WTO Saturday, Saturday, SATURDAY

[getzystark]

Cycle/Month:

CD:

What are you doing to GKTFU?:

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks:

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be?

[cheshie6]

Was just about to start one of these... I'm too slow!

Cycle/Month: 8 (since AL)

CD: 12

What are you doing to GKTFU?: Sex, sex, all the sex, OPKs, pre-seed, making sure I'm getting enough H2O

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: Sick puppy meant Dh slept on couch last night in case he got sick again or he needed to rush him to the emergency vet. I need the sex!

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be? That's so difficult. My first love are sea otters... but , I also love sea horses!  I'll stick with my first love and that I used to work with them at the NYC Aquarium.

[mishy2010]

Cycle/Month: 3/3

CD: 17

What are you doing to GKTFU?: hoping to have sex at least once. Ugh.

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: I still had a low temp this morning so I'm holding out hope that H is in a better mood today so we can hit at least one day this cycle.

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be?

No doubt an orca. They are so beautiful.

[shadesofgold]

Cycle/Month: Cycle 4 (2 AL - benched)

CD: 13

What are you doing to GKTFU?: Just trying to get nice charts to inform when we TTC again. And PNV.

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: I'm so mad at myself. I drank way too much wine last night. I am in the general O-time window and had a huge temp increase this morning, and now I don't know if it is from O or the hangover (or both?). I have been getting negative OPKs but that may be because they're expired and useless. (The expiration date was 4/15 so I figured I would be able to use them this month.) I am so emotionally invested in having a good chart while I'm on the bench to at least feel productive while I wait. I'm feeling super frustrated.

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be? Octopus



My Ovulation Chart

[rivers and roads]

Happy Saturday!
I'm just lurking over this way for a question, if that's okay.

OPKs are playing games with me (or I just suck at reading them).
2 days ago, the line was as dark as the control, but not darker. I considered that positive. Yesterday, the line was darker than the control.  I know the rule is "as dark or darker" but what about when you get both in a series? Should I only count the darker one?

This is more for informational in-the-future purposes than for any action this cycle anyhow. H has been away this week and I drank a lot last night (holy mojitos), so I'm still not sure about the temp spike this AM.

Thanks! Hope you all have stellar Saturdays.

Here's a cat in a box for your troubles.

[ceejay]

rivers and roads - personally, I would mark both of them as positive and maybe make a note that the one from 2 days ago was not quite as dark. I know some people would probably only mark the darker one as positive, but I think it's up to your personal preference. As long as you're charting your temp (and other secondary signs), FF should still be able to determine your O date with multiple positive OPK's. I usually have 2-3 positives each cycle.


Cycle/Month: 8/7

CD: 3

What are you doing to GKTFU?: Waiting out AF. Then all the usual things.

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: I'm so glad it's the weekend, and the weather is beautiful today.

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be? I've always wanted to be a mermaid after seeing The Little Mermaid at the age of 6... Does that count???

[morwen]

Cycle/Month: 12

CD: 16

What are you doing to GKTFU?: bbt, EOD

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: Tomorrow I should get my CHs, just chilling for now

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be? A dolphin, they're awesome

[swivelchair5]

Cycle/Month: 11 (2 AL)

CD: 11

What are you doing to GKTFU?: planning to start opks and eod sex on Tuesday...maybe

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: I had an unexplained temp jump this morning. I usually O around CD 20, so it would be really strange to have O'd on CD 10. I guess I am just running hot today. Chart

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be? One of the ones that is camouflaged to hide from predators and surprise attack prey.

[stephiestark]

Cycle/Month: 5/5 NTNP

CD: 10

What are you doing to GKTFU?: Bbt, cm, cp, and green tea.

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: Going to Disney today!

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be? Maybe an octopus or something scary at the bottom of the ocean that we don't know exists.

[requiressnacks]

Cycle/Month: 6/7

CD: 11

What are you doing to GKTFU?: OPks, vitamins and some sex

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: I'm hoping I O next weekend because H and I have a weekend away planned. Yahear that uterus?!!!!??

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be?

A penguin. They are too cute. And they mate for life.

[getzystark]

Cycle/Month: 7/8

CD: 17

What are you doing to GKTFU?: OPKs, Preseed maybe IUI?!!

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: We saw the Uro yesterday and we got much better news. Instead of SEVERE motility issues we're dealing with slightly low, probably due to a slightly low morphology. It's such a relief. Total motile count was 24.8, which would be plenty for IUI. We're considering a natural cycle IUI and then starting down the medicated route with the RE next cycle.

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be? Mermaid. DUH.

[getzystark]

Apr 18, 2015 10:59:44 GMT -5 rivers and roads said:

Happy Saturday!
I'm just lurking over this way for a question, if that's okay.

OPKs are playing games with me (or I just suck at reading them).
2 days ago, the line was as dark as the control, but not darker. I considered that positive. Yesterday, the line was darker than the control.  I know the rule is "as dark or darker" but what about when you get both in a series? Should I only count the darker one?

This is more for informational in-the-future purposes than for any action this cycle anyhow. H has been away this week and I drank a lot last night (holy mojitos), so I'm still not sure about the temp spike this AM.

Thanks! Hope you all have stellar Saturdays.

Here's a cat in a box for your troubles.

Mark both positive but expect O 24 hours after the first positive, which would have been yesterday. 

[britts22]

Cycle/Month: 2/3

CD: 3

What are you doing to GKTFU?: the sex

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: I think I go here now! I've been over on WTDS because AF took 59 days to show up. So I was one of those rare ones actually happy for CD1, but now I'm confused because after only 2 days AF is gone. Is this normal? This is my first after BCP so maybe it's just a regulation thing?

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be?

Seahorse...just 'cause I like those little guys!

[Deleted]

Cycle/Month: 6

CD: 1 (wah, wah, waaah)

What are you doing to GKTFU?: BBT, green tea

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: This is our last chance to GKU before we go in for testing. I'm trying to stay optimistic, but I'm struggling.

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be? Awesome!! I love the ocean!! I'd want to be a dolphin. They're fast, smart, and love to play!!

[stephiestark]

Apr 18, 2015 12:24:22 GMT -5 britts22 said:

Cycle/Month: 2/3

CD: 3

What are you doing to GKTFU?: the sex

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: I think I go here now! I've been over on WTDS because AF took 59 days to show up. So I was one of those rare ones actually happy for CD1, but now I'm confused because after only 2 days AF is gone. Is this normal? This is my first after BCP so maybe it's just a regulation thing?

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be?

Seahorse...just 'cause I like those little guys!

Yes to seahorses. Make the men carry the babies.

[caer]

Cycle/Month: 1

CD: 3

What are you doing to GTFKU: OPKs

R/R/CS: nothing exciting. Waiting out AF and counting days until my doctor's appointment next Thursday so I can (hopefully) be officially cleared to TTC,

GTKY: an angelfish. Then I could live in warm, tropical waters. Plus so pretty!

[ceejay]

Have fun at Disney, stephiestark!

That's such great news, getzystark! Good luck with the IUI!

Sorry for CD1, @303sunshine.  FX for you this cycle!

Yay for the long-awaited CD1, britts22! A lot of women have short periods, especially soon after stopping BCPs, so I don't think it's anything to worry about. You're right, your body will probably take a little time to regulate itself after being controlled by BCPs for however long you were on them. (P.S. Your avatar pic is upside down... was that intentional?)

@sarahwithanh, Welcome to GKU!

[shadesofgold]

Apr 18, 2015 10:59:44 GMT -5 rivers and roads said:

Happy Saturday!
I'm just lurking over this way for a question, if that's okay.

OPKs are playing games with me (or I just suck at reading them).
2 days ago, the line was as dark as the control, but not darker. I considered that positive. Yesterday, the line was darker than the control.  I know the rule is "as dark or darker" but what about when you get both in a series? Should I only count the darker one?

This is more for informational in-the-future purposes than for any action this cycle anyhow. H has been away this week and I drank a lot last night (holy mojitos), so I'm still not sure about the temp spike this AM.

Thanks! Hope you all have stellar Saturdays.

Here's a cat in a box for your troubles.

Keep both marked positive. I have had cycles with three days of positive OPKs. 

[shadesofgold]

Apr 18, 2015 11:56:38 GMT -5 getzystark said:

Cycle/Month: 7/8

CD: 17

What are you doing to GKTFU?: OPKs, Preseed maybe IUI?!!

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: We saw the Uro yesterday and we got much better news. Instead of SEVERE motility issues we're dealing with slightly low, probably due to a slightly low morphology. It's such a relief. Total motile count was 24.8, which would be plenty for IUI. We're considering a natural cycle IUI and then starting down the medicated route with the RE next cycle.

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be? Mermaid. DUH.

I'm glad you got good news and a clear path forward!

[britts22]

ceejay, thanks! That's helpful and what I was thinking too. Thanks for confirming.

On the avatar, no...but I'm a newb and can't figure out how to flip it! I'm on the mobile app and it looks normal to me so I have no idea why it's upside down! I've given up on it lol

[helloerrbody]

Cycle/Month: 8/8

CD: 15

What are you doing to GKTFU?: ED or EOD sex, CoQ10, OPKs, Preseed if needed

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: I was really hoping to O tomorrow but it looks like it'll be Monday or Tuesday (based on super weak OPK today).

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be? Dolphin!

[icequeen]

cheshie6, hope your puppy feels better soon!
shadesofgold, if it's only one day of abnormal or skewed temps, then I wouldn't worry too much about it. While I generally don't like discarding temps, if it makes a clear difference in your O date, then I would ignore that temp and look at the pattern. I know it's your first cycle after loss so it may be wonky either way.
getzystark, I'm so happy you got some good news from the uro! That's got to give you more of an optimistic outlook.

Cycle/Month: 9/8

CD: 16

What are you doing to GKTFU?: tamoxifen, follistim, trigger, iui, progest/estrog, BBT, PNV

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: I talked to my RE today and he confirmed that I will be ready to trigger on Monday, which means my IUI will be Tuesday or Wednesday morning. I can't believe it's finally here, holy shit!

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be? A mermaid, hands down. I would be exotic, wear beautiful jewelry and seashell bikinis, have a sparkly tail and flowers in my hair. How incredibly self indulgent!

[EatsRitz]

Cycle/Month: 6/7

CD: 19

What are you doing to GKTFU?: BBT, OPK, PNV, folgard, baby aspirin, sex

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: I thought O would happen yesterday but today's temp didn't go up much. Hopefully it happens today and I'll get a more clear temp jump tomorrow morning.

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be? Mermaid.

[Sparkly]

Yay for better news from the urologist getzystark!!

FX for your IUI next week icequeen!


Cycle/Month: 3/3

CD: 17

What are you doing to GKTFU?: Temping, CM, CP, vitamins and stuff, getting annoyed with my body

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: So I was already pissed my body decided to finally O earlier in a cycle when I'm away, now because I was really hoping for it to happen yesterday so we'd at least have hit -3, and I'm pretty sure it didn't. My temp spiked this morning, but I drank all the drinks last night so yeah. Still have EWCM, HSO cervix, and crazy O pain (it's weirdly intense this cycle), so I'm pretty sure I have not yet O'd. I'm sure it's going to be Sunday or Monday basically screwing us for timing since I won't be home until Tuesday. Fuuuuuck.

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be?
I wanna be a mermaid with Getzy, obvi. Or a queen angelfish, because PRETTY.

[cheshie6]

Sparkly, I'm sorry that you are away during this time.

[caer]

Sparkly - lovetit for a fellow angelfish. I'm sorry for the crappy timing.

[Deleted]

Good evening ladies. I spent my saturday at a bridal shower followed by a bit of day drinking with my sister. It's been the best Saturday i've had in months.

Cycle/Month: 10/9

CD: 10

What are you doing to GKTFU?: Sex, BBT, OPKs.

Rants/Raves/Chartstalks: Being sick, then traveling has definitely made me question my temps so far. There won't be any sex until Monday morning so hopefully our timing will be ok.

GTKY: If you were a sea creature, what would you be? A fiji damelfish. They are pretty cool.

[Deleted]

@britt22 - I'm one of those ladies with very short periods. My GYN told me as long as it's consistent, then it's not overly concerning.
Also it took me a couple months for my periods to regulate, so just give it some time.

[icequeen]

Sparkly, ugghhhhh! Why are bodies such assholes?! I'm so sorry this cycle isn't working out the way you wanted. I hope some kind of miracle happens and you don't O until late Monday.
@wallflwr926, glad you're having a fun time! I miss my sis, too. I finalized my ticket to see her today so woohoo!

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Apr 18, 2015 20:21:35 GMT -5 icequeen said:

Sparkly, ugghhhhh! Why are bodies such assholes?! I'm so sorry this cycle isn't working out the way you wanted. I hope some kind of miracle happens and you don't O until late Monday.
@wallflwr926, glad you're having a fun time! I miss my sis, too. I finalized my ticket to see her today so woohoo!

Make sure you take your LO to Prospect Park and the Promenade.