Rants, Raves, Chart Stalks: For some reason I was spotting yesterday. My body is so weird.
GTKY: On a scale of 1-5, how much does bad grammar make you rage? What grammar mistake bothers you the most? 3, I can't stand the lack of punctuation on FB. Some people think it's alright to type an entire paragraph with no punctuation at all. Why?
Rants, Raves, Chart Stalks: can I get a chartstalk? Got dotted CH this AM. Saying I O'ed before my positive OPK. Although I only have CD 18 marked as positve, I caught the surge and saw it steadily getting darker on CD 17 and declining on CD 19. I have never O'ed before a positive OPK- usually the day of or after. I know it's possible, but I am just confused because I never get more than one LH surge per cycle. The other thing throwing me off is that I have been sleeping horribly and open mouthed due to sinus issues. (I plan on vag temping next cycle but I didn't want to switch in the middle of a cycle)--So do I go by my temps, and FF's O date, even though they could be skewed? My timing is decent either way, but I would just like to know one way or the other.
I'm no expert but CD17 looks right to me. You wrote that you saw the line getting darker on CD17. How many times did you test on that day?
I tested 3 times. Morning was negative- afternoon darker but still negative and evening was *almost* as dark as control but not quite there so I counted it as a negative.
I think FF looks right. Your chart is really rocky. Do you temp orally? If so, you might consider switching to vaginal temping.
@led Yes in my post I wrote that I temp orally and have been mouth breathing due to sinus issues, plan on vag temping next cycle . Thank you for looking.
@led Yes in my post I wrote that I temp orally and have been mouth breathing due to sinus issues, plan on vag temping next cycle . Thank you for looking.
Look at me being the observant one. ha.
No worries . I appreciate any insight. I just don't know how much to "trust" my temps since they seem rocky and not super accurate.
Glad to see you're still here, anonymouseliza, and I hope that whatever happens ends up feeling right for you at this point.
Cycle/Month: 1/12
CD/DPO: 25/4dpo (take two)
Timing: -4, -2
Testing Date/Plans: I'm thinking March 4th if AF isn't here yet, because my mother-in-law is coming on the 5th.
Rants, Raves, Chart Stalks: Just waiting and hoping my LP is a little longer this cycle.
GTKY: My rage level depends on context. If something is public and is supposed to be official and/or professional, I can hit a five, but I work with a lot of non-native speakers and can be totally fine with anything that gets the point across in informal communication. As for specific annoyances, general apostrophe mayhem is a big one for me, as in, "I love you're new kitten's! There so cute."
Post by mustloveerica on Feb 25, 2015 9:33:14 GMT -5
And AF showed up. At least she's predictable....
CD1 for me. For some reason I'm not as depressed about it as usual. My first thought was "well, we don't have any December babies in our families so next cycle would be a wonderful time to GKU :-)".
FX for you anonymouseliza. I am with you in limbo, wondering what's going on, and not sure what result I am even hoping for at this point.
Cycle/Month: 2/4
CD/DPO: 33/11
Timing: High
Testing Date/Plans: see below
Rants, Raves, Chart Stalks: Temp took a nosedive below cover, but I have absolutely zero signs of my period. I'm pleased with my longer LP this cycle, but feel like it's strange it would increase 3+ days in one month. I don't know. I let myself get carried away with the symptom spotting last couple days, so I'm stopping with that. I thought I had a evap line yesterday, but I looked at the test last night and saw nothing. If my period doesn't show today and my temp goes back up, I'll test again tomorrow.
I honestly went into this cycle assuming there wasn't much of a chance because of my short LP. We were planning to TTA Nov/Dec/Jan due dates, but then talked it over and neither of us was ready to give up on a 2015 baby, so we decided to give it one more shot. The prospect of another winter/holiday newborn does make me nervous for various reasons (I will not go into them all here). I know I/we could do it, but I will be okay if this isn't our cycle for that reason. I'm not looking forward to TTA, but it is definitely for the best at least until mid-April or May.
GTKY: On a scale of 1-5, how much does bad grammar make you rage? What grammar mistake bothers you the most? Maybe 4. I'd say 5, but I have to admit, I probably don't always have perfect grammar, and I occasionally give the benefit of the doubt for autocorrect, fat thumbs, or lack of sleep. My biggest pet peeve is the the Oxford comma, or rather, lack of one. I know some will think this is silly, but it makes me all kinds of ragey. It makes SO MUCH MORE SENSE TO USE IT.
Post by wowcheezits on Feb 25, 2015 9:57:28 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 7
CD/DPO: 29/12
Timing: good
Testing Date/Plans: I broke down and tested today and it's a BFN. My temp also dropped. My period is predicted to come on Friday.
Rants, Raves, Chart Stalks: I feel pretty hopeless.
GTKY: On a scale of 1-5, how much does bad grammar make you rage? What grammar mistake bothers you the most? It annoys me a lot. I am no grammar expert, but when people incorrectly use words like your, you're, there, their, they're, loose, lose, rogue, rouge(a common WoW term misspelling) it makes me wonder.
Just lurking to say congratulations teambrink and ashleymarie26. Since you both mentioned your temps, can I give some totally unsolicited advice? I would stop temping now that you have your BFPs. I know TCOYF (and other sources) say a temp drop can signal an imminent CP or MC, but that's not always the case. I had a temp drop almost to the coverline 5 days after I got my BFP, and I absolutely freaked out and cried all weekend thinking I was going to lose the pregnancy. It didn't end up meaning anything, and my temp went back up 2 days later. (I did lose the pregnancy anyway, but over a month later, and the temp drop had nothing to do with it.) So, my advice is to trust the tests and stop temping, to avoid possible unnecessary worry later on!
Was so excited to see my temperature spike up this morning! But then I tested, got a BFN, and my period started all within the same hour Good luck to those of you still in the TWW! FX for BFP's for you all!
Testing Date/Plans: today, BFN. Will test again Friday if no AF.
Rants, Raves, Chart Stalks: I really thought this was my cycle. (Everyone says that right? BUT really!) I was so happy to O and have had sex in the FW, and have the same timing as I had with DD... anyway I have had 4 cycles in 6 months and this is the first time I truly feel bummed about not being pregnant yet. Hopefully I am not really out yet though.
GTKY: On a scale of 1-5, how much does bad grammar make you rage? What grammar mistake bothers you the most? Obvious bad grammar is painful, but little things? Not a big deal!
I get ragey when people say: "I SEEN this movie last year."
Testing Date/Plans: if no AF by the end of the day I might tonight. Usually AF hits on 15DPO so I'm just here on a shark watching trip.
Rants, Raves, Chart Stalks: my temp is hovering above CL so I'm guessing I'm out. I've been really tired all week and hungry. I have wanted to eat all the chocolate since the weekend including a donut from the break room today (no regrets!)
GTKY: On a scale of 1-5, how much does bad grammar make you rage? What grammar mistake bothers you the most? Probably a 3. The worst is when it's in a professional publication. I just sat through an hour long meeting where there were two incorrect words in the PowerPoint. Spell check does not correct everything!
Sparkly I'm with you on the comma use. I've never understood why people don't use it! ETA: I tend to be comma happy though, lol.
I am the same way. When in doubt use a comma.
I once had a professor (who became a mentor - I named my son after him) take a red pen and go through my paper circling every unnecessary comma and hand it back to me without a grade and a note that said he wouldn't grade it until I turned in a readable paper because the unnecessary commas were causing constant pauses in his thinking.
Because of him my comma usage is greatly reduced to grammatically appropriate times; that does frequently include the use of the Oxford comma. Additionally, I do not split infinitives 9 times out of 10.
Was so excited to see my temperature spike up this morning! But then I tested, got a BFN, and my period started all within the same hour Good luck to those of you still in the TWW! FX for BFP's for you all!
Just started spotting bright red, so I'm guessing that's it for me. I'm mostly disappointed about heading into our TTA cycles. And periods suck. Boo.
You may have already said this somewhere, but how long will you be TTA?
I think until May. So not long. We just don't want another December baby, and are also avoiding January EDDs to play it safe. It will depend on cycle length/when FW hits, but we will start trying again at the very end of April or sometime in May. Right now FF predicts the appropriate FW to be when I'm away for work (for the whole week grrr), so that would suck and mean we'd be waiting until June/July for the next one. I'm hoping it will adjust one way or the other so we can have a chance in May.
You may have already said this somewhere, but how long will you be TTA?
I think until May. So not long. We just don't want another December baby, and are also avoiding January EDDs to play it safe. It will depend on cycle length/when FW hits, but we will start trying again at the very end of April or sometime in May. Right now FF predicts the appropriate FW to be when I'm away for work (for the whole week grrr), so that would suck and mean we'd be waiting until June/July for the next one. I'm hoping it will adjust one way or the other so we can have a chance in May.
Sorry for the spotting and the TTA. But yay for the longer LP!!
Just started spotting bright red, so I'm guessing that's it for me. I'm mostly disappointed about heading into our TTA cycles. And periods suck. Boo.
Suck, I'm sorry! I was complaining to a friend yesterday that I think it wildly unfair that you get periods while TTC. It's bad enough anyway, and you're not pregnant, but you get cramps and bleeding for days? Fuck that, we should be getting consolation gift cards. "I know you wanted a baby, but please accept a $50 Starbucks gift card with our regrets."
Just started spotting bright red, so I'm guessing that's it for me. I'm mostly disappointed about heading into our TTA cycles. And periods suck. Boo.
Suck, I'm sorry! I was complaining to a friend yesterday that I think it wildly unfair that you get periods while TTC. It's bad enough anyway, and you're not pregnant, but you get cramps and bleeding for days? Fuck that, we should be getting consolation gift cards. "I know you wanted a baby, but please accept a $50 Starbucks gift card with our regrets."
Yeah. It's shitty. This one is shitty because I know I have to have at least 1, probably 2 or more after it before we try again. Boo hiss for periods. I'm def getting myself something from Sbux today and going to the liquor store after work.
You may have already said this somewhere, but how long will you be TTA?
I think until May. So not long. We just don't want another December baby, and are also avoiding January EDDs to play it safe. It will depend on cycle length/when FW hits, but we will start trying again at the very end of April or sometime in May. Right now FF predicts the appropriate FW to be when I'm away for work (for the whole week grrr), so that would suck and mean we'd be waiting until June/July for the next one. I'm hoping it will adjust one way or the other so we can have a chance in May.
On a side note, MH and I will most likely be TTA for a couple months as well, pretty much the same months as you. So we might be commiserating together for a while.
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