TTC #2 soon?

[Jenzen01]

Gender - I always thought I'd have to have a girl at some point, but I just LOVE having a little boy. In fact, I'd love another one. :) At this rate, I'd just be happy for a healthy pregnancy, so gender doesn't matter in the least.

[tinkerbelljenny]

Anyone trying for a certain gender? Just curious. We'd love a girl, but will be THRILLED with whatever. How bout you all?


No, don't care what gender we have, just want a healthy baby!

[lady1297]

No, don't care what gender we have, just want a healthy baby!


Totally agree, there!!

[kerrykate]

Gender~ It really and truly doesn't matter, I would love to have another little girl so DD would have a sister, but a boy would be great so we'd have one of each since we're not sure if we want more than 2 kids.

AF showed up a day early today which is fine, that's just a day sooner that we can start TTC!

jenzen~ Welcome:)

marathongirl~ Sorry about BFN, it's so frustrating. It's not over until AF sings...

[ajlanden]

Jenzen-Hello, there!

marathongirl-Gosh I hope you get a great big blazing line in a couple of days!

Haven't checked in for a long time. 9W1D! Horray! I am not feeling great and, let me tell you, it is alot easier to deal with m/s laying on the couch rather than taking care of a toddler. Ah, the joys of #2. I am not complaining though! I am so happy to be pg!

QOTD-I have such strong feelings on the gender of this one. I am almost positive it is another girl. Personally, I would be happy with either. Another girl would be great. I had a sister and we are best friends. (Plus we have so many cute girl clothes!) I do think it would be cool for DH to get a son though. Time will tell!

[marathongirl]

Oh ladies - I got a light bfp this morning! :eek: :D My EDD according to TCOYF is 10/1/2006. I need to convince my OB that that should be my EDD, since I didn't O until CD25. If you go by the doctor's pregnancy wheel, they would give me an EDD of 9/22. DD will be 2 years and 2 weeks older than baby. I know I said I wished it would 'just happen' and I'd get PG w/o trying, but holy cow, I need to be careful what I wish for. I've run the whole spectrum of emotions already this morning and it's only 6:50am. Now we *really* need to get DD to STTN!

Gender - right now, I think this one will be a boy. I don't really care - just healthy. It would be nice to have 2 girls b/c I am very close to my sister, but I'm sure DH would be overjoyed with a son.

[roadrunner]

marathongirl COngrats!! Hope you have a wonderful pregnancy!
I o'ed on CD 21 of my last cycle, so I actually adjusted my CD1 date to be 2 weeks before I o'ed. It's just too aggravating trying to convince the dr. that you o'ed later.

[lady1297]

Marathongirl-CONGRATS!!!!

Us: Well, fluids are looking good, so this weekend we'll start working on baby #2. I'm still very nervous about money and temperment and everything else, but you have to do what you have to do! :) Wish us luck in 2 weeks!

[Bucktown]

WOW congrats marathongirl!!! Told ya I thought it was going to happen soon! ;)

[duke's flygirl]

Congratulations Marathongirl!

I know I haven't stopped by here in a while, but I have been following you all!

Good luck to all those who are trying now and soon!

I am now 11w2d, and I am feeling pretty good, but I am going to make a run to Old Navy for some clothes. Mine just aren't fitting right now!

Gotta go, being pulled on by my toddler...

[kerrykate]

:D Congratulations Marathongirl, that's so exciting:D

[bluebunny]

Congratulations, Marathongirl! What exciting news! I agree with Dawny that you should tell your doctor the CD1 (or date of last period) that gives the correct EDD. Many doctors don't adjust EDDs regardless of charting dates being more accurate; mine didn't, anyway. I actually had a problem towards the end because my doctor was pushing for an induction when I knew that my actual EDD, according to my chart, was still at least four days away. Good luck!!

duke'sflygirl, thanks for checking in! I can't believe you're already 11 weeks! Time flies, huh? :)

*********

Well, after the stomach bug I had this weekend lingered into the week, I decided that maybe it wasn't such a good idea to TTC until we were settled into our new house. I was nauseated several mornings this week and couldn't imagine functioning with morning sickness while trying to do all that we need to do. So I guess we're just "seeing what happens" until we move.

[tinkerbelljenny]

Congrats marathongirl! I am super excited for you!

duke'sflygirl Thanks for stopping by!

[marathongirl]

Thanks for all the well-wishes! I'll probably test again tomorrow just to make sure before calling my OB. We're still trying to let this sink in, so we're not telling anyone IRL for a while. It was tough yesterday b/c my parents were up and I desperately wanted to spill the beans.

Dawny & bluebunny - yes, I probably will 'amend' my CD1 date so I don't have issues later on. DD's birth was intervention-free and I'd like to keep this one the same. She was only 3 days late.

[dzmattie]

Congratulations marathongirl!!!

We are still on the path now of TTC - I am doing the ovulation tests and got a darker line than normal so I will probably O today or tomorrow - we will have to see. I might start reading up on charting if this month isn't the month.

Hope you are all well!!!

[jeggink]

Marathongirl Yippeeee!!! Congratuations!!!! Wooohooooooooo!!!! So happy for you :D !

[tinkerbelljenny]

Just a quick update, I got AF on Sunday so I am just waiting for that to leave. I hope hope hope I get pregnant next month!! Good luck to everyone!

[ajlanden]

I haven't stopped in for awhile so CONGRATS to MARATHONGIRL!!! I hope you are feeling okay!!!

tinkerbelljenny-Sending you ~*~BABY DUST~*~*~ for this month!!

dzmattie[/B-Hope you O'd!!!

[B]Judi-Hi!

10W today...plugging along...I am so ready for the 2nd trimester. I am tired of being scared everytime I go to the bathroom. Sticky baby Stick!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Good to see you ajlanden! 10w already...yeah!!!

[marathongirl]

Just wanted to drop off some BABYDUST!!! Hope everyone's doing well!

I'm counting the days until my first appt on 2/20!

[nutter13]

Marathongirl Congrats!

I haven't been here for awhile. Nothing going on. I went to the OB/GYN to check on why I was spotting, had to do a sonohysterogram and they found a polyp, but thank goodness there is no need, at the moment, to have it removed, hopefully it will go away on its own.

My cycles seem so long. I am still waiting for O and it is now CD23 :confused: Before DD O got earlier with each cycle until I got pregnant on cycle #3 when I O'd on CD17. I'm wondering if the sonohysterogram could have caused O to delay?? Dr. said if after 3-4 cycles nothing has happened then we can try Clomid to see if it would make me O earlier. I'm thinking that if I don't O soon, and next cycle is long, I'm going to ask to start earlier.

[Jenzen01]

Congrats, marathongirl!

And thanks for all the welcomes!

Silly question for all of you ... for those of you already preggers with No.2, did you have sore breasts the second time? I'm just wondering about this because I was really sore with Gabe and had nothing with my second pregnancy, which I lost. I'm just wondering if after a year of breastfeeding, it's impossible for my breasts to have any feeling of if the lack of sore breasts was just a symptom of a doomed pregnancy. :) Just wondering ...

Jen

[Abby'sMom]

Drive-by for Jen --

My bbs haven't hurt one bit this time around; they hurt somewhat with DD. My OB said it doesn't mean anything, and could indeed be the result of recent BFing. HTH!

[ajlanden]

Another drive-by...my bbs have been sore with all three pregncies. With DD, with the MC and are sore with this one. Just a side note, I only b/f for six weeks. Maybe that makes a difference?

[dzmattie]

Checking in here - O'd on CD18 - hoping that doesn't mean I am headed for an incredibly long cycle this month. Or hoping for a BFP - I will wait a week and then test - we shall see....:D :D

[lady1297]

Is ovulation on cycle day 11 or so normal? I have misplaced my old charts and it seems that is when I O'd this month. It seems early for some reason. Typical cycles are usually around 32-36 days long, if I recall...

[marathongirl]

Jenzen - I had sore boobs for about the first 8 weeks with DD. This time, nothing. We are still nursing, so there's some discomfort then, but that's about it. I'd actually be happy for any symptoms at this point, even knowing that I was really symptom-free with DD too.

[Jenzen01]

Thanks for the replies to my question ... that makes me feel better.

lady1297 - When I got preggers with Gabe, I Od on Day 11. That's early, but fine. The average is supposedly cd14.

I'm in the 2WW. 4DPO. May the next week go quickly and result in good things. :)

marathongirl - When I got pregnant in Sept, I was still nursing Gabe. The nurse told me to consume 800 extra calories to keep up with it all!! :eek: I had never been so tired in all my life. Being pregnant and nursing is such a drain on your body, so take care and pack in those calories (although something tell me 800 calories is excessive).

[dzmattie]

I think "most" people ovulate on day 14....that is what I thought - I did on day 18 and was surprised. But nothing is regular on me lately....

So - how many DPO do you think I can test? I forget all this...I know the tests say 5 days before your expected period date....anyone ever get a positive sooner? I am anxious - can you tell??

[Abby'sMom]

dz - good luck! i got a bfp on 9 or 10 DPO. So it's possible if you implant earlier than later. (Some don't even implant til 12 DPO.) But, I'll put on my practical hat for a sec and remind you that it's probably better to just wait til AF is late. ;) Less heartache if (Lord forbid) you should have a chem pg.

[dzmattie]

Thanks Abby'sMom - do you know I had never heard of chemical pregnancy? After you mentioned it I just looked it up - definitely a good reason not to test too early. Thanks for telling me about that. You would think I would have heard of that before!

[dzmattie]

Anyone have any updates? How are you all doing?

I am at DPO 8 - trying to decide if I should test tomorrow or wait till the weekend....

I am peeing constantly even waking in the night - for the last few days. I am nausous and craving peanut butter and cheddar cheese. Weird - could all be in my head....

[lady1297]

Yeah, I'm debating how soon to test too. I'm DPO 13 I think (Have to look at the calendar downstairs!). I guess this weekend? WIll pick up the tests today, though so I don't know if I can restrain myself! I tested last weekend because I just couldn't wait! DH laughed his butt of for that one! Symptoms: slight, slight, slight nipple sensitivity, tired, and being a cleaning freak (but that is normal for htis time of the month, but was also very normal during my whole pregnancy with DS!) So we shall see!

[kerrykate]

Sounds like we've got a lot of testing going on here soon. It would be fun if we were all in the Oct thread together:) This week is the bd marathon, I took an OPK yesterday and the lines were just shy of being equal in darkness so we covered our bases and will again tonight. I showed dh the opk and explained it to him and he says, "so basically we have sex based on what that plastic thing says?" Yea, pretty much!

Good luck to the testers:D

[ajlanden]

so basically we have sex based on what that plastic thing says?" Yea, pretty much!

LOL! Catch that eggie!

dzmattie & kerrykate-OOOO, I hope you both get blaring BFP's really soon!!!!

11w today. I have my first OB appointment at 3:00. I am scared out of my mind.

[marathongirl]

Good luck to all the testers!

ajlanden - hope your appt goes well!

[tinkerbelljenny]

I showed dh the opk and explained it to him and he says, "so basically we have sex based on what that plastic thing says?" Yea, pretty much!

Ha! That is funny! I just bought some and tried them out. I am CD 11 and they don't line up yet. I have never tried them before so I am so interested in seeing them actually work.

ajlanden -Good luck today!!

Wow, sounds like we have some testers soon! Yeah!! I would love to be in the Oct thread, if I get pregnant this cycle then that would put me at the end of Oct I think which sounds good to me!

[Jenzen01]

ajlanden - good luck today!

Add me to the testing club. I'm trying so hard to hold off till Saturday ... currently 9DPO.

[tinkerbelljenny]

Can someone answer a question for me about the o tests that I am taking. Can I still get pregnant even if the lines don't line up? The tests are just to tell me when the best time to get pregnant are right?

[Jenzen01]

tinkerbelljenny - the tests give you a good indicator of when you're going to ovulate. the line gets really dark when your body has an LH surge, which is the last hormone to peak before you ovulate. ovulation usually happens 24 to 36 hours after the surge. that's why the tests predict the best time to get pregnant. however, it is possible to miss the surge because it can last for less than 24 hours.

so, you can ovulate without getting a positive test, and therefore, you can get pregnant.

[tinkerbelljenny]

Thanks Jenzen for answering my question!

however, it is possible to miss the surge because it can last for less than 24 hours.

This is kind of depressing! I hope this doesn't happen to me.

[dzmattie]

Took a test today and got a BFN - still only DPO 10 - so I will try again this weekend if AF doesn't arrive - not due till Saturday anyway and my cycles are so messed up who knows??

Good luck to the other testers!!

[Jenzen01]

Hi ladies,

I got a faint BFP this morning. I'll feel more confident if I get a darker line in a couple of days. I'm just 10DPO.

Jen

[Bucktown]

Sounds pretty positive to me jenzen! Congrats!!

dzmattie I think that you're still pretty early in the DPO count. fingers still crossed for you.

Tinkerbell I hope you two catch that egg this month!

marathon How are you feeling?

AJ how'd the appointment go?

I'm just waiting for AF to show. Still probably a week out. But, I ovulate between 8-14 days, usually closer to 10-12. So we shouldn't have to wait too long to give it a go. We just have to figure out how to BD since DS is still sleeping in our room ~ half of the time in his crib, half the time stuck to my side like glue. blech. At least we are sleeping alittle better.

[SaphirimalMei]

***quick hijack***

Jen!!! Woo Hoo!!! :D
~~~~sticky vibes~~~~

[Jenzen01]

Hee, hee ... thanks, Marisa. :)

And thanks for the congrats to everyone else, too. I didn't test this morning. I'm waiting for tomorrow morning. Hopefully, that will make the line nice and dark.

Anyone have thoughts on lifting your toddler when pregnant with No.2? When is it a concern? Gabe is about 25 pounds now, and I think I should probably stop carrying him around as much as I do.

[kerrykate]

Congrats Jenzen:D
I'm not sure about carrying DC, I was thinking about that the other day too. DD is 31 lbs and still likes to be carried, she feels sooo heavy now I can't imagine when I'm big pg trying to carry her.

[tinkerbelljenny]

Congrats Jenzen!

[bluebunny]

Congrats, Jenzen01! That's exciting. I wouldn't worry too much about lifting your son. I know LOTS of women who have had toddlers when pregnant and haven't had problems. :)

dzmattie, good luck!

[lady1297]

Tested this morning, big ole negative. Still a bit hopeful. Maybe in a few days?

[marathongirl]

Congrats jenzen! Join us in the Oct 2006 thread when you're ready. My first BFP was light and I took another 2 days later and it was much darker.

Bucktown - I'm feeling good, thanks. I almost wish I had a few symptoms. Glad to hear you're getting a little more sleep.

Carrying toddler - DD only weighs about 19 lbs right now - she's tiny I know. But by the end of the day, my back hurts a bit if she wants to be carried all day.

[dzmattie]

Congrats Jenzen!!!

[katnbug]

Hi everyone! I've been reading your thread for a while now and thought I should just join you since we're TTC #2. We started trying again last month - unsuccessfully - so we're on to month 2. With our first son we got pg in our third month of trying... so we'll see what fate brings us this time. :)

stats:
me: age 36
dh: age 31
married: 4/26/03
ds: 9/30/04

Sex of next child - I don't really have a preference. I always wanted a boy, and got a beautiful son for my first! I do love buying girl clothes for my little neice... and we have a girl name picked out from the first pregnancy. But having brothers who (hopefully) would be best buddies is also appealing. So in other words... I have no clue.

Happy healthy 9 months to all of those pregnant already!! Fingers crossed for the rest of us! :D

[dzmattie]

Faint BFP this morning....will test again tomorrow....keeping my fingers crossed. :)

[duke's flygirl]

Congratulations to the latest BFP ladies! May the rest of you get yours soon!

I have been following along with you, but I don't seem to have a lot of time to post lately.

Dropping off some Baby Dust to you all!

[bluebunny]

Congrats dzmattie!! How exciting!!

[Abby'sMom]

Man, this is the place to be! Congrats to Jenzen and dzmattie (I told ya not to test too early! ;) ), and I think I missed Marathon a while ago. I'm sorry if there's someone else I missed too! This place is on fire.

Picking up a toddler: Abby weighs about 23 pounds right now I think; I'll find out for sure at her WBV on Wednesday. My OB knows I'm a SAHM and said nothing about picking her up being bad. I haven't been picking her up much at all because I feel like crap most of the time and the extra strain makes me feel like I'm going to hurl, but I don't think it's a problem. Those little babies are pretty snug in-utero!

Aside from feeling icky, we're doing all right. We're at 13w 4d now. I got a doppler yesterday and nearly had a fit because I couldn't find the baby. (We'd heard him or her at the OB's office at 12w 2d.) After an hour of intermittent searching (search, stop, cry, breathe, repeat), I finally found what sounded like the h/b, fast and galloping, but then it disappeared again after 3 seconds. I also heard little thumping noises, so I think he/she didn't like the probe so much. Just a comment about dopplers -- it was awesome when I had it with DD because I always found her right away and she never moved much. Plus I had an anterior placenta that limited what I could feel so it was a nice security blanket. Since I was so used to finding Abby easily, I freaked out when I couldn't find this one too. One difference I noticed when I really looked it over is that this one is a 3MHz rather than a 2. I'm in no way overweight (they say that 3s work better for everyone who isn't overweight), and it didn't work well at all. I'm kind of pissed off that I wasted the money and wish I could get a 2MHz one instead.

My point: If you rented a doppler with DC#1 and had an easy time finding him or her, don't panic if you don't have the same experience with #2. I wish someone had said that to me as I was panicking myself into an asthma attack.

[Bucktown]

Congrats dzmattie! This thread IS on fire!!

Welcome katnbug. May your stay here be a brief one!

[lady1297]

Congrats dzmattie!! Welcom katnbug!!

AF reared her ugly face this morning. I totally feeling crappy physically, but am getting okay with no baby after round one. As DH said, the fun is in the trying!

[dzmattie]

lady1297 - good luck next month - the waiting is the worst for me but the trying is definitely the best!!! Thinking of you!! Feel better....

[jeggink]

dxmattie Congrats!!!!! :D

lady1297 So sorry for AF :mad:

Sherry Glad to see you heard G#2 heartbeat :).

katnbug Welcome!

Jenzen I already wished you congrats, but here it is again, Congratulations!!! :D

Nothing new here, waiting for AF post D&C.

[kerrykate]

dzmattie~ Congrats:D
katnbug~ Welcome!
Abby'smom~ I can relate to your story. I rented a doppler when I was pg with DD and I usually found the hb right away but I remember a couple times I was borderline panic attack trying to find the hb. Glad you found it!
lady1297~ sorry about AF.

I'm in the 2ww.... We are putting our house for sale by owner this week and have tons to do so hopefully that will help pass the time and make me forget about my testing obsession, yea right.

[Jenzen01]

Congrats, dzmattie!

As for me, my tests are still rather light. Definite, but light. I'm 14DPO today, so I thought I would get a stellar test this morning. Nope. Plus, I had some brown spotting yesterday.

So, I went in for a beta this morning. Now, to wait ...

Oh, and for anyone who even thinks about testing at 2 a.m., don't do it. :) I got up on Saturday at 2, thinking I would take the test and have a nice bold line so I could fall back asleep. It was super, super faint, so I tossed and turned for the next three hours before getting up.

I don't know, not sure if this baby is a sticky one ...

Jen

[bluebunny]

Jenzen, I hope things turn out okay. Keep us posted. If you want me to add your EDD to the first page, let me know. :)

I think I've updated everyone's stats. Please check and make sure!

Hope everyone is doing well. We're busy trying to get our home ready to sell. Ugh. So. MUCH. Work!! Arrrg. I can't wait for the process to be over. I hope it sells quickly.
ETA: kerrykate, we're doing FSBO, too. Good luck!

[ajlanden]

Just realized I never asked to be update. Now that I am 12 Weeks, I guess I do it! :D

EDD: 08/23/06

Jen-I didn't get my bright test until 17DPO. I am sure you are fine. I obsessed over those lines too. Hope your betas are HIGH!

[Abby'sMom]

Oops, just checked and noticed that my EDD is wrong on the first page.

EDD = 8/9/06

TY!

[bluebunny]

ajlanden and Abby'sMom stats changed!

[nutter13]

Congrats to all the BFPs on this thread!

I'm either 11DPO or 9DPO. BFN this morning. I have two temp shifts and the first one I was coming down with a cold so it may have been a false temp shift, plus I still had O pain, so who knows....guess I'll find out exactly when AF shows up. This was such a long cycle depending on when I O'd it was either CD27 or CD29 :(

Good luck to all the upcoming testers :)

Edited because I can't spell :)

[Jenzen01]

Hi ladies.

Just wanted to post some good news. I got my second betas back, and things look normal.

14DPO - 149
17 DPO - 518

So, I guess I can relax for a while. :0

threadmistress, please list my due date as Oct. 17. :)

[kerrykate]

Jenzen~ Congrats, that's great news:)

Nutter~ Don't lose hope yet, it still may be early to get a bfp.

I'll probably test next Friday or Saturday. A couple of very weird things have happened, yesterday the lady in the office next to mine came over and said she had a dream last night that I was pg and it was a boy and had red hair like my DD. That's really strange because we haven't told anyone that we are TTC this month. I told her that maybe she knows something I don't! And then this morning my alarm went off and I was laying in bed but had to quickly jump up and run to the bathroom because my nose started bleeding. Our heat has been running all the time since it's so cold out so my house is really dry so I'm sure the nose bleed was from that and not a super early pg symptom....

[lady1297]

I just realized that if my cycle goes as normal, DH will be out of town the first day or so I'm fertile!! ARGH!!!!!!!! Now what? What if it falls while he's gone? No baby this month either! I'm a bit not happy about this. :(

[Bucktown]

AF came 2 days ago. Won't be long now! I actually broke down and bought a new BBT thermometer. Trying super hard not to get obsessed with this, but I figure if it doesn't happen this month then being able to pinpoint O with a temperature rise may halp us a little more next month. I really want to go off of CM only but I really don't want to think we timed it right and actually didn't.

nutter I agree with Kerrykate, it may be a bit too early to test. Fingers crossed for you. :)

[tinkerbelljenny]

I just realized that if my cycle goes as normal, DH will be out of town the first day or so I'm fertile!! ARGH!!!!!!!!
lady, I have having the same problem, my DH travels so much at the wrong times! And he works so much that when he is home, he falls asleep and I can't wake him up!

[lady1297]

Well, CP is looking good for tonight...how cool would it be to have a V-day conception? DH goes out of town tomorrow. We went for it last night, just cause we wanted too, but that throws off the CM. So, we'll give tonight the ole college try and see what happens...

Happy V-day everyone!

[kerrykate]

I was completely not expecting it but I got my Valentine BFP tody:D It was fun suprising dh today when he got home from work. I'm due Oct. 26th the day before our 5th anniversary.

[ajlanden]

Horray for KerryKate!!! Many congrats to you and your little love baby!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Congrats KerryKate! Wow, October is your lucky month!

[Mystikal]

kerrykate I don't know if you remember me from way back when in the LIW thread on WC, but I wanted to say congratulations! :D

[Brink]

Very scary to post over here, but I think I'm ready. I just had DD in September but because of my age (36) we don't want to wait long to start trying for #2. I would like a baby born next year, so I think we are going to start trying in April (that would give me a January baby, right?) I'm really hoping to get pg within about 6 months of that date and have the baby sometime between January and July of next year. My work is extremely busy in August - November and taking time off last year at that time was hard. Hopefully my body with cooperate and we'll get pg in just a few months. With a 4.5 month old baby, I think I'm crazy!

I am still BFing my DD. I am trying to make it to 6 months, which will put me right about the April timeframe. I have only had one very light AF last month. I'm hoping everything gets back on track soon.

I look forward to sharing the experiences with all of you.

[tinkerbelljenny]

Welcome Brink!

[bluebunny]

Congrats, kerrykate! I got a Valentine's BFP in 2004. :) How exciting!!

Welcome Brink! If you want me to add you to the first page, post your stats in red.

***

lady1297, hope this is it and you won't have to worry about next month's timing!!

Bucktown, good luck this month!

As for me, I'm confused. My last AF was December 28. I'm pretty sure (almost 99%) I'm not pregnant because timing was off in January. (Not that I'm charting but I just KNOW). My first post-partum AF was in November so I guess AF just isn't back on track, yet? Or else it's delayed due to stress? any ideas?

[Bucktown]

Bluebunny TEST!!! :)

I was unable to BF so AF came back to normal within 6 weeks so I have no idea. I have heard of many women getting pg though during the 'regulating' time. I would test.

[bluebunny]

Bucktown, I hate testing, I really do. I hate the drama of it. I hate the anticipation and the pit in my stomach when I'm hoping for a positive but trying to be rational about the possibility of a negative. When I tested positive with DS, I tested a day AFTER AF was expected. That's almost unheard of here. ;)
I really, really don't think I'm pregnant. There's almost zero chance. I got a stomach bug in January that killed any chance of BD for 3-4 days. And then a lot of stress with trying to get our house on the market, finding a daycare for DS, grandma having major surgery, etc. I think it's probably stress rather than pregnancy. Oh well. If AF doesn't show in a week maybe I will. :o

[mom_to_zoe]

Hi ladies! Can I join the group? I'll post my stats below:

Name: Emily
Married: 5/26/02
DD #1: Zoe 9/3/03
TTC: Starting next cycle

I'm not sure how to post in red, sorry! But I would love it if you could add my stats to the front page.

We were lucky enough to get pregnant on our first try with our daughter, but, of course, who knows what will happen this time?

Looking forward to getting to know you. I already see some familiar names.

[tinkerbelljenny]

Hi Emily!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome!!!!!! So happy that you are here!

[kerrykate]

Thank you everyone for the well wishes. We're very excited.
Mystikal~ I do remember you and and congrats on your pregnancy!

Welcome, Brink and mom_to_zoe:D

[Brink]

Thank you for the welcome.

Stats

Me: Brink (Tina)
Married: 6/26/04
DC #1 - Aimee 9/25/05
TTC - April

Thanks for adding me to the list

[HGMorgann]

Can I join?

Me: HGMorgann
Married: 7.28.01
DD: 2.26.05 - Morgann
TTC: Never prevented since her birth. Had TTC issues with DD. Starting to try more actively.

I look forward to reading along on this adventure for #2.

[bluebunny]

Welcome to our newcomers! I've added your stats to the first page!

Still wondering what's going on over here... I knew I should have started charting. :rolleyes:

[jeggink]

Welcome Brink, mom_to_zoe and HGMorgann!

AF is on her way out and if we so choose, we can now TTC. Not sure if we will or not, the m/c is still quite fresh and with the new house and all the work and painting that has to be done in the next 3 months...we shall see. Hope everyone is doing great!

Bluebunny Hope you figure out what is going on!

[katnbug]

Congrats to the latest BFP's!!! I love logging on after a week or two off and seeing good news!! Gives me some hope! :)

Welcome to the other newbies - Brink, mom_to_zoe and HGMorgann!!
I'm only on my 2nd month of TTC #2 and a newbie here myself.

I'm officially in my 2WW, but I don't think it's going to be our month. We got in a couple bd sessions on the early side of my fertile time. Unfortunately, my Grandmother had been in the hospital and took a turn for the worse, so I then flew to Texas to be with her during prime TTC days. It put things into perspective. We can always try again next month and I'm glad I got to spend my Grandmas last days with her. Needless to say, it's been a stressfull week and a half. I told DH that if we do get pregnant this month it will mean my Grandma pulled a few strings. :)

I'll be hanging around and hoping to get some of that baby dust that's flying around.

[mom_to_zoe]

Thanks for the lovely welcome, everyone! I look forward to starting on this journey with you all. I am still on the BCP this month and expect AF on Feb. 28. Then we will kick off the TTC!

katnbug, so sorry to hear about your grandmother.

[tinkerbelljenny]

Welcome HGMorgann!

[HGMorgann]

Thanks for the welcomes!

So do you all find yourselves a lot more laid back about TTC #2? I do. We had IF issues with DD, but this time, its just like its okay. I know someday we will have another one. I have had regular periods since 4 mo. PP, and we haven't prevented (though some months we avoided duirng O time). But its really not been a big deal when AF comes on the months we "try". Does that make sense?

[bluebunny]

HGMorgann, I haven't been laid back about #2. I think it's because I have in my mind that there's an "ideal" spacing between kids and I'm worried we won't achieve that. It's silly, I know, but that's my issue. I also worry because I had a m/c prior to DS and while I've been told it won't increase my chances of having another m/c, I just don't know if I can handle another one.

QOTD: Anyone want to avoid a December baby?

I'd rather not have a December baby because of having to juggle a birthday around Christmas. My sister has a December birthday close to Christmas and I feel like she got cheated sometimes--birthday gifts wrapped in Christmas paper, combined Christmas/birthday gifts, small parties because families were away for the holiday break, etc. With that said, I won't skip March to prevent a December baby because I'll take a baby whenever I can get one. :D

[Brink]

QOTD - Part of the reason we are waiting until April to TTC is so that we won't have a December baby. If we were in the middle of trying, we wouldn't have stopped for a month, but since we are just beginning, I figured we would wait one more month. I too feel kids born in December get a little forgotten around the holidays. I was a January baby and sometimes had my gifts combined with Christmas, but at least my party wasn't a hassle because everyone was pre-occupied with the holidays. Again, if we were in the middle of TTC we wouldn't stop, I would be thrilled to be pg.

[lady1297]

QOTD: Anyone want to avoid a December baby?

I've said I want to avoid Dec. But in reality, if that's when it happens that's great too. I guess I'm now past the point of caring when.

That said, we are in the 2WW phase again. We really did a great job this time trying! :D We'll see in a 2 weeks if it was successful, but we already know it was worth the effort! hehe!!:D :D

[bluebunny]

lady1297, hope the 2WW goes by fast for you! :)

[lady1297]

Thanks bluebunny! I'm SO impatient, but will be good. No money to waste by using the two tests I have too soon!

[kdevita]

Can I join you too?

Me: Karie (kdevita)
Married: 6/10/00
DD Aubrey: 05/17/03
TTC #2 since 01/06

Glad I found this thread. I was all excited to get 2 very faint BFPs along with some pg symptoms when lo and behold AF arrived right on schedule much to my dismay and confusion. Guess I wont by buying that brand of HPT again :) I had forgotten how hard the 2ww is! So I guess we are onto cycle #3.

Looking forward to following all your journeys!

[mom_to_zoe]

Chiming in a little late here, but I was away for the long weekend. :D

I am definitely more relaxed about TTC this time around. If it takes us a few months, I will be fine with that. I think it is because I am kind of ambivalent about a second baby. Don't get me wrong, I definitely want another baby and I want Zoe to have a sibling. But I also sometimes feel a little conflicted about it because thing are so magical right now with just the three of us and I worry that I won't love another baby as much as I love Zoe. Silly, I know, but there it is. I think a few months of TTC might increase my desire for that second baby.

QOTDAnyone want to avoid a December baby? Kind of. My concern is a little different. We spend Christmas with my family in another city and I am worried about having a little baby and not being able to travel to my parents' house for Christmas. I would be sad to miss that. But otherwise, it doesn't bother me. The real issue will be if we get pregnant in April, because I would probably be too pregnant to fly to my parents' house for Xmas.

[ajlanden]

QOTDAnyone want to avoid a December baby?

This coming from a December Mommy. I loved having a baby in December. It is such a festive time of year AND no one will ever forget that her b-day is around Christmas. I can totally understand wanting to avoid it for the kid's sake, but honestly, I think it just makes the holiday's that much more special for her and for us.
It was also nice because after her birth we had a lot of family around to help. I got more naps that way!

[lady1297]

Hey all. I'm a bit emotional today. Very tired. And nursing my son for the past day and a half has been torture. I'm hoping it's not too soon to think these may be totally signs of pregnancy. I'm really wanting another one right this minute. ARGH! Too soon to test, too soon to know.... frustrating.

[neenbean]

Hey ladies! I'd love to join this party. :D DH and I are actively "seeing what happens" - we haven't avoided since September and are slowly starting to wonder what is going on... We got pregnant a LOT easier than this with DD. ;) Here's my stats:

Name: Neenbean (30)
Married: 11/15/03
DD #1: C. 3/19/05
TTC#2: since 9/05

QOTD: At this point, we could care less about when #2 arrives. We normally travel for the holidays, but if we have a November, December or January baby we will be staying put here. DH and I are ready to be home for the first Christmas in our relationship in our OWN home. ;) With my current cycles, our baby would be born early in the month and I would have a scheduled c-section, so I know their actual birthdate would not be on a holiday. :p

With all this said, I am testing this weekend. :D I am having some symptoms- sore BBs, weird cravings, so tired... you know the deal. I am just hoping this is it because I am so sick of AF!

[Bucktown]

5 DPO here. Really trying to relax but having a difficult time. I'm thinking myself into pg symptoms. errrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Dec baby: Doesn't matter to us either. MIL's b-day is 12/24 and she is super sensitive about it. At 60 yrs old she is still demanding separate gifts, b-day wrapping only, a separate b-day card & a cake with NO holiday decorations. :rolleyes: I guess she was slighted as a child. If we miss this month, next month would put us around the beginning of Dec & I too will be having a scheduled c-section. My mom's b-day is 12/3 so maybe I'll schedule it then & give that to her as a b-day prezzie! ;)

Sorry you're having a rough day lady1297. Hopefully we'll be sharing announcements next week!

Welcome neenbean!

[katnbug]

Well....I guess my Grandma pulled a few strings for me with the big man upstairs! AF is due tomorrow and I just tested and got a bfp!

I'm stunned. I really thought we missed our opportunity this month. :eek:

As for QOTD of December babies... I guess a late October/early November baby is in our future. :)

[neenbean]

CONGRATULATIONS katnbug !!!!! So exciting!! :)

I was talking to my playgroup today and they got me so hopeful that I went out and bought a bunch of tests at the Dollar Store. Needless to say, I got a BFN, but I am only CD27, with a potential of being 9DPO or more (provided I O'd when I normally do), so I will hopefully test again tomorrow or maybe even Friday. AF is due anytime between now and Friday or even Saturday. I am hoping she won't show because DD has swim lessons that day and I am so not in the mood. :p

ETA: Thanks Bucktown! Glad to be here. :)

[mom_to_zoe]

Congratulations to katnbug! Here's to a happy and healthy nine (ten) months!

[HGMorgann]

Congrats KatnBug Have a wonderful pregnancy.

Goodluck Neen...

[jeggink]

Congratulations Katnbug!!! Wonderful news :D

Welcome Neenbeen

[katnbug]

Thanks for the well wishes everyone!!

It looks like a November 1st due date by my calculations. :) Maybe a Halloween baby like his/her daddy????

Fingers crossed for Neenbeen- Stay away AF!!!!

[neenbean]

Actually AF just arrived, just now, but thanks for the hopes. :D Maybe next month will be better. :)

[Brink]

Congratulations katnbug - that is so exciting.

neenbean - sorry about AF. Hopefully next month will be the one.

Well, I was expecting AF to arrive on the 20th and nothing. I know I am not pg since DH and I haven't DTD in a month! We are still so busy with our 5 month old that finding time is an issue. Plus, we really are not going to try and start until April. But, I was really hoping that my cycles would start to regulate so we can be productive in April. I'm still BFing my little one so maybe that has something to do with it. I was extremely regular before, so I'm hoping it will return. I'll just have to be a little more patient.

[lady1297]

I think I asked this before, but I'm going to ask again (sorry). When do you test? I'm at the most 9DPO, at the least 5 DPO. It's too soon, right? I don't really want to waste a test, but I'm really ancy here. I'd love to know by next Tuesday when I go to see my grandparents. They are having a hard time and I think it would go a long way to cheet them up. But again, I don't want to jump the gun. AF would be due end of next week or so.

[lady1297]

OH!! CONGRATS katnbug!!! And welcome everyone else!!

[tinkerbelljenny]

I just got back into town but I wanted to say Congrats to katnbug! That is so wonderful!!!!!!!!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Welcome Karie and neenbean!

QOTDAnyone want to avoid a December baby?

I would love a December baby! We are suppose to go to my mom's for Christmas this year and I have been so excited to spend it at her place this year but if we can't go because I am too pregnant or I am giving birth then that is fine, we just want another baby so when ever that happens is fine with us.

AF finally left so the bd will begin soon!

[katnbug]

neenbeen- Sorry to hear about AF. That witch!!

brink- I BF DS for 11 months :eek: and I didn't even get my first AF until 7 months after he was born. Before DS I was VERY regular with AF arriving every 27 days. After DS my cycles ranged anywhere from 27 to 29 days... So in my experience you may not regulate for quite a while. We just picked a wide range and tried to BD as many times as possible during that period.

lady- I'm not sure a test would work yet for you, but maybe early next week. I know there are the early tests that can work 5 days before AF is due. I'm not very patient either, so I understand!!

[bluebunny]

Congrats katnbug! Let me know if you want me to add an EDD to your stats. :)

neenbean, sorry about AF.

Brink, I'm in the same situation: still BF, waiting for AF to regulate. My first PP AF was in November and then another in December but so far, not again. And, like you, I'm fairly positive I'm not pregnant. Maybe April will be our month.

lady1297, I hate testing so I was reluctant to test early and get a negative. I always waited until AF was due before testing. If you want to test earlier, I think First Response is one that you can test at least 5 days before AF is due. Maybe others will know what tests are reliable that early.

[lady1297]

Thanks everyone...I couldn't stop myself last night and got the expected negative. So, I'm still hopeful (we couldn't have tried harder-not enough hours in the day!), so I'll try again next Tuesday or so with First Response (my personal fav. test!)

[Bucktown]

Well, I don't know what happened here. I just got AF on CD16. :( I'm totally bummed out. Not only because of the unknown reason for a SUPER early AF arrival but because I planned our Salt Lake trip (without DH) during the non-fertile time based on if I got a BFN this month. Now I'll be there during my entire fertile time.

Totally suxs. Guess we'll be waiting till April :confused: :confused:

[bluebunny]

lady, sorry about BFN. There's still hope, though!!

Bucktown, that sucks! It's frustrating not knowing what's going on with your cycle, isn't it? :(

What really gets me about this whole TTC thing is that there are people out there who get pregnant accidentally. :rolleyes: I don't get it. I saw a couple in the mall yesterday with an 18-day old baby (we asked) and they couldn't have been a day older than 17, and that's being generous. It's hard to see some people can get pregnant so easily while others struggle. I know we got pregnant pretty quickly with DS (within three months) but as all of you know, any time while charting and trying to conceive seems like forever. :)

[neenbean]

Bucktown- that is super weird about AF arriving so early. Is it a possible MC? I know you got a BFN, but maybe things still happened? Also, is it light enough just to be mid-cycle spotting? I wish you all the best!!! ((hugs))


As far as testing... I tend to test at 12 DPO, sometimes earlier, but I only use the cheap Dollar Store tests, which they say work with just 10m HcG or what ever the measurement is. So far, obviously all were BFNs, but with DD I tested the day after AF was due- probably 14 DPO, but I can't remember exactly. I just didn't believe I was pregnant- I am so totally clueless. ;)

[Bucktown]

Bluebunny I'm with you on that statement! We got pg with DS on the 2nd cycle and we felt fortunate, no doubt about that! But then came my diagnosis of thyroid cancer, then the thyroid removed (April 05). Since after DS was born I've been keeping track of my cycles I noticed that the past now 3 cycles my AF's are coming around CD26-O happening around CD9-10. This could very well be my first annovulatory cycle even though the temps indicated it did happen? errrrrrrrrrrrrr. Today I experienced my first breakdown of seeing AF due to the circumstances around it. Hopefully it will be the last.

[Bucktown]

Neen I never got around to test. I was only 7DPO today. No, it's definitely heavier than mid-cycle spotting. At first I was hoping for implantation spotting, but now I've resigned myself to accepting it as AF. My temp took a HUGE drop this morning which I thought was very wierd but hoped it was implantation dip since it happened when I was pg with DS.

I too don't test till 12DPO. Still too much disappointment!

[lady1297]

I'm still waiting...and it is truly driving me batty...Grrh...

[Bucktown]

After Friday the bleeding got much worse. I had horrible cramps which I haven't felt since before DS was conceived. TMI too: I've had gross amounts of clots that are absolutely huge.

So when does this become a call to the doc? When is there cause for concern? This is definitely NOT like my usual AF's. It's showing no signs of stopping either. :confused: :(

[neenbean]

So when does this become a call to the doc? When is there cause for concern? This is definitely NOT like my usual AF's. It's showing no signs of stopping either. :confused: :(
That sounds exactly like the 2nd and 3rd days of my AF ever since I stopped BFing DD. I am cramping and feel so uncomfortable for 5 days or so... It was way better pre-pregnancy. I hope tomorrow is a better day for you!!!!

[dzmattie]

Bucktown - if the clots are bigger than a golf ball - call the doctor. That is what my doc always advised. Especially if they aren't gone today....good luck - feel better.

[lady1297]

Gah! Yeah, if they are bigger than a golf ball, call immediatly. Hope it stops today!

[bluebunny]

I'm so sorry you're going through this, Bucktown! How aggravating! I hope it gets better today.

As for me, still wondering what's going on. My last AF was in December. I took at test yesterday and got a BFN. I didn't think I was pregnant but I wanted to make sure. This is soooo frustrating!!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Hope you are okay Bucktown! Thinking of you!

bluebunny That has to be frustrating! Hang in there!

[neenbean]

I would call your doc today it the clotting continues, even if they are not golf-ball size. Worse case, they will say you are over-reacting, but hopefully they will take this seriously and either have you come in or at the very least explain what is most likely happening. Good luck Bucktown!!!

Bluebunny, no period for 2 months and still a BFN?! That is odd. Are you certain you ovulated yet? Have your cycles ever been irregular (before or after your pregnancy)? Totally bites not knowing what is happening. Are you still BFing?

[bluebunny]

neenbean, yes, I'm still BFing. I got my first PP AF in November and then another in December so I thought I was back on track and now nothing since. I wish I had started charting so that I could tell if I was ovulating or not. Unfortunately, since DS wakes several times a night, I'm not sure how accurate a temp would be anyway. Prior to pregnancy, my periods were always regular. I only had one crazy long cycle and that was right after my miscarriage. Other than that, I've always been like clockwork.

[Bucktown]

Thanks ladies for you input. I was prepared for a train wreck when I woke up this morning but it was like the faucet was turned off. Hardly no bleeding to this point & no more clots. Ummmmmmmm, yeah, I would say I birthed a few golf balls over the past few days ;) . That was gross :D . I see my endo on Thursday so I'll ask him what the heck is going on & if my thyroid meds are too high. Very aggravating when you are actively TTC.

Wow, bluebunny, I've heard AF's get a bit off while BF-ing but to get it then not? Has your DS been increasing his intake recently?

Anything (BFP?) yet lady1297?

[bluebunny]

Bucktown, glad to hear it stopped. I'd definitely ask your doctor about it anyway. As for me, I really don't have an explanation. I don't think DS has increased his nursing at all. I can't think of anything different that would explain it. sigh. It's just frustrating.

On another note, anyone with GOOD news?? :)

[HGMorgann]

well i am pretty sure we are out this month. we are at my IL's and I am sick so I doubt that we will do anything that would create a baby! Oh well. Unless we have some super strong guys....anyways thats TMI!

[lady1297]

Bucktown-I'm still waiting to test again. DH asked last night if I had. I may run out this morning to get a test (need a few other groceries anyway) and test tomorrow (well, honestly, tonight probably since I totally have zero selfcontrol when pregnancy tests are laying around!). I'd love to know so I can run out and get Edward his "Big Brother" T-shirt!! I decided that is how I will tell everyone. Just stick it on him and see who notices!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Wow Lady, can't wait to hear!

[lady1297]

Bfn...

[tinkerbelljenny]

No way Lady, so sorry....

[neenbean]

I'd love to know so I can run out and get Edward his "Big Brother" T-shirt!! I decided that is how I will tell everyone. Just stick it on him and see who notices!I have the same plan! :p My friends know we are TTC, so I am sure they would notice IMMEDIATELY. Sorry to hear you are still getting a BFN. :(

bluebunny~ that totally stinks. are they any books or research that talk about this happening? I weaned DD and AF arrived promptly 2 weeks later and has been arriving every 26-31 days ever since... Much to my disappointment, BTW. Maybe buy some OPKs and begin testing. At least you would know if you O anytime in the future... Just a thought since charting really would not work effectively with all of your night wakings. Good luck!

[lady1297]

Thanks tinkerbell-I'm still a bit hopeful that FMU may do the trick. Maybe? I hope so...

[bluebunny]

Any word, lady?

Well, AF finally arrived after two months. :( I'm remaining hopeful that I'll be back on track after this. Would love to get a BFP soon. I just out that someone I work with is pregnant with her second. Her children will be 14 months apart. This pregnancy was not planned and she's having a hard time dealing with it. Surprisingly, I'm not jealous. :) A month ago I would have been but I'm a little more laid back today.

[Bucktown]

DS & I are off to Salt Lake in 5 hours. I'm a bit hopefully that maybe we have some sort of shot this month. This morning lots of EWCM so we took advantage. I suppose the 2WW will be occupied so I don't wonder too much. At the same time I'm just thinking we missed out this month and that's ok too.

Sorry to hear Lady about AF. :(

Bluebunny, I'm glad AF showed so now you can get back to a normal cycle.

[lady1297]

AF arrived yesterday. :( This month, i do believe DH will be out of town during fertile phase, so I'm not too hopeful. But I think I will direct my energy to losing some weight between now and April. It will give me focus and that is a good thing!
Yipee Bluebunny!
Hoping it's a good month, Bucktown!

[neenbean]

bluebunny~So glad AF finally showed! Even though it isn't what we want, atleast you have an answer... Here's hoping the luck of the Irish will be with you this month. :D

[lauren f s]

I'd like to join! Here's my info:

Name: lauren f s (Lauren
Married: 10/21/05
DD #1: Ava, 12/16/03
TTC: hopefully this summer!

I have the baby bug big time and desperately want to start trying for another this summer. Ava just potty trained last week and DH thinks that I only want another because she is now completely out of the baby phase. Little does he know, I've wanted another for a while now. We're at a good place financially and I think that Ava is at a great age to be a big sister. We've agreed to think about it for a while and then talk about it seriously this summer. Ideally, I'd be pregnant by Christmas.

[bluebunny]

Welcome Lauren! I'll add your stats to page 1. :)

Thanks for the support, Bucktown, neenbean, and lady! :) I'm hopeful this month!

Well, not much new here. I've gotten a little more laid back about TTC. I think I was so set on the idea of 24-26 month spacing between two kids that I was not seeing the big picture. I mean, does it really matter if they are 24 or 28 months apart, for example? I've just been praying that we will get our next little one in the right time. ;)

Hope everyone else is doing well.

[neenbean]

I've just been praying that we will get our next little one in the right time. ;)

Thank you!!! I really need to remember this when I get down about things: #2 will arrive when they are meant to arrive- I just have a very hard time being patient. :o DD was a semi-surprise (we thought TTC would take a heck of a lot longer). However, having a 2nd child is not as easy as we "planned". We were hoping for 18+/- months between our kids, but as we approach DD's 1st birthday (next Sunday), I am not feeling really confident that this is our month again. <shrug>

Remembering how thankful I am for a really wonderful daughter that brightens every moment of my life. :)

[lady1297]

bluebunny-I'm totally with you. I was so hell bent that we'd be pregnant by now that I lost focus. Now that I have to wait (DH will be out of town this month) I'm realizing that the important thing is that we want and will wait for our next child. Our situation was the same as neenbean-DS was planned, but not expected as quickly as he came along, we were 2 months earlier than we thought we'd be. We figured that would happen again with #2. So, we go into the next month figuring when it happens it happens. In fact, I just got done scheduling a massage for May. Of course, I'm okay if I have to cancel (they won't do a massage in the first trimester). But if not, I get a massage! :)

[jeggink]

lauren f s Welcome!

Bluebunny & lady So sorry about that witch showing up, geesh, can't she get the hint that none of us want her back!!

Bucktown My AF's have been like that since I got it back pp. Isn't it horrible!! I was soaking through pad, tampons and clothing the 1st few days and then bam, hardly anything.

Well ladies I figure I would come update with some good news.
http://images.snapfish.com/34654%3A5%3A2%7Ffp33%3A%3Enu%3D3239%3E6%3A5%3E689% 3EWSNRCG%3D323357%3C59%3A8%3B6nu0mrj

I got it yesterday, very nervous but excited. We shall see what happens since this is cycle #2 after the D&C. I don't intend on going to the dr till 7-8 weeks as the last time going every week to check things out was just to stressful, that rollercoaster. So I figure I will assume everything is OK and see then.

[bluebunny]

Congratulations, Jeggink!!! :D That's awesome! It's an especially sweet BFP after a m/c, isn't it? So happy for you!!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Congratulations, Jeggink! That is so wonderful!

For me, AF is due on Sat. I am not feeling very good vibes about this month. If AF doesn't arrive on Sat then I will test.

[Bucktown]

Congrats jeggink! Sure is a pretty line!

We're back from our visit and had a nice time. I'm 8 DPO today and anxiously awaiting test day. I think I'll wait till 12 DPO just because of last time. Interesting story though; our flight was suppose to leave last Sunday (CD10) & I was bummed that we wouldn't even have a shot because I usually O between CD10-12 & my temp hadn't jumped yet. We get to the airport & to the gate & they cancel our flight. :eek: Normally, I'd be pissed but I was totally thrilled. So, at 4:00am on Monday we got to DTD before I had to leave the house at 4:30am to catch the 6:15am flight. Sure enough, I got my O date for that Monday. :D

But then around 5-6 DPO I started having horrible cramping to where I thought AF was deciding to arrive early again but she hasn't & my temps are still up despite a dip when I had the worst of the cramping. It's hard not to read into things, especially FPS but how can one not???

Anyway, waiting till Saturday AM to test. Or maybe Thursday PM. :rolleyes:

[Brink]

Congratulations jeggink - that is wonderful news.

Well, my DD is almost 6 months old and I have still only had one very very light period. That was about 2 months ago. I planned to BF until she is 6 months, so that is just a couple of weeks away. I'm hoping that as soon as I stop, my cycle will return. We were going to start trying next month (April) but we'll see if I even have a chance by then!

[neenbean]

Congratulations JEGGINK!!!! So exciting. :) H & H 9 to U!

Goodluck Bucktown! Funny how life helps us out sometimes. ;)

Brink- my AF showed up 2 weeks after I weaned DD. Hope that happens to you.

[katnbug]

:D Congratulations jeggink!!

[mom_to_zoe]

Congratulations jeggink! Here's to a happy and healthy pregnancy.

Sorry I haven't been around much, ladies. I am trying not to obsess about TTC and keep my mind on other things, but we all know that only works so well.

I am on CD 17. I am pretty sure I O'ed on Tuesday. DH left town Tuesday morning but we BDed Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights. And boy, was I ready for a break after that. ;) So, I am hoping we caught the egg.

My book club met last night and there are two pregnant ladies in it and another one who is TTC, so I definitely was getting excited about the thought of a new baby. Plus, I am so-hosting a baby shower for my pregnant friend, one of the ones who was there last night, so that is lots of fun.

Hope everyone is doing well this week!

[Bucktown]

12 DPO today. Tested negative this morning. AF should be here Tuesday. Too bad, my chart looks beautiful (and deceiving!). Temps still way above coverline though. Triphasic and everything.

Tink how about you?

[jmvan74]

Can I join?
:D
Name: jmvan74 (Julie)
Married: July 24, 2004
DS #1 6-13-05 Collin
TTC: soon!


We are not officially TTC yet, but we had a little accident this past weekend, so we are waiting to see if AF arrives. However, I think I'll be disappointed if she does show.....sooooo I think we will start the not try, not avoid method for the time being. I haven't started charting again, yet b/c AF just returned last month. :rolleyes:

[jrdhbunny]

Sign me up! :)

Name: jrdhbunny (Heather)
Married: July 26, 2003
DS #1: 4/26/05- James
TTC: June 2006

I'm really nervous about trying for #2 because DH is a SAHD and we're in a small one-bedroom apartment. But I'm also close to 35, and I'd like to conceive our second before then. In the meantime, I've forgotten all the ins and outs of charting so I figured I'd better relearn it all before we're ready to start TTC!

[jeggink]

Thanks ladies, we are very excited but nervous. Sending out lots of ~~Baby Dust~~!!

Welcome to jrdhbunny & jmvan74

Bucktown Sorry about the BFN :(.

[neenbean]

WELCOME jmvan74 and jrdhbunny!



I am needing some feedback... I am feeling incredibly nauseated (only goes away when I eat) and tired, but it is only CD24. My cycles vary from 26-31 days, typically 28 though. Should I test?

I normally would have already gone out and bought a bunch as I torture myself every month. However, I promised myself that after doing this for SIX months, I did not need to waste any more $$ on BFNs. :( I think I actually have a Dollar Store test somewhere around here, but am really skeptical that I actually may be preggers. Too many months of FPS. :( However, I am just curious, would you wait until Friday to test (if AF does not appear sooner) or fall for the symptoms and POAS???

Thanks in advance!

[Brink]

I'm so bad that I would test. I look at the wasted $$ as therapy. I would rather spend the $$ and get the BFN than sit around wondering and reading something into every sign I felt. The month I got my BFP with DD#1, I was doing just that. I was convinced that I was not pg and was taking the test just to prove it to myself so I could focus on the next month.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

[HGMorgann]

I would test, Neen! Ok, really, I wouldn't cause I am cheap... but I think you should;-)

We totally missed the last cycle b/c we were sick. AF came and went and I should O this weekend. Hoping it works!:) I think we are moving more from "Seeing What Happnes" to seriously TTC soon. I concieved DD using Vitex so I might start that if this cycle is a bust.

[neenbean]

Thanks Brink and HGMorgann!

I am so torn because I promised myself I would wait until I was late... UGH! Everyone around me thinks I am pregnant anyway because I totally over-reacted to something that happened at MOMS Club earlier today. I didn't freak out or anything, but I got upset about something that normally would be no sweat. I am feeling ditzy and nauseated along with exhausted, but I think I am just adding up all the typical stuff and trying to convince myself that it is OK to test... If I can hold out, I will wait until Wednesday or Thursday, otherwise I may POAS first thing tomorrow........ <sigh> Why do I torture myself?!?

Good luck with this cycle HGM and have fun!!! ;) :p

[Bucktown]

Well Neen today I took my FOURTH test at 14DPO since I had another high temp this morning and have been nauseated since Sunday night. I would personally wait. I am so aggravated with myself for spending nearly $40 this week on freakin' tests that I want to hurl. With DS I got a BFP on 12DPO so I went for it, and I went for it a bit earlier too.

I also think I'm throwing the whole charting thing out the window too. It is way to easy to read into a chart that looks promising. Let me see if I can post a link to this thing so you all will see what I mean.

AF is due today but I have no temp drop. :confused: Ans I also have no BFP. :(

[jmvan74]

Neen: I'd try and wait a few days. It's always hard to wait, but then you won't feel like you are wasting money. With #1 I got a BFP at 8DPO, but I know that was really early and I won't test this month until at least 12DPO. Good luck.

Bucktown: I hope your BFN turns in to a BFP. Charting can really give you false hope, but even if I don't chart on paper or online, I chart in my head! LOL!

[Bucktown]

Thanks jmvan. Right now I'd like AF so to show to stop the wondering. Of course, a BFP would be good too!

Here is my chart:

http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1d094

[bluebunny]

Welcome jrdhbunny and jmvan! I'll add your stats to page 1!

HGMorgann, good luck this cycle!

neenbean, if it were me, I would wait to test. I hate "wasting" tests on BFN. :o I usuallly wait to test until AF is late but that's because I can't stand to see a negative. I hope that you get a BFP whenever you test !! :)

Bucktown, how frustrating! Charting can be a bless and a curse!

[neenbean]

Bucktown~ your chart looks REALLY promising! However, with the dip on CD 17, maybe you O'd late or something and it has thrown things off. I had to stop charting a few months ago because it was totally stressing me out when AF showed every month. I still keep track of CM and AF days, but that is it. BTW, do you have a Dollar Store near you? From what I hear, their tests are just as accurate as the more expensive ones and you won't feel *as* guilty spending the $. I really hope this it YOUR month and those tests are just lessons learned and you will get your BFP tomorrow! Good luck!

jmvan74~ you are right! I will try to hold out until Friday to POAS again. With DD, I think I got my BFP on 12 or 13 DPO, but I am not charting this month, so I have NO IDEA when I O'd. :rolleyes:



So, I used my last $ store test this morning and of course got a BFN. It made me realize that we will probably be waiting another month for our BFP. I also was speaking to my sMIL and her son is expecting his first at the end of November (what would be MY EDD this cycle). I am surprisingly NOT jealous and even quite happy that we won't be having babies on the same day... I would not want to take away from his celebration by two grandbabies born at the same time. His GF is older (like 45) so this was a little shocking for everyone but we are excited for them. :)

[neenbean]

Sorry Bluebunny! I missed your post and can't edit my previous... Thanks. I have gotten used to the BFNs but that does not make them any easier to deal with. My nausea has disapated and my exhaustion today can only be explained by staying up way too late last night. ;)

[bluebunny]

neenbean, sorry about the BFN. I'm out for a November baby, too, but maybe we'll both be lucky for December. :)

[neenbean]

bluebunny~ I would be thrilled with a December baby! :D AF is due Friday, so I am holding out, but as of right now, I am at peace with things taking another month... I say that now, talk to me in a week. ;)

[Bucktown]

I will check into the dollar store, Neen. We live in downtown Chicago so I'm not sure where there would be a dollar store? Maybe I'll stop by one on one of my trips to the 'burbs. Thanks for the info! Also, I wonder about the CD 17 dip you mentioned. It was those 2 days that I remember freaking out because I thought my period was coming like the previous wacked out cycle I had just before this one. I even called DH crying because I thought it was going to be another 2 week cycle. Unfortunately, I'm sure we missed the boat if that was the case (later O date) since I was nowhere near DH at that time. :)

So neen & bluebunny, December babies all around!

ETA:

Welcome to our newcomers jrdhbunny and jmvan! Sorry for speeding over your additions but I am crazed with pg tests!

[HGMorgann]

Bucktown I agree with Neen and think you may have O'ed at CD 17. Hoping for your DH to have super duper swimmers since the timing was off if it was a CD 17 O.

[jmvan74]

Thanks for all the welcomes!

bluebunny: Thanks for adding me!

Bucktown: Your chart did look really good, but after reading what Neen said and looking back..it makes sense that you O'd later.

Neen: Be stong! hehe. Then again...$store tests...that's not so much money to waste. :rolleyes: I'll have to check my local dollar tree.

Well we are out for this month. AF made her appearance this morning.:( I didn't expect to be as sad as I was since we weren't officially TTC. However, DH was sad, too and asked if I was ready to really give it a shot! Uh...yeah! So we are "officially TTC" NOW! Whew...


Here's to December Babies!*cheers*

[tinkerbelljenny]

Wow, so much to catch up on. We just got back late last night from a trip to the deep south. I tested last Thursday and got a BFN and then AF showed up on Sat so I am out, total bummer. Now I am wishing for a X-mas baby.

Welcome jrdhbunny and jmvan!

jmvan74 sorry about AF!

[lady1297]

We may be in the running for Dec. DH had to cut his Boston trip short because my grandfather died. So we decided to give it a shot on Saturday and I was plenty fertile. Maybe grandpa can pick a special one out for us up there in heaven! :)

[Bucktown]

Aw lady, this gave me some tears in my eyes:


Maybe grandpa can pick a special one out for us up there in heaven!


Sorry to hear of your Grandfather's passing.


Tinkerbell, that is a bummer. Adding you to my Christmas 'wishlist' of babies.


As for me, I got another high temp this morning. errrrrrrrr. I *almost* tested but I told DH what I wanted to do & he stopped me. :) As for O-ing on CD17 I've been thinking more about that. I'm not so sure that's when it happened. I remember very clearly that I had NO EWCM during that time but lots & lots of it during the time FF said I O'd. In fact, it was very white & creamy after my CD11 O date. Also, my cramps are gone. :confused: But my BB's still hurt bad and DH says they're huge. :p Maybe I should test with first morning urine since none of the tests were done that way. I didn't have to with DS. I'm just going to wait till Sunday (if at all possible) since that would be 19DPO? from FF's O date or 14DPO from CD17 O'date.

[lady1297]

Thanks Bucktown! We felt guilty trying when he had died the previous day, but figured it must have happened for a reason (or many reasons). I think he wouldn't have minded. And I already know the babe's name if it's a boy!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Lady-my son's middle name is after my father that passed soon after my son's birth. I also believe that things happen for a reason. I am sure that your grandfather wouldn't mind about you know :). So sorry to hear though of his passing.

Bucktown It is so hard to wait to test isn't it? That is all I think about!

[jmvan74]

Tinkerbell: Sorry about the BFN. I think December is a fine month for a baby!

lady: Sorry to hear about your grandfather. I hope you will get a son to name after him in December!

Bucktown: I can't wait until you test! I hope AF stays away! The suspense.....

[Bucktown]

Another high temp this morning. This is killing me! I haven't tested again because I'm 99% sure it will be negative but the temptation is surely there. I feel lousy, like a ticking time bomb about to go off. I think I really need that release I get when AF arrives. Anyone know what I mean? I don't remember feeling this way when I was pg with DS. I just remember feeling calm, relaxed & elated. But, I also got my BFP on 12DPO.

Hoping to see a drop in temp tomorrow. Ready to move on. DH, DS & I are heading to Florida 4/3 and I so don't want to be dealing with AF!

[neenbean]

Another high temp this morning. This is killing me! I haven't tested again because I'm 99% sure it will be negative but the temptation is surely there. I feel lousy, like a ticking time bomb about to go off. I think I really need that release I get when AF arrives. Anyone know what I mean? I don't remember feeling this way when I was pg with DS. I just remember feeling calm, relaxed & elated. But, I also got my BFP on 12DPO.
YES, YES, and YES! ;)

I am not charting with temps, but am looking at my my "chart" of CM and wondering what I should do. It is CD 29 and I have recently been having 28 day cycles. No spotting, no real symptoms except I am tired... Dh says give it a day or two, but I am tempted to go buy a test for a FMU test tomorrow... However, I could wait until Saturday if AF doesn't appear tomorrow. With DD, I got my BFP the day my period was due and was not expecting it at all. I was dead tired and had sore bbs. My friend suggested I test, so I did, never thinking it would be +. I did not believe it until we went to the dr. for confirmation. Now that we are trying, I have not been patient about things AT ALL, until yesterday and now I am apprehensive about testing. We did have *fairly* well timed BDing... Ay, yi, yi!

[Bucktown]

Oh Neen! Fingers crossed for you! Good luck!

Dear Aunt Flo:

I know you are moments away from bursting my baby bubble so let me just bow down to your infinite greatness and accept that this is not our month. Would you pretty please show your face tomorrow?

Just for the record, I lost my head early this afternoon & tested....AGAIN. :rolleyes: Negative.

Come on December babies!!!!!

[neenbean]

Bucktown, I am so bummed to hear about your BFN. :(

I chickened out and didn't go to the store last night. I do have to drive by the Dollar Store today, so I will swing in and pick up a test or two. Worst case, I can use them next month. :p I woke up at 4:30 running to pee this AM, and still no AF. Of course, I couldn't fall back asleep because I was wishing I had a test to use... So, now the laundry is all caught up - folded and everything. ;)

AF, PLEASE send some BFPs to this thread! Our kids need siblings. ;) Come on December babies!!!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Sorry Bucktown about AF! :(

Neenbean fingers crossed!

[neenbean]

I can't believe I am posting this, but....

I tested this AM (around 5:30) and got faint + from 2 tests from the $ Store. So, I went to Walmart and bought the Equate tests. The cashier was so whacko, saying "uh oh!" but I told her it was a good thing and then she started asking me all sorts of questions (at 6 in the morning!!!) about how late I am, etc. It was awful, so I left the store and headed to another 24 hour supermarket to do the rest of my shopping.

I bought a tea and headed straight to the ladies room with it and my "water cup". I peed in the cup and stuck the Equate in for 10 seconds, set my 3 minute timer on my cell phone and starred at the wall, sipping my tea. ;)

3 minutes later I had a faint, but VERY descernable BFP!!!!!!!!!!!! Ack! I am so excited and scared all at one!!! :D :eek: :D

I got the rest of my groceries and a mini balloon for DD that says "Welcome New Baby!" When she woke up this AM, I gave it to her to play with. DH took it away because she was sticking the sharp holder in her mouth, but he did not even notice the message. Her birthday party is today, so he thought it was for the party. :rolleyes:

Gotta go terrorize DH until he notices the balloon... Pretty soon I will break out my tests so he gets it. ;)

[tinkerbelljenny]

Congrats Neenbean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bucktown]

CONGRATULATIONS NEEN!!!! Did he notice yet? Happy Birthday to your DD too!


Still no AF for me. I want to cry. :( I swear I'm going to explode.

[neenbean]

Thank you tinkerbelljenny and Bucktown!

Bucktown~ I feel terrible about your extended cycle and no BFP... When were you "officially" due? If you are over a week late, maybe give your doc a call to see what they say.

DH did not notice the balloon until after he already knew about the BFP. I finally just handed him the test and he got it. ;) It was so insane today with the party and all the preparation that I did not have the energy to wait for him to notice. :p So silly.

Still in shock and I cannot believe this has *finally* happened. We have been SWH for 7 months, 6 cycles and I was starting to get frustrated, but was hopeful.

[HGMorgann]

Horray Neen! :)

[jmvan74]

Congrats Neen! Wonderful news! I can't believe your DH didn't even notice. hehe! Happy B-day to DD.

Bucktown: Sorry AF is still a no show...well I wouldn't have to be sorry if you would get BFP! If you're not pg...I wonder what's taking so long.

[Bucktown]

Thanks girls. I think I might head over to the TTC 35+. I turned 35 on 2/21 and maybe it's just a coincidence but 4 days later my body went haywire. Prior to that 2 week cycle I was consistently having 26 day cycles. So I suppose that would make me officially 3 days late today. I don't think I ever had an 18 day luteal phase. The build up of hormones is killer. Right now I just want it to come so it doesn't ruin my vacation in 9 days. :(

[lady1297]

Neenbean! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!
Bucktown-gah! That's so frustrating, I'm sure. I hope she shows soon! Or better yet, a BFP!

Girls, I don't know where else to post this, but I'm really depressed tonight. I just found out my DH's BF's wife is expecting their first child. I'm so thrilled for them on one level and so sad on another. She'd be due in November. That was supposed to be our month (well, October first, then November, now maybe Dec.). OUR MONTH! I almost feel like she theived our baby. I'm tearing up. I just want another baby. I want my son to have a sibling. I was clearing out my mom's attic of my stuff and everything I pulled out I thought 'Gee, if we have a girl, we can decorate her room with this' I have so many beautiful collector dolls, stuffed animals, hell, Barbies. Not that I'm against a boy, but these things make me think and crave a daughter. I know there is a small chance for a baby this month, but I'm losing hope quickly. I'm an impatient person and even though we haven't been TTC for long, I'm getting frustrated. DS was literally "think it, get it". So, it's been a hard day for me. Really hard. God, please send up our baby, I know he/she is waiting for us and we love him/her already.

[neenbean]

Lady, I could have written your post! (minus the part of going through mom's stuff). ;) I totally understand. A friend of mine announced her 2nd pregnancy last month and she wasn't even trying. I am thrilled for her, but I was a bit jealous as we had been trying for 6 months. I wish you great luck this month and hope this means you will have a local pregnancy buddy to share in your 2nd pregnancy. :)

[HGMorgann]

Hi Lady, I totally understand in a way how you feel. It took us a year and half to concieve DD and I remember vividly friends announcing their pg and thinking that they took the "baby of the month" It was really hard. So I'm sorry that you are having to go through this. Hugs.

[Bucktown]

lady, chin up sweety & greet your friends announcement with a smile (even if it is a fake one!). My BF told me she was pg last Nov with her second & it completely thru me for a loop. All I heard from her husband was NO NO NO (when her & I talked of having our second babies). She admits she 'trapped' her DH by not telling him she was O-ing when they were DTD. Now he's completely thrilled with the pg. Off track here...I'm still green with envy. ;) It was also "think it, get it" with our DS & I too am very impatient so I'm having trouble just letting things happen at their own pace. But you also said this:


God, please send up our baby, I know he/she is waiting for us and we love him/her already.

Believe that God is perfect and knows when the timing for you and your family will be perfect for your next addition. Maybe He'll be sending you His birthday present this coming Christmas!


AF arrived at 5:30am this morning. Yay!!!!!

[Brink]

Congratulations Neenbean - that is terrific news.

lady1297 - I had the same thing happen to me back with DC#1. I had a friend that got pg on their honeymoon and we had been trying for 5 months at that point. I was really jealous and thought the same thing about life not being fair. I cried and thought I would never get pg. Then, two weeks later I found out I was pg too! We ended up having babies 2 weeks apart. Now that we are trying for #2, people all around me are getting pg with their second. I think - why not me?

I ended up taking a pg test this morning. I just finished BFing this weekend and I have only had the one really light spotting a couple of months ago. But, I thought - I could be pg and not even know it. So, my imagination got the best of me and I tested. Of course it was BFN, but at least now I don't have to read signs into everything. I have been cramping for the last few days, I'm wondering if my uterus is responding to stopping BFing????? I'm just hoping to get my cycle back so we can actively TTC this month.

Good luck everyone.....

[lady1297]

Believe that God is perfect and knows when the timing for you and your family will be perfect for your next addition. Maybe He'll be sending you His birthday present this coming Christmas!

That would be amazing!

It's weird. DH and I DTD once this month on the day I O'd. So there is a chance, but I'm not running around freaking about it. I hadn't even realized that I didn't have an in house preg test until today, and yet, I'm not running out to get one either. I figure, AF is due next week. If she comes, fine. If not, I'll drop major cash to find out what' sgoing on! Guess some sleep does wonders!

[bluebunny]

Wow! I go away for the weekend and come back to a BFP in this thread! :) Congrats, neenbean!!

Still not getting my hopes up for this month but it would be really nice to get a BFP. ;) I hear you ladies on the "baby of the month" thing. I'm starting to feel like that, especially when people announce their second pregnancies. Oh well. I've gotta believe that we'll get our next child when it's the right time.

[mom_to_zoe]

Let me add my congrats to neenbean!

For me, AF arrived on Monday, which is a little earlier than I expected, so I am wondering if our BD timing was off this month. Anyway, on to next month, right? Meanwhile, I am just enjoying my wine and coffee! ;)

[jmvan74]

lady: sorry your were feeling down about your friend's pg. I'm also glad to hear that some sleep helped you feel better. ;) I hope AF is a no show for you.

Bucktown: Glad to here AF arrived, so you can move on to next month.

Brink: Sorry about the BFN.

Mom to Zoe:

Meanwhile, I am just enjoying my wine and coffee!

LOL! I second that!

[Lvella43]

Hi Ladies I think I'm about ready to join this thread, but I have a question for you guys.

How can I tell if I'm ovulating if I'm still BFing and having gotten AF yet? Do you think the OPK will work?

TIA!!
Lisa

[lady1297]

Lvella43- I checked my cervical and vaginal mucous daily while breastfeeding and prior to my first AF. The month I had my first AF, I had classic mucous and in two weeks, AF appeared. You can also temp, but the temps may not be as consistant as they would be without BF.

[neenbean]

Thank you HGMorgann, jmvan74, Brink and mom to Zoe! I still can't believe this is happening.

I went to my PCP yesterday for the official blood test. They called today with confirmation, so it is truly official, I am pregnant. :)

I so hope many of you will be joining pregnancy threads in the coming weeks! It is just not fair to have to wait so long for a BFP. We worked on it for 6 cycles and as disappointed as I was each month when AF arrived, I have realized this is the perfect timing. I discovered last night that if all goes well with this pregnancy, our kids will be exactly the same age difference as my sister and I, to the day! Very cool in my book. ;)

Sending lots of baby dust to you all! :D

[Lvella43]

lady1297 Thanks for the feedback. Ugh, the thought of temping again drains me. I charted for 19 cycles before my BFP with my DS....I hope this goes smoother.

neenbean Congrats on your BFP!

[Lvella43]

I would love to join you all on this rollercoaster ride:

Name: Lisa
Married: 08/25/01
DS: Jack 10/26/2005
TTC: Just seeing what happens at this point.

It took us 19 cycles with charting to get pregnant the frist time. I am still BFing so I'm not sure what's going on with my body.

I look forward to getting to know you all!

Cheers,
Lisa

[neenbean]

Lvella43, thank you and good luck! I hope things go much faster for you this time around!!! May your time TTC be short and sweet. ;)

[Brink]

lvella43 - Welcome. You and I are in just about the same boat. Looks like your DC was born almost one month after mine. I BFed until 6 months (which was just last week). I'm hoping that AF will return and we can start activity TTC. How long are you planning to BF?

Way to much TMI - but I had a bunch of mucus today. I'm hoping that is a sign that my cycle might be returning. I will keep my fingers crossed that I get AF in about two weeks.

[lady1297]

I would guess, Brink, that it is a good sign. Did you notice a lot of mucus before? If not, then it is probably your fertility returning.

[jenjen0713]

Can one more join?? :) DH and I are going to start TTC again in a few months, but thought I should go ahead and join so I get to know all you ladies!

Name: jenjen0713
Married: 11/27/04
DS#1: Hunter, 10/6/05
TTC: July 2006
chart: http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/794c9

Right now we are avoiding by using condoms during ovulation time. I'm still BFing, but it seems AF has gone back to normal with the exception of my LP. It was 13-14 days before DS, but now it is only 10-11 days. Since it is on the shorter side I'm somewhat worried that I might have trouble sustaining a pregnancy. I'm hoping it is just due to BFing and when DS weans that it will go back to normal. I want to BF him until he is one if at all possible.

[tinkerbelljenny]

Welcome Lisa and jenjen!

[jmvan74]

Welcome Lisa and JenJen!

JenJen: My LP was always 10 days and I had no issues sustaining pregnancy. ;) I'm still bfing and noticed my first 2 cycles this time, my LP was only 9 days... That's a day too short for my liking.

[jenjen0713]

tinkerbelljenny - Thanks for the welcome!

jmvan74 - That is so good to hear about your LP. I was freaking myself out thinking that 10-11 days might be too short. I know I have read about taking B6 and zinc (I think) to help lengthen it, but I don't want anything to mess with my supply since I'm barely keeping up with DS by pumping at work.

[Lvella43]

Thanks for the welcome everyone.! I'm starting to get past being really nervous and becoming excited.

jenjen0713 Look at us going thru another journey together!!

[tinkerbelljenny]

CD 12 here, I think I might have o'd already, I have no idea. I took an O test yesterday and got two strong lines so maybe tonight would be a good time to BD.

[jenjen0713]

lvella - Yea!!! Another October momma! So excited to "see" someone I know in here! How fun would that be to be in another mommas group again?

tinkerbelljenny - Woohoo!! I vote for BDing!!

[Bucktown]

Welcom Lisa & JenJen! It's great to see new people join in when so many have graduated.

Tinkerbell Were you able to get in some BD-ing? Crossing fingers that this is your month!


My body has finally shrunk down to normal after that insanely long LP last cycle. I think I bloated up 2 sizes during that time. I was kind of believing that I had gained 10 lbs in 2 weeks. Hope I don't have a repeat of that this cycle if no BFP. CD4 for me which doesn't seem so bad seeing that I O around CD11. We'll definitely be in Florida during that time visiting Disney. Hoping that for us it will truely be a 'Magic Kingdom!" :D

[tinkerbelljenny]

Tinkerbell Were you able to get in some BD-ing? Crossing fingers that this is your month!

Ha! We only bd once so far. Hope to again tonight, I am so bloated today so I wonder if I am O (ing). Dh keeps falling asleep every night before I get my toddler to bed so nothing is happening.

How long can sperm live? Is it 3-5 days?

Bucktown Your trip sounds like a ton of fun! My mom and sister will be also be there the first week of April.

[lady1297]

DH asked tonight if we were pregnant yet. It's killing me not knowing. I have two pregnancy tests burning a hole ithe cabinet!! Come on 5th!!!:)

[Bucktown]

I have two pregnancy tests burning a hole ithe cabinet!!

Too funny Lady! Be strong, you can do it! ;)

[tinkerbelljenny]

lady-it is so hard to wait! It is all I think about!

[bluebunny]

Welcome Jenjen and Lisa!! I've added your stats to page 1.

Speaking of bloating...what's up with that? I am so annoyed by it. :(


How long can sperm live? Is it 3-5 days?


I think so.


Dh keeps falling asleep every night before I get my toddler to bed so nothing is happening.


Definitely can relate. Somehow it was much easier to TTC the first child. :rolleyes:


DH asked tonight if we were pregnant yet. It's killing me not knowing. I have two pregnancy tests burning a hole ithe cabinet!! Come on 5th!!!

lady that's when I think AF is due for me, too. After reading your post, it makes me want to test. I've felt so "off" lately but that could either be major pre-AF symptoms, late-O symptoms or general tiredness and eating like crap issues. sigh (I have two tests, too!! Would it hurt to use one???)

[lady1297]

"hiding" I had to use one this morning. It's my birthday and I thought for sure I would get a nice gift! Didn't. BFN. It's def. AF symptoms today. :( So I enjoyed a nice Margarita for my b-day. Might as well enjoy while I can...

[tinkerbelljenny]

Sorry lady! But HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

[Bucktown]

Happy Birthday Lady! sorry to hear about the BFN :(

[lady1297]

Thanks!! The margarita was great, the test not so much. On to next month...

[jmvan74]

Lady, Sorry you got a BFN for your b-day. I hope it was nice otherwise. ;)

[bluebunny]

Happy Birthday, Lady!! Sorry about the BFN but thank goodness for margaritas!! :D

[lady1297]

AF showed yesterday morning. So, good thing I enjoyed my Margarita! I would have been mad if I had skipped it for nothing! :) Next month...here we come. I'm going to be more diligent in temping starting tomorrow. Maybe that will help.

[jmvan74]

Sorry Lady. Good thing for Margaritas! :D

[jenjen0713]

Bluebunny and Bucktown - Thanks for the welcome!

Lady - Happy belated birthday! Glad you were able to enjoy the margaritas!

[tinkerbelljenny]

AF showed yesterday morning. So, good thing I enjoyed my Margarita!

Sorry! However, a margarita sounds so good to me right now!

[lysh79]

I'd like to join also.

Name: Alysha
Married: 05/17/03
DD #1: Kiley, 10/18/05
TTC: August

I so miss being pregnant and can't wait to start trying again. I'm excited to get to know everyone in this group.

[lady1297]

Thanks, ladies! Tonight: Wine! Or Strawberry Daiquiri?!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Welcome Alysha! Your daughter looks so cute!

lady I had a Strawberry Daiquiri recently for the first time in years and I am dying for another one!

[jenjen0713]

lysh - Yay for another October 05 momma!!

lady - Why choose....have both! ;)

[bluebunny]

Welcome Alysha!

Anyone have those days that TTC really gets you down? That's today for me. I know I have a lot to be thankful for and I also know that so many women have tried for months and months without a BFP. Then there are those who have miscarriage after miscarriage (I have a friend who has been going through that). So, in the grand scheme of things, I really have nothing to complain about. :o I guess on the flip side, it's hard to hear about all those women who got pregnant the first try or without trying. Sorry to be such a downer. I just thought some of you might be able to commiserate.

[jmvan74]

Welcome Alysha!

Lady, my vote is for a strawberry daquiri...mmmm

bluebunny, I'm sorry you are having a down day. This will be the first cycle of TTC for us and I can tell it will be hard for me if it doesn't happen quickly. I guess I have to be patient.

[lady1297]

jenjen-LOL! I just might tonight!

bluebunny- You know I've had those days. Our lives may not be 'all that bad', but that doesn't mean we can have the feelings you describe. It's difficult when you know you CAN get pregnant, have gotten pregnant and can carry to term and for some reason, it isn't working right now. I have to believe that for some reason (maybe because my son doesn't sleep through the night yet and God knows I need some sleep before #2 arrives) my baby is not ready to be here yet. I have to come to terms with it every month so far. And it's hard. And frustating. :) Hugs!!

[bluebunny]

Thanks, lady and jmvan. I know I'll get over it in a few days but it's hard not to dwell on it when AF is supposed to be imminent. Another cycle, I guess.

[tinkerbelljenny]

Anyone have those days that TTC really gets you down?
Yep, today.

[HGMorgann]

AF arrived 4 days early. Booh. My cycles have been 24 days with a 6 day period thus far in 2006. Toooo much AF in my opinion!! Booh. I think my LP is short again so starting Vitex this mo.

[tinkerbelljenny]

Sorry HGMorgann bummer....

[HGMorgann]

Yeh. I know. Its one of those days like it sounds you are having too, Tinkerbell. Hugs to us.

[lady1297]

Ugh, HGMorgann. I hope this solves your problems, though!

[Lvella43]

Hey there Alysha!! Another Oct 05 Mommy!

Sorry to hear about the BFN on your Bday!!

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I have no idea what's going on with my cycle since AF hasn't returned yet so we're totally winging it right now. I plan on nursing for a year, but we'll see.

Have a great night everyone!

Lisa