Long cycles and the tww

[TexMel]

I'm freaking out right now. My husband just found out that his department is getting outsourced. He is getting laid off in the next couple of months.

Worst. Timing. Ever.

 

[SilasLove]

Oh TexMel I'm sorry to hear that. Will you all be OK?

 

[TexMel]

Thanks, money-wise we will be ok - I'm actually the breadwinner and pay all of the bills out of my salary. His money was just nice to have to spend on "fun" things and pay off some of our student loans. And, I may have to shave 4 weeks off of my mat leave, which I was only taking bc I thought we were "comfortable" enough for me to not get paid for a month.

I've just gone through a lay-off with him before and it was awful. He got depressed and lost all motivation for a while. It was a blow to his ego. Luckily, he ended up pulling himself out of that and going back to college and now has a degree and a career track, so hopefully it will help him find something in his field much quicker than last time around. It just came as such a shock, as he was working for a large international corporation this time, which is still doing very well, they just chose that another company down the road could take over operations of his dept at a cheaper cost.

He even joked about being a stay at home dad. I'm not sure how I feel about that.

Oh, and he asked me to not tell either of our families yet, so I can't freak out to all of them. Thanks for letting me vent!

 

[ksquared726]

Yikes! I'm so sorry to hear that, TexMel. Your situation sounds just like mine - I'm also the primary breadwinner and the hubs' pay is just to make our finances more comfortable. I can't imagine my DH being a stay at home dad either! He needs something to keep him motivated. FX your DH finds and good, stable job soon!

 

[crazycatlady5]

Mommyofone - I'm actually in third trimester, I'm 32 weeks.

Texmel - so sorry about your husbands job. How long of a mat leave do you get?

I think I'm going to go off soon, I'm already missing so much work for all these extra Dr apts. I put mat leave in for nov 1 but I'll use sick days before so it doesn't start my mat leave early. I get a year for mat leave so it's really good. Top up for 17 weeks and then 60% for the rest of the year. I'm not the primary breadwinner so I might only go back half time after, we'll see.

 

[mommyxofxone]

whoops sorry crazy cat

 

[TexMel]

I get 6-8 weeks paid depending on how I deliver, then 3 weeks paid (whatever vacation time I have accumulated), then I'm eligible for 16 weeks unpaid, but not sure now how many of those I will be able to use

 

[BabeAwait]

Hey everybody!

I've done a little scroll through to try and get caught up with you all since I've been MIA quite a while.

Aidensxmomma I am so terribly sorry for your loss. You can always PM me if you'd like someone to who will listen. Take all the time you need to grieve and heal. I lost my little angel nearly the exact same day.

Ksquared I'm sorry about your kitty Although I'm happy to see you're back and TTC again.

TexMel I hope you and hubs figure out the job situation. I feel like no matter what things always work out in the end. Hang in there!

Crazycat I hope everything with your amniotic fluid works out okay. Hopefully your early leave will do you some good.

Mommyxofxone Hope you get that positive opk soon!

I can't believe in the matter of 2 months our group will have it's first two babies! It's so exciting!!

Afm I'm doing pretty good. For the most part I feel good. Sometimes I get pretty achy with all my joints loosening up and growing pains. I found out I have an anterior placenta so I'm not expecting to feel movements for another 3+ weeks, which kind of stinks but oh well. On the bright side this Thursday I will be scheduling my anatomy scan which means I'll know what date I find out the gender!

 

[mommyxofxone]

babe wow you're so far along!!!! that's insane i remember when you got your bfp!!!! congrats hun. i had the same placenta and i didn't feel dd til 21 weeks


i am expecting my pos opk today- hoping anyway. yesterdays line was so dark i'm assuming this will be it. fx'd!

 

[ksquared726]

Hey guys! So I'm 8dpo (or close to 9 - I think I O'd overnight on cd 19/20). I feel exactly like I did with my first bfp in June. Here are my symptoms by day. Last time I noticed the alert nips at 11-12dpo and that's when everything else started too. Wondering if I could have implanted this time at 4-5dpo, or if my body now knows what it's like to be pregnant that I'm showing symptoms early? Not sure when to test but the nips, waking up at 4:30am on the dot, cramps/twinges, strong McDonald's craving - these things ONLY happened during my bfp last time. Just seems crazy because this was our first cycle back at ttc after my d&c! So here are the symptoms:

4dpo - afternoon twinge in same spot as when pg, menstrual-like cramps, silly mood
5dpo - more twinges, right ovary twinge, cramps, craving for McDs & Coke, gas
6dpo - extra creamy cm, more twinges and slightly lower than pg spot, cramps, bloated, gas, tired, slight nausea, not comfortable crossing legs, alert nips & slightly tender bbs
7dpo - woke up at 4:30 on the dot, really vivid dream, trouble sleeping, lots of creamy liquid cm, gas, alert nips, pale lips, twinge-like cramps in entire uterus, not comfortable crossing legs, sensitive sense of smell, slightly sore back lots of cracks, boob pain
8dpo (so far) - woke up multiple times, trouble sleeping, not as vivid dreams, alert nips still constant, cramps, slightly sore back lots of cracks

What do you guys think? Might try a FRER tomorrow afternoon when I'm like 9.5dpo. This wait is so hard!

 

[ksquared726]

Hey guys! So I'm 8dpo (or close to 9 - I think I O'd overnight on cd 19/20). I feel exactly like I did with my first bfp in June. Here are my symptoms by day. Last time I noticed the alert nips at 11-12dpo and that's when everything else started too. Wondering if I could have implanted this time at 4-5dpo, or if my body now knows what it's like to be pregnant that I'm showing symptoms early? Not sure when to test but the nips, waking up at 4:30am on the dot, cramps/twinges, strong McDonald's craving - these things ONLY happened during my bfp last time. Just seems crazy because this was our first cycle back at ttc after my d&c! Had one cycle in between to let my body heal. So here are the symptoms:

4dpo - afternoon twinge in same spot as when pg, menstrual-like cramps, silly mood
5dpo - more twinges, right ovary twinge, cramps, craving for McDs & Coke, gas
6dpo - extra creamy cm, more twinges and slightly lower than pg spot, cramps, bloated, tired, slight nausea, not comfortable crossing legs, alert nips & slightly tender bbs
7dpo - woke up at 4:30 on the dot, really vivid dream, trouble sleeping, lots of creamy liquid cm, alert nips, pale lips, twinge-like cramps in entire uterus, not comfortable crossing legs, sensitive sense of smell, slightly sore back lots of cracks, boob pain
8dpo (so far) - woke up multiple times, trouble sleeping, not as vivid dreams, alert nips still constant, cramps, slightly sore back lots of cracks

What do you guys think? Might try a FRER tomorrow afternoon when I'm like 9.5dpo. This wait is so hard!

 

[crazycatlady5]

Fx for you!! All sounds positive! Try the frer

 

[Teeny Weeny]

Is there room in here for anymore?! ;-)
I have PCOS and long cycles. Currently CD35 of a Clomid cycle and absolutely no idea what's going on! My 2WW is turning into 3 and possibly beyond. xx

 

[ksquared726]

Welcome, Teeny! I'm sorry about the confusing cycle. I used to think I had a 3ww too but I think I was just a slow riser in my temps and I actually ovulated much later than I thought. Since you have Clomid I assume you have a doctor who is possibly keeping an eye on things? Or possibly do a blood pregnancy test? Hope you get some answers soon!

It was a bfn for me today on a FRER . My symptoms and cm have lessened the last 2 days. But I was only 9dpo, so still time for it to change. And my first bfp I didn't test until 15dpo and the line was still light. Plus my secondary increase in temp and cm didn't start until 12dpo. The only thing I still have going on is the prominent nips and some cramps. Who knows.

 

[Teeny Weeny]

It has been a huge mess with doctors keeping an eye on things. I took it for 3 months and not once seen the doctor.
However, I do have another appointment on the 8th October to discuss next steps. Clomid hasn't done its job and made me ovulate at a 'normal' time which is very disappointing.

Good luck ksquared for your upcoming tests. Xx

 

[ksquared726]

I'm so sorry Clomid hasn't been successful . Did they increase your dose each cycle or just keep it the same? Seems weird they wouldn't have any follow ups to see if it helped at all!

My temp dropped a bit this morning at 12dpo. Thinking perhaps my body has been playing tricks on me again. Feeling pretty down today .

 

[Teeny Weeny]

I was on 100mg from the start. The first cycle ovulation was CD27, month 2 was a lovely CD15 and now CD36... Really?!?!
Oh well, at least I know this cycle is coming to an end soon and I have the opportunity to discuss it next week.

My temp always drops at 12dpo too. But it's not over until the witch shows. I keep my fingers crossed for you. Xx

 

[SilasLove]

How is everyone?

I'm finally feeling movement, so very exciting. I have sick kids and a full schedule so just keeping busy with that.

 

[ksquared726]

Hey guys - how are you all doing this weekend? I'm here at CD 3 so my body was indeed playing really cruel tricks on me last week. This cycle I'm going to totally ignore all tww symptoms and just wait for a secondary temp rise toward the end of it. AF thankfully hasn't been as heavy as the last one. The last one was extra long and heavy, but this one seems to maybe be shorter than usual. I usually have 2 heavy days but this time there was only 1. Hoping I O at a decent time this cycle and will be testing or expecting AF around Halloween.

Congrats on feeling movement, Silas! Must be an amazing feeling. Can't wait until I get to feel that someday (hopefully not too far away).

 

[mommyxofxone]

sorry ksquared about the flying in. She should be visiting me on wednesday. got the cramps, the sore bbs, just waiting on the pimples, the bloat and the spotting which should start tomorrow.

And on top of that, i have caught dd's cold. Rotten child! lol.