Post by notagoddess on Aug 13, 2015 7:49:50 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 5 AL/ 7 total
CD: 11
What are you doing to GKU? BBT, CM. I better start HIO soon.
R/R/CS: Nothing today.
GTKY: Besides TCF, what other websites do you visit regularly? I love advice columns. I don't participate, but I read Dear Wendy. I also check Google News daily.
Post by kayladawn91 on Aug 13, 2015 8:05:49 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 4/6 AL
CD: 18
What are you doing to GKU? Sex every few days, BBT, CM, PNVs when I remember
R/R/CS: Temp went back down today so that spike must have been a fluke. Really hoping to O soon though.
GTKY: I really just use apps on my phone (Facebook, Pinterest, MLB app, FF, Amazon, Fitbit). Sometimes (especially during the summer) I don't even log on to to a desktop or use the browser on my phone.
R/R/CS:...unless something comes back different on my CD3 bloodwork and vitamin D recheck tomorrow.
GTKY: Besides TCF, what other websites do you visit regularly? Facebook, Amazon, and Pinterest. Soon ESPN will be hardcore when football season starts. I'm officially in 2 fantasy football leagues.
Post by shadesofgold on Aug 13, 2015 9:06:03 GMT -5
rooskie, I can't wait until football starts - real life and fantasy. I won our league last year. Who are you hoping to get as QB this year? Last year I had Cam Newton and Jay Cutler. Not great.
Cycle/Month: Cycle 8 (6 AL)
CD: 14
What are you doing to GKU? We're in go-time. All the things.
R/R/CS: So my CD3 labs all came back normal, so we know my short LPs aren't due to thyroid or ovarian issues (the ones they tested for at least). Doctor offered a progesterone prescription to take after ovulation. (We haven't tested my levels because she says the diagnostics aren't great, but she'd test it if I requested it.) What do you all think - should I request progesterone tests at 7 DPO this cycle before starting any supplements, or take the script this cycle because it "can't hurt, might help" and there are no other explanations for my 8-10 day LPs at this point.
GTKY: Besides TCF, what other websites do you visit regularly? Aside from all the regulars, I pull up NPR and Songza to stream news or music when I'm cooking, cleaning or lounging at home, or when I'm at work but not writing.
Post by notagoddess on Aug 13, 2015 9:24:24 GMT -5
shadesofgold, I'm glad your thyroid and ovarian tests came back fine. It seems there's no clear answer on the progesterone, but if it were me, I'd do the 7DPO test. It's not a great test, but maybe it would point out something? I just wouldn't want to leave any stone unturned.
What are you doing to GKU? Sex, PNV, BBT, OPKs in a few days
R/R/CS: Hoping for a shorter cycle even though I think it's an unrealistic dream. The earliest I've o'd (since tracking) is CD17 (which was AWESOME), but besides that they've mostly been high 20s, 30s, or early 40s.
GTKY: Besides TCF, what other websites do you visit regularly? Another couple of forums (not GKU related), facebook, and gmail mostly. Oh and amazon, ebay, and pinterest!
shadesofgold - I usually go through what's left and get the best value. I tend to start with wide receivers/running backs. Last year I had Romo with Dalton as a backup. The year before I had Rodgers and he got hurt. Usually Luck and P. Manning go first in our drafts due to being in Indiana and all. Patriots players kind of get taken near the end because no one wants to have to cheer for the Pats.
Post by sleepymonkey on Aug 13, 2015 9:58:14 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 3/3
CD: 6
What are you doing to GKU? BBT, OPKs
R/R/CS: My temps are still higher than average for pre-O. Last month they were in the low-mid 97's but the past 3 days, they have gone from upper 97's to lower 98's, which from what I have seen is high for pre-O. WTF body? With that and my unusually short and light period, I cam *thisclose* to take an hpt this morning just to make sure.
GTKY: Besides TCF, what other websites do you visit regularly? So many. Yahoo, People, CNN, Slate, just to name a few.
What are you doing to GKU? CD1 today so nothing yet.
R/R/CS: My LP has gone from 15 to 12 to 11 to 9 in the past 4 cycles of full charts I have. I know that in theory LP is supposed to be pretty standard month to month, but of course can vary by a few days. So, I am assuming I should not be worried about this change in LP and the variance I have each month, but wanted to run it by GKU?
GTKY: Besides TCF, what other websites do you visit regularly? Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, CNN, and quite a few other news sources.
shadesofgold - I usually go through what's left and get the best value. I tend to start with wide receivers/running backs. Last year I had Romo with Dalton as a backup. The year before I had Rodgers and he got hurt. Usually Luck and P. Manning go first in our drafts due to being in Indiana and all. Patriots players kind of get taken near the end because no one wants to have to cheer for the Pats.
Ha, my league was the same way - we are mostly Denver fans, and nobody wants to have to cheer for NE. My draft strategy last year was similar - take an RB the first round since they are a shallower talent pool. That's how I got Marshawn Lynch - I wouldn't have won without him!
What are you doing to GKU? CD1 today so nothing yet. R/R/CS: My LP has gone from 15 to 12 to 11 to 9 in the past 4 cycles of full charts I have. I know that in theory LP is supposed to be pretty standard month to month, but of course can vary by a few days. So, I am assuming I should not be worried about this change in LP and the variance I have each month, but wanted to run it by GKU?
GTKY: Besides TCF, what other websites do you visit regularly? Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, CNN, and quite a few other news sources.
Sorry for CD1, lady. FWIW, I went from 10 day LP to 9 days to 8 days within 4 cycles, so I feel your pain. 10 or 11 days once in awhile shouldn't be a problem, but if you have 3 consecutive cycles with fewer than 10 days, then you should call your doctor. It is really difficult to diagnose the problem (as I'm discovering) but it could signal a thyroid or hormone problem and both are relatively easy to correct. The fact that you've gotten consistently shorter every cycle makes me think it isn't random, but hopefully this cycle is better. Anecdote, but the cycle I started clean eating (cutting sugar, packaged foods and white carbs) I went from 8 days to 10 days. I've heard a lot of similar stories about correcting through nutrition.
Thanks shadesofgold! That is helpful, and interesting that you were able to lengthen yours through diet! If mine continues to be on the shorter side I would definitely look into that, eating healthier is something I always could use motivation for anyway. This is probably totally coincidental, but it seems right as I really increased my running routine a few months ago, my LP began decreasing. Each month I've been running further distances/more often so I was worried that this was impacting my LP length but also worried I was being irrational and "borrowing trouble" which I didn't want to do either. I guess we'll see what the next few months bring!
Thanks shadesofgold! That is helpful, and interesting that you were able to lengthen yours through diet! If mine continues to be on the shorter side I would definitely look into that, eating healthier is something I always could use motivation for anyway. This is probably totally coincidental, but it seems right as I really increased my running routine a few months ago, my LP began decreasing. Each month I've been running further distances/more often so I was worried that this was impacting my LP length but also worried I was being irrational and "borrowing trouble" which I didn't want to do either. I guess we'll see what the next few months bring!
Hi All! I intro'd yesterday, hope it is okay I hop in here!
Cycle/Month:7/8
CD:1
What are you doing to GKU? BBT, Sex, OPK's, staying hydrated
R/R/CS: CD1 sucks, I knew it was coming after a huge temp drop and spotting yesterday but it still sucks. Both emotionally and physically.
GTKY: Besides TCF, what other websites do you visit regularly? Like others mostly apps on my phone. Facebook, instragram, pinterest. I'm also a big football fan and am in a fantasy league and pickem league.
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walkek85, I love canned green beans! I've always wanted to get in on the canning game but have just not gotten around to it. For some reason all of the sterilizing of jars freaks me out a little.
Cycle/Month:6 (2 al)
CD: 2
What are you doing to GKU? Waiting to bone.
R/R/CS: Feeling optimistic! I'm excited for back to school and to have a regular and busy routine again.
GTKY: Besides TCF, what other websites do you visit regularly? Hmm, facebook, pinterest, nytimes, tripadvisor (I love planning trips in my head)
R/R/CS: Pretty sure that I O'd yesterday. I got a nice temp spike this morning. I'll hang out here until I get my CH. We also might try to HIO tonight just in case... but after getting such a clear temp spike today (and correlating OPK's), if I did O yesterday, it would probably be too late if we had sex tonight, correct?
GTKY: Besides TCF, what other websites do you visit regularly? Gmail, facebook, amazon, a few blogs that I read
walkek85, I love canned green beans! I've always wanted to get in on the canning game but have just not gotten around to it. For some reason all of the sterilizing of jars freaks me out a little.
Cycle/Month:6 (2 al)
CD: 2
What are you doing to GKU? Waiting to bone.
R/R/CS: Feeling optimistic! I'm excited for back to school and to have a regular and busy routine again.
GTKY: Besides TCF, what other websites do you visit regularly? Hmm, facebook, pinterest, nytimes, tripadvisor (I love planning trips in my head)
I loooooove Tripadvisor so much. I definitely visit that site a fair amount too.
Post by hydrangea1019 on Aug 13, 2015 12:42:54 GMT -5
Cycle: 14 CD: 7 WAYDTGKU: bbt green tea bcomplex and b6. OPKs to start next week RRCS: had a mild cry fest last night when DH came home. He's so great to sit with me, let me cry, and then he knows the right time to make me laugh. GTKY: usually just local news stations, FB, and email.
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