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[Dreamer_D]

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Questions for the ladies I am on Weight Watchers and losing weight. Can I keep on the program while TTC and just stop calorie resticting when I find out I am pregnant? I would rather not stop until I have to, as every lb lost now is one I will not have to lose post-pregnancy. The fertilized egg is not even connected to my blood supply until about 21 DPO so I cannot imagine any harm would come from dieting right up until I get a BFP. Thoughts? Anyone else with experience?

 

[Laila619]

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Questions for the ladies I am on Weight Watchers and losing weight. Can I keep on the program while TTC and just stop calorie resticting when I find out I am pregnant? I would rather not stop until I have to, as every lb lost now is one I will not have to lose post-pregnancy. The fertilized egg is not even connected to my blood supply until about 21 DPO so I cannot imagine any harm would come from dieting right up until I get a BFP. Thoughts? Anyone else with experience?

As long as you take Prenatal vits, I doubt it would matter.

 

[Ryan Claire]

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Happy Monday ladies... sorry to report that it’s bad news for me. Beta was drawn this morning and it was a big fat negative. I was testing the last few days so my disappointment has been spread out over the last few days. Still it’s tough to face another cycle of meds and monitoring and waiting. So I will stop the progesterone supplements today and get AF this week sometime. Then they will do baseline bw and u/s and check for cysts on CD2 or 3 and make a plan for IUI #3. My insurance only covers IUIs so until January when I can get on my DH insurance we’ll stick to IUIs… if we are not pregnant by January it will probably be on to IVF. We shall see. With so much disappointment in the last few weeks, I think this board is due for a boom pretty soon.

Bella – Thanks for the well wishes! good luck with your 2ww... sounds as though you and your DH have really covered your bases. Fingers and toes crossed that your efforts will be rewarded. If not at least you guys seem to have a reasonable plan to make sure everything is working like it should.

DC - so glad your RE experience was a good one and that you are feeling like a weight has been lifted. This process can really be taxing but forward progress always feels so good. Hope the HSG goes well and is that little extra something you guys need to get your BFP.

lili - so sorry about your BFN : ( Wish there was a magic ball to know that #3 would be it for you. Sounds as though you plan to stop with ART cycles after that? Just curious as to what is weighting into your decision... as with anyone who is doing ART I think you draw the line in the sand somewhere... We don't know where/when that will be with us, but we also do not have any children yet so I imagine that is a factor too. Good luck with this upcoming cycle!

Parrot Tulip - also sorry that this wasn't your cycle. Boo! How are you doing? Glad there was a tiny tiny silver lining in that you’ll be able to focus on your sister’s wedding in 9 months time. Hopefully it won't be long... what are your next steps? Will you do more IUIs?

Po – congrats on the weight loss! Have a fantastic time in Paris…

KTF – so glad AF came and that you are getting back on a schedule… it’s a relief to know things are working like they should.

NEL – good luck with the charting and lurking, we all appreciate the support. Glad CD1 arrived and that your post BC cycle was so textbook. Good luck with charting… and reigning in the baby brain – that is a tough task : )

Iwannaprettyone – glad your DH is having some baby-brain too! His comment was super cute. Good luck with your ob appointment and getting all your ducks in a row.

Gaby – good luck with your upcoming cycle. Hope that you get your smiley face!

Charbie – you have every right to be anxious about TTC again… I would have ditch the hbc too! Better to give your body some time to adjust. Good luck waiting out the next few months.

Modern – thanks for the good thoughts and well wishes. Sorry about AF, but hopefully this next cycle is it for a lot of us around here.

Dragonfly – glad AF arrived and stopped playing games. I hope she settles into a predictable pattern so you don’t have so much to worry about. Fingers crossed for your friends.

Steal – so sorry to learn of your family losses recently. It must be overwhelming… sending lots of fairy god mother dust your way. Hopefully you are still in it for this month… let us know!

DD – good to see you around here… In regards to Weight watchers… my general sense is that it is a pretty moderate program so I think you can keep it up while TTC. I know if you really diet hardcore you can mess with your fertility but unless you are already at a healthy/thin weight, I doubt losing 1-2lbs a week is gonna be a problem.

 

[dragonfly411]

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Dreamer D - I think you should be fine in terms of counting until you find out you are pregnant. I think it is actually better for you to know that you are eating healthy as you TTC!!! Good luck!

RC - I'm sorry about your BFN.


Ladies - I am rooting for All of you!!!


I am waiting to hear back from my friend. She told me on Saturday she was 5 days late. AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH I hope for them!!!!

 

[Dreamer_D]

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Thanks Gals. It is a moderate programe, I lose about 1-2lbs per week and am not at my goal weight, so I cannot see it being a problem either.

RC sorry about the BFN!

 

[Jennifer W]

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Questions for the ladies I am on Weight Watchers and losing weight. Can I keep on the program while TTC and just stop calorie resticting when I find out I am pregnant? I would rather not stop until I have to, as every lb lost now is one I will not have to lose post-pregnancy. The fertilized egg is not even connected to my blood supply until about 21 DPO so I cannot imagine any harm would come from dieting right up until I get a BFP. Thoughts? Anyone else with experience?

I can answer this one (but not the bigger question in my own head as to why I'm lurking on the TTC thread...).

I was following WW online plan when I found out I was pregnant. I asked my Dr and she said that it's safe to eat to your allocated daily points allowance until around 12 weeks (and WW will let you remain as a member until 12 weeks) because it should actually be a healthy calorie intake and a generally good way to eat for the first trimester.

Personally, I was having none of it. My only real pregnancy symptom at any point (other than a bump, obviously) was ravenous, insatiable hunger. A hunger that could be assuaged only by a deep pan cheese feast pizza. Then another one. As soon as that second line appeared on the test, I deleted my WW account, danced a small celebratory jig, then ordered out.

Jen

 

[Keepingthefaith21]

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DC – Your RE report is so fantastic to hear. I am so glad that you liked the Dr. and that your DH was able to make the appointment after all. I know how frustrating it can be when the other half misses out on an important appointment. It’s great to hear that you feel a weight has been lifted – I am sure that feels like the best feeling in the world. I’m hoping your HSG goes swimmingly.

RC – I am so sorry this wasn’t the cycle for you. I was thinking of you constantly over the past few weeks. I really hope the next round of IUI works for you. I really hope we can count your BFP next month in the boom this board certainly deserves to see!

lili – I am so sorry for your BFN. I can only imagine how taxing ART can be both physically and emotionally. I sincerely hope that the 3rd time is the charm for you and will keep you in my thoughts over the next few weeks.

Charbie – so nice to see you back on this thread. I’ve thought of you very frequently over the past few weeks. I’m crossing my fingers that your body goes back to textbook cycles quickly after coming of BCP.

Parrot Tulip – As disappointing as the BFN was, it sounds to me like you are coping well. Sounds like you are doing a big job for your sister’s wedding – kudos to you for pitching in, I bet it means a lot to your sister.

Po – Have a phenomenal trip to Paris! I hope you and DH enjoy yourselves completely and fully – that’s what holiday’s are for!

NEL – I’m kinda excited to go through this journey together. Sure will be nice to have an ally against the cycle IRL. Congrats on having a normal cycle so quickly after stopping BCP, it must be a huge relief to know you don’t have to fight that battle.

IWPO – Good luck with your OB selection!

Bella – I’m thinking of you in the 2WW. Sounds like you and DH did a heck of a job with your BDing this cycle. It’s great that you also have your contingency plan in place just in case. I always feel better with a plan even if I hope against all odds that I don’t have to actually follow through with it.

Dragonfly – Hopefully your cycles start to settle a bit. I know stress can factor into things – especially if you aren’t sleeping well. It’s amazing how much your “outside” life can impact your cycle. I never realized it until I started down this whole journey. Have you started to use the internet cheapies you purchased?

DD – I wouldn’t worry too much about WW. As long as you are losing at a healthy rate you should be good. Also, I know that many ladies have bad nausea during the first trimester which can make it difficult to eat – although it is not ideal to scrimp on the foodstuff, many ladies are forced to and they and their little beans do just fine. The important thing is to try and be as healthy as possible with food and WW does a great job of promoting balance.
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AFM – CD10 today. DH and I started the SME method on Saturday. I got a negative OPK today which does not surprise me as I have had no EWCM. However, because I am a stickler for following my plans, SME calls for OPK testing to begin on CD10. Although I am technically in my anticipated fertile phase based off a textbook 28 day cycle, I am unsure what my cycle length is truly going to be. I know it was a total of 32 days from my date of surgery to AF but it is unclear if I should anticipate a 32 day cycle this month. Last month I was also allowing the last of the hCG to zero out – and I received faint positives until about 6-7 days after my surgery. What I DO know is that I am thrilled as ever to be back to having au natural sex with DH. I was waiting for the fireworks to go off outside our bedroom window when we were finally able to. Between that feeling being back and the BDing every other day until confirmed O or day 32 (whichever comes first) I am doing just fine with this arrangement

 

[Dreamer_D]

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I can answer this one (but not the bigger question in my own head as to why I'm lurking on the TTC thread...).

I was following WW online plan when I found out I was pregnant. I asked my Dr and she said that it's safe to eat to your allocated daily points allowance until around 12 weeks (and WW will let you remain as a member until 12 weeks) because it should actually be a healthy calorie intake and a generally good way to eat for the first trimester.

Personally, I was having none of it. My only real pregnancy symptom at any point (other than a bump, obviously) was ravenous, insatiable hunger. A hunger that could be assuaged only by a deep pan cheese feast pizza. Then another one. As soon as that second line appeared on the test, I deleted my WW account, danced a small celebratory jig, then ordered out.

Jen

HA! Thanks! Did you mean that you could stick to a *maintenance* points allowance in the first trimester? I assume you should not stick to a weight loss points allowance in the first trimester? That would be really good if I could use the maintenance points to help stay on track in the first months.

I hear you on the ravenous hunger! I gained 60 lbs in my last pregnancy and I am very committed to NOT go there again! It was hard on my body, prolonged the recovery, and basically sucked in every possible way. So I am hoping to reign in the pan piza motivations a little bit this time around. I am overweight anyways and so should not be gaining that much weight when pregnant, they suggest like 25lbs -- HA! --so I am planning for 40lbs and looking at it as an improvement

KTF last time I did not have traditional ms but had the type that happens at night and is only helped by eating It abated after the first tri. But it did not really help matters

 

[charbie]

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I was waiting for the fireworks to go off outside our bedroom window when we were finally able to. Between that feeling being back and the BDing every other day until confirmed O or day 32 (whichever comes first) I am doing just fine with this arrangement

that's my FAVORITE part of baby making

 

[iwannaprettyone]

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Happy Tuesday everyone!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. DH and I attended his nieces 2 birthday party and as you can imagine it was baby fever city for me. DH gave me the shoulder squeeze a few times, bless him. Still think it will be next fall before we really get busy, but if it happens before that is fine too.

I just have a quick prayer request for my friend who recently had her cervix biopsied after having HPV for 5 years, hoping for good news there.

Super busy few weeks ahead next week i'll be in D.C and the weeks after its Cabo!!! Wooooooo Speaking of Cabo, the lovely couple we met on our honeymoon are having there second baby in a few months, WOWSER!!!

 

[dragonfly411]

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IWPO - I'll extend my thoughts to your friend.

 

[Jennifer W]

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I can answer this one (but not the bigger question in my own head as to why I'm lurking on the TTC thread...).

I was following WW online plan when I found out I was pregnant. I asked my Dr and she said that it's safe to eat to your allocated daily points allowance until around 12 weeks (and WW will let you remain as a member until 12 weeks) because it should actually be a healthy calorie intake and a generally good way to eat for the first trimester.

Personally, I was having none of it. My only real pregnancy symptom at any point (other than a bump, obviously) was ravenous, insatiable hunger. A hunger that could be assuaged only by a deep pan cheese feast pizza. Then another one. As soon as that second line appeared on the test, I deleted my WW account, danced a small celebratory jig, then ordered out.

Jen

HA! Thanks! Did you mean that you could stick to a *maintenance* points allowance in the first trimester? I assume you should not stick to a weight loss points allowance in the first trimester? That would be really good if I could use the maintenance points to help stay on track in the first months.

I hear you on the ravenous hunger! I gained 60 lbs in my last pregnancy and I am very committed to NOT go there again! It was hard on my body, prolonged the recovery, and basically sucked in every possible way. So I am hoping to reign in the pan piza motivations a little bit this time around. I am overweight anyways and so should not be gaining that much weight when pregnant, they suggest like 25lbs -- HA! --so I am planning for 40lbs and looking at it as an improvement

KTF last time I did not have traditional ms but had the type that happens at night and is only helped by eating It abated after the first tri. But it did not really help matters

It would be safe to say I have never been acquainted with maintenance points, so it must be the regular weightloss ones. If you have access to the WW site online, take a look around- I can't link you to it, it's in a log-in only section. It does say on the UK site that it's ok to carry on for the first trimester. Maintenance points would be fine, on that basis.

I don't know how much weight I gained during pregnancy, it isn't checked in the UK any more unless it's at obviously dangerous levels. They just monitor blood pressure and other clinical indicators now. I'm going to guess it was a good and proper significant gain though, because I had Pizza Hut on speed dial... Going on how long I wore maternity jeans, I'd say that 60lbs makes you an amateur.

 

[Steel]

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Dreamer: Well done on your continued weight loss. I can't advise you but if it were me considering it is a sensible plan I would keep at it. Would it sweeten the deal if you could bring Hunter too! Come on, come over and help a lady out. Hunter can play with the hens .

Catluver: Thank you for your positive thoughts.

Charbie: Thank you, I'm very sorry for your loss too. Happy pill-free-month. Well done for taking charge and knowing where you stand with your insurance. Anticipation will make your TTC-ing all the sweeter!

Bella: Hi babe. Thank you, but I'm sorry you lost your Grandfather. You guys make (almost Bliss level) of 'at-it-like-rabbits'. Well done and good luck for a B.F.P.

Ryan: God honey, I am so sorry. I really hoped it was your month. The very best of luck (with sprinkles on top) for this cycle. Thank you for your nice thoughts for me.



As for me:
Well Bella, you might have some competition for Mayor of Crazytown come the election. I have worked myself up and am convinced we are pregnant. I am gonna be so sad in a couple of days but I can't help it. It all started on Friday which could have been as little as 4dpo or late as 6dpo when I had spotting in CM ( ) accompanied by pinching pains on my right side for just that day. I never felt or that before. I have very restless sleep, getting up, up to 4 times a night to pee - and really pee. I have yellow thick CM and thick creamy CM (at different times) and yesterday my nipples were on fire and very very tender. I'm way more hungry than usual and for the girl who is up to 12/1 am I am tucked up in bed, knackered by 10ish. BTW my cervix is still high.

So go on...please burst my bubble. I give you full permission. I need to lower my expectations .

Dreamer...will you help?

 

[LadyBlue]

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steal, I'm not going to burst your bubble, I'm gonna crosse my fingers for you.

 

[Bella_mezzo]

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Steal! My fingers are crossed for you too! (Just a hunch, but I don't think you're going to be running for my seat as mayor of crazytown

yeah, for us, this month was great, but I don't think we'll ever reach Bliss levels of BDing! She and her DH are in a league of their own

 

[Dreamer_D]

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LOL! I am no help. I will say that the first sign of pregnancy I had was the most ridiculously vast quantity of cervical fluid EVER starting at 8 DPO and continuing for the whole pregnancy. I got the BFP at 10 DPO. So lots of CF is a pregnancy sign for sure! It is also a sign that AF is on the way, though, as are ALL signs of pregnancy But if you do not usually get extra CF before you period then it might mean something.

Honestly, the only real sign you are pg is a positive test ... all the other symptoms are just too unclear!

But I am hoping this is it for you Steal!!

 

[kennedy]

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Hi all,

I'm new to this thread and had a question I was hoping some of you could help me with. This is my first month of TTC and I'm feeling quite anxious and obsessed. I got pregnant with my 3 year old daughter without really trying almost immediately after going off BC which means I'm new to the whole world of thinking about fertility.

Here's my question: I haven't been tracking my cycles religiously, but my cycles seem to be about 31 days long (I'm very regular). I always get breast tenderness about mid-way through my cycle (about 14 days) and it lasts until I get my period. I'm currently on CD 17 and have had breast tenderness since CD 14. I haven't had much in the way of CM this month (which is somewhat unusual for me). I've read that breast tenderness often happens AFTER ovulation, but I find it hard to believe I ovulated before CD 14. We've BD'd CD 6,8,9,13,14,15,and 16 (husband had minor surgery which meant abstaining CD 10-12). Do you think I'm covered? Anybody have breast tenderness as a sign of impending ovulation??

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[Dreamer_D]

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It would be safe to say I have never been acquainted with maintenance points, so it must be the regular weightloss ones. If you have access to the WW site online, take a look around- I can't link you to it, it's in a log-in only section. It does say on the UK site that it's ok to carry on for the first trimester. Maintenance points would be fine, on that basis.

I don't know how much weight I gained during pregnancy, it isn't checked in the UK any more unless it's at obviously dangerous levels. They just monitor blood pressure and other clinical indicators now. I'm going to guess it was a good and proper significant gain though, because I had Pizza Hut on speed dial... Going on how long I wore maternity jeans, I'd say that 60lbs makes you an amateur.

I looked on the Canadian site and it says you cannot use WW if pregnant, at all. Of course, I use the online tools and there is no way for them to know, but that is their party line over here. When I get pregnant, I will talk with my midwife and see what she recommends.

Honestly, I felt like crap when I weighed that much -- physically and mentally -- and it took me 18 months to finally lose it all. My recovery from pregnancy was too long. Totally not worth it and I want to be more healthy this time around.

 

[dcgator]

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Hey ladies,

Sorry for being MIA the last couple days, but I have been at a conference in NYC and I just got home tonight. I did want to do a drive by quick post though, as I need to unpack and get some zzz's before tomorrow's long at work and my HCG in the morning. I will be sure to post more tomorrow to everyone and also let you know how it went.

Bella - please keep that hand available for me around 9:30

Steal - I am so sorry to hear about all the bad luck but with every wish in my heart I hope that this in indeed the good news that I'm sure you so despartely need. It's sooo good to have you back although I hope it's not for too long

Dreamer - I work for WW in the US, and am I lifetime/continuing WW'er. Off hand, once you know you are KU, we don't expect you to track anymore, but maintenance is a lifestyle, so I can't see the harm in continuing in your healthy habits. I will check out the manual/rules tomorrow though and let you know.

Have a great night everyone and I will let you know how it goes and get back to everyone properly once I get back to work.

 

[Laila619]

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DCGator, good luck with your HSG!! Mine wasn't too bad, it was over really quickly.

Steal, your symptoms sound really promising! I had many of the same the month I got knocked up (painful nips, lots of clear CF etc.)

 

[modernsparkler]

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Steal: Sorry to hear about all you have been going through with your recent losses. However, it sounds like not thinking about TTC and being without your pee sticks might have done you some good. Don't count yourself out. I certainly am not going to burst your bubble either

Jennifer: Welcome (back) to the TTC thread! Love your post about the pizza! How old is your little one now?

KTF: Congrats on being back to "nhormal with DH". Remind me about the SME method, is it BD every other day? What else is involved?

Dreamer: I cant be of specific help with the WW points, but I concur with others that it would make sense to continue with maitnence until at least a BFP if not 12 weeks. The WW principles of heatlhy food choices would be fitting for the whole 9 months so either way sounds like you have a good baseline.

Kennedy: I can't pinpoint breats tenderness as a sign of ovulation, however my last cycle, my first off the pill, my nipples were VERY tender from about CD 20-30 which I think was after ovulation. Either way, as long as you ovulated after CD 13, seems like you have it covered!

DC: Your HSG tomorrow! Get some rest. I hope it brings you luck for this cycle!

AFM: CD4 and not much else exciting going on. Hoping on O will be easier to pinpoint this month after being off birth control.

 

[Bella_mezzo]

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DC!!! The hand is ready and waiting for a virtual squeeze at 9:30. Good luck on your HSG!

DD-I can't imagine maintenance is a problem when PG....

 

[Jennifer W]

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Modernsparkler, thank you! She was two in May. Can't believe how fast all that time went.

I'm lurking here, but pretty much sure she's going to be an only child. For various reasons, I think I'm done. Which begs the question, why am I lurking here? I'm getting broody again. I need to do some thinking again. I keep thinking I'm certain, then suddenly I'm not again. Aaaaargh!!!


Jen

 

[Loves Vintage]

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RyanClaire, Sorry to hear about your BFN. It sounds like your insurance covers unlimited IUIs? That's really good! Mine only covered 3. Since you did have such a clear-cut issue with ovulation, which is being remedied by the meds, it really is just a matter of time for you. I hope, hope, hope this next cycle is it!! You deserve a break! I know how hard it can be, and I definitely reached a breaking point myself, but you seem to be handling it all very well. Best luck to you this next cycle!!

DCG, Hope you had an easy HSG this morning!! I'm thinking of you!

Bella, I think you're smart to pick up some essentials now, and I will admit, I am still jealous of your cloth diaper stash. I still have to decide what to buy and from where.

Dreamer, Since you mentioned your weight gain during your pregnancy, I'm hoping you don't mind if I ask you a question about it. Did you gain consistently from the beginning, or did you gain more toward the beginning, middle or end? I'm a bit concerned because I am overweight to start, so I know I shouldn't be gaining the standard recommended amount of weight. I am 23 weeks, and according to my home scale, I've gained 10 pounds, though this fluctuates a bit, and could have been as high as a 15 pound gain as of last week (maybe I am retaining water??) I mentioned it to my doctor, but he was unphased by it. He also has not said a word about the gain being too much. He actually said he thought I was on track, but then the next day, I did get, uhm, "counseled" by the doctor at my anatomy scan (18 weeks) about my gain at that point, which I think was 8 pounds. This is a different doctor from a different practice, where I go for my scans due to my "advanced maternal age." So, I'm rambling now . . . my point, am I going to get blind-sided by excessive weight gain in my last tri? I mean, the kid is only 1.5 pounds at this point, so I would expect at least another 6 pounds just for the baby.

Regarding WW and maintenance, would you still go up the recommended 300 calories per day? The only concern I would have with following the maintenance plan, is -- what if you are hungry???? I was feeling famished all the time during the first trimester. I just don't want you to feel disappointed, if it turns out the maintenance plan no longer meshes with how you are feeling hunger-wise.

 

[Bella_mezzo]

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DC-How was it this morning?!?!?!? I was thinking about you and wishing you all the best!

Steal-Any more "signs"?!?!?

LV-Nice to see you back in your old stomping grounds yeah, my stash is insane and complete. I can.not.buy.any.more.diapers Also, I accidentally won a gorgeous catbird mei tai on ebay last night, I put in a bid as a lark, not thinking I would win, and I did (same way I won my wedding dress--2.5 years before I was engaged see a pattern here?!?!? I just started listing some stuff we had sitting in a pile to go to goodwill for sale, so now maybe I can start making some money back

here's the mei tai the print is this one, it's called blue kleo or something like that: http://store.metrominis.net/catalog.php?item=1276 it has a hood that tucks into the carrier for when the bebe is sleeping or needs more head support and you can stuff the pocket to make a little headrest for the bebe if you want to.

I think my buying of baby stuff is done until I am actually pregnant

 

[Keepingthefaith21]

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Bella - I just wanted to say that I absolutely LOVE how you are gearing up for the arrival of an LO. I think it is awesome that you are putting it out to the Universe that one way or another it IS going to happen. The Mei Tai is adorable!!

DC - Keeping your 9:30 appointment in the forefront of my mind, although I do not know what time zone you are in - so I am trying to cover every 9:30 AM that comes up

Steal - I seem to have misplaced my bubble popping pin - so instead I am going to be cautiously positive for you. I'm crossing my fingers and toes for you lady!

 

[Dreamer_D]

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Thanks for the additional feedback peeps! I am planning to stay on the loss program until I get the BFP and then I will talk to my doctor or a nutritionist.

Loves Vintage I copied your question and will answer it in the preggo thread! But...

Regarding WW and maintenance, would you still go up the recommended 300 calories per day? The only concern I would have with following the maintenance plan, is -- what if you are hungry???? I was feeling famished all the time during the first trimester. I just don't want you to feel disappointed, if it turns out the maintenance plan no longer meshes with how you are feeling hunger-wise.

I would talk to my doctor. And my plan would be to not deprive myself but to make healthier choices when I was hungry. I did not do that in the first go around.

 

[noelwr]

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you ladies are all so amazing and I am so honored to be on the same forum.

Po - everything going well with me. 26 weeks along now. keeping my fingers crossed for your Paris trip.

 

[Steel]

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Gaby, Bella, Dreamer, Dcgator, Laila, Modern, KTF: I love you ladies. Thank you for being so nice. Would it surprise you that I will feel as if I’m letting all of you down too if we are not knocked up? So having held off posting about my ‘symptoms’ I really felt less pressure once I had told you. So what I mean is I’m not so convinced, or really not convinced at all. It would just be too good to be true. Either way the fat lady is not going to sing until the 20th at the earliest or 22nd at the latest. But I’m sure that witch-with-a-b was at the chemist today buying a vitamin B complex, to get her strength up, and maybe some 2for1 deodorant; just because she was there and it was on sale. Sigh.

Dcgator: Right back atcha honey, I’m glad to be seen. But I wish this is the last cycle for both of us. I hope work wasn’t too bad and really hope your test went ok – let us know 'kay?

Moderns: Whoop for CD4!

Jen: I hear that the 2nd baby bug is a creeper. Never say never eh?

Bella: Come over here woman. How do you ‘accidentally’ buy stuff on e-bay? You sound like that woman who tried to blame her baby for buying a full size real tractor. Seriously though (don't hate me) as long as you ‘know’ what you are doing and are not spending money that you otherwise need then I don’t see real harm in it. Just take care of your emotions in all of this buying. Stuff is just stuff but there is only 1 Bella and I need her fit and happy. You know I only say ‘cause I love ya! That and I have my eye on your Mayor-ess position. Can you picture me with a sceptre? mwuahahahha **cough** ha haaaaa.


BTW: Nope no more 'symptoms' from she who should know better than to examine a 'symptom'. I thought last night before I fell asleep that I would post a picture of my tush here when AF comes to town. So you can all give it a virtual kick; I know I will.


Positive thoughts and heaps of dust to all.

 

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Re: The Official TTC Thread!

Happy Hump Day Ladies,

Sorry for making you wait so long, but I just got hit by a truckload of work before I could even walk in the door. I am happy to report that all went well and it looks like everything is okay in there, no major back-ups, lol. I will of course meet with my doc to discuss everything in a couple weeks, but the initial info was positive.

Btw, WOW, it has been so busy in here. That's just great that there are so many of us hanging around the hood these. days. Oldies, newbies, and everyone in between, thanks for keeping it going! Now, let me get down to the roll call...

DD - I have yet to look up the rules on WW while KU, but I will check into it later today and let you know more tonight or tomorrow.

Ryan Claire - I am so sorry to hear that the 2nd round didn't work for you. I can only imagine how upset you are, but it seems like you are handling it pretty well. I think it's great that you insurance seems to cover unlimited IUI's. I think I may only get 3 in, but we'll see if we end up going that way. I really hope that the 3rd time will indeed be your charm. And I also hope that good news we are all in for in the coming weeks includes your BFP! Good luck with the next cycle.

Dragonfly - Any news on the friend? How is your new cycle going?

KTF- Thanks for the well wishes. I am East Coast US, for future refernce Your happy thoughts must have worked b/c everything seems to have gone pretty well. As for you, enjoy all the BD'ing (as I am sure you will). Even if it's not a homerun this month, I'm sure you are enjoying your DH again Good look though catching that O!

IWPO - Sounds like you are going to be a traveling fool in the coming weeks. I hope everything goes well for your friend! Will you be in DC next week or this week? If you need any recommendations for food, drinks, etc. just let me know. Enjoy!

Steal - It is SSOOO nice to see you again, old friend. I was really getting worried about you when you disappeared. Of course I understand why you had to be gone, but do know that we all missed you around here! I am so very sorry to hear about all the passings in the family, but feel free to reach out, should you need to talk about it more. Regarding the "symptoms", those all sounds pretty promising. I don't want to add to your excitement, but you know what they say about passings and births, and how things always happen in 3's. I sincerely hope this is the third and VERY positive thing that will happen for you and your family. BIG ((((HUG))))

Kennedy - Welcome to the TTC hood We are happy to have you here! As for the breast tenderness question, my girls will usually get bigger and the nips will get tender around O. It's not to say that it doesn't happen after O, but more as a precursor to O. Those two symptoms usually fade away after O. Regarding the CM, were you on BC pills recently. Sometimes, coming off the pill can affect CM. I hope that sheds some more light on your questions, however, should you need more info, please ask!

Modern - I hope the HSG brings luck too. I guess we will find out in a couple weeks, right? I really hope that your cycle is more clear this month AND that you are able to catch an eggie. Good luck!

Bella - Thanks for the hand holding. I think I might have reached for it a time or two. So, did you get your confirmed O yet and how many DPO are you now?

LV - Thanks for the shout out. I'm glad to hear that everything is going well with you too!

Lili - I am so sorry about your BFN too. I was really hoping this would be your turn. Lots of super duper powerful dust for your third and hopefully charmed IUI.

Anyone else I missed - Sorry for not getting to you, but the new PS will only let me see so much . Good luck to you where ever you may be in your cycles!

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AFM, the HCG went well. It wasn't horrible, but wasn't pleasant either. The catheder kept slipping out for some reason, so they had to try a couple times to get the pics they wanted. But, besides some cramping (similar to severe AF cramping), it wasn't horrible. And there were no side effects, so once they were done, I hopped up and got on with my day. There has been some residual cramping, but the Tylenol seems to keep it at bay. Otherwise, everything looked good, so that's a releif. Now, DH and I have some BW to do (mine on Fri) and then he has his SA next week, and we will have done our work ups. After that, it's just a waiting game till Oct 1st to see how we did. Hopefully though, the HSG will give us a little extra boost and we won't even have to bother with all the other stuff. Time will tell though. My main concern right now is just to make sure the dye works its way out so I can get on to the BD'ing marathon. I am just praying that I don't O till CD13 again, so that I will be able to catch some good days. Wish us luck!