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Good idea @sslm!

Age/partner's age: Both 28

# cycles TTC: 1! This one is also our first!

Length of typical cycle: I don't really know, but I think before I went on BC, it was around 33 days... guess we'll find out!

Known issues: None that I know of but probably a long cycle.

Current CD: 15 and no O yet (that I know of...)

Words of wisdom? Don't have any yet... would love to hear some though.

I'll play!
Age/partner's age: DH 31; ME: 30
# cycles TTC: Kind of our second...Wanted to try last month but had terrible timing due to the holidays.
Length of typical cycle: Exactly 31 days - O on CD16
currently CD 16...Looking forward to a fun night
Known issues: None ...fingers crossed that it stays that way!
Words of wisdom?: I like to eliminate a little pressure by not calling it Baby-dancing. Too clinical!

Age/partner's age: I'm 23, DH is 22

# cycles TTC: 12...a full year.

Length of typical cycle: 33 days, with O around CD18

Known issues: I was told 'unexplained infertility' but I'm not really willing to accept that as a diagnosis.

Current CD: CD13 and not expecting O for a little while.

Words of wisdom? Don't try to control this process. It is OUT OF YOUR CONTROL. You can do anything and everything (or nothing) to help it along, but ultimately, its out of your hands. Something about knowing that just puts me at ease a little more.

Age/partner's age: We're both 27

# cycles TTC: We're on our 3rd

Length of typical cycle: pretty consistently 27 days with O on CD14

Known issues: I have a complex hemorrhagic cyst that i've been told *shouldn't* affect getting pregnant but we'll see!

Current CD: CD19

Words of wisdom? I agree with redsmarties. we can't make ourselves get pregnant no matter how hard we want to, all we can do is try. so i guess knowing that, we should relax and try to enjoy this time that we have with our hubs. <and if you believe in God, know that God has His perfect timing for everything including this!> This is all stuff i'm trying to remind myself everyday!!

Let's see.....

Age/partner's age: I'm 32, my husband is 39.

# cycles TTC: this is our 6th cycle

Length of typical cycle: About 28 days.

Known issues: Nothing yet that we know of. We're trying it on our own for 1, maybe 2 more cycles and then we're starting testing.

Current CD: 13

Words of wisdom: We can't fully control the process, all we can do it BD and then it's out of our hands! I have to remind myself that this isn't in my control or up to my 'timeline' so I'm working on relaxing. And YOGA!

Age/partner's age: 28, DH is 28

# cycles TTC: #12...yep, 1 whole year of TTC.

Length of typical cycle: 32-33 days

Known issues: "Unexplained infertility." But like @redsmarties, I refuse to accept that. All of my bloodwork is perfect, but I consistently spot during the LP each month that I'm not medicated. However, taking progesterone helps with the spotting, but not getting pregnant.

Current CD: 1. My temperature dot looks so lonely on FF. I'm coming off a failed IUI.

Words of wisdom: 1. Do not assume you'll be pregnant by xx. I did that all year, and every time that event, holiday, etc came and went, it was like ripping the wound open every time.
2. For those dealing with difficulty TTC - find a friend you can vent to and be totally open with about your feelings. This woman, (on hellobee and WB!) she knows who she is, has been invaluable to me.

@Tidybee: Thanks so much for the advice! All of it is awesome. I really hope you get your BFP soon!!!!

I'll join!
Age/partner's age: We're both 26
# cycles TTC: in cycle #4
Length of typical cycle: so far between 28 and 33 days
Known issues: None yet...I appear to be ovulating based on my temps.
Current CD: CD 7
Words of wisdom? Hmm...try to keep yourself distracted during the TWW! And try not to symptom spot (although I know it's SO hard not to)--because it just makes it more frustrating when AF shows up.

Age/partner's age: I'm 32(as of yesterday), dh is 35.

# cycles TTC: this is our 7th - ish, we were ntnt for a while

Length of typical cycle: usually 30-34 days

Current CD: 12... Hoping to O in the next 5-6 days

Words of wisdom? Hmmm, also trying to be patient and stay positive.... Trying to feel in tune with what's going on with my body --- and making this process fun and not a chore!!

@sslm: happy birthday!! Hope it's a great day!

I thought i would play too!

Age/partner's age: I'm 29, DH 32.

# cycles TTC: Going in to # 4, althought its been nearly 6 months since i stopped BC

Length of typical cycle: About 32 days.

Known issues: Nothing official but i am concerned about my long Luteal Phase. I seem to O on CD14 and AF takes another 17-18 days to come.

Current CD: 5

Words of wisdom: I'm working on "relaxing" this month too! And also trying to look forward to other things. It's my 30th birthday next month and DH is taking me on a cruise!

Thanks everyone it's been a good day so far, even though I'm at work! Now, if I could just get my bday wish of some O signs, that would be great. Haha

@MrsLilybugg: thanks! we did go out - dinner & drinks, sooo nice. Today is gorgeous! can't believe this weather!!!

To all you girls with fabulous weather today - please get out and enjoy it for me. It's -14 here today with freezing rain, snow, slush and every other form of precipitation falling from the sky. I haven't seen the sun all day!

Age/partner's age: 26/25
# cycles TTC: 3
Length of typical cycle: 25-28 days?
Known issues: None, really. Heavy AF, history of seizures/tachycardia kind of concerning.
Current CD: 19
Words of wisdom: Symptom spotting leads to madness. I had EVERY symptom last cycle - was highly disappointed. I don't want to be pregnant this cycle (would be a single mom for about 7 months after week 1 of kid's life), so I didn't even really keep track of O this month, no symptom spotting, was notified that my optimal local job will soon be available and I have strong recommendations within the company (they have INSANE hours that probably wouldn't work with a move AND midwife appointments. Heck, it may not even work with married life.) I see myself getting that job, starting Feb 1, and finding out I'm pregnant on Feb 2.

@MRS. VW- Glad my mom's advise inspired you! Now we just have to try to stick to it!

@SSLM- Its really hard and feels like time totally slows down when TTC. You know we are all here for you! "Things happen with time" is always much easier said than done and I know thats something just about everyone on here can relate to! ((HUGS))

@SSLM- Don't feel bad. We've all had those moments of feeling down. I feel like I've been through such a roller coaster of emotions since starting TTC.

On a positive note my hubby brought me flowers today to make me feel better!

I wanna join in!

Age/partner's age: I'm 23, DH is 28
# cycles TTC: NTNT since august, this is #1 really TTC
Length of typical cycle: No idea, I've never been regular.
Known issues: PCOS, ugh
Current CD: 23, no O... probably another anovoulatory cycle
Words of wisdom? I can't think of much. i just try to keep hopeful without driving myself crazy with it, haha.

@SSLM- Did you recently come off of BC? I stopped in October and didn't get my first AF until this cycle so I totally know what you mean about long cycles!

I've been temping and there is a possibility I O'd last week, but it's not 100% and my temps aren't too high above cover line so I'm thinking I didn't and am in for another long cycle

Do you temp at all? I only started this cycle, but already feel like I've learned so much about my body and TTC. It may help to lessen the frustration a bit.