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[Trr]

It's a little cool here in Canada. We are expecting snow in the next couple days.

 

[Earthylove]

Well, AF arrived today! Back to cd1. I suppose a plus side is that my lp increased by a day. Maybe it was the maca

2 more cycles before the new year! I'm hoping we get some BFP's in the next couple months before the year ends

 

[Earthylove]

Hope you guys stay warm, Trr! I'm looking forward to the first snow fall here. It's been chilly but not cold enough for snow. I'm on the east coast in the United States. I feel like if it's going to be cold, why not have some snow. Otherwise, I'd rather have warm weather!

 

[Trr]

Agreed. The weather keeps jumping back and forth here. It snowed for 10 seconds today but my in laws got pummelled with snow 3 hours north from us so it's coming. It doesn't feel right listening to Christmas music until there's Snow on the ground

 

[lesondemavie]

All this talk of snow and a white Christmas is making me jealous! We're prepping for El Niño and lots of rain storms here, but I'll have to go to higher elevation for snow. I grew up in Colorado, so I have fond memories of making snow angels and having snowball fights with my brother in our backyard. I love California, but I am a bit sad that my kids will miss out on that experience. Happy Thanksgiving week all!

 

[lvksa]

I grew up in the mountains of northern NY and now I'm living in a place where people start wearing sweaters and saying it's cold at 60 degrees ����.

 

[psychochick]

Ooof last week was insane! Everyone was trying to get work done before the holidays, and I was definitely one of those. But this week will be a chill week at work

CD1 is either today or tmr. Huge temp dip and spotting currently. Thankfully though no usual bloaty crampy stuff at all. Also, I usually feel really cold during TWW, but not this month! I wonder if it's the royal jelly kicking in?

earthy: Sorry about AF but we're probably cycle buddies this cycle! I also have about 1.5 cycles left in the year. I think I actually O ON new years day two cycles from now. Would make a good story eh, literally new year baby.

abennion: did you take any more tests? I think your pic confused me a little because I see some line but it's very far from where I would expect the test line. Where I'd expect the test line I don't see anything.

beemeck: I do get O pains but they're on sides, I hope the O pain is a good sign for you But watch out for possible UTI? Will you be testing this week? Thanksgiving BFP?

leson: where do you live? we're also preparing for el nino here in california. I remember the last el nino when I was a kid, it was actually kind of fun back in the day. Hahah but this time I'm just hoping our house can stand up to the storm. Never been tested before.

Happy thanksgiving week everyone.

 

[abennion]

@psycho: It confused me too. My temp has been dropping the past two days so I'm starting to think it wasn't a BFP. I should be expecting AF either today or tomorrow. DH and I have both agreed we're just going to stick to what we know and not get any more internet cheapies.

 

[MagicDance]

Hey ladies.. hope everyone is doing well. Just caught up and now adding accupuncture and macca to the list of possibilities to try hehe!!

Also glad to hear others feeling sensitive to how long ttc is taking.. it is a natural feeling you cant escape from sadly. I feel exhausted and determined at the same time. We will all get there though.

Im cd 11 so been gearing up and getting down hubbys got an awful cold so it really is sharing the love -yuck lergies lol.

Goodluck everyone and my cycle twin

 

[lesondemavie]

@psycho: We're in Orange County just south of Los Angeles, you? I was in high school the last time. I remember wading through ankle deep puddles of water in my flip flops. It was the first time I truly felt like a Californian (my family moved here from CO). They've been prepping like crazy here this time around...sand bags, road work, extra gutters, etc. So glad they're adding more beds and shelters for the homeless too. We'll all get through it just fine together .

Happy BDing to those of you near O time! Lots of romance and FX your way!

@Ivksa: Welcome back! Hope you're well and enjoying some time with DH. That's how I felt when I first moved to CA from CO...and now I'm one of those people complaining about how cold it is at 60 degrees!

@psycho and earthy: I'm in the 2 more cycles boat this year too. If we're still trying, I'll find out one way or the other just after new years...so definitely closer to 2 more cycles. Cheers to some holiday babies in the group!

AFM: My fertile window starts on Wednesday and lasts through the weekend...which means BDing every other day while staying with the in-laws :/. Ah well maybe a change of scene will do us some good!

 

[abennion]

Well, against all odds my temp went up .4 today. Took a test but it was still BFN. May have seen some spotting too. I'm hoping AF does stay away and we've just got a late bloomer. She's due some time today.

 

[psychochick]

leson@: Ah I'm in the bay area. I definitely complain when it's 60 degrees. I mean, I'm just not prepared for the cold. I will welcome the rain though.

Yay two more cycle buddies let's do this! :highfive:

 

[abennion]

I spoke too soon. CD1 for me it looks like. Although this month I think we're pulling all the stops out. OPKs, Pressed, Acupuncture, Black Cohosh and my Synthroid should be kicking in right about when I O (Doc says it'll take about 6 weeks before I see results, started it last month)

 

[lesondemavie]

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! How's everyone doing?

Psycho any signs of O?

Fertile window open here. Plenty of ewcm and libido to boot. Tried preseed for the first time today, and finally figured out how to get my FF chart up. Anyone know if you should adjust for cold days? I'm freezing my tail off here. Highs in the 40s, lows in the 20s. Looking forward to heading home tomorrow.

 

[psychochick]

Happy thanksgiving! I ate too much as usual hehe. But also did exercise a bit. leson@ it's so funny you're freezing in orange county as well, norcal's also been just chilly-to-the-bone. We went for a run for like 15 minutes and felt like my lungs froze over. But honestly the cold hasn't affected my temps at all, has it affected yours? I'm guessing also cuz the heater keeps the temp about the same in the morning.

O is this saturday which is great, always love weekend O's cuz then we can relax and have all the time in the world to BD! But will probably still start BDing probably today.

 

[lesondemavie]

Haha Orange County isn't so bad...chillier than usual but not so bad . I was up near Salinas where my in-laws live...temps get pretty extreme there. Crazy hot summers, super chilly winters.

Ah yea the cold dry air is the worst for lungs they say. When I run in the cold, I wear a sort of face mask that I can breath into to warm the air before it hits my lungs.

I don't think the cold affected my temps. They look right on track...but hard to say since it's my first cycle temping.

Happy O time! Enjoy!

 

[supergongjoo]

Hi All! long time no post
Has anyone hit to 2ww yet? im excited to hear of possible BFPs!

 

[Earthylove]

Hi all! I'm on cd 11, O probably on Sunday. I'm longing for Christmas vacation! Been so busy and exhausted lately.
Psychochick, it looks like we will be O'ing around the same time. I also like it when it falls on the weekend!

 

[beemeck]

hi girls. Sorry I've been so MIA! the holidays were just so crazy busy with family and friends in town...

CD 2 for me. AF came right on time for me but I started spotting 4 day before AF. I never used to spot before, then I started to do the day before, then it went up to 2 days before and now up to 4.

So I was really, really down about it. I feel like things are getting worse every month instead of better. I called my doctor to make an appt but they only would have the nurse call me back. She said it was nothing to worry about even though everything I looked up seem to say all of that spotting was a sign of progesterone deficiency.

I looked up the fertility clinic near my house and was surprised to find that I didn't need a referral. I called and left a message to make an appt and that has been the only thing that lifted me up out of the dumps. My hope is to get in with them. I just want someone to listen to me and help me. I feel like I know that something isn't right and I don't want to waste any more time!

GL to all of you ladies - we are so OVERDUE for a bfp!

happy BDing to my O'ing gals and to everyone!

 

[lesondemavie]

Big hugs bee! Hope they have some answers for you. The not knowing is the worst

Happy O time to you too Earthy!

TWW here. FF gave me my first crosshairs today and puts me at 3 DPO. AF or testing next Friday 12/11. I'm feeling zero twinges this cycle, and I'm not so happy with our BD timing. I was going to follow the sperm meets egg plan, but I'm nursing a cold that's forcing me to take a break from work, and I'm just so not in the mood. Only thing lifting my spirits is my temp chart - I could be wrong, but I think it's looking pretty good so far.