WTDS 10/19

[Ray]

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:



Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's:



GTKY: What is something that you think is just awesome? (a la "The book of awesome" style)

[Ray]

Numbers: 17 cycles/19 months charting

Circumstances: waiting for house to sell/debt to be paid off

R/R/NFNSQ: This weekend was a rough weekend anxiety-wise. shit.. I also just realized that I completely forgot that today was supposed to be my OBGYN appt (I'm humoring my Dr) and I didn't switch preps and have none of my paper work. fuck.

GTKY: The sound of cracking ice when you pour a pop into the glass. Wearing my favourite pair of underwear. Getting the last poptart/fudgesicle/cookie etc.

[littlelion]

Numbers: 1 AL
Circumstances: Waiting to see my RE at the end of this month

Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's:
Felt the "waiting" from WTDS part a lot this weekend. Went to a baby shower on Saturday so that's probably what triggered it. I should be more proactive and do something, like monitor my BP, eat healthier, blah, blah, blah. I don't think it's sadness, it's more the anxiousness to start again and see what happens. Get whatever will happen over with. Does that sound pessimistic. Sorry guys. I'll stop here. 

GTKY: Let's see. Day 1 of my manicure. The first sip of coffee in the morning. Morning coffee always feels more gratifying than a later in the day one. 

[singingsea]

Numbers: Cycle 11/1AL CD34

Circumstances: Benched one cycle.

Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's: Just waiting for AF. Feel like it will be making it's appearance soon.

GTKY: What is something that you think is just awesome? (a la "The book of awesome" style) Warm hoodies or towels straight from the dryer. Mixing wasabi and soy sauce together. The smell of salt water.

[Ray]

oooh singingsea, good one with the wasabi/soy sauce.I'm also right there with ya re: first sip of coffee littlelion,

update: I managed to get my last period covered, I'm just going to give that teacher a double prep later in the week. I'll post another update after my appt to see what the obgn says. Maybe he won't be an idiot after all.

[Deleted]

Numbers: cycle 2 tracking, CD 31 of an anticipated 45

Circumstances: hypothyroid, and possible PCOS. I was on metformin to conceive DS, but the dr thinks it was just a symptom of the hypothyroidism. The long cycles are apparently hereditary, since my mom and all of her sisters had some sort of issues with ttc.

Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's: is it ok for me to post in this thread, since it is just a "normal" but long cycle?

GTKY: the feeling of freshly zambonied ice under skate, and no one else out there. It is so freeing to me that I smile just thinking of it

[sweetmelissa5]

Numbers: LO is 11 months old, been "trying" for most of her life

Circumstances: Still breastfeeding, no period, so just waiting for my cycle to return. I'm planning to wean at 12 months, so that should shake things up a bit.

Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's: I haven't been checking in lately because absolutely nothing is happening on the GKU front, and I feel like I'm always just saying the same exact thing, but now that I'm closer to weaning, I'm getting ready to really try again.

GTKY: What is something that you think is just awesome? (a la "The book of awesome" style) Successfully transferring a sleeping baby from the carseat to the bed.

[sweetmelissa5]

Oct 19, 2015 10:50:46 GMT -5 @sparky85 said:

Numbers: cycle 2 tracking, CD 31 of an anticipated 45

Circumstances: hypothyroid, and possible PCOS. I was on metformin to conceive DS, but the dr thinks it was just a symptom of the hypothyroidism. The long cycles are apparently hereditary, since my mom and all of her sisters had some sort of issues with ttc.

Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's: is it ok for me to post in this thread, since it is just a "normal" but long cycle?

GTKY: the feeling of freshly zambonied ice under skate, and no one else out there. It is so freeing to me that I smile just thinking of it

I'd say there really aren't any rules about who belongs here; if you think you do, then you're probably good.

[amandamh2]

@sparky85, yes to the freshly zambonied ice! So great.


Numbers: unknown

Circumstances: TTA before TFAS Feb/March 2016. BCP and BF

Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's: It's election day in Canada so off to vote soon. My DH is a politics nerd so we're having a results viewing party this evening complete with cake.

GTKY: What is something that you think is just awesome? (a la "The book of awesome" style) Early fall mornings with just a bit of frost. Making footprints in fresh snow. How clear the stars are out in the country. (I'm feeling outdoorsy today)


ETA: the guest speaker at my high school grad did a Book of Awesome style speech and it was the best

[Deleted]

Oct 19, 2015 10:56:41 GMT -5 sweetmelissa5 said:

Oct 19, 2015 10:50:46 GMT -5 @sparky85 said:

Numbers: cycle 2 tracking, CD 31 of an anticipated 45

Circumstances: hypothyroid, and possible PCOS. I was on metformin to conceive DS, but the dr thinks it was just a symptom of the hypothyroidism. The long cycles are apparently hereditary, since my mom and all of her sisters had some sort of issues with ttc.

Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's: is it ok for me to post in this thread, since it is just a "normal" but long cycle?

GTKY: the feeling of freshly zambonied ice under skate, and no one else out there. It is so freeing to me that I smile just thinking of it

I'd say there really aren't any rules about who belongs here; if you think you do, then you're probably good.

Thanks! I'm still getting a feel for the board and didn't want to step on any toes

[Ray]

you can definitely park yourself here @sparky85,

and another +1 to fresh ice.

in fact, also just watching the zambony driver flood the ice is awesome (unless he missed a spot)

[sammysam]

Numbers : N

Circumstances : TFAS in January. Still BFing 20 month old DD.

R/R: Another Canadian off to vote soon. I didn't make it here last week because it was Thanksgiving. So, after not getting a positive reading on my OPKs this month my period is now 6 days "late"...but because I don't know when/if I O'd I don't really know if I'm late. Of course this happens on the first cycle I try to track.

GTKY : The first day up north every year. Just being on the water makes me happy.

[BabyStandish]

Numbers:
Circumstances: Waiting for AF to come back/still BF'ing 9 month old

Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's:
Dh and I have officially stopped not trying to have a baby, but since LO is still stuck to the breast most of the day I don't think anything will actually happen for awhile.

GTKY: Fall and Christmas time. It just makes me so happy! I love that it's finally cooling off here. Also, a nice crisp beer after a long run. It just tastes so dang good.

[acorn99]

Numbers:
Cycle 4/ month 7 CD 63/9DPO
Circumstances:
long irregular cycles
Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's:
effing TWW.
GTKY: What is something that you think is just awesome? (a la "The book of awesome" style) Sleeping in freshly changed sheets, waking up from a nap that was just the right length feeling refreshed, and the first sip of a coll beer after a shitty day.

[nuggetrn]

Ray, Sorry you had a rough weekend! Hope your appt goes well!


littlelion, You are definitely entitled to a little bit of pessimism once and a while, don't feel bad about it. It's what you do after you are done being pessimistic that count. Big ((hugs)). Maybe instead of focusing on all the the things you feel like you should be doing pick one thing to accomplish, and hopefully that will give you some momentum to move forward.


@sparky85, Haiii! Welcome! You can definitely post here if you feel comfortable (and we will try to make sure that you do )


sweetmelissa5, Hey there! Month 12 is fast approaching! Good luck with weaning!


BabyStandish, Woo hoo!! Good luck!

[nuggetrn]

Numbers: CD56

Circumstances: NTNP, PCOS

Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's: So, CD56... I have been biding my time because I plan to call for Provera and see if my OB will up my metformin to 1500 once I hit CD60. So fun. ETA: Also I have a pimple right in the middle of my cheek that is just a huge bump and it has been forever since I got a pimple of this size on my cheek (most of what I get is on my chin/jawline) ARGH!!

In other news, I am working on getting a new job and I am super pumped about it!! I had a phone interview with the company's recruiter this morning and she is going to forward all of my info on to the manager. Plus, I know a girl who works there and she is putting in a good word for me as well!! I am excited. I enjoy my job right now but I am BORED, and the extra income is going to be a huge huge help with my husband's recent pay cut. Plus I will be eligible for benefits because his are kind of expensive.

GTKY: What is something that you think is just awesome? (a la "The book of awesome" style) - New sheets, lotion when your hands are especially dry, finding money in your coat or your purse that you didn't realize was there.

[penguin129]

Ray I'm glad you were able to get your class covered for your appointment. Have you heard anything about the potential buyers from last week?
littlelion Sorry for the feelz. I totally understand what you mean.
singingsea Hopefully your cycle ends/starts soon.
@sparky85 You can totally post here! I'm actually happy to be posting with another hypothyroid person.
sweetmelissa5 Hopefully weaning works for you and your cycle returns.
amandamh2 C'mon and hurry up 2016!
sammysam We might be burning the bench at the same time!
BabyStandish YAY for getting the green light to stop preventing.
acorn99 HUGS!
nuggetrn Yay for a new job and benefits! FX you get it.

[penguin129]

Numbers: CD 17 3 DPO

Circumstances: just over 2 1/2 months away from TFAS, Hypothryoidism

R/R/NFNSQ: I have an appointment Wednesday with the PA I see to pick up the blood work order for my TSH test. I'll probably get my test done Thursday or Friday, but we'll see. I'm not sure what I expect. I am just happy I'll be able to find a new doctor in January. Part of me is also like well should we NTNP in November and December and the other part is all no way. I haven't told H about it though. We will most likely wait to try until January.

GTKY: Walking by on the beach next to the shoreline and feeling the wet sand in my toes. Also feeling the weather change to fall.

[Ray]

penguin they said we are top 4, they like the house but worry about size (mom, dad, 2 kids + MIL) but will come back in a couple weeks for a second look. Other than that, nothing. I'm debating moving my office to the basement and setting up the room it's in now as a bedroom to show them that it really is big enough to be a bedroom (it's the smallest in the house and would have to be a bedroom for them. )

[Ray]

Also sitting in the obgyn office surrounded by pregglies and babies sucks

[singingsea]

I'm sorry Ray

[nuggetrn]

Oct 19, 2015 14:51:58 GMT -5 Ray said:

Also sitting in the obgyn office surrounded by pregglies and babies sucks

Sorry lady

I really Like your idea of changing your office to a bedroom though, especially if they are coming back in 2 weeks!

[bl1210]

Ray, I'm sorry you had a rough weekend! I hope your appointment goes well!

singingsea, FX for AF so you can burn that bench!!

@sparky85, it is quite alright that you hang out here. I have PCOS and tend to hang out here most of the time. Welcome!!

nuggetrn, good luck on the new job potential!!

penguin129, hope your appointment this week goes well!!

[bl1210]

Numbers: Month 14

Circumstances: PCOS, 1500mg Metformin

Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's: I finished Provera Wednesday now I just need AF to arrive so I can start our first round of clomid.

GTKY: What is something that you think is just awesome? (a la "The book of awesome" style) +1 for the first sip of coffee in the mornings!! Also, having all of my animals greet me whether it be first thing in the morning or when I'm coming home. They all warm my heart

[Ray]

Sorry for the PWing

Anywho just got out of the obgyn's office. I basically just gave a history, reviewed my u/s and b/w results from last month, he explained how cycles and conception works (thanks doc) said there isn't anything indicating my tubes are blocked so they'll start with a SA for DH since its been 8 years since he had a kid. And if that comes back fine they'll put me on clomid.

Cue screeching tires.

I told them I wanted an hsg first, and to check my androgen levels before considering that option if DHs SA comes back normal.

If all that comes back normal, I'll ask him what the monitoring plan is for medicated cycles. If it sounds fine, I'll stick with him. If I'm uncomfortable with it I will move to a specialist (I'd go now but A: it may be unnecessary and B: he's 2.5hrs away)

TL;DR no new news, DH going for a SA, may switch docs if necessary.

[penguin129]

Sending hugs Ray.

[mosdub]

Numbers: 6ish months since the D&C
Circumstances: Following hCG to negative (under 5) from a partial molar pregnancy
Rants/Raves/No Flame No Shame Q's: I get to have my blood tested next week. Expecting something like 6 but hoping it's below 5 because that would mean I'm NEGATIVE!!!
GTKY: What is something that you think is just awesome? (a la "The book of awesome" style) When you grab your keys and happen to grab precisely the one you need without having to look through them.

[teachermomtobe]

Ray, I'm sorry you had a rough weekend. Glad you're advocating for yourself.
littlelion, Sorry you also had a rough weekend. Sometimes you need to allow yourself to feel a bit pessimistic. Hope it doesn't last long.
Welcome @sparky85! You can post here any time you want!
amandamh2, I love the viewing party with cake
nuggetrn, FX for you!
penguin129, Hope things go well with your blood work this week.

[littlelion]

Haha I stopped TCF'ing because I thought today was the 20th and we had an outage. 

Ray, hugs lady for the uncomfortable waiting room. But great idea to stage your office as a bedroom. 
singingsea, yay for burning the bench soon!
@sparky85, welcome!
sweetmelissa5, amandamh2,BabyStandish,
sammysam, hope your cycle works itself out!
acorn99, you get a big hug too!
nuggetrn, GL with the new job! Always exciting when better opportunities appear. And thanks for the advice, I need to get in gear. 
penguin129, I vote NTNP!   
bl1210, GL with your first clomid cycle
mosdub, FX you get your good numbers next week 

[Deleted]

Thanks for the warm welcome ladies! I'm on mobile or I would tag you all.

@ray I think staging as many bedrooms as possible is a great idea. Good luck with everything.