State of the Ute 7.15.2014

[oneslybookworm]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?


2. Are you testing this week?


3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?


4. Who is your role model? Why?

[oneslybookworm]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? - cycle 15, CD24, 10DPO


2. Are you testing this week? - yep, if I haven't started by Friday, I'll test


3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? - ugh, I just want it so bad.


4. Who is your role model? Why? - for work ethic, my husband. He's so focused and organized...I'm not so much. For life, probably my old boss. He and his wife retired early and are now traveling the world. They are so adaptable to everything thrown their way, and have raised amazing kids.

[tiptoetulips]

1. Ttc since june13 cd 44 no o
2. No
3. Likely starting progesterone next week. I have an endocrinologist follow up on Tuesday.
4. My mom she is a breast cancer survivor and went through a period in her teaching career wher she was unsure if she would have a job in the fall due to enrollment for 10 years. She always handled it with such grace!

[miamigirl]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? Cycle 9. CD 3


2. Are you testing this week? No need...


3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? Not much. There's a bit of tension at home about this issue. I'm starting to get impatient and DH is super relaxed (he usually is) and gets upset when I mention anything TTC-related. Sometimes I feel I can't express my frustration with him. Thank God for this board!


4. Who is your role model? Why? I don't really have a specific person as a role model.

[konapoppy]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?
Cycle 2 TTCAL CD24

2. Are you testing this week?
Yep! Will test probably Thursday or Friday. We are traveling this weekend, so won't be home to test and I just can't wait it out. I think our timing was good so FX.

If I get a BFN, I will probably skip next cycle so I can enjoy drinks on our august trip to Hawaii

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?
I think I successfully kicked my caffeine habit again. I needed to cut back anyway, but a nice boost if I get a BFP since I won't have to worry about it. Have also cut back on wine. I just feel so much better.

4. Who is your role model? Why?
I don't really have one I admire a lot of people in my life for various reasons!

[ouokie]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? TTA2L, cycle#?, CD 29


2. Are you testing this week? Nope not anymore. I got a positive OPK yesterday.


3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?
Eventhough I got a positive OPK I know our timing is going to suck. DH is going to his SAthis morning. I knew it work out this way but oh well.

4. Who is your role model? Why? My mom. She stayed home and raised 4 kids on a very limited income and went without a lot (sometimes even food). When we were older she would take odd jobs to help out financially (like delivering newspapers at 3 in the morning). She is the hardest working and selfless person I know.

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[bcv513]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? Cycle 5, CD 19


2. Are you testing this week? Nope.


3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? I was sick over the weekend, so my temping is all messed up. My chart looks like Mt Everest. lol


4. Who is your role model? Why? My mom. She gives the best advice

[HoneySpider]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?
TTC #1 since Jan 2012, Cycle 16 TTCAL, CD5

2. Are you testing this week?
Just OPKs later on in the week

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?
This is my first cycle on Clomid so we'll see if that does anything

4. Who is your role model? Why?
I don't have one particular person but there are several people I admire for various reasons 

[heagen]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? Cycle 3, CD 10

2. Are you testing this week? Nope

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? FF predicts my FW is the week we are on vacation. Only problem? We are staying in a rented condo with our son, and in-laws. Awesome.
Hoping my long cycle last month was because of the pain killers from my wisdom teeth, or from coming off BCP. Praying I O earlier this cycle. 

4. Who is your role model? Why? I look up to several people. Can't think of just one.

[rockinrobyn]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? Cycle 3 TTCAL CD 26

2. Are you testing this week? Will probably start on Saturday.

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? Nope

4. Who is your role model? Why? I really don't have one.

[EllieT]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? TTC since Nov 13, first cycle with Clomid, CD 19

2. Are you testing this week? OPK's

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? Still waiting to O, starting to think Clomid 50 mg might not work for me

4. Who is your role model? Why? I really don't have one.

[achi]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? Cycle 4, CD2


2. Are you testing this week? No


3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? Last cycle was weird after my CP, O'd really late and had a shorter than normal LP. AF so far this cycle has been about as heavy as normal but way less cramping. Anyone else experience that the first "normal" cycle and then AF after a CP?


4. Who is your role model? Why? My mom. She always managed to have grace under pressure, always had time to listen, had an amazing sense of right and wrong and I could tell her anything.

[jessnpaul]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?
TTC #2 since September 2013... CD10

2. Are you testing this week?
Just OPK's

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?
I had my HSG yesterday and it went pretty well. It wasn't painful at all however they did find that one of my tubes (right side) is slightly dilated. The dye came out on both tubes, so the OB who did my HSG said it shouldn't be too much to worry about. We'll see what my doctor says. Between that and my slightly elevated FSH levels (11.6), I'm getting a little worried. 

4. Who is your role model? Why?
I don't have one particular person.

[daisy]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? Cycle 1, 12DPO.

2. Are you testing this week? If AF isn't here by Friday I will. I feel like I'll start at any moment though. I've been cramping for 3 days.

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? This was our last TTA cycle but turned into cycle 1 since I O'd late and we didn't TTA after all. I've been off BCP for 2.5 years and we didn't really avoid or pay attention to timing until this year. The fact that we didn't have an oops worries me but at the same time I know how hard it is to get timing right.

4. Who is your role model? Why? My mom. She is such a strong woman. She worked day and night to make sure my brother and I were taken care of and still is there for me whenever I need her.

[Mushe]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?
Cycle 2 TTCAL, CD 2

2. Are you testing this week?
Nope

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?
I keep forgetting to temp! I guess these first few days of the cycle won't matter much anyway, just funny that it hasn't become a habit yet.

4. Who is your role model? Why?
Tina Fey. She's so smart and funny, and just seems like she's got it all.

[belle55]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?
CD 30, 11 DPO

2. Are you testing this week?
On Friday or Saturday if AF doesn't show up and no temp drop.

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?
If this cycle doesn't work, I'm going to try acupuncture next cycle.

4. Who is your role model? Why?
There are a few people I admire. My mom, for working a full time job with a travel schedule and raising 3 kids, and my one of my good friends from work who has a similar, compassionate outlook on life and practices what she preaches.

[ginkgoleaf]

1. TTC #2 since fall 2013. Nurse just called that IUI #1 was a bust. I figured since I tested negative at 12dpo, but still sucks.

2. Nope, just waiting for AF now.

3. Nope

4. Several people for different reasons.

[HoneySpider]

Sorry ginkgoleaf Hugs!

[krystee]

Sorry, ginkgoleaf.

I have IUI #2 tomorrow. It is cycle 20.

I most admire my grandpa, who passed away in 2006. He was the kindest soul I have ever met in my life. My mom is a very close second. She is so funny and loving and selfless, and I love that she went back to school when she was almost 50 for a career she would love.

[lizz]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?
Cycle 5, CD 9

2. Are you testing this week? Nope

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? I had an HSG this afternoon. It was a little more painful/uncomfortable than I was expecting but I survived. He said my tubes are clear but my uterus was a little funny shaped. He asked if my last period was normal or if I ever had a D&C or any kind of surgery which I haven't. I'm not sure what to make of that but I'll eventually have a follow up with my doc. I was just excited to be done and didn't ask any questions.

4. Who is your role model? Why? I admire DH, my mom, and my sister all for very different reasons.

[preppy]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? Cycle 7, CD 3
2. Are you testing this week? Nope
3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? I have my first acupuncture appt next week. I figure it can't hurt and maybe it will give cycle 7 an extra push.
4. Who is your role model? Why? Um I really don't have any specific ones.

[ginkgoleaf]

Thanks, HoneySpider and krystee. I think due to timing and traveling, we'll probably have to skip out on the next cycle and wait for September.

krystee, good luck tomorrow! I'll be thinking of you.

[lms]

1. Cycle 8, cd22, 7 dpo
2. I'll probably test on Sunday
3. Being on Clomid this cycle I O'd later than normal.
4. I don't have anyone in particular.

[jt325]

1. Still waiting for AF to show since IUD is out. I was spotting a little today, so hopefully soon!

2. Nope

3. Nada, I'm ready to start TTC, but scared how I will handle 2 kids.

4. Cheesy as it sounds, my current boss. He's a great role model at school... And has mentored me a lot and pushed me to get my administrator certificate so I can be a principal some day.

[EllenGriswold]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? Cycle 3 TTCAL, CD 13


2. Are you testing this week? Nope. Should O this weekend sometime but probably not going to use OPKs since H and I will only see each other for a few days and stressing about timing won't help.


3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? Probably going to have to tell in-laws about our MC. Really dreading this conversation.


4. Who is your role model? Why? I don't really have a true role model but I really like my dad. I think he has a lot of integrity and people trust him and I've always thought he was really smart.

[MrsH2010]

I'm sorry ginkgoleaf!

[MrsH2010]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey?
Cycle 4. CD 17 Maybe 2 DPO

2. Are you testing this week?
Nope

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share?
Well we planned on TTA this month and next but we decided against it.

4. Who is your role model? Why?
My mom! She is an amazing mom & person. She is strong, caring, selfless, hardworking... I could go on and on.

[coda]

1. Where are you in your TTC Journey? Cycle 5 CD13


2. Are you testing this week? I will start OPK's today


3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? I started temping this cycle so it will be interesting to see how that turns out. Also, I am quitting my job! I put in my notice yesterday and I was prepared to be unemployed for a bit but then I ended up getting a job offer the same day.


4. Who is your role model? Why? My grandma. She is a tough lady and she loves and takes care of her family so well.

[grover]

sorry ginkgoleaf.

miamigirl My H is the same way as your H, or he was. This cycle and last he's been a little better, though I don't think he wants to move towards testing anytime soon.

coda congrats on the job offer!

1. Cycle 15. CD 31
2. nope
3. nope
4. my great-grandma. she keeps chugging along, though she's been tempted to give up many times over the years.

[belovedbride07]

Jul 15, 2014 10:06:47 GMT -5 daisy said:

3. Any TTC Randoms/Stories/Charts to share? This was our last TTA cycle but turned into cycle 1 since I O'd late and we didn't TTA after all. I've been off BCP for 2.5 years and we didn't really avoid or pay attention to timing until this year. The fact that we didn't have an oops worries me but at the same time I know how hard it is to get timing right.

I'm confused...are you saying you've been having unprotected sex for 2.5 years (but are counting this as your first TTC cycle)?

I don't mean to cause you concern, but if that is the case I would consider seeing a doctor sooner rather than later, maybe after charting for a few months.

ETA: And sorry for butting in here! I'm procrastinating. :-)