Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[jm1355]

No, Coy...I don't think you are complaining at all!! I really do love your stories. It is the people that seem irritated when talking about their children that are seemingly complaining. You seem amused and I think that is perfect!!

I have met folks like that - the ones that can't wait for school to start so they can be rid of them...you know, my mom used to call and tell us they would "take T off our hands" for a month or so in order to give us couple's time. Dh and I were always I mean- we wanted children, and we love having them- I would hate to be separated from them! That'd drive me crazy! And I think I'm crazy now

You know what's driving me crazy? Waiting for this baby! I keep hoping she won;t be late like Kat was So I am staying busy trying to jug her out!

Awh! Coy...you remind me so so much of my sissy...(aka my sister in law). She and my brother have been married for 16 years and she is a stay-at-home mom to my three adorable nephews. She is a great mom and it drives her crazy now that all three are in school. She has to find stuff to do while they are gone for the day.

I'm excited to hear all the gory details of labor, etc., and can not wait for pictures!! I can only imagine how the waiting part would drive you crazy. I never went through that. My son decided to come 5 weeks earlier than he was supposed to. Lol!

 

[jm1355]

OK...so I have a bit of a predicament with Fertility Friend...

One of the symptoms it lists is "Increased Sex Drive." Well, darn it!! I don't mark it on FF but I have that EVERY DAY!!
I am incredibly attracted to my handsome and sexy BF. We have been together long enough that you would think the excitement would be a little less...but its not!! Too bad we have such crazy schedules. In the beginning I felt like a nempho ...and I was sooooo embarrassed by it. But I have since learned to control myself (only a bit though) and I figured out if I blow him off he becomes the aggressor! (Yeah baby!) TMI---I know...but oh well...

Oh and Ali...I finally broke down and paid the $35 for a year VIP membership to FF. I said I wouldn't but I really like comparing my chart to others.

 

[alicatt]

Hey Coy!

No I didn't pee my pants I made it to the toilet, I just didn't get the cup in place. Sometimes, when I have to go, I have to go!

Zoe is fine, she is old, and I fed them dinner early, and if that happens she sometimes has issues with her tummy during the night. I have to remember to give her a snack before bed!

I do think I want to throttle my doggies at the moment, Zach and Zoe are driving me nuts! There is a new dog in the neighborhood and he/she has been barking its head off all day, and so Zach and Zoe are barking back. Well with my throbbing head and annoying work, I just can't handle the noise. I put them in time out for a while, that got them to settle down, and they have been better since then. Sometimes my dogs are like children! LOL.

I did call my Dr's office to see about the progesterone and it is 1ml instead of 2, YAY! That means it will be easier to push in, I'll only have to push 1/2 the oil into me. Plus I think the oil they gave me is thinner so maybe it will be easier to inject? The stuff I currently have its like trying to push molases through a needle! Takes me about 2 minutes to get it all injected. All the while trying to hold still and not jostle the needle. Let me tell ya, it is not a simple feat!

So my plans for the weekend are this:

1) rest so my headache will go away (I hope)!
2) run to Kohl's and take a few things back
3) Grab groceries for weekend, week ahead and for Matt who is dogsitting for me from the 4th-9th while I'm in Canada for Canadian Thanksgiving and my 40th birthday.
4) Laundry - always have laundry, it just never ends! WHY?
5) Bunco! Monthly bunco night on Saturday. I have to think of something to bring, any ideas on yummy fall like appetizers that are easy to make?
6) Pack (well unpack my bags from my last Canada trip and repack them for this Canada trip)
7) Invite Matt up on Sunday to meet Zack (new puppy) and hang out with him.
8) Monday morning - go to BETA appt at 8:45am
9) Wait on pins and needles until 2-3pm for the results

 

[Grey Eyes]

Hi ladies!

Jess- you make me laugh! Dh and I are like that but it is so hard with kids...they are far too inquisitive so we can't be spontaneous anymore lol!

Ali- I love your list! All I really focused on was- birthday(cause that means cake), fall time snacks, and Monday Beta!! LOL! I can't wait for your Monday Beta!

Hm, yummy fall-time snacks easy to make...Yes. Buy a mix of spice cake and make cup-cakes with the paper liners in like orange or yellow colors. I bet you can even find the liners with leaf prints on them now

AFM- so much for working int he garage. I spent my afternoon going over crap with my attorney *sigh*. I have to leave this case in God's hands or it would drive me dingy!


Oooo but I did have a few moments of extreme discomfort! A very sharp twanging pain that started at my back and wrapped around to the front, got stronger and held there for a minute or so then faded. It happened twice and I thought "Oh yay!" but nothing for the last hour...so I'm gonna creep out and try to get some work done I think....

 

[Grey Eyes]

Omy hell, I am angry now! Long and short of this: our adopted grandpa is moving to Arizona for the winter. He used to be a fairly "high ranking" fella in his church years ago but has spent a lot of time talking to dh and I about how it's your relationship with God that is important, what happens between just you and God- not what the "church" thinks. And I agree. I understand the gathering and I enjoy the gathering, but it is ultimately your relationship with Him that matters.

Well, Grampa wanted to come and pray with us and pray with the girls especially before he left. They are developing their understanding of God right now and we pray together often. Dh and I were pleased to agree to this. Well, the high-up man in his church (I will henceforth refer to him as DingBat ) found out and called grampa and told him he had no business praying for folks without Dingbats approval. Then Dingbat said he had to attend as well. Well dh and I said of grampa was more comfortable with that- ok. Well, we planned it for today, but Dingbat called and said today was bad for him. (Ahem- so?) So we set it up with Grampa for tomorrow.

Well, Dingbat drops in late tonight without calling first and tells dh and I to dress better! He says "This aint no Saturday morning cartoons you know!" all snotty like! Dh and I just finished working in the garage for tonight and were all dusty IYKWIM.

Excuse me fella? Anyway, then he tells dh that he would prefer we "do this" in his office downtown. And then he adds to dh "you will wear a tie." and he turns to me and says "wear whatever you got to make it your best." and leaves!

Can I just say A$$HOLE!! Well, he has managed to take something special between family members and turn it into a freaking joke, so dh and I are thinking of cancelling it. What a nutbucket this guy is! Aaargh! My very Marine husband about lost it with dude, the guy stuck his hand out to shake and dh just turned, and closed the door in his face!!

I want our girsl to understand God as something positive, and great, and mighty, but never a God that a man has to control or a God that demands we dress better, or a God that says we can't pray in our own home!

Thanks ladies

 

[Babywhisperer]

BabyWhisperer and TwoToGo-
Wow! These seem like awesome temps for both of you! Very nice spiking action going on I got my fx'd for bfp's for both of you- and you better believe I am stalking your charts Weepy and irrational' s all part of the package BabyWhisperer- def talk to your doc on Monday if you can just so you'll know about the testing process!

Ali- wow, at first when I read your message and noticed the "had to pee so bad," "didn't make it," and "wet sheets," I thought, well, you know... LOL! Thought you didn't make it! That'd be terrible, just don't start having vivid poas dreams or you will have an accident! Poor Zoe, just normal little dog pukes? Re: the math on your progesterone...it sounds right, but please double check with your FS first! Just to be sure! And are they small short needles? I had to use vag sups, with I think was preferable to the injections as I would not enjoy doing those! But at least it's over quick and no mess!
Btw, I agree with BabyWhisperer- relax! Or try to I know it is difficult as all get out, but no sense stressing too much.

AFM- funny how you all think I'm in labor! I WISH! LOL! I would leave a note though (if I have time that is ) before heading to the hospital just so you all would know. No, I have just been busy today...it seems if I want 10 minutes to myself I have to feed everyone first sometimes more than once these kids are bottomless pits! Then Grampa came to visit today and dh and a mechanic looked over our Suburban...we thought we had it fixed with bleeding the clutch but it needs an additional part So hopefully get that installed tomorrow then we'll be ready to roll when babes is born. It's a big ugly truck but talk about room! And 4-wheel drive, we could fit 8 people in that thing if we had to, so 5 of us will be perfect!

Kat woke me up 2-3 times last night and I had to chastise her--she'll come to my room or holler form hers and wake me up. When I ask what's wrong she says sweetly "I just wanted to hug you..." Aaaargh! I told her we can hug in the morning! Anyway, plus I had to pee about 5 times . And this morning my hips hurt so bad I could barely stand up-- it is all the spreading action taking place. It makes labor easier though so I am not complaining

I am going to try my darndest to finish the garage today Get all these totes stacked back inside and the floor cleared is my main goal

Chart stalk all you want, I welcome the advice from someone who has experience. I have a question about progesterone though. If today is cd20 am I supposed to get tested on cd21 or 7dpo which is Monday? How high can my temps keep going, 98.57 is very high for me let alone a waking temp for a girl with hypothyroidism!

I can't believe your dedication to this garage! How BIG is this garage? Sorry about dingbat, some people have no clue. We ran into a militant priest when we were going to do our pre-nuptial interview and how he spoke to me was not endearing me to using him so we switched churches. It pained me to not get married in the church where I received all my sacraments, but hubs isn't religious so I knew he couldn't be forced to swallow a militant priest's attitude or directives. How are you feeling? Tick tock tick tock!

Ali, how you hanging in there girl? I hope you're staying positive and keeping the faith.

Jess, I know how you feel. Dh feels like a piece of meat most of the time...I sang a linr from the song Detachable Penis and he got the look of fear! I'm 50% Italian, what does he expect?

Afm I feel hot, and like I've been emotionally hazed today. My brother came out of surgery and they ended up fusing 3 discs in his neck. He is all doped up and it's going to be a long road. The great thing at dinner last night was a package came for him from my Aunt and Uncle in TN. My brother requested an American flag from my Uncle's base to be hung on the Freedom Tower for 9/11 and they made a case on the base of the flag when he returned it, pictures of him at work on the 105th floor, and they gave him a plaque, letter signed by the admiral, and a medal reserved for military only. He was ver moved and very proud they did that for him. He loves knowing his picture is next to the flag on the base. To top off my day dh comes home and announces that he wants me to meet his ex gf. They dated on and off for 6yrs, but then broke up amicably and have remained friends. He hasn't seen her since we started dating b/c she wasn't being respectful of our relationship. Well he never told me she has wanted to meet me this whole time which makes me feel more comfortable b/c I thought she didn't, but I am wary. They have a lot of history, more than he and I do since we have been together for 2yrs including being married for 9mos. Well he feels badly for shutting her out of his life so he wants all 3 of us to go out in the next couple of weeks. Today was not the day to drop this in my lap. I'm switching jobs soon, trying to get pregnant and my brother was operated on today. He blames me for his shutting her out and made me feel badly so I cried and cried. I think I needed that release. I try not to show how much stress I'm under b/c he has a full plate at work, but tonight I broke. Now my eyes are all swollen like I went 12 rounds with Rocky, eyeliner down my face like Courtney Love, and my head is like a marching band on Bourbon street during Mardi Gras. I know he misses her friendship and loves her as a friend, but for some reason I have a hard time with that sometimes. But it's important to him so I'm sucking it up and agreeing to all of us going out one night.

Oh serenity now! Sorry for the vent.

 

[Grey Eyes]

Babywhisperer- thanks! And the garage is not so big as it is horribly full of poorly packed and stacked STUFF! Just junk mixed and packed with good stuff, and a whole barage of crap...and I can't get in there every day so it's super frustrating. Like today- I planned to spend half the day in there and then my attorney took up most of that

Re: the ex gf. i don't blame you hon. I mean if there was a nother woman my dh had been intimate with and he wanted us to be friends I'd be like "go to hell cheater!" and then I'd attack! So I know how you feel. Deep down you may worry that he still has some man/woman feelings for her, or you are worried about the attraction or intimacy...that is normal and he needs to understand your position too. Tell it to him straight out, you can't always take the brunt of everything for people, you know? He may be missing the friendship but that's what happens in life. Aquaintence- ok, but close friends? That'd be tough to swallow.

 

[Babywhisperer]

Babywhisperer- thanks! And the garage is not so big as it is horribly full of poorly packed and stacked STUFF! Just junk mixed and packed with good stuff, and a whole barage of crap...and I can't get in there every day so it's super frustrating. Like today- I planned to spend half the day in there and then my attorney took up most of that

Re: the ex gf. i don't blame you hon. I mean if there was a nother woman my dh had been intimate with and he wanted us to be friends I'd be like "go to hell cheater!" and then I'd attack! So I know how you feel. Deep down you may worry that he still has some man/woman feelings for her, or you are worried about the attraction or intimacy...that is normal and he needs to understand your position too. Tell it to him straight out, you can't always take the brunt of everything for people, you know? He may be missing the friendship but that's what happens in life. Aquaintence- ok, but close friends? That'd be tough to swallow.

The thing is, his 3 brothers, brother's girlfriend, and even his Mom still have contact with her and see her from time to time. They know she wasn't good for him, but they like her as a person...just not a girl to date him. The brother's gf thinks it's crazy that they were close friends for over a year after they broke up and she dated someone for 18mos afterwards. So he hears that it's crazy they can't be friends and he misses her friendship. She is funny and they went thru a lot together, and he misses having her in his life simply b/c I feel uncomfortable. Bottom line, he tells me I have to trust him and what he says about her, that's she's a good person but they weren't meant to be and he knew that years ago. So I don't want to be "that girl" and forbid him to be friends with her b/c he resents me for his shutting her out for 2yrs. I don't think we will make a steady diet of her and I reminded him that how I feel is paramount so I have to feel comfortable. I don't want him to resent me or make him cut her out. She is just a townie type girl who didn't even know how to drive when they started dating, she never went to college because she'd rather party...so I said if he's going to have a relationship with her it can't be exclusive of me. He asked if I wanted to chaperone like a smartass, and I pointed out that a relationship with an ex that is separate from a spouse is unhealthy and inappropriate. If she's so important than he should be to her, and I'm his wife...hanging out alone esp at this point is not something I can feel comfortable with despite what he says about not caring if I hang out with an ex b/c he trusts me...he just feels that everyone in his family hangs out with her and it's not right to cut her out b/c I'm insecure. I simply cannot win. I always thought she didn't acknowledge me or wanted to meet me, but apparently she has and does, but dh didn't want to bring it up b/c the topic of her is a sore one. He even wanted her at the wedding, that's how much he feels she has moved on and it's 100% platonic. I said OH HELL NO, esp since I had never met her. I didn't need the tension on our wedding day. Bottom line, dh only sees the good in people and thinks no girl has an agenda and that they can be friends b/c he can...but can she? Oh no, this won't be AWKWARD at all.

 

[twotogo]

Omy hell, I am angry now! Long and short of this: our adopted grandpa is moving to Arizona for the winter. He used to be a fairly "high ranking" fella in his church years ago but has spent a lot of time talking to dh and I about how it's your relationship with God that is important, what happens between just you and God- not what the "church" thinks. And I agree. I understand the gathering and I enjoy the gathering, but it is ultimately your relationship with Him that matters.

Well, Grampa wanted to come and pray with us and pray with the girls especially before he left. They are developing their understanding of God right now and we pray together often. Dh and I were pleased to agree to this. Well, the high-up man in his church (I will henceforth refer to him as DingBat ) found out and called grampa and told him he had no business praying for folks without Dingbats approval. Then Dingbat said he had to attend as well. Well dh and I said of grampa was more comfortable with that- ok. Well, we planned it for today, but Dingbat called and said today was bad for him. (Ahem- so?) So we set it up with Grampa for tomorrow.

Well, Dingbat drops in late tonight without calling first and tells dh and I to dress better! He says "This aint no Saturday morning cartoons you know!" all snotty like! Dh and I just finished working in the garage for tonight and were all dusty IYKWIM.

Excuse me fella? Anyway, then he tells dh that he would prefer we "do this" in his office downtown. And then he adds to dh "you will wear a tie." and he turns to me and says "wear whatever you got to make it your best." and leaves!

Can I just say A$$HOLE!! Well, he has managed to take something special between family members and turn it into a freaking joke, so dh and I are thinking of cancelling it. What a nutbucket this guy is! Aaargh! My very Marine husband about lost it with dude, the guy stuck his hand out to shake and dh just turned, and closed the door in his face!!

I want our girsl to understand God as something positive, and great, and mighty, but never a God that a man has to control or a God that demands we dress better, or a God that says we can't pray in our own home!

Thanks ladies

That is totally insane!!!!!!!!! And it makes me so angry that people are like that - they give God and the church a bad name. Dingbat obviously hasn't read his Bible much, eh?

 

[Grey Eyes]

Babywhisperer- I understand how you feel! Sort of caught between a rock and a hard spot. The best advice I could give in your situation is have an all-things-included conversation with her--just the two of you, and then talk openly with the three of you there. You don't have to be rude or cold but let her know your position up front. That way she understand you can all be friends but you'd prefer her to respect YOUR position and not be alone with your dh...there's no reason for you to be the only one bending here. They shouldn't all expect you to just give in to it all. At least demand that she not hang with him alone. I wouldn't be able to handle that and that is (on behalf of your dh) really asking too much of you I think So if she wants to hang out with the family and have a beer or something or go to the spa with you or you all go to a movie- cool. But he and her hanging alone is like asking for trouble in my book, but that's just me

 

[Grey Eyes]

Omy hell, I am angry now! Long and short of this: our adopted grandpa is moving to Arizona for the winter. He used to be a fairly "high ranking" fella in his church years ago but has spent a lot of time talking to dh and I about how it's your relationship with God that is important, what happens between just you and God- not what the "church" thinks. And I agree. I understand the gathering and I enjoy the gathering, but it is ultimately your relationship with Him that matters.

Well, Grampa wanted to come and pray with us and pray with the girls especially before he left. They are developing their understanding of God right now and we pray together often. Dh and I were pleased to agree to this. Well, the high-up man in his church (I will henceforth refer to him as DingBat ) found out and called grampa and told him he had no business praying for folks without Dingbats approval. Then Dingbat said he had to attend as well. Well dh and I said of grampa was more comfortable with that- ok. Well, we planned it for today, but Dingbat called and said today was bad for him. (Ahem- so?) So we set it up with Grampa for tomorrow.

Well, Dingbat drops in late tonight without calling first and tells dh and I to dress better! He says "This aint no Saturday morning cartoons you know!" all snotty like! Dh and I just finished working in the garage for tonight and were all dusty IYKWIM.

Excuse me fella? Anyway, then he tells dh that he would prefer we "do this" in his office downtown. And then he adds to dh "you will wear a tie." and he turns to me and says "wear whatever you got to make it your best." and leaves!

Can I just say A$$HOLE!! Well, he has managed to take something special between family members and turn it into a freaking joke, so dh and I are thinking of cancelling it. What a nutbucket this guy is! Aaargh! My very Marine husband about lost it with dude, the guy stuck his hand out to shake and dh just turned, and closed the door in his face!!

I want our girsl to understand God as something positive, and great, and mighty, but never a God that a man has to control or a God that demands we dress better, or a God that says we can't pray in our own home!

Thanks ladies

That is totally insane!!!!!!!!! And it makes me so angry that people are like that - they give God and the church a bad name. Dingbat obviously hasn't read his Bible much, eh?

Apparently not! I love giving him the name Dingbat--it makes me laugh every time I see it! Dh did call it all off though - phew!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Well, it is very late but I am contemplating a warm bath....I have had a bad headache since Dingbat was here and dh and I have been up late talking. We both took Tylenol but wouldn't you know it's not doing much good I read a Winny Pooh story tot he girls and they are asleep so I think I'll destress in the tub and go to sleep!

Ladies- I look forward to reading your charts in the morning! and hearing how your days have gone

 

[Babywhisperer]

Babywhisperer- I understand how you feel! Sort of caught between a rock and a hard spot. The best advice I could give in your situation is have an all-things-included conversation with her--just the two of you, and then talk openly with the three of you there. You don't have to be rude or cold but let her know your position up front. That way she understand you can all be friends but you'd prefer her to respect YOUR position and not be alone with your dh...there's no reason for you to be the only one bending here. They shouldn't all expect you to just give in to it all. At least demand that she not hang with him alone. I wouldn't be able to handle that and that is (on behalf of your dh) really asking too much of you I think So if she wants to hang out with the family and have a beer or something or go to the spa with you or you all go to a movie- cool. But he and her hanging alone is like asking for trouble in my book, but that's just me

Thank you for that. I have told him what all my friends think and he waves it off. I have told him hanging out w/ her alone is totally inappropriate and unhealthy for our marriage. He just loves keeping in touch with people, even if they are not good influences or they have issues. He's really upset with himself for allowing me to have influence in his cutting her out for 2yrs, but I was told some negative things about her by his friends that didn't like her b/c they thought she was bad for him...all they did was fight and she was going nowhere in his life. My gut feels that she thought that they dated off and on for 6yrs and they would eventually end up together again for good. Then he meets me, he cuts her out, she gets mad, defriends him on FB, we get engaged 8mos after we meet, and married 8mos later...kind of a bitter pill for her to swallow considering she was with him off and on for 6yrs!

Ok enough on that subject, woke up feeling emotionally raw and unsettled. I took my temp and it was the same as yesterday. Thoughts?

How did everyone sleep? Coy with the baby bundle? Ali with the puppies? Time to while I wait for dh to get up.

 

[twotogo]

Good morning, ladies! :wave:

Yesterday, things went from bad to worse (DH and I are fine, it is with external issues). I am now desperately seeking a job. I had a "pre interview" yesterday with a staffing company, with the possibility of actually working for the staffing company in HR part time. I go in on Tuesday with a seconde interview with the senior manager. I actually only want a temp job because of so much going on with my church responsibilities, but I don't know if that will happen. However, if I get a job I don't think I will be able to ask off for all ministry related events that I need to attend. A little frustrating, but oh well, ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

And Oh My Goodness! Am I ever emotional! I'm hoping that I am pregnant, because if I'm not and I'm going to be like this all the time I think I will go insane! I'm typically a happy all the time, likes to have fun and enjoy life type of gal, but these last few days have been so 'out there' emotionally. Wow! I feel weepy, fat, ugly, and just want to go off and hide somewhere. Ugh... It was all I could do to keep from crying at my interview.

Sorry I'm so grippy today. I'm honestly not a negative, grippy person. I really need to get myself in hand and change my attitude!

 

[Babywhisperer]

Good morning, ladies! :wave:

Yesterday, things went from bad to worse (DH and I are fine, it is with external issues). I am now desperately seeking a job. I had a "pre interview" yesterday with a staffing company, with the possibility of actually working for the staffing company in HR part time. I go in on Tuesday with a seconde interview with the senior manager. I actually only want a temp job because of so much going on with my church responsibilities, but I don't know if that will happen. However, if I get a job I don't think I will be able to ask off for all ministry related events that I need to attend. A little frustrating, but oh well, ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

And Oh My Goodness! Am I ever emotional! I'm hoping that I am pregnant, because if I'm not and I'm going to be like this all the time I think I will go insane! I'm typically a happy all the time, likes to have fun and enjoy life type of gal, but these last few days have been so 'out there' emotionally. Wow! I feel weepy, fat, ugly, and just want to go off and hide somewhere. Ugh... It was all I could do to keep from crying at my interview.

Sorry I'm so grippy today. I'm honestly not a negative, grippy person. I really need to get myself in hand and change my attitude!

Girl, I feel your pain. I have been like a Lifetime movie, feeling extra sensitive and weepy. I wish things didn't affect me sometimes. FX'd for you and your chart looks good. I wish I had a LP like yours, but mine seem too short. Last month is was 12 days in a 26dc and I have no idea what this month will be. I'm just feeling like my happy, silly self. At 5dpo I don't think I am supposed to be feeling anything so maybe it's pms.

You know how people in certain countries have to serve in their military even if they are women? Well I think every man should have to
"serve" and feel what it's like to be at the mercy of hormones! I went to bed at the same time as dh and I got up at 7, it's almost 10 and he's still sleeping!

Good luck with the 2nd interview, I'm sure you'll ace it!

When is af due?

 

[twotogo]

Good morning, ladies! :wave:

Yesterday, things went from bad to worse (DH and I are fine, it is with external issues). I am now desperately seeking a job. I had a "pre interview" yesterday with a staffing company, with the possibility of actually working for the staffing company in HR part time. I go in on Tuesday with a seconde interview with the senior manager. I actually only want a temp job because of so much going on with my church responsibilities, but I don't know if that will happen. However, if I get a job I don't think I will be able to ask off for all ministry related events that I need to attend. A little frustrating, but oh well, ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

And Oh My Goodness! Am I ever emotional! I'm hoping that I am pregnant, because if I'm not and I'm going to be like this all the time I think I will go insane! I'm typically a happy all the time, likes to have fun and enjoy life type of gal, but these last few days have been so 'out there' emotionally. Wow! I feel weepy, fat, ugly, and just want to go off and hide somewhere. Ugh... It was all I could do to keep from crying at my interview.

Sorry I'm so grippy today. I'm honestly not a negative, grippy person. I really need to get myself in hand and change my attitude!

Girl, I feel your pain. I have been like a Lifetime movie, feeling extra sensitive and weepy. I wish things didn't affect me sometimes. FX'd for you and your chart looks good. I wish I had a LP like yours, but mine seem too short. Last month is was 12 days in a 26dc and I have no idea what this month will be. I'm just feeling like my happy, silly self. At 5dpo I don't think I am supposed to be feeling anything so maybe it's pms.

You know how people in certain countries have to serve in their military even if they are women? Well I think every man should have to
"serve" and feel what it's like to be at the mercy of hormones! I went to bed at the same time as dh and I got up at 7, it's almost 10 and he's still sleeping!

Good luck with the 2nd interview, I'm sure you'll ace it!

When is af due?

AF is due on Oct. 5th
Yes, a Lifetime movie is a good way to describe. Twelve days isn't a bad LP, but much shorter wouldn't be good. I've heard vit B-6 or B-12 is good for short LP's, but I will research it to confirm.
My DH is the same way. I went to bed around midnight and was up at 5:00 a.m. My DH is just now waking up. I would like to say that I would love for my hubby to 'serve his time' with hormones, but he went through a short time of depression with his previous job, and that was tough. I don't think he could handle the irratic hormones - gracefully, anyway.

 

[twotogo]

Okay, Baby, here is a good article I found on a short LP. Hope this helps!
https://natural-fertility-info.com/luteal-phase-defect.html

 

[Babywhisperer]

Okay, Baby, here is a good article I found on a short LP. Hope this helps!
https://natural-fertility-info.com/luteal-phase-defect.html

Thank you!! That was very informative and helpful! If I don't get my bfp this cycle I will add B6, EPO and maybe something else. Right now I am using baby aspirin, preseed, prenatals, a B complex with folate but only 10mg of B6, and have done 5 rounds of acupuncture for fertility and thyroid. I suffer from malabsorption due to food allergies so I don't absorb vitamins and nutrients like normal people do. I used to get weekly B and D shots when I was sick w/ Lyme. Damn antibiotics have ruined my system!

 

[twotogo]

Okay, Baby, here is a good article I found on a short LP. Hope this helps!
https://natural-fertility-info.com/luteal-phase-defect.html

Thank you!! That was very informative and helpful! If I don't get my bfp this cycle I will add B6, EPO and maybe something else. Right now I am using baby aspirin, preseed, prenatals, a B complex with folate but only 10mg of B6, and have done 5 rounds of acupuncture for fertility and thyroid. I suffer from malabsorption due to food allergies so I don't absorb vitamins and nutrients like normal people do. I used to get weekly B and D shots when I was sick w/ Lyme. Damn antibiotics have ruined my system!

I so understand. I also have multiple food allergies, and it really stinks.
How long were you sick with Lyme?

 

[Babywhisperer]

Okay, Baby, here is a good article I found on a short LP. Hope this helps!
https://natural-fertility-info.com/luteal-phase-defect.html

Thank you!! That was very informative and helpful! If I don't get my bfp this cycle I will add B6, EPO and maybe something else. Right now I am using baby aspirin, preseed, prenatals, a B complex with folate but only 10mg of B6, and have done 5 rounds of acupuncture for fertility and thyroid. I suffer from malabsorption due to food allergies so I don't absorb vitamins and nutrients like normal people do. I used to get weekly B and D shots when I was sick w/ Lyme. Damn antibiotics have ruined my system!

I so understand. I also have multiple food allergies, and it really stinks.
How long were you sick with Lyme?

They don't know exactly since I never found the tick or a bulls-eye mark. Now they are thinking it can be transferred by mosquitoes. Great.

Since they found it in my brain I probably had it a long time as it takes years to get into the brain. My guess is 5+years. I had severe cognitive impairment, and my brain scan looked like that of a stroke victim...dark colors showing little blood flow. I couldn't remember how to get home 8 blocks from my apt. It was bad. It's such a common disease in the Northeast as deer are becoming a serious problem.
They multiply like rabbits!