tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post1477421487743787069..comments2023-04-24T08:08:51.989-07:00Comments on Stuck in the Waiting Room: Help?Lileehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-44699593389392538292014-06-09T09:01:52.856-07:002014-06-09T09:01:52.856-07:00Exhausting is the exact right way to describe this...Exhausting is the exact right way to describe this. I was never really convinced that this was it, but I really wanted to be. I also promised myself a ridiculously over-sized iced coffee (with multiple shots of espresso) on CD1. So there's that to look forward to.Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-72164314691261325972014-06-09T08:59:52.723-07:002014-06-09T08:59:52.723-07:00I was totally hoping for some tough love from you....I was totally hoping for some tough love from you. I'm normally pretty hard on myself -- like I'm delusional enough to let myself hope a little bit, but in the reality part of my mind, I know I'm never pregnant - no matter what my chart or my crazy symptoms (mostly in my mind) are lying to me about.Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-18128752752894347742014-06-09T08:56:36.618-07:002014-06-09T08:56:36.618-07:00Thanks, Jessah. It took me such a long time to get...Thanks, Jessah. It took me such a long time to get the hang of temping - and I'm still not sure it's working for me!Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-42991143400248184422014-06-08T22:23:29.853-07:002014-06-08T22:23:29.853-07:00I wish I had some words of wisdom for you...but ho...I wish I had some words of wisdom for you...but honestly, I'm not sure what to say. I remember when I was charting for 60-70 day cycles and scrutinizing the temps. And I remember how frustrating it was...my mood was directly related to any major shift in temps. I finally had to stop because I was driving myself crazy. My inclination is to stay hopeful and positive...and then crash if you get your period. I mean, throwing in the towel now...does it really change how awful CD1 feels? It never did for me, but I totally get trying to protect yourself from getting your hopes too high. It's an exhausting cycle...but I think there is always room for hope.Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475215174723439229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-5330979513750475792014-06-07T07:20:48.393-07:002014-06-07T07:20:48.393-07:00Sooooo, updates?Sooooo, updates?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-43190173627986950802014-06-06T07:09:46.695-07:002014-06-06T07:09:46.695-07:00Hey girl. So I am alllllll about tough love, but ...Hey girl. So I am alllllll about tough love, but I also never want to bring anybody down or come off like a bitch, so I often hold back in blog comments (much less so in real life) and try to be supportive without giving false hope. That being said, I think your chart could mean anything, honestly. I have given up on "definite" good or bad signs in cycles, because I've had every symptom and chart pattern (including similar weird dips and rises), but the outcome has always been the same. My very honest advice is this- tell yourself there's a chance, but you're probably not pregnant, and then try like hell not to think about it too much. If you are pregnant, those few days of caution won't matter, and if you're not, they will protect you a little bit. That's what I do every month, and it helps me not hit bottom too hard. Are you planning to test early, or just wait it out? No matter what, I am pulling for you! I hope this weird wacky chart *does* mean something and you're about to get the best surprise of your life. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-50279417986003424152014-06-05T16:06:02.638-07:002014-06-05T16:06:02.638-07:00Sorry I wish I had advice to offer but I don't...Sorry I wish I had advice to offer but I don't really do temp charting as it never seemed to work for me. Hope this cycle is not a bust though. Jessah @ Dreaming of Dimpleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945119397487785737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-40679516397850021672014-06-04T19:46:58.895-07:002014-06-04T19:46:58.895-07:00Thanks, Amber. I think he's steering clear for...Thanks, Amber. I think he's steering clear for the next few days...he's a quick learner!Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-70337659699603981762014-06-04T19:46:30.449-07:002014-06-04T19:46:30.449-07:00I actually haven't heard of an implantation di...I actually haven't heard of an implantation dip (great - one more thing to get my hopes up!) but I also haven't spent much time look at other people's charts. I know there are quite a few things that could affect my temperature...I've just never had it happen so drastically, especially post-ovulation when my temp seems to stabilize. But yes, this will probably be solved tomorrow morning, with either my temp back up (still in the game!) or back down (and out). Thanks for your help, though, ladies! I learned something new.Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-71688509542623510012014-06-04T19:42:44.994-07:002014-06-04T19:42:44.994-07:00I have started looking into progesterone creams - ...I have started looking into progesterone creams - but I'm a little worried about screwing up the dosage. There's definitely more room for user error with a cream over a pill! But that's probably the next step. I added some of my charts to you can see them, if it helps.Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-87576559943243431902014-06-04T19:37:36.568-07:002014-06-04T19:37:36.568-07:00Thanks, Amie. I'll probably wait until at leas...Thanks, Amie. I'll probably wait until at least next week to test, but sooner if I can't stand it. If my temp stays low tomorrow, I'll know it's over at least.Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-72818175706198809942014-06-04T19:22:49.040-07:002014-06-04T19:22:49.040-07:00Now advice other than to just say ride it out and ...Now advice other than to just say ride it out and see what happens, and try not to kill Bobby in the meantime. Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507432917936364757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-15644801220554646172014-06-04T15:50:01.063-07:002014-06-04T15:50:01.063-07:00This was my first (crazy, naive, optimistic) thoug...This was my first (crazy, naive, optimistic) thought too. I've seen charts with implantation dips, which would usually occur between 7 to 10 days after ovulation (so, possibly right on target for you?). Not trying to get your hopes up unfairly, because like Emily says your temp can be affected by a lot of other stuff too. But it ain't over until the red lady sings. I'd be planning to pee on a stick if she hasn't shown by 14dpo.Aramishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275274008426941898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-83318912192452917382014-06-04T14:55:30.634-07:002014-06-04T14:55:30.634-07:00Have you ever heard of an implantation dip? It'...Have you ever heard of an implantation dip? It's when temp drops as implantation occurs and then goes back up the next day and stays up (seen in positive pregnancy cycles). I have no clue if what you had was an implantation dip, but until your temps drop and stay down and/or AF shows you are always still in the game. Many things can affect temps spiking too, like a high protein meal before bed, drinking alcohol, having restless sleep, a warmer than normal room temp, etc. so it's not 100% accurate to base things off of one high temp following the low temp. The only thing you can do now is wait and see, as hard as that is.<br /><br />If you do not end up being pregnant and your LP does end up being shorter than 12 days total, you may benefit from adding progesterone (Prometrium is a common one) at 2 or 3 days post-ovulation throughout the LP to make sure you're getting enough progesterone to support a proper LP. If no pregnancy is confirmed by 14 dpo, you'd then discontinue the progesterone and a new cycle would start.<br /><br />Fingers crossed though that your temps stay up and good news will follow this cycle still!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-39044014811584593382014-06-04T10:39:11.281-07:002014-06-04T10:39:11.281-07:00Using progesterone during your luteal phase is a g...Using progesterone during your luteal phase is a good way to help add some days. Do you have a link to your chart? I am visual person and its easier for me to see something.Just Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6186701529721090687.post-10700340053221231512014-06-04T10:23:36.626-07:002014-06-04T10:23:36.626-07:00I would say give it til tomorrow or the next day a...I would say give it til tomorrow or the next day and take a pregnancy test. I mean if you kind of already feel like your out you'd have an answer but at the same time if it turned out positive woohoo!! I have never really done the temp thing so I am no help there.Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738442092989090297noreply@blogger.com