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[charbie]

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Congratulations L22!!!!!!!
another person who needs the staples easy button!

 

[Dreamer_D]

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Thanks Dreamer. Not exactly what I wanted to hear but OK. I just feel like there should be something wrong if there's no AF yet. I did have some heavy spotting, but just kinda makes me scratch my head.

Typically you will not get your period until a few weeks after ovualtion, and ovulation can be delayed a long time in some cicumstances. How long has it been since you stopped your birth control? Maybe ask your doctor what to expect or try some googling.

 

[Dreamer_D]

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Hi ladies,

Thanks everyone for the advice of stopping HBC. I think maybe I'll take the plunge in the new year. I'll need to give DH sometime to adjust to the idea. but that will give my body 6 months to normalize and give me a chance to get in touch with all the fertile signs. I've been on HBC of some sort for about 12 years, give or take.

Scarlet, super annoying how they repackaged your kits. I'm keeping my fingers crossed you guys caught little eggie

Pumpkin, I hope you get some answers in your appointment tomorrow.

So, here was my humorous intro into the world of TTCing. So this week I'm HBC due for my period. It's usually a normally short, 2 days, But y'know normal (red, need tampon etc). This time, just spotting or dark red/brown in color and I'm just using panty liners. So with all this TTC reading I've been doing lately, I was like, "well maybe I should take a preg test, y'know just in case." so I bought a two-fer at CVS, read the instructions and was all set... DUDE! I did NOT know it was that hard to pee on a stick! Maybe I'm just *special* but, for me, it was hard, in the ladies room at work no less. Good thing I got a two-fer since the first test I did was an invalid result. Anyway I guess that's what lies on the road ahead.

Lots of dust to you ladies waiting to test and dust to you ladies egg chasing.

~lc (I like the abbreviated nickname btw)

Just saw this post LC... I think that spotting was your period, just a light one. It is annovulatory bleeding anyways so it does not really matter how much blood there is. I would count that and so expect your period about 4 weeks after that *if* your body gets back on track off the seasonal pretty quickly.

 

[lliang_chi]

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L2L, when do you get your blood test? Soon I hope! Still sending sticky dust to you!!!

NEL, I didn't get a chance to get my tea, but I think I have to get it from GNC or a vitamin shoppe like that. Alright on the AF. Are you planning on temp'ing now?

Dreamer, really you think the spotting and dark color was my cycle? It's so not what I normally get, it's all really weird. I'm going to set an appt with my GP anyway, just to see what professional opinion I can get. I'll see if I can talk to her about TTC when I see her. I decided to stay off HBC until I get my normal AF again, so I should probably pick up some condoms for DH until you're right. I was going to last week when I bought some e.p.t. brand tests, but then I thought it'd be weird to buy pregnancy tests AND condoms at the same time... Yeah, I need to stop worrying about how weird I look sometimes...

Question for you ladies, where do you get your thermometers for your BBT temp'ing. I tried looking for a BBT thermometer at CVS and didn't see one. Does just a regular thermometer work?? (Sorry for all the noob questions)

 

[NewEnglandLady]

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LC, good to know about the tea. There is a GNC a couple of blocks from my office, so I may swing by and get it if I need it.

As for the thermometer, I ordered mine from Amazon. I also checked at CVS (as well as Wal-Mart, Target and Rite Aid), but nobody had one. I did use it for about 10 days at one point, but sort of hated it. I'm not temping this cycle simply because I'm not able to get more than 2 hours of sleep on any given night (sick dog), so I can't the needed 4 hours of uninterrupted sleep to get accurate temps. I am going to use my OPK strips religiously this cycle in an effort to pin point my O date that way, but if it's not a success, I'll temp next cycle.

Oh, and a regular thermometer won't do the trick, unfortunately. If you order your BBD from Amazon, you could always order some OPKs, some pregnancy tests and some condoms at the same time so you won't have to make that trip to CVS The last time I bought condoms I was also buying adult diapers (for the sick dog) and I had to laugh at myself, too.

 

[PumpkinPie]

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sorry for disappearing guys - had to make an unexpected trip to the in-laws this weekend (5 hours away) to pick up my new old car (my MIL bought a new one and generously gifted me her old one). Welcome again to all the new posters - you guys are keeping this thread hopping!

just a quick update on me - I will try to catch up on the thread later. I had my dr. appointment on Thursday and my period started (all by itself.. good period! ) ironically WHILE I was in the dr. office. It was day 45.
My dr. was not very friendly - her question upon seeing me was "and WHY am I seeing you again now?" (I was there a week before too). I explained all the info I had read about thyroid stuff and she basically just said 'ok, that sounds logical'.. ummm.. ? Then she said she thought I was too stressed out I told her now that we were talking about a possible underlying problem that could be solved i was much less stressed - especially since I see it as a much better option than offering me Clomid after only 2 months of trying
anyway - she agreed to give me the lowest dose of synthroid and I go for bloodtests to see if it's doing any good in mid-Jan and backto her at the end of Jan..

 

[Octavia]

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Ack, I'm such a weenie about buying condoms...haven't had to do it in years and I'm SO not looking forward to it. I don't even know which ones are good (I mean, I know the main brands but they make it so complicated with all the Sup-R Xtra Micro-Dot Pleasure Xplosion nonsense that I just can't take it seriously). I think it might be DH's job to figure that all out. After all, I'm the one who has gone to the pharmacy every month for years on end...it's about time for his turn, right?

Also, any recommendations on BBTs? I'm going to start temping so I can get a grasp on my cycle, and I (again) am not sure which one to pick.

Congratulations to L2L, wishing you all the best!!

 

[PumpkinPie]

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Congratulations Loves2Laugh!!!!

 

[Dreamer_D]

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LC I had a cycle like that after coming off BCP.

Octavia they are all the same, just get a BBT thermometer and not a fever one, you need the former for accuracy.

Pumpkin, good lord I would gind another doctor, yours sounds like a total treat. Not.

 

[charbie]

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I decided to stay off HBC until I get my normal AF again, so I should probably pick up some condoms for DH until you're right. I was going to last week when I bought some e.p.t. brand tests, but then I thought it'd be weird to buy pregnancy tests AND condoms at the same time... Yeah, I need to stop worrying about how weird I look sometimes...

Question for you ladies, where do you get your thermometers for your BBT temp'ing. I tried looking for a BBT thermometer at CVS and didn't see one. Does just a regular thermometer work?? (Sorry for all the noob questions)

HA! I never felt like more of a moron buying monster overnight pads, condoms, and carrying a prescription for the pill, vicodin, and cytotec (the m/c induction pill) up to the pharmacy. Its funny how after a few months of buying this stuff, it gets easier. I did order my wonfos yesterday so I can test away this month!

As for the BBT, I have one from Walgreens. Look for them near the opks, preggo tests, etc. In many stores they are cute little pink thermos. I tried temping, didn't do a great job besides one month, but ill try again if this month doesn't produce a pregnancy. I was so amazed to see my body following the correct temp curve!

NEL: how is Byron these days? I was actually thinking about that yesterday!

PP: yay for a new car! Im upset with your doctor. Id be looking for a new one, personally, but at least she ordered tests and hopefully you'll get an answer soon as to what's happening for sure. And I laughed at your" good period" comment.

Octavia: id be sending DH on the condom buying mission as well, although my DH hates them so much, he made me promise when we got married that he would never have to use one again...haha. so when I bought them after my m/c and was planning on using them, he said he would just be" extra careful" and they still haven't been used.

AFM: CD8 and gonna BD marathon Dreamer and Bliss style...aka for the next full week straight. I gave DHs swimmers a pep talk last night when we were going to bed...I was like, "ok boys, we are on a mission. I want you guys to swim your little hearts out, find that eggie, and attack!" DH looked at me like im nuts, but I said I had to prep them bc if I don't get preggo, im gonna kick them (ouch.) He didn't like that idea.

 

[princessplease]

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L2L- CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! Omg, much sticky bean dust!!!!
Post the tests please!!!!!! Were going to be due a few days apart!!! KUP with further results!!! AFM, I'm feeling good, just sore bbs, fatigue and nausea when I dont eat every few hours. Other that things are great!

 

[WhatsOldisNew]

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Congrats on the BFP, L2L!!!
And welcome to all the new TTCers and PTTTCers [preparing to try to conceive!]. I must confess I am relieved to see some new "faces" in here, as there has been such a BFP boom lately I thought I might be the only one left.

Octavia - I have a BD brand BBT from Amazon. It seems to work. I would also check Consumer Reports' condom ratings, because even within a certain brand they vary somewhat in terms of reliability & strength.

Pumpkin - Your doctor seems to be lacking in the bedside manner department. Hopefully the Synthroid will work out for you.

After a fairly half-hearted attempt at TTC 2 cycles ago, I ended up feeling almost relieved not to have gotten pregnant. So I took this past cycle off to re-evaluate and determine whether I am really ready to have a baby. I have done a lot of soul-searching and whatnot and come to the conclusion that I am ready -- but I'm more than a little terrified at the same time. This apprehension is perfectly in keeping with my reaction to most major life changes and unknown situations, so it should not surprise me. When I balance the positive and (relative) negatives of having a child, the positives far outweigh everything else -- and for me, personally, this is as "sure" of any decision as I tend to get. I'm sorry for rambling about my decision-making process, but it's helpful for me to write it out. Bottom line is that I should ovulate in early January and I am prepared to get back on that TTC train. Or wagon? Horse? Whatever mode of transportation it is.

 

[Octavia]

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Thanks for the tips, WOIN! I did look at that BBT on Amazon but I don't think I want one that keeps beeping...I'd get annoyed at that REALLY fast. Also, I hear you on being scared...I tend to have trouble making decisions, too, and TTC is certainly a huge decision to make. Honestly, part of me hopes that we end up with an "oops" sometime down the road so the actual decision-making is out of my hands. If I think and plan, I'll never be ready, and DH never plans anything, ever, so I doubt he'll "get it" at first. But we're in an okay place for a baby and should be in an even better place in a year or so, and I know we'd be absolutely fine if it just...happened. I'm just not prepared yet to officially "try," if you know what I mean...

 

[NewEnglandLady]

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WOIN--I feel like so many women go through the "am I SUUURE I'm ready??" stage when thinking of TTC, actively TTC and heck, even when they're pregnant. I know in my case DH and I have been preparing to TTC pretty much since we got married 3 years ago. We planned the timing of our second dog two years before TTC, we chose our house based on future kids, we travelled to all the "pre-baby" destinations we wanted to go over he past two years, I updated all my vaccinations last year, went off the pill to monitor my cycle a least 6 months in advance, went to several pre-TTC appointments to talk about health issues. Heck, I'm changing my job in an effort to make my life more baby-friendly in case I choose not to be a SAHM. And yet? I would also be absolutely fine if we chucked all of our plans out the window and decided to spend the next few years travelling some more and enjoying our marriage! Even with all the things we've done to prepare, I just don't think I'm prepared...which is why I'm still pushing it off, haha.

Octavia, I have he BD thermometer as well, but don't seem to mind the beeping so much. I kind of like knowing it's working, haha. And I completely understand the "Let's not NOT try" approach. I feel like I would probably try that for a month. Then when it didn't happen when we weren't "trying", I'd go in full-fledged "trying" mode, haha. I love the idea of it all happening naturally without me even worrying about when I'm ovulating, but I feel like I've already been sucked in Especially with my last wonky cycle!

 

[MrsHope]

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Hi all - just checking back in! I had a very busy weekend so I will try to catch up!

LC - back on the whole immunization thing (Tdap) I have heard that it is important that your hubby or any other "care" provider be vaccinated, so no worries of "overkill" there IMO. My DH just had a whole round of shots earlier in the year but will ask him to make sure that he did get the Tdap shot before any child of ours makes its way into the world. I didn't even think to ask how long the shot is effective, so I hope the 10 years is accurate, I will have to ask dr next time I see her.

Scarlet - I am a paralegal so I understand your issues with work. I have been worried about childcare and work for years! The thing that changed for me was this past summer, I took over for another paralegal when she went on mat leave and when she returned she said she would do the same for me - "that she 'owes' me one" - seriously just hearing her say that made the issue fade into the background for me. I think I'm going to be working full time, but I might ask to work a day at home a week when it comes time for that. I hope that you are able to do the reduced schedule if you want to!

Fabcrab - congrats on finding an RE that you love! You deserve the best care possible!!

Princessplease - congrats on your BFP!! I have been following along and wish you tons of sticky dust for your little one!

L2L - congrats on your second line!!! Yay - lots of sticky dust coming your way!! So excited for you! Let us know when you get the results of your blood test!

LC, NEL and Octavia- I tried to make the condoms fun - well for me anyway - I bought the fun multi pack, since I always saw them and wondered if you can tell any difference. So far they seem the same to me although I have to suppress a laugh when we use the colored ones - seeing a blue/purple/orange willy heading my way is so hysterical!!!

PumpkinPie - yay for AF coming in the dr office. I'm frustrated for you that your dr seems to be such a wet blanket - but good for you for perservering and making her listen to you and take your concerns into consideration. I hope you see progress on the synthroid.

Charbie - good luck on your marathon!! I had to laugh at the pep talk to your DH's swimmers - that is awesome

WOIN - Thank you for the welcome from this PTTTCer, this whole business is crazy but I LOVE knowing that there are others out there going through the same things. I totally get where you are coming from on the re-evaluating your desire to have a baby. You and I are going to be on the same page come January - and that still freaks me out a little just to type that.

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AFM - I am reading along this thread and my head is nodding. As Octavia and NEL just mentioned I am thrilled and scared at the same time wondering if I and DH are ready for this step. Over that past six months I have been doing a lot of research into TTCing (most of it from these threads) and have not shared a very much of it with DH. I knew he wanted to kids and I wanted kids, but there hasn't been much talk about timing. I have not wanted him to feel pressured about starting a family and frankly I just wanted him to bring up kids for once!! Over the weeked we spent some time with my brother's kids and watching my DH with those boys just makes my heart melt. On the way home in the car, I prayed that DH would tell me that he was excited to start the TTC process. Later that night, while we were laying in bed, he started talking about how much he wanted to make a family together and it was amazing to hear him bring it up, completely unprompted by me. It was just the sign I was looking for from him - that he and I are on the same page. It is just such a relief to hear him confirm my inner thoughts and to know that I don't have to worry about overloading him with baby talk and if I want to have a discussion on the merits of cloth vs disposable diapers for our hypethetical child I know that I can mention it without him thinking I have gone nutters!

ETA: please ignore my horrible spelling - I need spell check!

 

[scarlet16]

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Hey everyone! I can't believe how busy this thread was over the weekend!

Fabcrab - I hadn't actually heard of metaformin until you mentioned it. At my last appt (which was my annual), my doctor decided to run tests and said she may put me on meds. She wasn't specific but I figure more information is better for this purpose! So you've done both clomid and metaformin? I figure I know I'm ovulating but just not as frequently as I want...does that mean Metaformin would be better than clomid? And now what's this Femara? Oh, so much to learn! It's wonderful that you love your RE; I can imagine that's one relationship where you really need to click. Fingers crossed for you that you catch that eggie and have the BEST xmas/anniversary present ever!!!

LC - Sorry that your cycles are crazy wonky! I know how that can be. I think at some point (if it gets really long) maybe call the Ob/gyn and see what her thoughts are? I have continued to count my cycle until AF shows up (meaning super crazy long cycles).. .

LC and Octavia - I have a BD thermometer from Amazon too (I think that's the one recommended by TCOYF). It beeps (which is annoying) but at least I know its working. I have figured out where to hold it so that its slightly muted and I don't wake up DH so early!

L2L - CONGRATS!!! That is soooo incredibly exciting!!! Dust dust dust to you! As for me, I have A TON of the internet cheapies ready to go! But man, this wait is AWFUL!

LC, NEL and Octavia- Hubby was frustrated that we went back on condoms after nearly a decade! As for brands, I think there's actually a website that ranks them, and sells the "multipack" (unfortunately, not the colorful ones, MrsHope!!!).

Pumpkinpie - Yay for AF! Boo for mean doctors! I feel like they should understand how frustrating this all is and pander to us (at least a little) even if its an "unnecessary" visit. I mean, you take time out of your schedule too!

Princessplease - So nice of you to pop in! Hope you are doing well!

Charbie - WOOHOO, yay for super-marathons!!! Make sure you have fun though. I make DH talk to his swimmers after we finish! He thinks I'm crazy but does it b/c he loves me.

WOIN -Honestly, what does it mean to be "ready". Every day of this 2ww, I've been nervous and stressed about not being pregnant...then I think if this is how stressed I am now, how am I going to be when I have a newborn or an infant, or goodness a toddler running around. I think all of us, just by worrying, is a huge step. It sure is a crazy ride - now GET BACK ON THAT HORSE/TRAIN/WAGON!

MrsHope - I'll say it again - I LOVE all these PS hubbies that are totally into the babymaking! It makes me smile! As for the work thing, I'll just take it one day at a time. I think I'd love to be a SAHM or part time, at least until the babies were a few year old, but being in NYC really makes it tough (financially).

AFM, it was a fun weekend and now back to reality. The hardest thing was the big holiday party we went to and NOT being able to drink even just a little. So I constantly had people asking if I was preggers. We have a holiday party at work Thurs. and I know that'll happen again. What tricks do people use???

I'm now 7DPO. I'd love to hold out until Thursday (10DPO) but I don't think that'll happen and will probably break down tomorrow (upon Dreamer helpful advice that 8DPO may be late enough). AF is scheduled to arrive over the weekend. Fingers crossed that she does not come for a visit! Work should be busier this week and hopefully that'll keep me occupied as well.

 

[Dreamer_D]

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I'm now 7DPO. I'd love to hold out until Thursday (10DPO) but I don't think that'll happen and will probably break down tomorrow (upon Dreamer helpful advice that 8DPO may be late enough). AF is scheduled to arrive over the weekend. Fingers crossed that she does not come for a visit! Work should be busier this week and hopefully that'll keep me occupied as well.

HA! I have never actually known anyone to get a BFP at 8DPO, the earliest I have seen is 9DPO. I just said it was not crazy to test at 8DPO A negative at that date means nothing though. I got a negative at 8DPO and a positive at 11 DPO.

And if you want to sip an alcoholic drink it is totally safe in the 2ww. You do not stat sharing blood with the baby until about 21 DPO, so a little alcohol is no problem. You just might not want to get drunk is all, in case it affects implantation.

 

[fabcrab]

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Lanie- Do you mind elaborating about your experience? Thank you so much for giving me some extra hope that Femara completely worked for you and you are so close to being a mom!!! I hope you have an easy labor! Are you super excited?

L2L- OMG!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! Sticky bean dust to you!!!! This is so exciting! I am wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months. Hopefully no morning sickness!

LC- I'm going to use OPKs this month. I think I'm also going to do BBT, but to be honest this method kind of stresses me out so since I'm only on CD 6, I haven't really taken my temps yet.

Scarlet- What kind of tests did your dr do? Metformin is used as an insulin sensitizing agent because often when you have PCOS you are insulin resistant and an imbalance with insulin can make your hormones imbalanced and may make it difficult and/or impossible to ovulate. So basically I started with metformin for a couple of months and like I said it made my very long irregular periods closer and more regular but I still wasn't ovulating. Clomid was added with metformin so I never really just did clomid by itself. Femara is similar to clomid, such that it is an oral medication that can induce ovulation but the pathway is different from clomid (not sure on the exact science).

Mrs- Super exciting about DH!!!! It was like pulling teeth to get my DH in this TTC process. It's so funny because I didn't realize but 3 years ago he was already ready to start the TTC process and he would always point out how cute kids are in restaurants but I was completely in a different page and would just at the idea! Then all of a sudden he wasn't ready to quite give up our kid-free lifestyle and it's only till recently that he's excited again.

Pumpkin- You really deserve to go to an RE that you get along with. TTC is already a stressful process so you don't need a "debbie downer" of a dr to make this worse!

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I am on my 4th day of taking 5 mg of Femara and so far NO SIDE EFFECTS. I feel 100% myself! It's like I'm happy about it but at the same time I am wondering if it's even working!!! I have been skiing quite a bit to pass the TTC time as I figured once I get pregnant, skiing will be a bad idea so I'm getting my ski on as much as possible before xmas. It's funny because I love skiing (although I'm not great at it) but the last time I was at the resort I was completely ready to give it all up (at least for a few seasons) for a little sticky bean! I hope everyone's doing great. It's always nice to hear about BFPs!!!

 

[scarlet16]

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Dreamer- HA HA... I dunno, I still feel like a loony bird! Let's just say I'm using the tests so they don't go to waste. Who knows, maybe I'll get lucky at 8DPO and you'll know someone. Anyways, if I get a negative tomorrow, I'll wait til Thursday. As for the alcohol, I think I"ll just stay clear. I'm one of those people that would think "what if" so I'd rather just suffer!

Fabcrab - just a blood test for now to see what the hormones are doing, but she said a full fertility work-up on 12/23. Ah, so metaformin is just if you're diagnosed with PCOS. This every other month thing is just so SUPER annoying. That is FANTASTIC that you're having no side effects. I wish there was a ski resort closer to me...I haven't been skiing in years!

I forgot to ask earlier, for those of you who have been pregnant before, when did you first start getting symptoms and what did you have? I haven't had any inkling of a pregnancy (which is getting me a little down) - no sore bbs, no nausea, not tired at all (and actually feeling pretty awake). Only thing is this am I got a a lower temp - perhaps an implantation dip?

 

[Blenheim]

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Hi ladies. I think I may be ready to stop lurking and start participating.

A little about me, for those who don't "know" me: I had a blast with the ladies on the TTC thread back when we conceived our 20 month old. It took us three cycles last time. We had been planning on waiting until next spring to TTC, but had an oops moment back in September and then when we were both disappointed that I wasn't pregnant, we decided to not try-try but not to prevent either. Last time I charted religiously (I had been using FAM to prevent), and we did the 10-day BD marathons and way too early testing, and we'd like to be a leeetle bit more relaxed about things this time. I did get pregnant last cycle but miscarried last week, at 6 weeks. We are probably going to take about a cycle off and then get back in the saddle.

There is something that has been bugging me, and I was just wanting another take on it. (Dreamer?) Since having George, my luteal phases have consistently been 11 days long (or less, earlier on). I haven't been temping, but I get tons of EWCM and a high, open cervix, which all goes away within a couple of hours of me feeling ovulation pain, and so I feel as certain as I can be about ovulation dates without temping or ovulation tests. Not this last cycle, but the cycle before that, I took a pregnancy test on 12 dpo when my period was a day late. No 2nd line within 3 minutes or so, at which point I was called away by a certain toddler trying to get into trouble, and when I came back 10-15 minutes later, there was a faint faint line. DH could see the line, and so I know that it was not in my head. I know that you are supposed to read it within 10 minutes, so we decided it was a "maybe" and that I would test in a few more days if AF still wasn't there. I was doing a better job at being relaxed about things that cycle -- I got my BFP at 10 dpo this cycle, ha. AF came at 15 dpo and was a couple days longer than usual, and so I never ended up taking that second test. Does this sound like a chemical pg, or just like a wonky cycle? At the time I had dismissed it as an ambiguous who-really-knows, and figured that so many pregnancies end in miscarriage before women even know that they're pregnant that it didn't really matter one way or another, but after this definite miscarriage I am wondering. In retrospect, I should have taken another test at the time and read it within time limits to know for sure. If we have any other issues, I want to be able to give a doctor an accurate history. Although, do doctors care about chemical pregnancies or just about clinical pregnancies?

Scarlet - I started having symptoms around 7 dpo, and very clear ones by 10-11 dpo. Early signs for me have included bloating, extreme hunger, light twingy cramps, and constipation. I don't think that nauseau typically hits until more like 6-7 weeks. I don't remember being super horribly tired until about 6 weeks with George, and it never really hit me this time.
ETA - to hide not drinking. Mocktails, having a horribly early event the next morning, getting the same drink as your DH or a close friend and then switching drinks periodically when no one is looking so that the other person ends up drinking both drinks. I did the latter two this pregnancy without anyone batting an eye.

 

[charbie]

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Im so relieved more people are here! Yipee!
quick fly by to ask a ?
I put my LMP date into an ovulation predictor which said I should focus on BDing from this Saturday thru next friday. Im confused. If I will more than likely ovulate on Mon or Tues based on my normals, wouldn't it be best to hit the 5 days before...as in Thurs thru Monday? Once Tuesday hits, im out for the count if I ovulate that day...which knowning my body/cycle (29 day cycle) I can't imagine im ovulating after Tues...especially since I can really feel mittleschmertz when o'ing. Just wondering if someone might weigh in.

 

[lliang_chi]

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Hi ladies! Thanks for the advice on the BBT thermometer. I think I"ll pick up one from amazon or drugstore.com. But I think I'm going to take Octavia's route and make DH buy the condoms. I have no idea what to get, I actually have never bought them. Wouldn't even know what size to get... I'm such a lame-o

NEL, how is the pup doing? Funny about the condoms and adult diapers.

Pumpkin, ARGH! about the snotty doctor. I hope the Synthroid works for you. I was born with a thyroid disorder but was treated for it and now I'm 100% OK. So hopefully you can knock it out of the way too. How's the new car?

Charbie, what's a wonfo? Marathon away m'dear! That's one kinda marathon I'll sign up from So funny that DH's pep talk. That's probably why he's so crazy about you.

WOIS, Thanks for the welcome! I know what you mean about soul searching and I'm glad you came to an answer for yourself.

Octavia, I know what you mean but trying not to try. We're kinda in your spot where we're good if we have baby. I did tell DH that i"m not going back on HBC, so now there is potential to have an "oops". HBC was way effective for me so the chances of an oops were quite low.

MrsHope, glad you had a good weekend. I believe the tetnus and tdap lasts 10 yrs so your hubs should be good for a while. I think my DH is secretly scared of needles but he won't tell me. Hee hee. I totally know what you mean about fretting about work post-baby. I'm finally in a job that I like, so I don't feel like i have pressure to move somewhere else, perform or whatever. I feel that I can work on my career, and maybe come back after X time and pick up where I left off. LOL about the colorful condoms. Awww so sweet about your DH's excitement about family.

Scarlet, yes, I think i'll eventually go to my GP or something this week or next. I totally won't feel bad about beeping thermometers since DH is NOTORIOUS about his snoozing. OMG It makes me go

Fab, I"m glad you're feeling yourself and no side effects. OMG I dunno how I'm going to give up skiing. I told Hubs that 1) I'm still getting new skis this year, not going to get boots in case my feet stretch. But really it's going to be quite tough to give up skiing. I go EVER YEAR from Chicago (so a fair ways away) and I really can't see myself giving it up. Seriously don't want to..

Blen, Sorry about your loss, but I'm glad you're getting back in the saddle. your 20 month old must be keeping you busy! You're one brave Mommy!!!

 

[scarlet16]

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Just a quick pop in before work!

LC-My hubby is a snorer too and its AWFUL! But after all these years, I think I'm used to and barely hear it anymore.

Charbie-I'm not sure how that predictor works, but I would concentrate on what you know. Assuming you are ovulating Tuesday, then your focus should be the 4-5 days before and maybe 1 day after. I mean, you could always marathon Thursday through next Friday to cover all your bases.

Blenheim - HI THERE!!! You're a familiar name from my first go around on PS when I was getting my ering! Your baby is beautiful! I am sorry about your loss, but it sounds like you're being positive about it! As far as your cycle, I obviously can't chime in about the types of pregnancies docs want to know about but I think knowing precise when you O'd and the length of your cycle generally is helpful information to your doctor. She can decide what to think on her own from that. My assumption is that just clinical pregnancies though since so many people have chemical pregnancies and never know about it. *WE* just happen to be neurotic!

Hmm, so I've been seriously bloated the past couple days and been having twingy cramps as well - but who knows, it may be all in my head!

As far as drinking, unfortunately, hubby doesn't drink and I really don't want ANYONE at work to know until we're sure, so I think we're going to have to go the mocktails route!

Quick update this AM: BFN at 8DPO. Dreamer - sorry I couldn't be your first! I will try again in a few days. Disappointed but not unexpected.

 

[NewEnglandLady]

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Scarlet--I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! I'm sure the days are passing sloooowly for you! Oh, I just saw your update--a BFN at 8dpo means nothing, really, so my fingers are still crossed!

Fabcrab--I'm so jealous that you've gotten in so much skiing already! I love skiiing and DH started taking it up last year, so we are planning to go several times this year...of course, I have the same thought as you do about pregnancy/skiing, so I'm kind of hoping we get a couple of trips in at least before I get pregnant.

Blenheim--I'm so, so sorry to hear about your miscarriage. As for this cycle, I'm not sure if there is any way to know if it was a wonky cycle or a chemical pregnancy. You definitely know your cycle very well and obviously having AF show up at 15dpo after having a questionable pregnancy test is enough to raise an eyebrow, but I also know that a wonky cycle isn't out of the question and those evap lines can be deceiving. I was using cheapies to test this month because I had a wonky cycle and very faint evap lines did show up on all of them after sitting for too long. In any case, I do wish you tons of luck on your next cycle. By the way, how is the house?? Have you guys done any projects after moving in?

Charbie--I just wanted to second Scarlet and LC and their advice to prepare for a marathon

LC--pup is doing okay, he goes in for his 3rd round of chemo this weekend. We're doing at least 4 rounds, so we have another month to go, then we'll re-assess his situation. Thanks for asking! How is he BBT hunt going?

AFM: I'm still waiting on one last job offer and then I'm going to decide if I should stay put or leave. Right now, I'm really leaning towards just staying in my current position because I got wind that I'm up for a promotion. Plus I'd have more maternity leave and can work from home for an extended amount of time after having the baby. Possibly even part time. I'm not 100% sure yet because this other position has its perks as well (in fact it's at the same company where D works, which would be nice), but if I stay put, I can start TTC anytime instead of having to wait until spring. I don't think it will work out this month since I'll likely be out of town when I O, but we've agreed that if I do stay here, we'll discuss it on a monthly basis. So if January rolls around and we feel like trying, we will. Or we might hold off a little longer, I just like the idea of being able to start whenever we want instead of waiting for something to happen first. I'm excited!!

 

[Loves2Laugh]

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Thanks everyone for the sticky dust! I'll get my results of the blood test today (I hope). I took the second FR test this morning and the line isn't any darker then the one I took 2 days ago. The first was at 13dpo and today is 15dpo. Today's wasn't FMU so maybe that played a factor but it still has me worried. I did make DH go out in the snow storm and get a digital because I wanted to see the word... LOL!! I need to just relax- we'll find out soon enough.

 

[Loves2Laugh]

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Just heard from the Dr and we are indeed pregnant. I needed this confirmation for some reason... We go in next week for an ultrasound!

Good luck ladies and I hope those of you activly trying get your BFP soon and those still sitting by the pool have success when you finally take the plunge!

 

[princessplease]

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Thanks mrshope!!

L2L- Yay on confirmation BW!!! It makes it seem all the more real! H and h 9 months!!!

 

[charbie]

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L2L, I don't know what you're talking about bc the test at 15dpo looks darker to me! Looks a lot darker, actually. Congrats dear...you're really knocked up....again!

 

[Mrs]

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L2L! congrats m'dear!!

 

[Dreamer_D]

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Dreamer- HA HA... I dunno, I still feel like a loony bird! Let's just say I'm using the tests so they don't go to waste. Who knows, maybe I'll get lucky at 8DPO and you'll know someone. Anyways, if I get a negative tomorrow, I'll wait til Thursday. As for the alcohol, I think I"ll just stay clear. I'm one of those people that would think "what if" so I'd rather just suffer!

I forgot to ask earlier, for those of you who have been pregnant before, when did you first start getting symptoms and what did you have? I haven't had any inkling of a pregnancy (which is getting me a little down) - no sore bbs, no nausea, not tired at all (and actually feeling pretty awake). Only thing is this am I got a a lower temp - perhaps an implantation dip?

Someone suggested the old switcheroo -- you and DH drink the same thing and then when he has drank most of his glass you switch glasses and voila it looks like you are drinking. Others have suggested getting something virgin that just looks like alcohol.

My first signs both times I got pregnant were cramps like when I have full on AF but no AF actually being present. Both started on 9DPO and I got my BFPs on 11 DPO. The second time the feeling was so familiar that I was very sure I was pregnant before I even tested. The first time I also had a tonne of watery CF, but not the second. REAL symptoms don't usually start until 5-6 weeks.