Seeing What Happens: TTC in July 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.

Links to previous threads:

June 2006 (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=20367)
May 2006 (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=19168)
April 2006 (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=17940)
March 2006 (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=16537)
February 2006 (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=14858)
January 2006 (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=12584)

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

For any changes, please contact Seeing What Happens through pm. Thank you!

Thread-mistresses are: SmittenK (Alison) and Looty (Alison)

[Seeing What Happens]

anniegirl
Me: Annie (31)
DH: Darren (34)
Married: 2002
Last BCP: Dec 2005
TTC since: March 2006

bellabonga
Me: 33
DH: 35
Married: October 2, 2002
Last BCP: June 19, 2006
DD : Maya (3)
MC: Missed abortion, d&c at 11w on May 26, 2006
TTC since: July 2006

BrownEyedGirl
Me: Breanne (27)
DH: Chad (31)
Married: 11/29/2003
Last BCP: 05/14/06 (Mother's day)
DS/DD : Emma & Buddy (dogs, but still DC)
TTC : July 2006, will chart in May

BusyBee
Me: BusyBee (28)
DH: (46)
Married: August 2002
DD: April 2005 (almost 1 yr old!)
Last BCP: 2 years ago
TTC since: April 2006

Charliezangel
Me: Emily(23) - March 4th
DH: Daniel(31)
Married: May 22, 2005
Last BCP: Nov 05
DS/DD : none yet
MC/Stillbirth/Infant Loss: MC Feb 02
TTC since:Jan-March 06, now we are just seeing what happens, not really "trying".

Chelsea524
Me: Chelsea (24) - July 6
DH: Jonathan (34)
Married: September 4, 2002
Last BCP: IUD removed 5/5/06
DS/DD : Trystin 9/29/99 & Corbin 8/13/04
TTC since: May 5, 2006

dancn226
Me: Jen (26) - February 26, 1980
DH: (28 soon to be 29)
Married: July 3, 2005
Last BCP: Wow, like two year ago
TTC since: Just now!! - June 2006

Dansgirl
Me: (26) - October 23
DH: (31) - 32 in May
Married: September 1, 2001
Last BCP: wasn't on the pill
TTC since: May 20, 2006

FSUSammy
Me: Samantha (26) - September 22
DH: Gary (30)
Married: September 18, 2004
Last BCP: November 2005
TTC since: July 2006

Heidi9771
Me: Heidi (29) - February 3
DH: David (36)
Married: May 25, 2003
DS/DD : This will be our first child, and first time TTC.
TTC since: March 2006

j*east
Me: j*east (31)
DH: T (31)
Married: July 2004
Last BCP: April 2, 2006
TTC since: April 2006

jnshanna (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/cafa6)
Me: Shanna (30) - April 21
DH: Jose (31) - May 5
Married: October 1, 1994
DS/DD: Sophie (dog)
TTC since: July 2005

katiems118
Me: Katie (26) - November 3
DH: Eric (30)
Married: (May 20, 2006)
Last BCP: 6/1/2006
TTC since: June 2006

kiki61872
Me: (33)
DH: (34)
Married: January 2003
TTC since: May 2006

LadyD088
Me: Deb (29) - June 11
DH: Ryan (29)
Married: May 8, 2004
Last BCP: June 2004
MC/Stillbirth/Infant Loss: MC 5-1-06
TTC since: February 2006

lanapoo
Me: Lana (28) - September 13
DH: Dean (33)
Married: July 15, 2005
Last BCP: April 22, 2006
TTC Since: May 2006

LilOne
Me: Edie (26) - Birthday (May 23)
DH: D (28)
Married: April 22, 2006
Last BCP: end of April '06
DS/DD : none
MC/Stillbirth/Infant Loss: none
TTC since: end of April '06

Looty
Me: Alison (26) - July 23
DH: John (33)
Married: May 26, 2005
TTC since: July 2005

MelandTim
Me: Mel (29) - October 25
DH: Tim (43) July 1
Married: October 23, 2004
Last BCP: January 2006
TTC since: June 2006

metag00
Me: Metag00 (28)
DH: Mr. Metag00 (26)
Married: January 4, 2003
Last BCP: May
TTC since: May 2006

Motray36
Me: Tracy (26) - Birthday: April 27
DH: Keith (26)
Married: June 25, 2004
Last BCP: charting since Sept, 2004, BCP prior to that
TTC since: June, 2006

MrsJackson05
Me: Jessica (24) - July 7
DH: Travis (30)
Married: September 10, 2005
DS/DD : Just furbabies (Weiner dogs, Footlong and Ike)
TTC since: End of October 2005

Petunia
Me: P (29) - Birthday (Nov. 5)
DH: S (29)
Married: April 19, 2003
DS/DD : None
MC/Stillbirth/Infant Loss: None
TTC since: Mid June 2006

Pootle
Me: Victoria (27) - October 14
DH: Dan (27)
Married: December 31, 2005
Last BCP: January 23, 2006
TTC since: June 2006

Risa00
Me: Lisa (27) - July 5
DH: Sean (35)
Married: July 12, 2003
Last BCP: February 2006
TTC since: June 2006

RobynScott
Me: Robyn(29) - Birthday (October 14)
DH: Scott (31)
Married: August 29, 2004
TTC since: July 2006

Sadie
Me: Sadie (30)
DH: C (31)
Married: June 2005
Last BCP: February 2006
TTC since: March 2006

Sarah051504
Me: Sarah (29) - August 8
DH: Jason (29)
Married: May 15, 2004
Last BCP: February 2005
TTC since: April/May 2006
Issues: PCOS

SmittenK
Me: Ali 29
DH: Mike (37)
Married: April 3, 2004
TTC since: April 2006

squee
Me: Steph (20) - June 19
DH: John (22)
Married:January 7, 2006
TTC since: January 7, 2006

stevesbabygirl (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?id=stevesbabygirl)
Me: Heather (26) - May 30
DH: Steve (28)
Married: August 31, 2003
Last BCP: February 2006
TTC since: Starting in July!

Sunshine
Me: Tamara (27) - July 15
DH: Dell (30)
Married: August 27, 2005
Last BCP: May 6, 2006
TTC since: May 2006

SwaneeK
Me: (26) - November 22
DH: (27)
Married: December 20, 2003
Last BCP: January 2006
TTC since: April 14, 2006

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

teacher jessica (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?id=teacher_jessica)
Me: teacher_jessica (29) - February 26
DH: Brad (32)
Married: July 23, 2005
Last BCP: Over a year ago
TTC since: April 2006

Twylla
Me: Twylla (25) - March
DH: G (28)
Married: July 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


Anxiously Waiting to TTC!

[Seeing What Happens]

Happy Birthday future mommies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

July 5 - Risa00
July 6 - Chelsea524
July 7 - MrsJackson05
July 15 - Sunshine
July 18 - Smittenk
July 23 - Looty

[Seeing What Happens]

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

Congratulations!!!

MrsKinnison
BFP: July 5
EDD: March 14

Betsyboop
BFP: June 28
EDD:March 7

Miaclear
BFP: July 10
EDD:March 20

pewee9196
BFP: July 15
EDD: March 25

MarriedaGoalie
BFP: July 23
EDD:???

lauren f s
BFP: July 24
EDD: April 4

A Belated Congrats To:

lilhimley
BFP: June 10
EDD: February 16

[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

3 Graduates in June 2006, due in February 2007:
* phillytiger, E'sprincess, lilhimley

1 Graduate in May 2006, due in January 2007:
* Zhannushka

4 Graduates in April 2006, due in December 2006:
* fms, pacificbliss, tinkerbelljenny, VeekaSF

3 Graduates in March 2006, due in November/December 2006:
* sake, neenbean, Delaney21

2 Graduates in February 2006, due in October 2006:
* Emermel and Michelle

8 Graduates in January 2006, due in September/October 2006: (2nd highest since 2005)
* 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)

[Seeing What Happens]

:D Post Away! :D

[Chelsea524]

Thans for the new thread!!! It seams the last couple months we get a bunch of BFPs the first few days, hopefully that will happen this time too, good luck testers!!!

[Jess71903]

Yay! New thread! Thanks, threadmistress! Nothing new here. Just saying hi!

[Sunshine]

Thanks for the new thread!
WOW, 5 of us are having birthdays this month too!
(In case i forget, happy upcoming birthday to Risa, Chelsea, Mrs Jackson and Looty! Anyone having a big birthday? I'll be 27! I think I'll stay 27 for a couple of years;))

And I hope Chelsea is right, lets get a few BFP's RIGHT AWAY!!!! Good Luck to everyone!

[MarriedaGoalie]

Thanks for the new thread!

Good info from the last thread about being off of BC for three months. Thank you to all who had some input. :)

[pewee9196]

Me: Elizabeth 32 Sep 1
DH: D- 31
Married: 9 March 2001
Last BCP: Jan
TTC since: June

[Sunshine]

Welcome pewee!!!
I LOVE your avatar! Is that your puppy? He's SO CUTE!

[Jess71903]

Welcome, pewee! I hope you don't have to stay here long!

[Seeing What Happens]

Updated to here.

Welcome Elizabeth! :)

[MarriedaGoalie]

Welcome, Elizabeth! Good luck in your efforts. :)

[SwaneeK]

Hopefully this thread will start off like last month's! Good luck to everyone!!!
It will be our fourth month TTC, wow!

[pewee9196]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Sunshine: Yes that is my first child that has no idea how drastically his life will change. He is only 4 weeks in that picture.

[lauren f s]

Welcome pewee!

[Squee]

July! Whew never thought I would be in here still in July..Fingers crossed I dont see August!

Welcome Pewee!

I just looked back at our member list at the TTC start dates. Looks like its coming up a year ttc for 3 ppl! You are STRONG ppl! I hope I never have to be in your shoes. Fingers crossed we get some bfps from the ladies who have been in here way too long!

Bring on July!

[Sunshine]

Can you believe, 2 months in a row, I am here to dampen the thread so soon:(
AF showed:(
I was JUST starting to really think it could be it. DH and I started to kind of dream a bit, and then he put his hand on my belly and said "OMG, what if this really is it, and we're pregnant!!!" Just like that AF showed:mad:

I guess on the up side of things, I didnt waste money on a HPT:p AND my cycles have been regular! Also, now with this new cycle, I am set to O on my birthday:D

Bring a new cycle on! I MUST remain positive and hopeful!

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE THIS MONTH!

[MarriedaGoalie]

Aww... sorry to hear about AF, Sunshine!! Here's to thinking positive results from next month. :)

[bellabonga]

Me: 33
DH: 35
Married: October 2, 2002
Last BCP: June 19, 2006
DD : Maya (3)
MC: Missed abortion, d&c at 11w on May 26, 2006
TTC since: July 2006

I´m on CD 11 and we will start TTC tonight. After the d&c my obgyn put me on BCP for one month to achieve a normal cycle again. Unfortunately I have had constant bleeding and spotting since the d&c and the spotting still returns each day for some hours. I have an obgyn appointment on tuesday and hope that everything is okay and we are officially allowed to TTC. But as I am impatient, I don´t want to start as late as CD 13. ;)

[lauren f s]

Welcome bella!!

Aw Sunshine, I'm so sorry! AF definitely stinks! But - maybe your birthday is a sign that this will be your month. I got pregnant with DD on my birthday 3 years ago ;)!

[Jess71903]

Welcome Bella!

So sorry about AF, Sunshine! We don't blame you for bringing the thread down. It's not "down" anyway. When it is your time, if your cycles stay normal, you will get to be one of the first BFPs in that month's thread. That would be exciting!

CD 13 for me. Started OPKs yesterday and it was - so I may be a little late Oing this month too. My little brother, who is 14 is here for the week so it will be covert BDing for us! I think it's fun ;).

[Chelsea524]

Welcome Pewee and Bella!!!

So sorry AF showed Sunshine glad you have a positive attitude

Jess good luck on the covert BDing, sounds fun!!

Squee I hope you or any of us don't have to see the August thread

Nothing new here, temps just keep going down little by little so I'm not even going to bother testing because I doubt that I have even Oed at all, can't wait to go to the dr to get some provera and move on to the next cycle.

[Seeing What Happens]

Updated to here.

Welcome bellabonga! :)

[Sunshine]

Squee~I agree, I hopeyou dont have to see the August thread, and I also hope the ladies who have been TC for way too long get their BFP's this month!!!!!

MarriedaGoalie~Thank You!

bellabonga~Welcome! Best of luck to you this month!

lauren f s~THANK YOU!!! AND WOW! Thanks for sharing that you got pregnant with your DD on your bday! That DOES give me more hope!

Jess71903~Thank You! ANd Yes, I must remember that one day, I will get a BFP! Early in the thread....As long as my cycles stay as they have been...here's hoping anyhow!
Have fun covert BD'ing;):D

Chelsea~I'm trying to have a positive attitude, altho I am secretly down:( But, I am PMS< who doesnt have mood swings during these few days?:p
Well, Still hoping for you, but if AF must come, I hope she comes soon so you can start a new cycle!


Thanks everyone!
Baby Dust to all:D

[MarriedaGoalie]

I would update you all on my CDs and all but I'm not sure how to figure all that out...

Btw, what is OPK? (Sorry...)

[Ericka_Jarett]

OPK -ovulation predictor kits. supposedly tells when you are in your peak ovulation time. (they never really worked for me) similar to a HPT, if you get 1 line, you are not in your fertile period, if you get 2 lines you are in a fertile period.

[MarriedaGoalie]

OPK -ovulation predictor kits. supposedly tells when you are in your peak ovulation time. (they never really worked for me) similar to a HPT, if you get 1 line, you are not in your fertile period, if you get 2 lines you are in a fertile period.

Gotcha! Thank you! I hate being out of the loop on all these abbreviations! :)

[Chelsea524]

I would update you all on my CDs and all but I'm not sure how to figure all that out...

CD is cycle day, cd1 is the first day of your period and you count from there

[katiems118]

Im still waiting so far nothing positive, no AF either....

[Pootle]

Me: Victoria (27) - October 14
DH: Dan (27)
Married: December 31, 2005
Last BCP: January 23, 2006
DS/DD : None
MC/Stillbirth/Infant Loss: None
TTC since: June 2006

Hello all. My cycles have been crazy since coming off the pill in January. We were going to start TTC in June, but I didn't ovulate then, so I'm hoping July will be our first chance to try.

I have had 4 cycles since coming off the pill:

#1 - 30 days - no problems
#2 - 68 days with ovulation
#3 - 50 days without ovulation
#4 - currently on CD14.

I am hoping cycles 2 and 3 were my body working things out. I'm hoping this cycle will be a little more normal.

[Jess71903]

Welcome, pootle! I hope you cycles even out for you! How were they before BC?

marriedagoalie- don't ever worry about asking ?s. We all had them at one time or another. You'll be writing in code before you know it! And just for the record, the OPKs I have always have 2 lines, but they are only + when the lines are the same shade of purple... Kinda sucks, actually, because you have to analyze the darkness of the lines.

Squee- wouldn't it be great if we all got BFPs all in one month? That would leave all newbies to continue the thread! We can dream, right??

Katiems118- I hope your waiting will pay off! Keep us updated! Waiting is the pitts!

Me- today is CD 13 (I was wrong yesterday). Neg. OPK, but watery CM (cervical mucous, for marriedagoalie :) )today, so maybe we are getting there.

[MarriedaGoalie]

Thanks everyone for all the help! Sometimes I feel dumb for asking those questions but I guess you are right...everyone has been there at one time or another, huh? Thanks for your patience with me.

So I guess with all that being said, I am on CD 8.

[Ericka_Jarett]

•2WW: "2 week wait" - The approximate time from possible conception to menstruation due date; Pregnancy tests should be taken near the end of the 2WW.
•AF: "Aunt Flo"; Your period; Menstruation
•AO: anovulatory (cycle without ovulation)
•BBs: "boobs"; breasts
•BBL: "be back later"
•BBT: Basal Body Thermometer; This is used to measure your basal body temperature, when you wake up in the morning, after at least 3 hours of sleep, before you start to move around; Use a special BBT thermometer to take your temperature because they measure the small changes in temperature from day to day more accurately than the regular fever thermometers.
•BCP: Birth control pills
•BD'ing: "baby dancing"; baby-making intercourse
•BFN: "Big Fat Neutral" or “Big Fat Negative”; Negative pregnancy test.
BFP: Big Fat Positive, positive pregnancy test
•BRB: "be right back"
•CD: cycle day; a particular day in your menstrual cycle (example: CD1 is the first day of your period)
•CM: cervical mucous; one of the most useful clues your body can give you in predicting your fertility; it can range from dry, creamy, sticky, or (the most fertile) egg white/watery type.
•DD: "dear daughter"
•DH: "dear husband"
•DS: "dear son"
•DPO: Days Past Ovulation; number of days from your post-ovulatory temperature rise. (Example: 1DPO is the day after your ovulation)
•EPT: a brand of pregnancy test, or, generic for "early pregnancy test"
•EWCM: egg white cervical mucus; the most fertile quality CM; it is slippery, clear and stretchy, like egg whites; also EWCF
•FF: Fertility Friend, an online (free, for basic services) fertility charting site (website); (could also be formula feeding; check context)
•FM: fertility monitor
•FMU: first morning urine
•FRED: First Response Early Detection (pregnancy test)
•HTH: "hope that helps"
•HPT: home pregnancy test; a urine pregnancy test you can take at home
•IMHO: "in my humble opinion"
•IMO: "in my opinion"
•LP: luteal phase; the phase of your cycle that begins just after ovulation and continues for 10-18 days, ending with the start of your next period; during the LP, your body continues to build up the lining of your uterus, and produce hormones which would support a pregnancy; this is the time when a fertilized egg can implant into the uterine lining
•O, Oing, Oed: ovulation, ovulating, or ovulated
•OPK: ovulation predictor kit; tests for presence of LH surge that usually precedes ovulation by 12-48 hours; these tests are quite expensive and not always accurate (if you take medication or depending on your age); these are optional when charting with FF, but if your fertility data is not clear it can bring more light and help interpret difficult cases
•PCOS: polycystic ovarian syndrome (a fertility problem)
•PIAC: pee in a cup
•POAS: pee on a stick
•RE: reproductive endocrinologist
•TMI: "too much information" - There is no such thing when TTC!
•TTA: "trying to avoid"
•TTC: "trying to conceive"

[looty]

Hey Ladies! I am finally back from vacation. We had a great time but it is good to be home. I haven't gotten completely caught up yet but I wanted to say welcome to bella and pootle!

Sorry to hear about Af Sunshine!

Thanks for posting that abbreviation list Ericka. I am sure it will help quite a few people. :)

[Ericka_Jarett]

Welcome.

I remember how it was to be a newbie in TTC.

Hope to see some BFP's come out of this month's thread. Can't believe there can be some March babies in here. Seems like just yesterday that I got my own BFP, just a little over 3 months to go, YIKES!!!!!

[MarriedaGoalie]

Ericka, thanks for the list of abbreviations. That will help a lot! Unfortunately, you just used one that wasn't on the list. What does BFP mean? :confused:

[Jess71903]

Haha! That's the most important one!! BFP is Big Fat Positive, as in, pregnancy test! The opposite of that is BFN or Big Fat Negative!

[Seeing What Happens]

Updated to here.

Welcome Pootle! :)

[Jess71903]

Threadmistress, could you please update DH's age to 26 (his birthday was back in Feb, I just forgot to change it!) and change my TTC since date to Aug. 2005. We didn't wait to start TTC after BC. I guess I was thinking I wouldn't have the possibilty for a BFP until Sept, so that's why I put that...I donno! Thanks!!

[Sunshine]

No time for individual replies, but want to post now so I dont get too far behind~

Welcome pootle!
And thanks Looty!
Hope I didnt miss anyone!

Hope everyone had a nice weekend! I'm just finishing up mine:D Gotta LOVE long weekends:D

[Ericka_Jarett]

Sorry about that marriedagoalie. I fixed the list now (I copied it from another site, but took off the ones that didn't have to do with seeing what happened)

[Seeing What Happens]

Updated to here.

Got the changes made Jess. If anyone else needs their or their DH's age changed just post in red. I know we have had a lot of birthdays recently. :)

[bellabonga]

Thanks everyone for the friendly welcomes! :)

I´m so happy right now, I could sing and dance! I just got back from my obgyn appointment and now have the official okay to TTC! :D He said I would be ovulating really, really soon which might explain why I had these mysterious pains in the uterus region since yesterday morning. I usually always ovulate on the left side and only notice a slight pain at the left ovary. But he said that this month the egg is coming from the right ovary and this is probably why I have this strange pain. I just remember that I have had this before when I ovulated on the right side.

I still had a hcg-level of 25 left on friday but since he gave me the okay, I hope it won´t hinder me from getting pg. I certainly forgot to ask that since I had so many questions. I just notice that we also didn´t talk about whether I should continue to take the monk´s pepper pills. But since ovulation is near on CD 13, they seem to work again very well!

So everything seems to be okay with me and the spotting has stopped two days ago. I hope it won´t come back again! My obgyn said that my mucous membrane in the uterus would be build up nicely (12mm) and that the egg had a good size (22mm). We´ve already tested the BD on CD 11 and since it is CD 13 today, I guess we´ll use CD 13, 14 and 15. I hope that Germany will win tonight´s soccer game or else DH might not be in the mood. ;)

[MarriedaGoalie]

That's okay, Ericka... I just wish I could figure these out on my own. ;)

bellabonga: Congratulations on getting the green light to TTC! That's exciting! Keep us all updated! :)

[petunia]

Hello! I'm a longtime lurker here, but am excited to join this thread! Here are my stats:

Me: P (29) - Birthday (Nov. 5)
DH: S (29)
Married: April 19, 2003
DS/DD : None
MC/Stillbirth/Infant Loss: None
TTC since: Mid June 2006

My situation is a little complicated. I have a fairly large (size of a tennis ball) fibroid on the top of my uterus and have been having quite a bit of irregular bleeding for the past few months. I went to go see my doctor to see if the fibroid was the cause of the bleeding or if it was something else. Anyway, after many bloodtests and ultrasounds, my doctor diagnosed my with PCOS. However, since they couldn't see my right ovary during the ultrasound because the fibroid was blocking it nor am I a textbook case of PCOS, my doctor suggested that we give it a couple months before starting clomid. So here I am! :)

AF is a couple days late, so I'm beginning to get a little excited, but logically, with it being only our first time trying, my possible PCOS, and my screwy cycles, it's probably nothing, but we'll see!

Whew, that was long! But thanks for begining this valuable resource and letting me be a part of it! :)

[MarriedaGoalie]

petunia: Good luck in your adventures!! :)

[Sadie]

Welcome pewee, bella, pootle, and petunia!

Sunshine, sorry about AF. :(

[Sunshine]

Welcome petunia!

And Thanks Sadie....:)

[Jess71903]

Welcome, petunia, I hope you are pleasantly surprised right off the bat!

I think I missed welcoming you too, bella!.

Nothing much here. Another neg. OPK. Guess I'm looking at another late O. So funny that I O'd ON CD 14 for 6 months and all of a sudden it is happening a few days later! Who knows. We are a little more relaxed this month:cool: . I think our vacation helped. I still get frustrated, but we are not going for the BD marathon that we did last month. It probably did more harm than good doing it that much. DH was probably "shooting blanks" by the time I O'd :rolleyes: .

[Squee]

Threadmistress, could you please update DH's age to 22 and Mine to 20. Thanks!

CD16 here and it looks like I will have an anov cycle here. I will have to do a few more months of charting with my new therm but Im pretty sure that Im not Oing as often as I should be. I think Ill have a chat to my lung specialist about where to go with th whole cf and ttc thing. It doest seem to be working naturally!

I have a question for you ladies, If you O late does af show up a few days late aswell?? For me it pretty much sticks to the same so even if I do O late it makes my LP too short! Would be intersting what everyone else has experienced!

[risa00]

Just subscribing to the new month.

Nothing new with me except I think I'm back to waiting to O. I had a very very light AF last week so I'm assuming that was AF. ??? My temps dropped back down but today it was 98 so who knows. I was quite upset last night. I bought a Fertility Monitor from Ebay and followed the directions online to reset the darn thing and it completely broke it. I'm thinking I'm going to have to throw it away now. For those of you thinking about reseting it, DON'T!

Hopefully this month will bring better news for all of us! :)

[Jess71903]

Squee- The right answer to you question is that if you O late AF should show late too, making your LP the same or about the same every cycle. I am apparently like you. Last month was the first one in 6 months of charting that I didn't O on CD 14, but my cycle length stayed the same! Go figure. Anyway, don't get discouraged yet. It is still early. I know you have concerns due to CF, so I think talking to your Dr. is a good idea to see if there is anything you should be doing that someone with apparent normal health might not need to try until later.

Sorry about AF, risa! If your temp stays up I might test, though. I don't remember (although I guess I could check the front page), but if you haven't been off BC long, your AFs may be light for a while. After 10 months, mine are just getting a little heavier, but they were nearly non-existant at first. ETA: Just checked your stats. Feb, huh? Have your other AFs been this light? Also, I see you got married one week before I did! And tomorrow is your birthday! In case I forget, have a good one!!!

[Squee]

Thanks Jess, you helped alot!

[bellabonga]

Welcome, petunia!

Squee, if I ovulate late, AF shows up later too. Maybe monk´s pepper tree pills would help you too to get a more regular cycle. Mine was 30-35 days before I took them and with monk´s pepper it is 28-30 days.

I really ovulated yesterday afternoon! I don´t chart but whenever I´m off BC, I really notice when I ovulate. The ovary pain got pretty bad yesterday afternoon, got better in the evening and is gone today. So we BD on CD 11 and 13 (which was yesterday) and maybe we´ll do it tonight too. But I think CD 15 would already be pretty useless. I´m glad that DH was still in the mood after we lost yesterday´s soccer match so badly. :p

[melandtim]

Threadmistress, could you please update DH's age to 43. Thanks! :p

Welcome to all the newbies! Sending everyone tons of baby dust this month :)

I'm on CD 15. Had watery, almost EW CM yesterday and am having pains in the left side so that is a good sign that I may O in the next couple days though with me who knows. We were on vacation so my temp times were really off and temps were way down but were back up this morning taking it at the normal time.

[RobynScott]

Me: Robyn(29) - Birthday (October 14)
DH: Scott (31)
Married: August 29, 2004
TTC since: July 2006

Wow - I was waiting for the July thread to start and here it is already on 50-something posts - wow! I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up but I would like to join and say hi :) I've been posting (when I had the chance) on the Maybe Mamas thread and this month we officially start TTC/SWH! :) If I can keep myself from buying an OPK, we'll definitely be SWH! I'm sure I'll ahve lots of questions as well ...

For my first Q - AF started yesterday - I guess that makes this CD2? Just trying ti keep aware of what's going on. I look forward to having a chance to go back and read over the thread.

Can't believe we're TTC - this is TTC #1, Cycle 1! (so strange!)

Hi and good luck to all :)

Robyn

[MrsKinnison]

I am waaay too far behind so just a couple general SO's:

Welcome to all the newbies!

Sorry to everyone who had AF show or is just having a wacky cycle.

Happy BD'ing to all about to O

And *~*~*~BABY DUST~*~*~* to everyone who is/has O'd and in the 2ww. I know this baby dust is good, because this morning we got a BFP!!! :D :D :D

I still can't believe it myself. I've been MIA because I really thought this wansn't our month and was having a really tough time with it. I had a temp drop on Saturday (cd11) and completely threw in the towel and was a mess all day, but my temp went back up the next day. I still expected af since I had no symptoms at all (though DH says I've been more emotional than normal). The first time my bb's were even slightly sore was last night (cd14) and I noticed I wasn't craving things like I usually do the night before AF & I didn't have any of my night before af stuff. I didn't temp yesterday because I had been drinking the night before (oops!) and figured if it was high then I couldn't count it and if it was low I would have a lousy fourth. When my temp was high this morning (cd15, af day) I made DH (who was already late for work) got to the store to get a test. The 2nd line is almost as dark as the first!!! Lucky thing for me since DH was now REALLY late for work (oh well, he's self-employed so I think the boss will get over it ~ LOL). I cried, and I think DH is in total awe....he had already called me on the phone just 10minutes after finally leaving for work!

If you can't tell, I think I am still in shock :D :D :D Ironically, DH and I picked out our first real contenders for names on Sunday night too ~ Carter for a boy and Michael for a girl!

[Chelsea524]

MrsKinnisonCONGRATS!!!!!!!! Happy and healthy nine months to you!!!

Welcome RobynScott, may your stay be short and sweet! And yes, if AF started yesterday, today would be cd2

melandtim and bellaYay on Oing!! Hope you both caught the egg!

risa Happy Birthday!!! If your temps are still up I would try testing, there are women that have really light AFs when they are in fact pregnant.

Squee Sorry you haven't Oed yet, hopefully you will in the next couple days

Jess Fingers crossed you O soon, with you BDing to much I don't think I BD enough, we both need to meet in the middle somewhere:p

[melandtim]

Hi RobynScott! Time goes by really quickly around here!

CONGRATS MRSKINNISON!!!!!!!!! Hope you have a healthy 9 months!!

[Chelsea524]

Ok, so I got so excited about Mrskinnison and her BFP that I forgot to add my own update.

CD59 and I have had two high temps, pretty much any temp that I put in for tomorrow as long as it is 97.5 or higher gives me an O on CD57, we had really bad timing, we only dtd once and I never even checked for CM. I have my dr appt today for a blood test to make sure I am not pregnant and then to start me on provera. Now I can't decide if I should take it or not, I know I must not be pregnant but with such bad timing with BDing I don't think I will get pregnant this cycle and might as well start the provera just to get this cycle over with, but then a part of me wants to just wait it out for AF since if I did O she wouldn't be to farther along than if I took provera, might as well give it a couple extra days to see if that one bd did the trick right? Ahh this is the one thing I didn't want to happen, to O right about the time I was going to take provera, I had a feeling it would happen though.

[Chelsea524]

I was just spying in the March 2007 thread (yes I'm pathetic) but noticed that Betsyboop is in there due 3/7/07, she's on our list, should she be moved to a grad?

[Jess71903]

I am glad I went ahead and checked in this morning!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RISA!

WOW, Congrats, Mrs. K!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D SO excited for you, especially since you were so down! Gives me hope!!!! I think it's cool that your DH could be there with you like that!

Welcome, RobynScott! This is a great group of ladies, so let the questions fly!

Even though it doesn't look like she coming here, yay for Betsyboop too! I can't believe due dates are in March '07 now! That seems so far off! I have a buch of April birthdays in my family, so maybe that's what my body is waiting on. I am really hoping for March, but April would be ok too.

Glad you girls O'd melandtim and bella. I am hoping I am not far behind you and we can have a little mini testfest in a couple of weeks!

[Squee]

congrats Mrs.K!!!!!!! HAppy and healthy nine months to you!!

[Sunshine]

WELCOME RobynScott!

CONGRATULATIONS MrsKinnison!!! H&H 9 Months to you:D

Happy Birthday Risa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[katiems118]

MrsKinnison congrats!

My temps have been going down for the last 3 days, no signs of AF yet, and no positive tests either...I think Im having wacky cycle. I have a drs appt on the 10th so I'll go if AF hasnt shown up, if she has will have to reschedule since its just an annual exam. I wish I would just have a positive or AF, not knowing sucks...

Then again, this is my first cycle off bcp's in 9 years, the wierd thing is that my cycles were like clockwork before bcp's, not sure what the problem this month is?

[Pootle]

MrsKinnison - Congrats!!!!!

Chelsea524 - I've had long cycles so I know your frustration.

Katiems118 - Sorry about the wacky temps. I've had a hard time coming off the pill. Hopefully, you body will work things out soon.

I am on CD16, my temps have been on a roller coaster since they dipped a few days ago. I could have ovulated yesterday, I could ovulate today, I could ovulate in 20 days, or I may not ovulate at all this cycle. All things are possible. This is my first time using a monotor and I still haven't gotten a peak reading, so I'm guessing that my temps are just playing around.

[zhannushka]

Congratulations MrsKinnison! :D H&H 9 Months!

Hoping that July will be a great month, full of BFP's!!!

B*A*B*Y*D*U*S*T

[MarriedaGoalie]

Congratulations, MrsKinnison!!!!

That is so exciting!!! :D

[bellabonga]

Welcome, RobynScott! :)

Happy birthday, Risa! :)

Congratulations and happy and healthy 9 months to you, MrsKinnison! :)

[Seeing What Happens]

Updated to here.

Congrats MrsKinnison!:D
Welcome Petunia and RobynScott!
Updated ages Squee and Mel.

[RobynScott]

Thanks for the warm welcome! Congrats Mrs. Kinnison!

Another question - even though this is "SWH" thread - seems a lot of people chart (or at least pay attention to temps/CM) as well. is that right?

Also, even though this is only our first month TTC - would you recommend OPK's as well? I won't temp b/c I don't get up regularly enough for it to be accurate - but I will try and figure out my CM :)

Not sure what to do here - I know it's only month 1 - but I can't decide if I should OPK from the beginning or wait till next month to try that (2 of my friends got PG using OPK's).

Just overthinking things already. Also realized I'd better start the saving for baby fund - I feel like Dh and I have just been spending $$ - and if I'm going to take maternity leave at any point (unpaid) - we'd better start saving now - eek!

I'm sure these will be the first of many things I will 'overthink'. Thanks for your help!

(PS - is it terrible that I already figured out an EDD if we get lucky this month? - oy!)

[melandtim]

Robynscott - not all people's temps vary according to waking time. Mine doesn't vary much no matter what time I get up. During the week I am up at 4 but not always on the weekends and there is rarely much variation. Charting really does help especially if you are like me and trying to determine if you actually O or not. CM is a difficult thing to get the hang of in the beginning. I am still working on it :D

[Sadie]

Congrats MrsK!!! :D

Welcome, Robyn!

[lauren f s]

Congrats MrsKinnison!!!!!!!!

[looty]

Yay! A huge Congrats to MrsKinnison! So excited for you!

Happy Birthday to Risa! If you continue to have high temps I agree that you may want to test to make sure. There was another person in here that had that happen and she was actually pg!

Welcome to Petunia and RobynScott! I hope you both aren't around too long.

Yay for getting the go ahead and Oing Bella. I hope you get a BFP in a couple weeks. I hope I am right there with you too because I Oed yesterday too. :D

Jess~I hate the late O. I had that happen to me this month too. I Oed about 10 days later than I thought I was going to. I was starting to worry that I wasn't going to O my last cycle before testing. I hope you O soon!

Sorry that you think it is going to be an annov cycle, Squee. Why do you think it's going to be annov instead of a late O? I hope you are wrong and you just O late. There are a couple of us ladies in that boat this month. I agree with jess that your LP should stay about the same each cycle. I hope talking to your doctor gives you some peace of mind (and success).

Mel~I hope you O soon and the sperm and egg meet and have a very long 'date.' ;)

I think I would just wait and see a little longer, Chelsea. Easier said than done, I know, but you never know. It only takes once and sometimes even if bd happens a couple days before O it can still happen. Crossing my fingers for you! Thanks for the heads up on Betsyboop. I'll go move her to grads!

Sorry about the wacky temps Katie. What Cd are you on? I hope you are able to get some answers at the doctor...and hopefully that answer is that you are pg!

Pootle~Have you gotten a high reading on the monitor yet? I just ask because I am using one and I usually have 3-5 days of high readings before the peak reading. I hope you get that reading soon.

Thanks for the babydust Zhanna!

RobynScott~When I think of SWH I think of people who aren't temping. Even though this is SWH, I think some of the ladies are temping because they started here and wanted to stick around and we are all happy to keep them.The ladies here are great and it is hard to leave once you form bonds with some of them. As far as the OPK....I would say that is up to you. If it is going to help you feel better about the whole process then go for it. I dont' think that you are bad for figuring out your possible EDD. I did that when we first started trying because I was so excited and it gave me something to look forward to. I would start saving $$. Dh and I have been saving some money every month to help with the cost of all the baby stuff and with the expense of me not working for several months. I figure every little bit helps. Anyway that was really long winded.

Me~I am pretty sure I Oed yesterday. I had peak readings on the monitor on Monday and yesterday, but I felt the pains yesterday to go with the reading. We covered ourselves really well this month and we are hoping the vacation relaxation will help in getting pg. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow for an annual and to talk about starting the fertility testing process. I am nervous but happy that we are moving forward. We are really hoping we were successful this month so we don't have to do much testing at all (if any).

[MarriedaGoalie]

RobynScott: It's okay, I've already figured out an EDD as well. :)

I'm on CD 10 and hubby and I are on a 5 day streak of BD'ing... gotta keep it alive for at least another week! ;)

[MrsKinnison]

Oh, I forgot, my edd is 3.14.07 :D I already tt my Dr and I have an apt for July 24 and we should be able to see the baby. My Dr on does gyno and infertility, so she will do a scan to make sure everything looks good before passing my off to an OB. I've had this Dr for 10 years so I'm bummed not to have her for an OB, but I'm excited to see the baby so early!!

Here is where I need your help ladies: I am going to see Madonna tomorrow night with 7 girls and we are taking a limo. I'm going to try to pretend to drink and hope no one notices (which will be tough since I can't exactly dump it out in the limo), any other ideas on how to not raise suspicion??? Thanks!

[bellabonga]

Another question - even though this is "SWH" thread - seems a lot of people chart (or at least pay attention to temps/CM) as well. is that right?

Also, even though this is only our first month TTC - would you recommend OPK's as well? I won't temp b/c I don't get up regularly enough for it to be accurate - but I will try and figure out my CM :)

Not sure what to do here - I know it's only month 1 - but I can't decide if I should OPK from the beginning or wait till next month to try that (2 of my friends got PG using OPK's).

(PS - is it terrible that I already figured out an EDD if we get lucky this month? - oy!)
I don´t chart too because I´ve read that you need to have a certain amount of sleep every night and I often sleep less than that. I also don´t pay attention to my CM since that is nothing for me. That is why I joined here instead of the charting thread. I figured here you can either chart, use OPKs or just SWH.

I have also never used OPKs and will only start that if SWH doesn´t work soon enough for me. I´m lucky to have light ovary pains when I O and so for me they would be a waste of money in most cycles.

And I´m with you on the EDD - I just had a look today at an EDD-calculator, just in case. ;) Mine would be March 28th.

[bellabonga]

Here is where I need your help ladies: I am going to see Madonna tomorrow night with 7 girls and we are taking a limo. I'm going to try to pretend to drink and hope no one notices (which will be tough since I can't exactly dump it out in the limo), any other ideas on how to not raise suspicion??? Thanks!
Why don´t you tell them that you are on antibiotics for some reason? You are not allowed to drink while on AB and you could act really bummed. ;)

[RobynScott]

And I´m with you on the EDD - I just had a look today at an EDD-calculator, just in case. ;) Mine would be March 28th.

Yeah - mine would be April 10th. And then I figured if we waited till next month, our future bambino's birthday might fall during finals (happened to friends of mine all the time in college) - so April would be better :p Obviously, we will be happy and blessed whenever it happens, but at least for now, a girl can think about that stuff, right? Aalthough in April, bambino's birthday could fall during Passover making it hard to celebrate - I think we'll just take our chances and hope to get blessed with a healthy baby. (I swear I am not making serious decisions based on what I just wrote - just fun to think about :))

[kiki61872]

i'm still here - wahhh

i had the never ending cycle - last one was 58 days long. i didnt O until cd 53 and then got AF 5 days after.
hoping that is a fluke.

right now i'm on cd14 and no sign of O yet. this month i got ordered a bunch of OPKs.
i'm also taking my prenatals, B6 and Zinc.
I'm trying to keep my head up.


what is -
monk´s pepper pills
i forget who posted about it....

[zhannushka]

I'm going to try to pretend to drink and hope no one notices (which will be tough since I can't exactly dump it out in the limo), any other ideas on how to not raise suspicion???
I've been telling people that I have an ear infection and I'm taking antibiotics, therefore - I can't drink any alcohol. It's been working for me for about 2 months now... :) (with different groups of people, of course)

[petunia]

Thanks for all of the warm welcomes! and CONGRATULATIONS MrsKinnison! Best wishes to you and your DH for a happy and healthy 9 months! Hopefully your good fortune will rub off on the rest of us! As for the drinking, I agree with the antibiotics thing, although I'll bet your friends will still ask and be suspicious! :)

As for me....who knows? Still no AF but I guess we'll see what happens. I'm thinking that I mis-calculated the date of ovulation so I tried an OPK which came up O'ing, but I'm still skeptical.

[bellabonga]

i'm still here - wahhh

i had the never ending cycle - last one was 58 days long. i didnt O until cd 53 and then got AF 5 days after.
hoping that is a fluke.

right now i'm on cd14 and no sign of O yet. this month i got ordered a bunch of OPKs.
i'm also taking my prenatals, B6 and Zinc.
I'm trying to keep my head up.


what is -
monk´s pepper pills
i forget who posted about it....

I posted about it. It is herbal and very popular here in Germany if you have irregular cycles, are low on progesterone, have AF cramps and/or want to get pg. Here is a description I´ve copied:

Other Common Names: Agno Casto, Agnocasto, Bish Barmagh Aghaji, Chaste Tree, Daribrahim, Gatilier, Hayit, Hemp Tree, Kaff Maryam, Keuschlamm, Lilac Chastetree, Lygos, Monk'S Pepper, Monk's Pepper Tree, Monks Pepper, Panjangusht, Pepper, Monks, Poivre De Moine, Ranukabija, Sauzgatillo, Seiyo-Ninzin-Boku, Shajerat Ebrahim, Vitex, Vitex agnus-castus

Range: Europe; France; Germany; India; Iraq; Italy; Kurdistan; Mediterranean; Sanscrit; Spain; Turkey; USA

Habitat: Damp places by streams and on the littoral

Agnus castus has been used for thousands of years for its beneficial affect on the female hormonal system. Modern research has confirmed this use, the seeds being used to restore balanced functioning to the female reproductive system.

The seeds and fruits are anaphrodisiac, aphrodisiac, galactogogue, ophthalmic, sedative, stomachic, women's complaints. Prolonged usage restores corpus luteum function.

The berries of this plant have a range of medicinal actions but possibly the most important is its ability to rectify hormonal imbalances caused by an excess of oestrogen and an insufficiency of progesterone. It acts upon the pituitary gland, reducing the production of certain hormones and increasing the production of others, shifting the balance in favour of the gestagens. Thus it has a wide application of uses in malfunctions of the feminine reproductive system and has been used with great effect in restoring absent menstruation, regulating heavy periods, restoring fertility when this is caused by hormonal imbalance, relieving pre-menstrual tension and easing the change of the menopause. Some caution is advised since excessive doses can cause a nervous disorder known as formication, which manifests as a sensation of insects crawling over the skin.

The berries are considered to be an aphrodisiac, though other reports say that they are anaphrodisiac. The reason for this apparent disagreement is that the berries have a regulating effect on the body and so are likely to increase sexual activity in those who are not very active in this area whilst reducing it in those who are very active.

The fresh berries are pounded to a pulp and used in the form of a tincture for the relief of paralysis, pains in the limbs, weakness etc.


ETA: It has really helped me. We had SWH for over a year without success and then I got pg during the 4th cycle with monk´s pepper. Hope it´ll be as fast this time but at least I already ovulated on CD 13 which was the 15th day I took monk´s pepper again.

[dancn226]

So its been a bit since I have checked in. I think I O'd on the 4th of July, which would be great, because we were doing the BD all weekend. SO we will cross our fingers and wait and see. I will keep all posted as time slowly goes by!!!!

[MarriedaGoalie]

Remind me again what day a person typically O's on? Or is it unique to each person?

[Ericka_Jarett]

If you have normal cycles of 28 days long, most likely would O on day 14 or 15. If your cycles are longer than 28 days it will be different. But it is different for lots of ladies, some will O earlier (rare but have heard it happen) or later, closer to 20 days or more. There is also a chance that you don't O at all every cycle. That is very common to have what they call annovulatory cycles, which is not Oing that month.

For me I was having cycles of 33 days long and would O on day 22-23 usually

[MarriedaGoalie]

Well mine have been a standard 28 days since I've been on the pill, but it may be different now that I'm off. I'm not sure. Hmm... well thanks, Ericka!

[Ericka_Jarett]

You will have to wait out 2 or 3 cycles if you are not pregnant before than to see what your body will do naturally. You can't really base your O day on what your "artificial" cycles were, once your BCP wear out of your system you will be able to watch and calculate your days a little easier. My doctor mentioned to me that few women actually have natural 28 day cycles. You can have an idea of when you will possibly O at least while coming off BCP. Hopefully you won't have to wait long to get that BFP

[Twylla]

Hi all, Happy July!!! Another month of trying for us, this is month #12...... yikes! Today is CD41, and I'm really getting sick of this. BFN yesterday morning, blah, blah, blah. Irregular cycles, nothing else going on.

Welcome to all our new members, i hope you're here a lot shorter time than me!

Congrats to everyone who's graduated already, SOOOOO exciting! Gives me hope!

[Chelsea524]

Quick update, sorry no time for shout outs.

Went to my Dr appt, pregnancy test came back negative, I knew it would, got a perscription for provera but I think I am going to wait to fill it for another day or two, when I put in a temp for tomorrow, anything 97.6 or higher shows I Oed so I will wait and see, if no O then I will fill the perscription. Dr thinks that I have a thyroid problem based off of cycles of mine in the past and the fact that I am always tired and have gained a lot of weight in the last 5 years when I am really trying to lose weight. So he took some blood for that and I should find out the results in the next day or two I think. I forgot that I am due for my yearly pap next month, need to make sure I get in to my OB/GYN for that.

I will be back tomorrow to catch up on all the shout outs.

[looty]

Marriedagoalie~I can understand trying to keep it going. I wasn't the best about testing with the fertility monitor and was worried we may miss O or already had. Little did I know I was just Oing late. We had to keep it going for about 10 days. It was mostly fun, but last night was kind of hard after bding earlier that day. (Sorry if TMI)

MrsK~I agree with the other ladies. Pull the antibiotic card and act bummed. That or the my stomach has been bothering me lately usually work for me. If they are suspicious just wait until the concert to get a drink when you can get rid of it. If you don't think that will work, maybe if there is one that you are particularly close with and can trust with that secret maybe clue her in and she can be your accomplise and switch glasses with you. Have fun!

Do you mean you tried an OPK today that came up +, petunia? That doesn't make much sense. :confused: I hope you are able to figure it out soon.

Interesting Bella. What form do you take it in?

I think I Oed yesterday too, dancn! I hope we can both celebrate BFPs together in about two weeks.

Twylla~I feel your pain on being on the 12th month of TTC. I am at the same point. I have been discouraged lately and although I am glad we are taking the step I am scared too that I have an appointment to talk about testing. I hope we both get some good news soon!

Chelsea~Hopefully you will be able to get some answers soon. Interesting on the thyroid issue. I have heard that can cause issues when TTC. What would you do if it comes back tht there may be an issue?

[Jess71903]

I had so many comments to individual people, but then we left and now I don't remember, so I guess I will have to wait. I just have to say that Looty, you are my SO hero! I will try to be like you in the future!

Good to see you post, Twylla! I am so sorry things are still so screwy for you! Have you called your dr. yet? If I am not pg this cycle, I will be. Next month will be a year for me.

Well, I got a + OPK today, so I guess the BD fest begins!

[risa00]

Thanks so much everyone for the birthday wishes! :) At work today hardly anyone said anything, but it wasn't until I came home that my husband made me dinner and bought me flowers and a present and such. Then I get on here and everyone made my day! :D

My temp dropped way down today to 96.9 so I do now know I'm not pregnant. My periods before this but after BCP have been normal so this was just a fluke month. I do have a good feeling for July though so let's hope for a BFP at the end of the month. :)

[Jess71903]

Oh yeah, I forgot who asked...one of the new girls, but I just wanted to say that I am one of those girls that started here and did purely just saw what happened for 5 months before I started charting. I just got so attached to this group that I haven't left! I think this thread is a starting place for so many and we all just feel comfortable here, even after we have moved on to charting or whatever.

[MarriedaGoalie]

Ericka: Actually, if I remember correctly, my body was on about a 29-32 day cycle before I got on birth control over 2 years ago. It was pretty consistent and *knock on wood* I never missed a cycle so maybe I can just plan off of that type of a cycle. Would being on birth control change my cycle up? I guess that's probably a silly question... I'm sure it would!

Twylla: So sorry to hear that you are on month #12. Bless your heart. Keep your head up! I'm sure it will happen for you soon!

Chelsea524: Sorry about the BFN (eventhough you already knew that was how it was going to be). I'm sure it's stil a tad disappointing.

looty: No worries. That was not TMI at all. Hubby and I are now officially on a 6 day streak... is there such a thing as BD'ing too much? Hubby says no. ;)

[Ericka_Jarett]

So your most fertile time would be between like 14-20 days going from past cycles, but of course with being on BCP it will probably be a few cycles until you know for sure. As for BDing too much, I won't say do it every other day, as I didn't do that. We BD for like 3 days, 1 day off 3 days and 1 day off. You can see my chart in my journal (it's linked in the first post down near the January/February 2006 postings.

About those that chart in here, as mentioned this is a starting point for so many, we make friends and just hate to leave if we start charting, move to IVF or are pregnant. Heck I'm an example of that, here I am at 27 weeks pregnant. :) I'm waiting to see BFP's for those that have been here with me for a while.

[MarriedaGoalie]

Ericka: Awesome...well I am glad you are sticking around!! It is nice to have someone that is knowledgeable. This is a time when I'm really going to need it. Thanks!

[bellabonga]

Chelsea, sorry for the BFN!

Looty, here in Germany you can buy monk´s pepper at the pharmacy without a prescription. Still you should talk to your doctor before taking it. It´s available as a liquid and as pills. I´m taking one pill each day since I´ve heard that the liquid tastes horribly. They are small pills (like BCP) and easy to swallow.


We didn´t BD yesterday as I was too tired. I didn´t want to put that much pressure on it and so I decided that BD on O-day and two days before it had to do. If it´s meant to be, it has to do. Apart from that I had just read on a medical website that BD has to take place at least 12 hours before you O and otherwise it would be useless. ;) So just in case that´s right, we will BD each day from CD 10-14 next month.

[risa00]

Happy Birthday Chelsea!!! :)

[bellabonga]

Happy birthday, Chelsea! :)

[Jess71903]

Happy Birthday, Chelsea! So many July B-days in here!

[lauren f s]

Happy Birthday Chelsea!

I had watery CM this morning, so I know ovulation is coming. And it figures, I'm sick with some stomach virus that makes me feel really awful. I'm hoping it's just a 48 hour thing and will be gone today.

[melandtim]

Happy Birthday Chelsea!

Sorry you are sick Lauren. Hope it goes quickly :)

I am on CD 16. Had lots of EWCM last night and some this AM. Seem to have more in the PM. Of course DH decided he needed to work late on our basement. And despite my request for him to wake me up he didn't so I am ticked :mad: Have extremely sharp pains in the left side of my abdomen so I am hopeful I will O soon.

[Chelsea524]

Thanks for the birthday wishes!! So far its turned out to be a pretty lousey birthday but hopefully that will change as its only 8am. Temp was down this morning and so no crosshairs on my chart, I was bummed but ok with that because we really didn't do well at all on BDing so I don't think we would have gotten pregnant anyways. I asked dh to get my perscription filled because he works right next to the pharmacy and went off saying that he didn't want to do that, he didn't want to medicate me to get pregnant, that this whole thing has turned way to scintific and not about just having fun BDing. I told him the only reason I am charting is to see if I am even Oing, that it doesn't tell me I'm going to O and we have to BD and we just got into a little fight about the whole thing, after he left for work I sat down and cried quite a bit. He wants it all to happen naturally and so do I but he thinks even if I don't O at all even 12 months from now he doesn't want to have any medication involved.

Sorry for the long post, just upset at the moment.

[melandtim]

Maybe we can cry together. :( I think guys just don't get it. Your DH sounds a lot like mine. Pardon me for not wanting to be in excrutiating pain for 2 weeks a month. Hope your day gets better :)

[MrsKinnison]

Chelsea ~ I'm sorry your not having a great birthday. I hope it gets better for you!!!

[MarriedaGoalie]

Chelsea: Sorry you're not having a good birthday, but happy birthday anyways!!!

Lauren: Sorry to hear you are sick. I hope it goes away soon!

Well I'm on CD11 today... hubby and I are on a 6 day BD'ing streak. I think we need to take a day or two off and then pick it up around CD 13-15. I think that would be good for TTC... But what do I know? ;)

[bellabonga]

Lauren, I hope you´ll get better soon!

Chelsea, I´ve posted in your journal.

MarriedaGoalie, my DD was conceived on CD 11 and if you´d like to have a girl, it´s best to start some days before you O. So I wouldn´t leave out CD 11 and 12 (at least if you´d like to have a girl). In fact I´m a bit annoyed with myself that I left out CD 12 but who knew that I´d O already on CD 13? :rolleyes: So I hope CD 13-15 isn´t too late for you too.

[Sunshine]

Happy Birthday Chelsea!!!!
I'm sorry you are not having such a great day so far:( And sorry about your little fight with DH too. I dont get men sometimes...........:(
I Still hope you have a GREAT DAY despite everything:D

[looty]

Happy Birthday Chelsea!

Good luck Jess! I am glad I can be someone hero!:p

Sorry about the temp drop Risa, but I am glad we could make your day. Isn't nice to see so many birthday wishes?

I really appreiciate you sticking around and checking on us Ericka. So sweet, plus I think you are one of the more knowledgeable ladies here so it's helpful too. :)

I see, Bella. I don't know if I want to take it or notbut I was wondering what form it was in. I guess I could ask my doctor about it today since it looks like it is pretty useful. You have a great attitude about the bd'ing. I hope it worked!

I hope you feel better by the time you O, Lauren. I'll hope it's a 24 hour bug rather than a 48 hour one. ;) Good luck!

Sorry to hear that your Dh didn't wake you up, Mel. I know how being upset you may have missed it can be but I just looked it up and the EWCM can last for days and you are fetile the whole time. If you still have some today maybe you can still catch that egg.

Chelsea~Sorry you aren't having a gerat birthday right now. I can understand where you're coming from as my Dh used to be that way too. After we tried for several months his story changed a little. After 3 or 4 months he was fine with OPKs. After 6 months he was fine with the fertilty monitor. Now that it's been a year he is the one who has been talking up the testing and was urging me to try to get an earlier appointment. So he may change his mind soon enough...although I hope he doesn't have a chance before you get your BFP. I hope your day turns around.

Marriedagoalie~I think a break might be good if you guys are getting tired. We usually don't go on a streak like that but due to being on vacation and imprending O we did it. I was starting to drag a bit by the end of it (when it was most important) so I would take a break if you can. My DH agrees wholeheartedly with yours. ;)

***Warning TMI alert***
When I wiped this morning I had a lot of EWCM on the toilet paper. I thought this was weird because I thought I already O'ed but maybe not. :confused: I am a little blah about it because we didn't bd last night due to me having my annual today. I thought I already O'ed because I had some pretty slippery CM (don't really check CM but it was just noticeable both times) and had some pains on my side. Hmmm....I guess I will try to get Dh tonight and hope that we covered ourselves. I will be back later today to update what my doctor said and what steps we are going to take. <nervous>

[petunia]

Hope everyone is having a good day.

Happy birthday Chelsea! I'm sorry to hear about your fight with DH, but hope your day is looking up!

So here's a question for all of you.... Is it really possible to TTC without getting totally obsessed? My original thought was DH and I would just take everything as it comes. All of a sudden, I find myself completely wrapped up in TTC, hearing about people who are pregnant, etc. I even feel like every commercial on TV is one for an HPT!!! Babies and pregnancies seem to be everywhere and now I find myself totally fixated. Is this happening with anyone else? Maybe I should just relax.....! :)

[MarriedaGoalie]

bellabonga: Interesting. Well maybe I won't take a break then because I I really want a girl so whatever I can do to increase my chances, I will do! (We already have a boy, mind you.)

looty: Well I'm not really getting tired of it yet so we'll just keep going. ;)

[katiems118]

Ok, AF just showed up, so basically my first cycle off bcp and it was 31 days long.

Chelsea, Happy Birthday, perhaps it will be a better week?

[Sunshine]

Sorry about AF showing up katiems118!!!

[kiki61872]

[QUOTE=katiems118]Ok, AF just showed up, so basically my first cycle off bcp and it was 31 days long.

QUOTE]



thats pretty good. mine was 58days long!!!

[MarriedaGoalie]

katiems118: Sorry about AF, but at least you had a fairly normal cycle and it's not like kiki61872's 58 days.... Eww..that sucks! :(

[katiems118]

MarriedaGoalie- thanks! The charting at Fertility Friend is great, I love that it tells you your possible fertile days and O days, and your next AF day, have you checked it out yet? www.fertilityfriend.com

[MarriedaGoalie]

That thing rocks!! Thank you, katiems118!

[Sunshine]

katiems118 & marriedagoalie
JUST A NOTE!
Fertility friend only shows you your fertile times, forecasted day of AF etc IF you are a paying member, OR still have time on your free trial!
Just so you know!

[MarriedaGoalie]

Thanks for the info, Sunshine! How long is the trial period, do you know?

It's being weird, anyways. For some reason it put an extra period start date in the chart for me and now all my cycle days are messed up. I'm confused! :)

[Ericka_Jarett]

marriedagoalie - do you have the link you can post to your chart, maybe that will help. (it will look like this under sharing, homepage- http://www.fertilityfriend. com /home/ ??????)

Personally, I think since you just got off BCP, you should just slow down a bit, maybe see how this cycle length goes, you don't want to be exhausted and uninterested when it would really matter most. I know it's hard, just don't want you to get let down if you don't get a BFP this month. I tried for 2 yrs to get pregnant, when it happened it was a surprise, since I was 14 weeks when I realized I was even pregnant. After my daughter I was allowed to try again 2 months after and it took me 7 months to get pregnant with my now son. I hope you get a BFP shortly.

You can't really go by that whole if you BD these days you will have a girl and closer to O day, you will have a boy. Here is my chart for this cycle: chart (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/22964)

Thanks looty. Unfortunately was at TTC for so long, didn't have much choice but to learn all I could and still learning now.

[Jess71903]

marriedagoalie- make sure you didn't accidentally put in light flow or something under the Menses/spotting part on the 2nd start date. That's the usual culprit!

petunia- I think most of us get totally wrapped up in it! Just the knowledge that I *could* be pg is exciting and drives my psychosis. You're normal :)

Katiems, sorry about AF but good that you have a nice normal cycle length after coming off BC

I meant to say too, Erika, Thanks for sticking around! You are a big help and a motivation. It CAN happen!!

looty- sorry for the confusing fertile signs. Even knowing everything we know, it can't just be cut and dry, can it?? I hope your dr. can help you understand why it's been a year and what you can do to keep it from getting any longer!

Chelsea- same to you as looty...sheesh! Why can't signs just be either there or not!! I am sorry this cycle isn't coming together for you. I am equally sorry that DH doesn't understand, but you can't expect him to. I think we all had the hope of it all just happening naturally, but that's just not realistic for some of us. Don't feel guilty for wanting to know what's going on with your body. Heck, I wish they had told us about charting in high school health class. Not that I was having sex, but it would have been a lot more useful than the crap we did get taught! It is good to know what your body is doing, even if not TTC. I have a feeling he will slowly get used to it if it takes yall a while. Mine sure did. He is the one telling me to make a Dr.s appt now. The ego thing kicked in with him after about 6 month- he was so afraid it was his fault we weren't getting pg, so he bit the bullet and went for a SA. I never would have thought!!!

me- +OPK yesterday and we DTD last night, and hopefully will tonight, so hopefully we'll be covered.

[MarriedaGoalie]

Ericka: I don't want it to seem like I am overly excited to get pregnant this month. The reason I am looking into all this is just because I am interested, not because I am making an effort to get pregnant necessarily. When it happens, it happens. No biggy. :)

I can't seem to figure out the chart thing... how do I link you guys to it?

[katiems118]

MarriedaGoalie- its under Sharing, then home page set up, it shows you the web address for your chart...

[MarriedaGoalie]

Okay, I figured it out. Thanks, katiems118. You can now click on the link in my signature... :)

[Sunshine]

marriedagoalie~I believe the trial lasted for 2 months, I was able to complete 2-27 day cycles before it expired!

[Sunshine]

marriedagoalie~So were you able to figure out yuor chart? What days then was AF here? Just looking at your chart now. Was what day 1 is showing the 1st day AF left? Or was AF the first 4 days?
Sorry, just trying to help:D

[Ericka_Jarett]

That's good married. Didn't mean to seem like you are going crazy with it. Just hate to see when people just coming off BCP get their hopes up and than they fall so fast from disappointment. It's good that you are checking to see what day you are on, how your body works now that you are off BCP and just seeing what happens. The road to TTC is a journey and glad to know you are on it. You have a good attitude and learning what you can is important. Our bodies sure are amazing.

Hope that you get a BFP really soon as well as all the other ladies on here. Pregnancy is an amazing thing and you will all be great mommy's when the day comes. :)

[looty]

Sorry about Af Katie. That stinks. I know that if your cycle is a little longer than you expect it to the reality is harder to take. Hopefully next month will end differently.

Petunia~I agree that it is really ahrd to not get wrapped up in the whole TTC thing. I am pretty relaxed about things generally but like you I swore the minture were TTC everyone was pregnant or had babies. It's an exciting (and sometimes frustrating) thing so it's hard not to get wrapped up in it.

Thanks Jess. I didn't get any outcomes I wasn't expecting but we are moving forward. Read below.

Hope everyone is having a good afternoon.

I am back from my doctor's appointment and she said that according to my info I brought in to her it looks like I am consistently Oing. She did send me to get some blood drawn for check my thyroid level and the prolactin level. She also sent me home with instructions and a cup for DH's semen analysis and general information on infertility testing and treatment. She said if neither of those show anthing we will schedule an HSG. I have heard those are painful so I am hoping to aviod that.

[MarriedaGoalie]

Sunshine: I just put the first day of AF in and that is showing up as CD1. Is that incorrect?

[bellabonga]

Looty, I´ve read so often now that infertility among many other things is often related to the thyroid. I have to get mine checked after the m/c again too. So it´s good that they did some testing. What is a HSG?

[Chelsea524]

Just a fly by post, I am in meetings ALL_DAY today so I will come in and do individual shout outs tonight.

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes, I had a rough day yesterday but I am better today, DH and I have agreed to stop charting for a few months, if I am still having long cycles then we will start again but we will give it at least two cycles first, and for that DH agreed that we can continue TTC even if it puts the due date Oct-Jan, that is his hunting season and its usually busy with him hunting and guiding other hunters, plus christmas season.

[lauren f s]

Just wanted to come by real quick. Had my dr appt yesterday (annual exam) and we talked about TTC. Things seem good, got a prescrip for some vitamins, and we talked a bit.

I've had sticky CM for the past two days, so we're going to get busy and DTD. I also had some cramping yesterday, which makes me feel optimistic about this month.

[Sunshine]

married~No, thats right. The first day of red flow is day 1 of your cycle! I guess I just got confused looking at your chart b/c it doesnt show when you had AF for me, and it looked like you were on a BD marathon....which is kind of early if AF just ended. But your pretty well there now!
Thats all:) Just thought i would ask, also b/c you said your chart was all screwy for some reason!

Chelsea~So are you still going to stick around here? WHatever happens, I will be hoping that this break brings you great luck and a BFP:)
Best of luck to you! And I am happy that today is better for you!

MrsJackson~HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!

lauren f s~Have fun tonight;):D


Nothing new with me, just waiting to get closer to O time so we can start BDing:D

[looty]

Happy Birthday MrsJackson!

Bella~I have heard that about the thyroid too. An HSG is where they shoot dye up in your uterus and tubes to check for blockages and such.

I hope your cycles shorten, Chelsea. I remember when I got to 48 days it was horrible. I can't imagine that beinging the norm or going longer. Itsn't it funny how plans of stopping TTC get changed after you're into it? We did the same thing. Hunting is big around here too. What kind of hunting does your DH do?

Good luck Lauren! Glad everything checked out at the doctors.

How far from O are you Sunshine? I just ask because I know we were on the same timeline before I had such a delayed O.

[MarriedaGoalie]

No problem, Sunshine. I appreciate all the help! :) ...and we are on a BDing marathon. LOL It's not even because of actually trying to conceive. It's weird. Ever since I have been off of birth control, I've really been in the mood. Sorry if that's TMI.

[Sunshine]

looty~I'm set to O on the 15th! My BIRTHDAY:D Hopefully that brings me some luck;)

married~Nope, not TMI at all. I was the same way;):D(And I think you'll find that Nothing is TMI here:) Thats the beauty of this thread:D)

[katiems118]

Im supposed to O on the 22nd, at least I think that is right...we had some bad news today, my husbands mother was just diagnosed with Parkinson's. DH is not taking it very well, and since we live 1000 miles away from them it tough...She told him at our wedding that she wanted a grand daughter, so hopefully we can make that happen this month!

[Sunshine]

I am so sorry katiems118. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[looty]

Sorry to hear the news Katie. You and your Dh are in my thoughts.

[Jess71903]

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Jackson!! I hope you've had a good day!

I am so sorry Katie! That's a tough diagnosis. I hope your husband can deal with things and be ok with it. Treating it has come a long way in the last 10 years. I hope you can give your MIL a grand-daughter (or son) very soon!

Chelsea- I am sorry things have been rough for you, but it sounds like you guys have reached a compromise you can both live with. I hope it works out for you and your cycles regulate on their own!

Me- negative OPK today. Yesterdays was WAY positive- test line was darker than the control. so I guess I O'd sometime yesterday. YAY!

[MarriedaGoalie]

katiems118: I'm so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law!! Finding out news like that completely puts life into perspective, doesn't it? A few months ago when I found out my grandfather had cancer, I wanted to have a baby so badly so that he could see him/her before he passes and since my father-in-law passed away a couple of weeks ago, my husband has been feeling the same way. His mother has lupus and so he wants to make sure that his mother gets to meet our children since his father won't. It's just amazing how it changes everything...

Me: I've been having pains in my side today, like I usually have when I O. We are keeping the BD'ing streak alive! :)

[Lanapoo]

Hello ladies!!!

Well, I'm back from my vacation to see where DH grew up in Montana. I am not even going to attempt shoutouts except to say welcome to all the newbies and good luck to all those BDing, testing, etc :)

And Congratulations to MrsKinnison!!!!

I'm CD23 today, clueless as to when I might have O'd, been drinking like a fish during the 2ww (because that is apparently what you do for entertainment in small town MT :o ), and no symptoms except for sore BB's, which is totally normal. :p

[Jess71903]

Welcome back, Lana! I hope you get good news in a week or so!

[Sunshine]

Welcome back Lana!
WOW, you were pretty close to me being in Montana! Alberta is right above that State! I'm about an hour away from the border!
Sounds like you had a nice time, even if all there was to do was drink;) We travelled on the I15 through Montana heading to Vegas, and it looked like a beautiful state! And we even found a town that my DH shares a name with! LOL!

Jess~YAY for O'ing:D

[risa00]

Just getting on for the first time today.. Happy Birthday MrsJackson!!!! :)

[Squee]

This thread is moving crazy fast! Ill just do some replies..

Bellabonga The weird thing is I have a pretty regular cycle its almost always 28days. The only problem I seem to be having at the moment is no Oing. Its a new therm this month so maybe Ill try both next month and see if thats the problem. Thanks for the suggestion tho!

Robynscott I have very irregular waking times so what I do is have my alarm set for 7:30am(Im never up before then) every morning and take it then fall back to sleep. As long as your therm has memory its fine. Tho once or twice I have fallen asleep with the them still going to wake up a couple of hrs later with it floating around in the bed lol:o

Looty Main reason I think it will be is that Im pretty sure that after about cd 16 if I dont O Im not going to and af will arrive on time or maybe a couple of days late. Im prety regular with af showing up tho. Im not sure really tho. Unless I actually had blood tests telling me that I was Oing I wouldnt fully trust being told I am by anything like charting or even OPKs it just doesnt seem real sometimes. Hard to explain I guess:confused:


Im pretty sure I still havnt Oed I would expect af to arrive in about 8days. I will be away when shes expected so hopefully I wont be too upset when she does.

[Chelsea524]

Happy Birthday (yesterday) MrsJackson!

Looty, Hope you can avoid the HSG by getting a BFP this month! DH is a duck hunter, the longest hunting season around here I think, I’m pretty much a widow from Oct through mid January.

Ericka, I’m so glad you are sticking around with us, you are getting pretty close, I remember with DS#2 when the count down days got below 100 I was so excited.

Katie, sorry about your husbands mother, sending good thoughts your way

Lauren, glad you had a good dr appt, is sticky CM come before or after O? I have no idea but for some reason thought it came right after O, either way, hope you catch the egg!!

Sunshine, yes I will be sticking around here, still ttc but no more charting, at least not for a few more months.

Married, have fun BDing, hope you catch the egg

Jess, Yay on Oing, I hope you caught the egg!!!

Do we have any testers at all??? Good luck anyone that is testing and happy BDing to all those waiting to O!!

Nothing new with me, CD 62, third day on provera just waiting to finish it up and hopefully af will show quickly afterwards.

[Sadie]

I will be testing soon. I am at CD27, and I think 8 DPO. I'm going to try to hold off until Wednesday. I'm not even sure if I have any tests left, I guess I need to check that. I'm hopeful, but not really expecting to get a BFP. I'm not sure why--we did an excellent job of covering all the bases this cycle, but maybe I have just seen too many BFNs to believe we'll get a +. We are going on vacation next month, part of which will be at Disney World, so at least if I'm not PG I can ride all the rides without worrying and get my drink on by the pool every day. :D

[Squee]

Goodluck Sadie!

[pewee9196]

I will be testing this week. I don't think I am. Very stressful month with very little BD or focus on getting PG. IF we are then we are very lucky! Our original plan was not to start TTC until after this week but we started a little early!

[Sunshine]

Good Luck Sadie and peewee!

[Ericka_Jarett]

thanks Chelsea. It is probably going to be shorter than my signature states, since will probably deliver around 37 weeks instead of 40. (diabetes and cervix issue) So anywhere from 6.5 - 9 weeks to go. Hoping for more time though for baby to keep baking. Time seems to be flying at least for the first few months, of course now with bedrest it feels like it's dragging on.

[looty]

Good luck Sadie and Peewee! I hope you will get us on a streak for July.

We dropped Dh's SA off this morning and they said the dr will have the results tomorrow morning so we'll see if there are any issues there. Dh is sure it is him, but who knows. If I don't get Af by the 18th I will test. I should be 14 DPO and I have a dental appointment where they will want to take xrays. Keeping my fingers crossed so we don't have to worry about any of this testing.

[caseybear]

Hello Ladies!
I am hoping some of you can help me out with a few questions. I just started charting this cycle and am wondering what norm temps are. I am on CD 16 and my highest temp was on CD8 at 98.1 and my lowest has been 97.7. we BD'd on CD 8. I have been having strange cramps for the past couple of days and have also been nausiated (sp). What do you think? I'm new to this and don't want to get my hopes up too soon. CD8 seems too soon to O, however my temps didn't drop very much after that. Any comments would be great! Thanks :)

Our stats :)
Me: Casey (25)
DH:Trevor (26)
Married: Nov 5th, 2005
TTC: on and off since wedding- First cycle charting June06

[bellabonga]

Mrs.Jackson, happy belated birthday!

Katie, I´m sorry about your MIL. My grandpaIL has Parkinson too but he refused to get treatments (he is over 80 and has lived with Parkinson for over 15 years now). But as far as I know the treatments have improved enormously. I´m sending you good thoughts.

Sadie and Pewee, good luck testing!

Looty, I hope your DH´s SA comes back with a positive result!

Caseybear, welcome! I´ve never charted, so I have no clue.


Nothing really new here. I went for another hcg-test today first thing in the morning to see whether it finally dropped. Yesterday night I thought about it and slightly panicked because I thought that I might find out today if I´m pg or not by the result. But then I realized that I´m only 6DPO. As far as I know you can get a BFP at 10DPO with an EPT that gets positive at a hcg level of 10. According to that even if I were pg the hcg had to be >10 at 6DPO.

So there´s no way I could know today whether I am pg or not. My level probably still won´t be zero and I can´t tell anything from whether it´s 10 or 16. I´m quite relieved by that because although I do not think it might have happened that soon, there´s still hope left. :D At least my skin got rather bad :( and that usually happens when some sort of hormonal change takes place. Might be because I stopped the pill but I also had that at the beginning of my pregnacy and during the m/c.

I will still try to wait with testing until 16-20DPO if AF doesn´t show up earlier and if I don´t lose patience...

[melandtim]

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

I am on CD 19 and no O again so I am making an appointment with my doctor today to get started on fertility drugs. I am hoping I can get an appointment with her quickly so I don't lose another month.

[Jess71903]

Looty- I will be checking back to see how the #s on your DH turned out. Mine was sure it was him too, and his were great. I'll be thinking about you today!
Seems like there are a few of us at various places in the 2WW. I hope it brings us a string of BFPs!!!

caseybear- you might want to head over to the charting thread. A few of us in here chart, but that's just because we started out seeing what happens and never left. Also, when you go over there, post the link to your chart so we can look at what you're talking about.

[MarriedaGoalie]

Well I'm on CD15. I don't know if I'm reading too much into things, but I really have felt different the last couple of days. I have just felt really "relaxed". I honestly don't know how to explain it, but we'll see if it amounts to anything. I'm pretty sure I O'd on Friday (CD12). That seems really early to me, but I had some pains in my side, which gives me some indication that I might have O'd. Anyways, we'll see. I'll probably just wait to see if/when AF shows up. :confused:

[lauren f s]

DH and I had a good weekend, so I'm hoping this will be the month for us. I had lots of EWCM Friday-Sunday. I had some cramping on Friday and CM is watery today and will likely be dry by Wednesday, so I think I must have ovulated over the weekend. Let's hope so, poor DH is exhausted :p !

[katiems118]

MarriedaGoalie- I would start temping and see if you Oed, then you will also know when AF will show up because your temperature will go down. It worked for me.

[looty]

Welcome Caseybear! I have no experience charting but I would say generally, even though every woman is different, that CD 8 is a little too early to O. It could be possible, I suppose.

Bella~I hope the SA comes back positive too. I will probably end up calling this afternoon if I haven't heard anything because I am already ansty. I am hoping that you are pg, but I have no idea if it would show up on the hcg or not. I am totally clueless about that stuff. I hate those hormonal breakouts. I get those before Af too. Boo!

Sorry to hear that you still aren't Oing Mel. I think that it's great that you are getting to the dr early. I hope you are able to get your O regualted and a BFP really quickly!

Hey Jess! I don't know if my dr is going to call today or not. The lab tech told me that they would have the results this morning, so I assume they would. I don't know if she is going to wait until she has all the results or not. I thought if she didn't call today I would call tomorrow but I will probably cave and call this afternoon. I hope we get a string of BFPs too!

I hope your relaxation is a good sign of things to come for you Marriedagoalie. CCD 12 is early for me to O but it isn't too early for me to believe it could happen. If you had the pains I would say you are probably right. Wishing you a BFP in about 2 weeks!

Sounds like you and your DH covered yourselves really well, Lauren. I hope that results in a BFP!

[Sunshine]

I dont have time to post individual SO's but I just wanted to let you all know that I am thinking of you and hoping for you all to either O, or to see your BFP, or for you to see AF so you can get started on a new cycle:D

For me, I am just waiting to start the marathon BD:) A little early for me as I am on CD 9 today and I normally O on day 14, but we have been having some fun just in case too;)
Best of luck to everyone!

[anniegirl]

Hello Everyone! I have been MIA for a crazy long time. Apologies. I was trying to keep the TTC process low stress (of course I FAILED MISERABLY). I have, however, been lurking faithfully. Nothing new to report for me. I am on CD 13 and waiting to O.

Two quick questions. Has anyone heard of green tea delaying O? I read one post to that effect and it scared me. I've been drinking green tea and grapefruit juice religiously and would hate to think that the longer cycles I've been having are from the green tea. Also, I know others have posted this question a few months back, but how do you tell the diff between CM and "contributed fluids"? I used to think that I could tell, but I now realized that I was dead wrong. And since we BD right when I should see EWCM, I just never know. I really don't think that I make any. Also, how do you tell the diff b/n CM and well, how to put this delicately, arousal fluids? I read the section in TCOYF on the subject, and remain as confused as ever. I can just imagine taking a cup of water in the bathroom at work and attempting to obtain a sample of fluid to test for whether it floats or sinks ... oy .... i never thought that I would spend this much time and energy on cervical fluid ........

I am trying to do selected shout outs as I make my way back into the thread... apologies if I missed pple, I am just so behind.

Marriedagoalie, I totally hear you on the BD marathon after BCP. a few times when we decided to "conserve swimmers" for better timing, i was pretty pissed. some days i feel like a teenage boy:o

katie, I am so sorry about your mother-in-law. i hope you have some good news soon to bring much needed cheer to the family. our thoughts are with you

Jess, congrats on Oing. I just love seeing that second line turn dark (gotta get at least one positive test a month, right?) :D I am sure you covered all your bases, but I was told that you want to also BD the day after the positive OPK (and perhaps even the day after that) since it is just a predictor. we had stopped too early one cycle, so just wanted to mention it.

lanapoo, welcome back from your vacation. hoping for good news for you soon.

Chelsea, wishing you AF, odd as that sounds around here.

Good luck Sadie and Peewee and any other testers.

Looty, goodluck with the SA results.

Caseybear, CD 8 seems a little early, but who knows? Hope this is it for you. Perhaps the ladies in the charting thread would know?

Bella, good luck with the test.

Lauren, sounds like you guys had great timing .


Not sure if you are still here, but CONGRATULATIONS Mrs Kinnison!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D I was SO thrilled to learn of your BFP. I was feeling down, and when you were posting about things taking longer than you expected, I was just nodding my head in agreement as I read. I haven't been trying for that long, but after years of worrying about an "oops" and stressing, I guess I had on some level expected an unrealistically fast BFP. I keep reminding myself that this is a random process. It's like playing cards, even if the odds are good that you win, some win on their first try and some don't. And just because it didn't happen instantly, doesn't mean it won't happen the next month. It is just random and I need to be patient. I have no idea if that made any sense. I guess my point is that I was feeling down just like you and then you got your BFP. It just gave me hope that (even if it is not this month or next) my BFP may be around the corner. H&H 9 moths to you!!!!

[pacificbliss]

I just wanted to pop in and say hello and good luck. I have been lurking along looking for BFPs.

bellabonga I'm crossing my fingers for you and hope you get a positive soon.

looty I'll check back here this afternoon and see if you got the results back. Good luck!!!

Lauren don't you just love weekend Os? Now for the waiting...

Sorry for the flyby post. I know I missed a bunch of you but wnated you to know I'm cheering for you.

~~~~~~BABYDUST~~~~~~

[caseybear]

Thanks everyone who replied. I too think CD8 is too early, but I will post over in the charting thread and see if anyone has anything to offer! Thanks everyone and good luck! :)

[Lanapoo]

Hello everyone :)

Jess - Yay for Oing!

Sunshine - Too funny that we were close by you. It's a beautiful state. I've also learned that I'm not meant to live in a small town where everyone knows you and there is only a bar for entertainment :D

Chelsea524 - Hopefully AF showed soon and you can get started on a fresh cycle!
Sadie and Pewee9196- Good luck with testing!

Looty - Hope the test results turn out good.

Bellabonga - Keeping my fingers c