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Date: 3/15/2009 7:52:17 PM
Author: fisherofmengirly
November,
How exciting!! Does it feel more real now?
Forgive me for re-asking this, but were you on Clomid? How long? Did you have any of the side effects?
Fisher, It feels a little more real now, but I think I''ll really start to believe it after I go to the doctor tomorrow morning. Yes, this was my first cycle on Clomid. I took it days 5-9. The only side effect I had was hot flashes/night sweats the days I actually took the pills - I would literally wake up in the middle of the night and throw off all the blankets and all my clothes. But that was it and it''s a small price to pay for being KTFU. Did you decide if you are going to try it?
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November,
Did you Dr. do the CD3 testing? You did go in for the 7DPO I remember, because you *thought* you were out this month.
Did the CD3 testing come back good? I''m still waiting on my results. Haha, I say "still waiting," but I only had the testing on Friday.
My Dr. didn''t say anything about coming in for 7DPO testing, but did say to call when my chart shows I''ve ovulated.
By the way, since I did pass out and felt like a goober, I asked how many times they take blood while pregnant. They said about 5 if there are no problems, upwards of 12 or more if there are any issues they are closely monitoring. I think I need to learn how to handle a blood draw!!
Were you ovulating without Clomid, or did you ovulate late? I''m a late ovulator, and I''m wondering if Clomid is as effective for late ovulators as it is for non-ovulators.
Did you take brand name clomid or the generic? I''m just curious...
I''m thinking so, SO, so many happy thoughts for tomorrow''s appointment!! Don''t forget to come tell us how it goes!!
******
Sha,
Are you also on Clomid? I remember you asking about the *late ovulation* issue and I wondered if clomid (if you''re taking it) had helped that issue for you. It seems I''ve been reading a lot about Clomid causing delayed ovulation... so now I''m confused as to why it was prescribed to me.
*****
Funny story: Paul and I went out yesterday and saw the most *adorable* twin toddlers. Fraternal, but dressed in similar clothing, and clinging to one another. So precious! Anyway, I did my usual waving when they caught my eye and they said hi and their mom laughed and said they love to talk to anyone who will look at them. Anyway, we were about 20 feet past them and Paul whispered, "You think they''re Clomid twins?" As if I can look at them and tell!!!
Are you on
Did you Dr. do the CD3 testing? You did go in for the 7DPO I remember, because you *thought* you were out this month.
Did the CD3 testing come back good? I''m still waiting on my results. Haha, I say "still waiting," but I only had the testing on Friday.
My Dr. didn''t say anything about coming in for 7DPO testing, but did say to call when my chart shows I''ve ovulated.
By the way, since I did pass out and felt like a goober, I asked how many times they take blood while pregnant. They said about 5 if there are no problems, upwards of 12 or more if there are any issues they are closely monitoring. I think I need to learn how to handle a blood draw!!
Were you ovulating without Clomid, or did you ovulate late? I''m a late ovulator, and I''m wondering if Clomid is as effective for late ovulators as it is for non-ovulators.
Did you take brand name clomid or the generic? I''m just curious...
I''m thinking so, SO, so many happy thoughts for tomorrow''s appointment!! Don''t forget to come tell us how it goes!!
******
Sha,
Are you also on Clomid? I remember you asking about the *late ovulation* issue and I wondered if clomid (if you''re taking it) had helped that issue for you. It seems I''ve been reading a lot about Clomid causing delayed ovulation... so now I''m confused as to why it was prescribed to me.
*****
Funny story: Paul and I went out yesterday and saw the most *adorable* twin toddlers. Fraternal, but dressed in similar clothing, and clinging to one another. So precious! Anyway, I did my usual waving when they caught my eye and they said hi and their mom laughed and said they love to talk to anyone who will look at them. Anyway, we were about 20 feet past them and Paul whispered, "You think they''re Clomid twins?" As if I can look at them and tell!!!
Are you on
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Amber- Thanks that''s exactly what I was wondering.... So glad you tested after getting a lower temp! I looked back at your chart and your coverline is 97.1ish? Your still much higher than that so don''t freak out! I actually was going to tell you that yesterday when you were debating which temp to believe. Even though lower one was waaay above the coverline. I''m sending you tons of sticky dust for a cute little sticky bean! Congratulations!
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Peony,
Thanks for "butting in."
So, if a person does the CD 3-7 thing, then they may ovulate as early as CD 12? That''s so early!! Paul and I have never BDed that early!! Haha, it''s almost like I''d not even know what to do. So odd.
I still wonder why some Dr.s choose CD3-7 and other choose CD5-9.
And Peony, you got pregnant your first cycle of Clomid, too, right?
Did anything come back odd on your CD3 testing? I think I''ll feel much better once I have those results. Paul keeps telling me to stop looking up stuff on CD3 testing, since I don''t even have my own results to go off of yet. The mind always wants to look for something to analyze, though.
Thanks for "butting in."
So, if a person does the CD 3-7 thing, then they may ovulate as early as CD 12? That''s so early!! Paul and I have never BDed that early!! Haha, it''s almost like I''d not even know what to do. So odd.
I still wonder why some Dr.s choose CD3-7 and other choose CD5-9.
And Peony, you got pregnant your first cycle of Clomid, too, right?
Did anything come back odd on your CD3 testing? I think I''ll feel much better once I have those results. Paul keeps telling me to stop looking up stuff on CD3 testing, since I don''t even have my own results to go off of yet. The mind always wants to look for something to analyze, though.
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Amber, don''t worry about your temps. I kept testing for a couple days afterward just cause I wanted to see what they''d do. They stayed about the same, maybe a .2 rise. Then I took Friday and Saturday off from temping, but this morning (Sunday) I tempted and I got another rise of .5 degs. So now my chart actually looks triphasic almost a week later, which I thought was exciting! But don''t worry if it doesn''t change right away. I think you''re temps are pretty high already!
Is Lulu testing this week?
Fisher, I''ve been meaning to ask you (or did I ask already?), How is your garden doing? What did you end up planting? I have volunteer tomatoes that are popping up from last year''s crop but they''re starting to drown out my hot peppers again. I think I''ll transplant the tomatoes somewhere else!
November, YAY for the digi!!!!!
It''s cool to see, isn''t it
My DH took ours apart yesterday to see how it actually worked. If anyone''s interested it looks like an internet hpt strip and there''s a sensor that reads if the test line color shows up. So I suppose it just takes out any guess work for our men
Is Lulu testing this week?
Fisher, I''ve been meaning to ask you (or did I ask already?), How is your garden doing? What did you end up planting? I have volunteer tomatoes that are popping up from last year''s crop but they''re starting to drown out my hot peppers again. I think I''ll transplant the tomatoes somewhere else!
November, YAY for the digi!!!!!
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Fisher- I''ll but in here too. Most of what I''ve read indicates a person will ovulate 5-10 days after their last pill. So if you take it days 3-7 ovulation should occur between days 12-17. If you are using opk''s I would start at day 10.
I take clomid days 5-9, start the opk on day 12, and have ovulated on day 15 each of my clomid cycles. (I use to ovulate closer to day 17 so it moved mine up a little)
If you start using the opk''s too early they may not be accurate. I also noticed my temps were a little higher while I was taking the clomid, but they leveled out enough for me to clearly see an ovulation shift.
I will warn you I''ve been fairly crabby and a little emotional at times. More so than normal. I never really had PMS symptoms before but the clomid has definitely made my mood tenuous.
The other thing I have noticed is that I had some pregnancy symptoms during the tww, and my lp was lengthened by about 2 days. That totally messed with my head!!
Good luck with the clomid. I hope it evens out your cycles.
As far as twins on clomid, it can increase your chances, however most of what I''ve read indicates that unless you do a trigger shot along with the clomid your body usually only releases the dominant follicle. So while clomid may make you make more follies, you don''t necessarily release them on your own. I think the twin rate is higher in women who do clomid with a trigger shot. Just FYI.
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Yep, first try.
I feel very lucky. As far as my CD3 tests, my LH was a little elevated. Specifically my LH:FSH ratio was 2:1 whereas it should be more like 1:1. LH is the hormone that peaks right before ovulation, which is why my OPKs were hard to interpret until I figured out my specific pattern.
Please let us know how your tests turn out!
Please let us know how your tests turn out!
Fisher,
Without Clomid my ovulation was pretty much erratic - one month it would come on CD19, then the next month CD24, then the next month CD16. My range of O dates so far is CD16-CD24. (Also O''d on CD46 one cycle, but I think my O was extremely delayed due to dengue fever). On average, it seems like my body likes to O between CD19-22. The Clomid moved by O date up by a couple days - the first cycle on it I O''d on CD17, the next cycle on CD18. This cycle looks my O might be CD18 or CD19. So it really didn''t move up my O all THAT much - but it helped make my O more predictable, and my cycles more regular.
Ditto that you should O approximately 5-9 days after your last pill. I notice women who take Clomid from days 3-7 seem to O between CD12-16, and women who take it on days 5-9, seem to O more around CD14-20. That''s just my observations from FF''s Chart Gallery. I took it from days 4-8, as per the gyn''s orders.
Didn''t have any major side effects on it - except some hot flashes and insomnia for a few nights on the first cycle. Other than that - it lengthened my LP by about 2 days and gave me higher temps in my LP. Clomid can create hostile cm and can thin your uterine lining - but I think that''s more true of the higher doses. I''m not being monitored on it so I have no clue what it''s doing to my lining... I do notice my last AF was lighter than usual, so I hope that''s okay. I''m still getting ewcm - but have made an effort to drink more water and do other things to increase cm.
Without Clomid my ovulation was pretty much erratic - one month it would come on CD19, then the next month CD24, then the next month CD16. My range of O dates so far is CD16-CD24. (Also O''d on CD46 one cycle, but I think my O was extremely delayed due to dengue fever). On average, it seems like my body likes to O between CD19-22. The Clomid moved by O date up by a couple days - the first cycle on it I O''d on CD17, the next cycle on CD18. This cycle looks my O might be CD18 or CD19. So it really didn''t move up my O all THAT much - but it helped make my O more predictable, and my cycles more regular.
Ditto that you should O approximately 5-9 days after your last pill. I notice women who take Clomid from days 3-7 seem to O between CD12-16, and women who take it on days 5-9, seem to O more around CD14-20. That''s just my observations from FF''s Chart Gallery. I took it from days 4-8, as per the gyn''s orders.
Didn''t have any major side effects on it - except some hot flashes and insomnia for a few nights on the first cycle. Other than that - it lengthened my LP by about 2 days and gave me higher temps in my LP. Clomid can create hostile cm and can thin your uterine lining - but I think that''s more true of the higher doses. I''m not being monitored on it so I have no clue what it''s doing to my lining... I do notice my last AF was lighter than usual, so I hope that''s okay. I''m still getting ewcm - but have made an effort to drink more water and do other things to increase cm.
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Morning all, thanks for the great wishes! I took another test this morning, a FRER Gold digi (YES+, it read), and a FRER regular guy. The FRER line test looked pretty much like it did yesterday, not fainter, but not instantly darker, either. I''m a teensy bit nervous about that, only because I was wishing it''d get darker right away. Yes, I am lame. So far no symptoms other than a random tightening and slight cramping in my ute, and stupid gagging. Still tired, but I''m always tired in the morning, so no change there. 
It''s so weird having this secret (I''ve only told you guys, a few other online BFFs and Paul) that will impact everyone''s lives in a few months. I figure I''ll tell my mom/aunt when we go to the Ren Faire in April (4/25), when it''s been a little while. I''m kind of hesitant.
I hope everyone gets their BFP ASAP (look at all those letters), because I need more preggo buddies!
It''s so weird having this secret (I''ve only told you guys, a few other online BFFs and Paul) that will impact everyone''s lives in a few months. I figure I''ll tell my mom/aunt when we go to the Ren Faire in April (4/25), when it''s been a little while. I''m kind of hesitant.
I hope everyone gets their BFP ASAP (look at all those letters), because I need more preggo buddies!
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Fisher,Date: 3/15/2009 8:57:21 PM
Author: fisherofmengirly
November,
Did you Dr. do the CD3 testing? You did go in for the 7DPO I remember, because you *thought* you were out this month.
Did the CD3 testing come back good? I''m still waiting on my results. Haha, I say ''still waiting,'' but I only had the testing on Friday.
My Dr. didn''t say anything about coming in for 7DPO testing, but did say to call when my chart shows I''ve ovulated.
By the way, since I did pass out and felt like a goober, I asked how many times they take blood while pregnant. They said about 5 if there are no problems, upwards of 12 or more if there are any issues they are closely monitoring. I think I need to learn how to handle a blood draw!!
Were you ovulating without Clomid, or did you ovulate late? I''m a late ovulator, and I''m wondering if Clomid is as effective for late ovulators as it is for non-ovulators.
Did you take brand name clomid or the generic? I''m just curious...
I''m thinking so, SO, so many happy thoughts for tomorrow''s appointment!! Don''t forget to come tell us how it goes!!
******
Sha,
Are you also on Clomid? I remember you asking about the *late ovulation* issue and I wondered if clomid (if you''re taking it) had helped that issue for you. It seems I''ve been reading a lot about Clomid causing delayed ovulation... so now I''m confused as to why it was prescribed to me.
*****
Funny story: Paul and I went out yesterday and saw the most *adorable* twin toddlers. Fraternal, but dressed in similar clothing, and clinging to one another. So precious! Anyway, I did my usual waving when they caught my eye and they said hi and their mom laughed and said they love to talk to anyone who will look at them. Anyway, we were about 20 feet past them and Paul whispered, ''You think they''re Clomid twins?'' As if I can look at them and tell!!!
Are you on
I did not go in for the CD 3 tests per se, but I did have all the tests that you get on CD 3 back in Oct-Nov when we were trying to figure out why I was not getting AF at all. Even though it wasn''t CD 3, my doctor said that if you weren''t ovulating, the results are basically the same throughout your cycle. And my results were normal. I did go in for the progesterone level, which is the 7 DPO test. Of course, from my results there, the nurse told me I did not ovulate, which was clearly wrong, since we now know that i did. My guess is that you wouldn''t need the 7 DPO test if it''s clear you ovulated from other signs (OPK< temp shift, etc). I was not ovulating without the Clomid, and ovulated around CD 22-23 with it. A lot of things I read said that you should ovulate the 5-10 days after the last pill, so I almost gave up after CD 19 when I had not ovulated. Luckily I didn''t since I did not ovulate till CD 22-23. My doctor said that the 5-10 days is just a guideline, so don''t give up too soon! I also took the generic Clomid. I hope I didn''t miss any of your questions!
I went to the doctor''s office today and she gave me an exam and some of the basic screenings they do for pregnant ladies and sent me off to get my HCG and progesterone checked. I go back to have the betas checked again on Weds. to make sure they are doubling correctly. I don''t think they check most very newly preggos this much, but because of the low progesterone level she wanted to check everything thoroughly. That''s ok with me, because if for some reason this pregnancy is not viable, I would much rather find out now than when I go in for a first appt in another month or so. If everything is ok with these tests, then I think I will finally let myself believe it is actually happening. I am still too afraid to get my hopes up until then.
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I am just tuning in now...and I''m actually crying. CONGRATS AMBER!!!!!!!!!! I cannot tell you how happy I am to see your BFP!
As I remember very clearly TTC with you and BB (and Tiffany too among others), this touches a special place in my heart. You are all long overdue for your little bundles, and my heart is BRIMMING with hope, faith and joy for you.
Keep the faith!
Amber - sticky sticky sticky!
As I remember very clearly TTC with you and BB (and Tiffany too among others), this touches a special place in my heart. You are all long overdue for your little bundles, and my heart is BRIMMING with hope, faith and joy for you.
Keep the faith!
Amber - sticky sticky sticky!
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Thanks Mela!! I'm still in shock, called to make an appointment with the Women's Group I was advised to see, my first appointment is 3/31, and she said to expect an ultrasound, so DH should come! I'm excited, but this is a whole new kind of 2WW for me, the two weeks I go from 4w1d to 6w2d! I'm just hoping my little guy sticks and sticks.
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You guys have all been so busy in here lately I actually can''t even remember who I have congratulated and who I haven''t, and since it has really picked up pace I don''t have time right now to go back and see my posts so I will just say *** CONGRATULATIONS PEONY, SWIMMER, SUNKIST, NOVEMBER & AMBER!!!!*** Many many well wishes for sticky healthy babies and a happy healthy 9 months! (If I already did this, I apologize
! I am just really happy for all of you!! And I am still silently cheering everyone else on and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
Fisher - You are such a sweetheart and I feel I have really gotten to know you just by reading your posts, even though we have never actually written to each other. I very often lurk in here and I just wanted to let you know that I think you are a wonderful person and I know how badly you want this. I just know you will be an amazing mother. I wish I could reach across my computer screen and give you the the biggest hug ever! I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and sending you oodles and oodles of baby dust!!
Fisher - You are such a sweetheart and I feel I have really gotten to know you just by reading your posts, even though we have never actually written to each other. I very often lurk in here and I just wanted to let you know that I think you are a wonderful person and I know how badly you want this. I just know you will be an amazing mother. I wish I could reach across my computer screen and give you the the biggest hug ever! I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and sending you oodles and oodles of baby dust!!
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Sha, Peony, November, and Tiffany,
Thank you for your comments regarding the Clomid. I think I'm still really trying to figure out why I was prescribed it if I already ovulate, even though the Dr. told me why (because I ovulate so late). I guess I want to know why I ovulate late. The CD3 test results take about 5 days to come back. I called the Dr. today to see. Haha. I bet they're tired of me already!!
Tell me if this is silly, but I'm really having mixed emotions about the prescription. I mean, if it helps create a baby, then I see it as nothing other than a blessing, but at the same time, I just really, really wish it was something my body could do on it's own. Did any of you go through this, or am I just beating myself up alone?
****
Sunkist,
The garden.
It's been raining here for what seems like ages, and the cold snap isn't for sure gone yet, so I've not yet planted anything. I hope to plant some onions soon, though, as it doesn't matter what time of year you plant them at all. We will be planting (when it's done freezing at night!!) tomatoes, okra (it's a southern thing and my boy's southern), bell peppers, cucumbers (maybe, they take a lot of room!!), green beans, carrots, and watermelon (although we don't think they'll do well). I also am going to have a window box in the kitchen of dill, rosemary, thyme, and basil. Excited for when the time comes to really plant! The ground is ready, and that's half the work right there.
Good luck with your garden this year!
****
I made St. Patrick's Day cookies tonight for my co-workers and the teachers on Paul's team. Sugar cookies, some with icing and green and white sprinkles and some with piping of a three leaf clover. I had planned on doing all of them with the piping, but it was getting way too tedious! Still, the assortment makes them cute.
Baking cookies is so much for to me; it's one of my very most favorite memories from childhood. I love getting to help my mom with baking. But cookies was always the best, the shapes, the sprinkles, the dough I'd sneak!
Tonight I caught myself daydreaming about cookie baking with our kiddo some day. It seems like so many daily things lead back to thoughts of what's to come. Funny, though, it's not with sorrow that I think about those days, it's with excitement. I guess even with all the drama and dream shattering that goes along with TTC, the confidence that it will come in time remains. Gosh, I hope that's what it means, and not that I'm delusional!
****
Lulu,
I've been thinking about you lately. I know you were several days DPO and I just wanted to send you a cheer, and let you know I'm thinking hopeful thoughts for you tonight!!
****
Mandarine,
I saw your two babies on the preggo thread. Precious! I can't wait to see them as they grow!! Congratulations, and none of my "twins" comments are meant in any negative way. If we had twins, we'd love them like crazy. It's just something that really, really overwhelms Paul to the point that he now talks through my stomach to my ovaries, asking them to drop only one healthy, "ripe" egg. Still, he'd be loving two babies, if it happened that way. I've always had a fascination with twins, but then, I think most people do.
***
MissJaxson,
I've seen so many of your posts in other threads, and I have to admit I visit the "twins" thread often. My favorite is the furry friends thread, though. You and Jae having matching puppies is too cute!! Thank you for your sweet comments. I should read them to Paul sometimes when he says I'm not being sweet!
I think all of us here want to be mothers just as much, but express it in different ways. I'm very verbal (particularly in areas where I'm passionate), and I think that is what shows up on this thread. And I'm emotional and sensitive, and all those things together merges into a bunch of posts by me stating over and over how much I long to be a mommy. I'm sure every woman here has those same wishes and longings.
When I first "joined" this thread, I worried that maybe I'd be caught with a twinge of jealousy when friends got pregnant, but it's really just so exciting to think of a new chapter of their lives starting, and again, as long as we know that we'll be there, too, there's nothing to be sad about in knowing that a friend is going to get there just a minute before you, besides with all the newly pregnant ladies around here, all of us TTCers will have a plethora of support and advice and information when we get to the preggo thread. I'm counting on it!!
ETA: Why are my posts always longer than anyone else's? Sorry I'm long-winded, people!!
Thank you for your comments regarding the Clomid. I think I'm still really trying to figure out why I was prescribed it if I already ovulate, even though the Dr. told me why (because I ovulate so late). I guess I want to know why I ovulate late. The CD3 test results take about 5 days to come back. I called the Dr. today to see. Haha. I bet they're tired of me already!!
Tell me if this is silly, but I'm really having mixed emotions about the prescription. I mean, if it helps create a baby, then I see it as nothing other than a blessing, but at the same time, I just really, really wish it was something my body could do on it's own. Did any of you go through this, or am I just beating myself up alone?
****
Sunkist,
The garden.
Good luck with your garden this year!
****
I made St. Patrick's Day cookies tonight for my co-workers and the teachers on Paul's team. Sugar cookies, some with icing and green and white sprinkles and some with piping of a three leaf clover. I had planned on doing all of them with the piping, but it was getting way too tedious! Still, the assortment makes them cute.
Baking cookies is so much for to me; it's one of my very most favorite memories from childhood. I love getting to help my mom with baking. But cookies was always the best, the shapes, the sprinkles, the dough I'd sneak!
****
Lulu,
I've been thinking about you lately. I know you were several days DPO and I just wanted to send you a cheer, and let you know I'm thinking hopeful thoughts for you tonight!!
****
Mandarine,
I saw your two babies on the preggo thread. Precious! I can't wait to see them as they grow!! Congratulations, and none of my "twins" comments are meant in any negative way. If we had twins, we'd love them like crazy. It's just something that really, really overwhelms Paul to the point that he now talks through my stomach to my ovaries, asking them to drop only one healthy, "ripe" egg. Still, he'd be loving two babies, if it happened that way. I've always had a fascination with twins, but then, I think most people do.
***
MissJaxson,
I've seen so many of your posts in other threads, and I have to admit I visit the "twins" thread often. My favorite is the furry friends thread, though. You and Jae having matching puppies is too cute!! Thank you for your sweet comments. I should read them to Paul sometimes when he says I'm not being sweet!
I think all of us here want to be mothers just as much, but express it in different ways. I'm very verbal (particularly in areas where I'm passionate), and I think that is what shows up on this thread. And I'm emotional and sensitive, and all those things together merges into a bunch of posts by me stating over and over how much I long to be a mommy. I'm sure every woman here has those same wishes and longings.
When I first "joined" this thread, I worried that maybe I'd be caught with a twinge of jealousy when friends got pregnant, but it's really just so exciting to think of a new chapter of their lives starting, and again, as long as we know that we'll be there, too, there's nothing to be sad about in knowing that a friend is going to get there just a minute before you, besides with all the newly pregnant ladies around here, all of us TTCers will have a plethora of support and advice and information when we get to the preggo thread. I'm counting on it!!
ETA: Why are my posts always longer than anyone else's? Sorry I'm long-winded, people!!
missjaxon
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Date: 3/16/2009 8:00:09 AM
Author: icekid
wow, another one this month?!?! Amber- that is absolutely fantastic! It''s been a wild ride for you. SO SO exicting
mia and missjaxon- hmm, we better stop hanging around here so much or we''re going to end up KTFU a little too early!
haha icekid, I think just the pure excitement that has been going on in here is enough to intensify baby fever by a thousand.
lovelylulu
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Hello ladies,
Thank you so much for all of your positive thoughts and well wishes, unforunately someone had to break this streak. I wanted very much for it never to end, but this wasn''t my cycle. I''ve known since the weekend, but didn''t want my negative news to dampen the recent *amazingly* good news. I also needed time to adjust to my own new reality. Here''s kind of how it went -
My plan of trying to avoid Saturday by sleeping through it was off to a terrible start. At 5 a.m. - my mind was racing -- full of thoughts, expectations, hope. I finally couldn''t take it anymore and got up to take an HPT. negative. I wasn''t too disappointed at it''s early, DPO9, and still no spotting.
I went back to bed, but couldn''t quite rest, so I started my day. Took a shower. Walked my pup to the grocery store to get some strawberry jam for a tart I was planning on bringing over to my friend house that afternoon. Returned home, took the laundry out of the dryer.
Checked for the 204th time. but this time. tinged.
I was crushed. but a few days have passed and we''re just moving forward. not exactly sure where just yet
, but forward.
Thank you so much for all of your positive thoughts and well wishes, unforunately someone had to break this streak. I wanted very much for it never to end, but this wasn''t my cycle. I''ve known since the weekend, but didn''t want my negative news to dampen the recent *amazingly* good news. I also needed time to adjust to my own new reality. Here''s kind of how it went -
My plan of trying to avoid Saturday by sleeping through it was off to a terrible start. At 5 a.m. - my mind was racing -- full of thoughts, expectations, hope. I finally couldn''t take it anymore and got up to take an HPT. negative. I wasn''t too disappointed at it''s early, DPO9, and still no spotting.
I went back to bed, but couldn''t quite rest, so I started my day. Took a shower. Walked my pup to the grocery store to get some strawberry jam for a tart I was planning on bringing over to my friend house that afternoon. Returned home, took the laundry out of the dryer.
Checked for the 204th time. but this time. tinged.
I was crushed. but a few days have passed and we''re just moving forward. not exactly sure where just yet
InLuv101
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