS: every day is closer to when we can start trying again. Next cycle we start clomid!
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? Oh man- this is a hard one. I think I would choose my great grandfather. He had an amazing life- was an attorney who worked with many of the presidents and was friends with several of them. He also travelled a lot and lived through some rough times in history. It would be really awesome to hear all about his life from his perspective.
Shellsncheese, CD13 looks like O day if you get one more higher temp. I'm not sure about the + OPK after, maybe you caught the very end of the surge but missed the start of it the previous day?
fallbaby11, Not looking at the beginning of your cycle, CD14 is possible. If you use the rule of thumb to cover CD12 and don't discard CD13 (don't know why you discarded it anyway), you have 3 above the previous 6, confirming O on CD14. I'm skeptical though, because only one is significantly higher (more than .1-.2 degrees), you've got an open circle on CD17, - OPKs, and no other secondary signs. I would keep temping, OPKs, and recommend at least checking CM. In a couple days you should have a clearer picture.
tromeo, sorry about your pup. Hopefully you can see someone who can do something for him.
Cycle/Month: 2/4
CD: 21
What you're doing to get KU: BBT, CM, CP, OPKs, PNVs, B6, pom juice, ED/EOD sex, etc.
R/R/CS: My body is confused. I think I will get dotted CHs for CD20 (yesterday) if my temps continue to rise. That said, I got an almost + wondfo OPK today (2 days after "peak" on CB Advanced Digi) and my sleep sucked last night (DD was up from 4 till almost 6, when I normally temp). I kind of screwed up this morning - dozed off and BBT fell out of my mouth before it beeped, so today's temp may not be accurate. I'm on day 6 of fertile CM. Maybe O isn't happening again, just gearing up, because I'm still nursing, pumping etc. and having a "normal" cycle would be too easy. Andplusalso... I'm supposed to travel again Sunday-Wednesday - may not happen with yet another blizzard on the way - but if I do temps will get screwed up again with time change.... Ugh. Our timing WOULD have been awesome, but now, maybe not so much. I don't know. Okay, sorry for the long rant. I'm done.
TL, DR; I may have O'd, I may not. I'm annoyed and obsessing.
GTKY: if you could have anyone in the world or history as a dinner guest who would you choose and why? This kind of question is always hard for me, because I can't choose. There are so many interesting and important people from history, as well as present day, I would love to have a chance to meet, hear speak, sit down and talk to. In this case, I guess I will be cliche and say my paternal grandparents, because I didn't get much time with either of them, and I think they were very good and interesting people. They were missionaries in Ethiopia after they retired and this was something I didn't know until after they both died. I would love to have a chance to talk to them about that.
fallbaby11, Not looking at the beginning of your cycle, CD14 is possible. If you use the rule of thumb to cover CD12 and don't discard CD13 (don't know why you discarded it anyway), you have 3 above the previous 6, confirming O on CD14. I'm skeptical though, because only one is significantly higher (more than .1-.2 degrees), you've got an open circle on CD17, - OPKs, and no other secondary signs. I would keep temping, OPKs, and recommend at least checking CM. In a couple days you should have a clearer picture.
STUCK IN BOX, SORRY! Thank you so much for all the info. One last question, what does an open circle mean?
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