State of the Ute 3.28.16

[konapoppy]

1. Where are you in your journey?

2. Testing this week?

3. Any AW's, hair pats, randoms?

4. What keeps you sane while TTC?

[duff]

1. Where are you in your journey? TTC #1, Cycle 8, CD 10

2. Testing this week?  Just OPKs...it's a little early, but AF showed up about 4 days earlier than I expected last month, so I figure I'll start the OPKs a little early, just to be sure.

3. Any AW's, hair pats, randoms?  I keep going back and forth on all the tracking.  I keep thinking that maybe I'll just stop next month and see what happens, but then in the next second, I upgrade my FF to the VIP membership.  I know that 8 cycles isn't much compared to some of the ladies here, but I'm really starting to drive myself crazy.

4. What keeps you sane while TTC?  LOL...see above.

[konapoppy]

1. Where are you in your journey?
TTC #1 since 2/14

2. Testing this week?
OPKs starting Wed per doctor.

3. Any AW's, hair pats, randoms?
I am really hopeful that this medicated cycle will be it for us, but I know I am setting myself up for disappointment. Also, I am holding a ton of time on my calendar for my mid-cycle appt, which is making me grumpy.

4. What keeps you sane while TTC?
I have started exercising again, which really helps. H keeps me mostly sane. Right now the positive momentum of seeing the RE is helping as well.

[FishChicks]

konapoppy I really hope the medicated cycle is it for you. My fingers are crossed!

1. Where are you in your journey? TTC #1 since 10/15. Cycle 1 after back to back losses (MMC @ 9.5 wk and CP)

2. Testing this week? Nope.

3. Any AW's, hair pats, randoms? My new bike arrives this weekend and I can't wait to get out and ride.

4. What keeps you sane while TTC? Distraction. I focus on other projects, like home improvements. My job is slow right now or I'd really enjoy focusing on that. I also try to constantly remember how lucky I am: great job, husband, home, etc. Focusing on the positive helps me stay sane.

[ridethelightning]

1. TTC #2, cycle 4, CD 17.

2. Nope. I guess I'm in the 2WW, but way too early to test.

3. I'm having every symptom in the book. Sore nipples, giant swollen boobs, and cramps. None of which can be pregnancy related at 3 dpo. I get it body, you like to screw with me! Enough, already!

4. Nothing, I'm a mess. But really, I've been working on getting healthier, so I've tried to focus on that.

[ashap]

1. Where are you in your journey? TTC #1 Since July 15 - Cycle 5, CD 23

2. Testing this week? Nope

3. Any AW's, hair pats, randoms? My SIL is having her 2nd any day now and I'm trying to be positive but I'm really not feeling hanging out with her new baby.  

4. What keeps you sane while TTC?  My shopping problem?  And I just started doing Yoga again - definitely adds sanity to my life!

[sterl724]

Mar 28, 2016 10:06:54 GMT -5 konapoppy said:

1. Where are you in your journey?

2. Testing this week?

3. Any AW's, hair pats, randoms?

4. What keeps you sane while TTC?

1. TTC #1 since 3/15. First cycle Asher loss, cd 4.

2. Nope. Doc wants us to sit out a few cycles, and it took a long time for me to get my period after my loss. I'm going to wait this cycle out.

3. I'm just glad I finally got my period and my body can relate again!

4. It's hard to keep distracted, but I just try to keep busy.

[glauren]

1. Where are you in your journey? TTC #2, 1st full cycle after a loss, 3DPO

2. Testing this week? I'm shooting for Sunday at 9DPO

3. Any AW's, hair pats, randoms? I'm relieved I ovulated and the exhausting FW is over, but I forgot how crazy the TWW makes me feel.

4. What keeps you sane while TTC? My DS.

[PatBenatar]

1. Where are you in your journey? TTC # 2, waiting for my HCG to go down to zero

2. Testing this week? Just a blood test!

3. Any AW's, hair pats, randoms? I'm feeling down in general and the weather isn't helping my mood

4. What keeps you sane while TTC? yoga, running, and beer!

[mrsw101109]

1. TTC #1, cycle 2, CD 16, 0dpo

2. Nope. Way too early in the 2ww.

3. I'm trying to decide if I need to cut out caffeine during the 2ww.

4. I wish I knew. Today was ovulation day and the start of the 2ww. It's all I could think about all day. It's gonna be a long 2 weeks.

[turboteal]

1. TTC #1, CD 13

2. OPKs

3. I had my first RE appointment this month (PCOS), had some testing done. My TSH was a little elevated, so I just started on low dose synthroid for that, I'm hopeful that maybe that will be all it takes to get things working? (assuming I ovulate this month) AMH was high, but everything else was normal. H had his SA, we go back in 3.5 weeks for next appointment where we'll go over those results and make a plan, I guess

4. Work? Also running, I just ran my 1st half marathon and that felt pretty great to accomplish

[hamster]

1. Cycle 2 after EP, CD 20-something.

2. Nope

3. I didn't ovulate this month. Assuming period will start this week. Then just one more cycle before TTC again.

4. I'm ok for now, as long as I don't think too much about an EP happening again. Anxiety much? lol.

[grover]

1. Cd5, trying since 3/2013
2. Nope
3. We leave for Mexico on Sat. We need to abstain from Monday on as H has a SA the day after we get back and the RE said we should either abstain or us protection due to Zika.
4. My dogs, this upcoming vacation (we put it off a bunch during the past three years), starting to get into exercise