Waiting To Do Something **Monday June 8th Edition**

[acorn99]

Numbers:
Month 3/Cycle 2/CD27


Circumstances:
long crazy cycles


Rants/Raves/NFSQ:
FF is predicting this week to be my fertile window. Annnnnnd my H is out of town. Awesome. 


GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Feel free to expand on some if you would like!



Hike or Bike?Hike
Beer, Wine, Booze or none?All the beer. Actually, some of the beer. I hate dark beers.
Capri’s or Shorts?Shorts, capris always look funny on me.
Rock Climbing or Zip lining?neither
Comedy Club or Dance Club?neither
Book or TV?Books all day any day
Dodgeball or Kickball?neither
Hawaii or Alaska?Hawaii
Canoeing or Waterskiing? I used to do both a lot, I guess now I would choose canoeing/
Play or Musical? Musical.

Edit to fix formatting.

[mosdub]

Ooo this looks like a fun one! Thanks for starting gooselover2012! This may be a slight post-n-run, going into work for a few hours but I'll check back later.


Numbers: 7 weeks 4 days post D&C - no "real" period yet so no real cycle to track yet.

Circumstances: See my sig spoiler for the details - still tracking that good ole hCG down to zero. Doc wants to do every-other-week testing. I won't have a new number to obsess over for another entire week!

Rants/Raves/NFSQ: Question - can you ovulate or have a period when your hCG levels are still high? Research says no because that is the whole point of hCG, but I had 2 days of light bleeding. I entered it into FF just to have record of it, but is there any flippin' point to me temping yet if my hCG is still so high?

GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Feel free to expand on some if you would like!

Hike or Bike?  That depends on the terrain!  If it's hilly - hike.  If it's flat - bike.  I'm lazy-ish I guess.
Beer, Wine, Booze or none? All.  I like most kinds of booze, but I guess I prefer wine/liquor
Capri’s or Shorts?  Capri's.  I never liked shorts.  I felt like they made my legs look way too long in comparison to my body.
Rock Climbing or Zip lining? ROCK CLIMBING.  I love it though I'm probably not in shape enough to enjoy it now.
Comedy Club or Dance Club?  I think this depends on the mood I'm in.  Generally speaking, I think I would look forward to a comedy club more than a dance club.  But, with enough wine and patience, I can turn into a club-goer.
Book or TV?  I'd be a hypocrite if I said books because I watch way more TV - but I do love books.  I have just been too tired or too busy to get into them more.  Excuses, excuses. 
Dodgeball or Kickball?  Dodgeball
Hawaii or Alaska? Hawaii - Alaska looks beautiful but I live in the cold most of the year and I'm kinda over that. 
Canoeing or Waterskiing?  Canoeing.  Waterskiing is fun but it means you have to get in the cold water! 
Play or Musical?  Play.  The cheesyness of musicals sometimes makes me cringe.  (UO/FFMC) 

[Ruca]

Numbers: N/A

Circumstances: More than likely starting in September. Possibly sooner, I can tell DH is getting excited to try.

Rants/Raves/NFSQ: I'm pmsing and my cramps are a real walk in the park today

GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Feel free to expand on some if you would like!

Hike or Bike?
Beer, Wine, Booze or none? Depends on the night... Sitting at home with DH, wine. Out with friends, beer.
Capri’s or Shorts?
Rock Climbing or Zip lining? I've never done either but I think zip lining would be amazing
Comedy Club or Dance Club?
Book or TV?
Dodgeball or Kickball?
Hawaii or Alaska?
Canoeing or Waterskiing?
Play or Musical?

Have a great week everyone!

[youdontsay]

I go here now. I haven't posted in a while and I feel so lost not being able to check in anywhere. A lot has been going on, I had my annual with a ton of bloodwork and was diagnosed with PCOS. Right now I'm on 1000 mg of Merformin and I guess a side effect is a long cycle. H went for an SA a couple of weeks ago and we haven't hear anything back yet. I have to call my gyn office Wednesday to see if they need to up the metformin. She also gave us the green light to find an RE in the area. In the meantime I'm having the longest cycle in the world (for me).

Numbers: NTNP since July 2014, TTC since October 2014 so this is cycle 7, month 9. CD42

Circumstances: PCOS with insulin resistance, turning the big 35 next month.

Rants/Raves/NFSQ: I would just like AF to show up.

GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Feel free to expand on some if you would like!

Hike or Bike? Both

Beer, Wine, Booze or none? Booze

Capri’s or Shorts? Shorts

Rock Climbing or Zip lining? Neither

Comedy Club or Dance Club? Comedy

Book or TV? Book

Dodgeball or Kickball? Kickball

Hawaii or Alaska? Both

Canoeing or Waterskiing? Canoeing

Play or Musical? Neither

ETA: what CD I'm on.

[penguin129]

Jun 8, 2015 6:38:09 GMT -5 gooselover2012 said:

Numbers: C 2/CD 21 6D PO

Circumstances: TTA until September or later, waiting for TSH to remain stable and to see what happens work wise

Rants/Raves/NFSQ: I fell asleep this morning while taking my BBT. The thermometer falling out of my mouth woke me up. I totally forgot to take my thyroid meds. DH was told Friday that his school was not asking he back in the fall. We are completely shocked. As a result we are both applying to teaching positions to give us a better chance at getting hired. He is going to the schools today in person to inquire about jobs after applying online.

GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Feel free to expand on some if you would like!

Hike or Bike? Bike
Beer, Wine, Booze or none? None
Capri’s or Shorts? Capri's
Rock Climbing or Zip lining? Rock climbing- never zip lined
Comedy Club or Dance Club? Comedy Club
Book or TV? TV
Dodgeball or Kickball? Dodgeball
Hawaii or Alaska? Hawaii
Canoeing or Waterskiing? Waterskiing *siggy below*
Play or Musical? Musical

[LadyNymeria]

Numbers:
CD33/16DPO

Circumstances:
Waiting for CD1 which should be today/tomorrow to move to the WTO/TWW threads. Had to do a final check-in with you ladies! Although I plan to lurk still after I move out.

Rants/Raves/NFSQ:
Nothing right now.

GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Feel free to expand on some if you would like!

Hike or Bike?  Bike
Beer, Wine, Booze or none?  Usually beer
Capri’s or Shorts?  Depends on how hot it is - 70's & low 80's I usually stick with capris, over that = shorts
Rock Climbing or Zip lining?  Zip lining
Comedy Club or Dance Club?  Depends on my mood, probably more comedy club
Book or TV?  Depends (yea...I've said that a few times, lol). If I just want to do nothing, then TV. If I'm up for actually paying attention to what I'm doing, reading. Also depends on if I'm tired or not. Tired = TV, not = reading.
Dodgeball or Kickball?  Kickball
Hawaii or Alaska?  I've been to 42 of the 50 states and those are both states I'm missing, so I would take either.
Canoeing or Waterskiing?  Waterskiing
Play or Musical?  Musical

[LadyNymeria]

acorn99 - Ugh, sorry about the timing! That sucks your H is gone and it might be your FW.

mosdub - Sorry you have to wait so long for your next draw. Hopefully you see a huge drop since it will be a bit.

gooselover2012 - That does sound confusing! Can't blame you for POAS to try to help calm down your thoughts. Good luck figuring out this cycle.

Ruca - Cramps suck. That's exciting you might be moving up your start date!

youdontsay - Sorry to hear about the PCOS diagnosis. Hopefully the SA comes back ok. FX for you AF appears soon.

penguin129 - Oh wow, I'm so sorry to hear about YH's job. Good luck to both of you on applying for new positions.

[penguin129]

gooselover2012 Sorry for the long confusing cycle and the negative test.
acorn99 Sorry your H will be out of town during you FW and the long cycles.
mosdub FX your HCG starts to drop more rapidly.
Ruca Sorry for all the cramping. Hopefully we'll be moving on from this board at the same time
youdontsay Sorry about your PCOS diagnosis.

[acorn99]

LadyNymeria, congrats on graduating from here!
penguin129 I am sorry about your Hs job, that is terrible news. I hope he has luck applying for a new position.
youdontsay, welcome over here, I hope you don't have to stay too long
Ruca, FX you guys move your date up.

[4leafclover]

Numbers: CD 5

Circumstances: TTA until May 2016

Rants/Raves/NFSQ: Due to a change in travel plans, we have pushed back TFAS from Jan. to May 2016. I knew this would be a possibility, but I'm still surprised at how bummed I am. I know it's only a few months longer, but May 2016 seems like a long way out right now. In light of these plans being solidified, we have also decided to TTA, whereas we have been NTNP.

GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Feel free to expand on some if you would like!

Hike or Bike? Hike - my balance sucks.
Beer, Wine, Booze or none? I am pretty equal opportunity - but you can't go wrong with wine!
Capri’s or Shorts? Capri's - I am self conscious of my spider veins.
Rock Climbing or Zip lining? Zip lining - Never done it, but I'm dying to. Plus, rock climbing seems like a LOT of work!
Comedy Club or Dance Club? Comedy club - I not a good dancer, and I love to laugh!
Book or TV? Hmmm...this is a dead tie. I love both, and probably put in equal time.
Dodgeball or Kickball? I am not athletic, but if I had to pick one, I'd say kickball. My plastic surgeon doesn't want me doing any activities where balls fly at my nose.
Hawaii or Alaska? Both are amazing, but Maui is my favorite place on earth, so I gotta go Hawaii!
Canoeing or Waterskiing? Canoeing (see bad balance comment above).
Play or Musical? Musical - it's a play with music - the best of both worlds!

[dashook]

acorn99, I'm sorry your H is out of town this week. Rough timing
mosdub, lol at your answer re: books vs. TV. I'm the same way!
gooselover2012, sorry your cycle is being a jerk. That sounds like quite a rollercoaster.
Ruca, hope the cramps ease up soon. Ugh, the worst!
youdontsay, ((hugs)) and welcome. This is a great check-in. I hope you get some answers and peace of mind soon!
penguin129, sorry about your H's job. GL to both of you in your search!
LadyNymeria, 42 out of 50 states is amazing! My goal in life is to visit all 50, but I'm way behind you (only 20 so far).

ETA: 4leafclover, sorry for the change in plans Hopefully the time will fly for you.  Also, I wish I could love tit you more than once for the Clueless quote!

[LadyNymeria]

dashook - My mom took my brothers and I on a cross-country trip over summer vacation when I was in high school. We were gone for 2 1/2 months - drove out along the Northern states, down the Pacific coast states, then back home through the Southern/some Central states. Most of the states were hit in that one trip. Spending THAT much time in the car with my mom and brothers was not always easy, but looking back it's one of the best experiences of my life.

Watching the sun rise at the Grand Canyon on my birthday was one of the highlights.

[dashook]

Numbers: 5 months PP exactly...hard to believe

Circumstances: PP and BF; no cycles yet

Rants/Raves/NFSQ: Sigh, another work week. I have a bunch of pending projects, all of which came to me with the request for a "quick turnaround." I'd so much rather spend my day hanging around TCF. All of my favorite check-ins are on Mondays!

GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Feel free to expand on some if you would like!

Hike or Bike? Hike. Biking always hurts my ass.
Beer, Wine, Booze or none? Beer. Specifically, a nice IPA. But I do enjoy my wine as well.
Capri’s or Shorts? Capris. I have never found shorts that were flattering to my body type.
Rock Climbing or Zip lining? I actually don't like either.
Comedy Club or Dance Club? Dance! I miss going out and dancing. My H is lame and awkward when it comes to this activity.
Book or TV? I love books more than TV, but I definitely spend a lot more time on TV.
Dodgeball or Kickball? I find dodgeball more fun but I am better at kickball.
Hawaii or Alaska? Hawaii.
Canoeing or Waterskiing? Canoeing. I've never tried waterskiing but canoeing is fun and seems more relaxing.
Play or Musical? Play.

[dashook]

Jun 8, 2015 9:43:40 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

dashook - My mom took my brothers and I on a cross-country trip over summer vacation when I was in high school. We were gone for 2 1/2 months - drove out along the Northern states, down the Pacific coast states, then back home through the Southern/some Central states. Most of the states were hit in that one trip. Spending THAT much time in the car with my mom and brothers was not always easy, but looking back it's one of the best experiences of my life.

Watching the sun rise at the Grand Canyon on my birthday was one of the highlights.

That is amazing!!!  A cross-country roadtrip is definitely high on my list of "really, really want to-do's."

[penguin129]

4leafclover Sorry for the change in plans. I hope the time goes fast for you.
dashook I hope your cycles return again soon.

[nuggetrn]

acorn99, Sorry your H is going to be out of town! How much do you trust FF's predictions since you have long cycles though? Maybe it won't be your fertile week after all.


mosdub, Only because you say you are obsessing over HCG numbers (which I don't blame you for) I probably wouldn't start temping, especially because it really doesn't affect anything for a couple of reasons, not ovulating any way and you are still medically benched. Try not to drive yourself too insane!! Sorry you have to wait another week for new numbers.


gooselover2012, Ugh, what a frustrating thing to be going through! Are you going to switch to vaginal temping, that might help the rocky temps. Hopefully you figure out what point you are in your cycle sooner rather than later.


Ruca, Sorry for cramps, that's exciting though that your husband is getting excited!!


youdontsay, Hi! Welcome to WTDS. I hope that posting here helps you find a home, this is a really great group!! Sorry for everything you are going through. Hopefully you can get some answers soon.


penguin129, ((hugs)) Also I have definitely fallen asleep while temping, lol.


LadyNymeria, Yay for graduating!! I am excited for you That sounds like an amazing trip you got to take with your parents!! I would love to be able to do something like that one day.


4leafclover, May 2016 seems far away right now but I am sure it will be here in no time. It is amazing how fast time moves sometimes!

[penguin129]

LadyNymeria I can't believe you are moving on after this cycle! Best of luck to you!!! Maybe you will be the next WTDS'er with a BFP like rivers and roads!!!!

[nuggetrn]

Numbers: CD 37

Circumstances: TTA until at least September, longish cycles

Rants/Raves/NFSQ: So, I am hoping I ovulate soon. I have had EWCM for three days now and I got the darkest OPK I have ever gotten yesterday (ETA - still not as dark as the control line but I am used to almost always getting a very light pink line), so we'll see what my temps do over the next few days. I am bummed this is turning into another long cycle, I think I got my hopes up too much when my last two cycles were more of an average length.

GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Feel free to expand on some if you would like!

Hike or Bike? I want to do both!! But if I am being honest we usually bike
Beer, Wine, Booze or none? Wine usually, liquor when I feel like it, never beer.
Capri’s or Shorts? Most always capris
Rock Climbing or Zip lining? Zip lining!!!! DH and I have actually been zip lining a lot, basically every trip we take we find somewhere to go.
Comedy Club or Dance Club? Comedy club, this girl does not dance
Book or TV? Again, if I am being honest, these days it's TV. I do love to read though
Dodgeball or Kickball? Kickball
Hawaii or Alaska? Alaska
Canoeing or Waterskiing? Canoeing (We kayak though, so that more than canoeing)
Play or Musical? Musicals!

[acorn99]

gooselover2012, nuggetrn, I am hoping that FF is being hopeful because you are both right, with my weird cycles there is no promising anything.
ETA I have been noticing a difference in my CM so we'll see. I am thankful to be tempting this cycle so I at least don't end up in limbo.

[LadyNymeria]

Jun 8, 2015 9:48:52 GMT -5 dashook said:

Jun 8, 2015 9:43:40 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

dashook - My mom took my brothers and I on a cross-country trip over summer vacation when I was in high school. We were gone for 2 1/2 months - drove out along the Northern states, down the Pacific coast states, then back home through the Southern/some Central states. Most of the states were hit in that one trip. Spending THAT much time in the car with my mom and brothers was not always easy, but looking back it's one of the best experiences of my life.

Watching the sun rise at the Grand Canyon on my birthday was one of the highlights.

That is amazing!!!  A cross-country roadtrip is definitely high on my list of "really, really want to-do's."

She's already talking about doing a repeat with any future grandchildren. Free babysitting all summer long? Yes please.

[motleycrew90]

Numbers: cycle/Month: 5/8. CD 58

Circumstances: PCOS: taking Metformin.

Rants/Raves/NFSQ: so tired of this. Took a test last week on Friday and of course was BFN. I have also been contemplating and talking with H about holding off on Clomid for the next cycle. I'm not sure I want to proceed with that before trying to up my Metformin first or something like pregnitude. I have done some research on it and yes, I know it can ruin you cycles even more, but I just don't want to jump right into something I can only take a few times in my life. I also need to cal the GYN and discuss these options with her too. Anyone tried anything that was more natural? I also want to try a healthier diet and exercise first too.

Rapid Fire Edition:
Hike or Bike: Hike
Beer, Wine, Booze, or none: none
Capris or Shorts: Shorts, only because every pair of jean capris I try on the crotch is down to my ankles, I don't understand it!
Rock climbing or zip lining: zip lining
Comedy club or dance club: dance club
Dodgeball or kickball: kickball
Hawaii or Alaska: Hawaii
Canoeing or waterskiing: canoeing
Play or musical: musical

[motleycrew90]

Jun 8, 2015 11:12:02 GMT -5 gooselover2012 said:

Jun 8, 2015 10:43:11 GMT -5 motleycrew90 said:

Numbers: cycle/Month: 5/8. CD 58

Circumstances: PCOS: taking Metformin.

Rants/Raves/NFSQ: so tired of this. Took a test last week on Friday and of course was BFN. I have also been contemplating and talking with H about holding off on Clomid for the next cycle. I'm not sure I want to proceed with that before trying to up my Metformin first or something like pregnitude. I have done some research on it and yes, I know it can ruin you cycles even more, but I just don't want to jump right into something I can only take a few times in my life. I also need to cal the GYN and discuss these options with her too. Anyone tried anything that was more natural? I also want to try a healthier diet and exercise first too.

Rapid Fire Edition:
Hike or Bike: Hike
Beer, Wine, Booze, or none: none
Capris or Shorts: Shorts, only because every pair of jean capris I try on the crotch is down to my ankles, I don't understand it!
Rock climbing or zip lining: zip lining
Comedy club or dance club: dance club
Dodgeball or kickball: kickball
Hawaii or Alaska: Hawaii
Canoeing or waterskiing: canoeing
Play or musical: musical

Who says you have to go right to Clomid?  Your GYN?

That was just the next step the GYN suggested.

[nuggetrn]

Jun 8, 2015 10:43:11 GMT -5 motleycrew90 said:

Numbers: cycle/Month: 5/8. CD 58

Circumstances: PCOS: taking Metformin.

Rants/Raves/NFSQ: so tired of this. Took a test last week on Friday and of course was BFN. I have also been contemplating and talking with H about holding off on Clomid for the next cycle. I'm not sure I want to proceed with that before trying to up my Metformin first or something like pregnitude. I have done some research on it and yes, I know it can ruin you cycles even more, but I just don't want to jump right into something I can only take a few times in my life. I also need to cal the GYN and discuss these options with her too. Anyone tried anything that was more natural? I also want to try a healthier diet and exercise first too.

Rapid Fire Edition:
Hike or Bike: Hike
Beer, Wine, Booze, or none: none
Capris or Shorts: Shorts, only because every pair of jean capris I try on the crotch is down to my ankles, I don't understand it!
Rock climbing or zip lining: zip lining
Comedy club or dance club: dance club
Dodgeball or kickball: kickball
Hawaii or Alaska: Hawaii
Canoeing or waterskiing: canoeing
Play or musical: musical

I don't know much about pregnitude but just you saying that it can ruin your cycles (I assume it is similar to vitex?? I feel like I need to go do research) makes me say no no no, stay clear of that. 

If you don't feel comfortable moving to clomid next cycle then I wouldn't, no one says you have to, especially with your reservations. How long have you been on metformin? It takes a few months to really start to work and sometimes doseage changes are needed. I am really surprised they wouldn't try that before pushing you towards clomid. Also, OB/GYNs don't usually know all that much about GETTING a person pregnant, if you are looking for more help... with your PCOS diagnosis I would be searching out an RE. Good luck with everything!

[mosdub]

Jun 8, 2015 9:57:09 GMT -5 gooselover2012 said:

mosdub -- So you used to Rockclimb?!?! That is awesome. Are their cool rocks to climb around where you live?

Lol no, I wish.  There was a rock wall in a gym when I was a kid and my Dad would take me.  The tallest wall they had was 30 feet - but I haven't done any REAL rock climbing.  

[Andrea]

Jun 8, 2015 12:07:58 GMT -5 gooselover2012 said:

motleycrew90 --

I don't have any first hand personal experience in this but my long stint of lurking around here and TD taught me TWO very important things.

#1 DO NOT TAKE CLOMID FROM YOUR GYN/PCP/OB!!!!

It sounds like you are aware of the fact that you can only take it for so long and that it is a serious drug. For those exact reasons you need to ensure that you are monitored while on Clomid. There is some really great information in the Newbie Blog about what that monitoring entails.

#2 The monitoring should be done by a RE

Your OB is a doctor for when you are pregnant not when you are tying to get pregnant. Sounds like you have a DX so I would highly suggest that you find yourself a RE.

Please take the time to read the info on Clomid on the newbie blog. I don't want to freak you out but whatever you do do not take Clomid from your GYN!

+1 on this and the advice nuggetrn gave. Which is exactly what most of us said last week when you mentioned your OBGYN suggesting Clomid right off the bat. Please, please, please look into it and listen to your gut.

[mosdub]

gooselover2012 – sorry your cycle is messing with your brain. I hope you get some good news next week! I get the crazy thoughts, you're not alone

youdontsay – Sorry you are here, but welcome! Hope your H's SA comes back normal and I hope your hellish long cycle ends soon!

penguin129 – Hope something opens up for you or your H soon. I know that it must be stressful to suddenly be left without a guarantee for the fall. How are your apps going?

LadyNymeria – Thanks for checking in and good luck as you move on to WTO/TWW!!! Very happy for you to be starting

4leafclover – Sorry for the extension to your TTA time

@dashook dashook – My H also doesn't do dancing. I don't dance unless I'm intoxicated and then I LOOOVVVEEE it (not that I'm any good though)

nuggetrn – thank you for the reply. I think the every-other-week testing will be good for my psyche. As for temping, I really don't want to go through that hassle until I'm zeroed out anyway. It does feel pointless until I can actually pick up ovulation. Sorry your cycle is turning out long, but yay to the positive OPK/EWCM! Hoping it's all a good sign!

[mosdub]

AHHH!!! How did I miss rivers and roads' BFP?! CONGRATS!!!!! Healthy and happy and uneventful 9 months to you lady

[penguin129]

moleymole It is so exciting you are so close to TFAS!!
motleycrew90 Sorry for the negative tests.

mosdub I need to update my resume and finish one more question on the application before submitting it. I also just got a new recommendation letter from a former assistant principal. Thanks for asking.

DH went to our local schools today to introduce himself in person and drop off his information. He has 2 interviews lined up for Thursday and one is 5 minutes from our house!!!!

[dee]

Numbers: On BCP, not sure.

Circumstances: Going to the MD TODAY to find out when I can go off BCPs! We're getting married in August and plan to start trying then.

Rants/Raves/NFSQ: I was really worried about what my body would do after BCPs, because I've been on them for like 12 years. I went off a bunch of different medications a month or two ago in preparing for TTC. I have renewed faith in my body doing what it should, because now I'm able to sleep completely without medication, even though it took some time to adjust after stopping.

GTKY Rapid Fire Edition: Feel free to expand on some if you would like!

Hike or Bike? Hike. Preferably in a wooded, shady area without heat.
Beer, Wine, Booze or none? Wine! I stopped drinking for a while, and I only miss wine.
Capri’s or Shorts? Capris probably, though I'm tall so they just look like my pants shrank. Shorts and my thighs don't get along.
Rock Climbing or Zip lining? Probably zip lining.
Comedy Club or Dance Club? Both, depending on the mood.
Book or TV? Both, again, depending on the mood. However, if the TV show is based on a book, the book is usually better.
Dodgeball or Kickball? Kickball.
Hawaii or Alaska? Ooooh I've wanted to go to Alaska for a long time!
Canoeing or Waterskiing? Canoeing.
Play or Musical? Musical, unless it's Shakespeare, then Shakespeare.

[penguin129]

Welcome dee!