WTDS 3/21

[BabyStandish]

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.





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GTKY: If you could be any type of bird which one would you be and why?

[BabyStandish]

Numbers: N/A.

Circumstances: NTNP, waiting for my first PP AF, currently BF'ing 14 month old

R/R/NSNFQ: I've been hella crampy the last couple of days. I really hope it's AF and not just some muscle I pulled or something. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but they are there and ready to be smashed back down.

GTKY: If you could be any type of bird which one would you be and why? an owl. I have an obsession with them. They are so pretty and creepy all at the same time.

[ourcrazynavylife]

***lurking*** BabyStandish fx this is it for you & your cycle is back!!!

[gabride2010]

I hope your cycle really is returning BabyStandish!

Numbers: Cycle 3 CD 5

Circumstances: TTC #1

RRNFNSQ: I'm just waiting to stop bleeding, and I'm hoping that I ovulate early again this cycle. It was awesome to ovulate at CD 29.

GTKY: Hmm...this is a tough question. I guess I would be an eagle because they have large talons

[teachermomtobe]

BabyStandish, I hope CD1 is around the corner for you. Isn't it odd how CD1 is celebrated depending on your TTC circumstances? lol
gabride2010, Hope your period stops soon!


Numbers: CD9

Circumstances: TTA until after April 1st

R/R/NSNFQ: My surgeon said I am okay to get back to TTC after 4/1. I sent my RE a message to see if she agrees. Based on where I am with my cycle, it will probably be mid-April before I can go back on meds but that's okay, the time will go by quickly.

GTKY: If you could be any type of bird which one would you be and why? Hm...I'd want to be any type of bird that can fly. Maybe a blue jay because they're pretty.

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Numbers: CD 18

Circumstances: TTA until at least May

RRNSNFQ: not much new here in the TTC/A world. I do think it's funny that you can see DST on my temping chart really clearly -- the first part of this cycle my temps were around 97.5, but since the switch to DST it's been down around 97.2. This is my first time temping through a time change, so that was interesting.

GTKY: Penguins are one of my favorites, but the image that's coming to mind is actually the weirdo flamingo in Fantasia 2000 with the yo-yo.

[amandamh2]

Hope this is it for you BabyStandish!
Hopefully the early O dates continue gabride2010!
FX your RE is also on board teachermomtobe.


Numbers: unknown

Circumstances: NTNP/TFAS, no PP AF yet Bfing 11 month old

R/R/NSNFQ: I'm looking forward to heading home to see my family and in-laws for Easter this weekend. My grandma's cancer is progressing but she's hanging in there so every holiday we get together is a blessing.

GTKY: I'm not a big bird fan, my grandparents had them and they're kind of jerk. Swans are pretty though I guess.

[teachermomtobe]

amandamh2, sorry that your grandmother's cancer is progressing but glad you are able to spend some time together.

[BabyStandish]

gabride2010 hope you ovulate early again this cycle.
teachermomtobe hope your RE is on board.
amandamh2 sorry to hear about your grandma. I hope you have a great Easter with her and your other family members.

[caer]

BabyStandish - I hope this is it for you! FX for AF! That's something I don't say too often.
gabride2010 - hoping for another early O for you.
teachermomtobe - I hope you hear back from your RE soon and she agrees.

[icedtea]

amandamh2, I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother.

Numbers: CD 33

Circumstances: TTC

R/R/NSNFQ: The spotting stopped again, so I'm hoping that means my body is doing something. It's like I have constant PMS and I'm over it (I assume H is too).

GTKY: If you could be any type of bird which one would you be and why? I think a hawk, they're clever and cute. We took a falconry lesson last month and it was pretty awesome.

[caer]

Numbers: 12 months since beginning TFAS

Circumstances: Waiting for first AF post-D&C then likely TTA for some period of time.

R/R/NSNFQ: I have my post-op follow-up with my OB tomorrow. I'm going to revisit the TTA timeline.

GTKY: If you could be any type of bird which one would you be and why?
A parrot, maybe? In the wild. I wouldn't mind hanging out in the tropics. Plus so pretty!

[gabride2010]

Thanks teachermomtobe. I hope your RE agrees with your surgeon!

@bonzo2012 May is not too far away! That is so exciting!

Thanks amandamh2. I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. Enjoy your Easter weekend with family!

Thanks BabyStandish!

icedtea I'm glad your spotting stopped. The falconry lesson sounds awesome!

Thanks caer. I hope your period comes soon!

[icedtea]

Thanks gabride2010! It was really great. I'm mildly terrified of birds, but it was a present for H, and better than I expected. I also learned that owls are mean as fuck lol.

Ugh alwayscheese, two periods in two weeks sounds awful, I'm sorry.

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gabride2010, I know, May is so close now! It's weird after all these years of pushing back when we thought we wanted to start trying, we're finally getting so close. The only downside is that my insurance wouldn't let me make a physical until the end of July, so if my current short LP does become an issue I either have to make a special appointment or wait til July to do anything about that.

[ellabee]

Fx for AF soon BabyStandish! Anecdote: Before my first pp AF, I was super crampy for about 1.5 weeks.

I hope you get an early O again this cycle gabride2010!!

Hooray for 4/1 fast approaching teachermomtobe! Also, I've been mobile for a while so I haven't seen people's siggys. IFLY for your buttfumble fail. That gif brings me instant happiness.

That's funny about DST @bonzo2012. I'm a data nerd, so that sorta stuff is interesting to me lol.

I hope you have a lovely holiday with your grandmother amandamh2. It's definitely a blessing whenever we can spend time with our loved ones.

Fx this is it and your body gets with the program icedtea. Boo for the constant PMS symptoms. :/

Good luck with your appointment today caer. I'm thinking about you.

YAY for a nice break alwayscheese! Boo for 2 AFs in 2 weeks. (hugs) for that, girl.

[ellabee]

Numbers: Dunno, something like cycle 8, month 10. Hcg=?

Circumstances: Benched until at least 1st post d&c AF.

R/R/NSNFQ: Waiting for my post-op OB appointment next week. I'm hoping that will give me some small semblance of closure. Half of me needs to be actively TTC again...the other half is terrified and jaded and wants a break. ::sigh:: Emotions are flying all around.

GTKY: If you could be any type of bird which one would you be and why? A hawk maybe. They just seem so smart. And have good eyesight...something that I would also like to have because I am seriously blind without my contacts.

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Numbers: 7dpo.

Circumstances: TTA for FMLA eligibilty. This was supposed to be last cycle, but it might get delayed longer due to shorter cycle lengths.

R/R/NSNFQ: I was so sick yesterday that my chart actual looks nice for once. Of course, only when we are TTA.

GTKY: If you could be any type of bird which one would you be and why? Obvs, this bird. He is the word.

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ellabee, hugs! I hope you get the closure you need!
My H is a data nerd too, and always wants to see my charts because he's fascinated by it. I think he's actually taken my data and put it into an Excel spreadsheet because he got frustrated with FF's calculation of my averages. I'm not quite as invested yet, it's only cycle 4 off BCP! But it will be neat to look at later.

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Mar 22, 2016 22:39:04 GMT -5 @bonzo2012 said:

ellabee, hugs! I hope you get the closure you need!
My H is a data nerd too, and always wants to see my charts because he's fascinated by it. I think he's actually taken my data and put it into an Excel spreadsheet because he got frustrated with FF's calculation of my averages. I'm not quite as invested yet, it's only cycle 4 off BCP! But it will be neat to look at later.

I totally read that as your dad wanted to see your charts.

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Numbers: N/A

Circumstances: Maybe possibly thinking about TFAS someday, maybe?

R/R/NSNFQ: I am having major pregnancy jealousy lately and it's irrational and ridiculous but real and hard.

GTKY: If you could be any type of bird which one would you be and why? An emu.

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BabyStandish, everything is crossed for you!

gabride2010, hoping for earlier ovulation for you too!

teachermomtobe, it'll be April 1st and then mid-April before you know it. WTO here you come!

@bonzo2012, being a flamingo seems fun.

amandamh2, enjoy the time with your family! Did you make a decision about the soccer situation?

icedtea, falconry lessons sound crazy! What a cool experience.

caer, keep us posted about TTA timeline. Hopefully it's something you can work with.

alwayscheese, enjoy your trip!

ellabee, sending you hugs and hope for closure and a way forward.

@wallflwr926, we're partially TTA for FMLA for my husband. Need him home longer than 4 days.

Hugs and good thoughts to all of you!

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Mar 22, 2016 22:39:04 GMT -5 @bonzo2012 said:

ellabee, hugs! I hope you get the closure you need!
My H is a data nerd too, and always wants to see my charts because he's fascinated by it. I think he's actually taken my data and put it into an Excel spreadsheet because he got frustrated with FF's calculation of my averages. I'm not quite as invested yet, it's only cycle 4 off BCP! But it will be neat to look at later.

Ok, here's my real response. Keep charting and bring it to the attention of your gyn. However, from my own personal experience, unless there are other concerning symptoms they will most likely tell you to give your body some more time to adjust from being off of birth control.

[amandamh2]

@saiven, since I'm still waiting on AF to return I think there's a good chance I'll be able to do the June tournament at least. I would have to have a cycle and get pregnant in April for it to matter and that seems unlikely at this point. By May I'll be able to confirm for the summer one. I've started running again to prepare my body. Thanks for asking! I hope you guys can make a decision on a TFAS timeline soon

[BabyStandish]

@saiven dude, I totally understand the jealousy thing. I really wish I didn't feel like that because it makes me feel like a horrible person, but it's there and I'm just trying to deal with it day by day. Hugs. I hope you guys get on the same page soon and time flies in the meantime.

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Mar 23, 2016 10:15:29 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

Mar 22, 2016 22:39:04 GMT -5 @bonzo2012 said:

ellabee , hugs! I hope you get the closure you need!
My H is a data nerd too, and always wants to see my charts because he's fascinated by it. I think he's actually taken my data and put it into an Excel spreadsheet because he got frustrated with FF's calculation of my averages. I'm not quite as invested yet, it's only cycle 4 off BCP! But it will be neat to look at later.

Ok, here's my real response. Keep charting and bring it to the attention of your gyn. However, from my own personal experience, unless there are other concerning symptoms they will most likely tell you to give your body some more time to adjust from being off of birth control.

Oh, I know. What I meant was that DH got frustrated with FF's use of statistical terms without actually properly calculating the stats. 

And I could have sworn I posted an "lol, no" response to the one where you misread it as my dad, but it's not here? Internet ate my post.

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@saiven, I totally understand the irrational jealousy. A cousin and an old college friend both announced pregnancies on FB the same day last week and I definitely had a moment of being jealous. Somehow having two in one day it was harder to feel genuine happiness for them than it is when there's only one a week. I can't explain it, and I'd never ever say anything to anyone IRL. But I get it.