** Waiting to Do Something (WTDS) - 7/27/15 **

[gingergrant]

Numbers: 12 months PP



Circumstances: Breastfeeding forever. This baby will never wean.



Rants/ Raves/ NFNSQ: I wish I could ovulate while continuing to comfort nurse DS as long as he needs to. I'm starting to loose hope that I will before he weans completely. He's eating 3 full meals of table food, plus two snacks a day, so lord knows it's not from a lack of food.



GTKY: What tradition do you love the most? Or, what tradition would you like to start? I love making a big deal out of all the holidays. Not expensive things, but I decorate for everything and try to make a themed meal. We live far away from our families, so it's usually just our little three-some for holidays. I feel like that requires more effort to make a day feel special.

[nuggetrn]

gingergrant I am sorry you and your body are not on the same timeline!! Hoping your body figures it out soon and you start ovulating again!!

gooselover2012 Hahaha to you trying to leave us. Lol. Couldn't stay away terribly long could you? Glad you are back!! Hopefully you can find a better balance between here and your other obligations so you don't have to feel like you have leave completely!!

Homemade Alfredo sounds delicious!!

[mosdub]

gooselover2012 I totally get the need to step away to accomplish things! I thought the same thing and have been trying to set increments of time goofing off on TCF.

[dashook]

mosdub yay for the drop!
gooselover2012 I've been trying to spend less time on here too because I'm starting a new job in a couple weeks, which means that a) I should be focused on wrapping things up around here, and b) I need to wean myself a bit because there's no way in hell my new job is going to be even 1/10th as idle as my current one so realistically I don't know how often I will be able to check in. But I just can't stay away!

Numbers: 6.5 months PP

Circumstances: PP and BF. Technically we're NTNP while we wait for my cycles to come back but realistically we realize that by this point that ain't happenin' until I wean. I feel you, gingergrant.

Rants/ Raves/ NFNSQ: I received and accepted a job offer on Friday so life is about to change a whole lot! I am excited but also sad in a lot of ways. Change is always hard, even when it's good change.

GTKY: What tradition do you love the most? Or, what tradition would you like to start? We have lots of great holiday traditions that I love and would like to continue. The first example that comes to mind is that when I was a kid (and even through college, really), my mom and sister and I used to spend all of Christmas Eve day baking cookies, which we'd then put on plates to gift to our neighbors (and obviously we'd save some to eat too!).

[nuggetrn]

Jul 27, 2015 14:51:16 GMT -5 gooselover2012 said:

Oh nuggetrn
You giving me a hard time is what I missed the most. I could survive without most other threads but WTDS I need.

[penguin129]

gooselover2012 Thanks for your vote! I have a hard time figuring out when to go online here as well. I think I am on here way too much sometimes. I use it because I get to talk to other adults since I am at home all day with DD. I miss adult conversations.

[teachermomtobe]

bl1210, FX that you O'd!
mosdub, Glad your numbers dropped. Hope they keep it up!
ugaqueencity, Even though your timing wouldn't be good, hope you O'd and that the Metformin is doing its job
gooselover2012, Hope you O'D and glad you are back with us
@dashook, that's exciting about the job offer

Numbers: CD82, Cycle 1 TTC

Circumstances: No O since ending BCP in January

Rants/ Raves/ NFNSQ: Rant:I am on vacation with my in laws this week. I don't know if I have serious PMS symptoms or if ILs are just annoying the hell out of me (or both!) but I feel so bitchy this week. Rant/Rave: I'm starting Provera on Wednesday night if no CD1 before then. I'm anxious to get this cycle done with so I can get CD3 testing done and figure out WTF is up with my body.

GTKY: What tradition do you love the most? Or, what tradition would you like to start? My family has Chinese food take out every Christmas Eve and it's my favorite tradition for some reason.

[acorn99]

@kellbell, I love Thanksgiving, too! And making a brunch out of it only makes it sound better!
nuggetrn, I am happy that you have a plan for the future!
gingergrant, cheers to you for BFing for a year, I am impressed! I only made it 6 months.
gooselover2012, glad to see you around! We dont go to crazy at Christmas around here, but I do cookies every year no matter what. Because I love cookies.
dashook, congrats on the new job!
teachermomtobe, god bless you for going on vacation with your in laws. I dont think I could handle that.
mosdub, yay for the drop in hCG!!

[Lest12]

Hey all! I haven't been great about posting but I hope you don't mind if I join in again. I have been reading and trying to get to know everyone, just feel weird jumping into conversations (total newbie!)



Numbers: No PPP since having DS, so no real CD#! According to my chart I am 11DPO, but I'm still too skeptical to move over to the TWW.


Circumstances: Stopped bf-ing last month.


Rants/ Raves/ NFNSQ: I don't know. If I ovulated, then I did hit the fertile window and at this point, I'm just BFN which is a bummber in itself... I'm finding it hard to not be disappointed even though I should just be happy to get a period. I think I thought I would be lucky enough to get a BFP right off the bat.


GTKY: What tradition do you love the most? Or, what tradition would you like to start? Christmas Eve has always been big for us and the last few years, DH and I hosted and had a blast. We've also started our own 4th of July beach-bbq-fireworks tradition with our friends/family, which we hope to keep up!


ETA - well, I guess I'm going to move over to WTO - CD1 here.  First PPP after 22 months... womp womp womp!

[Lest12]

Jul 27, 2015 14:12:15 GMT -5 gingergrant said:

Numbers: 12 months PP



Circumstances: Breastfeeding forever. This baby will never wean.



Rants/ Raves/ NFNSQ: I wish I could ovulate while continuing to comfort nurse DS as long as he needs to. I'm starting to loose hope that I will before he weans completely. He's eating 3 full meals of table food, plus two snacks a day, so lord knows it's not from a lack of food.



GTKY: What tradition do you love the most? Or, what tradition would you like to start? I love making a big deal out of all the holidays. Not expensive things, but I decorate for everything and try to make a themed meal. We live far away from our families, so it's usually just our little three-some for holidays. I feel like that requires more effort to make a day feel special.

gingergrant - I feel you!  It looks like my DS is about a month older and we just finally weaned about 3 weeks ago.  I had a really hard time with the decision to stop bf-ing so I could get my cycle going again.  I was really mad that I couldn't do both.  I've also had crazy hormone swings since weaning totally, which has been a blast.  Anyway... good luck! 

[dashook]

Jul 28, 2015 6:54:34 GMT -5 acorn99 said:

teachermomtobe, god bless you for going on vacation with your in laws. I dont think I could handle that.

This.

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Is it cool if I hang out here for a couple weeks? I usually post in the IF check-in but i'm in a weird spot this week and couldn't get myself to do it.

If it's not ok, let me know.

Numbers: Benched for at least cycle 15


Circumstances: I had a diagnostic lap on 7/22 to determine the cause of ongoing pelvic pain.


Rants/ Raves/ NFNSQ:My lap found nothing. Absolutely nothing. We are benched for a minimum of three weeks which could potentially mean we could end up benched for cycle 16 as well (I have shorter cycles). I'm supposed to meet with my doc to discuss what step we will be taking next.


GTKY: What tradition do you love the most? Or, what tradition would you like to start? H and I exchange coffee mugs as our Christmas present every year.
I'd love to keep the tradition going.

[mosdub]

Welcome Lest12! Don't feel weird about hopping in - that's how it works! I understand the disappointment about a bfn, but like you said - if you get your period at least that will be the official sign that your body is bouncing back to its cycles. I hope your stay on GKU is short!

@wallflwr926 Of course you're welcome here, though I'm sorry you have to be benched Also sorry they didn't find anything to blame your pelvic pain on. I imagine it is incredibly frustrating to go through the surgery without any more answers. I hope your doc has a confident direction to go in next and that you get your answers soon. In the meantime, WTDS is WHERE IT'S AT.

[nuggetrn]

@wallflwr926

Of course you can come hang out with me!!! WTDS is a pretty sweet place to be while in limbo land. Feel free to update throughout the week if anything comes up! We are a week-long thread

More ((hugs)) to your mysterious ute... Always hoping that you will start to find some answers soon.

[penguin129]

@wallflwr926 Of course you can join us. I'm sorry you didn't find anything out and you're in a weird place.

[fem]

Right there with all ladies waiting on cycles to return while breastfeeding. It's hard to balance wanting to wean so your cycles return and wanting to allow the nursing relationship with tour first!

Numbers: 70ish days post Mirena removal, still nursing my 20 month old.



Circumstances: Waiting for my cycle to return.



Rants/ Raves/ NFNSQ: I wish I knew if nursing was keeping me from ovulating, or if my body is still adjusting from the Mirena.



GTKY: What tradition do you love the most? Or, what tradition would you like to start? Any Christmas related tradition I love! Hanging stockings, decorating, etc.

[penguin129]

I have a question... Since I am not temping for the next few months, but still doing OPK's and checking CM, what setting should I put my chart on in FF? I turned a positive OPK today CD 15, which seems to be the norm and FF gave me dotted crosshairs for tomorrow. Right now I have it on advanced. Is there something better? I know you can't know if you truly ovulated without temping.

[penguin129]

Jul 28, 2015 16:25:54 GMT -5 moleymole said:

Jul 28, 2015 16:10:11 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

I have a question... Since I am not temping for the next few months, but still doing OPK's and checking CM, what setting should I put my chart on in FF? I turned a positive OPK today CD 15, which seems to be the norm and FF gave me dotted crosshairs for tomorrow. Right now I have it on advanced. Is there something better? I know you can't know if you truly ovulated without temping.

I would like the answer to this also.

I'll post in this WTO as well for more advice.

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Jul 28, 2015 16:10:11 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

I have a question... Since I am not temping for the next few months, but still doing OPK's and checking CM, what setting should I put my chart on in FF? I turned a positive OPK today CD 15, which seems to be the norm and FF gave me dotted crosshairs for tomorrow. Right now I have it on advanced. Is there something better? I know you can't know if you truly ovulated without temping.

You can set it to OPK/Monitor.

[cheshie6]

Jul 27, 2015 17:09:57 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

gooselover2012 Thanks for your vote! I have a hard time figuring out when to go online here as well. I think I am on here way too much sometimes. I use it because I get to talk to other adults since I am at home all day with DD. I miss adult conversations.

This is why I love these boards! I can talk to adults who know what I'm going through.  My mom thinks I'm trying too hard. My BFF isn't even in a serious relationship. My sister and my other friends didn't seem to have problems GKU. Here is the only place I feel safe to complain about how hard it is; the only place where people "get it." 

[bazinga]

mosdub, thanks for starting this (I'm late to the party again, need to work out how to squeeze in more TCF time!) and congrats on another good drop this week.

Numbers:Cycle 1 AL

Circumstances: TFAS, benched until September

Rants/ Raves/ NFNSQ: AF arrived on Sunday. Not usually good news but I was semi-tracking secondary signs (CM,PMS symptoms etc) and I'm relieved that this is pointing at my body is getting back to normal after MTX.


GTKY: What tradition do you love the most? Or, what tradition would you like to start? We've started what we hope will become traditions over the last couple of years as we get more into US holidays for our American DD. Pumpkin carving (we carved swedes as kids in Scotland, far fewer blister with pumpkins!), thanksgiving with friends and Christmas Eve building "sandmen" at the beach before the local tree lighting ceremony then home to hang stockings. Like gingergrant, it's just the 3 of us and we need to make an effort so these days don't pass us by like any other.

[mosdub]

Jul 28, 2015 23:26:46 GMT -5 bazinga said:

mosdub, thanks for starting this (I'm late to the party again, need to work out how to squeeze in more TCF time!) and congrats on another good drop this week.

Numbers:Cycle 1 AL

Circumstances: TFAS, benched until September

Rants/ Raves/ NFNSQ: AF arrived on Sunday. Not usually good news but I was semi-tracking secondary signs (CM,PMS symptoms etc) and I'm relieved that this is pointing at my body is getting back to normal after MTX.


GTKY: What tradition do you love the most? Or, what tradition would you like to start? We've started what we hope will become traditions over the last couple of years as we get more into US holidays for our American DD. Pumpkin carving (we carved swedes as kids in Scotland, far fewer blister with pumpkins!), thanksgiving with friends and Christmas Eve building "sandmen" at the beach before the local tree lighting ceremony then home to hang stockings. Like gingergrant, it's just the 3 of us and we need to make an effort so these days don't pass us by like any other.

I understand the excitement of having a period.  I am so glad your body seems to be getting back on track.  I would give anything to pee on a pregnancy test and have it say NEGATIVE right now - again, another weird thing about being benched or having complications while on the TTC journey.  We may be the only little thread where people celebrate AF's, negative sticks and the like haha.

FFWC: I had to look up what a swede was!  

[teachermomtobe]

I need suggestions on what I should do. I was going to start Provera tonight (CD84). Yesterday I had lots of pain in my lower right abdomen to the point where I laid in bed for hours. I also had a slight fever but I had been in the sun all day. My MIL (we are on vacation with them and she's a nurse) said I was ovulating and it was O pain. I just said "oh okay" to her and dropped it. This morning I am feeling 90% better and my temp was up and FF gave me CHs. I don't really buy any of it and think it is a bunch of coincidences. Now I'm wondering if I should wait for tomorrow's temperature to see if I may have actually O'd before starting Provera. Thoughts?

[teachermomtobe]

gooselover2012, I have not had any confirmed O since ending BCP in January.

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teachermomtobe, as pp mentioned if you've had sex within the last 72 hours or so / or do today/tomorrow why not take your temp for 3-4 more days and hold off on the Progesterone to see?

[gingergrant]

Jul 28, 2015 23:26:46 GMT -5 bazinga said:

GTKY: What tradition do you love the most? Or, what tradition would you like to start? We've started what we hope will become traditions over the last couple of years as we get more into US holidays for our American DD. Pumpkin carving (we carved swedes as kids in Scotland, far fewer blister with pumpkins!), thanksgiving with friends and Christmas Eve building "sandmen" at the beach before the local tree lighting ceremony then home to hang stockings. Like gingergrant, it's just the 3 of us and we need to make an effort so these days don't pass us by like any other.

Oh, I really like the idea of building sandmen at the beach! We moved to SoCal just before LO was born and what we now lack in snow, we more than make up for in sand! Thanks for the idea!

[teachermomtobe]

Thanks @kellbell and gooselover2012. I started spotting tonight which I guess time will tell me if its CD1 or ovulation bleeding and will answer my question. Timing would be terrible if it was O bleeding so at this point I'd take either. I'll hold off on Provera for now and see what's going on.

[penguin129]

Jul 28, 2015 17:42:31 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

Jul 28, 2015 16:10:11 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

I have a question... Since I am not temping for the next few months, but still doing OPK's and checking CM, what setting should I put my chart on in FF? I turned a positive OPK today CD 15, which seems to be the norm and FF gave me dotted crosshairs for tomorrow. Right now I have it on advanced. Is there something better? I know you can't know if you truly ovulated without temping.

You can set it to OPK/Monitor.

Thanks!

[penguin129]

Jul 31, 2015 8:26:07 GMT -5 moleymole said:

NFNSQ: Its been a while since I've peed on sticks. I feel like OPKs were often second pee? Is a time of the day "important" ?? Do you wait for a darker strip before doing two a day?

Teach me how to urinate (again)

I wait until the afternoon, usually between 2 and 4.

[penguin129]

Jul 31, 2015 8:53:23 GMT -5 moleymole said:

Jul 31, 2015 8:51:58 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

I wait until the afternoon, usually between 2 and 4.

naptime pee sounds doable

LOL! Yep that is what they are. Also CM checks too. TMI.