Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks Just waiting out this cycle.
GTKY: What is your dream car? I used to own one of my dream cars: red Mini Copper convertible. I had to give it up once we moved to the east coast because it was pretty bad in the snow.
My other dream cars are as follows: white Range Rover Sport, Aston Martin DB9, and Audi R8.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: My temp nose dived this morning. Combine that with my light spotting yesterday afternoon and I'm definitely out. I am devastated. I'm heartbroken. Second IUI was a bust, and I don't understand why. Yeah, I know the chances of conception. I get it. But how has it been 13 months already and this hasn't happened for us?! I feel like we're being punished or something. It's strange, too, because since I was a teenager, I've been worried about having trouble conceiving given my mom's history (endo and a complete hysterectomy at 35). Everyone told me not to worry. And yet, here I am, struggling to conceive.
H and I have also been working out for a month straight. Cardio evey single day and strength training every other day. I've lost absolutely no weight. And it's pissing me off and frustrating me to no end.
GTKY: What is your dream car? Audi TT, probably. Those things are hot! Or a Posche of any kind. I've been looking at SUVs lately and love the Cayenne.
Testing Plans: Sat. morning since DH and I are going out that night!
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: Started my day with a doughnut, so it is a good morning! I was supposed to start back up at yoga today but DH has to work and I have nobody to watch DD so I have to wait till next week.
GTKY: What is your dream car? A fully loaded SUV of some sort. I don't really have that pin pointed yet as of what make or model.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: my temps went back up after the dip so my crazy brain immediately went "oh implantation dip!"
GTKY: What is your dream car? I used to have a Yaris hatchback and loved driving it. But a tiny two door doesn't fit well with kids. I've been looking at SUVs and minivans and really like the GMC Acadia. If we are talking ridiculous cars for fun MH and I would love to have the Supernatural '67 Impala.
Lurker but just wanting to give big (((hugs))) longhornwino0907, I'm so sorry this cycle didn't work out for you. I can't imagine what you're feeling right now.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: I had a big dip below the coverline yesterday but now it's back up so I can calm down.
GTKY: What is your dream car? BMW Z4 has always been my dream car but now that I live in a snowy climate I've been eyeing the Land Rover Evoque. We park our car on the street, though, so both of those (if I won the lottery and bought them, ha) would get beaten up immediately.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: My temp nose dived this morning. Combine that with my light spotting yesterday afternoon and I'm definitely out. I am devastated. I'm heartbroken. Second IUI was a bust, and I don't understand why. Yeah, I know the chances of conception. I get it. But how has it been 13 months already and this hasn't happened for us?! I feel like we're being punished or something. It's strange, too, because since I was a teenager, I've been worried about having trouble conceiving given my mom's history (endo and a complete hysterectomy at 35). Everyone told me not to worry. And yet, here I am, struggling to conceive.
H and I have also been working out for a month straight. Cardio evey single day and strength training every other day. I've lost absolutely no weight. And it's pissing me off and frustrating me to no end.
GTKY: What is your dream car? Audi TT, probably. Those things are hot! Or a Posche of any kind. I've been looking at SUVs lately and love the Cayenne.
I'm sorry that you are feeling so down. When I started working out I had the same thing happen, where I lost no weight and even gained a bit. You just have to remember that muscle weighs more and to focus on your energy level and size more than the number on the scale. You will get there, stick with it.
longhornwino0907 So sorry this cycle wasn't the one for you. Big hugs to you!
edited to add Great job on your new fitness routine. If you really want to maximize results take a look at your eating habits. I can work out all of the time but if my diet isn't in check the scale doesn't go down.
Post by longhornwino0907 on Mar 4, 2015 7:35:41 GMT -5
Thanks ladies. housecarder and expatmama11, I think the most frustrating thing about the working out is knowing that my body isn't going to let go that easily, as H keeps reminding me. Two years ago or so, I lost over 115 pounds. I've gained back maybe 20 of it, so trying to shed that is difficult. My body has already been shocked into extreme weight loss once, so it's probably not happy that I'm doing this again. I'm also very careful about what I eat, so I think it's mostly the body not wanting to let go combined with muscle weighing more than fat. I weigh in with my trainer tonight, so hopefully at least body fat percentage and measurements have gone down!
Testing Plans: BFN on a FRER, maybe Saturday if no spotting
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: My LP is normally on the short end, so I'm surprised that I'm not spotting yet. FF says test on Saturday, so we'll see if I get that far.
GTKY: What is your dream car? I would love a crossover with 3 rows, possibly a GMC Acadia. I want AWD, a towing package, and all the fancy features!
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: Well my temp is up 14 DPO. That's never happened. I like this hope thing, and I'm not sure if I'm ready to test and possibly crush it.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: My temp nose dived this morning. Combine that with my light spotting yesterday afternoon and I'm definitely out. I am devastated. I'm heartbroken. Second IUI was a bust, and I don't understand why. Yeah, I know the chances of conception. I get it. But how has it been 13 months already and this hasn't happened for us?! I feel like we're being punished or something. It's strange, too, because since I was a teenager, I've been worried about having trouble conceiving given my mom's history (endo and a complete hysterectomy at 35). Everyone told me not to worry. And yet, here I am, struggling to conceive.
H and I have also been working out for a month straight. Cardio evey single day and strength training every other day. I've lost absolutely no weight. And it's pissing me off and frustrating me to no end.
GTKY: What is your dream car? Audi TT, probably. Those things are hot! Or a Posche of any kind. I've been looking at SUVs lately and love the Cayenne.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: Well my temp is up 14 DPO. That's never happened. I like this hope thing, and I'm not sure if I'm ready to test and possibly crush it.
Thanks ladies. housecarder and expatmama11, I think the most frustrating thing about the working out is knowing that my body isn't going to let go that easily, as H keeps reminding me. Two years ago or so, I lost over 115 pounds. I've gained back maybe 20 of it, so trying to shed that is difficult. My body has already been shocked into extreme weight loss once, so it's probably not happy that I'm doing this again. I'm also very careful about what I eat, so I think it's mostly the body not wanting to let go combined with muscle weighing more than fat. I weigh in with my trainer tonight, so hopefully at least body fat percentage and measurements have gone down!
Wow, you rock! Sounds like you are on the right track.
I'm so sorry for all the frustration you're dealing with longhornwino0907, sending creepy internet hugs your way.
Cycle/Month: 8/7
CD/DPO: 19/5
Timing: -4,-2
Testing Plans: None at the moment, it's too early to think about it yet.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: My thermometer didn't want to take my temp this morning, it took for tries to get it to actually work.
Not GKU related, we finally took H's car in for work yesterday and found out it will cost twice as much as we paid for the car (in December) to get it repaired, so we're looking at finally buying a new car even though we'd much rather not have a car payment. On that note e are likely getting one of my dream cars.
GTKY: What is your dream car? A Subaru, I'd prefer an outback but they stopped making them with a manual transmission so we're looking at a Forrester. I have lots of dream cars though, two others are a '67 VW Beetle convertible in yellow, and a candy Apple red '65 mustang.
Post by grahamcrackers on Mar 4, 2015 8:01:51 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 1/1
CD/DPO: 22/5
Timing: -3, -2, -1 (didn't temp this cycle so this is the assumption I'm working off of)
Testing Plans: Probably Sunday
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: Nope
GTKY: What is your dream car? I'm not a big car person, so I just want a really nice Honda Pilot. Hoping to start looking into that whenever I get KU. I guess if money wasn't a factor I would get some sort of Mercedes SUV. I've always wanted to drive a Mercedes.
CD/DPO: 14/1 (FF says 14/3 right now, but I think it might change to CD12 or 13)
Timing: Ok-ish
Testing Plans: March 13th, which will be 10dpo. I was going to wait till March 14th because we're going to a St. Paddy's party, but now I'm also having drinks with the girls on March 13th, so why not?
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: I would have liked to have sex on either CD12 and/or CD13, but with a nasty GI bug going through my house, it just wasn't happening.
GTKY: What is your dream car? Meh, I can't really bring myself to care about cars. At all.
Post by grahamcrackers on Mar 4, 2015 8:12:39 GMT -5
longhornwino0907, I'm sorry to hear about your possible impending BFN. Thinking of you.
Also, I wanted to say, don't give up on the gym/weightloss!! I know from experience that it's so incredibly disappointing to be pushing yourself and not seeing good results. I had the same thing happen about six months ago, gave up and then gained an additional 10 pounds, and am so mad at myself for it. I wish I had the motivation to get back into it.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: Well my temp is up 14 DPO. That's never happened. I like this hope thing, and I'm not sure if I'm ready to test and possibly crush it.
TKY: What is your dream car? My jeep wrangler.
You have more will power than me! I would be peeing on all the things. FX for you!
Post by kellybenelly83 on Mar 4, 2015 8:57:16 GMT -5
longhornwino0907 I'm sorry you are feeling down ((hugs)) squeakyduck I would be POAS, good control! FX the bird/duck lucky charm works for you
Cycle/Month: 9/2al
CD/DPO: 21/8
Timing: n/a
Testing Plans: none
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: OMG my cold is still horrible! I have progressed to chest congestion, which is always the worst, I hate coughing up phlegm, its the most disgusting thing.
GTKY: What is your dream car? We got a 2013 Escape and we LOVE it. I think I would get the same car but the top model. Or I would really like an electric. Unfortunately in our climate its not the best option, but maybe one day.
Married 10/10/10! TTC Baby #1 since April 2014 BFP Oct 16 - EP terminated Nov 6 2014 Off the Bench January 2015! BFP #2 June 1 2015 - EDD Feb 12 2016! Baby Boy born 15th February 2016!
longhornwino0907, sorry about all the frustrations today. Here's hoping better things are coming your way soon!
Cycle/Month: 1/12
CD/DPO: 32/11
Timing: fine
Testing Plans: none
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: I'm surprised I'm still here, since my last LP was only 8 days. My temps are creeping back toward my cover line, though, so I'm thinking AF will be here in a day or two.
Testing Plans: Next Tuesday, if I can hold out. There's a box of FRERs burning a hole...
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: Nothing GKU related today. We are getting 4-8 inches of snow tonight/tomorrow morning. One last snow day would be great, even though I am so over this weather. Also exhausted because I tried to stop at one House of Cards episode after my meeting last night, and failed.
GTKY: What is your dream car? I'm not super in to cars, so I'll take my current CR-V that I love, and fully load it. (I have the most basic model so please bring on the fun extras! )
longhornwino0907, you should be so proud of how far you have come and how strong you are to face all of these IF struggles. I know it is hard to realize, especially for me, that you can still find happiness and fulfillment in other areas of your life. I'm so sorry this cycle is not the one but don't lose hope. I'm here for you! dke2010, so sorry for the BFN. There's still time for it to turn around! Good luck squeakyduck!
Cycle/Month: 7/6
CD/DPO: 30/13
Timing: -5 -3 O +1
Testing Plans: Friday
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: I'm not feeling well and it's a physical, mental, and emotional combination. So basically, PMS. Yay. I can't bring myself to test because I know it will be a false positive because of the trigger. I can't take any more hurt and disappointment this month.
GTKY: What is your dream car? Bugatti Veyron or Mercedes GLK 450. But I absolutely adore my 4Runner Limited that DH just bought for me. It's such a great family car and feels luxurious at the same time!
ETA Well, it seems like my testing plans will have to change. I emailed my RE today just to check in and told him my testing plans were for Friday because I wanted to make sure my trigger was completely gone. He emailed back saying that I should take a UPT tomorrow morning and come in for a quantitative HCG. If the HCG is positive then I have to stick around for an U/S to check blood flow. I'm pretty scared right now.
longhornwino0907, you should be so proud of how far you have come and how strong you are to face all of these IF struggles. I know it is hard to realize, especially for me, that you can still find happiness and fulfillment in other areas of your life. I'm so sorry this cycle is not the one but don't lose hope. I'm here for you! dke2010, so sorry for the BFN. There's still time for it to turn around! Good luck squeakyduck!
Cycle/Month: 7/6
CD/DPO: 30/13
Timing: -5 -3 O +1
Testing Plans: Friday
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: I'm not feeling well and it's a physical, mental, and emotional combination. So basically, PMS. Yay. I can't bring myself to test because I know it will be a false positive because of the trigger. I can't take any more hurt and disappointment this month.
GTKY: What is your dream car? Bugatti Veyron or Mercedes GLK 450. But I absolutely adore my 4Runner Limited that DH just bought for me. It's such a great family car and feels luxurious at the same time!
I'm actually not sure anymore that my ovulation day is right. FertilityFriend.com/home/rentaduckie/ What do y'all think of CD 23? I had some congestion and didn't sleep well right around the time of the first spike, but I quit tracking cm and using opks when I got crosshairs. That'd be late for me, but the shift is much clearer.
Rants/Raves/Chart Stalks: All aboard!! Just realized my boobs hurt and I'm a little crampy. I'm flip flopping between "It's pregnancy symptoms!!!!!" and "It's your period, idiot." All aboard.
GTKY: What is your dream car? I like old trucks with wood paneling and range rovers. I also think those little Fiat's are pretty cute.
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