How are the busybees doing? I am on to a new cycle. My cycles are now either very long (41 days) orrr are normalizing at 27 days. I guess the big test will be if my OPKs still see a surge 12 days from CD1, and if I experience that mid-cycle spotting again, which would mean maybe I'm not really becoming more regular. I'm slowly getting better at remembering to temp. It's been sporadic because I've just been "practicing". Starting tomorrow I am vowing to myself that I'll take it every morning and chart.
I will confess that each cycle that's a miss feels scarier 
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We decided to continue TTC. Which I am so thrilled about! Two weeks ago, we made the decision to stop trying. It's been a sad two weeks. I finally realized this weekend how much I want a family and all the issues with work is something i'll have to deal with. It's comes at a good time because today starts my fertile period. This will be cycle # 4 for us.
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@bluestriped bee: oooh good luck! I decided to "stop trying" my second cycle because it was sooooo emotionally draining. we also had issues that month (very sick pet), so I couldn't think about ttc. Secretly I hoped that by not thinking about it, that it would happen on its own. Month three I was back in emotionally, and now we're in cycle 4. Are you using OPKs or judging fertile week by charting?
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@MrsLilybugg: I have OPKs but could never get a positive result. I realize last cycle that I probably O later than I thought. So I always stopped OPKs too soon. Now that I know that I might O later, I'm planning on using OPK much later.
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We're in the TWW of our 12th cycle, and I'm not sure how I'm feeling. I have NO symptoms, none of my usual TWW symptoms, and I'm exhausted all the time. I'm trying not to get my hopes up (because those 'signs' sound good), so we'll see how things go. I can test on Feb 20th, if AF hasn't shown up by then.
We're temping and charting and using OPKs, though I think I might not use OPKs this month, because they are stressing me out too much. -
We just started our second cycle trying. No O last month, but at least my cycles down to 35 days (usually really long and all over the place) and I got AF naturally (totally caught me off guard haha). I got some opks for this month, I'm excited to start using them. This week marks 6 months since starting NTNT which is a little depressing, but I just keep trying to think we'll get a baby when we're supposed to.
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I'm in the TWW of my 12th cycle, officially past the 1 year mark of trying. Same old TWW symptoms (really sore boobs) as every other month, so I'm not getting my hopes up.
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I'm 9DPO today. One minute I think like I'm getting AF and the next minute I think I'm pregnant! So a pretty normal TWW I'd say
This is my first cycle charting, but I've been off BC for 5 months. I also used OPKs, and will continue using them. I'm taking a while to regulate after coming off BC, so I will at least feel good knowing that my body has finally started doing what it's supposed to. Although deep down I hope to get a BFP!
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I'm 11dpo today and had a temp drop this morning
So I'm expecting AF either Tuesday or Wednesday. And then it's on to cycle 5...
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CD18 here. No signs of O. I didn't use OPKs on the weekend but will this afternoon. I am not charting. Hoping that O is soon as I am anxious to at least start the tww. This is my first cycle after having LO though so who knows what will happen!
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@HILSY85- Sorry about the temp drop. I had one today too. Still above coverline, but not feeling too positive at the moment.
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@arielle9510: Yup me too...Boo!
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And I'm out
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@arielle9510: Boo, bummer!!!
I'm on CD9 today of cycle 2, so we're about to start ramping up the BDing every other day. Last month, I O'd CD17, but I suspect it will be later this month because AF hung around a bit longer this time.
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@HILSY85- How are you doing?
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@arielle9510: bummer. I'm sorry. I was hoping to hear good news from you.
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@bluestriped bee: good call. I'll also start checking around CD 10. Know what's weird? I bought some dollar store OPKs which I'd heard were really good, but those didn't detect my surge. Only the digital one detected it with a smiley face. (I tested with the same cup sample).
@redsmarties: oooh, good luck.. I really hope this is your cycle. It really does sound like since your usual symptoms aren't there, this could be it. Crossing fingers!
@arielle9510: booo -
@arielle9510: my temp actually spiked again this morning...I have Noo idea what that means, but I guess I'm still in? My longest LP has been 13 days, and i'm current'y 12dpo...so if my temp is still up tomorrow, I'll test then. But I'm not too hopeful, since temps have been so up and down. Sorry AF arrived for you
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@HILSY85- crossing my fingers for you!
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@hilsy85: sounding good! fingers crossed for you!
I'm CD 6 and enjoying my wine! Good luck to the ladies in the TWW and those waiting for O.
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I'm cd8 in our fourth cycle. Last month my cycle was 38 days long, but the 2 before were 27 and 29. Hoping I get back to a "normal" length this time. Been charting CM for the past 3 cycles, but it wasn't very accurate in revealing O, so started tracking BBT this time around. Haven't ventured in to OPK quite yet.
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@oliviaoblivia: @arielle9510: Thanks ladies!! I'm trying not to think about it too much
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3 DPO, and I am exhausted. I've also had to stop myself from bawling a few times today - I'm not sad, scared, frustrated, angry, etc, so WHY do I want to cry??? Even the lack-of-arguments I've been having with my husband have been mostly resolved, without any confrontation. I've had more things to work on for other people (with no deadlines, no pressure), my dance class is going well (my posture is WAY better), my job of choice has come open and I have some STRONG recommendations among the staff, we should be getting into a house in about 2-3 months... So what's the deal???
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OMG you guys, I POAS today and I think I see a line!!! It's super super super faint though, and I can't tell if I'm just imagining it...I guess I should wait til tomorrow and test again??
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@hilsy85: A line really is a line! What kind of test?
I'm in cycle 20 now. This is getting really old, really fast. Next week we re-evaluate with the RE and maybe head to IVF...
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We're still in the game, but working on improving our health in various areas, so if it takes a little longer that is okay with us.
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@hilsy85: Eeeee!!! That's exciting!!!! I hope you see another one tomorrow!!!
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@Mrs Green Grass: it was a pink dye first response. Im afraid that I may have been imagining it...
I'm keeping you guys in my thoughts mrs gg.
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@hilsy85: Thanks. And my one positive was just like that...almost like an illusion....but it was real! Good luck.
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I just wanted to stop by and tell everyone good luck- TTC is emotionally draining and just plain sucks!
@hilsy85: A line is a line!
@Mrs Green Grass: I've been following your blog- sending prayers your way every time a see an update. Your time will be here soon! -
Holy crap you guys, I just took a digital and it said pregnant!!!!!! How a I going to concentrate at work now lol. Eeeek!!!
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@hilsy85: HUZZAH! Congratulations!
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@hilsy85: Yay!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!
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@hilsy85: Wow, congrats!!! Yayyyyyy!
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Thanks guys!! I can't believe it!
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@hilsy85: AHHH!!! Congrats!!! This is so funny - we had almost the exact same day
I keep looking at my test, and am having a reallllly hard time staying at work - I am literally in disbelief myself.how are you going to tell your husband?!?!
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@hilsy85: omg! So happy for you!!!!! I haven't focused on work since I got mine Friday morning, let me know if you have any success
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Congrats ladies!
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@hellobeeboston: I know! Fertility friend has my edd as oct 24, what about you?
I think I'm going to stop by baby gap and get a cute valentines day onesie and wrap it up with the test. I also may get him a bottle of scotch, which he loves, and write a card saying something like, you'll need this over the next 9 months. How about you?
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@sslm: @arielle9510: thank you!!
So I'm expecting AF either Tuesday or Wednesday. And then it's on to cycle 5...
I keep looking at my test, and am having a reallllly hard time staying at work - I am literally in disbelief myself.Subscribe to our newsletter
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