No stressors in January 2011! - Page 5

[OJazzy1]

Weekend Check-In
Name: Jasmine
Date: 1-30

Where are you in your cycle: CD 10
Symptoms if they apply: None
When are you thinking of testing: Not going to this month
Thoughts: I am going out of town starting tomorrow for a week and it is probably over my fertile period. DH won't be with me so there will be no baby this month I am sure.
Appointments: None

Any new regimes, ie herbs, medications, mantras etc: Taking time off exercise and going out of town.
Do you have any stress triggers: Nope.
What is working to help you be stress-free this cycle:
Partners feelings if applicable: Not sure, he's just waiting I think.
Plans for this weekend: Packing.

[objet_trouve]

Name: Lofn

Date: 2/2/2011

Where are you in your cycle: cd10

Symptoms: none

When are you thinking of testing: I guess I'm going to start OPKs tomorrow because I'm tired of stressing out about how many tests I have and when to start testing. I'm trying to go at this round more laid back than I had been.

Thoughts: Just tired and cold really. It's 1 degree outside right now, it pretty much NEVER gets this cold here. My husband's school was out today and will be delayed tomorrow, so I didn't have to run around driving on ice as much as I thought I'd have to. Also had to deal with my husband having to do a sleep study last night (had to drive to and from in the snow and ice), they seem to finally have the solution to his sleep apnea and painful sounding snoring, so that will be good, I think his mom wants to buy him the CPAP machine, so that's also something I won't have to worry about. I'm looking into weight loss and more ways to de-stress, or pre-occupy myself so I'm not so focused on getting pregnant. I hear that all should help.

Appointments: none any time soon

Any new regimes, ie herbs, medications, mantras etc: no

Do you have any stress triggers: Lost my chat room. Had a really big fight with the people on the message board and chat room that I had been frequenting, feel a little more upset about this than I usually would, just because it's hard for me to find people I can talk totally openly with, and that site had been the majority of my community since last year when I went through problems with so many of my IRL friends. Since we only have one vehicle and my husband is such a homebody, it's difficult for me to get out and around new people. Helps that we don't have good coffee houses here. I miss a lot of people right now, and still feel awkward around a lot of them, making it harder for me to just call and say I want to see them.

What is working to help you be stress-free this cycle: meditation, spending more time reading (especially spiritual books), working on re-furbishing furniture.

Partners Feelings: He's focusing on getting his medical stuff figured out and focusing on school.

Plans for the weekend: unpacking, working on furniture, playing games with friends, protest planning for pro gay marriage protest on Valentine's day.

[Sourire]

Weekend Check-In
Name: Heidi
Date: Saturday Feb 4
Where are you in your cycle: CD 13
Symptoms if they apply: Had a temp that looked like post-O levels today but I think its just a fluke, I usually O between CD 17-19 so I really doubt I O'd already!
When are you thinking of testing: If I make it to 12 DPO with no AF
Thoughts: Leaving tomorrow for a 1-week beach vacation in Mexico, woohoo! I am really hoping to conceive during my vacation!
Appointments: I finally managed to schedule an appointment with my GP... I am going to ask him for a reference to a fertility specialist... anyways the earliest appointment available was in April! Blah!
Any new regimes, ie herbs, medications, mantras etc: None
Do you have any stress triggers: I'm worried about Oing before I even get to Mexico, which would defeat the purpose of the vacation!
What is working to help you be stress-free this cycle: Going to spend a week relaxing on the beach!!!
Partners feelings if applicable: He is very excited for our vacation and very optimistic about our chances this month. He also can't wait for me to shave my legs because I have been kind of lazy with that in my last month.
Plans for this weekend: Packing today, leaving tomorrow.

[toothfairy2be]

Weekend Check-In

Name: Cait Date: 2/4/11- Saturday

Where are you in your cycle: CD 25, 7 DPO----

Symptoms if they apply: I woke up with NOTHING today..., yesterday I had a low(er) temp, sore boobs and swollen sore nipples, tired in the afternoon-- and then this morning, temp is back where it was 2 days ago, nipples are back to normal, right now my boobs are a little tender but nothing dramatic.... I had a little nausea at the movies today, but I get motion sick very easily and that happens a lot when I go to movies (especially when I go without glasses-- I hate wearing my glasses)

When are you thinking of testing: If I make it to next Wednesday with no spotting -- that will be 11 DPO- AF is due Friday

Thoughts: I am torn between hoping I am pg this month and understanding that if I am not that it is truly for the best, but once you see on the chart that there is a chance (however slim) it is hard not to be hopeful. Plus my luteal phase symptoms are so different being on TCM &with acupuncture, instead of vitex or RRL tea, I can't really read what is going on with me... so possible 'symptoms' could just be how my body is behaving on different supplements.

Appointments: Pilates on Monday, Acupuncture on Wednesday

Any new regimes, ie herbs, medications, mantras etc: Week #2 of Augmented Rambling, Prenatal, Fish Oil, B50 complex

Do you have any stress triggers: Worried about another possible foot of snow at the end of this week.

Partners feelings if applicable: He is much more supportive now, we are enjoying our time.

Plans for this weekend: Hosted a dinner party last night,movies & slow cooking a pot roast today, church and SUPERBOWL party tomorrow!

[musicoholic]

Weekend Check-In

Name: Bee

Date: Feb 06

Where are you in your cycle: CD 8

Symptoms if they apply: zero, zip, zilch, nada.

When are you thinking of testing: I'm not.  After last month, I'm just not going to.  My body is playing games, so I'm going to ignore it as much as is "healthy".

Thoughts: I am over it...  and focusing more on me.  Taking all my frustrations out at the gym.

Appointments: none

Any new regimes, ie herbs, medications, mantras etc: nothing really...  except I'm upping my gym days to 5/6 (from 3/4).

Do you have any stress triggers: hoping the rains ease a little so we don't have any more flash flooding (our town was cut off completely yesterday)

Partners feelings if applicable: He's happy with whatever makes me happy...  but I know he's disappointed and wanting a baby.

Plans for this weekend: we have a house guest until next weekend - so probably a little sightseeing/shopping.....  and getting some planning and timetabling done for the week at school.

[TickleToes]

Please change my info in the list: I'm 35 now and on cycle 6... or you can just put "TTC since 8/10". Thanks!

Weekend Check-In

Name: TickleToes

Date: Feb 6th

Where are you in your cycle: CD 25, 10 DPO

Symptoms if they apply: Sore breasts, bloated

When are you thinking of testing: Friday, Feb 11th - if AF doesn't show on the 10th.

Thoughts: I took a break from the forums after an early m/c in Nov... I just needed some time away from most things TTC related. Last month was the first cycle since Nov that my body felt and behaved normally. Now I'm 10 DPO and cautiously optimistic... my breasts are mildly sore. I don't know what to make of my chart at this point because my thermometer betrayed me and went on strike! I had to buy a new one after five days of nearly the same temp! I had a huge spike yesterday and a dip today. I'm hoping for another rise tomorrow.

Appointments: None scheduled, but if this isn't our month, I will be booking an appointment with my doc and looking into fertility assistance. We've only been trying for six months, but given our ages (35 and 44) and desire to have two children (we're TTC #1), it is time for us to look into it.

Any new regimes, ie herbs, medications, mantras etc: I've gotten MUCH better at remembering my folic acid. At the recommendation of a friend who practices Chinese medicine, I'm easing up on Omega 3's and carbs and eating more greens and fatty foods. I'm tempted to try acupuncture, but not sure that I can follow through with all of their dietary restrictions... the whole cold food/warm food thing boggles me.

Do you have any stress triggers: I am working full time, taking three online classes, and teaching dance and organizing a dance community on the side. I have a very full plate... stress comes with the territory.

What is working to help you be stress-free this cycle: Oddly enough, all the things I have on my plate keep my busy and stressed in a slightly good way. I'm feeling competent and confident. A recent dance performance helped with that too. And I've taken up knitting!

Partners feelings if applicable: His positivity and optimism eased up after the miscarriage, but he's feeling hopeful again.

Plans for this weekend: Homework and lesson planning!

[toothfairy2be]

I'm going to start a new thread for February, I think that Sarah got her BFP last month, so I'll take over for this month. Let me know if anyone is up for taking March.