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The Official TTC Thread!
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Po - best wishes on relaxing and taking a break from the madness. I totally get it. I would read about others being stressed about TTC before I was ready to try, and you''re right about not understanding how stressful it really can be until you actually start trying.
Miscka - temping still messes up my sleep too because of worrying about waking up and temping.
Hou - I had wishful thinking in hoping it would happen for me the first time trying too, after reading about others, and my 2 friends w/babies got preg on their first month trying. I know it''s hard not to worry that something must be wrong if you did everything right timing-wise. I''m just trying to accept that it can take months even when things are perfectly normal. Well, when I start to get seriously worried (probably before the 6months recommended), I''ll ask my OB to start w/the testing. As for your dip, I only semi-trust my therm (sometimes it gives me different temps when I temp repeatedly just to test) so maybe your dip was just a wacky temp. Still hoping for you!
Fisher and Hou - like you, I''m also trying to feel the gratitude for all the blessings in my life. I really am blessed in many ways in my life and I want to enjoy life, enjoy my hobbies, time with DH and kitties, and sleeping in, instead of stressing about TTC. (But I''m not in the 2WW or coming off another disappointing cycle, so I probably won''t feel that way in a couple weeks.)
RC - I hope you get AF soon. That must be really frustrating.
Steal - I went through the exact same thing last cycle, where I didn''t get a positive as early as I expected and I started worrying about not ovulating, then when I got multiple positives I thought the same thing again. Good luck with your testing.
dcgator - I''m holding my breath for you! If you do run the 1/2 marathon, hope it goes well, and that you enjoy the awesome feeling of being healthy and strong (which I expect won''t quite be the same when preg).
Miscka - temping still messes up my sleep too because of worrying about waking up and temping.
Hou - I had wishful thinking in hoping it would happen for me the first time trying too, after reading about others, and my 2 friends w/babies got preg on their first month trying. I know it''s hard not to worry that something must be wrong if you did everything right timing-wise. I''m just trying to accept that it can take months even when things are perfectly normal. Well, when I start to get seriously worried (probably before the 6months recommended), I''ll ask my OB to start w/the testing. As for your dip, I only semi-trust my therm (sometimes it gives me different temps when I temp repeatedly just to test) so maybe your dip was just a wacky temp. Still hoping for you!
Fisher and Hou - like you, I''m also trying to feel the gratitude for all the blessings in my life. I really am blessed in many ways in my life and I want to enjoy life, enjoy my hobbies, time with DH and kitties, and sleeping in, instead of stressing about TTC. (But I''m not in the 2WW or coming off another disappointing cycle, so I probably won''t feel that way in a couple weeks.)
RC - I hope you get AF soon. That must be really frustrating.
Steal - I went through the exact same thing last cycle, where I didn''t get a positive as early as I expected and I started worrying about not ovulating, then when I got multiple positives I thought the same thing again. Good luck with your testing.
dcgator - I''m holding my breath for you! If you do run the 1/2 marathon, hope it goes well, and that you enjoy the awesome feeling of being healthy and strong (which I expect won''t quite be the same when preg).
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First off, I love this board. Yall are an awesome group of women.
Lanie: Most of my Mom''s family is in a little town near Monroe, where my mom grew up. It feels like a second home. Yeah, I don''t live in a plantation, but I LOVE old houses. My Mom has ocular melanoma, but has undergone radiation and is doing well so far. Hopefully that isn''t heriditary! My grandmother has glaucoma, so we do watch out for that, too!
dcgator: Call your run a vacation, that seems to work wonders for fertility! The puppy is doing well, thanks! Thanks also for picking up the CD list. And my mom is walking the survivor lap tonight at Relay for Life. DH called and asked her, as his grandmother is 23 years since colon cancer, and his dad is 10 years since heart cancer, and they''ll both be there tonight too. It should be a good night.
modernsparkler: Welcome!
LV: Yeah, the EWCM was the same consistency. Weird. Hope things are well with you.
CDNinNYC: Counting down the days, huh?
Miscka: Hope the egg hunt and the house hunt are coming along.
Bliss: Yoohoo! Thinking of you.
CatLuver: Glad you''re enjoying your time with DH and the kitties. And you''re realistic that you may not be this calm during the 2ww, hahah!
Fisher: You always have such encouraging words. Thank you. I will keep your MIL in my prayers, and thank you for keeping Mom. I am in eastern NC! Hop on down next time!
ps. You should have kept the baby book!
pps. Yum, strawberries!
geri: Hope you had an AMAZING honeymoon, and a productive one.
Lynnie: Thanks for the detailed story. SO EXCITED for you.
RC: blaaaaaaahhhh. I second that for you.
Krissie: I, too am trying to be patient. It''s not working.
Po: True, no one warns you how stressful this process is. Deep breaths.
HOU: Bluebell, yum...that would go well with Fisher''s strawberry and someone needs to make a sweet biscuit! Not food related: I also have some creamy CM. It better be a good sign.
steal: I totally get you on "being organized." Feels like I have some control, even though I don''t.
lili: Your DPO test gives me hope.
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Well, I tested yesterday with a Dollar General ($1, really, with 25 sensitivity). And then I tested this morning with First Response ER. Negative. Boo. This morning I crept out of bed without waking DH and tested...and then crawled back in bed quietly, my heart going a mile a minute, and just curled back up with him. I''m so lucky to have a supportive (and cuddly) husband no matter what, but I don''t think I can bear to tell him it''s negative until I see AF. I''ve felt some dull twinging and we BD''d plently...and it just "adds up" to pregnancy. But yall know too well that means nothing! My estimated AF is Sunday, but my last two cycles were 30 days, which would put AF today. Assuming my cycle hasn''t suddenly gone from 32 days to 42 days my chances are slim. But, some got late tests, so hope isn''t totally out yet! Because I have NO patience this cycle for some reason, I''m just going to keep testing each day until either a positive or period. Sigh.
Lanie: Most of my Mom''s family is in a little town near Monroe, where my mom grew up. It feels like a second home. Yeah, I don''t live in a plantation, but I LOVE old houses. My Mom has ocular melanoma, but has undergone radiation and is doing well so far. Hopefully that isn''t heriditary! My grandmother has glaucoma, so we do watch out for that, too!
dcgator: Call your run a vacation, that seems to work wonders for fertility! The puppy is doing well, thanks! Thanks also for picking up the CD list. And my mom is walking the survivor lap tonight at Relay for Life. DH called and asked her, as his grandmother is 23 years since colon cancer, and his dad is 10 years since heart cancer, and they''ll both be there tonight too. It should be a good night.
modernsparkler: Welcome!
LV: Yeah, the EWCM was the same consistency. Weird. Hope things are well with you.
CDNinNYC: Counting down the days, huh?
Miscka: Hope the egg hunt and the house hunt are coming along.
Bliss: Yoohoo! Thinking of you.
CatLuver: Glad you''re enjoying your time with DH and the kitties. And you''re realistic that you may not be this calm during the 2ww, hahah!
Fisher: You always have such encouraging words. Thank you. I will keep your MIL in my prayers, and thank you for keeping Mom. I am in eastern NC! Hop on down next time!
ps. You should have kept the baby book!
pps. Yum, strawberries!
geri: Hope you had an AMAZING honeymoon, and a productive one.
Lynnie: Thanks for the detailed story. SO EXCITED for you.
RC: blaaaaaaahhhh. I second that for you.
Krissie: I, too am trying to be patient. It''s not working.
Po: True, no one warns you how stressful this process is. Deep breaths.
HOU: Bluebell, yum...that would go well with Fisher''s strawberry and someone needs to make a sweet biscuit! Not food related: I also have some creamy CM. It better be a good sign.
steal: I totally get you on "being organized." Feels like I have some control, even though I don''t.
lili: Your DPO test gives me hope.
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Well, I tested yesterday with a Dollar General ($1, really, with 25 sensitivity). And then I tested this morning with First Response ER. Negative. Boo. This morning I crept out of bed without waking DH and tested...and then crawled back in bed quietly, my heart going a mile a minute, and just curled back up with him. I''m so lucky to have a supportive (and cuddly) husband no matter what, but I don''t think I can bear to tell him it''s negative until I see AF. I''ve felt some dull twinging and we BD''d plently...and it just "adds up" to pregnancy. But yall know too well that means nothing! My estimated AF is Sunday, but my last two cycles were 30 days, which would put AF today. Assuming my cycle hasn''t suddenly gone from 32 days to 42 days my chances are slim. But, some got late tests, so hope isn''t totally out yet! Because I have NO patience this cycle for some reason, I''m just going to keep testing each day until either a positive or period. Sigh.
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Hey everybody!
I have been laying low from PS since our wedding, which was June 2009. I''ve lurked, but not really posted.
DH and I are excited to start our family! We started to not be so careful in January, but didn''t officially kick off the TTCing because we were planning a trip to Europe as our belated honeymoon. We''re back and ready officially get going on becoming parents.
Its been so nice to follow all of your journeys and I''m happy to finally be "on the wagon."
I have been laying low from PS since our wedding, which was June 2009. I''ve lurked, but not really posted.
DH and I are excited to start our family! We started to not be so careful in January, but didn''t officially kick off the TTCing because we were planning a trip to Europe as our belated honeymoon. We''re back and ready officially get going on becoming parents.
Its been so nice to follow all of your journeys and I''m happy to finally be "on the wagon."
Bella_mezzo
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welcome Ben''s bride!!!!
On my end, positive OPK maybe last night and definitely this morning (my Amazon cheapie tests are kind of hard to read
) we BD last night and the night before but didn''t finish b/c we''re so tired and now we''re "girding up our loins" for tonight It''s fun, but man, right now I just want to sleep for like 12 straight hours and give my nether regions a rest
FF says I''ll ovulate between yesterday and Sunday, so we''re going to try and give it a go tonight and tomorrow and then I think I am done, D...O...N...E. No BDing during the 2ww, DH and I need a break and some sleep
Plantation, It''s not over until AF arrives, and then that''s just CD1 Big hugs, and hope that you get a late BFP!!!
On my end, positive OPK maybe last night and definitely this morning (my Amazon cheapie tests are kind of hard to read
) we BD last night and the night before but didn''t finish b/c we''re so tired and now we''re "girding up our loins" for tonight It''s fun, but man, right now I just want to sleep for like 12 straight hours and give my nether regions a restFF says I''ll ovulate between yesterday and Sunday, so we''re going to try and give it a go tonight and tomorrow and then I think I am done, D...O...N...E. No BDing during the 2ww, DH and I need a break and some sleep
Plantation, It''s not over until AF arrives, and then that''s just CD1
Big hugs, and hope that you get a late BFP!!!
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Happy Friday girls!
Is everyone ready for the weekend or what? I didn''t get a chance to post my chart last nght b/c I worked late, than had to pack (and watch the NFL draft
) but, for I thought I would post it now. The good news is, my temp continues to rise. The bad news is another BFN. The cool thing is that I had an annual check-up with my regular doctor and they ran a blood panel, and I asked them to throw a pregnancy check in there too. So, I guess I will know for sure whether I am KU. The guy who took my blood said they would call later today to let me know but the Dr said they would know Saturday. I hope the nurse is right b/c I would rather know sooner than later...
Anywho, a quick catch up:
huskylover: Sorry my message got cut short somehow. I meant to say that I was sorry about your BFN, but hang in there. As Houie and I are discovering, it could be more like a 2.5WW, lol.
Houie: Dust right back at you lady. Whether we both get KU this month or next month, I think it would be awesome. I would love to have such a cool pregnancy buddy!
How are you doing this morning? Still elevated temps? Happy thoughts!
Fisher: I am happy to be your favorite tonight and that I can help prove your DH wrong, hehe.
I am less of an anxious person but more of a control freak. I know, not much better, but I am working on it. This whole learning my cycle thing has begun to teach me a bit of patience, but the 2WW thing is a whole other level. As compared to my first couple days of testing, I would say I am less upset at this point. I have gone from expecting a BFP to thrilled to see my temps are still up and a "we shall see" attitude. I just need to reassure myself that everything happens for a reason, and I should just enjoy the ride!
Krissie: Hang in there sweetie! I am getting the feeling that it might take closer to the 2-2.5 week range to find out for some of us. I think we have just been spoiled with the most recent BFP''s finding out so early. Good luck with holding out a few more days, and if you needs some words of encouragement, we are here for you
Bella: It sounds like you will/have definitely timed your BD''ing right. I hope you get your O confirmation soon so you can jump into that crazy 2WW
Good luck!
Catluver: Thanks for the well wishes. As it turns out, there is the possibility of tornados and hail on Saturday in TN, so while the race is still officially on, it has the possibility to be called off...we''ll see I guess. Either way, I do intend to keep jogging through pregnancy (I hope), but I doubt there will be any halfs during that period, lol.
Plantationcatt: Glad to hear the little pup is doing well. You should def post some pics of the cutie when you get a chance so we can all go ahhhh
. I have to say that the Relay for Life sounds amazing. That is so great that DH has amassed all his and your family to participate in it. I will be thinking of you guys and so happy that your mom will be there to celebrate in such a great event! Btw, I like the vacation idea
As for the testing, how many DPO are you? I totally understand the whole keep testing till BFP or AF, I am going to do the exact same thing! My LP has ranged from 12-14 days, and I am at 13DPO now, so technically, I could already have AF, but no sign yet, so thinking happy thoughts. And about the sneaking out of bed thing, I do the same exact thing,
. I want to tell DH with a surpise versus him seeing me do it, so I try to be all secretive in the morning, lol. All I can say is hang in there hun! I think we could all be late positve HPT''s
Bensbride: Welcome to the TTC ''hood
. I think I actually ran into you a few times on the BWW thread, as I am also a June ''09 bride. Happy to hear that you enjoyed your HM and are onto the BM''ing
. Feel free to ask any questions and we look forward to having you around for hopefully a short stay
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And without further adu, here is my chart...
Is everyone ready for the weekend or what? I didn''t get a chance to post my chart last nght b/c I worked late, than had to pack (and watch the NFL draft
Anywho, a quick catch up:
huskylover: Sorry my message got cut short somehow. I meant to say that I was sorry about your BFN, but hang in there. As Houie and I are discovering, it could be more like a 2.5WW, lol.
Houie: Dust right back at you lady. Whether we both get KU this month or next month, I think it would be awesome. I would love to have such a cool pregnancy buddy!
Fisher: I am happy to be your favorite tonight and that I can help prove your DH wrong, hehe.
Krissie: Hang in there sweetie! I am getting the feeling that it might take closer to the 2-2.5 week range to find out for some of us. I think we have just been spoiled with the most recent BFP''s finding out so early. Good luck with holding out a few more days, and if you needs some words of encouragement, we are here for you
Bella: It sounds like you will/have definitely timed your BD''ing right. I hope you get your O confirmation soon so you can jump into that crazy 2WW
Catluver: Thanks for the well wishes. As it turns out, there is the possibility of tornados and hail on Saturday in TN, so while the race is still officially on, it has the possibility to be called off...we''ll see I guess. Either way, I do intend to keep jogging through pregnancy (I hope), but I doubt there will be any halfs during that period, lol.
Plantationcatt: Glad to hear the little pup is doing well. You should def post some pics of the cutie when you get a chance so we can all go ahhhh
As for the testing, how many DPO are you? I totally understand the whole keep testing till BFP or AF, I am going to do the exact same thing! My LP has ranged from 12-14 days, and I am at 13DPO now, so technically, I could already have AF, but no sign yet, so thinking happy thoughts. And about the sneaking out of bed thing, I do the same exact thing,
Bensbride: Welcome to the TTC ''hood
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And without further adu, here is my chart...
dcgator
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bensbride: Welcome!!! I bet yall had an amazing European honeymoon. Jump on the wagon!
dcgator: Happy Friday, I am totally ready! Hopefully that doctor''s blood panel will answer you quickly! But if it''s negative, don''t panic, you could always be a couple days behind in implantation...
I have no idea really how many DPO I am. Based on my usual 30-32 day cycle, I should have O''d around April 9-11, also based on EWCM. We''ll see. Next month if I''m not knocked up I think I''ll have to bite the bullet and start temping.
Here''s Easter:
dcgator: Happy Friday, I am totally ready! Hopefully that doctor''s blood panel will answer you quickly! But if it''s negative, don''t panic, you could always be a couple days behind in implantation...
I have no idea really how many DPO I am. Based on my usual 30-32 day cycle, I should have O''d around April 9-11, also based on EWCM. We''ll see. Next month if I''m not knocked up I think I''ll have to bite the bullet and start temping.
Here''s Easter:
Lanie
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dcgator -- what an awesome chart!!! Yay for rising temps!
HOU -- any update this morning? I've been meaning to ask you...where are you on call?
Bella -- Yay for positive OPKs!!!!! I hear you on the BDing marathons...they wear me out too! I remember a girl telling me a long time ago that she and her DH BD every night. I am amazed...and pretty much don't believe her now. I also read an article awhile ago where Melanie Griffith said she and Antonio Banderas BD every night....yeah right.
Anyway, hope this is it for you!
HOU -- any update this morning? I've been meaning to ask you...where are you on call?
Bella -- Yay for positive OPKs!!!!! I hear you on the BDing marathons...they wear me out too! I remember a girl telling me a long time ago that she and her DH BD every night. I am amazed...and pretty much don't believe her now. I also read an article awhile ago where Melanie Griffith said she and Antonio Banderas BD every night....yeah right.
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Thank you to the ladies that answered my post a few weeks ago.... After I posted my DH and i got into a little discussion on having kids... I had always assumed (which i shouldnt have) that he would never really be able to be there and help that much because he will be in medical school and then residency and so i didnt see why he would care when we had kids... WRONG... he got really upset when I said i didnt think he would be able to be there and he said he really wanted to be there to help me even with being so busy. Also, it would be way to hard to try to conceive on a certain time so our baby would be born when he would be home. He obviously doesnt want to miss our child being born (which i understand) and we wouldnt want him out of the country when the baby was born. So we decided it would be better to push it back another year so in about 2 years we would TTC... it kinda stinks but i know its for the best... so my plan is to save $$$ while we are waiting and get my body in the best shape possible... So any advice anyone can give me on how to get my body in the best shape possible and how to get healthy would be appreciated. We are already starting to work out again... well for me only walk on treadmill and starting yoga again...and then we are going to start eating better.. we eat SOOO bad right now and i dont want to try to figure out how to change that while im pregnant and afterwords because we plan to raise our kids eating vegetables and healthier foods.
OH and i dont know how to react to my MIL... So we have this really great conversation on my DH and I having kids and stuff. She starting saying how she thought she didnt care about someone else delivering her granddaughter (yes she is DYING for a granddaughter... its NEVER grandson but granddaughter lol) and then she says I really want to deliver my granddaughter blah blah blah so i told her the timeline previously (which was TTC next March so baby would be due in December) and she was all for it... and then when DH and i got into our discussion on it he says well my parents said they dont have time for having a baby in there house and blah blah blah and i was LIVID... I mean MIL told me literally 3 days before she was all for it.. so i dont know if she is lying to me or being fake or what? When we went down there the other weekend she asked oh did you talk to the doctor about having kids and i was just like no and walked away. I mean I dunno what to do. I feel bad but I dont that now when we have our baby she wont be able to deliver it, but at the same time, why be fake to me? It also makes me mad because they pawned my DH off on his grandma...his grandma pretty much raised him because MIL and FIL were always busy with their own stuff.. not that i want or expect then to take care of their grandkid but it just irks me that they dont wanna do anything. Oh and she wants to take care of everyone elses kid as well. One time my DH got so upset he almost cried because his mom came up to take his cousin to the Aquatica and Wet n Wild (he was like 10) and DH got upset because his mom didnt offer to take him nor did she ever take him anywhere.. it was the saddest thing in the world. Sometiems I feel like she cares about every one else more than him. I mean his parents treat me better than him.. I mean they treat him good, but im am seriously the daughter they never had and sometimes i see how it upsets him Okay sorry im gonna stop im just ranting... LOL
Okay... so any advice or websites or anything I can stsrt reading to prepare myself to TTC in like a year and a half
OH and i dont know how to react to my MIL... So we have this really great conversation on my DH and I having kids and stuff. She starting saying how she thought she didnt care about someone else delivering her granddaughter (yes she is DYING for a granddaughter... its NEVER grandson but granddaughter lol) and then she says I really want to deliver my granddaughter blah blah blah so i told her the timeline previously (which was TTC next March so baby would be due in December) and she was all for it... and then when DH and i got into our discussion on it he says well my parents said they dont have time for having a baby in there house and blah blah blah and i was LIVID... I mean MIL told me literally 3 days before she was all for it.. so i dont know if she is lying to me or being fake or what? When we went down there the other weekend she asked oh did you talk to the doctor about having kids and i was just like no and walked away. I mean I dunno what to do. I feel bad but I dont that now when we have our baby she wont be able to deliver it, but at the same time, why be fake to me? It also makes me mad because they pawned my DH off on his grandma...his grandma pretty much raised him because MIL and FIL were always busy with their own stuff.. not that i want or expect then to take care of their grandkid but it just irks me that they dont wanna do anything. Oh and she wants to take care of everyone elses kid as well. One time my DH got so upset he almost cried because his mom came up to take his cousin to the Aquatica and Wet n Wild (he was like 10) and DH got upset because his mom didnt offer to take him nor did she ever take him anywhere.. it was the saddest thing in the world. Sometiems I feel like she cares about every one else more than him. I mean his parents treat me better than him.. I mean they treat him good, but im am seriously the daughter they never had and sometimes i see how it upsets him
Okay sorry im gonna stop im just ranting... LOLOkay... so any advice or websites or anything I can stsrt reading to prepare myself to TTC in like a year and a half
HOUMedGal
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CatLuver, Yeah, I have to keep reminding myself that it takes 3-6 months on average for two people with normal reproductive health to make a baby...doesn't happen overnight (most of the time! hehe!)
Plantation: Mmmmmmm, Blue Bell and strawberries!!! YUMMM!! And I think creamy CM is a good sign!!! fingers crossed!
bensbride: Welcome to the wagon! hehe!! Jump right in and feel free to ask any questions you may have....there's a lot of collective knowledge floating around here!
Bella - you can DO EEET!!! LOL!!! Get 'er done now, take a rest LATER! Buck up, cowgirl!!
DC - I like that chart of yours!!! Still looking good! Sorry for the BFN...but with temps still being up like that, you're still in the game till AF shows up! GOOD LUCK!!
Lanie - I was on call at Texas Children's Hospital last night in the Level II NICU....I totally love the babies. *sigh*
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Wellllll, the waiting is over. My temp plummeted this morning, and AF was starting up by lunchtime. But I feel strangely relieved??!? It's just good to finally *know* and have a mental break from obsessing. I am definitely OK with this not being the month....just enjoying the fresh start that comes with a new cycle and looking forward to gettin' busy in about 2 weeks!! I just bought a bunch more cheapie OPK's and internet preggo tests off Amazon, so next cycle I don't have to spend so much $$$ on my test. Good news is I have a sensitive Answer brand and 2 digi's ready and waiting....but they won't be used until I get a faint bfp on one of the cheapie tests.
Gotta go nap...things got busy on call last night and I didn't sleep much (2 hrs maybe??). I'll catch you ladies later!! DUST DUST DUST!!
ETA: AND I am NOT trusting any "symptoms" during the 2ww EVER AGAIN!! LOL!! That's the part that flabbergasts me...I had such an inkling that I was preggo. Oh well....onward and upward!
Plantation: Mmmmmmm, Blue Bell and strawberries!!! YUMMM!! And I think creamy CM is a good sign!!! fingers crossed!
bensbride: Welcome to the wagon! hehe!! Jump right in and feel free to ask any questions you may have....there's a lot of collective knowledge floating around here!
Bella - you can DO EEET!!! LOL!!! Get 'er done now, take a rest LATER! Buck up, cowgirl!!
DC - I like that chart of yours!!! Still looking good! Sorry for the BFN...but with temps still being up like that, you're still in the game till AF shows up! GOOD LUCK!!
Lanie - I was on call at Texas Children's Hospital last night in the Level II NICU....I totally love the babies. *sigh*
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Wellllll, the waiting is over. My temp plummeted this morning, and AF was starting up by lunchtime. But I feel strangely relieved??!? It's just good to finally *know* and have a mental break from obsessing. I am definitely OK with this not being the month....just enjoying the fresh start that comes with a new cycle and looking forward to gettin' busy in about 2 weeks!! I just bought a bunch more cheapie OPK's and internet preggo tests off Amazon, so next cycle I don't have to spend so much $$$ on my test. Good news is I have a sensitive Answer brand and 2 digi's ready and waiting....but they won't be used until I get a faint bfp on one of the cheapie tests.
Gotta go nap...things got busy on call last night and I didn't sleep much (2 hrs maybe??). I'll catch you ladies later!!
DUST DUST DUST!!ETA: AND I am NOT trusting any "symptoms" during the 2ww EVER AGAIN!! LOL!! That's the part that flabbergasts me...I had such an inkling that I was preggo. Oh well....onward and upward!
Lanie
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DC: I am loving your chart!! Good luck in the race this weekend!
Hou: Oh hon, I am sorry about AF. But I think you''ll have a better experience next cycle. This is only my second cycle of really truly 100% trying to make it happen, but it was so much more relaxed than my first (when I was convinced every single twinge meant something). Next month is going to be awesome!
My update: I am 11 DPO, and my temp plunged below the coverline today. Cervix remains firm and closed, but not as low as it gets right before AF. I have a 13 day LP, so I am sure I''m progressing down that road and will have AF by Monday. I''m strangely OK with it - not going to waste any $$ testing until Monday, if for some reason my temps go back up and AF is missing (not bloody likely!) (pun intended)
I am switching OBGYNs - I was put on hold for 20 minutes with my old office just to leave a voicemail for my Dr, and that sealed the deal. There is a small practice right in my neighborhood, and she gets great reviews, so I have an appointment with her for June! Also, DH made an appointment with a urologist for mid-May (he has some concerns about his own fertility due to a few factors when he was much younger). I feel like, for better or for worse, we''ll know a lot more about where we stand by the middle of the summer!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Hou: Oh hon, I am sorry about AF. But I think you''ll have a better experience next cycle. This is only my second cycle of really truly 100% trying to make it happen, but it was so much more relaxed than my first (when I was convinced every single twinge meant something). Next month is going to be awesome!
My update: I am 11 DPO, and my temp plunged below the coverline today. Cervix remains firm and closed, but not as low as it gets right before AF. I have a 13 day LP, so I am sure I''m progressing down that road and will have AF by Monday. I''m strangely OK with it - not going to waste any $$ testing until Monday, if for some reason my temps go back up and AF is missing (not bloody likely!) (pun intended)
I am switching OBGYNs - I was put on hold for 20 minutes with my old office just to leave a voicemail for my Dr, and that sealed the deal. There is a small practice right in my neighborhood, and she gets great reviews, so I have an appointment with her for June! Also, DH made an appointment with a urologist for mid-May (he has some concerns about his own fertility due to a few factors when he was much younger). I feel like, for better or for worse, we''ll know a lot more about where we stand by the middle of the summer!
Have a great weekend everyone!
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Sorry this one wasn''t it, HOU. Glad to hear you''re ready for a fresh start again this cycle. As FOMG said, each cycle holds new possibility!
Good luck bella on the BD marathon, and dc on the half marathon!
As for me, I''m now waiting for AF to come back. This experience now has made me realize I''ve got no control over what happens, so I''m not going to be too anxious for her return. In fact, the longer she''s on vacation, the better for me! I could be back on track to start really TTC in July like DH and I had originally planned on, but I don''t feel prepared to go through it now so soon. In fact, I''m not sure when we will try again. I just want to appreciate life as it is. So back to the pill I go. Ill be lurking, and of course cheering for everyone! Who gets to be the NEXT jerkstore???????????
Good luck bella on the BD marathon, and dc on the half marathon!
As for me, I''m now waiting for AF to come back. This experience now has made me realize I''ve got no control over what happens, so I''m not going to be too anxious for her return. In fact, the longer she''s on vacation, the better for me! I could be back on track to start really TTC in July like DH and I had originally planned on, but I don''t feel prepared to go through it now so soon. In fact, I''m not sure when we will try again. I just want to appreciate life as it is. So back to the pill I go. Ill be lurking, and of course cheering for everyone! Who gets to be the NEXT jerkstore???????????
DCG - Hoping you get some positive news from the doctor today!!
HMG - I''m sorry about AF showing up. What a pain. Wishing you all the best for the new cycle though. Hope it is a good one.
PlantationCatt and Krissie - sending you both positive vibes for the next couple of days.
Bella - good luck with the BD marathon and enjoy the well earned rest afterwards!
Charbie - I''m so sorry for your loss. There is really not a lot to say except that it sucks. I hope you and your DH are doing okay. Re TTC again, I know quite a few of us who have had losses have had really mixed and constantly changing feelings about when we wanted to start TTC again so I hope you get some time to heal from your experience and decide what you think is best for you and your DH.
Lanie - How are you?!! I saw on the JBP thread that you had some good news on your betas. That''s great!! Sending continued dust your way.
HMG - I''m sorry about AF showing up. What a pain. Wishing you all the best for the new cycle though. Hope it is a good one.
PlantationCatt and Krissie - sending you both positive vibes for the next couple of days.
Bella - good luck with the BD marathon and enjoy the well earned rest afterwards!
Charbie - I''m so sorry for your loss. There is really not a lot to say except that it sucks. I hope you and your DH are doing okay. Re TTC again, I know quite a few of us who have had losses have had really mixed and constantly changing feelings about when we wanted to start TTC again so I hope you get some time to heal from your experience and decide what you think is best for you and your DH.
Lanie - How are you?!! I saw on the JBP thread that you had some good news on your betas. That''s great!! Sending continued dust your way.
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Thanks, ladies.
Just got back from a nice dinner with DH and we are excited about the opportunity to try again this month!! Plus I enjoyed a really yummy margarita at dinner, which made me happy!!
blondebunny - I''m glad your hubby is committed to being there and being super involved with your future little one! As a resident physician myself, I know that it''s not easy, especially during the first couple years of residency, to do much more than survive sometimes. I''m about to start my 3rd year of residency, and I think that having a baby during 1st or 2nd year would have been really hard. Doable, but hard. Granted, I think it''s a bit easier when the resident is the daddy instead of the momma, but still, not a walk in the park!! I think it''s an awesome idea to focus on getting into great shape physically as well as financially before a little one comes along...you will probably thank yourself later!
The best thing to do at this point is keep up the regular exercise. I wasn''t in the best shape last fall the first time I got pregnant, and after my miscarriage, we joined an awesome local gym, so I''ve really been enjoyining working out and getting my body ready for my next pregnancy. I feel soooo much better now that I''m in decent shape again!! Focus on eating plenty of lean proteins, healthy carbs like fruits, veggies, and complex carbs (brown rice, whole wheat, etc), enjoy some "good" fats, and limit simple sugars like sweets/desserts, and you will have a really solid foundation to build upon!
Also, sorry about the confusion/issues with MIL. Sometimes those things are just plain difficult to navigate...hang in there!!
Krissie - good luck with the new OB/GYN!! And the urologist for DH!
Charbie - welcome back, love. I hope you''re doing OK. Geri''s right, I think all of us who have had losses have experienced the back-and-forth feelings re: trying again. Just know that we can relate and that we''re here for you. I think it''s a totally healthy attitude to focus on enjoying your life as it is with your DH...you may find that you are happy to stay "just the two of you" for awhile, and that''s great. Or, you may find that you want to share a new life together more than you realized before getting pregnant, and that''s OK too. Just be gentle with yourselves and with each other right now. These things are never easy. Hang in there while you await AF...mine came exactly 5 weeks and 2 days after my D&C, but my HCG had gotten pretty high (45,000) so maybe it will be a bit quicker for you. I think there''s definitely a good chance you could be physically ready to start again by your originally planned time of July...and it''s up to you and DH whether you''re emotionally ready by then. BIG BIG hugs to you, and we look forward to seeing you back here when you''re ready!!!
blondebunny - I''m glad your hubby is committed to being there and being super involved with your future little one!
As a resident physician myself, I know that it''s not easy, especially during the first couple years of residency, to do much more than survive sometimes. I''m about to start my 3rd year of residency, and I think that having a baby during 1st or 2nd year would have been really hard. Doable, but hard. Granted, I think it''s a bit easier when the resident is the daddy instead of the momma, but still, not a walk in the park!! I think it''s an awesome idea to focus on getting into great shape physically as well as financially before a little one comes along...you will probably thank yourself later!The best thing to do at this point is keep up the regular exercise. I wasn''t in the best shape last fall the first time I got pregnant, and after my miscarriage, we joined an awesome local gym, so I''ve really been enjoyining working out and getting my body ready for my next pregnancy. I feel soooo much better now that I''m in decent shape again!! Focus on eating plenty of lean proteins, healthy carbs like fruits, veggies, and complex carbs (brown rice, whole wheat, etc), enjoy some "good" fats, and limit simple sugars like sweets/desserts, and you will have a really solid foundation to build upon!
Also, sorry about the confusion/issues with MIL. Sometimes those things are just plain difficult to navigate...hang in there!!
Krissie - good luck with the new OB/GYN!! And the urologist for DH!
Charbie - welcome back, love. I hope you''re doing OK. Geri''s right, I think all of us who have had losses have experienced the back-and-forth feelings re: trying again. Just know that we can relate and that we''re here for you. I think it''s a totally healthy attitude to focus on enjoying your life as it is with your DH...you may find that you are happy to stay "just the two of you" for awhile, and that''s great. Or, you may find that you want to share a new life together more than you realized before getting pregnant, and that''s OK too. Just be gentle with yourselves and with each other right now. These things are never easy. Hang in there while you await AF...mine came exactly 5 weeks and 2 days after my D&C, but my HCG had gotten pretty high (45,000) so maybe it will be a bit quicker for you. I think there''s definitely a good chance you could be physically ready to start again by your originally planned time of July...and it''s up to you and DH whether you''re emotionally ready by then. BIG BIG hugs to you, and we look forward to seeing you back here when you''re ready!!!
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Date: 4/23/2010 11:26:30 PM
Author: HOUMedGal
Thanks, ladies.Just got back from a nice dinner with DH and we are excited about the opportunity to try again this month!! Plus I enjoyed a really yummy margarita at dinner, which made me happy!!
blondebunny - I''m glad your hubby is committed to being there and being super involved with your future little one!
The best thing to do at this point is keep up the regular exercise. I wasn''t in the best shape last fall the first time I got pregnant, and after my miscarriage, we joined an awesome local gym, so I''ve really been enjoyining working out and getting my body ready for my next pregnancy. I feel soooo much better now that I''m in decent shape again!! Focus on eating plenty of lean proteins, healthy carbs like fruits, veggies, and complex carbs (brown rice, whole wheat, etc), enjoy some ''good'' fats, and limit simple sugars like sweets/desserts, and you will have a really solid foundation to build upon!
Also, sorry about the confusion/issues with MIL. Sometimes those things are just plain difficult to navigate...hang in there!!
Krissie - good luck with the new OB/GYN!! And the urologist for DH!
Charbie - welcome back, love. I hope you''re doing OK. Geri''s right, I think all of us who have had losses have experienced the back-and-forth feelings re: trying again. Just know that we can relate and that we''re here for you. I think it''s a totally healthy attitude to focus on enjoying your life as it is with your DH...you may find that you are happy to stay ''just the two of you'' for awhile, and that''s great. Or, you may find that you want to share a new life together more than you realized before getting pregnant, and that''s OK too. Just be gentle with yourselves and with each other right now. These things are never easy. Hang in there while you await AF...mine came exactly 5 weeks and 2 days after my D&C, but my HCG had gotten pretty high (45,000) so maybe it will be a bit quicker for you. I think there''s definitely a good chance you could be physically ready to start again by your originally planned time of July...and it''s up to you and DH whether you''re emotionally ready by then. BIG BIG hugs to you, and we look forward to seeing you back here when you''re ready!!!
thanks HOUMedGal... We were planning on 3rd year of medical school...not residency...although maybe the second LO 5 years after first...so prob sometime then too... i guess really no time will ever be a good time..but you are right it is prob easier with dad in school than myself! i dont think i could do that! you are brave!!
i dunno what to even do with MIL.. i dont even know how to approach the situation anymore lol
thanks for the tips with the eating and stuff im def going to focus more on that so i can make sure i am eating really healthy!
HOUMedGal
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You''re welcome, BlondeBunny. 3rd or 4th year of med school isn''t a bad time either...he''ll be busy on his clinical rotations, but definitely not as busy as he''ll be in the first year or two of residency. I have known a lot of people who had #1 in the latter half of med school and then #2 in the latter half of residency, and it works! You guys will figure out what feels right to you.
HuskyLover - yeah, that margarita was reallllly tasty.
Still keeping fingers crossed for you!! I admire your patience to wait it out!!
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Alright, so yesterday never amounted to anything but light spotting, but AF is here in full force today. When I input that into FF, it counts today as CD1, so I guess that''s where I''m at! In honor of CD1, I will now attempt to update the running list! Feel free to correct anything I mess up!
CD1 - HOUMedGal
CD8 - Catluver
CD13 - Sweetlime
CD15 - CDCinNYC
CD17 - Bella_mezzo
CD18 - Brightlight
CD20 - LovesVintage
CD23 - Miscka, caitlin
CD24 - Kunzite
CD25 - DCGator
CD29 - Krissie
CD30 - Huskylover
CD31 - PO10472
CD32 - Plantationcatt
CD38 - InHisArms
CD45 - Bliss
CD55- Ryan Claire
3rd or 4th year of med school isn''t a bad time either...he''ll be busy on his clinical rotations, but definitely not as busy as he''ll be in the first year or two of residency. I have known a lot of people who had #1 in the latter half of med school and then #2 in the latter half of residency, and it works! You guys will figure out what feels right to you. HuskyLover - yeah, that margarita was reallllly tasty.
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Alright, so yesterday never amounted to anything but light spotting, but AF is here in full force today. When I input that into FF, it counts today as CD1, so I guess that''s where I''m at! In honor of CD1, I will now attempt to update the running list! Feel free to correct anything I mess up!
CD1 - HOUMedGal
CD8 - Catluver
CD13 - Sweetlime
CD15 - CDCinNYC
CD17 - Bella_mezzo
CD18 - Brightlight
CD20 - LovesVintage
CD23 - Miscka, caitlin
CD24 - Kunzite
CD25 - DCGator
CD29 - Krissie
CD30 - Huskylover
CD31 - PO10472
CD32 - Plantationcatt
CD38 - InHisArms
CD45 - Bliss
CD55- Ryan Claire
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We are still in FL and have been adopted by the people we sat with at dinner on the cruise. They are letting us use their condo. We went snorkeling in key largo and it was great. All OK with me. We fly back Wednesday.
am following all your posts. Glad to see geri back from hm and I agree with Lanie that the preggo thread isn''t for me either.
am following all your posts. Glad to see geri back from hm and I agree with Lanie that the preggo thread isn''t for me either.
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Plantation,
Easter is beautiful!!! I just love the chocolate coloring. Enjoy getting to know your pup more and more. Ours are such a joy (even when they’re bad, I just love them so much!!).
How far east are you in NC? A lot of my family is just a little bit east of Charlotte. And I used to live in NC and worked right above Greensboro, but neither of those places are very "east."
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HOU,
Awww, I’m sorry about this past cycle, but you know I’m thinking only the best for this one, girl! Plus, I’m glad you’ll be sticking around just a tad bit longer. Selfish, isn’t it?
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Bunny,
I’m willing to bet that you and your husband will know when the time is right to start trying for a baby. The timing issue is important in many ways (especially given your husband’s career), but there really is no way to know that your timing will be the time when the babies come. It will all work out and I wish you much luck when you start getting ready to build your family tree!
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Noel,
How wonderful that you’ve had such a great time while you’ve been in Florida. And how wonderful that you’ll soon be home. I’m sure the extended vacation has been both fun and tiring. Oooh, that makes me wonder, have you told your family or are you waiting until you’re home? Or are you holding off for a while?
See, I have this habit of talking when I’m excited. I talk A LOT when I’m excited. I go into total “valley girl” mode (“like“, “and then“, “and then like”, “and so I was like”, “and o-ma-gosh, can you stinkin believe it?”-- all of the horrible speech that makes me sound like a complete air head lacking formal speaking skills) and spatter on and on in fast-forward mode. So, I kind of think I’ll bee a wee bit excited when we find out we’re pregnant and I won’t be able to *not* talk about it. I like to think it will just ooze out of me, uncontrollably, out of pure bliss and excitement. We’ll see.
Then on the other hand, I like the idea of it being a treasured joy just between my husband and myself for a little while, too. That seems so romantic, and special. I don’t know which way we’ll go.
Ooh, for that to be the biggest dilemma of my day!!
Besides, if we did keep it quiet, we’d have to keep it quiet here, too, since I don’t want it out on FB and several of the preggos (and post-preggos) are friends of mine on FB. I wouldn’t want to be outted. Hmm. Decisions, decisions.
So, Noel, what’s your plan on sharing the news?
(And when you get home, will you post pictures from your trip? Pretty please?)
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Lanie and all other new mommies-in-the-making,
I love that you come back to talk to us and I sure hope that continues; it’s special and fun to hear how you’re doing and know you miss us here at the TTC thread. But, being a long-time lurker (and occasional poster) on the preggo thread, I really think that thread is very supportive and helpful. I’m looking forward to jumping aboard (although I will still visit here, man, it’s become like a place where I feel safe to share happy times and the disappointments on the TTC road… I’d hate to leave it completely) the pregnancy thread. Of course people have differing opinions when it comes to babies and how to raise them, care for them…. But most disagreements dissipate quickly and I really love the board for maintaining that support system. So, don’t let a little tiff that you may have seen every now and then make you think it’s a hostile board. Haha, if you want to see hostile, try one of the other POPULAR sites for pregnancy. There is NO way I would ever feel comfortable over there....
Besides, soon ALL of us TTCers will be bouncing to that thread and we’ll continue the awesome support and friendly posts, right? Of course!!!
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Lanie and Noelwr-We're happy to have you here as long as you like--though I have to say the PG thread is usually awesome and I think the recent drama is a total anomaly Noelwr-glad that things are going well on your unexpected vacay in FL and that you have some people looking out for you
Houie-I'm sorry AF is here, but the margarita sounds yummy and CD 1 is always the start of something new
Charbie-Big hugs to you and know that we are all here for you if you want to talk, not talk, whatever...
On my end, I'm really hesitant to post this, but I'm going to anyway b/c I'm not totally sure what to expect and I don't really want to talk to my RL friends about it.
I am CD 17, had a positive OPK (I think, the amazon ones are really hard to read
...) on CD 15 and CD 16.
DH and I BD on CD 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 BUT...he only "finished" on CD 10 and CD 13. We're both tired, he's not sleeping from the apnea (he goes to see a specialist in early May
), and I think he's stressing himself out about needing to "make a baby". We may try one more time today, but it will depend how we're feeling.
So, if I get pregnant that will be awesome, but I think my DH's swimmers will need to be pretty strong to make that happen (BD on CD 13 and O on CD 16 I think, but could be CD 17)...I had some external EWCF on CD 12 and 13 and lots of external EWCF on CD 14 and 15, watery CF on CD 16, and not much of any kind of CF today on CD17 (though it's definitely not dry--sort of in between watery and neutral).
So....I'm not really sure what I am trying to accomplish with my TMI novel here, I guess just that I don't have tons of hope for this cycle, I am frustrated with the process, and wish that TTC didn't involve so many external emotional/physiological issues sometimes...
Hugs to all my TTC buddies, and fingers crossed for everyone in the 2ww!!!!!!
I think this cycle I am not going to consider it a 2ww for me, just look towards another cycle and be pleasantly surprised if I do get pregnant.
Noelwr-glad that things are going well on your unexpected vacay in FL and that you have some people looking out for you
Houie-I'm sorry AF is here, but the margarita sounds yummy and CD 1 is always the start of something new
Charbie-Big hugs to you and know that we are all here for you if you want to talk, not talk, whatever...
On my end, I'm really hesitant to post this, but I'm going to anyway b/c I'm not totally sure what to expect and I don't really want to talk to my RL friends about it.
I am CD 17, had a positive OPK (I think, the amazon ones are really hard to read
DH and I BD on CD 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 BUT...he only "finished" on CD 10 and CD 13. We're both tired, he's not sleeping from the apnea (he goes to see a specialist in early May
So, if I get pregnant that will be awesome, but I think my DH's swimmers will need to be pretty strong to make that happen (BD on CD 13 and O on CD 16 I think, but could be CD 17)...I had some external EWCF on CD 12 and 13 and lots of external EWCF on CD 14 and 15, watery CF on CD 16, and not much of any kind of CF today on CD17 (though it's definitely not dry--sort of in between watery and neutral).
So....I'm not really sure what I am trying to accomplish with my TMI novel here, I guess just that I don't have tons of hope for this cycle, I am frustrated with the process, and wish that TTC didn't involve so many external emotional/physiological issues sometimes...
Hugs to all my TTC buddies, and fingers crossed for everyone in the 2ww!!!!!!
I think this cycle I am not going to consider it a 2ww for me, just look towards another cycle and be pleasantly surprised if I do get pregnant.
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Hou, bummer ab AF but your attitude is amazing, I admire your total saneness.
Krissie, yay for a good OBGYN! I am bummed, I adore mine but really want to work with a midwife and there are none in her practice, so I am not sure what to do. You will love having one close, I feel like those visits always take forever with the wait, etc.
dc- awesome chart
Charbie, so sorry for your loss. Hug your DH and pups, and please take care of yourself!
Noel, sounds like you have turned lemons to lemonade! I really want to go snorkeling.
As for me, just waiting. 7DPO, temps are a tad higher today. Other than that, not sure. Since I have had cramps, fatique, and sore bbs the last few days, FF is doing that "pregnancy signs estimator", and while I like it, and the intercourse timing thingy (we got "high") I feel like this may all be setting me up for disappointment.
We have weird insurance issues, so unless we wait awhile, we only have a few months to try. I hate insurance, I really do. Ah well. I am also trying to let myself be hopeful when I feel it, because I tend to be a very worst case scenario/worrier person, so blind optimism is rare for me! While i feel a need to protect myself from BFN sadness, I also want to enjoy being hopeful. What a conundrum, this TTC nonsense is!
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekends!
Krissie, yay for a good OBGYN! I am bummed, I adore mine but really want to work with a midwife and there are none in her practice, so I am not sure what to do. You will love having one close, I feel like those visits always take forever with the wait, etc.
dc- awesome chart
Charbie, so sorry for your loss. Hug your DH and pups, and please take care of yourself!
Noel, sounds like you have turned lemons to lemonade! I really want to go snorkeling.
As for me, just waiting. 7DPO, temps are a tad higher today. Other than that, not sure. Since I have had cramps, fatique, and sore bbs the last few days, FF is doing that "pregnancy signs estimator", and while I like it, and the intercourse timing thingy (we got "high") I feel like this may all be setting me up for disappointment.
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekends!
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Miscka - I totally hear you! I don't know why but I'm pretty worst case scenario too. Even before we started TTC I've had this feeling that it's going to take us awhile. I hesitate to say that out loud because I don't want to look like a jerk if it doesn't, but that's just my feeling. I don't put any of my secondary signs into FF because I try not to read into things. I don't want that kind of build up and disappointment... you know?Date: 4/24/2010 12:36:59 PM
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As for me, just waiting. 7DPO, temps are a tad higher today. Other than that, not sure. Since I have had cramps, fatique, and sore bbs the last few days, FF is doing that 'pregnancy signs estimator', and while I like it, and the intercourse timing thingy (we got 'high') I feel like this may all be setting me up for disappointment.We have weird insurance issues, so unless we wait awhile, we only have a few months to try. I hate insurance, I really do. Ah well. I am also trying to let myself be hopeful when I feel it, because I tend to be a very worst case scenario/worrier person, so blind optimism is rare for me! While i feel a need to protect myself from BFN sadness, I also want to enjoy being hopeful. What a conundrum, this TTC nonsense is!
Boy, I'm a Debbie downer this cycle! I've had light cramping pretty much since cd1 and it's been messing with my head. It makes me feel like things aren't functioning in there the way they should. Has anyone experienced that?
Technically a day late for chart Friday but here it is anyway! FF only gave me a "good" for this cycle since we missed O-1, FF puts a lot of weight on that day!
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Hi ladies!
I just wanted to say I''m so glad for this thread and all the lovely ladies here who are always supportive and allowed this place to be drama free (except for, you know, TTC drama).
plantation, wishing you luck. I feel you on the testing up and down roller coaster thing. Cute pup!
Welcome to bensbride and good luck starting the TTC journey. I feel "behind" compared to some of you ladies bc we''ve been married almost 3 yrs and we''re just starting to TTC.
Bella, sorry the timing wasn''t what you wanted for this cycle, but there''s still a chance! I get the resting thing. We were both relieved last cycle after the "window" was over. It''s exhausting to "try" so much for us.
dcgator, did you hear from your doctor yet??
blondebunny, best wishes in getting healthy. It''s great that you are focusing on it now. I think after working out for awhile and eating better, you''ll just feel better physically and it will be more motivation to keep being healthy. Luckily it''s almost summer when there are lots of great fresh fruits and veggies available.
hou, so sorry no BFP this cycle. Your symptoms WERE so promising! It makes sense to be relieved after getting an answer, the wait is so agonizing. Let''s cross our fingers on making it this next cycle! I totally admire you for being able to function with so little sleep. I guess you just adjust bc you do what you have to do, but when I get even a little less sleep than I need (which is a lot to begin with), I just feel terrible and non-functional. BTW, what specialty are you planning on doing, if you don''t mind sharing?
Krissie, it''s good that at least you know that you''ll have more info this summer.
charbie, sorry about everything, hope you heal soon physically and emotionally. If you don''t mind my asking, have you been off the pill for awhile (can''t remember)?
miscka, I get what you''re saying on trying to keep your expectations/emotions in the right place - it''s so confusing!
Kunzite, good to see you. I had light spotting for 5 days before AF so I''m a little worried things aren''t working right either. Hope your cramping is nothing.
Reposting to correct my CD. Looks like I''m by myself cycle-wise!
CD1 - HOUMedGal
CD9 - Catluver
CD13 - Sweetlime
CD15 - CDCinNYC
CD17 - Bella_mezzo
CD18 - Brightlight
CD20 - LovesVintage
CD23 - Miscka, caitlin
CD24 - Kunzite
CD25 - DCGator
CD29 - Krissie
CD30 - Huskylover
CD31 - PO10472
CD32 - Plantationcatt
CD38 - InHisArms
CD45 - Bliss
CD55- Ryan Claire
I just wanted to say I''m so glad for this thread and all the lovely ladies here who are always supportive and allowed this place to be drama free (except for, you know, TTC drama).
plantation, wishing you luck. I feel you on the testing up and down roller coaster thing. Cute pup!
Welcome to bensbride and good luck starting the TTC journey. I feel "behind" compared to some of you ladies bc we''ve been married almost 3 yrs and we''re just starting to TTC.
Bella, sorry the timing wasn''t what you wanted for this cycle, but there''s still a chance! I get the resting thing. We were both relieved last cycle after the "window" was over. It''s exhausting to "try" so much for us.
dcgator, did you hear from your doctor yet??
blondebunny, best wishes in getting healthy. It''s great that you are focusing on it now. I think after working out for awhile and eating better, you''ll just feel better physically and it will be more motivation to keep being healthy. Luckily it''s almost summer when there are lots of great fresh fruits and veggies available.
hou, so sorry no BFP this cycle. Your symptoms WERE so promising! It makes sense to be relieved after getting an answer, the wait is so agonizing. Let''s cross our fingers on making it this next cycle! I totally admire you for being able to function with so little sleep. I guess you just adjust bc you do what you have to do, but when I get even a little less sleep than I need (which is a lot to begin with), I just feel terrible and non-functional. BTW, what specialty are you planning on doing, if you don''t mind sharing?
Krissie, it''s good that at least you know that you''ll have more info this summer.
charbie, sorry about everything, hope you heal soon physically and emotionally. If you don''t mind my asking, have you been off the pill for awhile (can''t remember)?
miscka, I get what you''re saying on trying to keep your expectations/emotions in the right place - it''s so confusing!
Kunzite, good to see you. I had light spotting for 5 days before AF so I''m a little worried things aren''t working right either. Hope your cramping is nothing.
Reposting to correct my CD. Looks like I''m by myself cycle-wise!
CD1 - HOUMedGal
CD9 - Catluver
CD13 - Sweetlime
CD15 - CDCinNYC
CD17 - Bella_mezzo
CD18 - Brightlight
CD20 - LovesVintage
CD23 - Miscka, caitlin
CD24 - Kunzite
CD25 - DCGator
CD29 - Krissie
CD30 - Huskylover
CD31 - PO10472
CD32 - Plantationcatt
CD38 - InHisArms
CD45 - Bliss
CD55- Ryan Claire
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