Waiting To Do Something 11/15

[nuggetrn]

This is the Waiting to do Something thread posted once a week (usually on Mondays - sometimes not) for those of us that experience long, extended cycles. Whether it's medicated cycles, long (45ish + days) cycles, postpartum/breastfeeding, TTA, on the bench, or something else, this is the place we gather throughout the week to discuss and vent about our slightly unique situation.

Numbers:

Circumstances:

RRNFNSQ:

GTKY: What is your go to lunch at work?

[nuggetrn]

Hello group. Sorry I've not posted this. Please please, anyone who wants to post this if it's not posted can feel free to! It doesn't have to always be the same person.

[Rama]

Numbers: 30 months trying, cycle 19, CD9

Circumstances: PCOS, an-/oglioovulation

RRNFNSQ: I'm scared we wasted our time trying to do a natural cycle. I feel like this is going to be an "ends with Provera" cycle.

GTKY: What is your go to lunch at work? I don't have a go-to lunch. Sleep is my go-to lunch, hahaha.

[penguin129]

Hi nuggetrn! I guess I'm technically WTDS. I get my IUD placed sometime in the first full week of Dec. I was going to do Mirena, but HL's home nurse suggested I just do a copper IUD because of my hypothyroidism. Does anyone have any experience with a cooper IUD?

[cnf2013]

Numbers: TTA/CD7

Circumstances: Planning to start TFAS next month

RRNFNSQ: My period finally showed up. Three plus weeks after kicking my BCP's. Thanks body. Bought myself a new BBT since mine has seen the dark side of DD's little booty a few times now and started temping again a couple of days ago. Time to figure this shit out again.

GTKY: What is your go to lunch at work? A peanut butter sandwich. That is literally it, on a good day. I don't have any time to eat more then that and some days even shoveling a lone sandwich down is difficult.

[nuggetrn]

I didn't think this lunch question was going to turn out to be so difficult! Also, I was at lunch typing this question. I didn't pack anything and went down to the cafeteria, and it was dismal.

[nuggetrn]

Rama sorry you feel like this cycle has been a waste long cycles are the worst. I want to sleep at lunch. That's a good plan.

Hai penguin129!! Welcome! I can't believe how much time has passed! Excited to have you back here!! (looking at you too cnf2013). If I remember correctly TheEleventhHour had a copper IUD. It makes sense though that if you already have a hormone imbalance that you wouldn't want to throw extra hormones at it. I have not done much research but have made the assumption that if I were to ever get an IUD I would go with copper due to PCOS. That's said without much research though.

[cnf2013]

Sorry about your cycle Rama. Hopefully it's not a bust for you.

Welcome penguin129!

Glad to be back, nuggetrn! Now if only I had more time to actually play I'd be all set. Damn job, lol.

[TheEleventhHour]

Rama Sorry about this cycle. I hope your body gets it together and you don't need Provera.

cnf2013 Yay for AF finally showing up. Hopefully your cycles will regulate quickly.

penguin129 Hi lady! I had a copper IUD because hormonal BC is not my friend. I just had it taken out in September after 2.5 years. Overall it really wasn't too bad however it did make my periods really heavy and long and I just couldn't take it anymore. I would try it just to see how it goes for you. A lot of people say that their periods regulate after several months and they are no longer as heavy or long. Sadly that day never came for me because other than that it is the best BC. Lasts forever, no remembering to take a pill daily, and no hormones to make you crazy! Hope you can find something that works for you!

[TheEleventhHour]

Numbers: TTA/CD2.

Circumstances: Waiting for more ideal life circumstances!

RRNFNSQ: I am moving to day shift next week so I am going to start temping this cycle. I haven't been able to get accurate charts working night shift so I stopped several months back. It will also make DH feel better since I am not on BC and we both hate condoms. I am pretty in tune with my body and have tracked/temped in the past so I know pretty well when to avoid or be more careful but I think showing him actual data of when I ovulated will calm him lol.

GTKY: What is your go to lunch at work? Leftovers from dinner. Not exciting but the easiest thing to do!

[penguin129]

TheEleventhHour Thank you for the info

[teraiin]

numbers: n/a

Circumstances: waiting for AF to return

RRNFNSQ: same old same old. Every time I feel a little crampy I assume it's AF. But it isn't. Oh well.

GTKY: What is your go to
Lunch at work? Hot pockets or something microwaveable because I'm lazy.

[teraiin]

Yay for AF finally showing up cnf2013!

[TheEleventhHour]

alwayscheese Yeah, I am pretty blah about most birth control options at this point. I feel the best and most like myself with nothing! DH will be getting a vasectomy after our second lol.

[teraiin]

alwayscheese,

SPOILER: Click to show

Yeah waiting for first pp AF. DS is now 6.5 months old and still EBF so I know I may well not get AF until he weans. Since starting solids a couple of weeks ago he is pretty much STTN, so I'm kind of hoping the dropping 4858485 night feeds might kick start things.

But I know there's a good chance I'll be here for another 6+ months. I just feel like WTDS pretty much sums it up haha!

Edit: added in a spoiler for lo talk

[penguin129]

teraiin WTDS is a great place to be I posted here for nearly a year before we TTC HL. It seems natural to find myself back here now. It seems everyone is always Waiting to Do Something.

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I think I go here. I have no clue where I fit in at this point.

Numbers: 1st month

Circumstances: I won't stop bleeding. I have bled for 15 days this month.

RRNFNSQ: We are ready to start TFAF and my cycles are crazy. My body just won't stop bleeding. I have my normal periods but bleed once or twice between my periods. I'm going for an ultrasound on Monday just to make sure everything looks fine. I also had blood work done to check for any underlining medical issues that could cause this. So far everything is normal. I'm still BF my 1 yo so that could be affecting my hormones.

GTKY: pasta, I love pasta.

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alwayscheese, yes, a fourth. People think I'm crazy! I just don't feel like my family is complete yet.

[TheEleventhHour]

@babylentilbean Hi! You can definitely join us in here. Sorry about your cycles being wonky. Bleeding for that long sounds like the pits. I hope the ultrasound goes well for you.

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TheEleventhHour, thanks! Yes, bleeding this long really sucks! It would be so bad if I had light periods but I hemorrhage when I'm on my period. Luckily, my iron hasn't dropped but that is only because I take my prenatal daily.

[goodgodlemon]

Hiya, I'm new here. I guess I'm waiting for the right timing, but I'm not sure if I should be. I'll be 35 in 5 months and I've never been pregnant. I wanted to lock down a new (more stable) job this year, work a few months, then we would TTC. Nothing went as planned this year, though...and I've slogged through a disappointing and unsuccessful search since last February.  I wonder if I should just focus on baby now, and worry about the rest later? Feeling very unsettled as I like to plan everything and feel like I'm "all set" before I take next steps. Has anyone else experienced this kind of employment vs. baby timing thing? Ack.

[cnf2013]

Dec 2, 2016 17:09:04 GMT -5 goodgodlemon said:

Hiya, I'm new here. I guess I'm waiting for the right timing, but I'm not sure if I should be. I'll be 35 in 5 months and I've never been pregnant. I wanted to lock down a new (more stable) job this year, work a few months, then we would TTC. Nothing went as planned this year, though...and I've slogged through a disappointing and unsuccessful search since last February.  I wonder if I should just focus on baby now, and worry about the rest later? Feeling very unsettled as I like to plan everything and feel like I'm "all set" before I take next steps. Has anyone else experienced this kind of employment vs. baby timing thing? Ack.

I'm in a very similar situation, actually. We're hoping to TFAS starting with my next cycle, but my job is the pits. I teach and my new district I started in is just horrible. We want to start, but that means my ability to find a new job for the fall would be more difficult and I'd be forgoing a maternity because I won't be FMLA eligible. But we don't really want to wait until next fall because there's no guarantee I'll land a new job this spring, so if we wait until next year and I don't get a new job we're still in the same shitty predicament. H and I are feeling very torn on the whole situation, but we both agree that we can't live our lives on "what if's". It's very unsettling, yes. I don't have an answer for you or me, but I want you to know you're not alone.

[goodgodlemon]

cnf2013, Thank you for saying that. I'm sorry you're in the same boat. I keep hoping things will just smooth out and the right way forward will become clear. Not living life on "what ifs" is an excellent way to phrase it! That's exactly how it feels and it's so stressful. Anyway, I appreciate your response. It helps to know I'm not the only one navigating this.

[gabride2010]

goodgodlemon I'm in a somewhat similar situation. I just started a new job 3 weeks ago. We also moved almost across the country for this job. H and I debated about whether we should continue TTC or put it on hold for a few months. We decided not to stop TTC because there was no guarantee that we would get pregnant. We also decided we could deal with the consequences (no FMLA, etc) if we were to get pregnant. I'm still not pregnant though.

It's a tough position to be in for sure. Good luck with the decision!

[goodgodlemon]

Dec 5, 2016 20:50:12 GMT -5 gabride2010 said:

goodgodlemon I'm in a somewhat similar situation. I just started a new job 3 weeks ago. We also moved almost across the country for this job. H and I debated about whether we should continue TTC or put it on hold for a few months. We decided not to stop TTC because there was no guarantee that we would get pregnant. We also decided we could deal with the consequences (no FMLA, etc) if we were to get pregnant. I'm still not pregnant though.

It's a tough position to be in for sure. Good luck with the decision!

Ugh, it's SO HARD to consider forgoing FMLA benefits when I've worked long and hard at my current job to bank a good amount of time off. There's just no guarantee that I would still have this job at all in a few months. But I guess we'll just have to take it as it comes.

Good luck to you, too!gabride2010,

[gabride2010]

Thanks goodgodlemon. I'm here if you ever need to talk!