What are you doing to get knocked up: everything except ovulate, apparently
RRCS: I'm over this cycle. Just done. Five straight days of EWCM, favorable CP, sensitive boobs, and still my temp went slightly down today. We HIO all 5 days for all the good it did and I need a break. I also am up 2 pounds on the scale despite staying religiously within my calorie limits all week (including the weekend). I'm just pissed off at life this morning.
GTKY: Friday is here--tell us about your weekend plans! Tonight I'm going to a soup swap at my neighbor's house. I was up late finishing up my soup (curried coconut butternut bisque) and am excited to see what I get in exchange! Tomorrow we are going to a local brewery with some friends for a tour/sampling, and then Sunday hopefully cleaning the house and doing some cooking for the week.
Edited bc it kind of sounded like I thought that having sex would cause me to ovulate haha
Happy Friday! dashook your WAYDTGKU made me LOL. Hugs though, WTO is the worst.
Cycle/Month: 6/7
CD: 14
What are you doing to get knocked up: BBT, CM, MVs, aiming for EOD (though our work schedules these next few days may make that difficult-H nights tonight, me on nights Mon, and H on nights again Tues)
RRCS: ILs are coming over today. I don't know why they always plan to come out at the most inopportune times. DS is on the tail end of being sick and, because it's a weekday, DH wouldn't even be home during the day today except that he traded a shift with one of the other PAs and is working tonight. I know they want to see DS, but seriously? What's wrong with the weekend?
GTKY: See above for today. Tomorrow, DH will sleep some and then we're hoping to get to the home show for some inspiration. We're planning on selling our current house and building in the next 6-12 months. Sunday will likely be a lazy day. H still needs to finish his presentation for the Cardiovascular Confernce next month.
Post by ladytiffany24 on Jan 29, 2016 8:00:54 GMT -5
I go here again.
Cycle/Month: 4/3
CD: 1
What are you doing to get knocked up: Nothing yet.
RRCS: After reading some stuff this morning, I went with today as CD1 instead of yesterday for a couple of reasons. First, what I noticed last night around 10:20pm was more pinkish red than an actual full red flow. It was also only when I wiped and I didn't really need a pad overnight. Also, this may only really make sense in my brain, but I went to bed a little later than I typically do. So on most nights, I wouldn't have even seen anything that late. I know the key here is to just be consistent and chart the same way going forward if I run into the same issue.
ETA: My temp was still higher than it normally is when I start AF. Like, it didn't even hit my baseline from my previous cycle. I'm thinking it's because I've been trying to fight off a cold and even woke up a little nauseous this morning. Who knows. It was just weird.
GTKY: Friday is here--tell us about your weekend plans! Nothing too crazy. We'll go out to dinner tonight and either watch a movie or more of The Wire. Tomorrow we may try to find something to do outside because it's supposed to be like 50* out! Saturday night is wine night with my girlfriends so that should be fun. The Screen Actor's Guild Awards are also on Saturday night so I'll probably DVR them and we'll watch them on Sunday.
dashook, I could have written your post. Just know that I am your sister in frustration today. Huge hugs, and FX so hard for you to O!
britta, oh, home shows are SO much fun and so tempting. They make me want to do all the things to our house. Enjoy!
@sparky85, this chocolate fudge cake - please explain how I can get some in my belly. I accept overnight delivery...
Cycle/Month: 9/10 (I swear, if this number changes to 11 while I am still in WTO, I am blowing something up)
CD: 21
What are you doing to get knocked up: Same as dashook, everything but O. PNV, BBT, CM, EOD. Even brought a damn wondfo to work just in case.
RRCS: I think I have already ranted, but I have one more. H took me out to dinner last night bc he knew I was having a rough day. It was a Japanese steakhouse, and next to us at the table was a brand new baby. Kids don't bother me, but seeing this couple be where we want to be in life kinda hit me.
GTKY: Friday is here--tell us about your weekend plans! H is out of town for work tonight (funny how that happens) so I am going to the gym tonight solo and vegging out after. Saturday my BFF is in town for a fun day of climbing, yoga, and catching up. I cannot wait to see her!
I got it for $0.50 at the grocery store last week because the best before date was only a month away. I plan to bake it in a bundt pan and get either some whipped cream or a nice vanilla ice cream to go with it.
dashook sorry for the rough start to your Friday. I totally get the frustration of doing everything needed but your body just will not line up with it. So many hugs my friend.
ironbaby reading your rant just crushed my heart. Kids don't bother me either, but when I see a newborn...my heart just aches. Big hugs to you for having to get through that along with having such a frusting WTO.
RRCS: Nothing to complain about or rave about today.
GTKY: Friday is here--tell us about your weekend plans! Weight in is tomorrow and I hope I do good. Sunday is my mom's bday dinner that I'm preparing so I will be busy all weekend getting ready. I'm even making her birthday cake.
@sparky85, I really just want you to send me some cake.
mikaela20, Thanks. Yeah, it was hard. Especially because we were out in hopes of distracting me from how frustrated I am lately. Well, two glasses on wine later I really didn't care, so there's that.
Met in May 2011 Engaged November 2011 Married November 2013 Started TTC November 2015 Began Infertility Workup November 2016 BFP! Lucky #13 Cycle TTC Due Date: 9/5/2017
Met in May 2011 Engaged November 2011 Married November 2013 Started TTC November 2015 Began Infertility Workup November 2016 BFP! Lucky #13 Cycle TTC Due Date: 9/5/2017
What are you doing to get knocked up: Temping, checking CP and CM, sex, OPKs for shits and giggles
RRCS: I'm still on a high from last night's positive OPK. Oddly enough, I did two Wondfos on the same batch of urine as the Clear Blue digital, but neither one was conclusively positive. The first one looked to be close, but was too runny to be sure. And the second was definitely slightly lighter than the control. I actually did two digitals because I was hesitant to believe the first one. Both were positive.
Digital and Wondfo were decidedly negative this morning. Glad I was testing twice a day for shits and giggles. Otherwise I would have completely missed the surge. Since I didn't get a positive (or even a line darker than a squinter) during the fakeout earlier this cycle, I'm hoping this is the real deal and I'll ovulate. Please, pretty pretty please!
GTKY: Friday is here--tell us about your weekend plans! I'm on call, which means not much in the way of plans. I have an appointment with the eye doctor tomorrow to see how my new hard contacts are working out. Other than that, just chilling at home and hoping my pager stays quiet.
Met in May 2011 Engaged November 2011 Married November 2013 Started TTC November 2015 Began Infertility Workup November 2016 BFP! Lucky #13 Cycle TTC Due Date: 9/5/2017
GTKY: Friday is here--tell us about your weekend plans! Nothing too exciting over here. Looking forward to it being in the 50's and 60's the next few days & melting all this snow!
ladytiffany24 LT for the warm weather/weekend plans. Hugs for CD1
dashookironbaby sorry this WTO is so frustrating. Hoping you both move over to TWW soon!
What are you doing to get knocked up: Not much right now.
RRCS: Just a whole lotta waiting for a while.
GTKY: Friday is here--tell us about your weekend plans! We are painting our living room. Most of the walls are done but there is so much trim to prime and paint.
britta, that is annoying about your ILs. My mom does a similar thing; like she'll tell me she's coming up to see us from Sunday to Tuesday. She says it's because she doesn't want to commandeer our weekend time as a family but I think she's just weird lol
@sparky85, that sounds like a yummy cake! I bet vanilla ice cream would go amazingly with it.
ladytiffany24, sorry to see you back here. I agree with your CD1 designation, FTR.
Post by cookswithwine9 on Jan 29, 2016 8:50:20 GMT -5
dashook Sorry you are still WTO. Your soup sounds amazing though! Right up my alley! ladytiffany24 Sorry about CD1 *hugs*
Cycle/Month: 5/4
CD: 13
What are you doing to get knocked up: PNV, BBT, CM, OPK, Sex
RRCS: Watery CM turned to EWCM yesterday but negative OPK. I only test after work because I cannot imagine bringing a pee cup to the office. And I am not coordinated enough to pee in a wrapper... I can barely pee in the cup! So I'll have to see what the OPK says this afternoon.
GTKY: Friday is here--tell us about your weekend plans! Girls Night tonight! But for a sad reason, my friend is going through a really tough time so we are brining her wine, dinner and ice cream sundaes!
cookswithwine9, the soup turned out sooo good! H was kind of sad that there was only enough for the swap (5 quarts though...it was a lot of work!). Happy to share my recipe if you want . Also I did not know that peeing in the wrapper was a thing--that's brilliant! Though I'm not sure I have the coordination to pull it off either haha. Finally, I hope your friend is okay, but no matter what I'm sure she will feel much better after spending time with you all!
cookswithwine9 I just pee right on the stick (Wondfos). I've gotten a little better at peeing in a cup so I'm not peeing all over my hands but I'm lazy and I also test at work. There is no way I could get anything into the wrapper - people can do that??
cookswithwine9, the soup turned out sooo good! H was kind of sad that there was only enough for the swap (5 quarts though...it was a lot of work!). Happy to share my recipe if you want . Also I did not know that peeing in the wrapper was a thing--that's brilliant! Though I'm not sure I have the coordination to pull it off either haha. Finally, I hope your friend is okay, but no matter what I'm sure she will feel much better after spending time with you all!
I would love the recipe! I like to get coconut curry at Thai places. My H also accuses me of cooking delicious things to take to other people and not saving any for him lol.
cookswithwine9 I just pee right on the stick (Wondfos). I've gotten a little better at peeing in a cup so I'm not peeing all over my hands but I'm lazy and I also test at work. There is no way I could get anything into the wrapper - people can do that??
So peeing directly on the Wondfo stick works? I could take them to work then. The directions say to dip so that's what I have always done.
cookswithwine9 I just pee right on the stick (Wondfos). I've gotten a little better at peeing in a cup so I'm not peeing all over my hands but I'm lazy and I also test at work. There is no way I could get anything into the wrapper - people can do that??
So peeing directly on the Wondfo stick works? I could take them to work then. The directions say to dip so that's what I have always done.
I usually pee directly on mine. Most of the time it works, but sometimes I don't get enough on there to reach where the lines would be on the sticks. I kind of have to twirl them while I'm peeing to get the top & the sides of the part you're supposed to dip.
ironbaby, I totally get you. I was holding my BFFs 3 month old a couple days ago and it just hit me with a ton of bricks, we started TTC at the same time. I'm so sorry to see you back here ladytiffany24,
Cycle/Month: 13/13
CD: 3
What are you doing to get knocked up: Ultrasound in a few hours to make sure indoor have any cysts.
RRCS: It's my birthday, normally I love birthdays, but this year just sucks because I really thought I would at least be pregnant by now.
GTKY: Friday is here--tell us about your weekend plans! Going out to dinner Saturday with my closest friends. There will be a lot of drinking involved.
Me: 31 Wife: 30. Legally married 2008, thanks CA! TTC #1 since 11/14 using donor sperm. IUIs Jan-Aug 2015 BFN Sept & OCT 2015 added Femara. BFN Saw RE December 2015. IUI with Clomid & Trigger Jan 2016 BFN IUI #13 with Follistim April 2016 BFFN IVF #1 July 2016. 14R, 10F, 6 Day 5 embryos. 4 PGS normal embabies!
cookswithwine9 , the soup turned out sooo good! H was kind of sad that there was only enough for the swap (5 quarts though...it was a lot of work!). Happy to share my recipe if you want . Also I did not know that peeing in the wrapper was a thing--that's brilliant! Though I'm not sure I have the coordination to pull it off either haha. Finally, I hope your friend is okay, but no matter what I'm sure she will feel much better after spending time with you all!
I would love the recipe! I like to get coconut curry at Thai places. My H also accuses me of cooking delicious things to take to other people and not saving any for him lol.
Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed, and diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tbsp. olive oil 4 cups vegetable broth 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 tbsp. curry powder 1 tsp. salt (or to taste)
Directions: Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and saute until soft, approximately 5-7 minutes. Add squash, curry powder, and salt, and stir to combine.
Add broth and stir, then raise heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat to medium and stir in coconut milk. Cover and allow to simmer vigorously for 10 minutes or until squash is tender. Lower heat and gently simmer, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
What are you doing to get knocked up: Sex, temping, OPKs and checking CM
RRCS: My birthday is tomorrow so my co-workers are celebrating it today. I came into work to my desk all decorated and we're having strawberry shortcake and sparkling cider after lunch. I'm excited!
GTKY: Friday is here--tell us about your weekend plans!
Tomorrow we're going out to a Brazilian steakhouse for my birthday. I am so excited to eat all the food! Sunday MH works all day coaching is Special Olympics basketball team, so I'll probably just do some chores around the house.
I would love the recipe! I like to get coconut curry at Thai places. My H also accuses me of cooking delicious things to take to other people and not saving any for him lol.
Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed, and diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tbsp. olive oil 4 cups vegetable broth 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 tbsp. curry powder 1 tsp. salt (or to taste)
Directions: Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and saute until soft, approximately 5-7 minutes. Add squash, curry powder, and salt, and stir to combine.
Add broth and stir, then raise heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat to medium and stir in coconut milk. Cover and allow to simmer vigorously for 10 minutes or until squash is tender. Lower heat and gently simmer, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Blend and serve!
Thank you! How do you blend? Do you have an immersion blender? I only have a food processor.
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