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[Dreamer_D]

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Dreamer - No worries about offending and I hope you didn't take it as any attack or anything. Indeed we have not had the pleasure of meeting, and I am sorry that it happened like this, but hopefully you will think me not a cranky, meany person. I am rather cheerful about 90% of the time actually, but I guess you just caught me at the end of a couple bad days. I sincerely don't think you meant any harm in your comments and I would tend to agree that starting out TTC should be as worry free as possible, b/c as many of us know, there are plenty worries to be had as the process drags on . But, unfortunately, I think that when I got on PS that day, I was just not in a happy place and certain comments did not come off well. Again, I don't think anything was intential or ill-willed, just not at the right time.

In any event, I hope that we will be able to get know each other better, support each other, and even occasionally pick on each other when needed . I fully encourage everyone to discuss their experiences, and we are a better group for having some "veterans" with different experiences. I hope that your second time around is a short one and wish you lots of luck as your start back your TTC journey, whenever you decide to officially start.

You are a classy broad dcg. We will not be TTC for a few more months, and though I would like to know you better, I hope you are GONE by the time I get here! *dust* for you.

 

[iwannaprettyone]

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CD3, just saying

 

[dragonfly411]

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Annnnnnd AF. Which is ok by me, trust me. Sorry, the inconsistency there really freaked me out! I'll have to keep an eye on that in the future. She IS 2 days early.

 

[Bella_mezzo]

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Dragonfly-good for you! AF sure does like to be tricky

DCG-How was the RE?!?!?!? You know I am dying to hear all about it!

Dreamer! I don't remember if I responded before about when I O...I stopped POAS a few months ago, but for the previous 9 months I had a positive OPK with EWCF on CD15 for 7 months, and 2 random months I had a positive OPK and EWCF on CD 12! According to FF, I typically ovulate on CD16...

My CF is pretty reliable and regular so now I am just noticing that and enjoying the reduced stress of not POAS

As discussed a few months ago, I am the mayor of crazytown and pretty much have fully given into "nesting" via ebay/craigslist/major retail sales...it started with cloth diapers and now includes childrens books, some wooden toys, and misc stuff like a miracle blanket, a few kinds of pacis and bottles, some clothes that came with the miracle blanket (a whole bagful ) and maybe a baby carrier (I am still hunting for a good deal on the one I want...) I figure whether we have a baby through birth or adoption, and even though I have truckloads of handmedowns promised from friends, there are some things I think I'll use a lot that none of my friends have, and it's good to get stuff while I am working and spread out over time--plus I do love a good deal. My husband thinks I am kind of crazy I think

Anyway, we'll see how things go. DH is starting to "get it" so I feel much more relaxed b/c I really feel like he's trying too, and he's making an effort to make time for BDing, etc. It's really nice

CD15 here (well I guess 16 now that it's after midnight...) DH has a cold, and is putting together a new filing cabinet we got but we're hoping to give it a go tonight still...we are going to be some tired campers tomorrow!

 

[Dreamer_D]

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Bella it sounds like it may just be a matter of time for you two! Here's hoping! And drag him away from the cabinet for god's sake!

 

[betty6333]

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Hi Guys, tested this morning and the second line is still there, so I am thinking it may be a good sign! I wont be announcing anything to most of the people i know because of the miscarriage we had at 12 weeks after my first son was born, but the fact that AF hasn't come and the tests still show I am producing the HGC to make a test show the second line is encouraging.

We had amazing luck this cycle it seems,(fingers crossed it sticks) & I am sending lots of luck to all the ladies here that this cycle there will be good news for each one of you also!

 

[dragonfly411]

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Bella - That's so cute!!!

Marquise -


Guys can I ask that you keep my two friends in your thoughts (and I will update on them)?I can't share a lot of the details for fear of them being recognized, but just know he beat testicular cancer. They want to get preggo soon, and are going to start trying. I'm so excited for them.

 

[dcgator]

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Hello ladies,

Hurrah for Friday. I do love the weekends! Just a quick post to share my RE experience yesterday. So, first off, I was sooooo happy because my DH snuck out of his meeting early so that he could be there for me. That was a HUGE sigh of relief . Beyond the obvious joy at having him there, the doc was really nice and down to earth, which of course made the whole experience more pleasant. She took about 30-40 minutes walking through some of my family's medical history and then the TTC stuff we have done so far. She then told us about the testing she wanted us to get done in the coming weeks. Then she went into what the steps would be should they find something, or even nothing wrong (unexplained infertility), which she thinks might be the case. She talked about IUI and IVF and what the protocals were with each. Since I was at the start of my cycle, she also did a baseline internal sonogram to make sure everything looked good. After that, we met with an assigned nurse (who will be our POC throughout the whole process) who took us through all the testing required and instructed us on everything. Finally, we met with a financial counselor who checked our insurance for coverage and would be filing paperwork for procedures, should we proceed.

All in all, I feel so great about making this step. I know that the possibility is there for more issues and heartache down the road, but the fact that I am finally doing something proactive instead of banging my head against a wall month after month is such a releif. I seriously feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. Plus, my doc seems to be pretty on board with getting things started asap, even next cycle, if we need it. So, next week, I am going to get the HSG (which hopefully will do the trick, sans other steps ) and also blood testing for a couple hormone levels. DH is also going to get a SA, so we can rule that out. I have scheduled a follow-up appt with the doc to discuss the results from all the testing on October 1, so I should have a definitive game plan after that.

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Dragonfly - Sorry AF was playing around with you, but glad that she decided one way or another. Hopefully you can get a better handle on your cycle next month and get ready for "real" TTC action Also, dust for your friends. I hope their TTC journey is short and sweet! Btw, you going to the game tomorrow?

Marquiese - Congrats on the continued strong positive. I hope you little bean continues to be a sticky one! PS Maybe you and Cupcake should get the Just Barely Preggers Thread going again, so you ladies can share in the excitement

Bella - You are not the mayor of crazytown, maybe just the city council president, LOL I kinda wish I could start nesting a bit, but I know there would be no stopping me! I have only bought a couple cute outfits, b/c well, I just couldn't help myself. Plus I plan on using them for "announcements" to familiy members when we do get KU. That's awesome that DH is finally getting it, I tell ya those boys sure can't get the hint sometimes, lol. Like my DH says he has only been "trying" the last 4 months, But, I hope that you got your last BD'ing session this cycle. If that's the case, then good luck as you enter the TWW. I REALLLY hope that is it for you! However, if you decide you guys want to go to an RE, I highly recommend it. (See comments above). If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask!

Good luck to you ladies in the 2WW and just starting out your new cycles and have a GREAT weekend!

 

[dcgator]

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And going into the weekend, here is what it's looking like in the TTC 'hood:

modernsparkler - CD2
iwannaprettyone - CD4
dcgator - CD5
Keepingthefaith21 - CD7
Bella_mezzo - CD16
Ryan Claire - CD26(?)
Po - CD27
gaby06 - CD36
Steal - CD
Amandine - CD
Scarlet - CD

In the TTC pool - NewEnglandLady, Lili, ParrotTulips, Dreamer_D, LaurenThePartier, Dragonfly411

 

[Bella_mezzo]

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DC-Here's a giant virtual handhold for the HSG! I can't wait to hear all about it!!!

I am so glad that the RE was awesome, your DH could be there, and you have a path forward!!!! (Though I hope this cycle is IT for you!)

Last night was a success, though I am TIRED today Depending on how DH is feeling I think we'll probably give it a go tonight too...

yeah, a month or so ago DH busted out "well I mean we've only been trying for like 3 months" and I kind of hit the roof I was like, seriously?!?!?! So all this POAS, and the coversation we had last NOVEMBER after we had a false positive about how we wanted to rachet things up from "not, not trying" to "trying" that wasn't trying. Men!

So, I'm glad we're on the same page now, for real! and he has definitely upped his game!

yeah, the nesting thing is fun, but kind of out of control. I am sending a box of cloth diapers to one of my friends with kids this week b/c I have some brands she hasn't tried and her kids are sort of in-between sizes in what she has. Kind of silly that childless me is sending diapers to her But, I got pretty much everything at least 50% off...and it's a super fun distraction

 

[CatLuver]

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dcgator, I'm glad your RE appt went well and I really hope that the HSG does the trick! I'm still rooting for you. I can't wait to see you (and all the other ladies of course) on the preggo thread, SOON!!! (no pressure intended of course - just support!)

 

[lili]

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dcgator--
for a good RE appt.
Sounds like you and the RE really clicked.
Good luck w/ the HSG. It really isn't too bad.
Hope that that is the only step you need

As for myself, no good news. Took a test this morning at 12 dpi and BFN.
I'm not holding my breath for a positive as I've been feeling the onset of AF which is due this weekend.
It looks like it'll be round #3 for me and that will be my last stop on this TTC ride.

Marquise--
Yay for the continued dark lines.
Hoping this is a sticky bean for you.

ParrotTulip--
Sorry this wasn't the cycle for you.
Looks like you'll have company for round #3.

RyanClaire--
Rooting for you.
Hope you get some good news next week.

Bella--
I second the others about getting the HSG.
I think I've told you about my case -- hormone ok, ovulation on the dot, timed BD well base on CM, but 3 yrs w/ NADA. Found out through the HSG that my tubes were blocked due to endometriosis.

 

[Dreamer_D]

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Annnnnnd AF. Which is ok by me, trust me. Sorry, the inconsistency there really freaked me out! I'll have to keep an eye on that in the future. She IS 2 days early.

DF sorry if you know this already, I don't know your whole story, but the length of time from the day you ovulate until you get your period (your LP) is relatively invariant. So if your cycles are varying lengths it is because you are O-ing earlier or later in your cycle. But it is pretty easy to estimate when you will get your period if you can monitor your CF... for example, I know that from the day I first get fertile CF (watery CF or EWCF) it will be about 13 days until my period. Or, I know from the say that my CF dries up it is 10 days until I get my period. Typically, women vary from 10 - 16 day LPs. So if you watch your fertile fluid a couple months you will get an idea of your LP and then you can predict your period really easily. I don't really count the number of days from period to period (except for general record keeping) and instead just make note of when I get watery/fertile CF and then count ahead 13 days! It is pretty accurate and takes some of the agony and guess work out of when to expect AF if you have a feeling for how long your LP is.

ETA Just noticed you know your DPO so you know when you ovulate. How long is your typical LP? If your period is "two days early" based on your typical LP and known O day, then really it means you O'd two days earlier than you thought I learned through experience that charting is not a science, but more of an art. My O day from charting was CD 16 the month I conceived, but measuring the baby's growth put me ahead by a week, suggesting I ovulated as early as CD 9! Sure enough, Hunter was born on that adjusted earlier due date (not the ovulation based due date). So for me, the temp shift was probably not totally accurate in predicting O day.

 

[lili]

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ETA Just noticed you know your DPO so you know when you ovulate. How long is your typical LP? If your period is "two days early" based on your typical LP and known O day, then really it means you O'd two days earlier than you thought I learned through experience that charting is not a science, but more of an art. My O day from charting was CD 16 the month I conceived, but measuring the baby's growth put me ahead by a week, suggesting I ovulated as early as CD 9! Sure enough, Hunter was born on that adjusted earlier due date (not the ovulation based due date). So for me, the temp shift was probably not totally accurate in predicting O day.

DD,
Just curious if your O day was in synced w/ your CM for the cycle that Hunter was conceived.

I rely on CM too.
Started temping at the beginning and found that the temperature shift was pretty much in line w/ the CM and I just do away w/ the thermometer. It was just too much hassle waking at about the same time to take the temperature.

 

[Dreamer_D]

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ETA Just noticed you know your DPO so you know when you ovulate. How long is your typical LP? If your period is "two days early" based on your typical LP and known O day, then really it means you O'd two days earlier than you thought I learned through experience that charting is not a science, but more of an art. My O day from charting was CD 16 the month I conceived, but measuring the baby's growth put me ahead by a week, suggesting I ovulated as early as CD 9! Sure enough, Hunter was born on that adjusted earlier due date (not the ovulation based due date). So for me, the temp shift was probably not totally accurate in predicting O day.

DD,
Just curious if your O day was in synced w/ your CM for the cycle that Hunter was conceived.

I rely on CM too.
Started temping at the beginning and found that the temperature shift was pretty much in line w/ the CM and I just do away w/ the thermometer. It was just too much hassle waking at about the same time to take the temperature.

It was basically lined up, the temp shift came around the day that the CF dried up. But at that time we a) were BDing everyday for like 10 days and so it was hard to monitor and b) my CF was not very clear because I had recently come off the pill.

BUT now that I am more able to monitor my CF because I have been off the pill for so long and DH and I do NOT have sex every day by a long shot I suspect that I ovulate on the first day that I notice CF externally and then I have a couple days of thicker CF that is really it sort of drying up. I suspect this because if I count my LP from the last day that I have any type of "fertilish" CF then my LP is only about 9 days (short), and also because estimating my ovulation day that way would be much more consistent with Hunter's actual growth and development. Using that method made my O day the month I conceived CD 13 (not CD 16 with the temp shift), which is about when I ovulate now.

All this to say that I think if you rely too much on temping or OPKs to time intercourse, it is totally possible that a person could actually be timing intercourse too late in their cycle to catch the egg. ETA I can think of at least one PSer who discovered this was the issue for her and her hubby, and I recall another who, like me, seemed to ovulate WAAY before her chart said she should have -- they knew becuase they only had sex once on CD 10 (or something) and her ovulation day according to FF was CD 18 or something, and so she knew she must have ovulated way before the chart said she did.

 

[modernsparkler]

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DC: So glad you had a great meeting with the RE and your hubby could be with you. Sounds like they are being very thorough and I am hoping the HSG phenomenon will be just the trick you guys need. I am really pulling for you!

Bella: No, you are not crazy! I have thus far restrained myself from buying things for us, but there is no stopping me with friends and colleagues. There is something so addicting about onesies! A side note... there is this adorable hippie shop in our neighborhood that sells a bunch fo fun spiritied gifts. One of those, is this hand painted (but washable ) onesie that on the front, has 3 painted fish and writing that reads "one fish, two fish, red fish" and then on the back over the butt it says "poo fish"! I just love it and DH totally knows I am obsessed with it, so if I can hold out when we finally do get our BFP I want to give it to him to announce the news.

DF: Good to hear AF stopped jerking you around, hopefully this month will be more regular.

Marquis: congrats on the persistent 2 lines!

Lili: Sorry to hear you are feeling AF is coming on... If it does, hopefully you #3 will be successful.

Sorry for anyone else I missed!

AFM: I can't quite say I am on CD 2 as I had 1 day of spotting, 1 day of cramps, but no more bleeding and continued BFN I guess that puts me on CD 33 still? It is likely due to just a weird 1st cycle after birth control and if I O'd on CD 19 then in theory AF should be here soon.
In other news, I just wanted to share some other exciting news that DH got a awesome new job offer today! He is currently consulting, but got offered a job by the company he was consulting for which would mean more stability, better salary, and an awesome company policy that gives every other Friday off! This was one of the things that also made the TTC just right so I wanted to share.

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

 

[Dreamer_D]

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DCgator I am glad you have a plan to move forward!

lili I am sorry

 

[Bella_mezzo]

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lili-I am sorry about the BFN Hope you are doing ok and your little monkey is keeping you busy and entertained! She sounds like such a firecracker!

If this month doesn't work for us, then I think I'm going to get bloodwork and the HSG and DH will get an SA. (NOw that he thinks we're actually "trying" he's way more pro-testing

 

[Po10472]

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Morning ladies

Lili - sorry for the BFN, those are letters we don't want to type. Soon tho, it'll be soon.

Marquise - YAY!!! Congrats

Suprisingly I'm now on cd1. I started spotting on Thursday night which was a complete shock as I'm normally a 29/30 dayer. But if going by my ov days then it's about right as af arrives 14 days after I ov and it was an early one this cycle on cd13. So, this concurs with Dreamers advice on cycles.

I don't temp but use the cbfm and go by the stick readings and not necessarily the monitor itself. I didn't get a peak this cycle on the monitor but saw 2 strong lines on my stick on cd13 - 2/3 days earlier than usual. I now know that if you don't poas correctly then the monitor acts wonky and doesn't give you the correct reading. I got up to pee quite early one morning and was on automatic pilot, y'know how it is, trying to sleep and function at the same time, one eye open........anyhoo turned on the monitor, it asked me to poas so I poas........no, I was still kinda sleeping so managed to miss the stick, it wasn't saturated enough so the monitor couldn't read it properly and that meant that I just got highs all month. But I definitely ov'd as cf was there and ov cramping. So it's all relative, ov'd early, af arrived early.

I'm a saddo, I have an spreadsheet with all my lows/highs/peaks since January and have been keeping a log on mymonthlycycles for the last 2 years so I know my cycles inside out, just need to catch that egg :twirl

 

[Po10472]

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Marquise.........

 

[noelwr]

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Bells - thank you for all your kinds words that you always have on the preggo thread. it sounds like you've been able to get more bd-ing in than previously (with school, busy schedules and illness), so hopefully that will make the difference you need.

Po - fellow saddo - I kept the exact same spreadsheet! I agree that a woman can read the pee sticks better than the CBFM.

 

[Po10472]

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Hey Noel, how are you sweetie?

How's babba-pink doing? How many weeks is that you now?

Po
x

 

[modernsparkler]

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CD1 officially....

 

[Steel]

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I’m sorry to have been MIA. Honestly I have not been up to much talking. We had our second family death in less than 6 months. We lost DH's Grandmother and it was very tough. Also I’m having real issues with sorting out my late Father’s Estate which are too personal and complex to post but believe me when I say I would love some support with it. Anybody know the number for dial-a-fairygodmother? It is so hard to cope with on my own; with just DH to talk to. So with DH’s Granny’s declining health, death, the funeral and my crappy family issues I have not wanted to post.

DH is working today and there is only so much TV a girl can watch so I have been catching up with you ladies and I’m very happy to see 2 BFP’s and that the thread is heaving.


RyanClaire: I wish you so much luck with your IUI. It is still to early to know?

Dcgator: My PS sister. I really wanted you to say you got a BFP this month. I was rooting for you guys. I’m happy though that you are happy with your RE. Well done to your DH for ‘taking one for the team’ and getting his SA done. Good boy. I wish you get your BFP next cycle.

Bella: My other PS sister. I wish you the best luck ever for your BFP. I’m glad this cycle worked out better for you and DH. How does that cabinet look?

Dreamer: Thank you for all your advice, I want you to come live with me and sit in my bathroom like a wonderful magic 8 ball. You would set me straight, I just know it.

ModernS: Sorry about CD1. Good luck! Congrats on DH’s new job: Go Team Modernsparkler!

Po: High 5 on your weightloss. Great job lady. Dreamer is on the button again with your early O! I wonder about the cbfm; I would love to get one but it is just another ‘thing’ to obsess about in my world. I love that you have a spreadsheet. I use my WF calendar! Good luck this cycle hun.

Noel: Hi

Marquise: Congrats. Hoping for a girl right? Fingers crossed.

Lili: Fingers crossed for you.

Catluver: Hi sweetheart.

DF: Hi there, nice to see you here.

Iwanna: Nice to see you back here too.

KTF: Glad you got your cycle back. I hope you are doing ok.

Gaby: I love to see your posts; and that ring of yours is killer. Sorry about the BFN. Nothing says prepared for the next cycle like a fresh package of supplies. I hope you get clear clarification of O this cycle.

LTP: I hope you are healing, great to see you.

NEL: Caution: Lurking can lead to a BFP!

Charbie: I would take the time off the pill. If nothing else it will get your mo-jo back to ‘rights’. Congrats on ‘nearly’ TTC!

ParrotT: Hi there, Sorry about AF. Don’t worry about wedding season. A bump would be the BEST accessory.

Cupcake: Wow. BFP. Sticky sticky sticky dust. Many congratulations lady.


AFM: I don't know where I am. Who thought I would ever say that. I ran out of OPK's last cycle and did order them - but late with everything going on- and then they arrived even later so I'm not sure when I ovulated; if I did. It was very stressful this month. I suspect I'm either 7/8DPO based on CM tested last weekend. So really I could number some sticks; throw them up in the air and pick one and that number might be even more accurate as to how many DPO I might be. W.h.a.t.e.v.e.r. I was convinced on Friday I was pregnant, just convinced. But we all know where not temping, not charting, randomly having sex and guessing that we are knocked up get us don't we girls. Let’s say it loud: Disappointed!!

 

[CatLuver]

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Steal, if AF hasn't shown yet, there is still hope! If you are 7-8DPO, that's still really early.

 

[charbie]

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Steal: sorry you've been going through so much! I lost my grandfather early this year- its been really tough. Hang in there- I'm wishing positive vibes your way to bring some light to the dark situations you've dealt with!!

DC: I wish you didn't have to go to the RE- but glad you're feeling like it was such a "positive" experience. And so happy DH showed up- I know how nice it is to have the support of your hubby with all this. I have such a strong feeling that things are happening for a reason for you and that you'll be knocked up super soon!

Bella: FRUSTRATING on the DH front! Gahhh! BUT- now you KNOW you're on the same page, and honestly, i'd be mad at my hubby if he ever was "too tired" during those critical days you have to catch the eggie!!! and you have every right to give him hell if he slacks off anymore!

NEL: thanks for the "go off the pill" wishes it's a scary step to take, but something i gotta do. maybe you'll be lucky like i was last time and get preggo when you're not really in the pool yet! i "fell" in the pool so to say~

Dreamer: here's hoping for #2!!! how far apart will #2 be from #1? i'm sorry- i'm not sure how old Hunter is! (which, BTW- love that name) i mean, i know you don't know how long it will take to conceive #2, but you get what i mean, right?

dragon: so you're not TTC, right? just getting advice on charting...or am i wrong here? it's smart to get ahold of your cycle. i prefer not to use condoms to avoid, so really my only options for now are charting, the pill, and just being careful. prayers outgoing for your friends TTC! my exbf's uncle had TC, and they had 2 gorgeous little girls after he beat it! good luck all around!

Po: thanks for the encouragement! its great you know so much about your cycle...but a bummer you missed the stick! i have to say, i'm sorry if this comes off wrong, but it did make me giggle a bit that you accidentally missed the stick. i could totally see myself doing that. my eyes just will NOT stay open when i'm super tired.

lili: hoping your adorable little while will have a sibling soon! i wish no one had to go through IUI's and IVF...it just makes me sad that someone goes through so much and tries so hard, and it isn't an exact science so there is no guarantee. stay strong!!!

AND TO ALL I MISSED (i'm sorry!): BEST OF LUCK AND HAPPY BABY MAKING!!!!!

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AFM: CD4. today would be the day i'd be taking my 1st pill of the month...and I'M NOT!! EEEEK! DH asked if we needed to go get my script filled today since I was home for the weekend, and i said that i decided i'm not going back on the pill. he was good with the decision, just said we need to make sure we are a bit more careful than last time. For those of you who weren't around, i stopped taking the pill last february, then had a m/c in april. we really didn't plan to "start" until july, but it was still really rough to go through it. but everything happens for a reason, and it afforded us the opportunity to both find new jobs, move closer to family, and just moved back our plans by about 6 months or so.
so i'm getting into temping, charting, all that fun stuff this month. i hadn't been charting or temping last time, but know i got pregnant after BDing on CD9 (it really wasn't possible any other day). i'm guessing i O'd CD12/13 that cycle, which makes sense bc my cycle is pretty regular at 28-30 days. DH is aware that there is no "being dangerous" right now bc a)my health insurance doesn't start for 3 months, and b) i really would like a cushion to be at my job a solid year before giving birth. So...I'll be trying to avoid until December or January...with hopes of a little football baby for next season

 

[Bella_mezzo]

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Steal-Oh no! I am sorry that you've had such a rough go of it the past few months! I had a really hard time a few years ago after my grandfather died unexpectedly, and I can't imagine how difficult and painful it would be to deal with two deaths in the family and also have to deal with the legal issues/sorting through the estate. Huge hugs and best wishes from me to you!

Charbie-Be careful with that health insurance situation , but it is good to see you back in this thread!

On my end, the filing cabinet looks pretty good and we had some great BDing

So, this was the first month I POAS with OPKs in a while and they were kind of....inconclusive....

So, I'm not totally sure when I ovulated, but I had some EWCF and a TON of watery CF, so here's hoping!

We BD on CD 9, 11, 14, 16, 18 and I ovulated at some point between CD15 and CD18...so, I think I'm in the 2ww CD19 now.

 

[Dreamer_D]

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We BD on CD 9, 11, 14, 16, 18 and I ovulated at some point between CD15 and CD18...so, I think I'm in the 2ww CD19 now.

Bella, I would call that some really good timing this month! If you O'd as early as CD 10 and as late as CD 22 you are covered! Finger's crossed!

Steal ha! I am not so wise, just a big mouth. But I am glad you find me helpful! I am sorry about the stress you are going through right now. I hope things get better really soon!

 

[Bella_mezzo]

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that's the plan DD, I was trying to cover all my bases

 

[Dreamer_D]

Re: The Official TTC Thread!

Dreamer: here's hoping for #2!!! how far apart will #2 be from #1? i'm sorry- i'm not sure how old Hunter is! (which, BTW- love that name) i mean, i know you don't know how long it will take to conceive #2, but you get what i mean, right?

Charbie, Hunter is 18 months, so if we TTC starting in November that would be an August baby and Hunter would be 2.5 years, at the earliest. Ideally we would like number 2 to be born by October so he/she could start daycare at 10mo in August and I could go back to work easily at the start of a new semester, but in 2011 is our broader hope so the kiddos would be 2 years apart in school. But que sera sera, you can't really predict. My main goal is to lose 11 more lbs before TTC so we'll see how it all pans out.

Good luck avoiding!