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Jen, I am sorry this first IVF cycle has not been smooth sailing. I'm sure it is disheartening news after having such strong initial success. Please do not lose hope in your 3 embryos. Yes, I know you should have had a lot more after having so many retrieved but the truth is that it only takes 1. I only ended up with 4 high quality embryos and the first one took. So don't lose hope. I will pray that those three are healthy and strong and you can do your transfer next cycle. Have you thought about implanting two versus one a little more? In your shoes, I think I might do two now given the circumstances to up my chances. Anyways, stay hopeful my friend. We are all rooting for you!
Jen, I am sorry this first IVF cycle has not been smooth sailing. I'm sure it is disheartening news after having such strong initial success. Please do not lose hope in your 3 embryos. Yes, I know you should have had a lot more after having so many retrieved but the truth is that it only takes 1. I only ended up with 4 high quality embryos and the first one took. So don't lose hope. I will pray that those three are healthy and strong and you can do your transfer next cycle. Have you thought about implanting two versus one a little more? In your shoes, I think I might do two now given the circumstances to up my chances. Anyways, stay hopeful my friend. We are all rooting for you!
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Jen- Wow! I can't imagine how you must be feeling having your RE allude to possible mistakes.
But at least she is going to "humor" you so that you can get some more information. It sounds like they are a reputable office, though so hopefully their track record will continue with you. I'm hoping for fantastic news for your three lil blastocysts! 
Mlk - Aw poo on the BFN! Your like 8DPO, right? So hopefully it's just too early! Would've been a great St. Paddy's day present though for sure!
Enbc- I totally hear you on the trouble sleeping! Daylight savings has completely thrown me off and I can't recall ever even noticing it before! Am I getting old? Hope not! Hopefully the gas was just a coincidence! I couldn't imagine being lactose intolerant I love me some dairy!
Tammy- I'm the same way about wanting to know when I ovulate, even though I haven't been TTC! I guess I can admit that I am kind of a control freak too!
Curly-Woo-hoo for spotting!
Hope you're off the bench ASAP!
Trekkie- I'm new around here, but I cant remember... How long have you been TTC and how long have you been charting? I'm not diagnosed with PCOS, but I can relate to long cycles. I have had some DOOZY cycles!
When I first went off the pill I had 4-5 almost textbook charts (besides a short luteal phase). But then all H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks broke loose! I had one cycle that was 89 days that was actually ovulatory, but several that were likely anovulatory! I took a break from charting temps for a while and instead began recording cycle length only and things seem to be a little better now for some reason (still have longish cycles and a shortish luteal phase though, so we'll see when it's time), but just letting you know I can relate. Good times!
Dandi- Hope you O soon! I could never figure out OPKs they always looked positive to me...
Bright- Aw man! What a bummer you went all the way there for nothing. Hope AF hits you soon! Sounds like it can be any day now! I know it's been like that for a while, but hopefully very very very soon! Good luck with jury duty!
Yeah, you might be right about my weight. I was at the low end of a healthy BMI before, and now I am just at the high end. It's funny to think maybe I was a bit too skinny at the time because of course I don't recall *feeling* skinny then! I do remember my OBGYN asking if I had recently lost weight when I complained of my irregular cycles but I hadn't at the time, I was just that weight for a long time. I am trying to be as healthy as possible in the time being, so eating a little better and exercising regularly. But you are right, it's not really a big deal and I'm not going to put off TTC over it. I'll post a pic of our pooch "Werm" too. We just love him and I'm working on forgiving him for the BBT incident!
AFM, Just getting all of my ducks in a row for TTC. Using up all my teeth whitening gel, and going to make a dentist appointment soon. I'm also over due for a pap. I'm trying to switch my medical group so that I can deliver at the hospital I want to when the time comes (yes, I am a planner!). So the group I want to join does not have any OBGYNs that can be your primary doctor (which is what I've had in the past). But once you are in their group you can see one of their OBGYN's and they are all highly rated. My other option is to go back to my old OBGYN who is in a different group but he delivers at the hospital I want anyway. He is also an RE which might help if we run into a snag TTC (and I have a history of long or anovulatory cycles) but he is also a male (duh!) and I am thinking it might be nice to deliver with a female who has done it before. Also, he has some gnarly reviews, that say he can be cold and doesn't have a good bedside manner. But I have met with him before and liked him (I didn't LOVE him, but I found him very knowledgeable and didn't mind his straight-forward attitude). So what would you do?
Oh and, last night we went to visit a close friend of mine who had a baby 3 weeks ago. DH held the baby for the 3rd time and it was soooo sweet, each time he gets better at it! He went from declining to even hold the baby the first time we came over (he's afraid he will break it) to holding him for like a half an hour and really enjoying playing with him (as much as you can with a newborn) and talking in his own little baby language. Anyway, it was really nice seeing him in that role and picturing what an awesome dad he will be!
And in other news, my little sister who is pregnant with twins found out today that they are both girls! Yay for shopping for cute girly stuff! No one knows about our TTC plans so it will be interesting if we got pregnant now too. I have to admit for a second I wondered if we should go forward with our plans when I found out my sister was pregnant because of the potential overlap. We had planned for May a long time ago, but I didn't expect my sister to get pregnant since she is not married yet and I had no idea they were trying. I just know she will make a comment about "copying" since she is always the one to blurt out things like that. But we just can't put it off any longer and I'll just have to not care whether or not she believes that this was something we had planned before finding out about her. I do love being an aunt though and this will make 6 nieces and nephews!!!
Okay, I'll shut up now... Y'all asked for it!
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Jen- Wow! I can't imagine how you must be feeling having your RE allude to possible mistakes.
But at least she is going to "humor" you so that you can get some more information. It sounds like they are a reputable office, though so hopefully their track record will continue with you. I'm hoping for fantastic news for your three lil blastocysts! Mlk - Aw poo on the BFN! Your like 8DPO, right? So hopefully it's just too early! Would've been a great St. Paddy's day present though for sure!
Enbc- I totally hear you on the trouble sleeping! Daylight savings has completely thrown me off and I can't recall ever even noticing it before! Am I getting old? Hope not! Hopefully the gas was just a coincidence! I couldn't imagine being lactose intolerant I love me some dairy!
Tammy- I'm the same way about wanting to know when I ovulate, even though I haven't been TTC! I guess I can admit that I am kind of a control freak too!
Curly-Woo-hoo for spotting!
Hope you're off the bench ASAP!Trekkie- I'm new around here, but I cant remember... How long have you been TTC and how long have you been charting? I'm not diagnosed with PCOS, but I can relate to long cycles. I have had some DOOZY cycles!
When I first went off the pill I had 4-5 almost textbook charts (besides a short luteal phase). But then all H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks broke loose! I had one cycle that was 89 days that was actually ovulatory, but several that were likely anovulatory! I took a break from charting temps for a while and instead began recording cycle length only and things seem to be a little better now for some reason (still have longish cycles and a shortish luteal phase though, so we'll see when it's time), but just letting you know I can relate. Good times! Dandi- Hope you O soon! I could never figure out OPKs they always looked positive to me...
Bright- Aw man! What a bummer you went all the way there for nothing. Hope AF hits you soon! Sounds like it can be any day now! I know it's been like that for a while, but hopefully very very very soon! Good luck with jury duty!
Yeah, you might be right about my weight. I was at the low end of a healthy BMI before, and now I am just at the high end. It's funny to think maybe I was a bit too skinny at the time because of course I don't recall *feeling* skinny then! I do remember my OBGYN asking if I had recently lost weight when I complained of my irregular cycles but I hadn't at the time, I was just that weight for a long time. I am trying to be as healthy as possible in the time being, so eating a little better and exercising regularly. But you are right, it's not really a big deal and I'm not going to put off TTC over it. I'll post a pic of our pooch "Werm" too. We just love him and I'm working on forgiving him for the BBT incident!AFM, Just getting all of my ducks in a row for TTC. Using up all my teeth whitening gel, and going to make a dentist appointment soon. I'm also over due for a pap. I'm trying to switch my medical group so that I can deliver at the hospital I want to when the time comes (yes, I am a planner!). So the group I want to join does not have any OBGYNs that can be your primary doctor (which is what I've had in the past). But once you are in their group you can see one of their OBGYN's and they are all highly rated. My other option is to go back to my old OBGYN who is in a different group but he delivers at the hospital I want anyway. He is also an RE which might help if we run into a snag TTC (and I have a history of long or anovulatory cycles) but he is also a male (duh!) and I am thinking it might be nice to deliver with a female who has done it before. Also, he has some gnarly reviews, that say he can be cold and doesn't have a good bedside manner. But I have met with him before and liked him (I didn't LOVE him, but I found him very knowledgeable and didn't mind his straight-forward attitude). So what would you do?
Oh and, last night we went to visit a close friend of mine who had a baby 3 weeks ago. DH held the baby for the 3rd time and it was soooo sweet, each time he gets better at it! He went from declining to even hold the baby the first time we came over (he's afraid he will break it) to holding him for like a half an hour and really enjoying playing with him (as much as you can with a newborn) and talking in his own little baby language. Anyway, it was really nice seeing him in that role and picturing what an awesome dad he will be!
And in other news, my little sister who is pregnant with twins found out today that they are both girls! Yay for shopping for cute girly stuff! No one knows about our TTC plans so it will be interesting if we got pregnant now too. I have to admit for a second I wondered if we should go forward with our plans when I found out my sister was pregnant because of the potential overlap. We had planned for May a long time ago, but I didn't expect my sister to get pregnant since she is not married yet and I had no idea they were trying. I just know she will make a comment about "copying" since she is always the one to blurt out things like that. But we just can't put it off any longer and I'll just have to not care whether or not she believes that this was something we had planned before finding out about her. I do love being an aunt though and this will make 6 nieces and nephews!!!
Okay, I'll shut up now... Y'all asked for it!
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And here is Werm our Cockapoo!
It's not a great picture but it is the most recent. He's checking out the bathroom in the cabin we stayed in up in Big Bear a few weeks ago. We call him a "cat/dog" because he prefers to be elevated and will climb over everything! His favorite is sleeping on tables...
And here is Werm our Cockapoo!
It's not a great picture but it is the most recent. He's checking out the bathroom in the cabin we stayed in up in Big Bear a few weeks ago. We call him a "cat/dog" because he prefers to be elevated and will climb over everything! His favorite is sleeping on tables...
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Aww mia! Werm is such a doll!!! It must be hard to stay mad at that little face And if the time is right for you guys go for it! Life doesn't wait for you! Within the last 2 months at work, seven girls have announced pregnancies, all full time and all roughly my age but junior to me. My boss pointed his finger at me and told me (in jest) that he's have a breakdown if I got pregnant too! Little does he know what we are plotting... And huge congrats on your impending auntiehood!!
Naww sorry to hear that mlk, I was hoping for an awesome St Pat's Day surprise for you!! Thanks for sharing your experience with me, I reckon I did O on about CD 15 this time, as my boobs are super tender today as they usually are 48 hours or so after O. Other things were in place as they should be I guess, high soft cervix and watery CM (no EWCMthough, grr!!). Sooooo, fingers crossed! I didn't use OPKs though as I can see myself getting a bit neurotic with them, so we just BDed every second day and will see what happens next. I'll probably get some OPKs for next cycle though.
Bright, all good thanks!! Grr, so sorry you're getting all these mixed messages from the Dr and the nurse, like you're not having a tough enough time already! Big hugs sweetheart. I hope at least you get an interesting case for jury duty! I wormed my way out of it when I was called up for it, I'm such a piker
Aw enbcfsobe, sorry about the lack of sleep and nasty dairy stuff! You poor thing. I hope your 2ww flies by, hang in there lovey!
Thanks for the good vibes Jen, I hope so too! I've ben thinking of you alot hon, and am willing those 3 little eggles to thrive!!
Hello to JGator and mp! I hope you're both super well and those tiny beans of yours are healthy and growing at an alarming rate!! So rapt for you both.
Trekkie, I took your advice and that's what we did! Hopefully it'll do the trick!
Hi tammy, Curly, rachel, HOT, Prana and LtlF, I hope you're all having a lovely relaxing weekend!
Not much going on this side of the black stump, I guess I'm in my 2ww as I don't know exactly when I Oed but I reckon it was Friday, based on how sore the girls are today!
I haven't temped for a while as it's just too disruptive to my sleep, and that coupled with the nerves associated with TCC was counterproductive for me, given that I am a shiftworker also and have erratic sleep patterns. So I'm very unsure this cycle, but whatever happens happens of course!
Aww mia! Werm is such a doll!!! It must be hard to stay mad at that little face
And if the time is right for you guys go for it! Life doesn't wait for you! Within the last 2 months at work, seven girls have announced pregnancies, all full time and all roughly my age but junior to me. My boss pointed his finger at me and told me (in jest) that he's have a breakdown if I got pregnant too! Little does he know what we are plotting... And huge congrats on your impending auntiehood!!Naww sorry to hear that mlk, I was hoping for an awesome St Pat's Day surprise for you!! Thanks for sharing your experience with me, I reckon I did O on about CD 15 this time, as my boobs are super tender today as they usually are 48 hours or so after O. Other things were in place as they should be I guess, high soft cervix and watery CM (no EWCMthough, grr!!). Sooooo, fingers crossed! I didn't use OPKs though as I can see myself getting a bit neurotic with them, so we just BDed every second day and will see what happens next. I'll probably get some OPKs for next cycle though.
Bright, all good thanks!! Grr, so sorry you're getting all these mixed messages from the Dr and the nurse, like you're not having a tough enough time already! Big hugs sweetheart. I hope at least you get an interesting case for jury duty! I wormed my way out of it when I was called up for it, I'm such a piker
Aw enbcfsobe, sorry about the lack of sleep and nasty dairy stuff! You poor thing. I hope your 2ww flies by, hang in there lovey!
Thanks for the good vibes Jen, I hope so too! I've ben thinking of you alot hon, and am willing those 3 little eggles to thrive!!
Hello to JGator and mp! I hope you're both super well and those tiny beans of yours are healthy and growing at an alarming rate!!
So rapt for you both.Trekkie, I took your advice and that's what we did! Hopefully it'll do the trick!
Hi tammy, Curly, rachel, HOT, Prana and LtlF, I hope you're all having a lovely relaxing weekend!
Not much going on this side of the black stump, I guess I'm in my 2ww as I don't know exactly when I Oed but I reckon it was Friday, based on how sore the girls are today!
I haven't temped for a while as it's just too disruptive to my sleep, and that coupled with the nerves associated with TCC was counterproductive for me, given that I am a shiftworker also and have erratic sleep patterns. So I'm very unsure this cycle, but whatever happens happens of course!
mlk
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Hi everyone, urgh back at work today, was very hard to get up as it felt like my weekend just flw by.
Mia, what a cutie. I miss my puppy so much, he was a boxer with so much personality and he died last year at 3 years old. I keep on asking DH to get another one, but it is very hard for us if we are away as we have no one to look after a dog. Think we will put it off for another year or two.
Dandi, yay for oing and getting in some BD action too. Hope this month is your month!
Hi to everyone else
Well I think I am out this month, and AF is around the corner. I am 10DPO and have had a temp drop for each of the last 4 days, todays was at the coverline. I had some pain last night too, which I guess is pre AF pain (which I have never had before). I kept on getting shooting pains in my RHS lower back last night and then it moved to my left crotch area. Really weird. I hope that is not going to be how I feel every month. I was also so cold that I wore winter pjs to bed last night, when summer only ended 3 weeks ago!
Any insight into my chart would be appreciated.
My Ovulation Chart
Hi everyone, urgh back at work today, was very hard to get up as it felt like my weekend just flw by.
Mia, what a cutie. I miss my puppy so much, he was a boxer with so much personality and he died last year at 3 years old. I keep on asking DH to get another one, but it is very hard for us if we are away as we have no one to look after a dog. Think we will put it off for another year or two.
Dandi, yay for oing and getting in some BD action too. Hope this month is your month!
Hi to everyone else
Well I think I am out this month, and AF is around the corner. I am 10DPO and have had a temp drop for each of the last 4 days, todays was at the coverline. I had some pain last night too, which I guess is pre AF pain (which I have never had before). I kept on getting shooting pains in my RHS lower back last night and then it moved to my left crotch area. Really weird. I hope that is not going to be how I feel every month. I was also so cold that I wore winter pjs to bed last night, when summer only ended 3 weeks ago!
Any insight into my chart would be appreciated.
My Ovulation Chart
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MLK, maybe implantantion dip and associated pains? Let's see what tomorrow's temp brings. I took Royal Jelly for several few months including my BFP cycle. So, I think it's a good idea. Once you get pregnant though, you should stop as they say the baby could be allergic to bees and it's potentially dangerous at that point.
Dandi, happy TWWing. I hope it blows by for you.
Mia, congrats on 2 new nieces. My sister has 5 kids and my SIL has 1 so I have 6 nieces/nephews too. Good to hear how adorable your DH was with the baby too.
Jen, how are you holding up? I guess 1 week left till they have an update on the testing. You're halfway there. I also heard that Coq-10 is good. I think I read the well-regarded Colorado fertility center has it on their list of supplements to take.
Bright, how are you doing? Any progress with AF? My next scan is Friday afternoon. Counting down the days, and hoping the bean is growing.
MP, how's everything going? I will possibly join you over in JBP after my scan on Friday.
AFM, not much new. I think I'm 7 weeks today. Not much going on symptom-wise. Dying to get my next ultrasound which is scheduled on Friday afternoon.
MLK, maybe implantantion dip and associated pains? Let's see what tomorrow's temp brings. I took Royal Jelly for several few months including my BFP cycle. So, I think it's a good idea. Once you get pregnant though, you should stop as they say the baby could be allergic to bees and it's potentially dangerous at that point.
Dandi, happy TWWing. I hope it blows by for you.
Mia, congrats on 2 new nieces. My sister has 5 kids and my SIL has 1 so I have 6 nieces/nephews too. Good to hear how adorable your DH was with the baby too.
Jen, how are you holding up? I guess 1 week left till they have an update on the testing. You're halfway there. I also heard that Coq-10 is good. I think I read the well-regarded Colorado fertility center has it on their list of supplements to take.
Bright, how are you doing? Any progress with AF? My next scan is Friday afternoon. Counting down the days, and hoping the bean is growing.
MP, how's everything going? I will possibly join you over in JBP after my scan on Friday.
AFM, not much new. I think I'm 7 weeks today. Not much going on symptom-wise. Dying to get my next ultrasound which is scheduled on Friday afternoon.
mlk
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JGator, the wait must be driving you insance, hoping Friday rolls around very soon. Yay for 7 weeks!
I too thought the pains might have been implantation related but my temp has been low for 4 days, I thought that an implantation dip was only 1 day? This whole TTC thing is doing my head in and its only been 1 proper cycle .
JGator, the wait must be driving you insance, hoping Friday rolls around very soon. Yay for 7 weeks!
I too thought the pains might have been implantation related but my temp has been low for 4 days, I thought that an implantation dip was only 1 day? This whole TTC thing is doing my head in and its only been 1 proper cycle .
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Hi Ladies,
Not a lot of time, just wanted to pop in and say that I hope everyone's had a good weekend. I think I O'd late late last night/early this morning. Yesterday was my 35th birthday, so it would be really nice to get our BFP this month. I am a little bummed about our timing, only got the day before O and day of, but I'm clinging to that whole "only takes one time" thing. We'll just have to wait and see! Fingers crossed for all of us.
Hi Ladies,
Not a lot of time, just wanted to pop in and say that I hope everyone's had a good weekend. I think I O'd late late last night/early this morning. Yesterday was my 35th birthday, so it would be really nice to get our BFP this month. I am a little bummed about our timing, only got the day before O and day of, but I'm clinging to that whole "only takes one time" thing. We'll just have to wait and see! Fingers crossed for all of us.
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Tammy, hope you had a wonderful birthday! And yes, once is all it takes. Hoping you have a little late birthday surprise in a couple of weeks!
JGator, I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed extra tight that you have a great scan on Friday. The wait is SO hard, but I’m thinking good thoughts for you! Hope you are feeling well, and yes, you should definitely move on over to JBP when you feel up to it.
Bright, as always, I’m sending good thoughts your way!
Jen, hope you are holding up well. Still praying for good test results!
Good luck to everyone else in the 2WW! I’m still cheering you all on!
Tammy, hope you had a wonderful birthday! And yes, once is all it takes. Hoping you have a little late birthday surprise in a couple of weeks!
JGator, I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed extra tight that you have a great scan on Friday. The wait is SO hard, but I’m thinking good thoughts for you! Hope you are feeling well, and yes, you should definitely move on over to JBP when you feel up to it.
Bright, as always, I’m sending good thoughts your way!
Jen, hope you are holding up well. Still praying for good test results!
Good luck to everyone else in the 2WW! I’m still cheering you all on!
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Hello, everyone!
Jen - I would have been frustrated by the conversation that you had with your RE, though at least she is tuned into how you are feeling about getting the sperm analysis done. Hang in there. You should know more soon, right? Still thinking positive thoughts for you.
Enbc - How are you doing? Did AF stay away?
Bright - Did you go in for the u/s this weekend? If I remember from past posts, your RE's office hasn't had the best track record when it comes to communication, do they? Frustrating. Hope jury duty doesn't keep you tied up too long.
Mia - Could Werm be any cuter??? Regarding choosing a doc, as long as you are comfortable with him, that's all that is important, IMO. Personally, I need to know someone is competent and has a good reputation, but I really need compassion. I need to feel like my doctor understands where I'm coming from and gives me time when I need it. Good luck.
Dandi - Good luck to you in your TWW!
mlk - I know the dropping temps are discouraging, but you're really not out until AF shows up.
Tammy - Happy Birthday! Hope you did something fun to celebrate. Oh, and I agree with pupp - that timing sounds great.
Greetings to anyone I may have missed!
AFM, weekend was gorgeous here! Spent Saturday night sitting outside enjoying the weather with good friends, and yesterday DH and I met some friends for drinks outside before we went to a Blackhawks game (we are both huge hockey fans). Would have loved another day to enjoy this summer-like weather.
AF did indeed show up, so I'm on CD4. So... here we go! I'm temping again, but I think the warmer weather may be affecting them, as they are *much* higher than normal. And I'm already worried about when I'm going to O, as I think I may be out of town for work if this cycle is anything like my previous cycles. Aaargh. If I can, I'll try to work my trip around it. We'll see how it goes. Trying to keep my control-freak cray-cray tendencies away and just go with the flow.
Hello, everyone!
Jen - I would have been frustrated by the conversation that you had with your RE, though at least she is tuned into how you are feeling about getting the sperm analysis done. Hang in there. You should know more soon, right? Still thinking positive thoughts for you.
Enbc - How are you doing? Did AF stay away?
Bright - Did you go in for the u/s this weekend? If I remember from past posts, your RE's office hasn't had the best track record when it comes to communication, do they? Frustrating. Hope jury duty doesn't keep you tied up too long.
Mia - Could Werm be any cuter??? Regarding choosing a doc, as long as you are comfortable with him, that's all that is important, IMO. Personally, I need to know someone is competent and has a good reputation, but I really need compassion. I need to feel like my doctor understands where I'm coming from and gives me time when I need it. Good luck.
Dandi - Good luck to you in your TWW!
mlk - I know the dropping temps are discouraging, but you're really not out until AF shows up.
Tammy - Happy Birthday! Hope you did something fun to celebrate. Oh, and I agree with pupp - that timing sounds great.
Greetings to anyone I may have missed!
AFM, weekend was gorgeous here! Spent Saturday night sitting outside enjoying the weather with good friends, and yesterday DH and I met some friends for drinks outside before we went to a Blackhawks game (we are both huge hockey fans). Would have loved another day to enjoy this summer-like weather.
AF did indeed show up, so I'm on CD4. So... here we go! I'm temping again, but I think the warmer weather may be affecting them, as they are *much* higher than normal. And I'm already worried about when I'm going to O, as I think I may be out of town for work if this cycle is anything like my previous cycles. Aaargh. If I can, I'll try to work my trip around it. We'll see how it goes. Trying to keep my control-freak cray-cray tendencies away and just go with the flow.
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Just a quick hello!
Tammy -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Here's hoping you get your wish!
mlk -- i had 2 days low temps (right around coverline), then it went back up. now i had spotting this AM, so AF is almost surely on the way. expecting full flow by this afternoon. this seems to confirm that my LP is only 10 days. i didn't have much cramping, only some bloating. hope your result is better than mine!! tried looking up more info about temp dips and such, but info is conflicting and basically says you can't judge temps on a day-by-day basis. ugh.
Just a quick hello!
Tammy -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Here's hoping you get your wish!
mlk -- i had 2 days low temps (right around coverline), then it went back up. now i had spotting this AM, so AF is almost surely on the way. expecting full flow by this afternoon. this seems to confirm that my LP is only 10 days. i didn't have much cramping, only some bloating. hope your result is better than mine!! tried looking up more info about temp dips and such, but info is conflicting and basically says you can't judge temps on a day-by-day basis. ugh.
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Mp, I'm sorry you haven't been sleeping well. One of my few pregnancy symptoms was that I woke up every morning around 4am to pee. (I usually sleep through the night, when I don't have insomnia that is.) I don't know what causes it, (it surely can't be pressure on the bladder this soon) but hope you get some relief soon!
Mlk, so sorry for the bfn. I hope you had a fun St. Patrick's day anyway.
It's not over till af shows, though. Still holding out hope for you. My implantation dip with my bfp lasted several days.
Mia, yeah, it's funny about weight. Sometimes the body functions better with a little more junk in the trunk, as you said. At one point in my life I lost a lot of weight and didn't have a period in over a year. At the time it was sort of nice not to have to deal with that (I was single & not ttc & also didn't really know the ramifications). Once I gained some weight back, my cycles resumed. You know your body best.
Werm is just adorable! Thanks for posting a pic! That's so funny about his cat like tendencies. My cat plays fetch so sometimes I call her a cat-dog too!
You're smart to get your ducks in a row Pre-ttc. As for docs, it might be nice to have one who is also a RE, but I'd go for the one you feel most comfortable with. Keep us posted on what you decide.
I wouldn't worry about trying while yours sis is pg. I don't think the decision on when to have children should be ruled by when others decide to do so & you'll never know how long it will take. Plus, it could be fun to be pg together!
Dandi, thanks for the hug. I kinda hope I don't get selected as a juror, but I'll serve if I need to. How'd you wormy your way out?
Fingers crossed for you in your 2ww!
Jgator, can't wait till your next u/s! Hope your bean is growing like mad. Glad you're still feeling well. Continued dust your way.
Tammy, happy birthday! I hope you get a belated birthday present in the form of a bfp. Your timing sounds right on!
Curly, thanks for asking. I didn't wind up going in to the doc this weekend (we were traveling & didn't wind up being able to make it) but I might try for later this week if I can.
I'm so glad af showed up! Yay! Send her to my house when she's finished at yours.
I've heard temps can be erratic after a m/c so maybe that's what's going on. I hope this month you get your sticky bean!
Enbc, so sorry it looks like af is on the way. Here's hoping it isn't or next month is your lucky month.
Afm, still no af. It's been 46 days since my d&c & I'm starting to get pretty anxious. I've also been cramping on & off for the past week or 2, which gets me excited it might finally be on its way, but nothing yet. Dh mentioned yesterday that it will likely be 4 months since our bfp before we can try again. That made me pretty depressed. I just dyed my hair (so much grey to cover!) & it's still thinning like crazy. I'm not a happy camper lately. I didn't wind up seeing the doc over the weekend but might try to go in this week (if jury duty schedule permits) to see if I can figure out what's going on.
Mp, I'm sorry you haven't been sleeping well. One of my few pregnancy symptoms was that I woke up every morning around 4am to pee. (I usually sleep through the night, when I don't have insomnia that is.) I don't know what causes it, (it surely can't be pressure on the bladder this soon) but hope you get some relief soon!
Mlk, so sorry for the bfn. I hope you had a fun St. Patrick's day anyway.
It's not over till af shows, though. Still holding out hope for you. My implantation dip with my bfp lasted several days.
Mia, yeah, it's funny about weight. Sometimes the body functions better with a little more junk in the trunk, as you said. At one point in my life I lost a lot of weight and didn't have a period in over a year. At the time it was sort of nice not to have to deal with that (I was single & not ttc & also didn't really know the ramifications). Once I gained some weight back, my cycles resumed. You know your body best.
Werm is just adorable! Thanks for posting a pic! That's so funny about his cat like tendencies. My cat plays fetch so sometimes I call her a cat-dog too!
You're smart to get your ducks in a row Pre-ttc. As for docs, it might be nice to have one who is also a RE, but I'd go for the one you feel most comfortable with. Keep us posted on what you decide.
I wouldn't worry about trying while yours sis is pg. I don't think the decision on when to have children should be ruled by when others decide to do so & you'll never know how long it will take. Plus, it could be fun to be pg together!
Dandi, thanks for the hug. I kinda hope I don't get selected as a juror, but I'll serve if I need to. How'd you wormy your way out?
Fingers crossed for you in your 2ww!
Jgator, can't wait till your next u/s! Hope your bean is growing like mad. Glad you're still feeling well. Continued dust your way.
Tammy, happy birthday! I hope you get a belated birthday present in the form of a bfp. Your timing sounds right on!
Curly, thanks for asking. I didn't wind up going in to the doc this weekend (we were traveling & didn't wind up being able to make it) but I might try for later this week if I can.
I'm so glad af showed up! Yay! Send her to my house when she's finished at yours.
I've heard temps can be erratic after a m/c so maybe that's what's going on. I hope this month you get your sticky bean!
Enbc, so sorry it looks like af is on the way. Here's hoping it isn't or next month is your lucky month.
Afm, still no af. It's been 46 days since my d&c & I'm starting to get pretty anxious. I've also been cramping on & off for the past week or 2, which gets me excited it might finally be on its way, but nothing yet. Dh mentioned yesterday that it will likely be 4 months since our bfp before we can try again. That made me pretty depressed. I just dyed my hair (so much grey to cover!) & it's still thinning like crazy. I'm not a happy camper lately. I didn't wind up seeing the doc over the weekend but might try to go in this week (if jury duty schedule permits) to see if I can figure out what's going on.
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Hi Girls,
Bright, I just came in to say *big hugs* and I hope that AF shows soon for you, you need a break.
I hope everyone is doing well. I think that this TWW I am going to do the unthinkable and just let go of neurotic symptom spotting, endless web surfing on statistics and stalking this thread all day/every day. As much as I'd love to wallow in TTC-ness, I need to really focus on everything else in life for the next two weeks.
So with that, I will (hopefully..) put away my thermometer after I get my CL temp tomorrow and set my test date for 3/31/12. That's 14 DPO and would be officially late. No early testing, no checking CP and CM even though everything says that you can't tell if you're pregnant or not. Nada. This month I've temped 7 our of 14 (well 8 out of 15 now) days and it truly feels good. Time passes faster it seems and I'm really giving this "relax" at least a month.
That said, praying hard for every single one of you wonderful ladies...and myself too, cause I'm not THAT selfless.
Hi Girls,
Bright, I just came in to say *big hugs* and I hope that AF shows soon for you, you need a break.
I hope everyone is doing well. I think that this TWW I am going to do the unthinkable and just let go of neurotic symptom spotting, endless web surfing on statistics and stalking this thread all day/every day. As much as I'd love to wallow in TTC-ness, I need to really focus on everything else in life for the next two weeks.
So with that, I will (hopefully..) put away my thermometer after I get my CL temp tomorrow and set my test date for 3/31/12. That's 14 DPO and would be officially late. No early testing, no checking CP and CM even though everything says that you can't tell if you're pregnant or not. Nada. This month I've temped 7 our of 14 (well 8 out of 15 now) days and it truly feels good. Time passes faster it seems and I'm really giving this "relax" at least a month.
That said, praying hard for every single one of you wonderful ladies...and myself too, cause I'm not THAT selfless.
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Just a quick post to reply to Bright (will be back for more later). I just ordered this http://www.xfusionhair.info/ for my hair as I am getting desperate. Will let you know how it goes. There are other brands too. I have been trying to locate it in hair supply shops for two months but just found it on Strawberry Net (not sure if you have it in the US). I will try anything. Sorry to hear your hair is still thinning and that the witch is yet to show up.
Oh and by the way, BFN this morning at 11dpo.
Just a quick post to reply to Bright (will be back for more later). I just ordered this http://www.xfusionhair.info/ for my hair as I am getting desperate. Will let you know how it goes. There are other brands too. I have been trying to locate it in hair supply shops for two months but just found it on Strawberry Net (not sure if you have it in the US). I will try anything. Sorry to hear your hair is still thinning and that the witch is yet to show up.
Oh and by the way, BFN this morning at 11dpo.
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Ok now I am confused. Just went to the bathroom and had a few pink/red spots on the toilet paper. Does this sound like implantation bleeding or early AF (i'm 11dpo)? Slight temp rise this morning and I am now 1.5 after the stabbing back pains over the weekend.
When are you supposed to see implantation bleeding? Immediately after the implanting/cramps, after the dip or a day or two later?
Also does three or four spots count? For whats its worth I checked cm and its creamy.
Ok now I am confused. Just went to the bathroom and had a few pink/red spots on the toilet paper. Does this sound like implantation bleeding or early AF (i'm 11dpo)? Slight temp rise this morning and I am now 1.5 after the stabbing back pains over the weekend.
When are you supposed to see implantation bleeding? Immediately after the implanting/cramps, after the dip or a day or two later?
Also does three or four spots count? For whats its worth I checked cm and its creamy.
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MLK, I think implantation spotting can appear in a variety of ways (but most people don't get it). I often had a teensy bit of spotting (mainly internal) a couple days before AF arrived. But then on the month I got my BFP, I had actual red bleeding on toilet paper on 12DPO AFTER I had gotten a faint positive on a test earlier in the day. I thought for sure AF had arrived, but then it just stopped. I'm not sure if that was true implantation bleeding or what it was. All of that is to say that I don't think you can ever know if it implantation spotting until after the fact. But crossing my fingers it is implantation spotting in your case!
MLK, I think implantation spotting can appear in a variety of ways (but most people don't get it). I often had a teensy bit of spotting (mainly internal) a couple days before AF arrived. But then on the month I got my BFP, I had actual red bleeding on toilet paper on 12DPO AFTER I had gotten a faint positive on a test earlier in the day. I thought for sure AF had arrived, but then it just stopped. I'm not sure if that was true implantation bleeding or what it was. All of that is to say that I don't think you can ever know if it implantation spotting until after the fact. But crossing my fingers it is implantation spotting in your case!
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MLK, I never had implantation spotting on either of my 2 BFPs. So, no help to you. Maybe try POASing again? A temp increase sounds promising though.
Tammy, good luck with stopping all of your symptom checking. I still temp by the way.
I may stop if all goes well this Friday. Good luck in your TWW.
Bright, so sorry AF has not shown up yet. She sure is taking her time. I think the cramps are a good sign though. Too bad they don't have something like an OPK for AF. I was pretty certain you would see AF on/before week 6.
enbcfsobe, I hope AF stayed away.
Curly, congrats on AF arriving. On my first cycle post MC, my temps were erratic and I would not have been able to pinpoint O without the OPK which I did get a positive on one day mid-cycle. I never got a coverline or a confirmed O on FF, but I just took the OPK line as proof I O'ed that cycle.
Hi, MP, thanks for the well wishes. 3 days till the ultrasound. Feeling pretty well. Just slight bouts of nausea that come and go quickly and some crampy feelings when I sleep on my stomach. Oh, and heart burn. How could I forget that.
MLK, I never had implantation spotting on either of my 2 BFPs. So, no help to you. Maybe try POASing again? A temp increase sounds promising though.
Tammy, good luck with stopping all of your symptom checking. I still temp by the way.
I may stop if all goes well this Friday. Good luck in your TWW.Bright, so sorry AF has not shown up yet. She sure is taking her time. I think the cramps are a good sign though. Too bad they don't have something like an OPK for AF. I was pretty certain you would see AF on/before week 6.
enbcfsobe, I hope AF stayed away.
Curly, congrats on AF arriving. On my first cycle post MC, my temps were erratic and I would not have been able to pinpoint O without the OPK which I did get a positive on one day mid-cycle. I never got a coverline or a confirmed O on FF, but I just took the OPK line as proof I O'ed that cycle.
Hi, MP, thanks for the well wishes. 3 days till the ultrasound. Feeling pretty well. Just slight bouts of nausea that come and go quickly and some crampy feelings when I sleep on my stomach. Oh, and heart burn. How could I forget that.
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MLK my imantation spotting was more like a week after my BFP on 11dpo. I think it can come at various times though and there is no real rule of thumb. Mine was enough to make me think AF was coming (or I was mc'ing) but just a little bit just once and I didn't need a pad or anything and then it went back to creamy cm. fingers crossed it was implantation spotting lady!
Also, Jgator, lots of luck and dust on Friday! I hope all goes well and you join us over in JBP. Fingers crossed!
MLK my imantation spotting was more like a week after my BFP on 11dpo. I think it can come at various times though and there is no real rule of thumb. Mine was enough to make me think AF was coming (or I was mc'ing) but just a little bit just once and I didn't need a pad or anything and then it went back to creamy cm. fingers crossed it was implantation spotting lady!
Also, Jgator, lots of luck and dust on Friday! I hope all goes well and you join us over in JBP. Fingers crossed!
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Dandi- Thanks for the compliments on Werm. He is such a lovable creature that it is definitely impossible to stay mad at him for very long. 7 PREGNANCIES!!! Just, wow! That's a lot in 2 months! Hope you are number 8 soon enough!
MLK- Aw I am so sorry to hear about your puppy 3 years is soooo young! If you don't mind me asking, what happened? The guy in my avatar was 9 when we lost him almost 2 years ago and I am still not completely over it. He was partially paralyzed for several years before but we really weren't prepared to lose him. Anyway, hugs I definitely know how it feels to lose a furbaby. I think it may be a good idea to put off getting another for a while too. I have to admit it would be so nice to be able to go away for the weekend and not have to worry about who will watch the dog. Werm's very high maintenance too so I worry about what our life will be like with a dog and a baby. I'm exhausted just thinking about it... As for your, chart and spotting, well I would say it could be implantation or not, really hard to say. Have you had more spotting? What does your chart look like now? Fingers Crossed for you!
JGator- Thanks for the congratulations on my nieces! I'm trying to find the perfect outfits to go with these headbands I found on etsy so the shopping continues! I'll be thinking of you on Friday and hope you see some heatbeat action up in there!
CurlySue- To answer your (rhetorical) question, YES Werm could be cuter! If he was better behaved that is... I am a behavior analyst so it is pretty crazy that my dog is not very well trained. Did I just admit to that? Oops! Well at least he is lovable! Hopefully you can still get temp shift even though your temps are higher than normal this cycle. Also, I have may or may not have the same "control-freak cray cray tenancies" that you speak of! Good luck this cycle!
Bright- Aw man I am soooo hoping AF shows up already! The cramping does sound like a good sign, though. Hoping she comes any second now! A cat that plays fetch?!?! That is amazeballs! So funny we both have Cat-Dogs! Well my plan for being more healthy is just that I am cutting down on fast food and soda by bring my lunch to work and working out when I can. I'm trying to do what I would do if I was pregnant anyway and I definitely wouldn't diet or hardcore exercise if I was. So hopefully my recent bout of "regularish" cycles will continue if I don't make any drastic changes.
Tammy- Putting that BBT away IS the unthinkable! It's so ironic that TTC can get so stressful and yet stress is counterproductive to TTC. Today I was listening to a pregnancy podcast about TTC (because I am weird and crazy) and they had an RE and therapist who were saying that women need to relax as much as possible when TTC, and they don't recommend temping if your cycle is at all predictable or testing before 14DPO. I know when I hear this stuff I think "yeah, not me, I'm gonna start testing at 8DPO because I know TTCers who got their BFP that early" or "if you can get early information from temping or testing, then WHY NOT?" But yes I do think what they said is true to some extent. I'm not one that believes that "just relaxing" will get you pregnant (so tired of hearing stories about people who adopted only to find themselves pregnant) but I do believe you should relax as much as possible because you never know how long the process will take. Anyway, I support you 200% and I hope when you finally do test it is a BFP!
AFM, I finally got a new BBT from CVS and I love it It takes forever to get a reading and I think that was what made the one from target so unreliable because that one only took like 5 seconds! So relieved now. I ovulated on Saturday and I am excited that I am now just 1 ovulation and 2 AFs away from getting things rolling! Thanks for the input on my doctor situation. I decided to stay with my doctor because I have to trust my own impression over some reviews I read online. Not much else to report for the time being...
Good luck everyone!
Dandi- Thanks for the compliments on Werm. He is such a lovable creature that it is definitely impossible to stay mad at him for very long.
7 PREGNANCIES!!! Just, wow! That's a lot in 2 months! Hope you are number 8 soon enough! MLK- Aw I am so sorry to hear about your puppy
3 years is soooo young! If you don't mind me asking, what happened? The guy in my avatar was 9 when we lost him almost 2 years ago and I am still not completely over it. He was partially paralyzed for several years before but we really weren't prepared to lose him. Anyway, hugs I definitely know how it feels to lose a furbaby. I think it may be a good idea to put off getting another for a while too. I have to admit it would be so nice to be able to go away for the weekend and not have to worry about who will watch the dog. Werm's very high maintenance too so I worry about what our life will be like with a dog and a baby. I'm exhausted just thinking about it... As for your, chart and spotting, well I would say it could be implantation or not, really hard to say. Have you had more spotting? What does your chart look like now? Fingers Crossed for you!JGator- Thanks for the congratulations on my nieces! I'm trying to find the perfect outfits to go with these headbands I found on etsy so the shopping continues!
I'll be thinking of you on Friday and hope you see some heatbeat action up in there!CurlySue- To answer your (rhetorical) question, YES Werm could be cuter! If he was better behaved that is...
I am a behavior analyst so it is pretty crazy that my dog is not very well trained. Did I just admit to that? Oops! Well at least he is lovable! Hopefully you can still get temp shift even though your temps are higher than normal this cycle. Also, I have may or may not have the same "control-freak cray cray tenancies" that you speak of! Good luck this cycle! Bright- Aw man I am soooo hoping AF shows up already! The cramping does sound like a good sign, though. Hoping she comes any second now! A cat that plays fetch?!?! That is amazeballs! So funny we both have Cat-Dogs! Well my plan for being more healthy is just that I am cutting down on fast food and soda by bring my lunch to work and working out when I can. I'm trying to do what I would do if I was pregnant anyway and I definitely wouldn't diet or hardcore exercise if I was. So hopefully my recent bout of "regularish" cycles will continue if I don't make any drastic changes.
Tammy- Putting that BBT away IS the unthinkable!
It's so ironic that TTC can get so stressful and yet stress is counterproductive to TTC. Today I was listening to a pregnancy podcast about TTC (because I am weird and crazy) and they had an RE and therapist who were saying that women need to relax as much as possible when TTC, and they don't recommend temping if your cycle is at all predictable or testing before 14DPO. I know when I hear this stuff I think "yeah, not me, I'm gonna start testing at 8DPO because I know TTCers who got their BFP that early" or "if you can get early information from temping or testing, then WHY NOT?" But yes I do think what they said is true to some extent. I'm not one that believes that "just relaxing" will get you pregnant (so tired of hearing stories about people who adopted only to find themselves pregnant) but I do believe you should relax as much as possible because you never know how long the process will take. Anyway, I support you 200% and I hope when you finally do test it is a BFP! AFM, I finally got a new BBT from CVS and I love it
It takes forever to get a reading and I think that was what made the one from target so unreliable because that one only took like 5 seconds! So relieved now. I ovulated on Saturday and I am excited that I am now just 1 ovulation and 2 AFs away from getting things rolling! Thanks for the input on my doctor situation. I decided to stay with my doctor because I have to trust my own impression over some reviews I read online. Not much else to report for the time being...Good luck everyone!
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mia, yep, that is pretty funny about the cat-dogs! Sounds like you have a good plan to be healthy & relaxed about this process (as much as possible). I'm glad you like your cvs bbt. I was frustrated with mine at first because it takes much longer to get a reading than my old thermometer, but it seems pretty accurate & is relatively quiet.
meg, thanks for checking in & for the support. How are you doing? I hope well & baking away. Are you feeling relaxed & confident yet? I worry about worrying all the time, even if I do get a sticky bean someday. (Geez...worrying about worrying. I need to chill!)
tammy, thanks for the hugs! I think you're wise to stop temping post-o. Once you've confirmed ovulation, all of the analysis just helps to drive you crazy. I think this cycle I might just put a test date on my calendar & try not to think about it until then. (Good luck, right?)
Hope you can relax & enjoy this time & get good news soon!
mlk, so sorry about the bfn (and the hair situation). It's so disheartening. I have something similar to the product you posted (hair fibers), but mine is called toppik. It works pretty well to disguise thinning & scalp show through, but is a little tougher to use at the hairline, which is one of my problems. Did you buy anything else from the website (shampoos, etc?) If so, let me know how you like them. I just bought a garlic shampoo (I know, ick!) my acupuncturist recommended, but haven't tried it yet.
As for the implantation bleeding, I didn't have any, but, from what the other ladies have said, maybe it could be? I guess you only know in hindsight. Fingers crossed your bfp is right around the corner!
JGator, yeah, I'm surprised how long this process has taken. That would be nice if they had something we could pee on to predict upcoming AF. So excited for your upcoming u/s. I hope you get to hear the heartbeat & have a great pic to share! Sounds like you're having some pregnancy symptoms too. Hopefully that's reassuring. Hugs to you.
jen, how are you holding up? Thinking of you & sending healthy blasocyst vibes. Hugs.
MP, thinking of you, as always.
Hi to enbc, curly, prana, hot, dandi, everyone else!
afm, good news & bad news. The good--I wasn't chosen as a juror & AF finally arrived today! So, I'm officially TTC again. I have to go in for an u/s on Thursday, then, assuming all goes well, I start clomid that night. The bad--it's a doozy! Cramps like I've never had before. I don't know if this is normal for the first cycle after m/c, but I hope it doesn't continue like this. I also got a bill from my doc's office for $600 for the d&c. Really? I expected insurance to cover this & am not pleased. I got a bill from them several weeks ago for "partial removal of ovary" (which kinda freaked me out, but apparently it was a coding error.) But that one was only for $200. Ugh. One more thing to deal with.
mia, yep, that is pretty funny about the cat-dogs! Sounds like you have a good plan to be healthy & relaxed about this process (as much as possible). I'm glad you like your cvs bbt. I was frustrated with mine at first because it takes much longer to get a reading than my old thermometer, but it seems pretty accurate & is relatively quiet.
meg, thanks for checking in & for the support. How are you doing? I hope well & baking away. Are you feeling relaxed & confident yet? I worry about worrying all the time, even if I do get a sticky bean someday. (Geez...worrying about worrying. I need to chill!)
tammy, thanks for the hugs! I think you're wise to stop temping post-o. Once you've confirmed ovulation, all of the analysis just helps to drive you crazy. I think this cycle I might just put a test date on my calendar & try not to think about it until then. (Good luck, right?)
Hope you can relax & enjoy this time & get good news soon!
mlk, so sorry about the bfn (and the hair situation). It's so disheartening. I have something similar to the product you posted (hair fibers), but mine is called toppik. It works pretty well to disguise thinning & scalp show through, but is a little tougher to use at the hairline, which is one of my problems. Did you buy anything else from the website (shampoos, etc?) If so, let me know how you like them. I just bought a garlic shampoo (I know, ick!) my acupuncturist recommended, but haven't tried it yet.
As for the implantation bleeding, I didn't have any, but, from what the other ladies have said, maybe it could be? I guess you only know in hindsight. Fingers crossed your bfp is right around the corner!
JGator, yeah, I'm surprised how long this process has taken. That would be nice if they had something we could pee on to predict upcoming AF. So excited for your upcoming u/s. I hope you get to hear the heartbeat & have a great pic to share! Sounds like you're having some pregnancy symptoms too. Hopefully that's reassuring. Hugs to you.
jen, how are you holding up? Thinking of you & sending healthy blasocyst vibes. Hugs.
MP, thinking of you, as always.
Hi to enbc, curly, prana, hot, dandi, everyone else!
afm, good news & bad news. The good--I wasn't chosen as a juror & AF finally arrived today! So, I'm officially TTC again. I have to go in for an u/s on Thursday, then, assuming all goes well, I start clomid that night. The bad--it's a doozy! Cramps like I've never had before.
I don't know if this is normal for the first cycle after m/c, but I hope it doesn't continue like this. I also got a bill from my doc's office for $600 for the d&c. Really? I expected insurance to cover this & am not pleased. I got a bill from them several weeks ago for "partial removal of ovary" (which kinda freaked me out, but apparently it was a coding error.) But that one was only for $200. Ugh. One more thing to deal with.
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Bright, Yay for AF!!! Mine was super heavy the first day I got it and then slowed down to almost nothing the next couple days. And, yes, I had bad cramps too on the first day only. I used a heating pad to help. Hope your cramps go away soon. Good luck with this cycle! Also, I got 3 separate bills for my D&C. I have a PPO and my copay was $450 for the hospital, $100 for my doctor's services/surgery, and $360 for the anesthesia.
Bright, Yay for AF!!! Mine was super heavy the first day I got it and then slowed down to almost nothing the next couple days. And, yes, I had bad cramps too on the first day only. I used a heating pad to help. Hope your cramps go away soon. Good luck with this cycle! Also, I got 3 separate bills for my D&C. I have a PPO and my copay was $450 for the hospital, $100 for my doctor's services/surgery, and $360 for the anesthesia.
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Re: The Official TTC Thread!
Bright -- glad you don't have the extra aggravation of jury duty and that AF finally arrived!! i think a lot of people have experienced a heavier-than-normal period after a m/c. it sucks. i also have a cat that plays fetch! she also licks you to show her affection. i don't think she knows she's a cat.
Mia -- your pup is adorable! glad you're happy with the new bbt. i have the bd kind and i'm still not sure how i feel about it (especially the extra beeping).
Tammy -- so jealous that you've got such willpower! sounds like a good plan, though, to take a step back. hope you find it relaxing!!
MP & Meg & Jgator -- thanks for the continued cheerleading! hope you're all doing well and cooking away!
mlk -- sorry everything's been bfn so far, but its still early. from everything i've read everyone's experience (if any) with implantation spotting is different. i'm crossing all fingers and toes for you!!
everyone i missed, hello and happy Wednesday!!
AFM, first off PLEASE hold all congrats for now as i've been down this road before, but after 2 days of brown spotting i finally broke down and tested yesterday after work and it was positive. it was only cd26/approx 12dpo, so could still easily be chemical. i'm still spotting today and both tests this morning were quite a bit fainter than the one yesterday afternoon. not sure why, as i didn't pee in the night (didn't sleep much either once again, did have some water during the night). my temp is still up though i don't know that its accurate at all due to lack of sleep. possibly the evening test was stronger due to a few small dried brown bits (i know, tmi) that got in the collection cup (i can't poas directly -- i always make a hideous mess of it) -- maybe the theoretical implantation blood has higher hcg levels? i definitely hadn't waited 4 hours since last pee time before poas yesterday. who knows what the fainter tests mean -- maybe nothing? but definitely not making me feel optimistic.
i'm really debating over whether to even bother to get betas drawn. i've done it the last two times and it is so nerve wracking for me -- i just sit at work waiting and agonizing until the doctor calls. that said, at least i had some warning that a m/c was imminent. DH doesn't think its worth it unless it will actually make me feel better, and the RE said it is totally up to me. i'll be travelling out of town for a wedding for a week starting next week, so by the time i get back it would be nearly 6 wks since my lmp and they should theoretically be able to see something on u/s if anything is there, right? i could also go fewer times for betas, though i can only fit in so many before i leave. i'm going to another big city so if i wanted i could certainly find a lab there. it just seems so futile since they can't do anything about it if the numbers aren't behaving. but at the same time i'd hate to go in at 6 wks and have them tell me at that point that there's nothing doing (though that can certainly happen regardless of betas). it would also suck to be at a wedding and start bleeding profusely (though that can also happen regardless of betas). anyway, i'm so on the fence. any thoughts appreciated. TIA!
Bright -- glad you don't have the extra aggravation of jury duty and that AF finally arrived!! i think a lot of people have experienced a heavier-than-normal period after a m/c. it sucks. i also have a cat that plays fetch! she also licks you to show her affection. i don't think she knows she's a cat.
Mia -- your pup is adorable! glad you're happy with the new bbt. i have the bd kind and i'm still not sure how i feel about it (especially the extra beeping).
Tammy -- so jealous that you've got such willpower! sounds like a good plan, though, to take a step back. hope you find it relaxing!!
MP & Meg & Jgator -- thanks for the continued cheerleading! hope you're all doing well and cooking away!
mlk -- sorry everything's been bfn so far, but its still early. from everything i've read everyone's experience (if any) with implantation spotting is different. i'm crossing all fingers and toes for you!!
everyone i missed, hello and happy Wednesday!!
AFM, first off PLEASE hold all congrats for now as i've been down this road before, but after 2 days of brown spotting i finally broke down and tested yesterday after work and it was positive. it was only cd26/approx 12dpo, so could still easily be chemical. i'm still spotting today and both tests this morning were quite a bit fainter than the one yesterday afternoon. not sure why, as i didn't pee in the night (didn't sleep much either once again, did have some water during the night). my temp is still up though i don't know that its accurate at all due to lack of sleep. possibly the evening test was stronger due to a few small dried brown bits (i know, tmi) that got in the collection cup (i can't poas directly -- i always make a hideous mess of it) -- maybe the theoretical implantation blood has higher hcg levels? i definitely hadn't waited 4 hours since last pee time before poas yesterday. who knows what the fainter tests mean -- maybe nothing? but definitely not making me feel optimistic.
i'm really debating over whether to even bother to get betas drawn. i've done it the last two times and it is so nerve wracking for me -- i just sit at work waiting and agonizing until the doctor calls. that said, at least i had some warning that a m/c was imminent. DH doesn't think its worth it unless it will actually make me feel better, and the RE said it is totally up to me. i'll be travelling out of town for a wedding for a week starting next week, so by the time i get back it would be nearly 6 wks since my lmp and they should theoretically be able to see something on u/s if anything is there, right? i could also go fewer times for betas, though i can only fit in so many before i leave. i'm going to another big city so if i wanted i could certainly find a lab there. it just seems so futile since they can't do anything about it if the numbers aren't behaving. but at the same time i'd hate to go in at 6 wks and have them tell me at that point that there's nothing doing (though that can certainly happen regardless of betas). it would also suck to be at a wedding and start bleeding profusely (though that can also happen regardless of betas). anyway, i'm so on the fence. any thoughts appreciated. TIA!
monkeyprincess
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Re: The Official TTC Thread!
enb, I promise I won't congratulate you, but I'm sending you loads of sticky dust for this little one. Your situation is a tough one to be in, and I'm so sorry you can't rejoice just yet, but just know I'm thinking of you and hoping for the best. Have you had your progesterone levels tested in your prior pregnancies? I know there is some controversy whether progesterone supplementation is effective, but with the spotting, if I were you, I would want to know whether low progesterone is an issue. I know how stressful the beta tests can be, and if you think it would be more stressful to have the betas than to wait and see, then you should go with your gut. I think I'd have to have them drawn if it were me, because I guess I'd rather know if a miscarriage were inevitable. Trust your instinct because only you know what is best for you. Thinking of you, and hoping, hoping, hoping you finally have a healthy pregnancy!
ETA - I wouldn't put too much stock into the darkness of the tests at this point. It takes two days for the levels to double, so I wouldn't expect your tests to be any darker than last night. When I was testing obsessively, sometimes the tests would seem slightly darker the night before than the next morning. I just think there is so much variation that it is not a good measure.
enb, I promise I won't congratulate you, but I'm sending you loads of sticky dust for this little one. Your situation is a tough one to be in, and I'm so sorry you can't rejoice just yet, but just know I'm thinking of you and hoping for the best. Have you had your progesterone levels tested in your prior pregnancies? I know there is some controversy whether progesterone supplementation is effective, but with the spotting, if I were you, I would want to know whether low progesterone is an issue. I know how stressful the beta tests can be, and if you think it would be more stressful to have the betas than to wait and see, then you should go with your gut. I think I'd have to have them drawn if it were me, because I guess I'd rather know if a miscarriage were inevitable. Trust your instinct because only you know what is best for you. Thinking of you, and hoping, hoping, hoping you finally have a healthy pregnancy!
ETA - I wouldn't put too much stock into the darkness of the tests at this point. It takes two days for the levels to double, so I wouldn't expect your tests to be any darker than last night. When I was testing obsessively, sometimes the tests would seem slightly darker the night before than the next morning. I just think there is so much variation that it is not a good measure.
CurlySue
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Re: The Official TTC Thread!
Bright - YAY!!! So happy for you that AF showed up. I am sorry to hear about the cramps and the unexpected bills, but... still, YAY! It must feel like a bit of a weight has been lifted off your shoulders to have started a new cycle.
Enbc - OK, so... no congrats yet, but I am definitely optimistic for you! Not sure what I would do in your shoes re: the betas. I am with you in that I find them nerve-wracking, so I would probably wait for an u/s. Fingers crossed for you!!
JGator - Thinking positive thoughts for you, as well. Not too much longer to wait for that u/s!
Mia - Glad to hear you are all set with your nifty new BBT. Probably good in some ways that you have another cycle or two to chart with more accurate temps before you officially start TTC. Not too much longer for you!
Hello to everyone else!
AFM, not much going on. Still hanging in with AF. This cycle is a little longer than usual, but as a couple of you have pointed out, after a m/c, you never really know what you're gonna get. So we'll see how long she sticks around.
Heading out for a psuedo-vacation tomorrow to see my folks. It'll be nice to get away from work for a little while. Not sure if I'll post while I'm away, but I will definitely be checking in to read all the updates.
Bright - YAY!!! So happy for you that AF showed up. I am sorry to hear about the cramps and the unexpected bills, but... still, YAY! It must feel like a bit of a weight has been lifted off your shoulders to have started a new cycle.
Enbc - OK, so... no congrats yet, but I am definitely optimistic for you! Not sure what I would do in your shoes re: the betas. I am with you in that I find them nerve-wracking, so I would probably wait for an u/s. Fingers crossed for you!!
JGator - Thinking positive thoughts for you, as well. Not too much longer to wait for that u/s!
Mia - Glad to hear you are all set with your nifty new BBT.
Probably good in some ways that you have another cycle or two to chart with more accurate temps before you officially start TTC. Not too much longer for you!Hello to everyone else!
AFM, not much going on. Still hanging in with AF. This cycle is a little longer than usual, but as a couple of you have pointed out, after a m/c, you never really know what you're gonna get. So we'll see how long she sticks around.
Heading out for a psuedo-vacation tomorrow to see my folks. It'll be nice to get away from work for a little while. Not sure if I'll post while I'm away, but I will definitely be checking in to read all the updates.
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