WTDS 9/21

[penguin129]

Good morning all you lovely ladies!!!

The Waiting to Do Something Thread is posted once a week (usually on Mondays) for those of us that experience long, extended cycles. Whether it's medicated cycles, long (45ish+ days) cycles, postpartum/breastfeeding, TTA, on the bench, or something else, this is the place we gather throughout the week to discuss and vent about our slightly unique situation.


Numbers:

Circumstances:

R/R/NFNSQ:

GTKY- If you could be a character in your favorite TV show, past or present, who would you want to be?

[penguin129]

Numbers: CD 15 at least 3 months out from TFAS

Circumstances: waiting to TFAS until after the New Year and I can get an opinion from my obgyn and a new family doctor (possibly a specialist) for my thyroid

R/R/CS: After finding out my TSH levels are still not regulated last week we decided I should find a new doctor to treat me. H wanted me to do it now, but I wanted to wait. I'll be getting insurance in January and hope to have a larger variety of doctors to choose from that we'll be able to afford vs paying out of pocket and self pay fees for everything. We decided this was the best decision. The decision to wait was really hard on H because he had his heart set on another summer baby so he could be home for the first month. He really enjoyed being the one who took care of DD at night for the first month we had her. He's worried about missing the birth of our next LO, but I don't think that'll happen since it'd be a scheduled C-Section. I told him maybe we'd have the next LO during winter break. Who knows?
TLDR:

GTKY: I'd want to be Lily from HIMYM, Meridteh from Grey's, or any of the Braverman's from Parenthood.

[fem]

penguin129 I swore I would never have another winter baby because I hated being cooped up and isolated all winter. But I've learned that I have very little control when planning things, so as the months go by it looks more and more likely.
Numbers:

Circumstances:Still waiting for my cycle to return, nursing my 22mo.

R/R/NFNSQ: I'm ready to be done nursing but she is so attached to it, it would break my heart to wean her. Trying to cut back.

GTKY- If you could be a character in your favorite TV show, past or present, who would you want to be?
As I'm binge watching Gilmore Girls again, I'll go with Rory.

[hurricanerek]

Good morning penguin129! I'm sure the decision to wait was such a hard one to make. I think it is so wise to seek an opinion from another doctor though. You can stay here as long as you'd like!

Numbers: CD2 of practice cycle 3

Circumstances: TFAS in December

R/R/NFNSQ: AF waited to arrive until after my race on Saturday! I didn't PR but still won my age group. Now that we're into the fall, DH is starting to get excited for ttc again. I can't believe how close we are getting.

GTKY- If you could be a character in your favorite TV show, past or present, who would you want to be?
Can I be a boy? I choose Darryl from The Office.

[nuggetrn]

penguin129, Sorry for the change in plans and I am sorry your husband is taking it kind of hard. I am glad you were able to talk about it and come to a mutual decision. Hopefully the new year brings better doctors with your new insurance and you can get things with your thyroid figured out a little better.

hurricanerek, Great job winning your age group!! I am glad your period was nice enough to wait til after the race!!

[acorn99]

Numbers:
Cycle 4/Month 6 CD35
Circumstances:
long irregular cycles
R/R/NFNSQ:
I was reallyreally hoping that I would O earlier again this cycle. So far, nothing. I thought I was gearing up to O, but it seems my body was just fucking with me. I am so much hoping that this does not end up being an anovulatory cycle. I know it is still early yet, but I am just feeling down this cycle. 
GTKY- If you could be a character in your favorite TV show, past or present, who would you want to be? Claire Fraser, because

[singingsea]

Sept 21, 2015 9:17:28 GMT -5 acorn99 said:

Damn I'd do bad things to him. I've only read the first Oulander book. Really need to get my shit together.

[nuggetrn]

Numbers: CD28

Circumstances: Supposed to be Cycle 1 of NTNP... PCOS

R/R/NFNSQ:

SPOILER: Click to show

{Extremely long and whiney rant} I am having a hard time right now... everything seems to be going wrong and I feel like our lives are in a constant place of upheaval. We sold our house so we could buy a house we were going to move my grandma into, she had a stroke, the house fell through, we decided to build. We had to move in with my parents, my grandma goes into the emergency room, unexpectedly passes about 2 weeks ago. My husband lost his job on Friday. We're still living with my parents. My stepdad has as of late been rather unwelcoming. I feel like we are in the way, imposing on their lives, ruining their time together.... at this point I just want to be out of their house. I feel like we are going to owe them for the rest of our lives because they let us move in with them.

I think we are back to TTA? DH had an interview on Friday (he lost his job at 0730, started calling around and had an interview by 1230), we will find out hopefully today whether or not he got the job. But right now he is acting like he doesn't even want to chance it even if he finds another job right away because he is worried about our finances. I applied for a part time job with hospice. Which sucks... I don't exactly want to be working two jobs again. But some extra money in the short term seems like a good idea plus I suppose it gets me out of the house.

Part of me knows he is right, but the pessimistic side of me is at this moment wondering if this period of NTNP is even going to produce a pregnancy. I haven't ovulated in nearly 3 months, I guess I am not that concerned about a pregnancy even happening. But the prospect of actually making the decision to go back to TTA is not what I want right now.

So basically I have no idea where we stand or what our plans are right now.

TL;DR: Crappy life circumstances have more than likely resulted in us returning to TTA. I'm not happy about it.

GTKY: The first thing that popped into my head... I would be a kid in Ms. Frizzle's classroom. That sounds decently fun at this point.

[dashook]

penguin129, I'm sorry your H is bummed but it sounds like you put a lot of thought into your decision and that it will ultimately be a good one for you and your family.
fem, my LO is younger than yours but I'm also waiting for my cycle to return and have thought ahead to when I should wean...even the thought of doing it before he's really ready makes me sad so I can relate at least somewhat! Hugs to you.
hurricanerek, congrats on winning your age group--that's awesome and I am impressed!
acorn99, ((hugs)). I'm sorry you're feeling down and I really hope this cycle will get its shit together for you.

ETA: oh my gosh, nuggetrn, I'm so sorry, that is so much for any one person to deal with.  I don't have any advice but just want to let if you ever want to talk or vent, feel free to PM me.  

[singingsea]

Numbers: Cycle 11/1AL CD 6

Circumstances: On the bench one cycle due to loss.

R/R/NFNSQ: I'm really glad the worst of this is over. I'm starting to feel like myself again.

GTKY- If you could be a character in your favorite TV show, past or present, who would you want to be? The Doctor. Duh. All of space and time.

[dashook]

Numbers: Coming up on 8.5 months PP.

Circumstances: Still BFing my little guy and no signs that AF is going to return any time soon. Not using any BC but we can't really TFAS until I have a cycle.

R/R/NFNSQ: Things are still good, though extremely busy, at my new job. Most days I get home after LO is already in bed, and he has been STTN for like 7 weeks now, so I was sort of kind of hoping that the decrese in nursing sessions would kickstart my cycle again, but so far no dice. Idk why but all of a sudden I am really anxious to TTC again.

GTKY- If you could be a character in your favorite TV show, past or present, who would you want to be?
Maybe Phoebe from Friends...I would love to see what it's like to be that carefree and whimsical.

Or Angela Chase from MSCL, because--duh--Jordan Catalano.

[Ray]

Posting and running

Numbers: still TTA.

Circumstances: waiting for house to sell.

R/R/NFNSQ: still no movement on the house. apparently my b/w and u/s are in to my doc but they are refusing to tell me anything over the phone. and they cancelled my appt. today and rescheduled it for 2 weeks from now (thanks) so I have more waiting to do. AND i just found out that because they waited to today to cancel my suppy teacher for the afternoon (for my appt) and that she didn't check her email and still came to the school I might still get charged half a sick day and she might still get paid even though I am the one still here working the afternoon. I am so beyond pissed at everything today and just done with all of it.

/rant

GTKY- If you could be a character in your favorite TV show, past or present, who would you want to be? Star trek because space is cool.

Lunch bell just rang so I gtg - will be back to read up after school

[Ray]

penguin129, I hope you have more luck with a specialist! GL with weaning fem,and congratulations on your race hurricanerek, FX you O soon acorn99,glad you are feeling better singingsea,

Nugget - I'm sorry you are having a rough go right now. I can totally empathize re: hating the concept of TTA. I really hope that you are able to get your finances in order soon, and that until you guys get back out on your own, that your step father can change his attitude. feel free to PM if you are in a particularly vent-ful mood.

eta nuggetrn,

[sammysam]

I hope you don't mind if I join in. I used to mainly lurk on the OAD board...posting occasionally...but SO and I had a few rather intense discussions over the past few months and, well, here I am for now. I hope you'll have me.

Numbers: CD2...4 months out from TFAS

Circumstances: Still BFing almost 20 month old DD. Hoping to start TFAS in January if all goes well...although SO has a history of changing his mind...

R/R/CS: We just bought a new house and renos will likely take over a year. Right now due to work and childcare SO and I are living in different places...me with my mom (who takes care of DD while I am at work) which means that TTC is going to be an interesting challenge this time around. We didn't live together when we were trying for DD (due to work...we have been together 15 years) but this time around I have a 1.5 year old who clings to me when I get home from work and who won't sleep unless I am beside her. And the only real place we'll be able to HIO will be the new house which will be under construction. I'm 36 and SO is 48 so I don't want to wait until the new house is ready to start trying. So here I am. We compromised on January.

GTKY: Wait...what is television again? I miss it.

[teachermomtobe]

penguin129, That must have been a very difficult decision to make. Hopefully you can get your TSH levels in check with a new doctor.
hurricanerek, DH and I are watching The Office from the beginning on Netflix. I saw it when it was originally on but watching it in sequence nightly is so much better! Glad AF decided to wait until after your race and congrats on winning your age group.
acorn99, Hope you O soon. Sorry you're feeling so down this cycle
nuggetrn, Wow, you really have been dealt a tough hand lately. Sorry to hear about DH's job situation and the living situation. FX for DH's potential new job.
Ray, I can't believe they cancelled your appt so last minute! If a sub showed up for me I probably would have taken the afternoon and did whatever I wanted. It's stupid you're possibly being docked a sick day.
Welcome sammysam. GL with TFAS!

Numbers: CD12

Circumstances: irregular anovulatory cycles

R/R/NFNSQ: Not much going on here. Next Monday I have an ultrasound for my ovaries that I pushed for since I felt like my BW wasn't clear and my doctor was willing to write me off. I don't want there to be anything "wrong" but I am looking forward to having more answers.

GTKY- If you could be a character in your favorite TV show, past or present, who would you want to be? Phoebe from Friends. She is so the opposite of me I think it would be fun to be someone totally different!

[Ray]

teachermomtobe - I didn't know she showed. The secretary sent her home. Had I'd known I would've gone home for the afternoon lol

[amandamh2]

Circumstances: 5 months PP, TTA for a few months yet. No cycles due to BC, also BFing. Looking to stop BC early January, TFAS starting in February.

R/R/NFNSQ: This week I got sick for the first time since having my baby, who is also sick. Caring for a sick baby when all you want to do is curl up and sleep is not fun.

GTKY- If you could be a character in your favorite TV show, past or present, who would you want to be?
I'm not a big series watcher but have a guilty pleasure for a lot of reality competitions. Can I just be a competitor on Survivor?

[nuggetrn]

Sept 21, 2015 18:53:12 GMT -5 Ray said:

teachermomtobe - I didn't know she showed. The secretary sent her home. Had I'd known I would've gone home for the afternoon lol

That's kind of crappy of them. The secretary should have known better and consulted with you first. I feel Like she needs educated on what happens when she does that.

[gabride2010]

I hope your TSH straightens out soon penguin129!

fem Good luck with weaning!

hurricanerek Good job on your race! Glad your H is getting excited about TTC.

nuggetrn I'm so sorry to hear about everything going on in your life. I'm here if you need to talk!

acorn99 Sorry your body is messing with you. I hope you O soon!

singingsea I hope this benched cycle passes quickly for you! So sorry for your loss.

dashook Yay for your LO to STTN!

Ray That sucks that they moved your appt back 2 weeks. I hope you get some interest in your house this week!

@sammysan Welcome! Have fun doing your house projects.

teachermomtobe I hope you get some answers from the US!

amandamh2 I hope you and your LO feel better soon!

AFM...
Numbers: CD 60 of Cycle 1 off BCP

Circumstances: TTA until February using condoms and the pull out method.

R/R/NFNSQ: Well...I made it to CD 60, and I called for Provera today. I took my first pill tonight. I'm not looking forward to having a period, but maybe this will jumpstart my body somehow (I'm just wishful thinking).

Rant here...
I'm so annoyed at my life not being where and what I wanted at this stage. I'm very frustrated, and I've had a short temper this last week. I don't want to be that person who is always irritated/mad. I just want to feel content with life right now!

Rant over...

GTKY: I think I would be Brennan from Bones. I love that show!

[dashook]

Welcome, sammysam!
amandamh2, hope you and LO are feeling better! Survivor is the best...new season on Wednesday!!!
gabride2010, ((hugs)) lady...I know that frustrated feeling all too well, having been there myself many times. I'm so sorry you find yourself there and I really hope things start looking up for you soon.

[gabride2010]

Thank you dashook! I appreciate the hugs so much!

[penguin129]

fem Thanks for the commiseration. I really could care less what month the new baby would be born in.
hurricanerek I'm glad your H is getting more excited about TTC. YAY!
nuggetrn So many hugs are being sent your way. I know how it feels to have job loss. I'm so sorry your family is making you feel unwelcome in their home. I hope you H gets something quickly like my H did. Maybe it will be for the better. Sorry you are possibly heading back to TTA.
acorn99 Sorry your body is messing with your.
singingsea I'm sorry to see your here. I hope you feel more and more like yourself as the days pass.
dashook I'm happy to hear the new job is going well. YAY for STTN!
Ray Sorry your appointment got canceled. It stinks you have to wait again to find out the results.
sammysam Welcome! I came over to GKU from OAD back in April I think. You may have read my intro over there on the intro page.
teachermomtobe I hope the U/S gives you some answers.
amandamh2 I hope you and your LO get well soon. Sending healthy thoughts your way.
gabride2010 Sending hugs your way. It seems life never turns out how we plan. Sorry you had to take the Provera.

[Girlymama79]

penguin129 so sweet of your husband to want to be up at night. He is a winner!

fem 22 months with no period is spectacular!! For everyone but ttcers of course.

acorn99 fx for O!

nuggetrn ((hugs)) I hope YH gets the job. Job issues are the worst! DH might not have any work till April.

singingsea glad you're starting to feel like yourself again.

@sch831 I'm staring to think this whole sttn = af is a lie

amandamh2 hope you and lo get better soon!

[Girlymama79]

Numbers: lo is 3 months old

Circumstances: waiting for the return of af

R/R/NFNSQ: DH might not have any work till about April. While we have savings to get us to then it doesn't really seem like the smartest thing to do to add a pregnancy to the mix. We decided to reevaluate when af comes. While it might be smart to wait I also have a history of infertility so waiting is also stupid.

GTKY- If you could be a character in your favorite TV show, past or present, who would you want to be?

Darryl from TWD

[sammysam]

Thanks for the welcome everyone! I have read through everyone's posts and will try to get to know you all a little better as time goes on so I can start jumping in to the conversation more. I am exclusively on mobile so I will do my best.

penguin129 I recognize you from OAD. I started lurking OAD quite regularly on TD before the shift happened...since DD was born in January 14...and followed the board here where I finally intro'd and started participating a bit. I have noticed there are a few from OAD now who are starting to TFAS. It's nice to know I'm not the only one.

[gabride2010]

Thank you penguin129!

[acorn99]

penguin129, I am sorry for all your current doctor troubles and stresses.
fem, good luck with cutting back on the nursing, weaning can be so emotional.
hurricanerek, way to go with your race!!
nuggetrn, I am so so sorry for all your troubles, so many ****hugs****
singingsea, I am very happy to hear you are feeling a bit better!
Ray, I am sorry for your current appointment induced limbo. I hope they get you in soon to talk about your results!
sammysam, good luck TFAS! Welcome!
teachermomtobe, good luck with you ultrasound next week!
gabride2010, I hope the provera does its job for you.
Girlymama79, While I would love to be as badass as Darryl is, I would much rather bone him. WHo knew I would ever say that about someone as greasy as him.

[mosdub]

penguin129 I'm so sorry you've extended your bench time. I'm sure that was a frustrating call to make, but hopefully it is for the best.

acorn99 Sorry for the late O

nuggetrn Oh nugget I'm so sorry for all of the unfortunate and tragic things that have seemed to snowball for you recently. I hope you and your H are able to find stable ground and independence soon.

singingsea I'm glad you're beginning to feel like your old self again (hugs)

Ray UGH I'M MAD FOR YOU for the cancellation, for no answers via phone, for being docked a sick day when it wasn't your fault. Also hope you get the info from your U/S and B/W soon.

[mosdub]

Numbers: 22 weeks post loss

Circumstances: Waiting for hCG to drop to 0 following a partial molar pregnancy.

R/R/NFNSQ: My latest hCG number is....14! Down from 23, so that is about a 40% drop over the course of 2 weeks. I'll take it! I was mentally preparing for 16 so I am pleasantly surprised for it to be at 14. SO CLOSE to being in the single digits! And from there so close to being NEGATIVE (under 5)! The nurse who called to tell me my number said we will have to have a party when it hits 0 I agreed. Maybe Halloween will be my "I'm back to 0 hormones!" party haha.

GTKY- If you could be a character in your favorite TV show, past or present, who would you want to be? Garfield. Lasagna and naps all day every day.

[Ray]

mosdub thanks. I was literally beyond pissed yesterday, and a ball of anxiety today about the whole situation.