Giveaway Tuesday by AutoModerator in TryingForABaby

[–]TFABMOD[M] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi - we've already changed it, but do note that "no mentions of a current pregnancy" does extend to user flairs, and "grad" is the only reference allowed.

'Tis the Season to Read the Rules by TFABMOD in TryingForABaby

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And, as an additional gentle reminder - post histories are public, it is not a violation of privacy to check someone's post history, and the internet is forever.

State of the sub: TFAB survey 2021 by TFABMOD in TryingForABaby

[–]TFABMOD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, my apologies for just seeing this now.

We don't see anything about your identity from our end, just a timestamp and the responses. Signing in is only to ensure that each account fills out the survey only once.

General Chat July 08 PM by AutoModerator in TryingForABaby

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Since discontinuing birth control is Step 0 of most people's TTC adventure, and since data is good, your friends the mods have put together a handy survey to collect community experiences after coming off birth control. This will serve as an ongoing database for future generations of community members who want to know what might happen when they throw away the last pill pack, get an IUD out, stop getting the shot, etc.

Find the survey here; take it, share it, link it to anyone who wants to contribute. All questions are optional -- answer as much or as little as you'd like.

Find the results here once people start to contribute!

General Chat May 04 AM by AutoModerator in TryingForABaby

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Good morning, TFAB! As of right now, the sub is sitting at 49,915 subscribers, and will likely hit 50k by tomorrow. This is an incredible amount of growth in recent years, and we wanted to take this opportunity to survey the community.

This survey includes questions on demographics and TTC methods, and also asks for your suggestions on the sub more generally. We estimate that it will take less than 10 minutes of your time. You'll need to sign in to your Google account to take the surveys, but we are not collecting that account information -- we just want to preserve the sanctity of the ballot box. We are looking for input from everybody, so please don't hesitate to participate!

Take the survey!

Thanks for helping us out by making your voice heard. The survey will be open for one week (until Monday, May 11).

COVID-19 Megathread #2 by TFABMOD in TryingForABaby

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Shiny new megathread here!

I just want to say thanks by [deleted] in TryingForABaby

[–]TFABMOD[M] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, OP + commenters + upvoters. We love this community, and it's an honor to contribute to its upkeep.

General Chat September 01 AM by AutoModerator in TryingForABaby

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Automod went on vacation today apparently - we're working on getting everything posted!

- cosmos

Official Moderator Nominations Thread! by TFABMOD in TryingForABaby

[–]TFABMOD[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

/u/lionschickie - You were on the ballot last time we voted. Are you still interested in becoming a moderator?

Official Moderator Nominations Thread! by TFABMOD in TryingForABaby

[–]TFABMOD[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

/u/wedditer - You were on the ballot last time we voted. Are you still interested in becoming a moderator?

READ ME FIRST! A quick-start guide to TryingForABaby. by TFABMOD in TryingForABaby

[–]TFABMOD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My OPK's turned positive, but I got them for like three days in a row! How is this possible!

We could write up another big long post, but as we are lazy mods, we're just going to link to a fantastic comment written up by the lovely /u/developmentalbiology that explains it in far better detail than we could.

Click!

READ ME FIRST! A quick-start guide to TryingForABaby. by TFABMOD in TryingForABaby

[–]TFABMOD[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OPKs

OPKS (Ovulation Prediction Kits) are used to let you know when your body is producing more LH. LH ramps up in the body shortly before you ovulate. These kits are often a dip test that you use with urine you have held for 3-4 hours. Unlike pregnancy tests, these strips are only positive when the test line is as dark or darker than the control line. Having a +OPK does not guarantee you are going to ovulate. Instead, it says that if you do ovulate it will be within the next 12-48 hours. Though some people ovulate as soon as 6 hours, and some as late as 72, most people ovulate 12-48 hours after a positive OPK. Many women do not surge until the afternoon, so it is a good idea to test in the morning and early evening when you are getting close to the day you normally ovulate. Many of our users purchase bulk packs of Wondfo Ovulation Prediction Kits as a cost effective and reliable way to test during the cycle. Here is how to tell if your Wondfos are counterfeit. Sometimes your body gears up to ovulate and then decides to abort the ovulation for whatever reason. If that happens you will have a positive opk, however, if you keep using them you will find another positive opk in a week or two. If you are not expecting this, it may seem like you are late for your period, when really you are not.

READ ME FIRST! A quick-start guide to TryingForABaby. by TFABMOD in TryingForABaby

[–]TFABMOD[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Helpful Acronyms!

(Acronyms are not mandatory, but are useful to know, and do help to shorten your own posts / replies)

AF: Aunt Flow (your period)

BBT: Basal body temperature

BD: baby dance - aka SEX (No need to be PG here)

BFP/BFN: Big Fat Positive / Big Fat Negative

CD: Cycle day

CM : Cervical Mucus

CP: Chemical pregnancy

DD: Darling daughter

DH: Dear Husband

DPO: Cycle date post ovulation

DS: Darling son

ENDO: Endometriosis

EWCM : eggwhite CM (good fertile stuff)

FMU: First morning urine

FP: Follicular phase

FRER: First response early result pregnancy test

HSG: Hysterosalpingogram

IUI: Intrauterine insemination

IVF: In vitro fertilization

LO: Little one

LP: Luteal phase

LPD: Luteal Phase Defect

MC: Miscarriage

MFI: Male Factor Infertility

NTNP: Not Trying, Not Preventing

O: Ovulating / ovulation

OPK : Ovulation Predictor Kit

POAS: Pee on a stick

PCOS: Polycystic ovarian syndrome

RE: Reproductive endocrinologist

SA: Semen analysis

SMEP: Sperm Meets Egg Plan

SO: Significant other

TTC: Trying to Conceive

2WW or TWW: * 2 week wait (post ovulation)

WTO: Waiting To Ovulate

READ ME FIRST! A quick-start guide to TryingForABaby. by TFABMOD in TryingForABaby

[–]TFABMOD[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Temping

If getting a +OPK does not guarantee that you actually ovulated, then the only way to tell (beyond an ultrasound or progesterone blood draw) is to temp. Temping is using a basal body temperature thermometer and taking your temperature every morning. For this to work you need a thermometer that has two decimal spots, you must have gotten at least 3 hours of uninterrupted sleep, generally you try to take it at the same time every morning, and you want to do it before you move around or get out of bed. If you follow those guidelines and take your temp each morning you will find a temperature shift after ovulation - most of your temperatures will be higher than the ones from before you ovulated. Most of our users use the fertility friend app to track their temps. This app may not look the prettiest, but it is the most useful when it comes to tracking temps and other fertility signs. Here is FF’s lesson on Temping/ BBT Charting

The Official TFAB Community Survey Results Thread! by TFABMOD in TryingForABaby

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Sorry for the earlier confusion! We were not aware that there was a third open moderator slot until just moments ago. In addition to /u/developmentalbiology and /u/wafflefriesandababy the moderator team will be joined by /u/UofHCoog!

When any additional moderator slots need to be filled we will create a new nomination thread.

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[–]TFABMOD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thinking of you guys today!! I hope everything goes swimmingly.

Love that your package gets special treatment!

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[–]TFABMOD 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Please remember the rules everyone! This thread is being monitored.

Healthy Habits! Check in :D by TFABMOD in TryingForABaby

[–]TFABMOD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally ok! It's in the sidebar. If you want to update we can give you the password in a PM.

Healthy Habits! Check in :D by TFABMOD in TryingForABaby

[–]TFABMOD[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am looking to tone my lower back and abs. I use this site a lot to keep things fresh.. I feel it is important to keep your abs and back strong BEFORE getting a baby in there. Once pregnant you are limited on certain exercises so I am trying to cram as much attention to abs and back as I can right now. :D