Seeing What Happens: TTC in December 2005

[Seeing What Happens]

WHO ARE WE ???
A group of CC ladies who are Trying To Concieve(TTC) without temping(taking your temperature before rising out of bed every morning), and "charting" these temperatures on a grid. (Although some do have charts to keep track of their information.) This group of ladies are just "Seeing What Happens". We do keep track of what Cycle Day(CD)we are on and perhaps note any changes in our body. We would love to hear about what you are going through. We understand the trials, tribulations and many doctor appointments that you are facing on this journey into parenthood. No question is too "stupid", asked too often, nor is any "vent" that you may have unnecessary.

This thread may move quickly at times, but don't be afraid to jump in on the last page. You don't have to read through the entire thread before you join us. The first few posts on page one are some introductory info to help everyone out as well as provide many useful links to other sites with in depth information on certain topics. A link to the new thread is always posted at the end of the current thread to help everyone find their way over to the most recent "Seeing What happens" thread. This thread starts at the beginning of each new month.

WANNA JOIN US ?

Just introduce yourself and post your statistics so we can get to know you a little better and add you to the list of "Our Family " members which is shown in the second post on the first page. Please post these intro stats in red so that you won't be missed. Wanna lurk and ask questions? Just post away....

Info to include in your reply:
Me: name (age) - Birthday
DH: name (age)
Married: Date (January 1, 2005)
Last BCP: Date (Birth Control Pill)
DS/DD : Name and Date
MC/Stillbirth: Date
TTC since: Date

Any changes contact Seeing What Happens through pm please. Thanks

Thread-mistresses are: Ericka_Jarett and jnshanna

[Seeing What Happens]

Alioop12345
Me: Ali (33) - October 3
DH: Aron (28)
Married: March 29, 2003
DS: Jacob (2/3/04)
TTC #2 since: June 2005

Batgirl
Me: Jen (31) - April 30
DH: B (34)
Married: August 1, 2003
Off BCP: October 2005
TTC since: October 2005

Bubeleh
Me: Bubeleh (27) - April 11
DH: A - (30)
Married: April 2003
Last BCP: August 2005
TTC since: November 2005

Chris~n~Jen
Me: Jenifer (28) - 03/05/78
DH: Chris (29)
Married: 10/29/05
TTC # since: 10/30/05

Delaney21
Me: Jessica (27) - December 21
DH: Kyle (27)
Married: June 14, 2003
Last BCP: January 2005
TTC since: October 2005

emermel
Me: Emily (27) - September 1
DH: Todd
Married: May 12, 2002
Last BCP: May 2005
TTC since: June 2005

Ericka_Jarett (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/22964)
Me: Ericka (31) - April 12
DH: Jarett (27)
Married: December 14, 2001
DD: Rebekah Joy, April 18, 2005 @ 24 weeks, lived 71 mins than passed to Jesus
TTC #2: June 2005

FutureMrsBeis
Me: Kristina (30) - June 17
FH: Eddie (30 in December)
Married: We will be married on December 5, 2005 in Honolulu, HI
Last BCP: September 2005
TTC since: November 2005

houseblend
Me: Houseblend (31)
DH: D - 34
Married: November 2002
Last BCP: May 2004
TTC since: September 2005

jbemommy
Me: Shana (32) - June 12
DH: Doug (41)
Married: June 22, 2002
DD: February 3, 2004
TTC #2: August 2005

Jess71903
Me: Jessica (27) - December 10
DH: Tony (25)
Married: July 19, 2003
Last BCP: Date August 21, 2005
TTC since: Sept 2005

jessied1025
Me: Jessie (27) - January 3
DH: Jim
Married: October 25, 2003
Last BCP: July 2005
TTC date: Sept/Oct 2005

jnshanna (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/cafa6)
Me: Shanna (29) - April 21
DH: Jose (30)
Married: October 1, 1994
TTC since: July 2005

Kimmer
Me: Kimmer (30) - September 9
DH: Ant (30)
Married: November 5, 2005
Last BCP: August 2005
MC: December 6th 2005- 12 weeks
TTC since: Really trying now! (December 2005)

LDS Angel 19 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/64d1c)
Me: Michelle (22) - May 11
DH: Aaron (23)
Married: September 4, 2004
Angel baby: Allison Grace, June 17th 2005 @ 22wks 6dys
TTC #2 since: August 2005

Looty
Me: Alison (25) - July 23
DH: John (32)
Married: May 26, 2005
Off BCP: July 2005
TTC: seeing what happens...and hoping it happens quickly

maplekitty
Me: Sarah (24) - Jan 7
DH: Curt (28)
Married: August 27, 2005
Last BCP: October 2005 (Tricyclene)
TTC since: November, 2005

Michelle
Me: Michelle (27) - November 26
DH: Matt
Married: August 30, 2003
Last BCP: May 2005
TTC Since: October 2005

MrsKinnison
Me: Hillary (30) - January 27
DH: Chris (34) - January 2
Married: November 27, 2004
Last BCP: January 05
TTC since: 12/24/05

njdiva
Me: Natasha (29)- December 31
DH: Isaac (34)
Married: July 19, 2003
Last BCP: August 2005

OctoberPrincess
Me: Melissa (28) - October 18
DH: Josh (33)
Married: October 5, 2002
DS: Tyler - June 18, 2004
TTC #2: October 05

roberta
WC Name:robertaw
Me: Roberta (27)
DH: Zak (29)
Married: Novemebr 15, 2003
Last BCP & TTC since: October 2005

seapod
Me: Heather (28) - April 26
DH: Stephen (29)
Married: August 10, 2002
OBC: May 2005
TTC since: June 2005

suiej
Me: Susan (26) - April 4
DH: P (27)
Married: October 26, 2002
Off BCP & TTC since: October 2005

tinkerbelljenny
Me: Jenny (32) - May 22
DH: Gary (41)
Married: October 20, 2002
DS: Tyler - July 15, 2003
TTC #2 since: October 2005

Twylla
Me: Twylla (24) - March 20
DH: Gordon (28)
Married: July 3, 2004
Last BCP: October 2004
TTC since: August 2005

zhannushka
Me: Zhanna (28) - November 7
DH: Mark (29)
Married: September 24, 2005
TTC since: November 2005

Haven't Checked in Yet

Bellefior (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/6231d)
Me: 36 - January 30
DH: 35
Married: May 31, 2003
Off BCP: May 2005
TTC since: May 2005

jasma
Me: Alison (37)
DH: Jeff (33)
Married: October 26, 2002
TTC Since: April 2005

[Seeing What Happens]

Happy Birthday !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Birthday Wishes

Jess71903 (Jessica) - December 10
Delaney21 (Jessica) - December 21
mrstim (Amy) - December 30
njdiva (Natasha)- December 31

Holiday Wish (http://www.hallmark.com/ECardWeb/ECV.jsp?a=2839301584914M72495367Y) Make sure the volume is up

[Seeing What Happens]

4 Graduates So Far This Month http://www.pregnancy.org/phpBB2/images/smiles/sleepingbabyboy.gif http://www.pregnancy.org/phpBB2/images/smiles/sleepingbabygirl.gif

mrstim
BFP: December 6, 2005
EDD: August 20, 2006

Jarocha
BFP: December 15, 2005
EDD: August/Sept 2006

K&H's mommy
BFP: December 16, 2005
EDD: August 26, 2006

Summer (Camdynlyn)
BFP: December 26, 2005
EDD: September 4, 2006

[Seeing What Happens]

Graduates since July 2005 http://www.pregnancy.org/phpBB2/images/smiles/smilie_schwanger.gif http://www.pregnancy.org/phpBB2/images/smiles/binkybaby.gif

4 Graduates in December, due in August/September
* mrstim, jarocha, K&H's mommy, Camdynlyn

6 Graduates in November, due in July/August
* MMK, Udohen, sunchaser26, emmjay, it's a bug, duke's flygirl

9 Graduates in October, due in June
* SarahnCraig, Kaeden’s Mommy, Dan's*Girl, ambam, ds2003, sunshineab622, gina73, Pink Converse, maybebaby

6 Graduates in September, due in May:
* sourdough, lowcountrywed, kmfroggi, Lolly, shortcake, Parrothead

5 Graduates in August, due in April/early May:
* mel7dog, LittleStar, ginandchris, smiles33, Medieval

4 Graduates in July, due in March/early April:
* HSSweathearts, JennW, Jane&Andy, Charissa

[Seeing What Happens]

HPT(Home Pregnancy Test) Sensitivity Comparison
The lower the amount of mIU measured the more sensitive the test is. Which means a positive or a negative result would show up earlier in your cycle using a lower amount of mIU test.

Test Name and Lowest Amount of HCG Detected

AimStick Pregnancy Test: 20 mIU
AccuHome Midstream Pregnancy Test: 25 mIU
Answer Early Result Pregnancy Test: 25 mIU
Clearblue Easy Earliest Result Pregnancy Test: 25 mIU
Confirm 1-Step Pregnancy Test: 25 mIU
CVS Midstream Pregnancy Test: 25 mIU
Equate Pregnancy Test (Wal-Mart)-purple cap: 25 mIU
First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test: 25 mIU
Life Brand Pregnancy Test: 25 mUI
One Step Be Sure Pregnancy Test: 25 mIU
E.P.T. Home Pregnancy Test: 40 mIU
Clearblue Easy Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
ClearPlan Easy Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
CVS Cartridge Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
Dollar Store Brand Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
Drug Emporium Brand Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
Early Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
RiteAid Brand Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
Target Brand Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
Walgreens Brand Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
Answer Pregnancy Test: 100 mIU
Conceive Pregnancy Test: 100 mIU
Precise Pregnancy Test: 100 mIU
Walgreens Pregnancy Test: 100 mIU
Clearblue Easy Digital Test: 100 mIU
Equate Pregnancy Test (Wal-Mart)-white cap: 100 mIU
Fact Plus Pregnancy Test: 150-250 mIU

Here is a sample reference list for HCG levels in singleton pregnancies, based on days past ovulation (DPO):

* At 14 DPO, the average HCG level is 48 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 17-119 mIU/ml.
* At 15 DPO, the average HCG level is 59 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 17-147 mIU/ml.
* At 16 DPO, the average HCG level is 95 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 33-223 mIU/ml.
* At 17 DPO, the average HCG level is 132 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 17-429 mIU/ml.
* At 18 DPO, the average HCG level is 292 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 70-758 mIU/ml.
* At 19 DPO, the average HCG level is 303 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 111-514 mIU/ml.
* At 20 DPO, the average HCG level is 522 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 135-1690 mIU/ml.
* At 21 DPO, the average HCG level is 1061 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 324-4130 mIU/ml.
* At 22 DPO, the average HCG level is 1287 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 185-3279 mIU/ml.
* At 23 DPO, the average HCG level is 2034 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 506-4660 mIU/ml.
* At 24 DPO, the average HCG level is 2637 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 540-10,000 mIU/ml.

Odds of Conceiving
(from babymed.com's Fertility FAQs):
quote:

Here are your odds of conceiving:
1 in 5 each month
1 in 10 each month if you are over 35
1 in 2 after 4-5 months
4 in 5 after one year
1 in 5-10 in the second year
1 in 2.5 if you make love once a day during the fertile time
1 in 3 if you make love every other day during the fertile time
1 in 10 if you make love only once 4-5 days before ovulation
1 in 30 if you make love only once a month
1 in 7 if you make love 5 times a month
1 in 3-4 if you make love 10 times a month
Zero if you ONLY make love after ovulation

Useful Links

Due Date Calculator (http://www.parenthood.com/pregcal.html)

Link to November 2005 thread (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=9731)

[mrstim]

YAY New thread!!! :) Good Luck to everyone testing this week - BRING ON Those BFP's!!!!!!!

:D

[LDS Angel 19]

Just checkin in', CD 15 and I think I was having O pains last night. I'm already getting impatient. :D

[Ericka_Jarett]

Have my follow-up OB/GYN appt tonight. Anxious to hear what she will say. I am working on trying to loss weight before our trip and before I get pregnant again.

Hope we get a lot of BFP's this month.

[suiej]

Checking in!

AF is on her way out. I am armed with OPKs and ready for lots of bding!

This is cycle #3 of TTC for us, which just happens to be our lucky number!

Good luck to everyone!!

[dionysia]

Hi Threadmistress,
You can take me off the list. I've moved over to the Charting Thread.

Thanks! :)
Di

[jessied1025]

Hurray for a new thread!!

CD5 here and just waiting to AF to finish up and to get down to business!

Right now the next round of AF is scheduled to be here on Christmas Day. Here's hoping she stays far far away and instead I get my Christmas wish!

Good luck to everyone!

[K&H's mommy]

Just checking in to the new thread... I'm at CD 13 right now. I have tried some OPKs but since this is the first time, I'm not sure about them yet. The line I got last night was almost the same color as the test line. I guess we'll see about today?

[Michelle]

I hope that the month December brings everybody a lot of BFP's for Christmas!!!!! :)

CD22 for me. Just patiently waiting. :)

[roberta]

CD 21 - Like Michelle I am patiently waiting.

[Ericka_Jarett]

Ok, have to post my life in tickers for this thread:

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10713;112/st/20051214/e/4th+Anniversary/k/e5cf/event.png

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10707;130/st/20051224/e/Our+Florida+Vacation/k/0766/event.png
(http://www.TickerFactory.com/)
http://www.tickercentral.com/view/1lek/2.png (http://www.tickercentral.com)
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/ticker/22964

[zhannushka]

I'm at CD28 today. Took a test yesterday - BFN :(

AF is due in 3 days, but what's weird is that I haven't gotten any PMS symptoms (which I always get about a week before and until AF arrives...) :confused:

I hope that December will be our lucky month - we really wanted to tell our parents at our annual New Year's family dinner...

[Twylla]

Checking in!

Sounds promising, zannushuka! I hope you get that BFP in a few days.

CD24 for me. I really feel awful today though. TMI alert!!!!!!! Friday night after supper I had some massive cramps and needed to sit on the toilet for a while. The same thing is happenning at work now. I feel shaky and yucky. I'd feel much better about it if this weere a pg symptom!!!

Let's fill our stockings with BFPs!!!!!!!!

[njdiva]

Happy Birthday !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Birthday Wishes

Jess71903 (Jessica) - December 10
Delaney21 (Jessica) - December 21
mrstim (Amy) - December 30


Holiday Wish (http://www.hallmark.com/ECardWeb/ECV.jsp?a=2839301584914M72495367Y) Make sure the volume is up


Hey - what about my birthday :confused:
December 31st...! :p ;)

[Jess71903]

Just checking in! CD 24 I think. Hope we get some BFPs this month! Good luck to everyone this month!

[maplekitty]

CD 11 for moi....tried BD'ing last night, and opperative word is *try*. I used to be a loyal user of lube, but since reading that lube can kill spermies, we've nixed it and the "natural way" just ain't working until I get some better CM in a few days :p


anyone else feel...erm...weird talking so *openly* about their relations and CM, LOL. Geez, I know I'm an open person (with my friends), but it's like TTC give you an open door to talk freely about *everything* ;)

[looty]

Glad to be joining you ladies but I honestly hope I am going to be leaving soon!;) I haven't had any more cramping but I haven't really had any pg symptoms either. I am planning on testing tomorrow...I think. I am starting to chicken out. I am not sure exactly when I O'ed and I am afraid I am going to get a BFN. I am probably going to do it anyway and hope that I get a BFP. I will be on CD 32 which is the longest any of my cycles have been for a long time.

Sorry no shout outs but I have pretty busy tonight! Good luck to anyone else testing soon and anyone bd'ing. Let's all get our Christmas miracles this month!

[Delaney21]

CD 11 for moi....tried BD'ing last night, and opperative word is *try*. I used to be a loyal user of lube, but since reading that lube can kill spermies, we've nixed it and the "natural way" just ain't working until I get some better CM in a few days :p

You should try Fem Glide - its great stuff and is sperm friendly. I bought mine at drugstore.com

[mrstim]

What, lube could hinder getting pregnant?? :eek: :eek: We've bd'ed every night and most of the time we have to use lube - BCP dried me up seriously!

Yikes - didn't know that!

[maplekitty]

Well that's what I read in the TCOYF book. I never even considered checking the back of the bottle to see if it's ok.

*running to bedroom to grab the bottle*

We use "Wet" brand, "Wet Platinum" sillicone based. Doesn't say anything on the bottle about being "sperm friendly". I'm going to look at their website. This brand is the only one so far that I don't have a reaction to, so I'm weary of trying Fem Glide.

ETA: from their website : Are Wet products ok to use when I’m trying to conceive or I’m pregnant?
Because the preservative agents in Wet products may kill some sperm, you should discuss this with your medical professional to be absolutely sure.
DANG!!

[mrstim]

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! :( whimper whimper. If I'd only known!

[Twylla]

Hmmm... we use Astroglide (love it!) and I assume since it's water based that it's sperm friendly. However, I do know for sure that pre seed is perm friendly. There must be a thread on here somewhere... I'll go check family planning, and if not I'll start a thread! lol.

P.S. Still feeling yucky... I'm really hoping this has something to do with a future BFP!

[mrstim]

Hmm...my bottle of Walmart brand KY says "this product is not spermicide & cannot be used as a contraceptive" which I'm assuming means that some have gotten pregnant with it! Crossing all crossables - I'm only 5 DPO!!

[Ericka_Jarett]

We have used Astro Glide, then we used that new KY Warming (which I think sucked, it actually hurt after a min or so due to causing friction, gets sticky) now we use ID Millenium, which is silicone based. Around O time, we decided that we shouldn't have to use any lube since I am trying to keep track of my CM, hard if you have lube on that doesn't just wipe off.

Me - I went to the doctor yesterday. She is sending me to get an insulin fasting test done, she thinks that my cycles are irregular (usually 33-34 days long, but last month was 38 days and month before that was 32 days) She also said I am Oing too late (usually CD 22-23) Guess I always thought it was ok because it would be close to 15 days from when my period ends. She said that should my insulin level come back as high, that she will give me meds to lower it and hopefully that will regulate my cycles, it could be a mild case of PCOS. My next appt is for my annual in February, she said she hopes to see me before that though. :) She also re-cultured me from that bacteria that caused Rebekah's passing. Get those results in a week. Be great if I can get pregnant without having to go on meds. She also told me that I should continue to chart to make sure of what my cycles look like to report back to her.

[Ericka_Jarett]

Just something I found on the web:

My husband and I are trying to concieve our first child and I've read that lubricant can inhibit the sperm from reaching the egg. Is there any lubricant that is safe for baby-making sex, or are there any alternatives that may be useful? Also, I was wondering how much lubricant decreases your chances of conceiving. Is water-based just as harmful as oil-based?


Dear Reader,

You read right — lubricants can inhibit sperm from reaching the egg. What happens is the lubricant (either water based or oil based) prevents the sperm from meeting up with the normally protective, happy cervical mucous. As a result, the sperm are left out in the cold to weaken because of the icy acidity of the vagina, making it a more difficult trip up to the welcomed warmth of the uterus. They still have a long way to travel before they meet their match, so you don't want to use anything that makes their journey more difficult.

So how much lube is too much when it comes to hindering conception? Hard to say, because even a lil' dab of water-based lube, olive oil, baby oil, and even saliva can cause "diminished head movement" of the sperm. That's not the kind of sperm you want to be working with to create your offspring. You want strong swimmers with full faculties to bring the most to the event.

What is known for sure is that the natural "human made" kind of lubricant is effective in helping in conception. That means spending lots of time on pleasuring and passion, making sure the clitoris and any other erogenous zone you want touched is hot and ready before penetration. Letting the body respond to the fun will kick in the kind of wetness that can help sperm swim hard and swim long.

If things aren't getting as slippery as you'd like, you can try using warm water, which is sperm friendly. Nothing fancy — leave the seltzer and mineral water for drinking. Some evidence is showing canola oil, pharmaceutical grade mineral oil, and hen's uncooked egg white as being sperm friendly. There is also a newer product on the market called Pre-seed that touts itself as being a "sperm friendly intimate moisturizer."

The bottom line is that the type of lubricant you use can make a difference in your ability to conceive. Good luck in your efforts.

[maplekitty]

If things aren't getting as slippery as you'd like, you can try using ... hen's uncooked egg white as being sperm friendly.

I've read this as well....just using plain old raw egg whites. But, umm....i just don't know how I'd feel about that, you know. To me, that's kinda gross!

[Ericka_Jarett]

I was grossed out the first time I read about that. Actually most doctors would not recommend the egg whites because of the bacteria factor. I know I wouldn't be putting an animals egg down there, yuck.

[Twylla]

Hmm... well, I guess maybe we'll give nature a try next month if this month isn't ours. Thanks for doing that research Erika!

I'm still nto feeling fantastic, so I'm really hoping that these are PG symptoms. For now, I'm pretending they are, lol. It makes it all a little less painful, kwim?

Have a great weekend ladies!

[mrstim]

Ugh - I'm PMSing like crazy!! I always get really down on myself and feel like a slob & ugly for about a week before my period, so I have a feeling it's on its way :( YUCK!

I guess though there's still a part of me that's causiously optimistic, but alas, I doubt it will happen this month. Hey, like I said, hope for the first, but prepare for the 12th month!

[jbemommy]

Ugh, CD2 for me. I *know* it's only been 4 months, but I got pregnant so fast last time. I think I'll be starting to use OPK's and chart. :mad:

[Ericka_Jarett]

No problem Twylla.

jbemommy - I know what you mean. My doctor told me last night to continue charting. I only did it half heartedly this last cycle, but more so the last 5, so that I could have some numbers to give the doctor.

[jessied1025]

jbemommy & mrstim Sorry to hear that AF is here or on her way.

Never hear of the egg white thing...don't think we will be trying that, just sounds too gross!

Hope everyone has a good weekend & chat with you all next week!

[Jess71903]

Just went to vist my friend and her 2 day old baby. She had him at home Wednesday night. I have always said I wanted to do that but I don't know I was actually sure of myself until I heard her talk about her experience. Talking DH into it would be a totally different story! Anyway, I am now obsessing again, so I thought I would post to make me feel better. CD 25 or so. I guess I will test Monday or Tues if AF doesn't show by then. I have been pretty consistent at 27 days so we'll see.

[tinkerbelljenny]

AF just arrived here.

[Alioop12345]

Sorry about AF Tinkerbell.


I got my HcG trigger shot on Thursday....looks like I am about 2DPO but I don't know for sure. I had about 8 or 9 follicles and my side still hurts like it might be ovulating so who knows. I go back to the RE a week from Monday for bloodwork so we'll see. My uterine lining was still too thin according to my RE so I am not getting my hopes up. I did have two mature follies though.

[PLNUBRIDE]

I hope noone minds that I stop by and say hello. I was apart of this thread on the other site since Sept 2004, but left about the July timeframe since our TTC was put on hold due to a pending out-of-state move.

Well, we moved Sept 23rd and since then our TTC has been more of a "just not trying to prevent". I have been watching this thread but have not joined.

Well, yesterday we got our 1st BFP!!! This morning I tested again, and the line was still there! Today is roughly 14DPO.

I just had to share with someone, because I am bursting at the seam. Although my DH is only 90% convinced. He has a hard time trusting something that you pee on. Don't get me wrong, he is happy he is just not sure of the testing method. Plus, my line is not that dark...but I showed him pictures here on CC and explained to him that a line is a line:)

[mrstim]

Congratulations PLNU!!!!!!!!! H&H 9 months to you!

As for me - I'm 7DPO! I'm hoping to test on 10DPO, or I might wait, we'll see how I'm feeling by then. FPS abound, but that's perfectly normal for me, I've had them even when I was on the pill! I'm rationalizing everything away. I know yesterday I said it felt like AF was coming, but I feel fine now. Not real sure what that was all about. I'm cramping this morning, but it's not the normal PMS cramps. Hm??? I'd really like to give DH a BFP for an early xmas gift, as I'm sure all of us on here would! Good Luck everyone!

[maplekitty]

CD13 here for me! I'm dirinking my graperfruit juice like it's going ot of fashion and waiting for my EWCM so I can get my BD'ing groove on ;)

[Delaney21]

I'm 6 DPO and AF is due on Monday. I went to the Dollar Store and bought 10 pregnancy tests last week and I've already taken 2 even though I know its still too early. Who would've though POAS would be so addicting?! At least they are cheap! :)

[tinkerbelljenny]

Congratulations PLNU!:)

[houseblend]

Congrats PLNU!!!! I believe you're the first graduate of the month. :)

[Bubeleh]

1st month was a bust for us today, brought light spotting and cramps. Atleast for my 4th cycle off BCP its bretty regualr (28-24-26-25).

Good luck to everyone waiting to test!

[Jess71903]

Officially welcome, PLNU and Congrats! I think I said that on the other thread you posted, but I can tell you're excited! Happy and healthy pregnancy wishes to you!

[maplekitty]

Congrats PLNU!!! Here's hoping for more graduates this month!

[Michelle]

Congratulations PLNU!!!!!!! :D

[looty]

Congrats to PLNU! I wish you a very happy and healthy 9 months.

I am on CD 34. This is the longest cycle I have ever had. The longest was 32 days (last month). I am not sure when I O'ed but I had two times I thought I might have. (Nov. 14-15 or Nov. 20-21) Even with the later one I thought I would start today so I plan on testing tomorrow. I really hope this is it for us! I wasn't too sure that this month would be productive since I was sick but maybe the relaxed state helped us. I have kept the faith so I am hoping that pays off tomorrow with a BFP! Please say a prayer or keep your fingers crossed for me. I kept getting mild cramps some mornings but by the time it was long enough that I was starting to worry it would go away for the whole day. :confused:

[OctoberPrincess]

Just checking in to the new thread, my DH, DS, and I were all sick last week and I feel as though I have missed so much.

Congratulations PLNU!!!

I'm on CD 27, guessing about 13 DPO since I usually have 27-28 day cycles. I would like to hold off til Wednesday before testing...we shall see.

[looty]

Well I tested this morning and it was a BFN! :( I am not sure what is going on now because unless I O'ed later the week of Nov. 20, then I am not sure when I O'ed (or if I did). I don't want to waste too much money so I guess if AF doesn't show by Thursday or Friday I will test again.

Hope someone else gets different results than me (and soon)!:)

[jessied1025]

Congratulations PLNU! H&H 9 months to you.

Looty, sorry to hear about the BFN. Here's hoping that AF stays far far away.

CD9, I think for me almost time for the fun part.

Good luck to everyone testing!!

[zhannushka]

It's CD31 for me. My cycles are normally between 29-31 days. Meaning that AF should've showed up today at the latest... But - no AF and no symptoms... :confused: I tested on Saturday (CD29) - BFN. Don't know what's going on here... I will wait till the end of the week - if AF doesn't show up by then, I will test again and hope for a BFP...

[maplekitty]

CD 15 for me...no EWCM yet...but considering how my CM goes, it should be any day now, I'm thinking I O around CD 16-18.

[Michelle]

I just realized the worst part of TTC'ing. Whenever I feel crummy or anything, I am totally over analyzing it like "hmm I wonder if..." It's driving me crazy! :)

I'm on CD 25 patiently waiting. I should have AF by Saturday or Sunday but I might get up the guts to try and test later in the week. I've had AF cramping the past few days which is odd, but I don't want to think too much into it. My back has also been kind of sore but I'm sure that's not a sign of anything. I'm hopeful, but I don't want to read too far into anything, ya know?

Good luck to everybody who is testing! I hope that we see some BFP's! :)

[polarama]

Hi everyone. I totally forgot to check in when the month started! Today is CD1 for me--this last cycle was really long...40 days or so. What's strange is that I had cramping over T-giving, so I was convinced I would be getting AF last week. When it didn't show, I got myself all excited, but this morning, she came in full force.

Is anyone doing anything to help along the TTC process? I've been drinking grapefruit juice, taking a prenatal, and drinking green tea.

[Ericka_Jarett]

Hi ladies,

Got my blood drawn today from the script the doctor gave me to check my insulin levels, she thinks if they are high, that may be what is giving me cycles that are 33-34 days long (or occassionally 32-38, like last cycle) and I am Oing on the 22-23 day of each cycle, she says that it's too late in my cycle. Will find out the results later this week when I call in for the results of my culture. Hoping that I don't have that bacteria again so don't need another antibiotic. Have my wisdom teeth extraction next Wednesday, then my vacation in FL starts in 19 days.

[looty]

Thanks Jessie, I hope AF stays far away too! Have fun bd'ing!;)

zhannushka~ It sounds like we are in the same boat. I am a few days further in my cycle (35) but I expected AF already and got a BFN when I tested. I think she may be coming thought because I have been pretty moody today. I guess that could be a pg sysmptom too but I doubt it. I hope you get a BFP later thig week!

Michelle~Good luck testing soon. I hope you get your BFP. I have heard that a sore back can be a pg symptom. :)

Polorama~I am not really doing anything to help TTC except taking prenatal vitamins. Why do you drink grape fruit juice? I haven't heard of that before.

Ericka~I hope you get some answers soon and they help you get pg really soon. I am leaving for FL in 21 days. We will probably be down there around the same time. :) :cool:

[Ericka_Jarett]

Looty - that's cool, we are going to Disney from the 24-28th and then Cocoa from 28-3rd. How about you?

[polarama]

Why do you drink grape fruit juice? I haven't heard of that before.

I've read that it helps with CM.

[Delaney21]

I'm on CD27 and I normally have 27 day cycles, so I'm expecting AF tomorrow. I've been feeling pre-AF cramps, so I'm probably out this month.

The only thing that concerns me is that my LP is only 8 days and I've read that it should be at least 10 days. Any one know how long I should wait before talking to my doctor about this?

[Ericka_Jarett]

I would question the doctor now about that. They may not be concerned about your LP, mine wasn't. She was more worried about how many days my cycle was and when I thought I was Oing.

[Jess71903]

Delaney- you and I are in the same boat. I have 27 day cycles and AF is due tomorrow for me too. No cramps, but I am getting those PMS pimples and just feel PMSy, you know? I hope I am wrong, but if not, I guess we will be trying to make a Christmas baby!

[zhannushka]

Thanks Looty!

I may have to go get an X-ray done, so - I wanted to know whether I'm pregnant or not and ended up testing again last night - still a BFN :( , but still - no AF and no symptoms... I am feeling very strange though - my stomach muscles are all tight and it hurts to move around... This is not a usual PMS symptom for me! Any ideas what this could be? (I haven't done any exercising or anything, but it feels almost like a post-exercise pain...) :confused:

Good luck to anyone testing this week!!!

[mrstim]

Um, guys????

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/amrstim/DSCF0090.jpg

[zhannushka]

Congratulations mrstim!!! H&H 9 months to you!!!

[LDS Angel 19]

:eek: I see it!!!! :D :cool: CONGRATS!!

[Ericka_Jarett]

Thanks Looty!

I may have to go get an X-ray done, so - I wanted to know whether I'm pregnant or not and ended up testing again last night - still a BFN :( , but still - no AF and no symptoms... I am feeling very strange though - my stomach muscles are all tight and it hurts to move around... This is not a usual PMS symptom for me! Any ideas what this could be? (I haven't done any exercising or anything, but it feels almost like a post-exercise pain...) :confused:

Good luck to anyone testing this week!!!

Zhanna- this happened to me last cycle. I went 38 days got all BFN's and AF showed up CD 39. (My cycles since having Rebekah were 33-34 days, so you can imagine I had my hopes high) When do you need your x-ray done, take it the night before or the morning of to make sure, but sounds like you are just having a long cycle. Sorry

Congrats Amy, happy healthy 9 months to you. What a nice early b-day present

[jessied1025]

That is definitely a line!! Congrats Mrstim! H&H 9 months to you.

Please leave us lots & lots of baby dust! :)

[mrstim]

My due date is 8/20/05 according to online calculators! :D Thanks everyone!

[mrstim]

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[jnshanna]

Congratulations mrstim! :D

[houseblend]

Yeah!!!!! Congrats mrstim!

[Michelle]

Congratulations Mrs.Tim! :) How exciting!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Congrats MrsTim! What wonderful news!!!!!

[maplekitty]

yay two grads so far!!! we've got a whole month left, let's hope there ae many more !!! :):):)

[batgirl]

Congratulations MrsTim!!!

Good luck at the doctor on Friday.

[suiej]

Hooray, how nice to see a couple of BFPs in the place!! Congrats to PLNU & mrstim!!!!!

CD8 here, waiting for the fun to begin!!

[kmmommy]

Congrats mrstim! H&H 9 months!

[mrstim]

Thanks! My OBGYN is actually 45 minutes away, so I was hoping to go to the little clinic in my town for a blood test - which they don't give. :( BOO! I'll put a call in to my OB tomorrow and find out where to go from there. :D

Thanks for all the congrats!

[looty]

Congrats to MrsTim! I definitely see the line too! I wish you a happy and healthy nine months!:D

Ericka~ We are going to be in Orlando from the 27-Jan 1. We are leaving on the 26th to drive down with my parents and we are flying back on New Years Day. It should be fun! Are you staying at a Disney resort when you are down there?

I am sorry for anyone who thinks they are out and keeping all crossables crossed for those who still have a glimmer of hope.

I am currently on CD 36. I did have a little bit of spotting today. It would be about the equivalent of 3 sporadic dots of this size: 0, if even that. Not too much. I did have a little cramping this morning too but I have had that every morning for the past week at least. It always goes away. I am just waiting until the end of the week to see if AF is going to show or if I need to test again. I would love to test again and get a + but if that isn't going to happen I just wish that AF would show and I could move onto the next cycle!

[Michelle]

A random question..........

How many DPO should you wait to start testing? I'm just curious. I don't really know because I am all about waiting for my cycle to start (and it always has :( )

Thanks!

[maplekitty]

A random question..........

How many DPO should you wait to start testing? I'm just curious. I don't really know because I am all about waiting for my cycle to start (and it always has :( )

Thanks!

The general rule is the 2WW (2 week wait).

[Michelle]

The general rule is the 2WW (2 week wait).

That's what I thought........ I guess I'm waiting a few more days!

[Delaney21]

Congrats MrsTim!! H&H 9 months to you!!

AF should have showed today, but nothing yet. I tested this morning, but it was a BFN. I'll try to wait a couple more days before I test again. Hopefully AF stays away!

[K&H's mommy]

Congrats to those with the BFPs!!!

I'm CD 18 right now. According to the predictor sites I should have o'd either Saturday or tomorrow. I used to have a 28 day cycle but last time it was 30 so I put both dates in there. My question is that from Friday until last night I thought I have felt O pains. I felt them with my son and sure enough that was it. But for 4 days??? NOt sure what to think....we are BDing every day just in case :rolleyes:

[Camdynlyn]

I guess this is where I belong. I was a charter for almost a year and when we moved, I got out of the habit. I am TTC this month and am currently on CD8. Last month, I *think* I Oed around CD15. We have been getting in plently of BDing already! ;) I can't take my hands off him! :p He thinks it's great. :rolleyes:

[Camdynlyn]

Here's my info:

Camdynlyn
Me: Summer, 22 (23 in April)
DH: Steffie, 25 (26 in Jan)
Married: July 17, 2004
TTC # since: December 05
1 Dog: Grits

[Jess71903]

Welcome, Camdynlyn!! Sounds like you do belong here. Hope you don't have to stay long!

Congrats, Mrs. Tim, How exciting!!!

If I ever get to test, I will probably be doing the same thing, posting a pic for confirmation!

I was wrong yesterday, I was not supposed to start today, but tomorrow. And if I remember correctly, I started late evening last time, so I STILL may have to wait. Not feeling too optimistic, though...I am having classic PMS. I thought I was going to pinch the heads off of every kid I treated today! Guess I better arm myself with Midol and a purse-load of tampons for tomorrow.

IF AF doesn't show, I might have to break down and test Thurs morning. We'll see. My B-day is Sat. and it sure would be nice to be in a good mood and excited instead of moping and on my period for the weekend.

[Twylla]

Congratulation MrsTim!!! how exciting! That's a very beautiful BFP!!!!!!!

Welcome Camdynlyn. I hope your stay is short and sweet.

I'm still waiting. Not too patiently though, I tested over the weekend, BFN. Today is CD29, and I'm running the Honolulu Marathon on Sunday. Ai, yi, yi. I'm taking a test with me, I'll test shortly before the race. Sigh. Who knew waiting would be this annoying.

Anyway, 2 graduates so far, let's let that number climb!!! I'll be back online around December 19th... but if I have any exciting BFP news, I'll be popping in early!!!!!! ;)

[maplekitty]

Wow Twylla! A marathon!?!? You go girl!!!

~~~~~~~~~~

CD17 for me, and still no EWCM?? Actually, not really any CM?? Kinda dry down there?? Usually I'm the total opposite around this time. I think I need to drink butt-loads more water though, I'm really bad about that :(

[zhannushka]

Maplekitty - did you try drinking grapefruit juice?
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I am at CD34 - still no AF... :confused:

[jbemommy]

Just wanted to check in briefly--CD7 here for me. I'm in the process of switching to charting--still awaiting supplies to arrive from online orders. I was hoping to avoid this, but at 32, after 4 months without success, I'm wanting to see what's going on with my cycles sooner rather than later. Also, I'm hoping that buying this stuff will mean that I'll get PG this month and won't need it!:)

[jarocha]

Can I join?

Here's my info:

Jarocha (aka Gbride on WC)
Me: Gisell, 30
DH: N, 29
Married: Sept 13, 2003
TTC # since: Aug 2005

Today I am 6DPO. I will probably test next week.

[Seeing What Happens]

UPDATED TO HERE

[tinkerbelljenny]

Welcome Camdynlyn and jarocha!


zhannushka still no AF????

[maplekitty]

Maplekitty - did you try drinking grapefruit juice?
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Yup....like its going out of style! weird eh?

[Jess71903]

Im out. Back to CD 1 for me. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[looty]

I wish all the other ladies luck this month. I am out too. I am disappointed but I was expecting it since I got a BFN earlier this week.

This time I will be O'ing between Christmas and New years which is when we will be staying with my sister so it should be interesting. I am not going to let it stiop us though!;)

[Delaney21]

I started spotting today, so I'm out this month too.

Good luck to everyone waiting to test and welcome to the new members!

[Ericka_Jarett]

Sorry to hear it ladies.

Got my test results today. Culture was negative (which is great) My insulin was fine, but my blood sugar was 120 and they want it to be 100, so I have to make an appt for January with my family physician and than get a referral for the endocrinologist. Hopefully I can convince the fp to send me for another blood test, since I have been cutting carbs for about 2 weeks now and have lost 6 lbs, so hopefully that will help my sugar come down and don't need to do more than watch the diet. She said that I am definately Oing though from what my charting has shown her.

[Camdynlyn]

I've already got some CM going on and it's CD9. I think I am going to BD tonight since I made myself take the night of last night. I can't get enough! ;)

[houseblend]

Welcome Camdynlyn and jarocha! Hope your stay is short and sweet!

[Twylla]

Welcome jarocha!

Sorry about AF Jess.

maplekitty, yup, marathon! I'm nuts, and I know it, but it'll be fun, and then I can say I've done it!

CD31 for me..... starting to feel mild cramps. I think I have every pg symptom in the book when I want to, except the BFP. Sigh.

I'll leave you all with some baby dust, I hope to return to many BFPs!!!
**~~***~~~***~~~***~~~***~~~~~****~~****~*~****

[polarama]

Ladies, I'm bowing out of this thread, I think I'm drifting to the charting side.

Good luck and babydust to everyone! :)

[pacificbliss]

Still lurking here.

Sorry about AF Jess and Looty

Welcome Camdynlyn and Jarocha. I hope your stay is short.

Camdynlyn I think I recognize you from Shellbell's journal (where I haven't been in far too long). I used to live in NC.

I am CD1. This is the second cycle since the m/c so I am clear to rejoin this thread. I have spent most of my time on the m/c support thread. I am anxious to get pregnant again and afraid at the same time.

Baby dust to all of you!

[roberta]

Sorry I have been MIA. I have been trying not to focus too much on TTC. I think last month's events have made it kind of hard on me- getting a BFP only to lose it so soon. I know it is for the best and I am actually at peace with it. But I still want to be PG! I am testing this weekend and trying not to put too much stock into what may be PG symptoms versus what maybe AF symptoms. I am trying so much to not focus on it too much but I do think I might be PG.

Sorry to hear about AF's arrival Jess, looty, delaney! Good luck with the BDing camdynlyn! Crossing my fingers for you twylla. Polorama, best wishes as you continue your TTC journey. Welcome back pacificbliss!

[zhannushka]

Sorry to hear about your AF's Jess, looty, and Delaney.

Best of luck to pacificbliss, roberta, Camdynlyn, jarocha and everyone else testing and BD'ing!

I have no news to report - still no AF. I have no idea what's going on with my cycle. I am 99% sure that I am not pregnant, because I tested last night (CD34) and got a BFN once again. :(

[maplekitty]

CD18 for me and still no EWCM?? Maybe I should go out and get the Robotusim I've read about? This is so weird for me, TMI, but I'm usually very CM'y and to be bone-dry at CD18 is not normal?!?!

[jarocha]

Sorry to hear about your AF's Jess, looty, and Delaney.

Went to the mall at lunch today and felt like walking right over to Santa and saying this:
Dear Santa,
I don't want anything this year for Christmas other than a baby.

7DPO today & no symptoms other than increase of appetite.

[Delaney21]

maplekitty: I usually O between CD12-14 every month, but of course the first month I TTC it doesn't come until CD19. I blame it on the TTC stress/pressure/"insert appropriate word here".

[maplekitty]

maplekitty: I usually O between CD12-14 every month, but of course the first month I TTC it doesn't come until CD19. I blame it on the TTC stress/pressure/"insert appropriate word here".

I sure hope I still O this month!! I've been trying to be more relaxed this cycle, not really stressing about it too much (well until today, of course). It's hard not to fixate on it though!

[looty]

Maplekitty~ I hope you O soon. I was the same way when I realized I didn't O during the normal window. Hopefully it will come soon.

Summer~Have fun with your hubby. I will say that is the one thing DH says, "Another month trying is another month of great praciticing.":rolleyes: I told him I much rather "practice" a lot and be pregnant.

Sorry to the other ladies who have AF visiting. Since she is already here I'll keep her so that a few other ladies can get a stork to visit instead.:D

[tinkerbelljenny]

Went to the mall at lunch today and felt like walking right over to Santa and saying this:
Dear Santa,
I don't want anything this year for Christmas other than a baby.

Do it!

[Michelle]

I'm out - AF came tonight.

Oh well, I guess I just have to look on the bright side. I am one day closer until we get to try again!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Sorry Michelle!

[zhannushka]

Same here... :( AF is finally here. I am kinda glad that it is, 'cause I knew that I wasn't pregnant (all the BFN's) and I just wanted the new cycle to start so that we could try again. So - back to CD1.

[jessied1025]

Sorry to here that AF came to visit Michelle & zhannushka and anyone else I missed.

maplekitty Hoping you O soon!

CD13 for me and I don't think I O'd yet. I have had a stabbing pain on my right side next to my hip bone the last couple of days. I am hoping it is ovulation pain and that little egg will drop and meet the sperm my DH has deposited the last few days! :o

Good luck to everyone and hope you all have a great weekend.

[maplekitty]

So I re-read the ovulation, and EWCM part of my TCOYF book last night. It says you don't always have to have EWCM to O. You O at the wettest of the wet days before dry starts. So perhaps I did O last weekend when CM was just "wet" - which would explain why I'm dry right now. Gosh our bodies are confusing!! lol I'm still holding out hope that this month wasn't a bust, because DH and I have BD'd a lot ;)
TGIF!! Have a great weekend everyone!

[Jess71903]

I just lost my post...stupid sensitive laptop!!!
Jarocha- Hadn't thought about asking Santa! I will have to get started on my letter!

Zhan- Glad AF finally showed so you can get started on a new cycle! Hope we can all make some Christmas babies!
Michelle- sorry AF showed for you, but I am glad you have a good attitude about it. It is getting harder not to be the girl that cries when AF shows up. I didn't want to be that girl! I told DH the other day that if it took too many more months that we might be having a baby during hunting season next year. I did this to kind of test out his seriousness in TTC. He said he thought he could give up one hunting season for his child. I said I was worried about the poor kid's birthdays. he said he/she could just go hunting with him for his/her birthday :)! I thought it was funny. He said something about "stepping it up" this month which I guess means more BDing and covering more days around my potential fertile period. Anyway, yall have a great weekend!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Sorry zhannushka! I came in here to check on you. :(

[Michelle]

Jess71903 - On Birthdays I usually into journals (if they have one) and wish them a Happy Birthday but since I knew I could find you here, I thought I would just post it here. Happy Birthday! I hope that you have a fantastic day! :)

[Michelle]

Thanks ladies! Maybe next month will be my month. Well, at least I'm hoping! :)

Is anybody testing this weekend? Even though I'm out, I'm still hoping to see some more BFP's in December! :D

Have great weekend everybody!

[Michelle]

Thanks ladies! Maybe next month will be my month. Well, at least I'm hoping! :)

Is anybody testing this weekend? I'm still hoping to see some more BFP's in December! :D

Have great weekend everybody!

[Camdynlyn]

I am seeing some dry CM so nothing much here. Still BDing for practice though! ;)

[houseblend]

I'm out as well.

Good luck to any of those testing soon!

[Alioop12345]

I have a feeling I am out as well. No AF yet...getting bloodwork Monday....


Good luck to all testers

[Jess71903]

Thanks for the birthday wish, Michelle! I don't have a journal, so this is about the only place to find me! Got our tree today and decorated for Christmas, so it's been a good day so far!

Sorry you're out houseblend! I hope you're wrong, allioop, but if not, I'm sorry to you, too! We'll just have to cheer each other on next month!

[Camdynlyn]

I found this site (I may be late at it) and it's seems pretty neat. You put in your average cycle days and last period and it will give you a 3,6,9 month pregnancy planner. It tells you (not that it's completely accurate because of the differences in women) when you are a little fertile and most fertile. Might be of use to some people. Let me know.

http://www.storknet.com/cubbies/preconception/planner/index.html

[tinkerbelljenny]

Sorry houseblend!

[Bubeleh]

Camdynlyn That is a great site, thanks for sharing! I started a couple days earlier this month based on the site info so we'll see if it helps.

Sitting at CD9 starting to BD, hopefuly this month will be sticky and we will get a new year's surpirse!

[Camdynlyn]

Sitting at CD13. Having *some* creamy CM but nothing to jump over backwards about. BDing went on last night just in case though! ;)

[houseblend]

That is a great site, Camdynlyn! Thanks for sharing.

[Camdynlyn]

That is a great site, Camdynlyn! Thanks for sharing.

You're welcome!

[Camdynlyn]

I've got stretchy CM, I've got stretchy CM, I've got stretchy CM, hey hey hey hey! :D

[looty]

Sorry to the other ladies that got AF too. I guess we all get to cheer each other on next month.

Yay for stretchy CM Camdynlyn. I am guessing that means you are fertile (not up to date on that stuff) so get to bd'ing. ;)

I am on CD 4 I think. I don't think that I actually started until Friday. I thought i started on Wednesday but I didn't actually ahve red full blown bleeding until Friday (sorry if TMI).

I am probably going to be fertile around Christmas, so I am hoping for a wonderful Christmas gift. :D

[maplekitty]

Heya ladies! CD22 here for me and I think I'm feeling some PMS/AF symptons :(
Constant hunger feeling in ma belly, back ache, insomnia....grrr...never got any EWCM :(

However, I bought myself some sperm friendly KY lube, and also a pregnany test (for good luck;) )

Anyone testing this week?

[Camdynlyn]

I had some cramping/stomachache feelings last night (I really cough it up to the dose of Iron pills I am taking-- to thicken my blood-- making me constipated) but I choked it up to Oing! ;) We did some REALLY good BDing last night so I am keeping my fingers crossed!! I really don't have the feeling like this will be 'our month' but I will keep hoping!

[Ericka_Jarett]

I'm CD 18, got a negative OPK yesterday, but if my body is going to follow the last 7, then will O in CD 22 or 23.

I get my wisdom teeth pulled tomorrow, hoping I feel well enough and don't need to take many meds so we can hopefully have a chance this month.

We leave for Disney in 11 days from today.

[tinkerbelljenny]

Ericka Good luck with the teeth tomorrow! At least you get to go to Disney soon!

[jarocha]

12 DPO for me today. Won't test until Friday when AF is due.

I have a gut feeling I am pregnant. I been taking naps during the day for the past 4 days. On Sunday I was craving french fries from McDonalds. Very tempted to buy a HPT on my way home today so I can test tomorrow morning. But I have to resist and wait until Friday.

[mrstim]

Since I know several of my buddies will be testing soon, I thought I'd drop off a little gift! :D

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[Ericka_Jarett]

jarocha,

I would stop and get a 2 pack of HPTs. I don't think I would be able to wait til Friday. Hope you come back with good news.

[Camdynlyn]

I need some advice.

I had minor stretchy CM Sunday and we BDed last night. Today, I got EWCM and I REALLY want to give it another try but should we go ahead or follow the every-other-day thing??

[kmmommy]

Summer ~ I'd BD tonight just to get that extra session in and extra chance.

[Camdynlyn]

Summer ~ I'd BD tonight just to get that extra session in and extra chance.

Thanks. I didn't know if the sperm count would be lower because we DTD last night.

[tinkerbelljenny]

jarocha WOW girl! I couldn't wait if I were you.

[suiej]

jarocha How can you wait?? Test, test!! And show us all your BFP!!

Ericka_Jarett Hope all goes well with your teeth today. I had mine out several years ago, and it was NOT a fun experience!

~~~

Waiting here for a positive OPK. I've had a little bit of a darkening in the tests for the past couple of days, and based on the last two cycles, I O around CD17 or CD18, which would be Thursday or Friday.

We're having a huge holiday party on Saturday, so needless to say I'm stressed about that, too! I'm just ready to start my 2WW!

[jessied1025]

Hey Ladies,

Sorry I've been MIA, work has been extremely busy and there is never any time when I get home.

Sorryy to hear AF showed up for some of you. Hopefully next month is the month.

Good luck to everyone testing!

CD18 for me...in the waiting period...

[Camdynlyn]

I'm in the 2WW as well! I will test starting on Christmas Eve (Dec 24)!! :D I bought 2 test yesterday. I *think* I Oed somewhere between MOnday and Tuesday.

I am STARVING and I woke up today feeling like I had been hit by a Mac truck!! I even went to bed an hour early! blah.

We leave for NY tomorrow.

[jarocha]

Update:
I could not resist myself and picked up a HPT on my way home yesterday. I took it this morning and have a very light line. It was a First Response test. The test came with 3 sticks. I am going to take another test tomorrow morning before we celebrate. DH thinks I should get a blood test before we do any kind of celbration. I will probably call my doctor today.

[Camdynlyn]

Sticky Dust!!! Early congrats.

[Ericka_Jarett]

Hope you come back with a bright BFP when you test again.

Me- had my wisdom teeth pulled today, just resting as much as I can.

[Camdynlyn]

Thought I would report my feelings:

-Tired (woke up soo sleepy)
-Bloated
-Headache

I *think* I am anywhere between 2-4 DPO.

[zhannushka]

Just checking in... I'm at CD6 today. Just waiting for O, which should be right around Christmas.

Good luck to everyone BD'ing and testing!!!

[maplekitty]

jarocha - yay! Can't wait to hear about a blaring dark line!! :)

[jarocha]

Took another test this morning and its definitely positive. I am calculating that tomorrow I will be 4 weeks.
Ladies thanks for everything. I am off to the August Mommie thread although I feel I am going to be a September mom.

Wish everyone a successfull month. Hopefully I see you guys in the September Mommie thread.

[tinkerbelljenny]

CONGRATS jarocha!! I am so happy for you!

[batgirl]

Congratulations Jarocha!!

H&H nine months to you!

[emermel]

Congrats Jarocha!

Haven't posted this month, but I've been keeping up with you ladies...I hope that there are lots more +++ this month!

Currently on CD 27, which is the longest cycle I have had so far. I've been feeling crampy on and off like AF is going to start, but hasn't. I've tested twice, and have had 2 BFN staring me in the face...not sure what to think here....I guess I'll test again in a day or two.

Question:

We moved here right as we were starting to TTC, so I don't have a doctor yet. Do you think that I should go ahead and see someone now just to establish as a patient, or should I wait until we get a BFP?

[Delaney21]

Congrats jarocha!!! H&H 9 months!

[maplekitty]

CONGRATS Jarocha!! H&H 9 months to you!! :)

[Jess71903]

YAH Jarocha! I hope those of us left can meet you again over in the "mommies" thread!
Emermel- I think I would go ahead and make an appt if you haven't had your yearly. Do you have a particular Dr. in mind? If you have had your yearly, you might at least want to call the office and tell them that you just moved and are currently TTC and see if they want you in or if you can just come back when you get a BFP. They may at least want to start a chart on you. I donno, though. If my DH will come around, I may have to tell my regular Dr. that she won't be involved in my prenatal care or delivery- if I can go the midwife route. Anyway, keep those BFPs coming!

[Michelle]

Congratulations Jarocha!!!!!!!!! :D

[Ericka_Jarett]

Congrats Jarocha!!!

Emermel - I would definately call and make an appt with the doctor, just to get comfortable with them and if they are a practice you may see multiple doctors during your pregnancy. That is what my office did once I came in with a Positive test result. There are 5 doctors they wanted me to see, only got through 4 of them, but already know for my next pregnancy I won't be seeing one of them, as I wasn't comfortable with her bedside manner.

[emermel]

I went ahead and made an appointment with someone that a friend of mine recommended...actually I had to call around...I prefer to see female doctors, but the only woman that she recommended only sees new patients who are already PG! What a pain...I want to go in to talk to someone to make sure that everything is OK with me...

Anyway, I go in for a "preconception visit" on the 6th. Boy will that be fun taking DD...

[zhannushka]

Congratulations Jarocha!!! H&H 9 months!

[seapod]

I'm checking in. I've been away for a while since the death of my dad on thanksgiving. My first cycle was 152 days. I think this last cycle was 29 days, and now I am on my 14th day of AF so just waiting to stop flowing. My friend just let me know that she is pregnant( 4 weeks). Good luck to everyone.

[emermel]

Seapod:

I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I cannot imagine what you are going through. My thoughts are with you and your family. Hopefully you will be able to bring some good news to them soon.

[Ericka_Jarett]

seapod - Sorry to hear about your loss. I know how hard that can be especially at the holidays. If you need to talk or vent, feel free to contact me. I lost my dad back in 2003 day before Father's Day

[maplekitty]

oh seapod I'm so sorry to hear this! My thoughts go out to you and your family!

[Jess71903]

I am so sorry for your loss, seapod. I hope you can be comforted during this time, especially over the holidays. I also hope your cycles can regulate so and you can add some good news to the season.

I am on CD 10 today, so the fun begins! I am going to try to stay optimistic this month. Previous months always posed some sort of barrier to BDing as much as we should have. This month, Lord willing, will be free of distractions during this time.

[maplekitty]

I'm on CD26 (??DPO) - never got any EWCM so who knows.....
Took a preg test a few days ago - not to see if I'm preg, but because I just wanted to see how it works and to better myself for seeing a BFN.
This is my second cycle off BCPs, so my body may be evening out and I'm not sure whether to expect AF in a few days or not? This is a wait and see sort of thing to determine how long my cycles are now. Usually I spot a few days before AF, but so far nadda. No major icky crampy feeling either, BB are starting to feel a "little" sore. I'm a big 'ol question mark right now!!:confused:

[tinkerbelljenny]

Seapod I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad last year.

[emermel]

Pushing the end of CD 28 here and still no sign of AF...this is the longest cycle I've had this time around, but after 2 BFNs, I think that I am just screwy...which makes me even happier that I made that doctor's appt. Going to Wally world to pick up another test for tomorrow morning. After that, I will TRY to not test any more and figure that it's just a long cycle and wait for the arrival of AF or my appointment, whichever comes first.

[zhannushka]

seapod - So sorry for your loss... My father-in-law passed away a year ago and my grandfather passed away 2 months ago (just two weeks after my wedding). I know how terrible you must be feeling right now. My thoughts are with you.

[looty]

Seapod~I am so sorry to hear about your dad! I couldn't even imagine what that is like. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Congrats to Jarocha! I wish you a happy and healthy nine months!

I am currently in the boring wait part. I am about CD 7 so if I continue to have longer cycles like the past few days I have a while to wait.

Good luck to any one bding or testing soon!

[Michelle]

Seapod - I'm so sorry for your loss!

********

I'm on CD10 so I'm getting close to the fun part! :D

[emermel]

I'm out as of yesterday...my first 28 day cycle! I think that's actually a good thing! I used to be like clockwork...even after I came off the pill when we were TTC DD...so maybe things are back to normal.

SIL, BIL and niece are coming in on Friday...so we'll have a little covert BD while we have family here...my mom comes in the day that they leave, so we have company through my entire fertile time...that sux! Oh well, we'll make the best of it.

Good luck to all that are still in the running!

[Jess71903]

so frustrated right now! I posted, I think yesterday that this would be the 1st cycle that other things didn't get in the way of TTC...well, we went shopping yesterday and came home, ready for some good BDing and it just wouldn't happen. I didn't feel good, and he wasn't into it. He works tonight, thru Wed. night, which doesn't mean we can't do anything, but it's more of a planned thing, which I guess is kinda hard for us. I think the main problem last night is that it wasn't just for fun. It was for a purpose. Anyway, I still don't feel wonderful and after last night I am kind of afraid to try again for fear of disappointment. I drank so much Coke yesterday that my ovaries probably went into shock anyway.

[suiej]

seapod I am so sorry to hear about your father. I lost mine almost 4 years ago suddenly and I hope that your memories will comfort you.

jarocha Congrats, and H&H 9 months!!

~~~~

CD20 Here for me! I finally got a postive OPK yesterday, after testing for the past week or so. It was the last one in the pack! DH is pretty excited and we've been covering our bases as required!

I can imagine that my rather high stress level (as a result of the holidays and our party last night) might have contributed to a later O. So, I'll be waiting until New Year's to test, and trying to stay sane until then!!

[looty]

Michelle~Have fun!;)

Emermel~I'm glad to hear that things seem in getting more regular for you. I hope you are able to get some good covert bding in. I'll be in the same boat.

Jess~Sorry to hear about your frustration and that things haven't worked out. I would suggest just picking a time in your head to try again (if not more than one) and then think about it all day. Don't tell your DH about it and by the time the you're both around you should be good to go and you can initiate it. I'm sure your DH won't have a problem with that. I hope this helps and you are able to bd when you are fertile!

Suiej~Go cover your bases as much as you can and I hope you get a BFP in about 2 weeks! What a way to start the new year off!

I am on CD 10 and we are going to start covering our bases now. I don't know exactly when I will O but I want to make sure we don't miss it. I haven't had any signs but I am going to be watching for them for the next 10 days. ;)

[Jess71903]

ok, so maybe I spoke too soon. Lets just say, problem solved! Thanks for the advice, Looty. I need to keep that in mind for future reference. I am not good at initiating so I need to remember that! I am right there with you at CD 12 so maybe we will be getting BFPs at the same time!! Lets hope!

[jnshanna]

Sorry I haven't checked in for a while. We've been traveling a lot lately and as soon as we got home from the last trip, I got sick. I finally started feeling better yesterday. We just got our Christmas tree today and finished up our decorations. Now it feels like we can finally enjoy the season (except for all the gifts we need to stress about buying ;)) And it snowed today! :D That's exciting news for us because it usually only snows once a year if at all. Anyway.....

Sorry to all that AF showed up for. Doesn't she know yet that she's not welcome? :P

Thanks for that website, Camdynlyn.

Ericka ~ How are your wisdom teeth feeling? Are you ready for Disney?

Congrats jarocha! :D

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, seapod. {{Hugs}}

Emermel ~ I hope things are coming back to normal for you.

Aw Jess71903, I know how that feels. We've been making a lot of jokes about it being the "right" time and that seems to break the ice and make it a bit more fun. I totally know where you're coming from though. OH, now I see that the problem is solved. Good for you. ;)

Congrats on the + OPK, suiej! That's the best (well, other than a BFP). I've only gotten one a couple cycles ago. I guess I didn't realize how hard they were to get until the following 2 months didn't produce a +.

Have fun covering your bases, Looty. ;)

So I'm on CD37 and have no idea when it's going to end. I wasn't able to figure out when or if I O'd this cycle so I'm pretty frustrated. No pg symptoms at all so I don't think I am this month. My temps have been all over the place so who the heck knows. This is one that I'd rather be over so that we can get a fresh start. :rolleyes:

[maplekitty]

CD28 here for me and nadda either! No huge PMS symptoms, like cramps or ucky feeling. I have been mroe irritable than normal, although that may just be the holidays seasons craziness :p

If I havn't seen AF by x-mas morning I'll take a test...who knows, maybe it'll be the best x-mas present ever this year? :)

[Ericka_Jarett]

I had no pregnancy symptoms at all when I got pregnant with Rebekah. Guess that's why I didn't find out until I was already 14 weeks along with her. Don't give up hope, just because no symptoms

Shanna - thanks for asking, the sockets are healing now. Just need to get my jaw to open more so I can enjoy real food while down at Disney and Cocoa.

Me - Yesterday was 8 months since I gave birth to Rebekah, hard to believe already that long. I am doing ok, still miss her and wish she was here but I know that she is getting loved to pieces up in Heaven by my dad, grandmothers and the Lord. I got a positive OPK on Thursday and Saturday (didn't test in between) which I thought would happen as Sat was hubby's b-day. We shall see what happens when we return from FL.

[Chris~n~Jen]

Me: Jenifer (28) - 03/05/78
DH: Chris (29)
Married: 10/29/05
TTC Since :10/30/05 ;)

Hi ladies! I originally started charting hoping to speed up the whole process. I haven't even finished one cycle when I realized that I really didn't want to make it that clinical. Also DH telling me that I was getting to obsessed. So we decided to stop charting and just "see what happens".

I am usually pretty regular. I haven't been on any birth control for almost 3 years. I also get pretty good EWCM and I feel ovualtion pains. So I think that I know my body pretty well and hopefully just going off of those signs should help us create our little one.

I usually have a 24-26 day cycle. Today is CD12. I've had EWCM since Saturday and today I have ovulation pains. Soooo we're hoping to have some good news by New Years. Well see.

Now off to read through this thread and get to know you all! :D

[jnshanna]

Welcome Jenifer! I hope seeing what happens works for you and soon! :)

I hope the timing worked for you this month, Ericka and I'm glad to hear that your mouth is feeling better. I was thinking about my post yesterday and realized I said how are your "teeth" feeling. LOL I guess that doesn't really make much sense since you don't have those teeth anymore. ;) It sounds like you're handling Rebekah's 8 months pretty well. {{Hugs}}

[Michelle]

Welcome Jenifer! :)

[maplekitty]

Welcome Jennifer! Hoping your stay is short :)

[Chris~n~Jen]

Thank you all! :D

[tinkerbelljenny]

Welcome Jenifer!

[Twylla]

Congratulations to Jarocha!!!! Happy and healthy 9 months to you!

seapod, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Welcome Chris~n~Jen! Let's hope SWH is even quicker than charting for you!

I'm back from my vacation, and guess what? I FINISHED the marathon!!! Woo hoo!!! I POAS and BFN the night before, but there was still a lot of walking, lol. Marathons are tough! I had one very sore knee the whole time, which made me over compensate and now the opposite ankle is pretty sore. But I'll see the dr this week to sort that out... and also ask a few more questions about TTC. I'm on CD42 today, sigh. Anyway, it's tough to be back in the winter wonderland after spending time on the beach in Hawaii, but working on a BFP is keeping us warm, lol!!!

[Jess71903]

Welcome, Jen! I hope your time here is short and useful!
Good job on the marathon, Twylla! I couldn't imagine even entering one of those! Maybe you're in such good shape that you're cycle is off. Maybe you need to put on some weight or something! (I wish someone would tell me I needed to eat more--no problem!)

[Delaney21]

Welcome Jennifer! Hope you have a short stay!

Hey Jess - I just noticed something really weird. We are name twins, birth month twins and CD twins. Hopefully this month we'll be BFP twins too! :)

I'm at the fun part of the cycle, but DH is out of town right now. He'll be home tomorrow night and I'm still getting negatives on my OPKs so hopefully we'll be able to catch the egg when he gets home.

[Camdynlyn]

I'm back from NYC . I'm on CD 21 and having mixed symptoms. Feeling crampy yesterday (I Oed on CD14, I think, just for the record) but have had increased my pee amounts. Who knows. I will test starting on Thursday.

[Jess71903]

Delaney-
I did notice that we are both Jessica, but I didn't notice the birth month thing or CD thing. Cool! I hope you are right and we both get BFPs around New Years! I am a little sickish right now so I hope we can "get down to business". I haven't noticed any EWCM yet, but I haven't been looking as much either. I have tried to drink a lot of water today, and I haven't been doing that, so we'll see.

Does anybody know if caffine will inhibit the ability to get preggo? I know it's not good once you are, but I don't think I have heard about conception.

[Jess71903]

Thread mistress, could you please change my age to 27? Thanks!

[jnshanna]

I've heard that caffeine can reduce your chances to get pg. But I don't know for sure if it's proven. Regardless, I've reduced my caffeine to only a little bit each day instead of how much I was consuming before TTC.

Welcome back, Summer! How was NYC? Cold?

And welcome back to you too Twylla. Congrats on finishing your marathon. That's so awesome! :)

I hope O holds off for you Delaney. If you haven't had a + yet, I bet it will. :)

ETA which Jessica I was referring to. ;)

[jnshanna]

I read this at babycenter.com. I think that's where I originally got the info on caffeine. :) HTH

You may also want to cut back on caffeine. The research on whether or not caffeine can affect fertility is mixed. Experts generally agree that low-to-moderate caffeine consumption (less than 300 mgs a day) won't affect your fertility, but your doctor may recommend you cut it out entirely to play it safe. Learn more about caffeine and fertility (http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/preconception/preconnutrition/4489.html).

[Camdynlyn]

Welcome back, Summer! How was NYC? Cold?




It was actually beautiful. A little chilly but nothing this southern girl couldn't handle!;) Thanks for asking!


***

I wanna test SOOO bad!! :o

[jnshanna]

LOL, well I tested today even though there is pretty much zero chance of being pg this month and I have zero symptoms but I did it anyway. :rolleyes: So just don't pay attention to my bad habits and try to hang in there. ;) I'm usually pretty good, just not this month.

[Twylla]

Jess I'd thought that the running might affect things, but sadly, I'm actually not in very good shape. However, in the spirit of leaving no stone unturned, I'm keeping my butt parked on the couch until January, and feeling free to take an extra helping of turkey! lol. Thanks!

jnshanna Thanks! 26 miles is a long way, but it's over now! Sorry about the BFN.... I'm as impatient as you are, so don't worry, you're not alone! lol.

[zhannushka]

Welcome Jenifer!
And welcome back Camdynlyn and Twylla!

I am at CD11, patiently waiting for O... :p

[suiej]

So I think I o'ed yesterday, and now I'm just going to wait, and wait! It's not going to help that we're seeing so much family over Christmas, and we don't have any exciting news to share!

[Chris~n~Jen]

Yup Christmas time is hard. I really wanted to be able to surprise everyone with gifts annoucning our pregnancy. Oh well. I think I O'd on Sunday so I'm guessing I'm 2 dpo. So I'll be testing before New Years eve! Gotta see if I can drink the champange or not! ;) So there is still time to have a surprise announcement on New Years. That could be fun!

I have to agree that I hate waiting as I'm sure we all do. :rolleyes:

[Seeing What Happens]

Ladies, during my vacation, Shanna will be doing the updates. Please send any changes to this username though, as she has access to it. We have a January thread already started, but please do not use it until January 1st.

[jessied1025]

Hey Ladies,

Sorry for being MIA, but I was out of town since last Wednesday for work andn my family Christmas. Long overdue replies:

jarocha Congrats on your BFP!! H&H 9 months to you!

seapod I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. :(

Welcome chris n jen, hope your stay is short & sweet! :)

Twylla, welcome back and congrats on finishing the marathon. What an accomplishment!

Everyone else Sorry to hear if AF showed up. Good luck to anyone testing or getting ready to test. My fingers are crossed that you get your Christmas wish!

~~~~~~~~~

I'm CD 24 and 8DPO. No symptoms of any sort. I will test either Christmas day or the day after if AF is a no show!

[Twylla]

Zhanna Thanks!

jessied Thanks! It was a "fun" accomplishment, and I can say I'm glad it's over! lol. Good luck waiting, you get to test soon!

Nothing new with me. CD43 today, don't know if I o'd, don't know if I should test again, nada. I'll talk to the doc Thursday morning though, so hopefully...... ;)

[Camdynlyn]

Couldn't resist and tested today. BIG FAT NEGATIVE! I mean, came up quick. I am only about 8-9DPO so I will test again on Thursday or Friday but I couldn't resist. No symptoms.

[looty]

Hey ladies! I don't ahve a lot of time because I am still at school trying to get all the grades in order since they are due by tomorrow. I just needed a break.

I just wanted to say good luck to the testers! Hopefully you all will have something that you will be thankful for either on Christmas or New Years.

Good luck to those of us that are trying to catch the egg too. I am not thinking that I have Oed yet but considering I am only about CD 12 that isn't surprising. I just want O to hurry up so that then the obsessing can begin. :p

[Bubeleh]

Hi Girls! I just wanted to check in before the craziness of the holidays start. I broke down and tested yesterday and like Camdynlyn a BFN raced up on the results. I'm only 8DPO, I just was getting super anxious. Atleast now I am out of tests, so the fact that I would have to go out and buy them may hold me off on testing anymore until AF shows or doesn't.

Good luck to all who will be doing some covert BDing!

[maplekitty]

CD30 for moi and guess what? I think I have some EWCM today!! Ack! I'm getting my BD'ing groove on tonight just in case!!! :D :D

[K&H's mommy]

Hey girls! Just wanted to say that I got my BFP on Friday - merry Christmas to me! Good luck to the rest of you :-) :)

[jnshanna]

Wow, congratulations K&H's mommy! :D

[maplekitty]

Congrats!!! A *very* merry Christmas present to you!! :)

[jnshanna]

Do you have an estimated due date yet, K&H's mommy? We'll add you to the list of graduates. :D

[K&H's mommy]

Yes it's 8/26/06! I just wanted to add that I was an obsessive tester! Didn't get the BFP until 13dpo and that happened with my son too! I wish I could have waited and saved a little money....but...you know how it goes! :rolleyes:

[Michelle]

Congratulations K&H Mommy! :)

[Chris~n~Jen]

Congrats K&H Mommy!

[mrstim]

Congrats K&H Mommy!!!! :) Come join us over in the August Mommies Thread!! :D

[jessied1025]

Congrats K&H Mommy! H&H 9 months to you! :)

[Twylla]

Congratulations K&H's Mommy!!!!! What a great Christmas present!

Now, bring on a few more Santa!!!

Um, is it REALLY sad that I'm at work and very exciting since my nipples are a bit sore? lol.

[Camdynlyn]

Congrats to K&H's Mommy. That gives me hope with the 13 DPO.

I tested again today :o and still BFN.

I do have a question:

I've lent out my TCOYF book or I would look. My cervix is low, does that mean I'm fertile? I'm confused because I am on CD 23 so I shouldn't be but it was high last week. :confused:

[Camdynlyn]

I also wanted to add that I've been using Dollar Store brand and it's 25 mIu, not the 50 it says on the first page. That's good, right? I did buy a 'good' brand just in case. My next test will be Friday morning, I swear I'm waiting that long.

[Bubeleh]

Congrats K&H! That's the best kind present in a super tiny package ;)

[zhannushka]

K&H's mommy - Congratulations and H&H 9 months! :D

[tinkerbelljenny]

Congrats K&H's mommy!

[looty]

Congrats K & H Mommy! What a very mery Christmas you'll have!:D

Summer~ I haven't read TCOYF but I just looked it up and it looks like high and soft are the signs that you are Oing. So you probably Oed last week, not this week. Is it hard to check? I am not really doing any of that and since this is our sixth month trying if I am not pregnant part of me wants to be more aggressive but not too clinical. I might be abelt o do this but it seems like it would be hard to figure out.

I'm off to do some Christmas shopping. I am hoping since it is the middle of the day in the middle of the week that it won't be so crowded.

[Camdynlyn]

Congrats K & H Mommy! What a very mery Christmas you'll have!:D

Summer~ I haven't read TCOYF but I just looked it up and it looks like high and soft are the signs that you are Oing. So you probably Oed last week, not this week. Is it hard to check? I am not really doing any of that and since this is our sixth month trying if I am not pregnant part of me wants to be more aggressive but not too clinical. I might be abelt o do this but it seems like it would be hard to figure out.

I'm off to do some Christmas shopping. I am hoping since it is the middle of the day in the middle of the week that it won't be so crowded.

When I charted, I never understood how to check my cervix. It wasn't until a couple of weeks ago that I was (TMI) checking my CM and inserted my fingers and felt something up there. It feels like a ball and yesterday when I checked, it was really low (didn't have to insert fingers much). It sounds gross but really interesting.

[Twylla]

I also lent out TCOYF, sorry I can't help Summer!

CD 45 for me, very tender breasts, sleepy and headachey, so maybe.... I had a urine test at the doc this morning, but i wish I'd said that I wanted a blood test. Oh well. I get the results tomorrow, so I still have time to hope!

[maplekitty]

CD 45 for me, very tender breasts, sleepy and headachey, so maybe.... I had a urine test at the doc this morning, but i wish I'd said that I wanted a blood test. Oh well. I get the results tomorrow, so I still have time to hope!


Lots of *~*~*~*~baby dust*~*~*~~* for you Twylla!!

[Camdynlyn]

Another - test.

[Kimmer]

Joining I am glad I found this thread:)
Me: Kimmer 30 B-day -9/9
DH: Ant -30
Married: November 5, 2005
Last BCP: August 2005
MC: December 6th 2005- 12 weeks
TTC since: Really trying now!

[jnshanna]

Welcome to the group, Kimmer!

Sorry about the - Camdynlyn. Let's just hope it's too early and that's actually a neutral.

LOL about your nipples Twylla. It's so funny what excites us TTC girls. ;)

Looty ~ I hope your shopping trip wasn't too busy. We almost finished our shopping last night and I'm so happy! But tomorrow I have to brave the crowds to get 2 more and all my stuff for stockings. I haven't even started on that! :eek:

[Twylla]

Thanks maplekitty!!!

Sorry about the - Summer

Welcome to Kimmer. I hope your stay is short and sweet!

jnshanna I know! And I keep going to the bathroom and poking them to make sure they still hurt! LOL!!! Lord, help me now! :p

[batgirl]

And I keep going to the bathroom and poking them to make sure they still hurt! LOL!!! Lord, help me now! :p

Ha, Twylla, your too funny! Got my fingers crossed for you!

Congratulations K&H Mommy!!! H&H 9 mos!

Welcome Kimmer Hope your stay is short and sweet!

Sorry I've been scarce lately. Honestly, I was suffering from some major TTC anxiety! Things have settled down and DH and I took advantage of CD13 (yesturday) and hopefully today, too!

Good luck to everyone during the holiday. I'm sure there will be some covert BDing going on ;) Hopefully santa brings us all some BFPs!

[mayham]

Hi, I hope everyone is doing well!

Sorry I haven't checked in for so long, I'm back to charting and haven't had enough time to keep up with both threads. Threadmistress, can you please remove me from the list? Thanks!

I wish everyone the best of luck with TTC and hope the new year brings lots of BFPs!

[Chris~n~Jen]

6 dpo for me, I think! Just waiting. Yesterday I was super sleepy and even went home after work and took a 1 1/2 hour nap. I usually never take naps. I was still able to go to sleep around 11 like usual. So not sure if thats a sign or just holiday stress catching up to me. My bbs are a little tender, although it may be from all the poking I've been doing lately. :rolleyes: Always looking for signs. I'm not even sure there would be signs this early. I kinda want to test on Christmas day. That's probably to early isn't it??? Although we will be staying at MIL's and I'm sure she would see the PT even if it was in the garbage. That women just has a way of knowing everything that goes on. So I may wait until we are back home! Just hate waiting.:mad:


Welcome Kimmer!

Sorry for the - Camdynlyn. :(



HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Welcome Kimmer!

[Seeing What Happens]

Updated to here

[Twylla]

batgirl--- glad I could make you laugh! I'm still checking, too!

CD46 for me. The doctors' test said BFN. Makes me sad. I used to be excietd about my sore nipples, now I don't know. I'm just sad about it. I know we haven't been REAALY trying THAT long, just a few months, but I've been off BCP since October 2004 and my cycles have been crazy the whole time. I think I'm only on cycle 5 or 6, and one of those cycles was just 11 days! The rest were really long. Sigh. I guess I'm just going through a little funk. I go to see the doctor again next wednesday. If I still have sore boobs, I'll ask for a blood test. If not, I think it's time for a specialist. My doctor is confused by the irregular cycles, so hopefully that means we can move forward fairly quickly.

Anyway, sorry for the down mood. Have a very Merry Chritsmas ladies! And if you celebrate other holidays, enjoy them as well!!!!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Sorry Twylla! Maybe next month will be our month!