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I just had a textbook OV on CD 14 by the looks of it. Consistent low temps for a week, then a positive OPK on CD 13 and a big temp rise today on CD 15. I don't think I have ever had such a clear chart. The other half of my cycle will probably be a mess after that kind of luck though...
@Sams Mom: Great news!
@yellowbeach: Not a nice surprise to come home to after a long day, I'm sure.
And good luck for tomorrow/today! (No idea what the time is over there.)@megpie: Exciting! Fingers crossed!
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@yellowbeach: OK, I am an early riser so I'm just seeing your post now. I have been in the same situation. My husband did the [nearly] exact same thing when my daughter was little and I was at school (teaching my students with special needs.). He sent a text with a pic of DD and her tub of poo, reading: "Mommy, look what I did!". Little did I know, after a REALLY long day (which included aiding one student aide and the nurse in changing my CP student's adult diaper twice, cleaning another student's port, AND cleaning vomit from a nonverbal student who wasn't feeling well), I came home to her turd in the tub! I was FUMING!!!!!
. I'm, normally, fairly calm (minus the anxiety issues. Lol) but I ripped him a new arse something fierce for being so inconsiderate. Well, let's just say he makes certain DS poops in the potty, not int the tub AND, the one time DS DID have an accident
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@paranundrum: That is awesome news!
I am a day behind (or so) to you ...
I just got my positive [PEAK] OPK today (CBEAD) after a few days of negative OPKs, and LOW CBEAD readings. Hubby and I were following SMEP the best we could with his travel schedule but have been able to BE the last 3 days so I'm pretty "stoked" at the moment. -
@yellowbeach: you're nicer than me. What part of leaving a floater in the tub sounds like a good idea!? I'd drag him out of bed, ask him if he's taken his brain out to play with and left it on a random shelf, and hand him some bleach and rubber gloves; then go crawl into bed myself
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@Sams Mom:
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I've been following along, but held back on posting because I'm struggling this month. I think I'm 5 or 6 DPO and I'm really regretting not using OPKs to pinpoint ovulation. I thought I could skip them and try to be a little more zen this month but I think it back fired. I feel like I'm just in a holding pattern until the end of the year which is when DH and I agreed we'd go back to the RE, although I would go now if I could get him to agree.
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Prospects for Aug POAS looking dimmer - HcG is STILL 9, so not negative yet. Going to call my RE and see what the plan is, but I'm pretty sure it's going to be "Let's recheck your HcG in another week."
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@yellowbeach: I'm sorry. Hope it all works out.
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@yellowbeach: Ugh, sorry
What was it at the last check? Hopefully it's at least going down...
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@Emileecatherine: I'm sorry you are struggling.
That is the worst feeling! I did the same (my cycles 17 - 21) as you thinking it would stress me out LESS; however, I found that the uncertainty of being able to pinpoint my exact LH rise and OV date was stressing me out significantly MORE!
How long are your usual cycles? On the positive side -- If they are shorter, then [at least] you only have a week or week and a half (tops) before either a BFP or AF and you may begin a new cycle, renewed and using OPKs. -
@skinnycow: Yes - but the drop seems to be slowing each week, so the pessimist in me is worried it might still be positive next week. Either way, I have to wait another cycle (start of AF), but it's not even clear when that will be because I've been spotting/light flow since July 19. Basically, I have no idea what the hell is going on inside my uterus.
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@yellowbeach: Awe, hun, I'm sorry.
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@yellowbeach: Just saw the post you wrote to skinnycow (with your HCG chart). It kinda answered my queries. I didn't go through the same experience with lingering HCG (* my levels plummeted over 2-1/2 weeks and I bled for 10 days then was given the OK to TTC) so I am a bit naive on this topic.
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@Kaohinani: usually 24-25 days but I don't typically ovulate until day 17-18 so there's really no way to get pregnant without something changing. I've been taking B-complex, vitamin C, and magnesium hoping it'll lengthen my luteral phase, but honestly it's what I tried before DD and the only thing that worked was clomid and an IUI. Just have to feel likeI'm in control of something. I'm just really frustrated with DH because he wants to wait and see what happens. I think I'd feel better if we at least met with the RE again to see what she said. If (when?) when this cycle is BFN, I might approach him about it again and frame it as gathering more info and not necessarily starting treatment.
@yellowbeach I'm so sorry you're having to still go through this
I can't imagine how frustrating it is.
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@Emileecatherine: I have a friend who, after many years of trying, had pregnancy success (after 2 miscarriages and having had one live birth through IUI) using "Premama." She had infertility issues due to a short luteal phase and took prenatals, folic acid, magnesium, baby Aspirin, and a vitamin B-complex -- all to lengthen her cycle and increases her chances for a viable pregnancy. Just adding Premama (which is Myo-Inositol. It is a carbocyclic sugar and subset of b-vitamin that improves ovarian function and can reduce hyperandrogenism in humans) was all she needed to lengthen her cycle and aid in a successful "sticky" pregnancy. Now, I can not state that it worked for me as I also have short cycles (23-25/26 days without Clomid) BUT my problem is a short Follicular phase as my Luteal phase is always between 12 and 14 days; therefore, Myo-Inositol had very little effect on my cycle. It could, perhaps, be beneficial to yours while you wait to convince your husband to see the RE. Just a [hopefully helpful] suggestion.
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@Kaohinani: thank you- i'm going to look into this:)
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@Sams Mom: @Kaohinani: were likely unfortunately taking another break from ttc. I'm having anxiety issues again and my husband rightly wants me to be well before we try and add to our family. I'm heartbroken and feel like my little isn't going to have a sibling but sometimes life just sucks I guess.
Just wanted to drop in and say good luck
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@MamaBear87: o no! I hope you get to feeling better! I know that's the most important thing, but I'll miss you. I totally get the fear that your child will be an only and not by your choice. I'm hoping everything settles for you, and you get your baby. We will be here
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@Sams Mom:
I'll miss you ladies also. 
you might get a wall post from me occasionally but I think I'm going to see if I can block seeing the Poas boards for the time being
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@MamaBear87: I think you can filter TTC boards in settings
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@MamaBear87: it's under profile, customize boards I see on my front page
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@Sams Mom: Great news.
@yellowbeach: That has to be rough.
@MamaBear87: I hope you feel better.
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@MamaBear87: I completely understand where you are coming from. I absolutely "get" the feeling of ttc being overwhelming and I can empathize with anxiety as I suffer from Anxiety disorder and take alprazolam at the onset of panic attacks. I, also, ABSOLUTELY understand feeling that one's family is "not complete" and that emotion of failure as "you would be the cause for not 'giving' your child (children in my case) the opportunity to be a best friend, big sibling, and playmate to a special little someone." I have cried for days on end over those exact reasons. Know that you aren't alone.
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@Sams Mom: Yours looks WAY different than mine... I don't believe I can do that (at least not from my phone, maybe from my tablet?). Do gold members have a different set up than regular "Classic" members?
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@Kaohinani: it's actually not that ttc is overwhelming. We've pretty much come to terms with a "whatever happens, happens" attitude. I'm just having random bouts of panic attacks and feeling depressed in between because they're happening again
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AF arrived before I could test. Blah.
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@megpie: Sorry
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@megpie: I'm sorry.
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@megpie: I'm sorry.
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@Kaohinani: I could as gold, but can't as classic.
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@Mrs. Toad: Thank you!
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@yellowbeach: Oh no! Hopefully AF arrives before your next check.
@megpie: I'm so sorry.
@MamaBear87: Sorry to hear that, but I guess you have to put the oxygen mask on yourself first, so to speak.
Wow, this board really is in dire need of some good news. Any volunteers?
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@paranundrum: I feel like I'm failing as a board moderator here ... This board is dying! I've been trying to cheer it up a bit, but man, August is a sinking ship
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@Kaohinani: It's not your fault, you have been doing great! Life just happens sometimes. Apparently to everyone at once at this particular moment...
I can't speak for everyone obviously, but I don't think you should hold back from sharing if you want to do it. Maybe someone gets some good advice from the following discussion, maybe someone gets new perspective on their own situation. We're in this together, no?
But puppy pics I can provide. SΓ€de (and her "enough with the photos, let's go" face) to the rescue!
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@paranundrum: Thank you! I appreciate your response as it puts a lot into perspective. Sade is absolutely adorable and her eyes are insanely expressive. What kind of dog is she? I have an eight mos old Lab-pit mix (Luna) and a 5-yr-old Patterdale terrier (Pililani) who looks like a seal when her ears are back.
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On a bright note DD had a fun photo session this week that didnβt end in meltdown.
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@yellowbeach: OMG! She has absolutely STUNNING eyes
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1) this is how we watch TV at my house? I guess? This is also the same night he went upstairs, dragged a chair to the cabinet, and came back with a toasted Pop tart on a paper towel; all by himself
2) my 2 year old acting like I'm murdering him because I'm trying to remove the 2T pajamas he's tried to live in, that he needs to let go.
3) him with his kitty Gulliver
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@Sams Mom: He is so funny! (Gets his sense of humor from you, huh?
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What was it at the last check? Hopefully it's at least going down...
for you! 
you might get a wall post from me occasionally but I think I'm going to see if I can block seeing the Poas boards for the time being
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