RRCS: I went to see a new ob/gyn yesterday to get the ball rolling for possible fertility treatment. He told me my shorter cycles are a problem- I average 25/26 days. And he thinks I'm ovulating early because "all women have 14 days", so I just need to count backwards from 25 days. I'm not sure what to take from that. I mean, I've been temping/using OPKs for just about a year. I was fairly confident in my O date area. Now I'm questioning everything and ticked if this is true and we've just had really bad timing for a year.
GTKY: Do you have any nicknames? My friends call me Lou fairly often. My mom's friend calls me Gracie Lou. My parents call me the Princess of the Morning, even at 30 years old. Haha. Surprisingly, only my grandma and my HS cheer coach ever called me a shortened version of my name. My parents specifically named my brother and me not to have nicknames (like Katherine to Kate).
RRCS: I made myself salted caramel brownies last night and felt totally justified bc I'm on my period.
GTKY: Do you have any nicknames? Not really anything anymore. A lot of people used to call me by my last name, but that's strange now that I have a different last name.
lgraceh, what to take from that is that you need a new OB/GYN. He is just blatantly blatantly wrong that all women have a 14 day LP. When it comes to cycles, there is no "all women are X" that is ever true. If you've been temping and using OPKs and can pinpoint O that way, then that is the correct O date and you may just have a shorter LP. If your LP is consistently under 10 days, then that is something that you would want to discuss with your doctor.
Thanks for starting! 25/26 days seems awfully close to the textbook 28 day cycle. I think he may be a bit rigid...
Cycle/Month: 5/6
CD: 19
What are you doing to GKU? BBT, OPKs, sex, etc.
RRCS: I was expecting/hoping for a temp shift this morning but it went in the wrong direction. Hmph.
GTKY: Do you have any nicknames? Everyone calls me by my middle name. My husband almost always calls me by my Korean name, which is also legally my first name. My mom calls me by a different Korean name that she got from a fortune teller when I was born. When we are on good terms, she also calls me Pretty Princess in Korean.
Post by ourcrazynavylife on Mar 18, 2016 10:38:19 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: C3/M4
CD: 13
What are you doing to GKU? Bbt, PNV, sex
RRCS: was really hoping for another high temp today but nope.
GTKY: Do you have any nicknames? I used to get called by my maiden name a lot. Perks of a bff in high school with the same first name and going to a military college.
lgraceh , what to take from that is that you need a new OB/GYN. He is just blatantly blatantly wrong that all women have a 14 day LP. When it comes to cycles, there is no "all women are X" that is ever true. If you've been temping and using OPKs and can pinpoint O that way, then that is the correct O date and you may just have a shorter LP. If your LP is consistently under 10 days, then that is something that you would want to discuss with your doctor.
I just did the math, and my average cycle length is 27.8 days. I've only had 1 LP at 9 days, everything else has been over. I told him I was temping/using OPKs and used my app to answer some questions. So, I didn't like print out my charts, but he is definitely aware I am doing these things. I guess I'm willing to give him some benefit of the doubt because I do have a fairly consistent temp dip around CD7-CD10. I've been wondering for the past 2 months if I've been been O'ing early and haven't picked up on it because the earliest I've started using OPKs is CD10. IDK! I'm so confused now. I go in for blood work on Tuesday and DH has an order for a SA. So, I will see what happens from there and make a plan. I don't know what they could do anyway, but by doing the tests through them, insurance will cover.
lgraceh , what to take from that is that you need a new OB/GYN. He is just blatantly blatantly wrong that all women have a 14 day LP. When it comes to cycles, there is no "all women are X" that is ever true. If you've been temping and using OPKs and can pinpoint O that way, then that is the correct O date and you may just have a shorter LP. If your LP is consistently under 10 days, then that is something that you would want to discuss with your doctor.
I just did the math, and my average cycle length is 27.8 days. I've only had 1 LP at 9 days, everything else has been over. I told him I was temping/using OPKs and used my app to answer some questions. So, I didn't like print out my charts, but he is definitely aware I am doing these things. I guess I'm willing to give him some benefit of the doubt because I do have a fairly consistent temp dip around CD7-CD10. I've been wondering for the past 2 months if I've been been O'ing early and haven't picked up on it because the earliest I've started using OPKs is CD10. IDK! I'm so confused now. I go in for blood work on Tuesday and DH has an order for a SA. So, I will see what happens from there and make a plan. I don't know what they could do anyway, but by doing the tests through them, insurance will cover.
I just did the math, and my average cycle length is 27.8 days. I've only had 1 LP at 9 days, everything else has been over. I told him I was temping/using OPKs and used my app to answer some questions. So, I didn't like print out my charts, but he is definitely aware I am doing these things. I guess I'm willing to give him some benefit of the doubt because I do have a fairly consistent temp dip around CD7-CD10. I've been wondering for the past 2 months if I've been been O'ing early and haven't picked up on it because the earliest I've started using OPKs is CD10. IDK! I'm so confused now. I go in for blood work on Tuesday and DH has an order for a SA. So, I will see what happens from there and make a plan. I don't know what they could do anyway, but by doing the tests through them, insurance will cover.
What day/day range to you usually O?
Average is 16.4. I have one early day on CD 12, but the rest are more CD 14/15 - CD19.
Yeah, with an average cycle length of 28ish days, an average O day of CD16 seems totally reasonable. I don't think you've been missing your LH surge by not using OPKs before CD10.
Yeah, with an average cycle length of 28ish days, an average O day of CD16 seems totally reasonable. I don't think you've been missing your LH surge by not using OPKs before CD10.
Thank you for talking me down. I was seriously questioning myself. I will wait to get the results back from the blood work and SA, then see about getting into an actual RE.
Post by littlelion on Mar 18, 2016 11:34:56 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 5AL
CD: CD9
What are you doing to GKU? Sex
RRCS: The plan is EOD sex but I think DH is going to fizzle out at the rate we're going.
GTKY: Mostly just a shortened version of my name. My dad and uncles like to call me "the dark one" in Spanish as a term of endearment. Ugh, I had a bff in jr high that gave me weird ass nicknames (one was a vegetable). Was kind of happy she ended up going to a different high school (and that those nicknames didn't stick!).
Yeah, with an average cycle length of 28ish days, an average O day of CD16 seems totally reasonable. I don't think you've been missing your LH surge by not using OPKs before CD10.
Thank you for talking me down. I was seriously questioning myself. I will wait to get the results back from the blood work and SA, then see about getting into an actual RE.
glad you feel better now. And GL with the testing!
Post by thelittleredm on Mar 18, 2016 12:03:18 GMT -5
Cycle/Month: 14/14
CD: 12
What are you doing to GKU: We might actually get to start having sex! We've both been so drained but I think we're finally starting to feel alive again.
Post by thelittleredm on Mar 18, 2016 12:15:35 GMT -5
lgraceh, My mom and dad intentionally named me so that my grandma couldn't give me a nickname. That worked super well (see: Rinder Rander). Also, your new OB sounds ridiculous. 14 is average, not definite.
Post by akraus2015 on Mar 18, 2016 12:20:55 GMT -5
I think I'll hang out here for a bit!
kayladawn91, hugs, my friend. lgraceh, I don't know that I'd stick with this new doctor, if I were you.
Cycle/Month: 18ish
CD: 2
What are you doing to GKU? All the usual,plus Clomid starting tomorrow, Progesterone after O, and possibly acupuncture this cycle.
RRCS: None, just glad my period returned finally. Sort of annoyed that my FW on this first cycle of Clomid will be during a girls trip for my birthday, which means H is going to have to come with me, which makes me feel like he's a sperm machine or something. Weird.
GTKY: Do you have any nicknames? Most are from when I was a little girl. H calls me "love", and my grandma has called me "Ambie" for as long as I can remember. It's how she addressed my wedding card, lol.
Post by skidevil87 on Mar 18, 2016 12:54:59 GMT -5
kayladawn91, I'm sorry you hit the 1 year. It's an awful milestone... I think I cried the day I hit 1 year. lgraceh, I LOVE your schnauzer picture! Life really is better! I have a 1.5 year old salt and pepper mini (who is 25lb I might add)
Cycle/Month: 20ish? However, Fresh start, 2 after surgery
CD: 6
What are you doing to GKU? Start HIO tomorrow.. mostly for fun. , temping, OPKs, the usual
RRCS: Nothing today... my yoga mat is sitting on the floor... It needs to be used... I am on the couch
GTKY: Do you have any nicknames? Well, There are a million nicknames for my name.. but I am called Libby... So I get Libs, Libster, Lou, Libby Lou Lou, Libertarian, Liberty... People are dumb.
Post by kayladawn91 on Mar 18, 2016 13:31:00 GMT -5
Thanks ladies. Whatever is going on with my teeth is mostly distracting me from the fact that today is the one year mark. I am of course really sad to be at this point, but I'm okay.
lgraceh, I think everyone has it covered already, your cycles sound very normal to me. Glad you're feeling reassured and hopefully your tests come back ok. Good luck.
Hugs kayladawn91. I cried when we hit the 1 year mark too...
Cycle : 10 (7AL)
CD:16
What are you doing to GKU? PNC, BBT, CM, CP, tried for EOD
RRCS: I had a temp spike this morning so pretty sure i o'd yesterday like I thought. Unfortunately DH and I bickered for no reason last night so didn't HIO. Which means our timing won't be as good as it could have been. Grr.
GTKY: I don't think I do anymore but when I was younger I used to get called smiler by everyone, including people I just met. I suppose it could have been alot worse!
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