WTDS 12/19

[penguin129]

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:

Rants:

Raves:

No Flame No Shame Questions :

GTKY: What is your favorite thing about Christmas time?

[penguin129]

Numbers: N/A

Circumstances: TTA: Getting IUD put in today and waiting for first PPP after stopping BF'ing 2 weeks ago.

Rants: I have 3 appointments this week, the busiest week of the year it seems.

Raves: H is off for the next 2 weeks so I should be able to get a haircut and maybe a pedicure. He is also able to watch the girls while I go to all my appointments this week.

No Flame No Shame Questions: How effective is the IUD really? H and I both want to avoid getting pregnant again because of our experiences. It is hard for us to place trust in something like an IUD. After my Thyroid diagnosis we just used condoms and I temped and tracked everything on Fertility Friend so this is all new to us.

GTKY: What is your favorite thing about Christmas time? Spending time with family we don't really see. Seeing AG's face light up in awe.

[teraiin]

Numbers: 1/1

Circumstances: first pp cycle

Rants: nothing really, I started temping later than I wanted to but it's hard to get back into the habit.

Raves: nothing really

No Flame No Shame Questions :nope

GTKY: What is your favorite thing about Christmas time? Spending time with family!

[penguin129]

Dec 19, 2016 13:46:00 GMT -5 alwayscheese said:

penguin129 this is one of those questions you don't have to answer. I'm curious but you can tell me to f off. You said you don't want to get pregnant again, does that mean not ever? Trying to figure out if you're on GKU/WTDS because you plan to TTC later or you like it here better than other boards.

My doctor told me the mirena was one of the most effective forms of bc. I couldn't get one, so I have nexplanon which is also supposed to be really effective.
I've had two cousins get KU in the last year while on BC and I have questions. I really wonder if it was forgotten pills or what. I trust nexplanon and iuds a lot more than that!

Right now it's a combo of all those things. I didn't want to get pregnant again after AG because of everything that happened with her delivery. It took me at least 2 years before I told H we could try again. I guess anything could happen this time around. I fall into the Trying to Avoid Group. I do feel most at home on this board and especially this thread because I spent a year here before TTC HL. I have all the feels right now and it helps to come where it feels like home if that makes any sense.

[penguin129]

Dec 19, 2016 14:04:17 GMT -5 alwayscheese said:

Dec 19, 2016 13:57:45 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

Right now it's a combo of all those things. I didn't want to get pregnant again after AG because of everything that happened with her delivery. It took me at least 2 years before I told H we could try again. I guess anything could happen this time around. I fall into the Trying to Avoid Group. I do feel most at home on this board and especially this thread because I spent a year here before TTC HL. I have all the feels right now and it helps to come where it feels like home if that makes any sense.

Yes that makes sense! And we love you here! I really hope I didn't sound like I don't think you should be here cause I don't think that! ((Hugs))

It's ok. I've been wondering if I should even go here myself. More so on the main GKU page. I figure you guys will kick me out if I'm not wanted here. I hope not though. I was on One and Done for a while before TTC HL. I definitely can't go back there.

[gabride2010]

Thanks for starting penguin129! How did your IUD insertion go? Enjoy your haircut and pedicure this week. As far as I'm concerned, you are welcome to stay here in WTDS.

teraiin Hooray for your first PPP!

alwayscheese Yay for a 28 day cycle!

Numbers: Cycle 8, Month 12, CD 16

Circumstances: TTC #1

Rants: Nothing

Raves: Nope

No Flame No Shame Questions: Nothing. Just counting the days until our RE appointment.

GTKY: What is your favorite thing about Christmas time? I love the food! So much amazing food and beverages...yum.

[penguin129]

gabride2010 My IUD insertion went horribly. I'll elaborate more in the morning.

[teraiin]

gabride2010 right? Probably one of the few times in history I was happy to see AF! Now it's time to see what the heck my cycles will be like.

[teraiin]

Dec 19, 2016 23:31:19 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

gabride2010 My IUD insertion went horribly. I'll elaborate more in the morning.

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that. You've had enough horrible stuff happen lately. 😢

[gabride2010]

Dec 19, 2016 23:31:19 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

gabride2010 My IUD insertion went horribly. I'll elaborate more in the morning.

Oh no! I'm sorry it didn't go well.

[penguin129]

Oh my gosh ladies... the insertion was so so very painful. They tried to put my IUD in blindy without an ultrasound. It hurt me so bad I told them I was done and I didn't want it. They wanted me to try a 2nd time and if it didn't work then to use the ultrasound. I told them I wasn't going through that a 3rd time so could they just do the ultrasound. They did and the 2nd time was even more painful than the first. I told them, more like begged them, to stop and told them I was done and H and I would find another way to do BC. They convinced me to try a third time anyway and thankfully it worked without pain. Apparently it was difficult because I didn't go into labor the 2nd time and had a labor that stopped progressing as far a dilating goes the first time. My c-section scar was in the way and the pathway to my cervix is all curvy. Throw in a few fibroids in there and my insides are a hot mess. I am so thankful that pain is over. They didn't give me anything to soften my cervix and I'm wondering if they should have. I almost cried on the table because it hurt so bad.

Sorry for the book...

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penguin129, I had one once and it hurt like hell going in. It was only in for a week before the stupid thing slipped out. Apparently my cervix is permanently slightly dilated. Hopefully that isn't the case with you.

[gabride2010]

Oh my goodness penguin129. That sounds awful. My lady bits hurt just reading that. My IUD was put in without US guidance, and I don't remember them using anything to soften my cervix. Are you still in pain? I hope you feel better soon!

[penguin129]

Dec 20, 2016 22:37:47 GMT -5 gabride2010 said:

Oh my goodness penguin129. That sounds awful. My lady bits hurt just reading that. My IUD was put in without US guidance, and I don't remember them using anything to soften my cervix. Are you still in pain? I hope you feel better soon!

Thankfully the pain ended once it went in. I had cramps that night but by Tuesday they were gone and I didn't need to take any Advil.

[teraiin]

So FF thinks I ovulated already. I'm extremely doubtful because I pretty much never O this early and plus first cycle and it seems strange to have a more "normal" cycle than I ever would have had. I'm thinking tomorrow's temp will take away my crosshairs lol

[teraiin]

Dec 21, 2016 20:37:13 GMT -5 teraiin said:

So FF thinks I ovulated already. I'm extremely doubtful because I pretty much never O this early and plus first cycle and it seems strange to have a more "normal" cycle than I ever would have had. I'm thinking tomorrow's temp will take away my crosshairs lol

Or you know... my temp will go higher. Maybe I did o. Idk!

[gabride2010]

Dec 22, 2016 10:06:56 GMT -5 teraiin said:

Dec 21, 2016 20:37:13 GMT -5 teraiin said:

So FF thinks I ovulated already. I'm extremely doubtful because I pretty much never O this early and plus first cycle and it seems strange to have a more "normal" cycle than I ever would have had. I'm thinking tomorrow's temp will take away my crosshairs lol

Or you know... my temp will go higher. Maybe I did o. Idk!

Your chart definitely looks like you did O!

[teraiin]

Dec 22, 2016 13:17:53 GMT -5 gabride2010 said:

Dec 22, 2016 10:06:56 GMT -5 teraiin said:

Or you know... my temp will go higher. Maybe I did o. Idk!

Your chart definitely looks like you did O!

I know, I wish I had done some opks for kicks!

[cnf2013]

Dec 22, 2016 10:06:56 GMT -5 teraiin said:

Dec 21, 2016 20:37:13 GMT -5 teraiin said:

So FF thinks I ovulated already. I'm extremely doubtful because I pretty much never O this early and plus first cycle and it seems strange to have a more "normal" cycle than I ever would have had. I'm thinking tomorrow's temp will take away my crosshairs lol

Or you know... my temp will go higher. Maybe I did o. Idk!

Nice to know your first pp af is nice and normal though!

I'm currently staring down my first ever 30+ day cycle because my ovaries apparently can't their shit together.

[teraiin]

Dec 22, 2016 16:58:06 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

Dec 22, 2016 10:06:56 GMT -5 teraiin said:

Or you know... my temp will go higher. Maybe I did o. Idk!

Nice to know your first pp af is nice and normal though!

I'm currently staring down my first ever 30+ day cycle because my ovaries apparently can't their shit together.

You have my sympathies, long cycles suck. And if they aren't typical that makes them even more frustrating! I think my average cycle length used to be high 30s 😩

[cnf2013]

Dec 22, 2016 18:06:40 GMT -5 teraiin said:

Dec 22, 2016 16:58:06 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

Nice to know your first pp af is nice and normal though!

I'm currently staring down my first ever 30+ day cycle because my ovaries apparently can't their shit together.

You have my sympathies, long cycles suck. And if they aren't typical that makes them even more frustrating! I think my average cycle length used to be high 30s 😩

Yeah, I'm usually a solid 25-27 day cycle, so the extra week plus is really bugging me.