What are you doing to GKU? waiting for shark week to end...
R/R/CS: Got nothing.
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your job? I'm a teacher... Favorite: all the rewarding things like students coming back to say hi or bringing me food or telling me how much they appreciate my class. Least favorite: Grading. By far. I'd rather go to staff meetings than grade.
What are you doing to GKU?: Acupuncture and meds. Wheeeeee.
R/R/CS: I really don't like acupuncture. I'm trying, but I hate laying still for 45 minutes. I think I need to bring a guided meditation track with me or something. The acupuncturist always asks me if I was able to relax at all, and I always tell her no. She wants me to be able to "zone out" but that's going to take a lot of practice.
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your job? I get yelled at a lot on the phone, for rediculous things. I'm considering switching places of employment for this reason. Among others.
EDIT: forgot to answer akraus2015's question. There has been a lot of research in acupuncture in fertility, specifically around IVF prep as well. On average, they give some increased pregnancy rates around 2-6 months into treatment. I don't know the exact science other than they are trying to clear your blocked qi, and trying to enhance the body's natural process. It is supposed to work for anything from late ovulation, short LPs, recurrent loss, etc. There's a boat load of info on the interwebz and the book "The Infertility Cure" is supposed to be a good resource. I haven't read it yet, but it's on my coffee table!
Post by thelittleredm on Jun 8, 2015 9:42:32 GMT -5
Cycle: 4 CD: 16 What are you doing to GKU: Temping, CM, green tea
RRCS: I have been awful about tracking my temps this cycle. I couldn't find my thermometer yesterday because DS probably snagged it, again, so I had to run to CVS last night to get one. It felt weird buying a new one without seeing reviews lol I've also been battling a UTI the last couple days but I think I attacked it soon enough that it's gone, finally.
GTKY: Favorite: Me time! Least favorite: It can get really boring when I run out of things to watch :/
getzystark I have done acupuncture before and I found it really hard to relax in that situation as well. I brought some classical music to listen to and that helped me, so I think a meditation track is a great idea.
Cycle/Month: 2/3
CD: 15
What are you doing to GKU? temping
R/R/CS: I have a terrible cold and I hate that cold meds make me feel all floaty, so I am just pretty miserable today
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your job? I work for a small business, so I like that I get to do a lot of different tasks to help the business run. I don't like the stress that comes with waiting for payments from customers worrying if we are going to be able to make payroll.
R/R/CS: My 18 year old, high school junior, unemployed step brother texted me telling me his gf is pregnant over the weekend. I cried to MH that it wasn't fair that he can have a baby when he didn't even spell official right in his Facebook post announcing the BFP and here we are almost 2 years in with nothing. Eta: I'm glad he's happy, and I know his fertility has no effect on mine, but it's so hard sometimes.
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your job? Just finishing school, so no job right now.
What are you doing to GKU? Waiting for AF to leave
R/R/CS: nothing today!
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your career?
I work in education, but do not currently have my own classroom. In my current job, I work with some of the lowest students in our school and as challenging as it is to work with 10th graders who read at a 4th-6th grade level all day with no break, it's extremely rewarding when I'm able to make a difference for one of them. But, I'd obviously love to have my own classroom. So my favorite and least favorite are one in the same.
R/R/CS: I hope the next 2 weeks fly by. We are going on a trip the 19th and I am soooo ready for a few days away.
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your job? Favorite would be as long as I get my work done on time I can do pretty much what I want. Least favorite would be dealing with one of my coworkers.
What are you doing to GKU? TTA this cycle. I just signed up for an AFLAC policy at work that will help supplement if I have another maternity leave. My last one was unpaid and hit us pretty hard. It won't cover us if I GKU this month so we decided to wait it out just in case.
R/R/CS: None
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your job? I teach special education but my courses are community and work-place based. As such I have some flexibility that other teachers don't have. I also get to see the kids at their best. Many of our kids who struggle to sit in a classroom and learn will thrive when they are out in the community working. The worst(but also sometimes the best) is dealing with some of the parents. I have stories for days....
Post by sleepymonkey on Jun 8, 2015 10:15:13 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 1/1
CD: 2
What are you doing to GKU? Waiting for AF to leave, then OPKs and maybe temping
R/R/CS: I have a pretty consistent cycle and if FF is correct in predicting my fertile window, MH is going to get home late on 2 of those days. And him getting home late means no sexy time. Boo!
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your job? Favorite: The paycheck and the people in my new group are more fun than the people I worked with for the past 10 years. Least favorite: I work for a defense contractor and while I know we provide valuable products, the pacifist in me sometimes has some moral issues with certain things.
Post by goldenlove3 on Jun 8, 2015 10:17:16 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 22/22
CD: 13
What are you doing to GKU? Temping, OPKs, acupuncture, sex
R/R/CS: I'm hoping that I ovulate tomorrow but still waiting on a positive OPK.
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your job? I work on a cool product and get to test drive new cars. My least favorite part is the last minute issues that come up.
What are you doing to GKU? Vitamins, aspirin, massages next week, trying to stay stress free.
R/R/CS:
GTKY: I'm a Realtor, the best part of my job is definitely delivering keys and a gift to clients after they've officially closed on their new place. The part I like the least is the paperwork, even though I'm 100% paperless there is still a ton of paperwork to organize in my company's online system.
Me: 31 Wife: 30. Legally married 2008, thanks CA! TTC #1 since 11/14 using donor sperm. IUIs Jan-Aug 2015 BFN Sept & OCT 2015 added Femara. BFN Saw RE December 2015. IUI with Clomid & Trigger Jan 2016 BFN IUI #13 with Follistim April 2016 BFFN IVF #1 July 2016. 14R, 10F, 6 Day 5 embryos. 4 PGS normal embabies!
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your job? I love the flexibility with my job. We are a 24/7 company, so if I ever need to take time for an apt, or just to get my hair done I just let my boss know and it's really easy to just make the time up, frequently even from home. I hate the client expectations of how quickly we can get requests done in our department. They are totally unreasonable, and then we look like the bad guys when I say it will take twice as long as was promised to the client by the Client Manager (who doesn't have a clue how long things take).
CD: 10 - Edit: I'm actually on 11. I can't read today.
What are you doing to GKU? Testing, CBFM, maybe some sex.
R/R/CS: So the CBFM is a pain in the tush. I wanna test, when I wanna test. And WTF with telling me I put the test stick in wrong. Make it more Wallie friendly and I won't have to argue with a fertility gameboy at 7am every morning. (H keeps calling it a gameboy, I told him his age is showing.)
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your job? I'm a social worker/case manager. I love working with people and connecting them to resources. I HATE all the GD, MFing paperwork.
R/R/CS: Little nervous about this cycle. I'm on a hardcore antibiotic and difulcan because of said antibiotic which is not a baby friendly med. Wondering if I should sit this cycle out. I believe it's only in your system for 10 days but I have to take a repeat dose on Wednesday so 10 days from that.
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your job? I love my coworkers and our relaxed work environment. I've known most of my coworkers since I was a child. Dad would bring me in a lot. Also being family in a family business allows me flexibility. DS gets sick and I can take whatever time I need off. Least favorite part: Working in a man's industry and being talked down to.
Post by shadesofgold on Jun 8, 2015 10:49:23 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: Cycle 6 (4 AL)
CD: 7
What are you doing to GKU? BBT, CM, OPK, green tea, PNV, EOD sex in the FW
R/R/CS: Not much yet. Antsy.
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your job? I work for a public interest org and do public health projects. I love my work. I have a lot of independence and trust from my team, but that is a blessing and a curse because I am able to procrastinate a lot.
What are you doing to GKU? Still trying to decide whether to sit this cycle out or not. I should probably figure that out, like, today considering I usually O between CD 11 and 14.
R/R/CS: Just the aforementioned decision, and hitting the year mark for TTC. I want to get infertility testing started, but I'm starting a new job next month and a) don't really want to take maternity leave in the first year of being there and b) would like to do the testing after I get new insurance so that I can stay with one doc/practice throughout. I'm thinking we'll aim for testing in July, and resume TTC/start treatment if necessary around November. I hate taking that much time off.
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your job? I love most of the people I work with, and they are my favorite part of my job. Unfortunately I can't stand my boss, and he is a big part of why I'm leaving.
Post by watermelonseed on Jun 8, 2015 11:26:00 GMT -5
::lurking:: @doodler wondering if you would be willing to give anymore info about your experience with AFLAC? I was also curious about looking into maternity leave supplements...Thanks in advance or to anyone else who has some insight.
R/R/CS: My 18 year old, high school junior, unemployed step brother texted me telling me his gf is pregnant over the weekend. I cried to MH that it wasn't fair that he can have a baby when he didn't even spell official right in his Facebook post announcing the BFP and here we are almost 2 years in with nothing. Eta: I'm glad he's happy, and I know his fertility has no effect on mine, but it's so hard sometimes.
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your job? Just finishing school, so no job right now.
R/R/CS I am really getting frustrated with my body. For the past few cycles I have had 32 day cycles but this last one went to 38 days. I didnt temp so I dont know exactly when I Od. But my LP seems to be about 14 days. Yesterday I woke up to CD 1. But then again my body has been stupid. I spot for about 2-3 days then bleed for 1-2 days and very light. I might only need a tampon one day. When I was on BCP I bled for about 4-5 days. Today I woke up to a dry liner. Just feeling frustrated with my body. I will start temping in a few days.
GTKY: I enjoy what I do. I am a college instructor and counselor. I work at different school sites. I even work at a few high school sites too. I love the flexibility. I create my own schedule every semester. I enjoy the students I work with. I like that I have change everyday. Everyday is never the same. My least favorite would be I dont have medical insurance nor get paid holidays because I am considered part-time, even though I work a total of 38-40hrs a wk. DH has me on his medical insurance so thats not realy a concern.
Post by sleepymonkey on Jun 8, 2015 12:07:54 GMT -5
@wallflwr926 - MH is a counselor and absolutely loathes the amount of paperwork, especially since he only gets paid for actual client contact. He loves helping people but says that if he knew how much paperwork was required with the job, he would probably have thought twice about going in to that field.
What are you doing to GKU?: Taking a cycle or two off temping. Still going to use my OPKs because they expire in August so I might as well use them lol. Other than that, PNVs, physical therapy, etc.
R/R/CS: HSG scheduled for Thursday.
GTKY: What is your favorite and least favorite part of your job? Favorite is getting to be creative and seeing that what I do makes some difference to our budget goals (yay marketing). Least favorite is getting told certain things/products will be ready by X date, then watching that date get moved back, and moved back, and moved back. We have no control over that, and it's really frustrating.
R/R/CS: NGKUR- fuck the stupid fucking Health Marketplace for changing our info randomly and raising our insurance out of no where, and for having stupid fucking incompetent employees when you call!!
GTKY: Favorite: my boss and the kids I work with. Least favorite: The parents of the kids I work with. Parents are the worst.
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