WTDS the week of 4/4

[gabride2010]

Umm...yeah. It is Wednesday now, but it took me this long to notice that this thread hadn't been posted for this week.

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/NSNFQ:

GTKY: What is your favorite saying/phrase (something that motivates/inspires you or just really speaks to you)?

[gabride2010]

Numbers: Cycle 3 CD 20

Circumstances: TTC #1

R/R/NFNSQ: Just chillin...WTO. I had gotten a bit slack with taking my Metformin every night, but I'm doing better at remembering to take it.

GTKY: What is your favorite saying/phrase (something that motivates/inspires you or just really speaks to you)? Mine is probably KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid. It reminds me not to overcomplicate things, which I tend to do.

[doodler]

Hi gabride2010!

Numbers: Month 10 TFAS

Circumstances: See siggy. Currently benched to monitor HCG for potential Partial Molar.

R/R/NSNFQ: My first RE appointment is tomorrow! That is really encouraging, and also this should be my last month of monitoring before I can burn the bench! I don't know if the RE will actually clear me to start trying again or if he will want to do additional testing, but either way at least I will be out of this holding pattern.

GTKY: What is your favorite saying/phrase (something that motivates/inspires you or just really speaks to you)? I was at my good friends baby shower and we did an advice jar. One of the other Moms gave her some advice that has always spoken to me, and not just in regards to raising kids. "Everything is a phase. Just tell yourself that you can get through the dark or hard times and you know that better times are coming". In regards to kids, it is so appropriate when you are in the infant phase, teething, toddlers, etc....but I also try to apply it to other things in my life.

[caer]

Numbers: 13 months/CD 4

Circumstances: TTA after loss

R/R/NSNFQ: AF has returned! We're TTA this cycle then back at it next month.

GTKY: What is your favorite saying/phrase (something that motivates/inspires you or just really speaks to you)? As a SAHM, I really like "The days are long but the years are short." I try to remember that on my difficult days.

[icedtea]

Good luck doodler!

Numbers: 8 cycles/9 months

Circumstances: TTCAL

R/R/NSNFQ: More spotting. Doc wants to see me in May if I still haven't gotten an actual period. I keep getting this watery CM with the spotting, too. So I'll have the watery CM, get all excited, and then the spotting starts/stops/etc.

GTKY: What is your favorite saying/phrase (something that motivates/inspires you or just really speaks to you)? This might sound silly, but lately I've been using a line I heard on the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: "You can do anything for 10 minutes."

[wildflower810]

Numbers: 4dpo

Circumstances: TTA until the end of May. Mostly due to EDD timing and etc. Then TTC #2.

R/R/NSNFQ: I ovulated! That means only one more O to avoid! Waiting these last few months has been killing me. I'm also pretty excited that I Oed later... longer cycles are going to work in my favor, I think.

GTKY: What is your favorite saying/phrase (something that motivates/inspires you or just really speaks to you)? I have a few favorite Bible verses. "It's going to be okay" is a big one for me when dealing with anxiety issues. One moment at a time.

[Deleted]

Numbers: CD5

Circumstances: TTA til at least May

RRNSNFQ: my last cycle was so confusing, and FF never gave me crosshairs for ovulation, that I actually ended up buying some HPTs. Didn't use them, because AF started the very next morning. But buying the tests made the next step seem a bit more real.

GTKY: I actually can't think of a quote I use as personal inspiration. I'll have to think about this one and come back in later...

[Deleted]

Numbers: CD 11

Circumstances: TTA for FMLA eligibilty.

R/R/NSNFQ: We moved over the weekend. The place is still a mess.

GTKY: What is your favorite saying/phrase (something that motivates/inspires you or just really speaks to you)?
It could worse.
Whenever it feels like the universe is shitting on me, I always think it could be worse.

[ellabee]

I hope you're able to find some calm/zen/organization while you move in @wallflwr926! It's always so hard having to unpack your life from boxes.

Sorry about the sucky and confusing cycle @bonzo2012. I feel like buying/holding/using hpts can be the best way to get AF to show her ugly head.

Ugh, sorry about the temping frustrations misspatty. Hopefully a talk with your H can help you sort out your feelings about TTC.

Yay for only 1 more O to avoid wildflower810! I like "it's going to be okay" too. It's hard to remember that sometimes.

I'm sorry for the shitty cycle icedtea. Boo for confusing symptoms. I hope something definitive happens for you soon.

Hooray for AF caer! It still seems so weird to say that lol. While I'm obviously not happy that either of us are in this situation, I have to say that I am thankful that I have someone else who I know is in the exact same boat as me (well, maybe in a boat a week ahead of me) but still. I feel less alone when you post.

Good luck tomorrow doodler!! I hope it'll be everything you're looking for.

Fx for O soon gabride2010!

[ellabee]

Numbers: 24d post d&c, month 11

Circumstances: TTCAL, TFAS

R/R/NSNFQ: Feeling like I'm having O cramps. That would be fantastic. My LP is usually 11d, so hopefully AF shows up soon. I want this post d&c cycle to be over. Then I'll feel like I can turn over a new leaf.

GTKY: What is your favorite saying/phrase (something that motivates/inspires you or just really speaks to you)?
If you want something done right, do it yourself.
and
Create your own happiness.

[icedtea]

Fingers crossed for O ellabee!

[caer]

doodler - I hope your appointment goes well today!

icedtea - I'm so sorry your cycle still hasn't returned. How frustrating. (((Hugs)))

misspatty - I love your name and profile picture! I'm sorry temping has been frustrating for you. I hope it gets easier soon.

ellabee - I feel the same way. I obviously hate that this happened to either one of us (or anyone) but it's been a comfort to have someone at a similar stage. It makes me feel like a lot of what I'm feeling and thinking is normal. Hoping so hard that AF is on its way for you. And sending some extra (((hugs))), friend.

[icedtea]

misspatty, temping can be a curse for those of us with sleep issues. I'm sorry it's so frustrating. Definitely talk to your husband, just saying all the crazy out loud can help me sometimes. At some point I had to just decide that I was going to take what I could get as far as temping. Eventually you'll be able to see how much waking up early/not getting much sleep/etc affects things and can make allowances.

I am impressed with your marathoning