Waiting to Ovulate (9/12)

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Good Morning, Ms. @pineappleoranges, you don't need to put in DPO in this one.

Month/Cycle: 14/17

CD: 11

What are you doing to GKU: Waiting for MH to come home for the weekend.

RRCS: It looks like I will O in a few days. So we'll probably hit atleast one day in FW, maybe 2. I'm not particularly optimistic about TTC lately.

One thing you wish you knew/did differently about GKU: That I should have gone off the pill earlier so I could have tracked my cycles better before we started TTC.

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Not to distrsct from the purpose of this thread, but I am highly amused that my post now has a love tit that says @pineappleoranges, would jiggle my jello.

[butlerfan]

Cycle/Month:10/11

CD 3

What are you doing to GKU: bbt

RRCS: uti yesterday so on antibiotics now and I seem to have about a 36 period that was light....my body is being very weird right now. I laughed to myself about backup birth control for the antibiotics though (I know they have to tell you)


One thing you wish you knew/did differently about GKU. That even though I knew it can take a year realistically I wish I knew how hard that would be since I swear we are taught in sex ed that its so easy to get pregnant by mistake. Tv and movies don't help.

[butlerfan]

Sept 12, 2015 7:15:27 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

Not to distrsct from the purpose of this thread, but I am highly amused that my post now has a love tit that says @pineappleoranges, would jiggle my jello.

I'm mobile on weekends so nice to know the love tit of the day

[requiressnacks]

Cycle/Month:11/12

CD 7

What are you doing to GKU: BBT, OPKs and sex at some point

RRCS: I have a gross sinus infection. It's non sexy.

butlerfan, I'm on antibiotics and I chuckled when the pharmacist mentioned back up BC


One thing you wish you knew/did differently about GKU.

I wish I had started temping immediately. We did a few NTNP cycles before we really started trying and it was such a waste of time.

[kayladawn91]

Cycle: 8 total (5 AL)

CD: 18

What are you doing to GKU? BBT, CM, PNV, EOD

RRCS: Nope.

GTKY: I don't know actually

[jwinct]

Cycle/Month: #1

CD: 14


What are you doing to GKU: BBT (not doing a very good job with this), CM, sex


RRCS: I wish I'd been better about temping this month because my temps are wacky (due to drinking wine and poor sleep) and I don't think I'll be able to tell when I O, based on my chart. I didn't temp during AF because I'm temping vaginally and I don't like having all that data missing. Based on my history, I tend to have a 28/29 day cycle, so I should be Oing right about now, but my CM was dry yesterday and so far today. I don't think I Oed on Thursday because my temp didn't go up that much.


One thing you wish you knew/did differently about GKU: I can't really think of anything. I already have two kids and I read TCOYF before we TTC and felt extremely informed. Back then, I went of BCP and we used condoms for a month while I charted that first cycle off the pill and then we TTC the second month. I was very fortunate and got pregnant that first cycle, both times, despite only having one working fallopian tube.

[akraus2015]

I GO HERE AGAIN!!!!!!!

Cycle/Month: 11 (1 AL)

CD: 1

GKU: finally having sex again

RRCS: I have never been so excited for CD1. Can't wait to start temping again and figure out what's going on with my body.

GTKY: There's so much I wish I would have known. Mostly just that it would be a very stressful, emotional process that would require me to be strong, patient, and keep my faith. I honestly thought it would be really easy.

[txmommy14]

Cycle/Month: 9/10 (3 AL)

CD: 18

What are you doing to GKU: PNV, water, EOD, BBT, CM

RRCS: Just waiting. I got an almost positive OPK this morning, but I'm always skeptical of positive OPKs first thing in the morning with FMU...I feel like it could be a false positive. Every time that happens I seem to get a much lighter one later in the afternoon. I really have barely gotten any other signs so I doubt I'm about to ovulate.

One thing you wish you knew/did differently about GKU: Hmmm. I'm not sure. I might wish that I did less. I've been tracking everything/temping intensely the whole time. I think that made me burnt out/stressed more quickly.

[rungirlrun]

Cycle/Month: 4/4

CD: 7

What are you doing to GKU: PNV, water, trying EOD for now, BBT

RRCS: Not much today

One thing you wish you knew/did differently about GKU: Both times TTC, I waited until I was 100% ready to be pregnant to start trying. I thought it would happen right away. I wish I had started trying earlier both times bc I immediately want to be pregnant and start to get all anxious and crazy.

[ellabee]

Thanks for starting @pineappleoranges!
Sorry about the uti butlerfan. Boo to that .
Ugh. Hate sinus infections requiressnacks. Hope it goes away quickly.
Glad to hear CD1 showed for you akraus2015!
I feel you on confusing opks txmommy14. Hope they show you something difinitive soon.

Cycle/Month: 3
CD: 19
What are you doing to GKU: bbt, pnv, opk
RRCS: Still no positive opk. *sigh*. Today was super light - lighter than the last few days. Still side-eyeing a possible O on CD15, but mostly doubtful.


One thing you wish you knew/did differently about GKU: To not get my hopes up so early when TFAS. We conceived DD on cycle 1 and I was stupidly optimistic that it would happen as easily the second time around. Managing expectations is my new m.o.

[mikaela20]

Good morning ladies!

Cycle/Month: 4/6

CD:28

What are you doing to GKU: temping,opk's, sex

RRCS: Well my predicted fertile period has come and gone. Opk's even lighter now. Kinda bummed cuz I think this will be another long cycle. I have been really stressed at work and putting on long hours, I wonder if that's causing my delayed ovulation?


One thing you wish you knew/did differently about GKU: We waited to start TTC the moment I got permanent at work with wicked benefits and Mat leave. I kind of wish we started trying sooner or at least NTNP sooner. I started temping half way through our first cycle so I'm happy I got that started right away. Reading all the comments about getting testing done sooner is making think I should start looking into making Appts and getting referrals once we hit our 6th cycle. I just have a regular GP right now who I rarely see.

[easilyunamused]

Happy Saturday!

Cycle/Month: 12

CD: 10

What are you doing to GKU: Bbt, opks, gonna get all the sex.

RRCS:I have my yearly checkup on Wed, smack dab in the middle of my potential FW. It wasn't supposed to be like that when I made the appt, but my last cycle wanted to last longer. I hope it doesn't mess with my body Oing at a good time.


GTKY: There isn't really anything I could have done differently, besides start trying right after the wedding. But that timing wouldn't have worked. Luckily I left the knot and went to TD right after and learned a lot about what I needed to do to GKU. I just wish my body would cooperate.

[hydrangea1019]

Hola!

thanks for starting us off this morning @pineappleoranges! I keep telling myself that I am going to go to the doctor but then I end up not because it hasn't been a year since our loss. Then I look back at the time lost and I think "maybe we should've gone". Come Jan. if we got nothing still, we are going, no doubt.
@wallflwr926, Yay for H coming home in time for FW. FX you guys get a good attempt in!
butlerfan, FX those antibiotics kick in and get rid of the uti. Those can be so painful. Hope it isn't a bad one.
requiressnacks, hope you feel better soon! I think sinus infections are the thing right now. I have two co-workers and my mom battling it.
jwinct, You could just be O-ing later. My little anticdote: My first month temping I had a freak out because my cycles had "always" been 28 days and I ended up not Oing until cd25 (which made it a 35 day cycle). Now I know that I can ovulate anywhere from cd12-35. I mainly O around cd18, but I vary.
akraus2015, this is strange, but welcome back!! Now I hope I don't see you back here after this cycle lol

Cycle: 15 (6 TTCAL cycles)
CD:6
WAYDTGKU: it seems the blood is coming to a stop... yay!!!! Back to temping starting Monday, then OPKs to start around cd10ish. PNV, B6, and Bcomplex are continuing.
RRCS: Nothing to report right now. Just happy that I am only spotting today.
GTKY: I wish I would have known from the very beginning that it is not NEARLY as easy as we were told. I think I would have saved myself a lot of heartache knowing that what we are going through is absolutely normal. I also would have started a lot sooner. I wouldn't have waited until we were "ready".

[Andrea]

Cycle/Month: 8/10

CD: 12

What are you doing to GKU: Metformin, Femara, PNV, Vitamin D


RRCS: Started OPKs today. Considering acupuncture next cycle if this one is a bust.

One thing you wish you knew/did differently about GKU: I wish I had listened to my gut and changed doctors sooner. I had seen the same gynecologist for 10 years and he did not think that my 2-4 cycles a year were a big deal. I could have had a PCOS dx years ago, and be better equipped to deal with the hand I was dealt.

[notagoddess]

Cycle/Month: 6 AL

CD: 13

What are you doing to GKU: BBT, CM, sex

RRCS: Nothing today.

One thing you wish you knew/did differently about GKU: I felt very informed, having read and re-read TCOYF. But if I could have known ahead of time how long it would take, I would have not put off looking for a better job or starting my master's.

[jwinct]

Sept 12, 2015 8:53:47 GMT -5 txmommy14 said:

Cycle/Month: 9/10 (3 AL)

CD: 18

What are you doing to GKU: PNV, water, EOD, BBT, CM

RRCS: Just waiting. I got an almost positive OPK this morning, but I'm always skeptical of positive OPKs first thing in the morning with FMU...I feel like it could be a false positive. Every time that happens I seem to get a much lighter one later in the afternoon. I really have barely gotten any other signs so I doubt I'm about to ovulate.

One thing you wish you knew/did differently about GKU: Hmmm. I'm not sure. I might wish that I did less. I've been tracking everything/temping intensely the whole time. I think that made me burnt out/stressed more quickly.

I don't use OPKs, but I was researching them recently because I might start next cycle if this one is a bust, and I read this on FF:

First morning urine is usually not the best for OPKs since your LH surge usually begins in early morning when you are still sleeping and may not be apparent in your first morning urine. If you test in the early morning, you may miss your surge entirely since LH levels may already be reduced by the next morning. Late morning or early afternoon is usually best unless the instructions suggest otherwise.

[txmommy14]

Yes, my problem is always that I drink so much water and pee so much during the day. When I get to this point in my cycle-I take several a day anyways. It's just confusing when they're positive each morning then negative throughout the day.

[penguin129]

Hi ladies! So I took my temperature this morning and it was the exact same as yesterday. I didn't retake it. Should I have? The my bbt is only 4 months old. Could it be the battery? Thanks all!

[cateyes]

Sept 12, 2015 17:24:47 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

Hi ladies! So I took my temperature this morning and it was the exact same as yesterday. I didn't retake it. Should I have? The my bbt is only 4 months old. Could it be the battery? Thanks all!

Lurking

I would wait a day or two. Maybe it was a fluke, maybe not. If you do switch, make a note for yourself so if the temps change drastically you can remember when exactly you switched.

[penguin129]

Thanks ladies!

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Sept 12, 2015 12:50:52 GMT -5 jwinct said:

Sept 12, 2015 8:53:47 GMT -5 txmommy14 said:

Cycle/Month: 9/10 (3 AL)

CD: 18

What are you doing to GKU: PNV, water, EOD, BBT, CM

RRCS: Just waiting. I got an almost positive OPK this morning, but I'm always skeptical of positive OPKs first thing in the morning with FMU...I feel like it could be a false positive. Every time that happens I seem to get a much lighter one later in the afternoon. I really have barely gotten any other signs so I doubt I'm about to ovulate.

One thing you wish you knew/did differently about GKU: Hmmm. I'm not sure. I might wish that I did less. I've been tracking everything/temping intensely the whole time. I think that made me burnt out/stressed more quickly.

I don't use OPKs, but I was researching them recently because I might start next cycle if this one is a bust, and I read this on FF:

First morning urine is usually not the best for OPKs since your LH surge usually begins in early morning when you are still sleeping and may not be apparent in your first morning urine. If you test in the early morning, you may miss your surge entirely since LH levels may already be reduced by the next morning. Late morning or early afternoon is usually best unless the instructions suggest otherwise.

Yes, this is correct; however, there are certain types of OPK tests that do require FMU, such as the CBFM.

[butlerfan]

Sept 12, 2015 11:50:45 GMT -5 hydrangea1019 said:

Hola!

thanks for starting us off this morning @pineappleoranges! I keep telling myself that I am going to go to the doctor but then I end up not because it hasn't been a year since our loss. Then I look back at the time lost and I think "maybe we should've gone". Come Jan. if we got nothing still, we are going, no doubt.
@wallflwr926, Yay for H coming home in time for FW. FX you guys get a good attempt in!
butlerfan, FX those antibiotics kick in and get rid of the uti. Those can be so painful. Hope it isn't a bad one.
requiressnacks, hope you feel better soon! I think sinus infections are the thing right now. I have two co-workers and my mom battling it.
jwinct, You could just be O-ing later. My little anticdote: My first month temping I had a freak out because my cycles had "always" been 28 days and I ended up not Oing until cd25 (which made it a 35 day cycle). Now I know that I can ovulate anywhere from cd12-35. I mainly O around cd18, but I vary.
akraus2015, this is strange, but welcome back!! Now I hope I don't see you back here after this cycle lol

Cycle: 15 (6 TTCAL cycles)
CD:6
WAYDTGKU: it seems the blood is coming to a stop... yay!!!! Back to temping starting Monday, then OPKs to start around cd10ish. PNV, B6, and Bcomplex are continuing.
RRCS: Nothing to report right now. Just happy that I am only spotting today.
GTKY: I wish I would have known from the very beginning that it is not NEARLY as easy as we were told. I think I would have saved myself a lot of heartache knowing that what we are going through is absolutely normal. I also would have started a lot sooner. I wouldn't have waited until we were "ready".

Seems to be helping with the uti part but I've been feeling nausea, headaches, and heartburn since I've started to take them.