State of the Ute 1/2

[katespade]

1. Where are you in your journey?

2. Any testing this week?

3. Non-BFP AWs/vents/randoms?

4. What is the last TV show you binge-watched?

[katespade]

1. Where are you in your journey?
TTC #1 since May, Cycle 5, CD31

2. Any testing this week?
Nope, not unless I notice any ovulation signs. I'm tired of wasting OPKs.

3. Non-BFP AWs/vents/randoms?
I finally got my prescription issues figured out, so I'm FINALLY starting Progesterone supplements today. I'm ready to have semi-normal cycle lengths for once in my life. These 50-65 day cycles are driving me bonkers.

4. What is the last TV show you binge-watched?
We just finished up Series 4 of Peaky Blinders. SO GOOD.

[megstoo]

1. Where are you in your journey?
TTC #1 for years

2. Any testing this week?
Nope

3. Non-BFP AWs/vents/randoms?
We have our first appt to start on meds and DH just informed me he can't get off of work so I go on my own which is fine. What sucks is doc told us to have more sex for obvious reasons and yet we're going on 8 days with no action. When I bring this up to DH he gets pissy.

4. What is the last TV show you binge-watched?
Not really binge watching but I just finished watching 4 episodes of 90 day fiance. (lame I know!)

[noodleoo]

1. Where are you in your journey?
TTC#2, Cycle 2, CD19, 5 DPO

2. Any testing this week?
I'm dying to test! I'm hoping to test this weekend, but that will probably still be too early at 9-10 DPO. I'm totally getting ahead of myself with symptom tracking (probably really imagining).

3. Non-BFP AWs/vents/randoms?
We booked tickets to visit my family in FL in March yesterday! I'm excited because 1) we got a good deal and 2) it is so freaking cold here I can't wait. We usually go down every year in Feb or Mar and it really helps to break up the long NE winter.

4. What is the last TV show you binge-watched?
I can't even remember! There is nothing to watch on regular TV anymore. H signed up for a trial of Netflix yesterday and I'm so excited. We watched Boss Baby last night which was really cute and funny, but did not help my baby fever. What else should I add to my list?

[W.T.Faulkner]

Where are you in your journey?
TTC#1, Cycle 2, CD13

2. Any testing this week?
I just tested positive on my OPK. H and I are both home today so that news quickly resulted in the removal of clothing for both of us. lol

3. Non-BFP AWs/vents/randoms?
I go back to work tomorrow after a long winter break, so I’m a bit anxious.

4. What is the last TV show you binge-watched?
The Crown. It is SO good.

[lagom]

1. Where are you in your journey?
TTC 19 months, CD18

]2. Any testing this week?
Nope. We were supposed to IUI this weekend, but timing was not on our side with the holidays. Just started my TWW.

3. Non-BFP AWs/vents/randoms?
I need strategies for dealing with chaos at work. My boss is doing nothing but fanning the flames and saying "it will get better".

]4. What is the last TV show you binge-watched?
Working on breaking bad currently.

[katespade]

Jan 2, 2018 19:23:45 GMT -5 lagom said:

3. Non-BFP AWs/vents/randoms?
I need strategies for dealing with chaos at work. My boss is doing nothing but fanning the flames and saying "it will get better".

What kind of chaos?

[lagom]

Jan 2, 2018 20:01:20 GMT -5 katespade said:

Jan 2, 2018 19:23:45 GMT -5 lagom said:

3. Non-BFP AWs/vents/randoms?
I need strategies for dealing with chaos at work. My boss is doing nothing but fanning the flames and saying "it will get better".

What kind of chaos?

The kind where my role has changed 4 times in the last year and processes for what I'm doing don't currently exist.
Really I just need breathing techniques and the ability to care less.

[seeyalater52]

Jan 2, 2018 20:16:33 GMT -5 lagom said:

Jan 2, 2018 20:01:20 GMT -5 katespade said:

What kind of chaos?

The kind where my role has changed 4 times in the last year and processes for what I'm doing don't currently exist.
Really I just need breathing techniques and the ability to care less.

I’m so sorry. My job was like this last year and it was really, really hard. I am very type A and a little insecure so it’s a bad combo for me but I had some success leaning into it - sharing with my manager and other members of the executive team that I was proactively developing processes that are needed where there weren’t any and that while it is challenging to be shifting my role all the time that I was willing to do what needed to be done in the short term with the understanding that things would need to stabilize eventually to be workable. I got a ton of credit for being flexible and showing leadership in getting some things back on track during what was a challenging time for my whole organization. I grew a lot and was recognized for it.

I’m not sure if that’s helpful or not, I work in a pretty unique environment since it’s highly respondent to the political situations in DC and individual states so flux and change is not uncommon but the level this last year was very unusual.

All that sad I was a hot fucking mess the whole year because of said chaos so it’s not like I handled everything effortlessly, either. It sucked. Hugs, I hope it gets better for
you.

[jennistarr1]

TTC #2 Since July, CD29
No testing planned
I have the rest of this week and MOnday left at my old job. I feel like I can't do it. I hate this place. And after nearly 8 years and attending countless goodbye lunches for people that have been here about 2 years, they aren't doing anything for me
I've been binge watching ER. I can pretty much do surgery on my own at this point

[noodleoo]

jennistarr1, oh man, I'm sorry! That sucks. I've found the time after giving notice at a job is the WORST. It is so awkward and awful and I always just want to get out. I hope your last 3 days goes quickly.

OMG, I'm in the TWW and it is killing me. I can't wait until Sat to test, but even that will be only 9 DPO which is probably too early to really know. I am going to be so disappointed if this cycle is a bust because I've managed to completely convince myself I'm pregnant for no apparent reason. It would also (maybe) help me out with some wedding/family drama (in case you read my bridesmaid post on ML).

[melsamoony]

1. TTC #2 after loss cycle 1 since mc 11 dpo

2. Only if my period doesn't show by the weekend. It is due tomorrow. Tested yesterday BFN not feeling at all hopeful.

3. Still struggling a little bit with my mc. I was doing better but yesterday and today have been a little bit if a struggle.

4. Fuller house LOL I needed something silly.

[seeyalater52]

1. Where are you in your journey?
 TTC #1, cycle 4, cd 8 - on hiatus this month


2. Any testing this week?
Nope


3. Non-BFP AWs/vents/randoms?

Another coworker on my team just announced her pregnancy today. She is due 1 week before the other pregnant person on my team. So we'll be down 2 people (out of 5) at once and my consolation prize for being barren will be getting to take on extra work for 4 months while they're both out plus being the only person on our team without an infant or toddler (or both) and therefore nominated to work late/extra, travel more, etc. FUN TIMES. I don't know how I can be so in favor of family-friendly leave and workplace policies and so bitter about this but I am. 


4. What is the last TV show you binge-watched?

The Crown and now The Royals. I have a theme lol. 

[melsamoony]

Cd 1.

[noodleoo]

Jan 5, 2018 18:26:31 GMT -5 melsamoony said:

Cd 1.

I’m sorry. Hugs!

[noodleoo]

9 DPO. Tested this morning and BFN. Ugh, I know it is early but I was so sure I’d see something today.

[MrsE]

1. TCC #1, Cycle 1, CD13

2. OPKs

3. I’m usually pretty healthy, but I’ve really been enjoying this eat all the things bit lately and really need to rein it in a bit, but all the things are so yummy.

4. I binge watched Scandal when I was working from home sick with strep right before Christmas.

[pickel]

1. Where are you in your journey? TTC#2, Cycle 8, 12 dpo

2. Any testing this week? I did today, BFN

3. Non-BFP AWs/vents/randoms? I am just about tired of all the pregnancy announcements at work.

4. What is the last TV show you binge-watched? Stranger Things Season 2