*****Weekly Check-In 4/21/15***********

[wirt2cute]

tiresiastheblond, rnmommy, teenybenoit Congrats on the BFP's. 

Lets see some more BFP"S this week ladies!!!!!

Where are you from:


Status:


What are you doing this month?


Where are you at in your journey?


What is your mood?


QOTW: What kitchen appliance do you use every day (besides the stove)? 

[wannabmama]

Loving the BFP posts!! Let's keep at 'em!

MA

WTO, after the shortest cycle ever, I'm hoping we are back on track and normalizing. My temps look like the Rocky mountains so far, ugh!

This month is more of the same, temp, sex. I did just have my first appt with RE. She was nice enough and we are going to do all the normal testing and see what happens. CD3 testing, including some genetic testing, HSG and SA for hubby (he's gonna love that, ha).

We are ttc #1, going on about 8 cycles now, one cp

My mood is good. I'm glad to be getting the testing out of the way though it makes me anxious. It's hard to schedule everything with where I live and work and with a job that tries to demand all my time, but not a place I can share what's going on. It's a lot of juggling and it stresses me out, not to mention of course the possibility that something with come back abnormal. I'm glad to at least have an RE, am grateful for my pretty awesome insurance coverage, and happy DH is supportive.

QOTW: coffee maker, not everyday bc sometimes we are lazy and pick it up on the way to try train, but most days we make it at home.

[wirt2cute]

Where are you from: 



Status: TTC #3 / CD 23 /7 DPO


What are you doing this month? Sex, Temping, PNV, OPK, increased water


Where are you at in your journey?
Right now H is taking clomid due to his lack luster results from his second SA. I'm not feeling anything about this cycle. I am just waiting to start medicated cycles next month and hoping that in 3 months H's repeat SA show some improvement with his morph/motility but we will just have to wait and see. We are both still on the lifestyle changes, I'm doing WW and H is all about the Noom app. I can say that he has been more then willing to take the meds and vitamins which makes me really happy. This will be my first time doing a medicated cycle so I am a little nervous about that. The RE said "it only takes one sperm" but we will just have to see what happens in the future. 


What is your mood? I'm actually really happy. I feel really healthy and my clothes are not as tight so that is always a plus. 


QOTW: What kitchen appliance do you use every day (besides the stove)? I actually use my Cuisinart Griddler just about everyday. I love that it has reversible plates so I can change it from a grilling surface to a flat cooking surface. We cook just about everything on this one machine. 

[mom2boxers]

Where are you from: Ohio

What are you doing this month?
Need to confirm with DH about not starting another pack of BC next week and starting this crazy ride

Where are you at in your journey?
Will be working on #2

What is your mood?
Excited, scared

QOTW: What kitchen appliance do you use every day (besides the stove)?
Toaster oven - Most of the time our dinners fit into an 8x8 pan.

[luvmyponies]

wannabmama glad your appointment with the RE went well. FX all your results come back normal.

Where are you from: MA

What are you doing this month? Started oral Estrace yesterday in preparation for IVF#1.

Where are you at in your journey? TTC #1 since May 2014

What is your mood? Excited to finally get started with IVF... nervous about injections. Trying to be hopeful but realistic at the same time... I hope it works the first time, but don't want to be devastated if it doesn't.

QOTW: What kitchen appliance do you use every day (besides the stove)? Microwave

[momtex]

Where are you from: Texas

Status: TTC #2

What are you doing this month? Coming to the end of this non-temping cycle. If it's a bust, then I'll go back to charting.

Where are you at in your journey? Having a lot of "what if we're one and done?" thoughts. I'm not ready to accept defeat but DD is pretty amazing and I love our little family. I'm really tired of the "when are you going to have another" question that I seem to get asked daily.

What is your mood? I'm eating every thing in sight and feeling just kind of blah lately. Part of it is TTC related and most of it is end of the school year exhaustion related.

QOTW: What kitchen appliance do you use every day (besides the stove)? Haha, I don't use my cooktop daily. I frequently use the oven, microwave, toaster, and blender. I have a bunch of random appliances taking up cabinet space that I really need to clean out. Any one need a fondue pot or a waffle maker?

[scorpioscuba]

Where are you from:AZ

Status: TTC #2 - as soon as AF arrives!!

What are you doing this month? BBT, possibly OPK's

What is your mood? Impatient.

QOTW: What kitchen appliance do you use every day (besides the stove)? Coffeemaker if I work from home or its the weekend, Keurig if I'm at work.

[wirt2cute]

scorpioscuba, sorry AF has is not here yet. Are you really 17 dpo? I'm looking at your chart.

[wirt2cute]

Apr 21, 2015 13:40:53 GMT -5 momtex said:

QOTW: What kitchen appliance do you use every day (besides the stove)? Haha, I don't use my cooktop daily. I frequently use the oven, microwave, toaster, and blender. I have a bunch of random appliances taking up cabinet space that I really need to clean out. Any one need a fondue pot or a waffle maker?

Ohhh a fondue pot, that sounds like fun. I love the "Melting Pot'', but I doubt my stuff would turn out as good. 

[scorpioscuba]

Apr 21, 2015 13:57:25 GMT -5 wirt2cute said:

scorpioscuba, sorry AF has is not here yet. Are you really 17 dpo? I'm looking at your chart.

Since I was only temping, FF friend think's I O'd on CD 14 but not positive. Definitely odd for me to be this late but possibly having the IUD removed in the middle of that threw a wrench in things? With that said, just got back to my desk and I finally started spotting. I guess I bitched about it enough she finally decided to stop hiding and show herself.

[wirt2cute]

Apr 21, 2015 14:09:19 GMT -5 scorpioscuba said:

Apr 21, 2015 13:57:25 GMT -5 wirt2cute said:

scorpioscuba, sorry AF has is not here yet. Are you really 17 dpo? I'm looking at your chart.

Since I was only temping, FF friend think's I O'd on CD 14 but not positive. Definitely odd for me to be this late but possibly having the IUD removed in the middle of that threw a wrench in things? With that said, just got back to my desk and I finally started spotting. I guess I bitched about it enough she finally decided to stop hiding and show herself.

That's what I was looking at as well. I totally understand that the body is so weird after IUD removal. Mine did the same thing. Hopefully the spotting will lead to your period and you and H can get started TTC. LOL, bitched it up. 

[scorpioscuba]

Good to know, wirt2cute! This was my first IUD ever so I had no idea what to expect.

[vh2014]

Where are you from: Va


Status: #1 for him #3 for me


What are you doing this month? Cranberry tablets, DHEA, Acupuncture, Prenatals, Vitamin D


Where are you at in your journey? CD 208


What is your mood? Irritated... see separate post. FF giveth crosshairs and left them there all the way to the 18DPO white box and then I plummeted and it took them away and today I went way back up today. Stupid body. I just want AF to show and have cycles. DE is now off until June at least because SO is moving in and I can't do that to her.


QOTW: What kitchen appliance do you use every day (besides the stove)? Keruig. Even for tea without Kcups I use it to produce hot water. I love that thing and I never though we'd use it that much. It was a wedding gift.

[momtex]

Apr 21, 2015 14:01:27 GMT -5 wirt2cute said:

Apr 21, 2015 13:40:53 GMT -5 momtex said:

QOTW: What kitchen appliance do you use every day (besides the stove)? Haha, I don't use my cooktop daily. I frequently use the oven, microwave, toaster, and blender. I have a bunch of random appliances taking up cabinet space that I really need to clean out. Any one need a fondue pot or a waffle maker?

Ohhh a fondue pot, that sounds like fun. I love the "Melting Pot'', but I doubt my stuff would turn out as good. 

Yes, I think it's a fun idea too!  Except mine has been sitting in the box brand new in a cabinet for 5 years.  I just had to have it as a wedding gift and we've never used it!

[wirt2cute]

Apr 21, 2015 14:18:44 GMT -5 momtex said:

Apr 21, 2015 14:01:27 GMT -5 wirt2cute said:

Ohhh a fondue pot, that sounds like fun. I love the "Melting Pot'', but I doubt my stuff would turn out as good. 

Yes, I think it's a fun idea too!  Except mine has been sitting in the box brand new in a cabinet for 5 years.  I just had to have it as a wedding gift and we've never used it!

5 years!!! Dang I bet you could have an awesome yard sale!!!

[vh2014]

scorpioscuba, I started coming off IUD and it messed me all up. (Nuvaring afterwards finished it off) I would say CD19 looks more like O based on the size of the jump. That would make you 12DPO... be prepared for your body to take a few months to adjust. FX that the spotting is AF and you are ready to start a fresh productive cycle!

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In GA
What are you doing this month? hopefully some sex during fw, chart bbt and cf/cp if I remember

Where are you at in your journey? emotionally towards the end! ttc#2 with my dh my 6th child

What is your mood? meh.. I'm on cd7 so the boring part..

QOTW: What kitchen appliance do you use every day (besides the stove)? Definitely Coffee maker, nothing fancy but a must have!

Best wishes to all those in the 2ww and those with upcoming apts./procedures
Hugs for all!

[momtex]

Apr 21, 2015 14:20:08 GMT -5 wirt2cute said:

Apr 21, 2015 14:18:44 GMT -5 momtex said:

Yes, I think it's a fun idea too!  Except mine has been sitting in the box brand new in a cabinet for 5 years.  I just had to have it as a wedding gift and we've never used it!

5 years!!! Dang I bet you could have an awesome yard sale!!!

I have thought about seeing if it was still available at the store and returning it for store credit.  But it's 5 years old and I just can't get rid of it because one day I might have a fabulous fondue party!  DH is a meat/potatoes kind of guy and I could dip things in cheese for every meal!

[wirt2cute]

momtex, that is something I would totally do too, I love store credit.
Nom Nom CHEESE!!!!!!

[jess9802]

Apr 21, 2015 14:09:19 GMT -5 scorpioscuba said:

Apr 21, 2015 13:57:25 GMT -5 wirt2cute said:

scorpioscuba, sorry AF has is not here yet. Are you really 17 dpo? I'm looking at your chart.

Since I was only temping, FF friend think's I O'd on CD 14 but not positive. Definitely odd for me to be this late but possibly having the IUD removed in the middle of that threw a wrench in things? With that said, just got back to my desk and I finally started spotting. I guess I bitched about it enough she finally decided to stop hiding and show herself.

FWIW - before I even saw the spotting update I was going to guess you're about to start your period based on that huge temp drop today. I also probably would have guessed an O date more like CD 18 or 19. 

[jess9802]

Status:
TTA until we begin TTC #2 in May.




What are you doing this month?
Avoiding; I'm going to start my period soon and will start charting again.




Where are you at in your journey?
Unchanged - excited but nervous. Spending an increasing amount of time daydreaming about a baby.




What is your mood?
Tired.




QOTW: What kitchen appliance do you use every day (besides the stove)? Other than microwave and fridge (haha) - the crockpot. Not every day, but we use it a lot (today included).

[scorpioscuba]

jess9802, vh2014, thank you both for your insight. It has been so long since I've charted that I'm definitely out of practice in reading them right. I dug out TCOYF too to help me but I think you are both right about O'ing on CD 18 or 19. That makes more sense since before my O days fluctuated quite a bit.

[wirt2cute]

jess9802, I like my crockpot to, but I have to find some more recipes other then pot roast.

[jess9802]

wirt2cute, I have a few. Tonight I'm making "Easy Family Burritos" - a 2-3lb beef chuck shoulder roast and 24oz of salsa on low for 8-10 hours, then shred the beef and return to the crockpot to warm (recipe says 1-2 hours, but it often doesn't take that long). Serve beef with warm tortilla shells and toppings of choice. I have also made apricot glazed pork roast (family favorite), ribs, and beef stew (in addition to pot roast). :-) I'm happy to share recipes!

[URMySunshine77]

Thanks for hosting wirt2cute!

Where are you from: Northern California

Status: TTC#2 for 14 months, 12 cycles

What are you doing this month? Temping, OPKs, acupuncture, prenatals (obvi), DHA/EPA, probiotics, Stress-B Complex, adding a positive attitude

Where are you at in your journey? CD4.

What is your mood? I'm trying to be positive. I'm reading a book that says that positivity can only help. My attitude has taken a nosedive these past six months, so I'm going to turn over a new leaf.

DH balked about a SA after my period started. It looks like I have to schedule my HSG at the beginning of next cycle because my MIL is coming during the traditional HSG point this month. So I'm going to have to ask him to pick a day when I update him about the HSG. The positive news is that he is on-board for my FW and he even scheduled a work trip after it. 

ETA: I'm trying very hard not to overwhelm him with requests/instructions this month. He is the type of person to run away with too much, ya know?

QOTW: What kitchen appliance do you use every day (besides the stove)?  Definitely the coffee maker and teapot.

[wirt2cute]

URMySunshine77 I'm sorry that H balked at the SA. That's great that he changed to his work trip. Hopefully he will change his mind about the SA.

[lolbraun]

Where are you from: Canada

Status: TTC #1 since Aug 2013, one mc, CD 18

What are you doing this month:

Vitamins and sex

Where are you at in your journey:

Finally had my ultrasound so next period will put us on the wait list for IVF

What's your mood? Relieved to finally get ultrasound done- nervous to start IVF. Small part of me kept hoping we would be able to do it ourselves!

QOTW: toaster oven- I have toast peanut butter and banana or berries for breakfast almost every morning- boring, but easy!

[happyktmom]

Where are you from: Virginia

Status: TTC#2, CD13

What are you doing this month? PNV, FertilAid, Clomid, Pregnyl trigger, TI - I flunked temping this month. I was a mouth breather for over a week and sick as a dog. Put on abx for sinus infection and now I have GI upset. yuck!

Where are you at in your journey? 14 month TTC, total of 5th month medicated, 2nd back to back. I'm up and down but I know for sure that if this month isn't my BFP - I'm taking a BREAK

What is your mood? I'm actually fine right now - not as coo coo as I have been. I'm trying to be extra nice to DH tonight so he'll 'participate' tonight

QOTW: What kitchen appliance do you use every day (besides the stove)? I use my Ninja pretty much every day. If I'm not making a smoothie with fruit and Green Vibrance, I'm using it to make fresh salsa or a sauce for dinner. I love that thing! I bought it a few months ago after finally killing my magic bullet after 10 years.

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happyktmom, I get the "be nice to dh so he will cooperate"... sometimes when I'm in fw I refrain from discussion/arguments bc damn it we have to have sex!

[wannabmama]

@kellbell I am totally with you on that...MH is a moody guy anyway so I definitely work to keep things "light" in the FW (it usually puts him in a better mood too, ha!)