GTKY: What's your new favorite recipe (share links if you've got em!)
I am constantly trying new recipes from Pinterest. They are fun to try but nothing has really been a favorite. I just pinned a baked potato pizza so that's what I'm planning to try next. themerrythought.com/recipes/baked-potato-pizza/
What are you doing to get knocked up? The normal stuff - OPK's, FF, CM, Sex EOD, extra water,
R/R/CS: I am waiting on 1 more temp to confirm ovulation. I missed a 2 days and was an hour off one morning so my chart looks funny. Based on CM and + OPK's, I hope FF confirms a CD12 O. This cycle DH has had issues. He seems to be stressing too much about getting pregnant and his performance is suffering. We were only successful the day before my O (if it was CD 12). I do not talk about my tempts, opk's, or CM with him. I dress up, foreplay, and we have sex often so he doesn't know when I am actually ovulating. I don't know what else to do to help him. He says it is all in his head but I am starting to not like how it makes me feel when he cant finish.
GTKY: What's your new favorite recipe - I have many but at the moment it is stuffed (hot sausage, onions, green peppers, and cheese) mushroom caps with black beans, avocado, and brown rice.
Is there anything else going on with DH that could cause these issues? (work stress? Financial stress?) Since he's in the dark about your cycle it would be odd if he was stressing about your cycle, since he doesn't really know about it. You say that you have sex often - is this the first time he's had issues?
He just graduated with his associates, got a new position at work (better pay), and registered for his classes to get his bachelor's degree. It seems the past week has been very good for him and the family. I asked him if it would help him if I did tell him about my cycle and he said no that he didn't want to know. I am clueless at this point and it only cycle 2!!
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!
What are you doing to get knocked up? The normal stuff - OPK's, FF, CM, Sex EOD, extra water,
R/R/CS: I am waiting on 1 more temp to confirm ovulation. I missed a 2 days and was an hour off one morning so my chart looks funny. Based on CM and + OPK's, I hope FF confirms a CD12 O. This cycle DH has had issues. He seems to be stressing too much about getting pregnant and his performance is suffering. We were only successful the day before my O (if it was CD 12). I do not talk about my tempts, opk's, or CM with him. I dress up, foreplay, and we have sex often so he doesn't know when I am actually ovulating. I don't know what else to do to help him. He says it is all in his head but I am starting to not like how it makes me feel when he cant finish.
GTKY: What's your new favorite recipe - I have many but at the moment it is stuffed (hot sausage, onions, green peppers, and cheese) mushroom caps with black beans, avocado, and brown rice.
We had the same issue in the beginning. It helped to make sure we have sex at different parts of my cycle. We still don't have crazy amounts of sex but there has been improvement.
I think they've officially ditched the paleo name since people were giving them crap about some of the flexible parts of the diet, but I think most of their recipes would still work for you. Let me know if you want any specific recs for recipes of theirs and I'll dig through my Pinterest.
Is there anything else going on with DH that could cause these issues? (work stress? Financial stress?) Since he's in the dark about your cycle it would be odd if he was stressing about your cycle, since he doesn't really know about it. You say that you have sex often - is this the first time he's had issues?
He just graduated with his associates, got a new position at work (better pay), and registered for his classes to get his bachelor's degree. It seems the past week has been very good for him and the family. I asked him if it would help him if I did tell him about my cycle and he said no that he didn't want to know. I am clueless at this point and it only cycle 2!!
Well - at least things are going well for him! I guess you just have to hang in there and be supportive. Me and DH have had some serious ebbs and flows in the sex department and I still struggle to care about it outside of my FW. Hopefully things look up for you.
Post by shadesofgold on May 13, 2015 9:45:21 GMT -5
Yikes jags8. I'm sorry. This reminds me to casually mention the importance of sperm quality to MH. Tough call kayladawn91. My first instinct is that you didn't O yet because 1) that is v. early, and 2) no fertile CM recorded, and 3) 97.1 is still a pretty low temp (going from my own BBTs.) But your previous chart shows that it was a pretty average post-O temp for you last cycle and you didn't record watery or EWCM then either. So, I'm stumped. My best advice is to keep HIO and get some OPKs! adorebel, I hope you feel better soon. Maybe a massage (from YH) would help? requiressnacks - I am pinning that steak recipe! I haven't mastered steak at home yet and will give this a try!
Cycle/Month: Cycle 5 (3 AL - benched)
CD: 12
What are you doing to get knocked up? While we're benched I'm charting my heart out (BBT, CM, OPK) and getting my body in gear (healthy eating, PNV, fish oil, green tea & water for CM production, adding B6 to hopefully help with my short LP.)
R/R/CS: Today is our 10th anniversary of being together! We're going to a nice Indian restaurant after work and hopefully having some steamy sex. (But the Indian food may not help with that... we'll see.)
GTKY: What's your new favorite recipe (share links if you've got em!) I made these yummy Blueberry Crumb Bars for the first time for our housewarming party and they were a huge hit! smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/07/blueberry-crumb-bars/
shadesofgold, I love smitten! And yes, though I haven't tried the exact steak recipe requiressnacks posted, cooking steaks in the oven in a preheated skillet is now my go-to method.
fepon2424 - It's interesting how the dynamics of baby-making sex can change things. This has happened to MH a few times, and I think it is the switch from my orgasm being his central goal to his orgasm being our central goal. I mean before, if it didn't happen - no big deal, now there is a definitely a lot more pressure. I actually think it is a really nice switch and have explained how I really enjoy not having the responsibility to always orgasm first and that it turns me on a lot when he is focused on himself.
jags8 - I've definitely gotten on MH case about jerkin' it. Less to do with TTC and more to do with frequency of sex. I have a higher drive, and would like to do it 3x a week or so, and he is content with once a week but he probably jerks off once a day! I'm like, dude - just save it for me!
Anyway -
Cycle/Month: 4/5 (1 AL)
CD:9
What are you doing to get knocked up: Remembering to take the vitamins for right now.
RRCS: I always ovulate sooo late this time of the month drags on. Usually I don't O until cd 20-21. Feels like forever.
Favorite recipe: I'm a big fan of moosewood kitchen recipes although I always end up tweaking them.
Post by ohinvrtedworld on May 13, 2015 10:55:50 GMT -5
Hi guys! I'm not temping this cycle, but my fertile CM is gone right around when I expect it to, so I'm pretty sure I O-ed. Off to the TWW!
But I am stalking all your recipes! This one is SO GOOD, I am not from Chicago so I don't know how authentic it is, but I fail at most breads and yet this crust always turns out so good. It's flaky and buttery. Make sure to use real mozzarella cheese!
Post by lazyreader on May 13, 2015 11:00:24 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 1 CD: 17
What are you doing to get knocked up? sex when we feel like it.
R/R/CS: nope. but I think I may O a day or two earlier than predicted again which is neat.
GTKY: What's your new favorite recipe (share links if you've got em!) ah damn. new favorite... hmm..Carnitas! omg this pork is so damn good. I end up eating a bowl of pork with toppings. i make this pork for street tacos. (corn tortillas, chopped sweet onion, lots of cilantro, and chipotle salsa) no cheese or sour cream allowed. www.davidlebovitz.com/2007/09/carnitas/
Cycle: 9 CD: 2 Gettin' Knocked Up: Waiting for AF to leave, then sex, etc. Probably try to get an appointment with a gyno/ob to talk about my short luteal phases.
R/R/CS: Every time I stand up or sit down I get this very sharp pain in my lower abdomen. It's like really bad period cramp pain, but it's localized sort of off to the side of where those usually are. It's weird.
GTKY: Chicken Pot Pie! I can't find the link, but I use chicken stock, half and half and white wine in the base. Chicken, onions, peas and chopped carrots stir fried together, then add the base and simmer. Pie Crust Recipe Seriously the easiest pie crust ever.
Cycle/Month: 2/2 CD: 1 What are you doing to get knocked up? Waiting for AF to end, and also I am buying a thermometer so I can start temping. R/R/CS: This is my first AF off the pill, I forgot got what "real" cramps feel like. I am feeling glad that my first cycle off the pill was not super long or wonky though. GTKY: What's your new favorite recipe (share links if you've got em!): this isn't new, but it is hands down my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, on my favorite baking blog www.browneyedbaker.com/the-famed-neiman-marcus-cookie/
shadesofgold, Have a great night. We celebrated H's new job w/ Indian last night. I pushed for "making sure we have lunch tomorrow", because I had new surprise lingerie and it was NOT going to waste.
Cycle/Month: 1/1
CD: 10
What are you doing to get knocked up? BBT, PNV
R/R/CS: Celebrating H's new job definitely helped keep the pressure off things. I got a "I woke up feeling good today" text. Ha!
GTKY: What's your new favorite recipe (share links if you've got em!) Dang. I can't think of anything new. We try to stay healthy, but unfortunately that generally means a recipe rut.
fepon2424 and raelien23 - DH also had some performance issues early on in TTC. It was partially caused by the pressure of TTC, but also he seems to have decreasing sensitivity if we have sex too often in my FW. Since realizing this, we now usually stick to EOD within my FW instead of trying for ED and that's worked better for us.
Cycle/Month: 9/8
CD: 1
What are you doing to get knocked up? Nothing right now.
R/R/CS: Well, here we are at cycle 9. I'm tired of doing the same thing over and over and getting the same result every time of still not being KU. I'm going to buy some Zinc pills for DH since I read that zinc can help with sperm production. And I'm also considering fertility acupuncture this cycle. At this point, it's obvious that the usual things aren't working for us and it's too soon to go to a RE, so I feel like we need to try something new just to feel like we're still trying...
GTKY: What's your new favorite recipe (share links if you've got em!) I'm going to have to read through all of these recipes after work... they sound good! I don't cook much and especially don't cook many new recipes, so there isn't one I could call my favorite. I love baking banana bread and it's a great way to use up overripe bananas, so here's the recipe I use for that - Banana Bread. It's so yummy!
What are you doing to get knocked up? cm, bbt, opk, sex
R/R/CS: I thought for sure I o'd the other day (day 17), and then my temps dipped today so I don't know. If I had we might have a chance because it was early then expected. If I didn't then we won't have a chance because H is in the hospital now through the weekend at least.
GTKY: What's your new favorite recipe (share links if you've got em!) I don't have a recipe but I recently made ranch chicken tenders. I soaked them in ranch dressing and then baked them with a crispy breadcrumb topping. They weren't dry at all and actually had decent flavor.
Post by thelittleredm on May 13, 2015 12:32:44 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 3/4 CD: 18 What are you doing to GKU: Just temping right now. RRCS: Nothing much. Just hanging out, waiting for CHs GTKY: I don't really have a favorite recipe. Most of the stuff I make is just thrown together and I never remember to write down the stuff I really like.
fepon2424 and raelien23 - DH also had some performance issues early on in TTC. It was partially caused by the pressure of TTC, but also he seems to have decreasing sensitivity if we have sex too often in my FW. Since realizing this, we now usually stick to EOD within my FW instead of trying for ED and that's worked better for us.
Cycle/Month: 9/8
CD: 1
What are you doing to get knocked up? Nothing right now.
R/R/CS: Well, here we are at cycle 9. I'm tired of doing the same thing over and over and getting the same result every time of still not being KU. I'm going to buy some Zinc pills for DH since I read that zinc can help with sperm production. And I'm also considering fertility acupuncture this cycle. At this point, it's obvious that the usual things aren't working for us and it's too soon to go to a RE, so I feel like we need to try something new just to feel like we're still trying...
GTKY: What's your new favorite recipe (share links if you've got em!) I'm going to have to read through all of these recipes after work... they sound good! I don't cook much and especially don't cook many new recipes, so there isn't one I could call my favorite. I love baking banana bread and it's a great way to use up overripe bananas, so here's the recipe I use for that - Banana Bread. It's so yummy!
Post by rablissful on May 13, 2015 12:40:07 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 2AL
CD: CD 9
What are you doing to get knocked up? BBT, OPKs, sex....
R/R/CS: Just waiting for hell week to be over since sex isn't going to happen until it is. Luckily I shouldn't ovulate until next week so I'm not too worried about it.
I meant to re-start temping this morning since AF is finally gone and I totally forgot. Oops.
GTKY: What's your new favorite recipe (share links if you've got em!) I haven't tried any NEW recipes lately, but one that I rediscovered is BBQ Peach Chicken. It is sooooo good and sooooo easy. I'll make it with rice and a veggie and call it an easy dinner. It's also great for an appetizer!
Post by PepperPottsJ on May 13, 2015 13:20:23 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 1/1
CD: 5 (apparently I couldn't count yesterday)
What are you doing to get knocked up? BBT, OPK...
R/R/CS: So sleepy and cranky pants... Today please end!
GTYK: What's your favorite new recipe? This French onion dip was lick the bowl amazing!!! food52.com/recipes/29099-new-school-french-onion-dip I I dipped chips and veggies, however MH and guests loved it with bagels also
What are you doing to get knocked up? Charting, OPKs
R/R/CS: RE-eligible next month. I can't effing believe we're back to this again...
GTKY: What's your new favorite recipe (share links if you've got em!) No links, but there's a pasta salad-thing with marinated tomatoes and muenster cheese that is my favorite summer meal. I eat it all day, I swear.
Last Edit: May 13, 2015 15:38:45 GMT -5 by luckypanda
Same-Sex Couple TTC Baby #1
Married: 5/31/13 ❤️
Jan 2015 - Cancelled cycle due to immature follicles
Feb 2015 - IUI #1 (Letrozole) - BFN
March 2015 - Cancelled cycle due to early ovulation
April 2015 - Letrozole, Trigger Shot, IUI - BFN
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Post by Sammich_Cat on May 13, 2015 17:06:45 GMT -5
hugs ceejay. I've heard about vitamins for sperm production too so we're also going to do that next month.
Cycle: 6
CD: 25
What are you doing to get knocked up? sex, bbt, opk
R/R/CS: Looks like my body likes to O either at ~CD16 OR ~CD25. These two times are pretty regular so I'm super curious as to what happens that causes it to be earlier vs later.
GTKY: What's your new favorite recipe (share links if you've got em!) Not new, but it's still my favorite thing to eat: Chicken Tikka Masala. www.food.com/recipe/chicken-tikka-masala-25587
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