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The Official TTC Thread!

Well shoot, I just managed to lose my whole post.

Add me to the end-of-November Bdays - I''m 34 on the 25th. Hope I''m not the oldest around here along with being the one ttcing the longest!

Sorry to all the BFNs. I was sure everyone but me was going to get a BFP last weekend...

Oobie - I''d say go see your doc after 3 months or so of not ovulating (I assume you''re temping and that''s how you know?), unless you''re not in a big rush to conceive. If that''s the case, I''d probably give your body 6 months or so to settle down after the pill before seeking treatment. I wonder if a round of provera to bring on AF might jolt your body back into behaving itself properly?

I triggered on Sunday with a 22x20mm follicle. BD that night, then DH left for the entire week. CM wasn''t great that day, is slightly better today. I hope the follicle''s gone already on the next scan, cause that might give us a fighting chance. But since the estradiol level was really low and the lining wasn''t great, I''m not holding out much hope for this cycle. Let''s hope my cycle on vacation next month has better results!

Apparently my Pap came back showing that I''ve got candida (yeast infection), and they called this morning to say I should get OTC treatment if I''m having symptoms. I''m not though. I wonder if I should get some before I have my sonohysterogram on Thursday?

I''ve got an appointment with the big recurring loss specialist in the city when I come back from vacation, which I''m really excited about. I want to rule out any preventable causes before we have a third miscarriage.

Kate
CD19, and hopefuly O''d yesterday or today.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/7a76e
 
Hey Kate, good to see you again!
If it makes you feel any better I''m 35, I''ll be 36 in March.

Good luck this cycle, I''ll keep my fingers crossed for you. I think I would want to treat the yeast, even if I didn''t have symptoms. I''d rather treat it BEFORE the symptoms show, ya know?
Have fun on vacation, where are you headed? I''m really interested to see what the recurrent loss specialist has to say.
Keep us posted!
 
Hi, I am newish to this site and wondered if I can join your thread? Our daughter is 10 months old and we are just about to start TTC number two - would love some people to share it with!
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Date: 11/11/2008 4:28:52 PM
Author: Lottie UK
Hi, I am newish to this site and wondered if I can join your thread? Our daughter is 10 months old and we are just about to start TTC number two - would love some people to share it with!
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Hey Lottie!

Of course you can join our thread!
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This is truly a great place with a wealth of information and very supportive ladies.

Do you chart or temp? I sure hope you don't have to hang around here too long! Welcome
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Thanks very much, actually we do neither, Neve was a honeymoon baby so I am a bit clueless on the charts/temp thing, Ii think this time its going to be a crash course in ttc!
 
Cello -- I''m sorry about your chemical pregnancy.
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You sound like you are in good spirits and a truckload of dust that it sticks next time.

Drk -- Good to see you back! Yay for another turkey baby! Keep us updated when you return from vacay...and I hope you have a blast!
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CD8...
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Lottie -- Many of us also use a website called FertilityFriend.com. It''s a great site that has tutorials on how to chart and temp and it will chart and analyze things for you each month. There is a lot of great info on that site so if you plan to chart, I''d recommend checking it out.
 
Am04,

I was just wanting to check in and see how you''re doing, but now that I think about it, didn''t you say you''d be flying or on a trip or something today?

Anyway, wishing happy baby thoughts for you!!
 
Hi Cello, I''m sorry to hear about your early loss, but it''s great that you got KTFU!

Hey DrK, good to see you back. You''re not the oldest one on here... I''m 35. I hope you have a great vacation and that you gain some insight at your appointment.

Welcome, Lottie! We love having new people and hope they don''t stick around long! That said, the people who have been here for a while are a wealth of information and very generous in sharing their experiences.
 
DrK, Welcome back. I hope this next time around is the best time around and that it lasts for oh, I don''t know, about 40 weeks.
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Today I was searching on FF for charts of preggos, and you know, it really made me feel better. A lot of them show how many cycles they had been trying prior to getting pregnant, and there were a lot that were over 4 cycles (which is where I am), but most seemed to be less than 12 cycles (typically a year, but not for all of us!!). That was somewhat inspiring for me.

Lottie, good luck with TTC for number two! 10 months, what a wonderful age. That''s when they start getting into EVERYTHING.
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I tried looking up the correlation (if there is any) between burrowing under the covers in the winter and increased BBTs, but didn''t find anything. Funny that it seems to be the case for at least a few of us around here, though. I''m really interested to see how high my post O temps are this cycle.
 
I hope you guys don't mind if I take a minute to vent...

This is my 5th day of EW, and I think stress is delaying ovulation. Last month I O'd on the second day of EW. This wouldn't be a terrible thing, except dh and I are having some bding issues. I know he wouldn't want me to post specifics about it online, but I'll just leave it at that we are both worn out, but don't want to give up, and that feeling like we HAVE to bd is adding more stress. On top of that, I was observed by the superintendent today for tenure, and luckily the lesson went well, but I was still really nervous about it. Then, my last class of the day is really stressful. The kids think they can do whatever they want, and when they get consequences for stuff that ANYONE could see was wrong, they complain to the class, to me, to guidance, to the principal, to anyone who will listen. Guidance and administration both back me in my decisions and try to explain to the kids that there are consequences, but it doesn't do anything, and the whole thing is just a huge waste of time and a big fat headache. I seriously want to crawl into bed and lay in a ball all evening. But of course, we need to bd, because at this point, with the issues we're having, if we don't today then we are pretty much out for this month unless I don't O for another couple days.

ETA, I forgot to mention, since I'm so anxious every morning to see if I have a temp shift or not, I'm sleeping terribly! Yesterday I woke up an hour early, and today 2 hours early! My eye is twitching, and the light is just killing me.

I have a feeling it would probably be good to try to not take things so seriously, but it's so hard when we want a baby so badly. I suggested to dh this morning that maybe we just don't worry about this month, and he almost started crying (and that's how I feel too).
 
Sabine I think that you are actually seeing an increase in EW because your body is getting back on track after BC! Yah!
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I had only 1 or 2 days of EW before O the second cycle I was off the pill, and the next one, when I got KTFU, I had 6 days!! Arrrgh!! I felt like O would never come, and I was delaying a trip for business until I O'd
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and we ended up doing a 10 day marathon that month! Buuuut... lots of EW means good hormones and high fertility, so if it helps, try re-framing your thinking about it: Having lots of EW for more days means the little swimmers can live longer and thus increases the likelihood of getting KTFU! Maybe if you see it as something good not as something wierd and odd, you will feel more invigorated! I bet you stand a good chance of getting preggo this month, better than previous months anyways... does that make you more interested in getting back on that horse?
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And honey, take a breath, don't drop out for this month, that is stressful too, but try to sit down together and have a nice glass of wine and a relaxing evening, talk about your feelings, build each other's confidence... give your DH a great pep talk about how it will definitely happen and it will help you too! Decide to take tonight off from BD, maybe do it in the morning, but tonight focus on romance... give him a back rub, have him rub your feet... focus on connecting and feeling good and the rest will happen. If you can find a way to lighten the mood with humour and joking, it will help too I bet.

You WILL have a baby, and when you are KTFU the frustration of TTC will fade away... keep that firmly in your mind and it will help you to relax now too.
 
Oh, Sabine I really feel for you and went through something similar last cycle. I''ll try not to repeat what DD said so well, but chances are good that you are not out of the game this cycle. Worst case scenario, if you do miss this window, I guarantee you will be more relaxed next cycle. You''ll have more charting info and will be able to pinpoint O day more accurately and you''ll have more perspective. Like DD said, you guys have to give yourselves a break, physically and mentally. Best case scenario, you O today and will likely have your bases covered due to all that EWCM keeping those swimmers alive!
 
Awe, ::hugs:: Sabine. I definitely know the frustration of having days up on days of EWCM with O nowhere in sight. Comparing your chart this month to last month''s though, I really think you''ll O in the next day or so. Your temps are evening out and doing that same slow decline thing they did last month. Like DD said, all that EWCM helps the spermies to stay alive for longer, so even if you''re not getting in as many BD sessions as you''d like it doesn''t mean you''re out!
 
Sabine -- I can relate to being "worn out". We were too the first month so we opted for every other month last month and will probably do the same this month. I hate it feeling like a chore. I''m sorry you guys are having issues but EWCM is a good thing. DD gave you some great advice about adding the romance element back in and I think I''m gonna take that advice myself. I hope you O soon and get your BFP this cycle!


CD 9 here...I took an advil pm last night because I had a bad headache and tossed & turned and had difficulty sleeping the last few nights. I did sleep well and sound but when I woke up to temp, my temp jumped up quite a bit. Can medication cause that? I''m sure it has nothing to do with that but I thought I''d ask since it''s the only thing I did differently and I actually slept better than the last few nights. I''ll be very curious to see what my post O temps look like since my temps have been so high pre O...
 
Hi girlies! Just lurking and always checking in on my favoritest hardest working s#x machines out there. I''m feeling for all of you, with the BD''ing burn out. HANG IN THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lottie - If you don''t mind me asking, how do YOU pronounce your daughters name. I LOVE that name, it''s on my babyname list (because I''m Italian and it means Snow in Italian which I think is so pretty). In english I would probably pronounce it either NEEVE or NEV. (In Italian it''s Neh-veh). How do you say it?
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I''m always rooting for you girls. I know how stressful this time is ( I remember all too well). This group is so supportive and helpful. You all helped me through my m/c and TTC anxieties...so I thank you all for that! Hopefully my rooting will keep your spirits up.
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Mela-Thanks. We needed that. It''s so nice that so many of you preggos come over and cheer us on!

Is anyone else extremely bothered by the Brooke Shields Volkswagen commercials? I find them so irritating and insensitive. I realize that I am probably a little overly sensitive about having babies at this point, but seriously, they just piss me off.
 
well, not to threadjack, but I just dislike her, period. I find her phony. As I do Nicole Kidman. I just cannot warm up to either of them, and therefore often dislike what they are ''endorsing'' because of the association.
 
Date: 11/12/2008 7:10:40 PM
Author: tiffanytwisted
Is anyone else extremely bothered by the Brooke Shields Volkswagen commercials? I find them so irritating and insensitive. I realize that I am probably a little overly sensitive about having babies at this point, but seriously, they just piss me off.
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Really?? It's supposed to be pure sarcasm, over-the-top to the point of ridiculousness--obviously no would would ever, ever get pregnant just to get a car.

I like 'em! I mean, I don't think Brooke Shields is one of the finest actors out there, but the 'phony' thing is kinda the point of the commercial.
 
Date: 11/12/2008 7:10:40 PM
Author: tiffanytwisted
Is anyone else extremely bothered by the Brooke Shields Volkswagen commercials? I find them so irritating and insensitive. I realize that I am probably a little overly sensitive about having babies at this point, but seriously, they just piss me off.
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I don''t think they are insensitive, but I do think they are annoying.
 
I actually have a very dry, sarcastic sense of humor. Which is why it surprises me that it bothers me so much. Usually I appreciate over the top sarcasm but not in this case.
 
I actually rewind the tivo every time they come on to make sure hubby was paying attention, ''cuz I think they''re so funny
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I must be a weirdo!
 
I heard about the commercials on here before I saw one on TV (the whole what would your baby look like thing that was going around on here a while back). Then last weekend I saw the commercial and called Paul in to see it because I knew where it was heading. His reaction? "Wow, is that girl really pregnant? She's huge." Hmph. I then had to tell him that is NOT the thing to say to me when I'm pregnant. And he said, well preggos really do get huge, you know. Haha. He's in for a LONG nine months if he doesn't watch it when the time comes! Anyway, he totally missed the point of the commercial. Men!

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So, today's temp was back in the 98 zone. I'm not sick anymore (still have the slightly raspy voice, but not carrying a temp. anymore) and yesterday's temp was in the 97.7 zone. So, now I wonder if tomorrow's temp will be in the 98 zone, too. Because if it is, then I've ovulated on day 16 this time around, which is 4 days earlier than last cycle. I know it's too soon to really know, but it would be exciting to have a few more days to let the HGC collect before I test on my birthday. Yeah, thinking ahead. Although we had a super mini BD marathon if that's really the case that I O'd on CD 16. That would mean only two sessions, although we've really had three, one of them would be past O day.

Not counting my sickness days (because FF totally took them out and just gave me a dashed line on those days), I've not had a 98 zone temp since cycle day 4, which isn't uncommon for me.

Didn't someone say on here that one dude made that theory about those who have only a couple of BD sessions right near O time having a higher chance of having a baby boy? Hmph. I want a girl!! I'm really torn with what I'd rather have, though. I love to see the way little boys love and cuddle on their mommies when they are toddlers. It's so precious. Yeah, I don't care what I have.

So funny, I am. Not even confirmed O yet, definitely no pee stick to confirm anything, and I'm talking about genders of babies.
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Festy,

Haha about the glider thing. I''d pee my pants if I ever tried a glider that you use to dangle in the air.
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I was thinking more in the terms of rocking babies to sleep. I just thought it was cute that Paul was thinking ahead in case we are preggo by Christmas.
 
Hey Fisher can you post your chart?
 
Ha, Tiffany, I can see how those commercials would annoy you. I''m normally a fan of Brooke''s but for me the commercials fall a little shy of funny. I think any potentially offensive joke has to be super-duper funny to pass the test.

Fisher - right! Glider=rocker. I am woefully clueless when it comes to all things baby.

Yah, post your chart. You too, Sabine, we need some new charts to admire!

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Hello ladies.

I'm around! Just feeling a bit meh, trying to work on the jewelry! On the plus side, I've been getting some good responses and actually selling stuff to people that aren't related to me/friends. So yay!

CD 13. My temps have been all over the place - but no ewcm until this morning. I suppose the DTD should commence. As crazy as this sounds, I am not feeling particularly excited about this cycle. Don't know why. And based on the fact that I usually get a couple days of EWCM before O - it may be a couple more days, I'm thinking. I'm guessing that I won't be ovulating until the 16th. Feh.

So, it looks like we have a couple groups of cycle buddies, right? 1. Amber, Lulu, Tiffany and 2. LL, BB, Festy, InLuv, and Ebree(?), right? Am I forgetting anyone?

Oobie - What have you decided to do?

Cello - Hope you are doing well!

Fisher - I LOVE my elliptical. LOVE it. And we didn't get a super expensive one - it was under $1000. It is fantastic!

BB - Much dust to you during your marathon!

Festy - I'm thinking we may try to DTD every day this time. Our timing was mucked up last month because of visitors and stuff...and I want to try to be sure that we catch that darn egg! Of course, talk to me on CD 20 if I still have O'd.

Welcome Lottie!

Sabine - I hear you on the not sleeping. It has impacted me this cycle and a bit the one before. Which stinks. Ugh.

DR.K - I turned 34 in August, so I gotcha beat on the age thing! Enjoy your vacay!!

InLuv - I'm sorry last cycle was tough on you. TTC kind of totally stinks, really. And I think it is utterly ironic that you find out you are not prego at the same time you get AFF - which is when you are all hormonal and emotional anyway. Just stinks. Anyway, I know how you feel. Feh.

Alright. I'm off to use a torch and solder some stuffs together!

CD13
 
Hi everyone, just checking in.

I am feeling meh and feh too. Thanks Lysser, for checking in and giving me a new word of the day. I am CD 12 or 13 and feeling stuck. On the one hand, I really don''t want to jump into charting and temping and "trying" yet. Not sure why- partly because I don''t want to make it a chore yet, or mechanical and don''t want to tell DH we ''have" to DTD yet, and partly because while part of me really wants to get preggo, I still want it to just happen.

For example, if I was "trying", I would rather wait until next cycle or the next- one because I don''t really want to be preggo in December for all of the holidays yet, and two, don''t know if I want to have a baby in summer (soooo hot here). But on the other hand, if it were to happen, I would be thrilled and it would be what was meant to be and I wouldn''t care about summer or holidays or whatever. But actually trying makes me try to plan it out.

On the other hand- I am impatient and just letting things happen isn''t working. I am not sure when I O yet, but assuming it''s in the two week window, then BD''ing every day or every other day in that time period would be "seeing what happens". Problem is, between being OOT and work schedules and such, we simply aren''t BD''ing often enough at all. Which makes me frustrated and annoyed with DH. Not his fault.

I know what most of you would say- start temping/charting because even if I do everything right, there''s still a huge chance it won''t happen right away, and it''s better to know your body and your cycles. I know all of this in my head, but I tried to make myself buy TCOYF or ovulation sticks this weekend, and I couldn''t do it. Weird, huh?

Anyways, thanks for letting me vent. Thinking of everyone here, I read everyday and am always hoping for the best for each of you. We need some good news around here!!

ChinaCat
CD 12/13
 
LL -- Thanks for checking in and I'm so glad that you are selling some of your jewelry! That is awesome! My temps have been crazy this cycle too.
Fisher -- Post that chart!

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So I was watching my local news as I was getting ready for work this morning and from the bathroom I hear, "Tips on improving your chances of getting pregnant when we come back". So me and DH perk up and are ready to see what they have to say. When they come back on they say:

1. Make sure you are taking a supplement with folic acid. (um, yeah, that is a good thing to do but that doesn't actually help you conceive)
2. Stop smoking or using drugs as it will decrease your chances of getting pregnant. (I have never smoked or used drugs but if I did, I sure hope I'd quit before trying to conceive a baby)
3. Then some doctor comes on the TV & tells women to "look at a calendar so you know when you are ovulating" (Uh, very vague but I know what he is referring to)

That was it!
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I was so disappointed that they didn't have any tips I could actually use, lol. Deep down I know we are doing everything there is to do, but impatience just gets the best of me at times. I'm hoping with my B-Day and the holiday & going to Oklahoma to visit family for Thanksgiving will at least take my mind off things during the 2WW and not make it so agonizing.

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Hi Ladies - just popping in quickly to say hello! CD 15 here and no O in sight. I am starting to get EWCM, but not the quality stuff yet so, I'm guessing I might O this weekend? We took last night off because I went out for drinks with my girls and to be honest, was exhausted by the time I got home. Plus, like others have been saying, I don't want to burn out my hubby if we still have 5 more days to go. He's 34 and works a physically demanding job so, it takes a toll. This weekend we'll be at my college for a football game so, we'll definitely get some BD time in.
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Anyway, just plugging along...

Mela - thanks for dropping by to lift our spirits! I love reading your posts and we're thankful to have you around!
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LL - meh and feh...love it! You always make me laugh. We are cycle buddies again!!!

Lottie - WELCOME!
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TT - I can't stand Brooke Shields - she's like nails on a chalk board for me!
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Chinacat - take the plunge and come over to the dark side...of temping that is!
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I know I missed some folks, but gotta finish up some things before leaving for the long weekend. Will try and check back in on Sun. GOOD LUCK and BABY DUST to all the TTCers!!!
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