Seeing What Happens: TTC in January, 2006

[Seeing What Happens]

WHO ARE WE ???
A group of CC ladies who are Trying To Concieve (TTC) 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 (Month, Day)
DH: name (age)
Married: Date (January 1, 2005)
Last BCP: Date (Birth Control Pill)
DS/DD : Name and Date
MC/Stillbirth/Infant Loss: Date
TTC since: Date

Any changes contact Seeing What Happens through pm please. Thanks

Thread-mistresses are: Ericka_Jarett and jnshanna

[Seeing What Happens]

alliannie (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/11012a)
Me: Annie (22) - July 27
DH: Adam (23)
Married: August 15, 2004
TTC since: January, 2005 (off and on)
MC: June 2005 at 10 weeks by D&C

chagtown
Me: Ali (27) - October 26
DH: Brian (28)
Married: July, 2003
MC: July & September, 2005
TTC since: Jan. 2005

charliezangel (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/c97d2)
Me: Emily (22) - March 4
DH: Daniel (30)
Married: May 22, 2005
TTC: January 6, 2006

Chris~n~Jen
Me: Jenifer (27) - March 5
DH: Chris (29)
Married: October 29, 2005
TTC since: October 30, 2005

ctjo
Me: Joanne (31) - September 4
DH: John (32)
Married: October 25, 2003
Last BCP: Charted to Avoid until Oct 2005
TTC since: Oct, 2005

Delaney21 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/e9d11)
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

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

Jess71903 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/10d126)
Me: Jessica (27) - December 10
DH: Tony (25)
Married: July 19, 2003
Last BCP: Date August 21, 2005
TTC since: Sept 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: 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

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

MrsKinnison
Me: Hillary (31) - January 27
DH: Chris (35)
Married: November 27, 2004
Last BCP: January, 2005
TTC since: December, 2005

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

pacificbliss
Me: D (31) - September 16
DH: J (31)
Married: March 12, 2004
Last BCP: August, 2004
TTC since: August, 2005
MC:10/8/05 (8 weeks)
TTC again: January, 2006

seapod (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/c9a26)
Me: Heather (28) - April 26
DH: Stephen (29)
Married: August 10, 2002
OBC: May 2005
TTC since: June 2005

squee
Me: Steph (19) - June 19th
DH: John (21)
Married:January 7, 2006
TTC since: January 7, 2006

TazLuv
Me: Cheri (29) - Aug
DH: Brian (29)
Married: July 13, 2002
Last BCP: June, 2005
TTC since: July, 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

Yolanda
Me: Yolanda (20) - April 9
DH: Brian
Married: August 28, 2004
Last BCP: October, 2004
TTC since: January 2006

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

[Seeing What Happens]

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

Birthday Wishes

* maplekitty: Sarah (25) - January 7
* MrsKinnison: Hillary (31) - January 27

[Seeing What Happens]

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

batgirl
BFP: January 5, 2006
EDD: September 15, 2006

suiej
BFP: January 14, 2006
EDD: September 12, 2006

Bubeleh
BFP: January 21, 2006
EDD: October 1, 2006

Lily
BFP: January 23, 2006
EDD: October 4, 2006

TaterBaby
BFP: January 28, 2006
EDD: October 4, 2006

Roxygirl
BFP: January 29, 2006
EDD: October 10, 2006

maplekitty
BFP: January 30, 2006
EDD: October ??, 2006

Ericka_Jarett
BFP: January 30, 2006
EDD: October 4, 2006

[Seeing What Happens]

Graduates in 2006 http://www.pregnancy.org/phpBB2/images/smiles/smilie_schwanger.gif http://www.pregnancy.org/phpBB2/images/smiles/binkybaby.gif

8 Graduates in January 2006, due in September/October, 2006:
* batgirl, suiej, Bubeleh, Lily, TaterBaby, Roxygirl, maplekitty and Ericka_Jarett


34 Graduates from July - December, 2005

[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 December 2005 thread (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=11491)

[Chris~n~Jen]

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

AF came today! Happy New Year to me. :rolleyes:


Threadmistriss: I just realized that I gave you my wrong age. I'm only 27. I actually had to ask DH how old I was because I thought 28 looked funny. :o

[pacificbliss]

To celebrate I would like to officially rejoin this thread

Me: D (31) 9/16
DH: J (31)
Married 3/12/04
Last BCP: 8/04
TTC since:8/05
MC:10/8/05 (8 weeks)
TTC again:01/06


Today is CD1 for me. Chris~n~Jenwe are on the same cycle.

[zhannushka]

Just checking in...

First of all - HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!!!

I am officially in the 2WW stage... I really don't like this feeling of waiting and not knowing... :( DH is convinced that this will be our month - we shall see I guess... :p

[MrsKinnison]

Happy New Year!!!

Chris~n~Jen that is too funny!

Pacificbliss Welcome!!

I am on cd9 and this is when Dh and I would normally be using condoms since I usually O right around cd14 (but as early as cd12 and late as cd17). Oddly, DH was ready before I was so When I agreed to stop charting and just see what happens, I have to admit I found the idea still kind of scarry, but the closer I get to O the more and more excited I am getting :D I literally can not wait to O and see what happens! I can only imagine how long the 2ww is going to feel like.

I know they say drink till you see pink (in moderation), but is the same true for hot tubs? We have one and DH and I are in it probably 3-4 nights a week before bed. Its outside and sooo nice when its really cold out, even better when its snowing :)

[maplekitty]

I know they say drink till you see pink (in moderation), but is the same true for hot tubs? We have one and DH and I are in it probably 3-4 nights a week before bed. Its outside and sooo nice when its really cold out, even better when its snowing :)

I know all teh books I've read say to stay out of Hot Tubs for your DH. The extreme heat will decrease his sperm count.

[Jess71903]

Hi! Checking in! Welcome, Mrs. Kinnison...I hope you don't have to stay here long! It's so exciting to be starting such a major thing!

I am sorry to see you here again pacificbliss, but I know you are ready to move forward! I hope it happens quickly!

As for me, I am on CD 26 and have had clockwork 26 day cycles since going off of BC in August. I am grouchy, have acne, and my boobs hurt...all normal PMS symptoms for me so I am not too optimistic! I guess I will know tomorrow. My body has been running so normally that I have never even taken a test!

[maplekitty]

As for me, I am on CD 26 and have had clockwork 26 day cycles since going off of BC in August. I am grouchy, have acne, and my boobs hurt...all normal PMS symptoms for me so I am not too optimistic! I guess I will know tomorrow. My body has been running so normally that I have never even taken a test!

good luck!!!
~*~*~*baby dust~**~*~ for you!! :D

[MrsKinnison]

Jess71903 I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!!!

[Chris~n~Jen]

pacificbliss ~ Yay, a cycle buddy! It's been horrible today. First I have a horrible headache from last night and then these cramps! Ugh! :(
zhannushka ~ I hope this is your month also!
MrsKinninson ~ I know, for some reason I keep thinking I'm older than I am. I really have to stop and think about it. Weird! It's good that you know your body so well already. I've heard the same thing about the hot tubs not being good for the guys.
Jess71903 ~ Sorry, it does sound like AF is on her way. Looks like we may also be cycle buddies. My cycles are usually 24-26 days.
maplekitty ~ Hi!

[njdiva]

Just checking in ... ;)
I begin my 5 dose of 'provera' tonight... so hopefully AF should be arriving any day now.

DH is so excited about our TTC - he toasted for a baby in 2006 last night :p !

[Chris~n~Jen]

njdiva ~ My hubby made the same toast last night. It's so much fun when they are as excited about TTC.

[Michelle]

Happy New Year Everybody! :)

Njdiva and Chris~N~Jen - My husband made the same toast! It is so much fun to hear him excited. After his toast, he just kept saying that this is the year that we make a baby! At least we're hoping so! :)

[MrsKinnison]

My BIL actually wished us a baby in 2006. He and my sister have been dying for us to have a baby for over a year now, but it still cracks me up to hear him talk about!

[Bubeleh]

Just Checking in....CD 7 for me, just entering the "fun part". Hopefully this will work, they do say the 3rd time is the charm!!

Welcome to all the newcomers and good luck for everyone waiting to test.

[batgirl]

Hi ladies, just checking in.

CD 25 for me. I'm actually not too nervous. If AF shows, she shows, if she doesn't... (actually that's what I'm more nervous about! )

Hope everyone had a happy new year.

This will be our year, ladies! Have fun and good luck!

[maplekitty]

CD9 for me here, and getting started on the baby makin' :)

[LDS Angel 19]

Hi everyone... I've halfway moved on to the charting thread, but I still like to read here and follow along with all of you. Today is CD 6 so I'm just hanging out waiting for the fun part... ;)

[looty]

Sounds like a lot of you are starting new cycles with the new year. I am happy to hear so many DHs are toasting to babies in 2006.

I am on CD 25 today. I think that I O'ed sometime last week and we covered ourselves really well so now all I have to do is wait. I probably won't test until around January 15th if AF hasn't showed by then. I hope this is the year of the baby for all of us!:D

[tinkerbelljenny]

Happy New Year!!!

Welcome pacificbliss!

This is going to be a great year ladies!!

DH is so excited about our TTC - he toasted for a baby in 2006 last night
Dh did this too. He wants another baby so bad, just like me!

[suiej]

CD5 for me. Things were looking good up until late last week, then AF arrived with full force. Grr.

We're still a week away from the fun part, since O has been around CD 18-20 for me the last three cycles. Maybe not having so much stress will be helpful this month!

I also am halfway into the charting thing, too, but I want to stick around and see you all get your BFPs!!

[Chris~n~Jen]

I'm trying to figure out about when I O. This is cycle 3 for me. My average cycle is 25 days, AF usually visits for about 2 days. I'm not sure if I should be happy that it is so short or if that means my lining is not very good (thick). Due to CM last month I think I O'd on CD10. Last months cycle was 24 days. Does that seem to early or about right?

[batgirl]

I am feeling major guilt right now...

Today is cycle day 26 and my cycles are usually 26-28 days long. No sign of AF (and I usually start to have some cramps around this time of the month). And today I am actually feeling barfy and bloated (I never feel barfy or bloated for AF).

So, the reason I feel guilty... I have been drinking wine during the holiday festivities.... I had 2 glasses of red wine on Friday night, 1.5 glasses new years eve, and 1.5 glasses last night (it was my mom's b-day and we took her to an italian restaurant).... I know this sounds stupid and reckless, but I really didn't think I could be pregnant, since I have made DH use a condom most of my fertile cycle. All but cycle day 13! Dh kept saying "come on, let's do it!" (meaning pull the goalie)

We/I had been hoping for an "oops" because I was getting way too stressed out with the TTC thing. But now I'm thinking that this was a reckless way to do it... Does anyone know how bad wine is during your first month? Could I have done any harm if I'm actually pg?

Boy, one thing is for sure. I am not drinking anymore wine during any future 2wws...

Thanks for listening to me ladies. And please don't call me a bad future mom (since that is kind of how I'm feeling and don't think I could handle it...)

[Chris~n~Jen]

Batgirl~ Don't feel so guilty. There is a small thread on the pregnancy board regarding this same issue. You might want to check it out. I don't think that having a few glasses of wine is really going to do much damage. Your not a bad mommy at all.

Keeping my fingers crossed that this is it for you! :D

[batgirl]

Thanks so much, Jen

I read the thread you suggested and feel much better. Someone mentioned that the placenta doesn't fully form until 17dpo (and I'm within that).

This is why I began hoping for an oops. I am pretty neurotic normally and throw TTC into the pot, and well, I become even more neurotic!

I may actually purchase my first pregnancy test today (gulp!) If no sign of AF by tomorrow morning I'll take it...

[jessied1025]

Happy New Year Girls!

CD 10 for us...just getting to the fun part! :)

batgirl I second what Chris n Jen stated. Don't feel guilty your are not a bad mommy. My SIL was a couple drinks before she found out she was pregnant. My nephew will be 4 in April and is perfect!

Good luck to everyone this month! :)

[alliannie]

Hi. I used to be in this thread long ago(oh..like when CC first cam to be:D ). I wasn't very good at keeping up but I want to join again since we are trying again. Here are my stats...
Me: Annie(22)
DH: Adam (22..23 this month)
Married: 08/15/04
Last BCP: ????
TTC since: off and on since Jan 05
MC: June 05 at 10 weeks by D&C


I am on CD 24. My cycles was insane last month. 45 days long. Normally it is 30 so we will see how this one goes. So far no pre-period signs so I have a feeling I am in for another long one.

[MrsKinnison]

Chris~N~Jen Your LP should be 12-16 days, so if you subtract that from 25 you "should" be O'ing between CD9 and CD13. There is always the chance that your LP is shorter, but you can lengthen that with vitamins....I cant remember specifically which ones (maybe magnesium??), but I'll find out if you want me to? Also, it could be coincedence, but my LP was longer last month (my last month of charting to avoid) when I started taking a mulit-vitamin. I won't know for sure if that was the cause since I won't be charting anymore:D

batgirl Stop feeling guilty!!! I called to talk to my Dr last month and she said just not to drink excessively while TTC, but moderation is fine until I am PG. I would say that you definately fit the moderation category! Lots and lots of baby dust to you!!!

allieannie Welcome, I hope your stay with us is short!! Baby dust to you too!!

[Ericka_Jarett]

Hi ladies,

Happy New Year!! I just got in from beautiful sunny and warm FL to a cold rainy day in NJ.

AF decided to show up on the last day at Disney, it was ok timing though since we were heading out to Cocoa area.

Well gotta get things unpacked now.

[Chris~n~Jen]

MrsKinnison ~ Thanks for the info. That means I was probaly correct when thinking I O'd on CD10. Thats good to know. Is there any reason why I would want my LP to be longer? Is it better to have a longer LP?

[jnshanna]

Happy New Year everyone!! :)

Welcome back, pacificbliss. I hope you get a VERY sticky BFP soon. :)

Zhanna ~ I hope your DH is right about this being your month!

So Jessica? Did you get to test? Or did the wicked witch show? I have my fingers crossed that those PMS symptoms are really pg symptoms.

Yay to a new cycle Natasha! I hope that provera works for you soon so you can get a fresh start.

Bubeleh ~ I hope 3rd time really is a charm for you!

looty ~ Congrats on Oing and covering your bases! I hope it results in a BFP!

Oh batgirl! You're not a bad mommy in the least! I had read that thread that Jen mentioned too and you should be just fine. Don't beat yourself up over it.

Welcome alliannie!

Jen ~ A long LP is great from what I've read. It gives the little one more time to implant. :)

Today is CD7 for me. Getting ready for the BDing! :D

[tinkerbelljenny]

Welcome Annie!

Batgirl when I was pregnant with my son I drank a ton a few days before I found out I was pregnant. Everything was fine. :D

[Michelle]

Welcome Annie! Great to See you here!!! :)

Batgirl - I agree with everybody else. Don't stress. You've done nothing wrong! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you hoping that you started the new year with a BFP!

[MrsKinnison]

Chris~n~Jen According to TCOYF, "in order for implantation to successfully occur, it is believed that a women should have a postovulatory phase of at least 10 days." So, you don't neccessarily need a longer LP, you just need it to be at least 10 days. If you think you O'd on CD10 then I'd say you're probably all set there. HTH!

[maplekitty]

Welcome Annie! Hope your stay is short and sweet! :D

[Twylla]

Wow, lots of new TTCers! welcome, let's hope for plenty of pink lines in 2006, preferrably in January!!! lol.

CD10 for me, BDing every 3rd day for now. DH and I work totally different shifts and totally different days, so it can be tough to fit it all in, but we're doing what we can. ;) Nothing else exciting going on.

Happy New Year Ladies!!!!

[looty]

Welcome back Annie! I hope you don't have to stick around too long but that you keep up better this time!

Jessie did you get to test? You have to come back and update us!

Welcome back Ericka. I was wondering yesterday when you were going to be getting home. Wasn't FL so nice?

I agree with everyone else Jen. I think you shoudl be fine. I don't drink a ton anyway but I try not to during the 2ww. I couldn't resist on New Years Even though.:o I think you'll be fine!

[Jess71903]

Hi girls! Things have been busy around here! I am TERRIBLE at SOs so I won't even try. Thank you all for your concern about me! It is nice to stop by and see that someone asked about you! As an update, I am now on CD28 and still going apparently. Like I said before, I have had clockwork 26 day cycles, and usually start late on CD 27 (which then becomes CD 1), so I guess I am one day late. I haven't tested yet...trying to hold off for fear holiday stress has just delayed AF. PMS symptoms have gone away. Not so much as a little cramp today.
I asked DH today that assuming I don't start in the morning, when should I test? You wanna know what he said??? He said I should wait "at least a week!" I laughed at him. Anyway, I may test in the morning, again, assuming AF doesn't show. I do have a question though... I have 1 test from a pack of 2 (a silly friend gave it to me). I have the general directions but not the insert. If I wanted to PIAC instead of POAS, how long do I hold it in the cup?

[maplekitty]

If I wanted to PIAC instead of POAS, how long do I hold it in the cup?

umm...until the stick turns another colour (either pink or blue or purple, depending on the brand). Also keep the stick pointing down while your dipping in the cup for I think my test said 2 mins.

[Jess71903]

ok, thanks, maplekitty. so, the whole stick will turn a different color? I have never taken one before, so I don't know anything :). I think the regular directions said to keep it in the stream of pee for at least 10 sec, but I think I remember reading a thread that said you have to put it in the cup for longer or shorter if you dip- I guess I should search for it. I think I remember something about oversaturation so I don't want to do that!

ETA: I have the Equate purple cap test, if that makes a difference.

[kmmommy]

Jess ~ I got my BFPs both time with the Equate and I'm always paranoid I won't get it right if I POAS. So I always PIAC and hold it down for 20-30 seconds. The box says to hold in a stream of urine for at least 10 seconds so I just added a little time to that in the cup to make sure it soaked up enough. Good luck tomorrow!

[Jess71903]

Thanks, Kelly! It's good to know from first-hand experience. *nervous and hopeful!*

[MrsKinnison]

Lots of *~*~*~Baby Dust~*~*~* Jess!!!

[maplekitty]

good luck Jess!!

[Jess71903]

Hi for the last time tonight, guys! Is it good that I just read all of this stuff and choked up? I have been weepy lately. Chalked it up to PMS, but I am hoping not! I need to go to bed. I have been hanging out on here WAY too much! I even started an LJ! I have been on WC and CC now for almost 3 years and this is my 1st journal! Anyway, I will be sure to update ASAP tomorrow. I can't get on here at work, so it will be late tomorrow!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Can't wait to hear from you Jess!! Baby Dust!

[alliannie]

Thanks for all the warm welcomes!!

Im starting to get sore boobies..my most normal pre-preriod sign:(. But then again it goes both ways!! Nothing else new to report.

Good luck Jess!!!

[batgirl]

Morning everyone,

Just wanted to say thanks again for all the support. I'm feeling a bit less anxious, but still pretty anxious. Boy, does anyone else think all day long how they can't wait to get pregnant, then wake up at say 3am and can't fall back to sleep because they keep worrying that they actually succeeded! God, I hope I can make it through the ttc journey without being committed!

Just wanted to welcome back Ericka. I hope you had a wonderful time.

And Jess Good luck testing today!!! My fingers (and toes) are crossed for you.

I am trying to hold off testing til tomorrow. My cycles are usually 26 days and today is cd27. I thought I had more will power than I actually do, and might test today! So weak, so weak...

[Chris~n~Jen]

Good luck to both batgirl & Jess!


Nothing new to report here. CD4 for me. AF was super short this time. Barely even 2 days. Tomorrow night I am going shopping and plan on buying TCOYF! I used to think it was great that my cycles are so short but now I'm nervous that it's not such a good thing.

Just waiting and gearing up for some big time BDing! ;)

[Ericka_Jarett]

Jen,

Have you told your doctor about TTC and asked about your cycles?

It's funny when I go to my doctor now because when I started going there, I wasn't having a period by 3-4 times a year, after my 1st appt, I got my period every month and was ovulating each month. I was not sure how long my cycles officially were when I went in February 2005 (was a pregnancy appt) I guessed they were about 30 days long and I only charted slightly in Sept-Oct of 2004. I did find out exactly when I was due to O and that ended up being the exact day that I conceived my daughter. My doctor now said my cycles were irregular because I run from 32-38 days (only 1 time was 38 days, I'm usually 32-33 days long) So I just don't know, may go back to my original doctor and see what she says instead. I am still slightly charting, I keep it to track somethings for the doctor, but don't totally rely on it.

Me - Thanks for the welcome backs ladies, I appreciate them. Now that the wisdom teeth are healing up and I don't need meds anymore, I am going to try for our 2nd child again. I am suppose to start a new job next Monday, but I am not going to stress about it and just stay calm about the job and of course going to try and relax with TTC. I would love to be pregnant again before my appt in February.

Hope we all graduate from this thread this year. Here's to lots of BFP's.

[maplekitty]

CD 11 and I am armed and ready with a full glass of water all day, my grapefruit juice, my expectorant syrup and I'm just headed out the door for a walk (my daily exercise). Fingers crossed ladies that this is the month!

[Twylla]

Good luck with the test Jess! And while I know I may be a bit late with this one, all the tests I've tried have said about 20 seconds for PIAC. Maybe you can check online for directions for your brand? HTH!

CD11 for me... the fun part! lol. Too bad DH and I work different schedules this week. Sigh.

[Twylla]

P.S. Maplekitty, good for you! wlaking/water/grapefruit juice/syrup... and the fun part of your cycle! Woo hoo! ;)

[looty]

Jess~Did you test this morning and geta BFP or not? I think I am less patient with other people's results than my own. :o

Good luck to Batgirl too! I hope you get to start the new year off wonderfully!

Sounds like a lot of ladies are just having Af leave or are getting ready to bd. I wish you all a bunch of luck! Here's to EWCM and good timing!;)

I am on CD 26 today. I am thinking that I shoudl wait to test until around the 15th because I am not exactly sure when I O'ed. If AF hasn't showed by then there should be a good chance I am pg! We definitely covered our bases so I hope this is it for us!

[Jess71903]

Well, girls. I hate to be the downer, but AF showed up RIGHT before I got in bed last night. I am SO bummed. I just knew I would get to test since all of my previous cycles had been so consistent. I have started to over-analyze everything...like, what if, when I prop my hips up after BDing I am propping too much and things can't get where they are supposed to go... or what if that hot bath I took the other night made it not implant or something. What if this stupid computer in my lap is frying my ovaries, or for that matter, what if the few times I went to the tanning bed back in HS did it? I wonder if I should tell DH to switch from boxer briefs to boxers. UH! Why does this have to be so hard??? And I have always said that TTC shouldn't be so medical and you should relax and just let things happen...I obviously have trouble practicing what I preach. I may have to think about charting next cycle. I really don't want to, but I guess if I am afraid I am not Oing, it would be good to be armed with some evidence.
Anyway, good luck to you, batgirl! I hope your lateness is a sign! I am going to go wallow in self-pitty for a while and then get back on the TTC train!
Thank you all for your concern! You girls are great!

[maplekitty]

Oh Jess, I'm so sorry. I t is crazy how we start over-analysing everything we do. We spend so many years hoping an praying for AF to show up because of one missed pill, or a late taken pill, and now we see how hard it can be just to time everything just perfect! Are you doing any charting at all right now? Even though I don't temp each month, I have a special calender documenting my cycle days, what my CM was like, how I was feeling, how much water I drank etc. It keeps track of everything without the strictness of temping. So it's like quasi-charting :)

[tinkerbelljenny]

Sorry Jess! Bummer!

Good luck Batgirl!

[Jess71903]

Maple- I do keep up with my cycle day in my planner, and I take notice of my CM even though I don't write anything down. I kinda thought I had my body figured out- I used to just assumed I O'd on CD 14, but I think I figured out it's closer to day 10-12, so I've gotten that far. This cycle, I think I remember posting something about the possibility of gettting my hopes up because I remember some (very little) EWCM around day 18, I think.

DH is being sweet. He has gotten to where he really wants it to happen and tells me it will be ok. He said today that there is no need to panic. This is my 6th cycle, so it's not like I could be concidered infertile or anything...it's just taking longer than I expected. I feel like we wait for the perfect time for everything
(marriage, buying a house, etc.), and I just feel like now it has come back to bite us in the butt. Anyway, thanks for the encouragement. I may "practice chart" this month and see how things go...

[looty]

Sorry to hear that AF showed up. I know we were all hoping for a different outcome for you! Maybe practicing charting will be all it will take. I hope so! Charting is tempting to know just when you are O'ing. I have thought about it but I am scared that I will become more obsessed if I do that though.

Batgirl when are you planning on testing?

Is anyone else close to testing" I don't remember anyone at that point, but maybe they just haven't spoken up. :)

I hope everyone has a good day!

[batgirl]

Jess, I'm so sorry AF showed up. I know that there is not much I can say to make you feel better. TTC is much more stressful than I thought it would be. I am realizing that I am much more neurotic than I thought possible! (and I always thought I was pretty neurotic to begin with :p ) Hang in there. It will happen soon, and you'll be an awesome mom when it does. (p.s., I'm sending you a pm)

Well, speaking of my neurosis... I thought it was bad during the TTC process, can't wait to see how neurotic I get now that I have my....

BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I took the test this morning because it said you have most of the hormone in your system first thing in the morning. I got a strong pink line almost immediately. I kept staring at it. Dumbfounded. Actually, I wasn't too surprised. I had a feeling (mostly mild nausea)... Dh was so funny. He started dancing around the room saying "I'm gonna be a daddy, I'm gonna be a daddy..." I still can't believe it. It seems very surreal...

Hey Looty, I tested on cd 28 (and my cycles are usually 26-28 days long). The line was so strong that it would have showed yesturday. You're at cd27, right? Good luck testing!!!!

[Chris~n~Jen]

Congrats Batgirl!!!

I'm so excited for you! :D :) :D

[alliannie]

Congrats Batgirl!!!

Good luck to you Looty. I hope you get to join Batgirl.

Jess~So sorry a friend came. Its good your starting to figure out your cycle though. Maybe that will help get a BFP next month!

Nothing new for me. Still just sore boobies which I take for nothing anymore...so Im playing the waiting game. Im on day 27 but since last one was about 45 Im still not testing until at least the 10th of this month if not longer :eek: .

[MrsKinnison]

Congratulations Batgirl!!!

[suiej]

Congrats Batgirl!!! :D

[maplekitty]

Congrats Batgirl!!! Way to start the new year :D:D

[zhannushka]

So sorry about AF showing up, Jess... :(

Congratulations Batgirl! :D

I won't be testing until January 13th (when AF is due), but DH swears that I'm preggo - I had a pickle dipped in chocolate fudge yesterday for dinner (sorry if I've grossed anyone out), DH said that there's no way anyone would eat that unless they were preggo... :) I told him that at this point he's got a "wishful thinking" syndrome... :D

Good luck to everyone testing, BD'ing and just waiting!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Congrats Batgirl!!

[Michelle]

Congratulations Batgirl! Talk about a Happy New Year!!! :D

Jess - Sorry about AF! Hopefully you'll get a great Valentines suprise next month!

[chagtown]

Hi :). Today is 1DPO for me and I am going to join you lovely ladies for this exciting journey. We have been trying for a year now and I have been pg 2 times, but both ended in a m/c. Our last m/c was in Sept. and we started trying again in Nov. I think we did a good job trying this month, so I am hopeful.

Good luck Batgirl!! I remember how freaking exciting it is to look at that BFP!!! I had to carry it in my purse and sneak a peek sometimes ;).

Me: Ali, 27 – Birthday: October
DH: Brian,28
Married: July, 03
Last BCP: Never
DS/DD : N/A
MC/Stillbirth/Infant Loss: July 05 & September 05
TTC since: Jan. 2005

[Michelle]

Welcome Ali! :)

[maplekitty]

Welcome Chagtown!! Hope your stay is short and sweet! :)

[Twylla]

CONGRATULATIONS BATGIRL!!!!!!

How exciting, our first BFP of 2006!!!!!:D

[kmmommy]

Congrats Batgirl! H&H 9 months!

[Jess71903]

Congrats, Batgirl! I PMed you back!

I am SO confused. I "started" night before last with some dark red and brown on the TP. yesterday was VERY light. Today, brown only, and very little of that. I have had NO cramps and I usually have them pretty bad by now. I tested this afternoon just because I was tired of it, and it was a blaring (-). I don't know what to think. I guess I should call my Dr. but I hate to do that. Any advice? similar stories?

[tinkerbelljenny]

Welcome chagtown!

[looty]

Congrats Batgirl! How exciting! I hope you'll give us some baby dust before you leave.

Welcome Ali! I hope you get another BFP soon and it ends with a healthy baby.

Jess~I had something similar happen to me last cycle. (Sorry this is going to be TMI) I thought I started one night with a little dark red blood. When I went to change the tampon there was almost nothing was on it. The next day almost nothing. A few brown spots but that was it. I thought it was strange and got hopeful, but unfortunately for me AF showed the next day with full blown cramps. The day I thought was the first one I even commented to DH how it was wierd because I didn't have any cramps. :rolleyes: I hope it turns out differently for you. I can't remember who it was but I want to say that someone a few months ago had this happen and they got a BFP. I say wait a day or two and then if AF doesn't show, test first thing in the morning and see.

Thanks for the well wishes on testing ladies but I will be holding off for a while since my last two cycles were 32 and 39 days. I don't think that I will test until around the 15th if AF hasn't showed. I am hoping she doesn't. We have been trying for 6 months now and I am ready to be pregnant! Aren't we all?!;)

[chagtown]

Jess~ My last 2 cycles have started like that and like you, it is not typical for me. I started taking progestrone suppositories 2 cycles ago, so I think that has something to do with it. My friend also had that happen and then everything turned out to be normal. I wonder if the stress of everything changes our cycles sometimes? Good luck to you.

[batgirl]

Thank you all so much ladies. This thread has been such a great and much needed resource for me. You've let me rant, freak out, share ups and downs with you. Thanks for letting me in to share this journey with you. Thank you thank you thank you.

Chagtown, welcome. I hope your stay is short and sweet.

Jess, when reading my pregnancy test directions it said that if you don't get a definite period within 7 days of testing and getting a negative, to test again. I know the waiting sucks. This is such an emotional rollercoaster. But your one tough cookie! Hang in there. Good news is coming!

Looty, good luck testing on the 15th. I am hoping to see you soon in the September 2006 mommies thread!!!!!

Thanks again ladies.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~baby dust*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

[maplekitty]

CD 13 and 2nd day of taking robitusin. Havn't seen any real change yet, but I'll keep y'all updated.

[MrsKinnison]

Chagtown Welcome!!

Well, I am officially in my first 2ww! I had some serious O pains, right on schedule, late last night and was still feeling it a little this morning. We bd'd yesterday am, this am and this afternoon (plus a few other times this week), so hopefully timing was right on!

I thought of yet another question today....I met my parents for lunch, and we had sushi and wine. I know wine is okay right now, so I assumed sushi was too, but what about when PG? Can you still have sushi then? I can only imagine they do in Japan, but its probably different for them since their bodies have it more than us? Not that I have it a ton, but I do love it and do get together with my parents once ever month or so for lunch on a friday and we almost always get sushi.

[maplekitty]

I thought of yet another question today....I met my parents for lunch, and we had sushi and wine. I know wine is okay right now, so I assumed sushi was too, but what about when PG? Can you still have sushi then? I can only imagine they do in Japan, but its probably different for them since their bodies have it more than us? Not that I have it a ton, but I do love it and do get together with my parents once ever month or so for lunch on a friday and we almost always get sushi.

That's a major debate amongst many doctors. Some say no way, other say in moderation. The thing to worry about is the amount of lead in raw fish, and/or bacteria. However, if you go to a reputable sushi place, you shouldn't have to worry about the bacteria any more than if you weren't pregnant. Raw fish is flash frozen at a very cold temp to kill the bacteria. Some restaurants are vigilant about cleanliness and freshness, other no so much....So that's a personal choice. You can still eat the california rolls, tempura, and anything that has cooked fish (crab, smoked salmon, cooked prawns) or no fish if you want to be very careful.

[Ericka_Jarett]

When I was pregnant my doctor said Sushi was fine, but to be on the safe side go with only cooked fish types. That was fine with me since my main roll is Shrimp Tempura rolls and I do like Philly Rolls (but do that one in moderation, since the salmon) My doctor mainly just warned me against eating soft cheeses (feta, blue and such) due to bacterias that could be in them. When the time comes or even if you get an appt before you get pregnant, you can ask your doctor what he/she suggests.

[Twylla]

Just checking in. I'm on CD13, definately the fun part! I think DH is starting to feel like a sperm machine, but he's certainly not complaining! ;) :o Also, I'm drinking lots of water, and a cup of green tea every day to help with my CM. I know about the green tea concerns with folic acid absorbtion, but I take my vitamins before bed, and the tea in the afternoon, so the two should both be entering my system at the same time, hope I'm safe!

anyway, have a good weekend ladies... and enjoy all the BDing!!!! :D

[Jess71903]

Looty- I think that is exactly what happened to me. Today was like a normal CD 1, even though it's technically CD 4. On the one hand, I hope I don't have to deal with AF for 4 more days, on the other, I hope I am making enough lining to support a baby! I guess this month was just weird.

Sorry I didn't say hi yesterday, Chagtown! Welcome to the group! Thanks for the input on my issues. That's weird that yours happened after taking progesterone, because now that you say that, I told my Dr. that I had kind of a break in my period one time before (had red flow for a day or 2, then nothing for a day or so, then 2 more days of red flow) and she told me that if that kept happening, that should would put me on progesterone for a while. She said my lining may be "asynchronous" and shedding at different times and that it might be harder to get pg. if that happened, but that progesterone would help.

Maplekitty- let us know about the Robitusin! I bought some white grapefruit juice that is pretty sour!! We'll see if it works!

[Ericka_Jarett]

I used the equate brand Robitussin about 2 months ago and my CM finally showed, it thins out the CM, which was good for me, cause I could feel it sometimes inside but it never helped with BDing

[chagtown]

Jess~I don't really know why I am on progestrone other than my OB thinks that it might help prevent another m/c and I am willing to try anything. The only thing that I know about progestrone (and someone correct me if I am wrong..) is that it builds up the uterine lining. I also read on some boards that it can prolong your cycle and when I was late, but experiencing negative tests, I quit the progestrone and my cycle started one day later. I hope you are feeling better and have some answers. :)

Hi and good luck to everyone else!!

[MrsKinnison]

Does anyone have any good TTC/pregnancy websites they can recommend? Thanks!

[Jess71903]

Thanks for the info, chagtown. That makes sense to me about the progesterone. Maybe I was just spotting or something because I have had 2 days of normal, full flow. I don't know if I should count when that started, or when I thought I started earlier in the week. If I count when I thought I started, I was only 2 days later than normal. If I count when it was normal, I was like 5 days late- weird for me. I may end up going to the Dr. if this keeps happening and getting on progesterone.

I HATE this part of the cycle. There is no way I could be pg. and nothing I can do about it for a week or so. how boring! Seems like babies and the subject of pregnancy is everywhere! Just found out a HS friend is due in 4 weeks. Movies, tv shows, everything! Anyway, good luck to all. I hope we get some more BFPs soon!

[maplekitty]

Seems like babies and the subject of pregnancy is everywhere! Just found out a HS friend is due in 4 weeks. Movies, tv shows, everything! Anyway, good luck to all. I hope we get some more BFPs soon!

I was thinking that the other day too! Maybe we're just more in tune with it and notice it more. But I was watching ER and some toher tv shows thinking "man, it's all about pregnancies these days".

[jnshanna]

Whew, I finally have some time to post again! I had a really busy week last week at work. 12 hour days all week. Thank goodness that deadline is over! Now, for catching up...

Welcome back Ericka! Good luck with your new job. Hopefully it'll be a new start in more ways than just the job, if you know what I mean. ;)

maplekitty ~ You go girl! I could take a lesson from you. I really need to be more focused on keeping myself in shape and eating/drinking right. Especially right now!

Note to self, I really need to start drinking grapefruit juice. I keep forgetting when I go to the store!

Jess ~ Sorry about AF and the confusion you're going through. There is not much worse than a confusing cycle. Last month was just torture for me with all the spotting I had mid way through. I'm glad you finally got a regular flow.

Congratulations batgirl!! I hope you have a great pregnancy!

zhannushka ~ Interesting food choices. I really hope it means something very good!

Welcome to the group, chagtown! :)

Congrats on your first 2WW, MrsKinnison! Isn't it exciting? :D

Seems like a few of us are right around the 6 month mark for TTC. I'm starting to get pretty impatient now. And last cycle was basically wasted because of all the traveling, stress and being sick. This waiting is so frustrating! But at the same time, is anyone else really nervous? I'm so nervous about being a mom. Will I be good enough? Will I know everything I need to know about being a good mom? Will we be able to make it financially? Will our marriage change too much when the baby comes? Etc, etc. I don't mean to sound negative but I think about all of these things in the back of my mind all the time.

And the babies everywhere? Sheesh, boy do I hear you on that. I was almost in tears watching ER this week.

For me, we're at the fun part, CD12. It feels good to start a new cycle.

[MrsKinnison]

jnshanna Although I'm new to TTC, I think all those questions you listed are why I was holding off TTC. Its nice to know I am not the only one that is nervous about becoming a parent. At the same time, I think we will all make wonderful moms!

I can't wait to watch ER now after seeing the comments. I always work Thursday nights, but we DVR it and watch it every Sunday. Usually we watch it later, but I think I'm going to see if DH wants to watch it now.

[Michelle]

I'm out for the month. CD3 for me. Oh well, maybe next time! Although I do have to admit that I am getting a little impatient!

Good luck to those who are tesing and to those who are in the fun part of their cycle! :)

[maplekitty]

Sorry to hear Michelle :(


~~~~~~~~~~~

So I'm coming to a point where I'm thinking a lot about the "what ifs" of TTC.

You know when you are trying, and you do everything "right". You follow your chart, you keep track of the CM, you BD LOTS around O time, and each month AF comes to town! I'm starting to think - what the heck am I doing wrong!?! So then I start to think, what's my timeline? At what point do I say we need to start temping to really know whats going on? At what point do I call my doctor about possibly fertility problems? It's something I just don't even want to consider because we all have the hopes that it'll happen fast and easy and ba-da-bing we'll get pregnant, but what if not!?

[Ericka_Jarett]

Thanks Shanna, funny we are on the same CD. Let's hope this is our month.

About the job I decided with hubby not to take the job. The guy would contact me constantly and want me to confirm the start date (which I did in the previous 10 e-mails) and than he wanted to confirm the pay and it was always wrong (his last one to me was we can pay you what you want, I can't ask for more from the client though as the people working there now are making a lot less), I am the only one that knows the type of work they wanted me for, so I wasn't taking less, plus having to go over the bridge is making me loss $10 a week.

I am fine with not having this job. I am looking for another job, but we have some traveling in February and in March as well.

In regards to the babies everywhere, I saw that episode of ER and it was great.

[chagtown]

As stated by Jess71903
Seems like babies and the subject of pregnancy is everywhere! Just found out a HS friend is due in 4 weeks. Movies, tv shows, everything! Anyway, good luck to all. I hope we get some more BFPs soon!

I agree. My favorite past time on Friday afternoons was to go to Barnes and Noble, get a coffee and sit down with all the gossip magazines (US, Life & Style, InTouch, etc.) and read away. I am getting so frustrated with all of the celebs being pg and reading about Katie Holmes, etc.... I know that I am just bitter and I had to be that way, but I am. Everyone I know has babies on the brain. My only way to deal with it is to keep myelf busy. I have started working out a lot and really watching my diet. I am also in grad school, so that really helps to occupy my time.

Oh well....what can we do, but keep trying...right?? Have a good week!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Sorry about AF Michelle. :mad:

[Jess71903]

I see we have a lot of ER fans! I don't know about any of your political views, but I am kind of getting tired of different agendas being pushed on that show. Other than the parts I disagreed with, it was a good show thurs, but did anybody miss the "issue" that they previewed all week with Neela and Gallant? It didn't happen this week. Anyway, back to the thread's subject- I went to dinner tonight with 2 new moms and 1 mom-to-be. BABIES, BABIES, BABIES!!!!!

[alliannie]

Sorry about AF Michelle. I hope next month is your month.

Nothing new for me. In my head I have about every possible symptom but I am sure it is just my wishful thinking!! I'm still playing to wait game...

[jnshanna]

Yeah, something major is going to happen with Gallant and Neela on next week's show. I thought it was supposed to happen last week but it didn't. Neela looked pretty upset. :(

That's fun that we're on the same CD, Ericka. :)

Sorry about AF, Michelle. :(

[Twylla]

Sorry about AF Michelle... I ho[pe she leaves soon so you can move along with the next cycle!

Babies really ARE everywhere right now! My neighbour is excited for when we have kids, and she's already picked out the gift she'll get us when we do... silly woman! She makes me laugh, but if she weren't as sweet as she is.... I'd want to deck her.

I'm going to spend a weekend with a friend who's been through a few miscarriages in 2 weeks. I almost feel closer to her now that we've been trying for a while. They tried for a long time too, and I'm still not sure if they're there yet, and I know TTC for a while isn't anywhere NEAR the same as a m/c.... anyway, I'm babbling now, sorry.

CD16 for me, I think O is coming up, so we're covering our bases. DH is happy, lol!!!!!

[zhannushka]

Just checking in...

I am at CD31 (my cycles are usually 35 days), so I decided to test today and got a BFN :( Hopefully, it was just too early to test... :confused: I will try not to test again until Friday.

Michelle: Very sorry about AF showing up...

[looty]

Sorry about AF Michelle. I hope that next month is it for you!

Sorry about the BFN zhannushka. I hope that it was just too early and that you end the week with a BFP. It looks like we are on the same CD so hopefully we'll be due the same time!

I'm right there with the ladies that have concerns still. I have been trying for 6 months now and although I hope and pray every month that I get pregnant and have a healthy baby, I still have some fears. From what my friends say it is normal and you will have the same fears while prgenant.

Like I said to zhannushka I am on CD 31. My average number of CD is 31. Last cycle I had a 39 day cycle though. If I am right I think that I am 11 DPO. I am going to hold out until this weekend or next Monday to test. I hope it make it and get a BFP! My husband seems more hopeful this month. I told him that I expected AF on Thursday or Friday and he said, "Well, that is if you're not pregnant." I got a huge smile and told him I hoped I was. :D

Good luck to everyone!

[Twylla]

Sorry about the - Zhanna. It could be a few days too early though... hold out for a few more days!

looty I hope your hubby was 'perdicting' something for you.... :)

[Ericka_Jarett]

Here is something I found tonight. I just bought a small bottle (like 2 serving size) of grapefruit juice tonight, will see if that does anything, I know Robitussin worked back when I got pregnant with Rebekah. May just stick with that, since it's actually cheaper than juice and is proven to work.

Grapefruit Juice

Usage: I researched grapefruit juice and could find nothing anywhere supporting the various claims that it helps to increase cervical mucus and/or helps a fertilized egg to implant. I believe this to be an old (or new!) wives' tale. Grapefruit juice is rich in calcium, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C, and is of course somewhat high-carb due to the fructose (fruit sugar).

Recommended Dosage: However much you feel like it, unless it gives you heartburn!

Food Sources: Grapefruits.

Side Effects: If you drink too much of it, you might get heartburn. You might also find yourself having to pee a lot if you drink a lot. Heh heh...

Guaifenesin (Robitussin)

Usage: Guaifenesin is used to loosen and thin mucus.

Recommended Dosage: First of all, see this warning about possible birth defects from the use of guaifenesin. Now, if you still want to try this, make very sure that you buy the plain type that has no letters after the name. Some of the varieties contain decongestants, which will actually dry up your mucus. The recommended dosage for increasing cervical mucus is 2 teaspoons (200 mg) three times a day, with a full glass of water. A better alternative might be fresh, raw garlic, which also thins mucus but definitely does not cause birth defects.

Food Sources: None.

Side Effects: See this warning about possible birth defects from the use of guaifenesin, and also for more information (pro and con) about it in general.

Pineapple Juice

Usage: There is an old wives' tale floating around that pineapple juice will help a fertilized egg implant. However, pineapple juice is not recommended for use in TTC and/or pregnancy. In large doses, it can cause uterine contractions and bring on spontaneous abortions (miscarriage).

Recommended Dosage: Drink only in small quantities, if at all.

Food Sources: Pineapples.

Side Effects: Large doses may cause uterine contractions, miscarriage, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, very heavy menstrual periods. Unripe pineapple is poisonous, causing excessive diarrhea.

[maplekitty]

I didn't know about the raw garlic thing, don't know if DH would like that very much, LOL

[seapod]

I'm checking in, on CD 39. We have been BDing pretty well this cycle. Today I feel slightly dizzy though.

[Kimmer]

Wow Ericka_Jarett -

Grapefruit Juice

Usage: I researched grapefruit juice and could find nothing anywhere supporting the various claims that it helps to increase cervical mucus and/or helps a fertilized egg to implant. I believe this to be an old (or new!) wives' tale.
I had no idea the the grapefruit juice was unfounded. I have been chugging that stuff for the past month and I HATE grapefruit juice. I am on CD10 so according to my chart I should be BD my but off b/c my cycle is 28-29 days. We have be going at it for the past three days. Wish me luck that I catch that egg this month. :D

[Ericka_Jarett]

It was intersting information to find, I will say that. I just took a little sip of the grapefruit juice I have and it's horrible. I know for sure now I will not even be trying that route again. I will stick with my generic Equate Robittusin instead. Prayerfully I won't need any of it an just get pregnant.

Me - having some CM and my temp dropped a whole .6 from yesterday, so maybe I am going to O early this month. Be closer to what my doctor would want me to anyway (CD 15 instead of CD22) Last month I went to CD32 and AF showed that day, it was a short cycle, one before it was CD38. I have lost 10 lbs roughly since the day after Thanksgiving. I came home from Disney weighing the exact weight I did when I left, so imagine my surprise (we had some good food and lots of carbs while away) I have slowly been getting carbs back into our diet, but still in moderation, our eating has changed for the better in this house. :)

[seapod]

I figured I would test. BFN.

[emermel]

So CD 25 here and I have been averaging a 26 day cycle. Not really feeling anything either way this month. I usually have pretty significant back cramping by this time of the month, but it's pretty minimal this time around.

My IL's are coming into town on Thursday night. I think that I will probably test that morning, just to get it out of the way before they arrive. If it's BFP though, I may not be able to keep my mouth closed! We are already going to be telling them that DH accepted a job in St. Louis (home) so we will be moving back next summer! I'm really excited about that, even though it's a little bittersweet because I really like it here! It will be nice to have family around though, especially for Maya and whoever else may come (hopefully!)

Good luck to everyone1

[ctjo]

Do you guys have room for 1 more? Here are my stats:


Me: Joanne (31) - Birthday (September 4)
DH: John (32)
Married: October 25, 2003
Last BCP: Charted to Avoid until Oct 2005
DS/DD : Not yet
MC/Stillbirth/Infant Loss: n/a
TTC since: Oct 2005


I don't know if it is strange that I charted for awhile, then stopped, but we just figured that, at least in the beginning, we'd forget about charting and just go for it.

FYI I'm at CD1 now. I find it so frustrated that I have to wait an entire month to test/know anything again!

seapod - sorry about your BFN

[TaterBaby]

I'd like to join in the fun...

Me: Emily, 26
Birthday: Feb 3
DH: Josh, 26
Married: May 22, 2004
Last BCP: Dec. 24th
DS/DD: just furbaby
MC/Stillbirth/Infant Loss: MC at 10 weeks, August 2005
TTC since: this month

We're really "just seeing what happens this month". I don't know my cycle since I have been on BCP and we haven't DTD more often than usual to try to catch an egg. However, I guess it could happen, so I'm here. I am paying close attention to things and next month will try "for real" if AF shows up. :)

[jnshanna]

Boy am I happy that the grapefruit juice is probably a wive's tale. I drank some yesterday for the first time and I could barely finish the glass. Ick!

Twylla, that'll be nice to talk to someone that understands the TTC world. :) I wish I had someone IRL that could understand. Especially since I'm also charting, nobody understands that IRL. I always get the "just let it happen" speech. :rolleyes:

zhannushka ~ I hope it's just too early for you and you'll get a much better result in a few days.

looty ~ I hope your DH is right! :D It's so cute when our DH's say sweet things like that. I wonder if they know how happy it makes us?

Sorry about the BFN, seapod. But from looking at your chart, it might just be a bit early based on the EWCM you got. Don't lose hope! :)

Good luck with BDing your butt off, Kimmer. ;)

Ericka ~ I hope you're O'ing earlier and I get to follow along. LOL I really don't want to O late! I'd be happy if I O'd before CD17.

emermel ~ I hope you get that BFP before your IL's come! I bet you won't be able to keep it in if you do. :P

Welcome Joanne!

[jnshanna]

Welcome Emily! I just missed you when I posted. :)

TMI alert: I just saw a tiny bit of EWCM! Yay! I hope it keeps coming and I'm getting ready to O. I started my first OPK yesterday (probably too early but I wanted to POAS. ;) )and will continue I guess until I get a + or I know I already O'd.

[Michelle]

Welcome Emily and Joanne! :)

I'm trying to have a positive attitude this month and be patient but I'm not a very patient person! Especially when you're watching ER yelling at the TV "why can't it be me too!" :)

I started temping last Friday just to learn more and figure out what's going on with my body. I figured it would not hurt to try.

Good luck to everybody who is going to test! I hope that we get some BFP's soon!

Have a great week everyone!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Welcome Joanne and Emily!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Sorry Seapod about the -

[maplekitty]

welcome Joanne and Emily - hope your stay is short and sweet!

[alliannie]

Welcome Joanne and Emily.

I didn't test this morning like I thought I would. I don't think I am so I am holding off as long as possible. Maybe Friday if no AF I will.

[Jess71903]

Man, I love it when we have a lot of activity, but it makes it so hard to catch up! Welcome to Emily and Joanne! You're never too late to join!
Sorry for the BFNs girls, but I agree with PP. Don't give up until AF shows up!

It looks like several of us are getting to that point where just letting things happen isn't satisfying us anymore. I, too, have started to temp, just as a trial run. This is my 6th TTC cycle (I think several of us are about there). I, too, bought some grapefruit juice and have been drinking some, but MAN is it nasty! I started putting some more sugar in mine!

I have done REALLY good drinking more water! I have completely sworn off carbonated drinks and just take ice water with me to work and with all my meals. I feel like I am drinking a ton of water. I am considering getting some baby asprin. I read that it helps the uterine lining and since I have had short, light periods, maybe mine needs some help.

I can't remember who posted it now, about being scared about being a parent, but I wanted to comment on that too. As desperately as I want to be pregnant, there are times when I contemplate the actual birth, being a new mom, and then beyond that. They don't stay babies, and parenting a teenager scares the crap out of me! I wonder about how things will change forever with my body, with my relationship with DH, etc. IT is scary, but I know for a fact that I want to be a mom and that I can handle it, so better sooner than later for me! We have been together for 7 1/2 yrs, married for 2 1/2 so we are READY! Anyway, good luck to all you testers! I hope we have some BFPs soon!

[looty]

Welcome to Joanne and Emily!

Sorry about the - seapod. Hopefully it was just too early!

Emermel~I am in St Louis too. When are you moving back? It will be nice to have family around for your kids.

alliannie~What DPO are you? I think I am 12 so I am planning on testing over the weekend or Monday.

Thanks to all the ladies who commented about DH's "prediction" I hope he is right too!:D

[MrsKinnison]

[Joanne & EmilyB][/B] Welcome!

Looty Maybe your husband knows something you dont? I have heard more than one story where the man *knew* right away....and they were right! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

zhannushka & seapod I agree, don't give up! You may have O'd later than you think and it may just be too early.

emermel Lots of baby dust to you!

So, we watched ER Sunday night and I totally see what everyone was talking about. I loved the episode and have to admit I cried. I am SUCH a sap! I also cried when I saw Narnia last week :)

[chagtown]

Welcome Emily and Joanne :)!

I think that I am 6DPO today. I have a question, does anyone know anything about increased CM at this point? Not to be too gross, but I have more than I usually have around O and today I had a littlebit of EW???? What is going on? I know that I O'ed last Tuesday and Wednesday, so I don't think that I am Oing. Thanks for any help...

[alliannie]

Looty- I am guessing I am 14-15dpo but I am not sure. Normally my cycles are 30 days which would put me at CD30 today but last month my cycle was 45. I had all my normal pre-AF symptoms that whole time also. I thought maybe I had an early m/c but had taken tests that came out negative. So I am holding out testing in case this cycle is long too. I hate to test and see it come out bfn so I am trying my hardest to wait. Should I test???

[maplekitty]

if you're at CD30 now, I say wait until the weekend to see if AF shows, and if not test on monday.

[Twylla]

Erika Thanks for all that information... I guess I'll skip the grapefruit juice, especially since it hasn't been getting any yummy reviews, lol. Yay for the healthier eating at your house... we need a menu makeover at my house...

Welcome to Emily and also to Joanne!!! I hope your stays are short!

Shanna Hmm... the EWCM sounds promising.... let's hope it becomes a BFP, shall we?

Michelle and Jess, Good luck with temping... are you finding it helps at all?

Sorry about the - seapod.

Good luck holding off on testing until Friday alliannie! You have more self control than me!

chagtown I'm not sure about the extra CM.... but I think I've read that many PG women get more CM in general... so it could be a very good sign!!!

CD17 here... I feel a bit crampy, and I had some EWCM yesterday and today. We haven't had a chance to BD since Sunday though :( so I hope we haven't missed our chance....

[Kimmer]

Welcome Joanne and Emily!

I am on CD11 today and I purchases an OPK that is the most confusing thing I have ever seen. I don't understand when they say you are comparing the color not the thickness of the line. I have a thick line that is darker on one side. :confused:

I am just going to keep up the BDing. Heck and do what the thread title says...See what happens:rolleyes:

[seapod]

Ok so I'm still new to this actually trying to test without wasting too many POAS tests :)... need some more help :)

When should I test again? Before I went on BC I had cycles that typically range from 28-40 days. They were kind of long. This is the third official cycle. I haven't been able to keep on the temping schedule either so that is kind of out.

I also got dizzy this evening again. Is this a possible sign? The last couple of days it's been pretty busy and stressful at work and I haven't been getting my meals like normal so it might have put my slightly in low blood pressure?
I'm open to suggestions :)

[maplekitty]

When should I test again? Before I went on BC I had cycles that typically range from 28-40 days. They were kind of long.

Well if you've had 40 day cycles before, and now you're on CD41 right? I'd say wait another week for AF, and if no show then test again. Easier said than done, but it won't waste $$ on tests.

[maplekitty]

CD17 for me and just 30 mins ago I started feeling very crampy - OOoooOoohhhh ovulation pains perhaps!?!? Let's hope so!! CM has been very slight this month, even with robitusin, and a cup of green tea in the morning, and drinking grapefruit juice in the afternoons! Argh! The *one* major indicator of ovulation, and I'm just not getting anything! so frustrating! But DH and I have been BD'ing every day since CD13, so we're covering all our bases.

By the general rule fo thumb that your luteal phase doesn't last longer than 17 days, that means with last months cycle of 35 days, I couldn't have O'd after CD19. So I'm basically guessing that with this month I could O anywhere between CD13 to CD20. Hope that makes sense, lol

[Ericka_Jarett]

maplekitty - you could still O without having EWCM or any major sign of CM. I did when I got pregnant with my daughter, I never paid any attention to the CM really and have never been one to get a lot of it when I do.

seapod - I hope when you do test again, that it's a BFP. It could be running long since you said you are stressed at work, that will prolong AF and sometimes even a positive.

chagtown - the increase could be implantation CM. I have read that some women have an increase after Oing.

kimmer - which line is darker in color the test or reference? Hopes these help. Here are pics of some tests:

A positive result (indicating an LH Surge) is indicated by a test band that is of equal or greater intensity (equal or darker) than the control band. A negative result for the LH Surge is indicated when the test band is of lesser intensity (lighter) than the control band or cannot be seen. A negative result means the LH level of the urine sample is at or near its normal level and that the LH surge is not in progress. Remember, there is always some quantity of LH in your system, so a light color band in the test region is NOT an indicator of a positive result.

http://www.ovulation-calculator.com/ovulation-tests/tests.gifhttp://www.ovulation-calculator.com/ovulation-tests/otresults.gif

Me - I took an OPK last night and it was negative, so I should be Oing in another day or so, gotta get some more tests today. Took my temp and it was up .2 from yesterday. I'm CD15, have been Oing CD22-23 for the last 7 months, not sure about last month at all, since I had my teeth pulled. So I am getting ready for BDing.

[Kimmer]

Ericka_Jarett- Thanks so much for posting the pics it made it much easier to see the results from other test as well. This a.m. I finally got a positive test where the test line is MUCH darker than the control line. I am so happy so I have to step things up. My DH thinks this is the best week of his life:p .
Good luck with your BDing I had a temp increase as well, but I can't put any faith into to it b/c I don't do it everyday or remember to write them down. :rolleyes:

maplekitty - I hope this is your O! Funny I have still been guzzling the GFJ and I don't have a smidgen of EWM. But I know in the past I have had it without any help.

[Deanna1018]

Kimmer.... have you tried eating carrots? I found that by eating carrots my EWCM increased quite a bit..both in amount and in days of it being present.

[Kimmer]

I had no idea that carrots had those lovely benifits. And they taste a heck of a lot better than GFJ

[Chris~n~Jen]

CD11 and I've got some EWCM. Hopefully I can seduce DH tonight. ;)

Anyone else's DH having "performance" issues??? If he feels like he "has" to DTD in any way, he is just not into it. It's weird because he really wants a baby and talks about it all the time but if I bring up that we need to start BDing because it is the right time, it's like he just isn't into it. He really just wants to DTD like normal and "hope" that we concieve a baby sometime. Unfortunatly our normal is maybe once a week. :( Now, I know to much about my body and I just can't let the opportunity pass if I know it is a good time for us to BD.
Is my husband weird???

[Michelle]

Chris~n~Jen - Nope, I don't think that your husband is weird. In fact, I noticed that my husband is not totally up to par when the pressure is on. He also really wants baby but sometimes he does not do as well under pressure. I have just kind of learned to keep it to myself as far as when we need to be bd'ing. He's smart enough to know what's going on (because we do it a lot more in that time frame), but I'm finding that not putting the pressure on him works really well! :)

Carrots, huh? I'm picking up a Costco size bag then! :)

[Deanna1018]

Chris~Jen...your husband is not weird. My husband is just like that. This is the first cycle TTC and during the time when BD timing was crucial my DH was not as into it (but did what needed to be done) but just last night and this morning (when we are now past ovulation) he has been all luvy dovey and willing to do anything and everything. Frustrating beyond words!!!!!

[Chris~n~Jen]

Thanks Michelle! This is only our third cycle trying. So I'm just starting to learn how to handle this. I figured it was pretty normal. I guess I just got worried that maybe he isn't really as anxious to have a baby as he seems to be. Although when I mentioned that maybe we should put it off for a few months he was very vocal about the fact that he did not want to do that.

I'll just have to be sneaky and seduce him without him realizing what is going on. :D ;) :D

[Chris~n~Jen]

Thanks Deanna1018! I guess I shouldn't have called him weird because it looks funny now when I'm seeing you all post it. :rolleyes: It is very frustrating though. I just feel like I'm the only one making the effort when it really counts. It does make me feel better to know I'm not the only one dealing with this. :D

[zhannushka]

AF showed up today, 2 days early. But it's definitely here...
Hence, I'm back to CD1.

This is going to be the third cycle that we are "really" TTC... I know that it's normal and I probably shouldn't worry yet, but - why do I feel SO sad? :(

[Michelle]

I'm so sorry about AF Zhanna!

[zhannushka]

Michelle, we must've crossposted (I was editing my original post) - thank you!

I just spoke with DH and told him about AF - he is feeling really bad now too. For some reason, both of us were convinced that this was our lucky month... DH said that this cycle we'll be BD'ing EVERY DAY, and THAT just made him feel much better somehow... :D

[MrsKinnison]

zhannushka I'm sorry about AF! I think every time she shows, we are all always going to be sad. During the entire 2ww we are all hoping and thinking that we might be PG, so when we're not its very disappointing and sad, not to mention those stupid pms hormones!

[Ericka_Jarett]

My husband is like yours to a degree Jen. He told me a few months ago that it seems the only time I want to DTD is when I am trying to get pregnant, that's not really the case, but it seems that way to him apparently. I have tried to change that, he hasn't been asking me what day I am and I haven't been mentioning it much either. He knows last month was not going to be our month, just as I knew that. With having my teeth pulled right at the time I was Oing, I definately was not in the mood and he totally understood. I am trying not to pressure him and trying not to put pressure on myself.

[ctjo]

Thanks so much for all the warm welcomes! :)

CD2...ho hum...I will live vicariously through those of you in a more exciting phase ;)

jess71903 - I so hear you about being scared to be a parent! The teenager thing scares me too! Oddly enough, so does the toddler phase. I think this comes from how I relate to my nieces and nephews - I'm cool with the newborns, and have fun with the "older" kids, but I just do not know what to do with the toddlers. Anyway, I'm sure I'll figure it out when the time comes ;)

zhannushka - sorry to hear about AF!

chagtown - out of curiousity, did you get your "bonus" EWCM when exercising? It happens to me all the time - usually it's more of the "wet" variety, but for some reason, exercise does it to me - just though I would throw that out there.

As several have mentioned, the timing has been the hardest part for us too. I was not suprised to get AF yesterday. What with the holidays and travel, I didn't think it would be our month either.

Question about the Robitussin - do you take it every day? Just during your potential fertile time?

[Ericka_Jarett]

What is the recommended dose of guaifenesin?

The recommended dose for improving cervical mucus, based on a 1982 article in Fertility and Sterility, is two teaspoons (200 mg) taken orally three times per day. If mucus still appears thick and doesn't have good spinnbarkeit (ability to stretch), one can take as much as four teaspoons (400 mg) four times per day (the maximum dose on this over the counter medication). Each dose should be taken with a full glass of water, and attention should be given to drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day -- one needs water to produce mucus.

What cycle days should one take guaifenesin?

Just as the dose can vary a bit, so can the days. The article linked above had patients starting the guaifenesin on cycle day 5 - five days after the start of menses. This seems rather early as mucus is not an issue until about five days before ovulation - based on the fact that sperm can only live five days at best, and most pregnancies are the result of intercourse in the five days leading up to ovulation. Because of this information, it is now more common for doctors to suggest starting guaifenesin about five days before expected ovulation and continuing through ovulation day (six days total, for those with regular cycles). For those with irregular cycles, one should start taking guaifenesin about five days before the earliest day ovulation might be expected. For those taking Clomid (clomiphene citrate, Serophene) in a 5-day protocol, one can probably wait until the day after the last Clomid pill before starting the expectorant.

Also green tea is said to help with EWCM.

[TaterBaby]

Jen,
My DH is the same. In fact, last night he said "I don't do it on demand" although he wants a baby too. So, I have to be sneaky and our usual is once a week also. What's a girl to do? That's why I say that we're just seeing what happens without changing our routine this month.

[Deanna1018]

I thought that by explaining to my husband why we need to BD more often around the time of ovulation...educating him on CM, CP, etc...would help him to understand but when I started to do that is freaked him out :eek: (he feels more pressure) . He said "there are some things I don't need to know'...LOL. We are currently TTC and charting so he understand the importance but I think around that time each month when BD increases he will always be a little freaked" no matter what I do

[Twylla]

Anyone else's DH having "performance" issues???
Is my husband weird???

Yup, and Nope.

My DH sometimes feels the same way. He says I only want to BD b/c we want to get pg. It's simply ot true... though I have been doing more of the initiating when I suspect O is coming up. It also puts a lot of pressure on us, and makes it a little less 'easy' if that makes sense. I try to be spontaneous, which I know he likes... and if we move along to next month, well, I few a few little 'outfits' I may pull out of the closet to keep things exciting for both of us. ;)

[Jess71903]

I hear all of you on the DH thing. Mine told me once that "I am not just a sperm donor, you know!" I think being seductive and sexy about it instead of telling him that we have to because it's that day helps a lot. I think they want their sexy wives instead of being "used", you know? DH wants a baby bad too, but it takes the fun out of it when we have to schedule things.

Twylla- I have been keeping up with my temps but I have no clue if it's right or not. The first 2 days I got up out of bed to take it, so that was wrong, but it was also during AF, so kind of doesn't count. I also don't know if I have the right kind of thermometer, but I figure mine can detect a temp rise. I am glad I am taking a trial run, though and not relying on it because I don't know what I am doing!

I just found out today that my best friend is having a boy. Her husband (who is DH's good friend/cousin) said that he, and two other friends of ours had boys and it will be just Tony's luck to have a girl (he talks big like he really really wants a boy and not a girl- he has said he would be happy either way). I wanted to tell our friends that we would be thrilled to have anything at this point (in a joking way), but I didn't want their good news call to be about my inability to conceive. Anyway, it's either CD9 or 7 depending on which AF start date I pick. Fun will begin soon!

[Jess71903]

sorry about AF Zhanna- It's getting sad for me every month too. I think it is just all the anticipation of the 2WW and when you have that little bit of hope left at the end, when it's late or spotty, or whatever is really really hard when AF shows.

[looty]

Sorry to hear about AF Zhanna. I get sad too. I think it is all the anticipation and hope plummetting.

I figured it out pretty quick that it would work better for my DH if I just spontaneously initiated something. Since I have been doing that I haven't heard any kind of complaints. ;) I usually tell him after I think that I have O'ed. Like someone else said he wants to know a little so he knows what is going on but doesn't really want any details.

I am waiting to test now. I think I will test on Monday if AF doesn't show up. I have been having mild cramps the past two days so I am not sure what to think. I am still going to try to keep the faith.

[chagtown]

Ladies~ I hear ya about our DH's performance 'issues'. I have brought out the outfits, suggesting that we do it in different rooms, etc. any basically to not make it seem like a schedule. Even though we both want this so badly, almost every month he makes an issue about it and will just lay there... I get very angry, but more sad. I told him to throw me a freaking bone and quit pouting. I understand that they might feel 'used' or something, but come on...I don't know, I guess that I just have a hard time feeling sorry for him. After 2 m/c's over the course of a year trying, he knows what's at stake every month. I guess we just need to try to mix it up more and I agree that they need to know enough to feel informed, but not too much...

Thanks for the insight regarding the increase in my CM. I didn't have more EW after working out, but that is interesting. My new weirdo thing going on is my veins look like a road map. I have no cramps, sore boobs...etc. just lots of CM and veins.

Good luck ladies! Sorry for AF Zhanna

[Twylla]

Zhanna sorry about AF. :(

Jess that sounds like me charting! lol. I became very lazy with the temps... but maybe if this isn't our cycle, i'll try temping again next cycle. It certainly can't hurt, right? ;)

CD18 for me. I wish I knew if I've o'd or not.....

[Ericka_Jarett]

Had a temp rise again today. EWCM yesterday, so hopefully we got it this month. Looks like I may have O'd sooner than usual, but will not know for sure unless I have a temp rise tomorrow.

[TaterBaby]

Just thought I'd let you all know that DH asked me last night if he should make a deposit in a cup each morning and I could use a turkey baster to well, you know. lol!

[Chris~n~Jen]

So good to know I'm not alone! Thanks for all the suggestions. Next cycle I will most certainly be a little more descrete with him. We actually had a really long talk about it last night. We are also going to try and spice it up a bit so it is more exciting for the both of us. We're heading to the store "Seduction" this weekend to pick up some goodies. So it should be fun. I think he will be more into it then, even though he does know enough about my cycle to know that there is also a second motivie during a certain time. Whatever works!!!

Zhanna~ Sorry to see AF found you. :(

Jess ~ I am the same way with charting. I started out charting but just kept forgetting to take my temp, or forgetting to add it to the chart. So I jumped back over to "Seeing what happens" and figure if at cycle 6 we are still waiting then I may be more serious with charting. Maybe?!?

Taterbaby ~ That is funny! You know, the turkey baster thing is not such a bad idea. It would probably be much easier than having to go through this whole routine every month! :eek: I'll have to mention it to DH. LOL!

I think I O'd yesterday. I'll try and get DH to BD tonight just to be safe. :rolleyes: I expect AF to show around the 25th if she is gonna. So I think I may test next weeked (21st or 22nd).

[zhannushka]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. I pretty much back to my normal TTC'ing self today... ;)

For whatever reason I always thought that it would be very easy to get PG for me. My mom has always been extremely fertile and so are both of my grandmothers, so I just assumed that I am too...

Good luck to anyone testing and BD'ing these days!

[emermel]

well as of yesterday at 5 am, I'm out. I think that we are going to take a break this month, as DH is travelling a lot and we are going to Vegas in a few weeks, and I would like to be able to enjoy the free drinks.

Just a question for those of you with short cycles, has anyone mentioned it to their doctor? I am averaging 26 day cycles, which is shorter than I used to be (both while on BCP and off). Does anyone know what is TOO short to get pg?

[Ericka_Jarett]

emermel,

I would mention it to the doctor. Just found out what he/she says about it. I mentioned my cycles of 33 days and my doctor thought they were too long. Go figure.

[looty]

Ericka~ I think that a I may test this weekend or Monday (which is still the weekend for me this week). That is all if AF doesn't show. I haven't noticed any cramping today that couldn't be related to my bowels. :o We are on our sixth cycle and I really hope this is it for us. I swear any time I think about it too hard than I feel a little bit of cramping. I don't know if that is my body's way of telling to think again or what.:p Anyone else testing soon?

[chagtown]

I have no idea when I will test, I am 9DPO. Overall I feel totally normal. The only things are the increase in CM, increase in veins (esp. on my legs) and I have been having some weird dreams, but not sore BB's or cramping. I might wait until I am late this time because seeing BFN stinks and I play mind games with myself until I actually start. Good luck ladies :)

[ctjo]

Thanks for the info re: Robitussin!

I do think guys feel a little more pressure if they are specifically DTDing to make a baby, KWIM? My DH was quite sure that he did not want me to chart, etc., and I think that might be the reason. My plan for now is to loosely keep track of my CD and CM, and initiate when it's appropriate :) Good luck to all the shoppers and outfit wearers ;)

And..good luck to all the testers! I hope to see some BFPs soon! :D

[Twylla]

Just checking in quickly. CD 20 for me, plenty of BDing. Last night I even propped up my hips after. DH laughed and teased me, but he's the one who put the pillows there... lol. So hopefully we're covered for whever I o, or o'd, or whatever. Unless AF shows, I'll probably test around Feb 1.

Have a good weekend ladies!!!

[Jess71903]

Tater- LOL- that makes me laugh! My smart response would have been something like, "so, you can get yourself turned on, but I can't do it for you?"

Good luck with the testing, Looty! I can't look back now, but whoever said they wait to test until they are late, I am with you. I have taken 1 HPT in my life and it was this past cycle when I was late. I don't know why, but this 6 month mark seems like a major landmark or something. Like I can now be in the 6 month club or something. Anyway, I am having watery CM but nothing major. I have had a small temp rise, at least I think I have. I really just wanted to chart to be sure I AM Oing. I guess I have gotten paranoid. Anyway, good luck to all in the 2WW. I hope you guys can find some fun "toys" to spice up the baby making!

[looty]

Everyone have fun with your toys, outfits, and shopping and bring us back some BFPs!:D

Have a great weekend!

[pacificbliss]

Crossing my fingers for all the testers.

[Squee]

I would love to join!
Me: Steph (19) - June 19th
DH: John (21)
Married:January 7, 2006
Last BCP: Never used BCP
TTC since: 7th Jan 06

Fingers crossed or all the testers!!

[alliannie]

I'm out CD 1 for me.

Welcome Steph!

[Jess71903]

I'm sorry Alliannie! I hope you get a Valentine's Day BFP!

Welcome, Squee! We'd love to have you! I notice yall are really young and just married. DH and I got married at 23 and 24 and waited 2 1/2 years to start TTC, for various reasons. I love hearing people's stories. What makes you want to get started so quick? At any rate, welcome and good luck!

[Ericka_Jarett]

Well my temp dropped yesterday and went up again today, so looks like I am still Oing earlier then my normal CD22, which is fine with me. Poor hubby has had the worst week though at work, so hopefully he hasn't been too stressed with that and TTC this month. He has only gotten like a total of 14 hours of sleep in the last 4 days.

I won't be testing until before our TN trip on the 3rd of February. I will get the new thread started February 1st and hopefully can be adding lots of BFP to the January grad list :)

[Jess71903]

Erica- seems like you know about charting. I have been (though with the "wrong" thermometer), so I don't know how accurate it is. My temp dropped this morning a lot. I have had 97.2-97.5 or so and this morning it was 96.8. Is that what happens before O? If I do O, will it drop, then go up drastically? If I am not Oing, will it stay flat?

I went and got my hair done this a.m. and my hairdresser is a real sweetie. She has been TTC for a while and knew that I was. First thing she asked was if there was any news (NO!) so I asked her the same and she is due July 18th. She was really sweet and sorry and stuff, and told me I needed to go see her herbal guy. She said he told her she would be preg. in 3 months and on the 3rd month she was sick and about to take some steroids, but was told to test 1st and she got a BFP. Has anybody else heard of going to an herbalist? Apparently it was her DH that was lacking in something (zinc, I think). If I don't get a BFP soon, I might be willing to try it. If this is the same guy I have heard about before, he supposedly has a 100% success rate.

[Ericka_Jarett]

Quote: I have been (though with the "wrong" thermometer), so I don't know how accurate it is. My temp dropped this morning a lot. I have had 97.2-97.5 or so and this morning it was 96.8. Is that what happens before O? If I do O, will it drop, then go up drastically? If I am not Oing, will it stay flat?

You can get a BBT themometer at Walmart, they are about $9.96 I think I paid. Also if you wake up later or earlier than normal you just had to add or subtract degrees in order to get the most accurate reading. (.1 degree for every 30 mins difference from your wake time)

Usually your temp will drop that low right before you O. After you O you should continually rise, some people experience a dip between day 5-9 (try not to read into that too much, sometimes it's implantation, other times just happens)

My temp usually gradually rises continually until I get close to when AF will start that it starts dropping a day or 2 before she shows up. I was 97.5-97.7 and then the next day dropped to 97.1, went up to 97.3, than 97.6 and sitting near that range now. To see what my temps have been doing, you can check my Chart (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/22964) Right now I don't have a line showing Oing because I need to end 1-2 more days of temps since I had a slight dip. But looks from what my temps are saying that I O'd either on CD14 or CD17, will know shortly for sure

Any questions feel free to ask away, I'll do my best to answer.

[maplekitty]

Hiya Steph!! welcome! :D

[jnshanna]

Sorry I haven't checked in for a while. You girls have been busy! All this talk about outfits cracks me up. I actually had to use that tactic this week to get DH "in the mood". :p

Welcome Steph! And congrats newlywed! :D

I had a really busy week at work once again. I just got a promotion and that's making me even more busy. Yesterday was a tough day because one of the girls from work brought in her baby. I had my door closed because I was busy and that's a good thing because I started crying! I've never had that kind of reaction to a baby visiting before. In fact, everyone knows that I'm the #1 person that gets to hold the baby first because I'm ALL about babies. It sure was an awful feeling.

I'm just waiting to O still. My temp keeps going up and down so I'm not sure how soon I will. I have my fingers crossed for a + OPK today. But I might not get one this month. I'll settle for a big temp rise tomorrow morning. ;)

Sorry for the ladies that had AF show. And good luck to any testers!!

[Jess71903]

Thanks so much for the info, Ericka (I think I spelled your name wrong before. Sorry :) ). I am a little nervous because I want to know that I am Oing. I will definitely pick up a BBT thermometer if I don't get a BFP around the 1st of Feb. I just kind of decided to chart last-minute and used what I had.

I know what you mean jnshanna. I am sorry you got so emotional. I always said I would never be "that" woman, but now I am. I guess it doesn't go away until that BFP, so that is what I will be hoping for you!

[Squee]

Thanks Sarah, Alliannie and jnshanna! Fingers crossed for all!

Jess71903
I enjoy hearing ppls stories aswell. Mine is pretty somple but also complecated. Why am I TTC so young? There are a few reasons really, I have always wanted and loved kids. I have always been facinated with babies and always knew that I would be a mum. This was even when I was as young as 5 or so, its just always been in me.
I was lucky enough to meet John and knew he was the one. I also have Cystic Fibrosis so that makes my clock tick a huge amount quicker than the average person. CF (Cystic Fibrosis) is a disease that gets worse as you get older, in a nutshell it affects the respiritory, digestive and reproductive systems. My lung function is stable at the moment and digestive system healthy. My reproductive system, well we will find out about that soon enough I guess. We know we want kids and are as ready as we can possibly be for the experience which is the main reason were TTC. My health is just something that has made us feels like its best to start sooner so I can have he best chance of a healthy pregnancy with the least amount of drugs (antibiotics and such) along the way and be able to bounce back from the pregnancy quicker. We have huge amounts of support from my doctors and family which makes all the difference. I guess thats it really, I was lucky enough to meet the most amazing man and marry him all at a young age. Now were taking the next step and trying to bring new life into this family:D any questions just ask!

[Jess71903]

Squee- You know, after I posted, I saw your sig and wondered if CF had something to do with it! I hope you can get pg fast and have a healthy pregnancy! It's great that you have a supportive DH and family. How long were yall together before getting married? I met my DH in my sophomore year of college. Up until then I was in a bad relationship with a jerk, so he kind of rescued me. We were both in school until June '03 and we got married in July '03- figured somebody had to get a job and pay the bills! He was still in school another year after we got married. Anyway, thanks for sharing! I tend to be nosey sometimes, so just tell me to back off if I need to :)

[Jess71903]

Squee- I also just looked at your profile and see that you are in New Zealand. Some friends of ours lived there for a while and loved it. They are back here now.

[suiej]

As I posted in the Charting thread:

I got a BFP around 2:00 yesterday afternoon!

I was getting ready to use an ovulation test, and I thought, just for kicks, to try a pg test since my temps have been so dang high and the OPKs didn't appear to be working (I'd get a really dark test line, and a pale control line, and FF is telling me that my temps indicate I could have o'ed around CD 5 to CD12. It's CD 17.

Imagine my surprise when two dark lines popped up!
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/suiej/PICT0126.jpg

Of course, seeing as how this cycle was completely wacky, I tested again this morning, and even more proof came right up:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/suiej/PICT0128.jpg

Needless to say, I'm really hoping my Dr. will have office hours tomorrow and I can go in for the blood test. DH is ecstatic and we're confused, but happy!!

~*BabyDust*~ for all!!

[Jess71903]

Wow, SuieJ! Congrats!!! So did you have what you thought was AF and it was just spotting?? I wondered how often that happened!

[maplekitty]

CONGRATS suiej!!! :D:D

[charliezangel]

Well, I'm over in the TTC Plus Size thread and thought I'd pop over here too.

Me: Emily (22, 23 in march)
DH: Daniel (DH will be 31 in 2 weeks)
Married: 5-22-05
TTC: 1-6-06

It's interesting how things work out. When DH and I met, he was not into the kids idea, and he made that clear up front. Although having children was always something I wanted, I fell in love with DH very quickly during our courtship, and being with him kinda trumped my dreams of children. When we got married, I went into it knowing that he was not really interesting in having kids, and so i left the topic alone for a while. Recently, (in the last 3-4 months) I got bit hard by the babay bug because about 10 women got PG in my dept at work (they say there is something in the water)!!!! I hinted at wanting to discuss babies with DH, and he seemed a little more open to the idea. But he still played the "I'm not really ready" game and avoided it most of the time. Then, a little over a week ago, I joked and said "i'm ovulating, lets go" and he said "ok"...The next morning, I mentioned that i really could be PG because i really WAS Oing. So asked him what would happen if i really was PG, and he said "then we'll have a baby", and then I said "and if i'm not?" and he said "then we'll try again next month" :eek: . Imagine my surprise when he began discussing names and private schools!!!! And thus begins the TTC stories of Emily and Dan.

To be perfectly honest, I never thought we'd actually TTC. I thought it would be an oops situation. We never really planned to PLAN. And now I'm so excited, and my mom and grandmother are all freaked out and telling me to lost weight....that and they want me to "enjoy my marriege" a little longer. That is also discouraging me. But to be perfectly honest, since we started talking about TTC, our marriage has been better. DH has been more sweet and affectionate, our sexlife has gotten better, we talk more....Well, I'M EXCITED, so i don't care about anyone else....lol.....

[Squee]

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

[jnshanna]

Congrats suiej! That's some surprise! :D

Welcome Emily. That's so funny about your DH. I'm glad he came around.

[maplekitty]

Welcome Emily!
That's awesome that your DH changed his mind so easily. It took my SIL (DH's sis) 6 years!!! to finally get her husband to agree to having kids. Thankfully they got pregnant right away (as they are both in their mid-30's).

Hope your stay is short and sweet! :)

[MrsKinnison]

Welcome Squee & Charliezangel!! I hope your stay with us is short.

Congratulations Suiej H&H 9months!!!

Nothing new hear. 9DPO, and just waiting to see what happens...

[Jess71903]

Welcome, Emily! I hope it doesn't take you too long! I think it takes men a little longer sometimes to come around. They tend to have this fantasy idea of what it means to be kidless, then I think it kind of hits them too and that need to pass on their genes and parent takes over. My DH now dreams of teaching his kids the things that he enjoys. Anyway, good luck!

[Jess71903]

oh yeah, I meant to post where I am at this point...CD 13 or 11 depending on which day I count at CD1. No EWCM and with my initial attempt at charting, I have had 2 consecutive low temps and I am terrified that they won't go up. Of course, this cycle, I could chalk it up to not having a BBT thermometer...It's all just too much! DH and I have been covering our bases well, and today is the first possibly fertile day we have missed (he is working tonight). Since I have heard that every other day may be better than every day, so I am ok with it (at least that's what I am telling myself). I am just totally scared that I am not Oing.Well, need to get some work done before tomorrow...

[chagtown]

Welcome Squee & Charliezangel!!

Congratulations Suiej H&H 9months!!!

Hello to everyone else too! I am at 12DPO today and I feel fine. Still an increase in CM and occasional sore BB's, but overall I totally normal. I have no guess whether this is our month or not, but keeping my fingers crossed. I am trying not to test until I am offically late, we'll see how that goes.

Good luck to everyone testing!

[looty]

Welcome Steph and Emily.! I hope you both don't stick around very long.:D

Congrats SuieJ! How exciting! Did you think you had your period and you didn't or what?

I am just popping in really quick to update and say that I tested this morning and got a BFN. I wasn't too upset by it honestly. I thought I would be, but I guess the fact that I haven't had any cramping or spotting makes me feel like I might still be in it. I am on CD 39 and I obviously was wrong about when I O'ed because if I was right I would be 18 DPO and would get a +. I guess I just need to try to be patient and see what the next few days hold.

[Chris~n~Jen]

Welcome Squee & Charliezangle! Hope your stay is short and sweet!

Huge Congrats to Suiej!!!


Not much new here. 4 or 5DPO so not much going on but waiting. I don't feel to confident about this month. I was sick most of last week so our BDing was a little off. Although you never know. Just look at Suiej! So I will keep my fingers crossed but I probably won't test until I'm offically late. Hate to waste a test on a month that I don't think it's very likely. :(

[maplekitty]

sorry to hear that looty - but it's not over till AF arrives - *fingers crossed*

[MrsKinnison]

I am 10DPO and the anticipation is killing me!!! I am really trying to resist the urge to test early and wait until Sunday when I would officially be late *IF* AF doesn't show. I had no idea that the 2ww would be this hard!

[suiej]

Thanks for all the congrats, ladies!! Just goes to show, you can never know exactly when to expect that BFP!

I scheduled an appt with my ob/gyn, at first they wanted for me to wait until Feb 13, which they calculated would be about 7-8 weeks, based on my last AF. But once I told them I was concerned that I got a positive test so early, and I *might* have mistaken bleeding for AF, they said they'd get me in for "pregnancy confirmation" on Wednesday. Hopefully bloodwork will make sense, and will give us some peace of mind!!

Hopefully I'll be back on Wednesday to give a good EDD!

[Twylla]

Welcome Squee & Charliezangel!

Congratulations Suiej H&H 9months! It's good to see another graduate, and how exciting that you may be a bit further along than expected... yay!!!

CD23 for me... plenty of bDign lately, hopefully we'll catch/ we caught it if I o'd... still don't know about that. Anyway, if no AF by the beginning of Feb I'll probably test... darned long irregular cycles!~

[pacificbliss]

Welcome to the newbies. I hope your stay is short.

looty Iam still crossing my fingers for you.

Congrats suiej!

CD16 here. I don't chart but based on CM I think I o'd on CD12 or CD13. We mostly covered our bases, We missed Saturday at CD 14 but covered CD10,11,12,13,and 15. We'll see about 16 when DH gets home :D

I hate the waiting. I plan to test 2/1 if no AF but will probably break and test earlier.

[Jess71903]

Hi ladies! Don't give up yet, Looty! I don't know what I would do if I normally had long and/or irregular cycles. The wait just about kills me as it is, and my "norm" is 26-27 days!
Twylla- you and I are at about the same point in our cycle. I tink 2-1 will be my day too!
So, I went and bought a basil thermometer today at Walley World. I looked where the other thermometers were. I looked when all the sex-related stuff is. I finally asked someone in the pharmacy and they said I would have to go to a med supply place or something. I went on with my shopping and heard "would the customer looking for the basil thermometer please come back to the pharmacy". So I did and they had found some behind the counter. I guess I will finish out this cycle with my other one, just to be consistent. Hopefully I won't need it for 9 more months, but I guess I am prepared if I do.

[charliezangel]

OK, a q for you ladies. For those of you who are charting, do you use and Ovulation test as well?? The reason I ask is, I'm going to try to start charting, but i know myself and the way that i "stick" to things, lol. I know i will forget to temp. And it also seems like I have EWCM all the time, not just during O. So I don't know if that means I'm not Oing, or if my body just produces mass amounts of CM!!!! I was thinking about buying an O test for next month if I get a BFN on Sunday. In your experience, are these pretty acurate?? TIA

[jnshanna]

I take OPK's and chart. I guess I feel the need to be in control. :p

I've been using the dollar store tests for 5 cycles now and it seems to be hit or miss. You really have to be consistent with the tests and take them everyday or you might miss the LH surge. Some people even take 2 tests a day, one in the morning and one at night. Although most instructions indicate that taking them between 10am and 8pm is best (because FMU doesn't usually detect the LH). I've been taking mine around 4-5pm.

But not only do you need to be sure to take them everyday, you also need to try your best not to drink at least 2 hours before taking the tests and that's tough to do (at least for me). Plus you can't go to the bathroom so that's tough. Each kit is different though so it depends on the instructions. Mine says to not drink 2 hours before but it doesn't say I have to hold it for the 2 hours but I do because I figure it would have the best concentration for the test. Some tests say to not drink 4 hours before so it depends.

For me, I continue to take the tests because it's great when I get a + but out of 5 cycles, 2 of those I didn't get a + and that was frustrating. So you have to go into it knowing that getting a + is not guaranteed and as long as you're okay with that, I say go for it. :)

Sorry, that got a bit wordy didn't it? I guess I'm talkative this morning. ;)

ETA: I'm sure Ericka will have more info for you too. She's pretty good with this stuff.

[jnshanna]

Looks like we have a lot of testers coming up. I really hope you all get BFP's! :D

As for me, I'm having a bit of a rough time. I started spotting yesterday so I'm pretty frustrated. The same thing happened last month and it lasted for 2 weeks. I keep hoping it will stop but it was pretty heavy this morning and the color changed from brown to more pink/red. I have NO idea what this means and that's really frustrating for me. I'm just waiting for a temp jump. If I can at least get that, I'll be happy. At least then I'd know I O'd. I don't think I did last cycle so I hope the same thing doesn't happen again. I've always had a big fear that something would be wrong with me or DH when we started to try and I'm starting to really think that fear might be coming true. :( Sorry to be such a downer, I really shouldn't be so negative about it but it's hard.

[TaterBaby]

Jess, Your post about them calling you over the loud speaker at Wal-Mart cracked me up! That's classic.

[Jess71903]

I feel the same way jnshanna. I have just started charting, but I'm not even very confident that it's right. I end up doubting my temp and then retaking it and then I don't know which one to chart if they are different. DH got mad the other night because I gave him the technicalities of why we shouldn't take a bath (he likes to do that sometimes before BDing).

charliezangel -As for the OPKs, I have to take my insanity one thing at a time. This month, it's charting. If I go a month more without a BFP, then maybe I'll get an OPK. If that doesn't work , I may go see that herbalist.

[Jess71903]

Thanks, Tater- cracked me up too. In my head it was something like "attention all Wal-Mart customers. If you see a girl making a bee-line for the pharmacy, she is coming to get a thermometer that will help her time sex so she can get pregnant. Everyone please watch her all the way to the pharmacy."

[alliannie]

Jess-That is so funny they called you over the intercom!

Welcome Emily! Hope your stay is short!

My fingers(and toes:D ) are crossed for everyone that is testing soon.

Jnshanna-I hope you figure out what is going on. That must be hard:( .

I'm bored over here on CD 4. I started charting this month just to see if I could keep up with it. So far so good. I don't have any OPK's but I am thinking about getting some. I have decided yet.

[jessied1025]

Hey ladies,

Sorry for being MIA. I have had a lot of personal & family things going on these past couple of weeks. Along with work being so crazy. I'm on CD 23/24 and AF is on her way. I started my normal spotting yesterday (from brownish to pink to redish) and today it is more red. I'm not suprised with all the stressed DH & I have been under we just didn't have time to BDing. Oh well I guess it will be onto the next cycle.

Sorry for all of you who AF showed up. Good luck to everyone testing!

and

A big CONGRATS to suiej. H&H 9 months to you. Good luck on Wednesday.

[tinkerbelljenny]

Welcome Squee & Charliezangel!

Congratulations Suiej !

[TaterBaby]

Well, I bought my HPT this weekend. I shouldn't have done that because it is SO hard not to test. I'm not due for AF for another week so I must wait. I'm thinking Sunday is going to be test day.

Last time I was preg, I knew right away. I just had this feeling the whole time. This time - no idea. I don't feel one way or the other so I don't know what to expect. The only sympton I *think* I'm having is vivid dreams. Did I read on here that vivid dreams were even a symptom or did I make that up??? Also, small nosebleed this a.m. and that never happens to me.

[chagtown]

I am going crazy because I want to test so badly! Today I am 13DPO. I took an OPK yesterday, just because I had one and I was in a moment of weakness, I think that it was positive (it was one of those really hard to decide between + or - kind). I have never used an OPK and I really have no idea if they have any validity at this point. I will test Thursday morning if no AF.

Good luck to everyone else testing and sorry to all of those that had AF visit.

[Jess71903]

Good luck to both of you chagtown and Tater. I hope you both get a BFP!! That waiting is terrible!

So, my temp went up this morning compared to the last 3 days, but not above what it had been before that. Here is my chart. Keep in mind I have been using the wrong kind of thermometer...
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/ttc/chartgraph_module.php?d=2006-01-12&mode=a&ts=1137528461
If that doesn't work, here is the link
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/ttc/chartgraph_module.php?d=2006-01-12&mode=a&ts=1137528461
I may just have to start all over next month fresh, but I am just so scared that I am not Oing! The other issue is that this could be CD 15 like my chart says, or it could just be CD 12, depending on whether that 1st AF stuff was just spotting or for real.

[MrsKinnison]

So, I caved and tested this afternoon BFN. I'm only 11DPO, so I know it was probably way to early and maybe there is still a chance??? Either way, atleast I got it out of my system and will hopefully be patient until AF either shows or doesn't show.

[Ericka_Jarett]

Jess - your chart is not showing yours. On your computer you see yours, on mine I see mine. Go to the sharing icon on the chart, go to homepage, copy the link that is in the box on the top of the screen. That was funny about Walmart too. Although honestly, I am sure not many people even know what a Basal thermometer is.

chagtown - Today I am 13DPO. I took an OPK yesterday, just because I had one and I was in a moment of weakness, I think that it was positive (it was one of those really hard to decide between + or - kind). I have never used an OPK and I really have no idea if they have any validity at this point. I will test Thursday morning if no AF.
Are you CD13 or DPO13, if you are CD13, then an OPK is what you want to use. If you are DPO13, you want an HPT. OPK's are for seeing when you are Oing. Not for use after you have already O'd.

charliezangel -I use OPK's occassionally, since my doctor wanted me to. I don't always use them since I know pretty much when I am Oing now. The month I got pregnant I never got a positive on them. So I gave up on them and told my doctor about the negative with them as well. She didn't worry much about it. Your best bet would be to just temp for the month and see when you get a rise in your temp, so you will know about when you O. Also know how long your cycles are in case you don't know now. Then you can calculate what day to start using OPK's.

MrsKinnson - sorry about the - but it may have just been too early or maybe you O'd later than you think and you aren't officially the DPO you think you are. My Oct/Nov cycle went 38 days, usually I am 32-33 days, so my hopes were up as you can imagine.

Ladies - as hard as it is, try not to read into symptoms that you have, that maybe you never had before. You can't trust them to mean you are or are not pregnant, they will just make you go crazy.

Me - I am at CD21, just sitting and waiting.

[looty]

Shanna~ Sorry to hear that you are feeling that way. I am feeling the same though. If you were in my journal would see an almost identical post as yours that I posted yesterday.

Good luck to those that are testing soon and bd'ing soon. I wish you all a ton of luck. I agree with Ericka about not reading too much into new symptoms. I know it's hard because I used to do it but I stop myself now because I get too worked up and if is for nothing since I am not pregnant yet. I used to drive myself crazy with FPS though! TTC sucks sometimes!

[Twylla]

Well it looks like there will be a few of us testing on feb 1 then... me, pacificblass, Jess, anyone else? That'll be an exciting day! Or the following day for me, since I'll go to the doctor for it, and they don't get the results until the next day, lol. That will be about CD38 or 39 for me... hopefully plnety of time for a BFP!

I had to order a new jacket here at work since we're doing a big rebranding, and I ended up ordering the larger of the twop sizes that fit... just in case! lol.

[Jess71903]

Thanks for the info, Ericka. I copied the first one from the "properties" thing, but I guess it didn't work. Maybe this will...http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/10d126

Twylla- I do the same kinds of things! We are trying to plan a summer vacation and I saw on one resort's site "babymoon special" for pregnant women. My first thought was "ooh, I need to wait and see if I get a BFP before I book a trip" Anyway, gotta go wake DH up.

[Yolanda]

Me: Yolanda - Birthday (April 9th)
DH: Brian
Married: August 28, 2004
Last BCP: October, 2004
TTC since: January 2006

We actually haven't used protection since April 2005, but my cycles have been so wacky that I'm not really suprised that I'm not pregnant yet.

My first 2 cycles after BCPs were 33 days, then I had a 74 day cycle, then a 168 day cycle which ended after taking Provera, then a 69 day cycle..again after Provera, a 68 day cycle which AF came on its own and then a 32 day cycle. So, I think my cycles are finally starting to regulate. Thankgoodness!

Right now I am on CD12.

I wish everyone luck! I'll be back tomorrow.

[maplekitty]

Well it looks like there will be a few of us testing on feb 1 then... me, pacificblass, Jess, anyone else?


that'll be me too, we have the same cycle. *~baby dust*~ for us :D

[Ericka_Jarett]

Count me in on the testing as well.

[maplekitty]

Any early symptoms ladies? SOmetimes I hate getting my hopes up and thinking every little thing is a "symptom", but in the long run, if it does turn out to be bfp, then it's fun to look back at what you had.

Right now I have had the most outrageous past week of belching! Like for no reason other than being awake - I belch from dawn to dusk! It's actually starting to get annoying. For instance, while writing this post I've belched 5 times, unreal eh?! LOL

[chagtown]

chagtown -
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Today I am 13DPO. I took an OPK yesterday, just because I had one and I was in a moment of weakness, I think that it was positive (it was one of those really hard to decide between + or - kind). I have never used an OPK and I really have no idea if they have any validity at this point. I will test Thursday morning if no AF.

Are you CD13 or DPO13, if you are CD13, then an OPK is what you want to use. If you are DPO13, you want an HPT. OPK's are for seeing when you are Oing. Not for use after you have already O'd.

Erika- I am 13 DPO. Yes, I know that you use a HPT, but some use OPK's as a HPT (which you shouldn't do and why I said that I was in moment of weakness). Thanks for your concern :).

[charliezangel]

Welcome to the club yolanda. I hope we make it out of here soon!!!!!

Well, I'm a little disappointed to announce that AF came today. But more than disappointed, I am a little concerned because it is 6 days early. I have been late before but i have rarely been early, and if i am it's been a day, maybe 2. But 6 days early, with no prior "symtoms" (cramps, back pain, nausea). And there was nothing this morning. It didn't show up until 3 this afternoon. At first i thought maybe it was a little spotting, and i was actually gonna go get an HPT...then it was full force and i was cramping bad. So i start temping tomorrow and hopefully we'll only have to do this 1 more cycle.

[Jess71903]

one last try. I thought I posted the right one last time. Should I post it as a pic or just as a link? I was posting as a pic, so here is the link.. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/10d126
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/10d126

[charliezangel]

I am the biggest dork in the world. I was soooooooo off on my calculations. Because i wasn't charting before, everything was guesstimated. Guess what....I guessed wrong...or counted wrong, or something. Today is day 28......DUH. No wonder i had the increase in CM, and mood swings, and sore BBs. I was off by 6 days. I must have looked back at my dec calander and couted a week later. What is wrong with me.....OK, I'm starting to chart today. This is the real thing now.

[Jess71903]

Welcome, Yolanda! Hope you don't have to stay long, but we're glad you're here in the meantime.
Charliezangel- I know how easy it is to mis-count. I have done that before, although I don't think it was 6 days off! Hang in there!

[chagtown]

Well, I tested this morning and I got a BFN :mad:! Today is 14 DPO so I am thinking that I am definitly not pg this month and I am just waiting for the evil
AF.

Good luck to everyone else testing!!!

[Ericka_Jarett]

Where does the time go? Today is 9 months to the day since I had Rebekah.

Me - CD22 and FF hasn't called my Oing yet, didn't temp for 2 days and today it was what it was last time I temped. I normally would be Oing today or tomorrow, but I think it was early this month. I have 16 days until we leave for TN so have just about that long to go until I test, actually will test 2 days before the trip.

[maplekitty]

sorry to hear Chagtown :( hope AF finds you quick, so you can start again fresh next cycle :)

Welcome Yolanda, hope your stay is short and sweet!! :)

[Chris~n~Jen]

Welcome Yolanda, hope your stay is short and sweet!

Chagtown ~ Sorry about the -. :(

CD18 for me, about 7 or 8DPO. Nothing exciting going on. Trying to decide if I should test this Sunday or not. I don't have any HPT's at home so I would have to go out and pick some up. I'm really not hopeful for this month since I was sick and there wasn't that much BDing. Although it only takes DTD once for it to happen, so we'll see. Otherwise I expect AF around the 26th! Making for another wonderful weekend! :rolleyes:

Good luck to anyone testing!!:D

[Yolanda]

Thanks everyone for welcoming me:)

I'm pretty sure I'm "out" for the month....things just haven't happened right-too much going on.

chagtownSorry about your bfn.

Everyone around me is pregnant right now or planning on it. One of my co-workers is 26 weeks right now. Another co-worker and her husband are going to try for #2 in April or June. This sounds so selfish and terrible, but I hope we get pg before April :o

So, do you guys do QOTD/discussions or anything like that? I read throught the first few pages then I skipped to page 20, so I'm not sure.

[looty]

Welcome Yolanda! I hope you aren't around too long. Don't feel bad for hoping you are pregnant before April. I totally understand. My best friend just started trying for #3 last month and I keep hoping I get pregnant before her so I am not jealous.:o

Jen~ I fI was you I would wait a little while to test. I hate to see BFN and waste money on tests that I know are going to be - since it is too early. You may get a + but if you think you are aonly 7 DPO then on Sunday you will only be 11DPO. You could get a + then but it isn't likely, even it you are pregnant. That's just me though. (See I can talk big but if I have a test in the house I can't resist either.);)

Sorry about AF charliezangels. I hope next cycle ends differently. :)

Good luck to all the ladies that are testing on Feb. 1. I hope we get a lot of BFP then!

Personally I am still hanging in there. I am on CD 41. My longest cycle was 39 before this. I have no idea when I O'ed so I don't know when I should test again. Since I got a - on Monday I was thinking I would wait until Sunday if I don't get AF by then. What do you ladies think?

[jnshanna]

Welcome Yolanda! :)

I personally love QOTD but I never post one because I can't think of a good one. I think it'd be fun to have one each day though. Feel free to post one if you want. :)

Sorry about the BFN, chagtown. Don't give up yet. Not until the evil AF actually shows.

Your chart looks good Jess. I can't see your BD timing but it looks like a pretty definite O to me! I've read that sometimes your temp goes down a little first and then shoots up. Of course that's not the way it works with everyone (including me) but I read that somewhere. You didn't put in CM on your CD15 and 16 but if you were dry one of those days, that would make it look even more like you O'd because CM usually dries up for a day or so just after O. If your temp goes up or at least doesn't go down too much tomorrow morning, you should get cross hairs. I know my first CH's were so exciting! LOL

[tinkerbelljenny]

Welcome Yolanda!
Sorry about the - chagtown.

[Jess71903]

Thanks for the comment Shanna. I guess I didn't check the option for our BDing, but we've absolutely covered our bases...well, I was gonna post which days it wasbut FF must be down or something...I think we only missed 1 day from CD 8 until today. I am glad you looked at my chart and it looks good, because it looks kind of erratic to me. I have had a hard time with CM, mainly because (TMI) we've been DTD so much, I can't tell what's what! I do think today and yesterday were drier than before, though. I just didn't know what to put. Anyway, thanks for helping to calm my insanity.

Everybody around me is pregnant or has a new baby too, Yolanda. It makes me mad that I am so jealous, but I can't help it. It is hard being with 2 friends, 1pg, 1 a new mom and all they talk about is pg and motherhood. Since I don't talk to them about TTC, I can't blame them for it at all. Besides, they shouldn't have to keep quite just for me!

Don't give up until the witch swoops in on her broom, chagtown! Maybe you just O'd later than you think.. a girl can hope!

[Ericka_Jarett]

Jess, I just looked at your chart and you defintately Od on CD14. Probably another day or 2 of temps will draw the line on your chart. You may dip some, but that's normal.

Shanna - was just looking at your chart, no wonder it's frustrating. Your temps seem like they are all over the place. I'm sorry you have that issue for the last few cycles. You probably O just not clearly for FF. Not sure if you ever mentioned it before, but have you given your doctor the lengths of your cycles? I know for me the doctor got my last 7 cycles in December and she was happy to know them, gave her an idea of what could possible be going on. Prayerfully, we both O and get BFP's this month. Cycle buddy :)

[Squee]

Hey there ladies,
I didnt temp this month but I seem to be pretty regular with an average O on CD13 so if it did happen at that time this month Im about 3DPO.

I have a question for you ladies who are testing on Feb 1. How many DPO will you be and are you testing before/after or on the day af s due?

[Ericka_Jarett]

I will be CD36, my cycles are usually CD33, but last month AF showed on on CD32 and the month before that was on CD39 she showed. As for DPO if I O'd my regular time of CD22- CD23, than I will be DPO15-16. If I O'd earlier will be DPO23. We will see, I usually cave and test earlier than DPO15 though, since most of my cycles have gotten to DPO11 and than AF shows up. Praying she stays away this time though.

[Bubeleh]

Wow this thread really took off. Welcome to all the new comers, hopefully your stay is short & sweet.

I'm on CD 24, my cycles are usually 23-25 days, so I'm cautiously hopeful. I went to Dollar Tree to buy HPT, but they do not carry them anymore, so annoyed! But I did notice they carry Ovulation kits, so if its BFN this month I may go pick some up.

If AF doesn't show up tomorrow, I'll probably test on Friday.

[Jess71903]

I got crosshairs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAHHHH!!!!!!!!
Squee, if I wait until Feb 1 I will be 17DPO- hummm, just looked at that, so maybe I won't wait so long.
Bubeleh- welcome back! Good luck! I hope AF stays away!!!
Thanks Ericka. You have been so helpful for me this month! I would love to just say here instead of moving to the charting thread. Will anyone kick me out if I keep charting? I just feel like I know you ladies now and I hate to start over with a new group.

[alliannie]

Jess-I won't kick you out:D . I started charting this month too and I am pretty sure Michelle did too! So if they kick you out you will have some company!!

Welcome Yolanda!!

Good luck to everyone testing..we have so many!!!

I am on CD6.

[chagtown]

Thank you so much everyone. I hate seeing just one line, it's heart-breaking.

Yolanda, I feel the same way, I know a ton of people that have babies or that are pg. Sometimes I just take some time off from those people, not in rude way, but just so that I can be true to myself and my feelings. Some days I am more logical than others. Those unlogical days that my emotions control are a real bear. This is not a fun ride, but we all know that it will be worth it in the end. :)

Erika, I am sorry that your little girl would've been 9 months yesterday, that has to be hard. I hope you and your husband found a way to peacefully get through the day.

Jess, congrats on the crosshairs!! I hope this cycle is it for you!

Have a good day! :)

[Ericka_Jarett]

Chagtown - Thanks for the sentiment. I have actually been ok with it since her due date of August 7th. Months just seem to keep passing by so fast and with what would have been her 1st birthday coming up, it's like a whirlwind. I mentioned that it was 9 months to DH yesterday and he said I know (he doesn't forget the day). We didn't really talk about it. I am thankful to have such a supportive DH, who is always praying for me and thanking God for Rebekah and the short time we had with her. We will be blessed again.

Jess - glad I could help, I spent a little time in the charting thread but decided I was to be back here. Congrats on the crosshairs. Let's hope it turns into a BFP in 2 weeks.

[MrsKinnison]

Charters If you ever have questions, I am happy to help. Although I'm not charting now, I did chart to avoid for a year.

Well, I couldn't resist the other HPT under the sink and tested again this AM, but got another BFN. I'm 13DPO, so I guess it could be too early still, but I have a feeling AF will show this weekend. What were the odds it would happen the first month anyway?

[Yolanda]

So, last week I had blood drawn to check my cholesterol, blood sugar, kidneys, thyroid, etc...

Everything was normal, except my thyroid. The levels were low. My Dr. sent me a RX for a low dose medicine-Synthroid. I have to take it everyday for 3 months and then we will re-test my thyroid levels.

Does anyone know if this affects fertility? I couldn't find anything.

Thanks!!

[Ericka_Jarett]

Here are a few things I found:

* Synthroid and Pregnancy
Question: I take 0.88mgs of Synthroid a day for Hypothyroidism. I was wondering if it is safe to continue this if I were to become pregnant.
Answer: Absolutely.
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* What happens when a person becomes pregnant and taking Synthroid? I am thinking of having children down the road. I feel scared because my TSH levels are always out of whack. Any advice?
TwinkyPants - 6/23/2005 - Right now I'm pregnant. And on .150 synthroid. It all started when I was pg the 1st time. But by the 2nd I was supposed to be "normal" my thyriod always goes bonkers when I get pg, I dont know if it's me or a normal thing. I took some meds to supress the thyriod. Amd to have ultrasounds every 2 months to make sure the baby didnt have a goiter. After I gave birth it magicly went to normal. I asked Dr about my synthriod and getting pg. He said DO NOT miss a dose or the baby will be metaly challanged. He is a old, and tells it like it is. My ob says it's ok. You cant quit taking it, you and the baby has to hace it. Talk it over with your ob and your endo. Good Luck!
tinsk - 06/23/2005 - I asked my Dr. the same question. I want to start a family soon and was worried about my synthroid. He said that it was absolutely crucial to to be on the medication if I become pregnant due to the complications that it would cause my baby. He really didn't go into any specific complications but i did read that it can cause low birth weights and mental defects if the mothers thyroid is underactive and not treated. Hope this helps.
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Appears that the med is ok. Check for sure with your GYN and see what they say about it.

[houseblend]

Hi all! Checking in late here (sorry! :o ). Welcome to all the new members!!! :)

I'm on CD 14. Honestly, I'm just having a hard time figuring out when I O. We've been trying more casually the past few months, but are more serious about it now. I finally picked up a copy of TCOYF, so hopefully that will help.

Baby dust to all!!!!