The Maybe Mamas: Still trying to TTC #1 in 2006

[MaybeMamas]

Welcome! If you are thinking 2006 is the first year you will try to see your first BFP (Big Fat Positive pregnancy test), this is the thread for you. Whether you are on the fence or just counting down days, you are more than welcome here. TTC (Trying To Conceive) is not always an easy decision to make.
How will a new baby change your life?
Is DH on board?
Are you healthy enough?
What do your finances look like?
How can you minimize stress once you make your decision to TTC?
Can you begin to see yourself as a mommy?? This group is designed to allow you to ask such questions in a friendly (and yes, sometimes rambunctious) atmosphere. Feel free to lurk, but we encourage you to join. The more the merrier!

Once you do decide to take the plunge and join, please list your stats in RED in your first post.

CC Name:
Me: Name, age
DH: Name, age
Married: Date
TTC start date: Date
Any other children:
Miscellaneous Info:


*Additionally, please posts all updates in RED.

The threadmistresses are Honeygirl and LadyD088.


[B]Probably Mamas:

E's Princess - BFP 6/2/06 EDD: 2/7/07
Felicity - BFP 6/9/06 EDD: 2/19/07
MrsHill - BFP 6/15/06 EDD: 2/23/07
Shimmerstar - BFP 6/21/06 EDD: 3/3/07
Sherb - BFP 7/4/06 EDD: 3/14/07
sherb - BFP 7/4/06 EDD: 3/14/07
miaclear - BFP 7/10/06 EDD: 3/20/07
Pewee9196 - BFP 7/15/06 EDD: 3/25/07
Tonysweetie - BFP 8/22/06 EDD: 4/24/07
Sunshine - BFP 8/22/06 EDD: 5/5/07
L&D Nurse - BFP 9/21/06 EDD: 6/4/07
Risa00 - BFP 10/7/06 EDD: 6/13/07
Magrat - BFP 10/9/06 EDD: 6/19/07
Elissa - BPF 10/20/06 EDD: 6/27/07
Stevesbabygirl - BFP 10/14/06 EDD: 6/17/07
smittenk - BFP 10/16/06 EDD: 6/25/07
RobynScott - BFP 11/04/06 EDD: 7/10/07
Cath2005 - BFP 11/27/06 EDD: 8/7/07
climberchic - BFP 11/25/06 EDD 8/7/07
polarama - BFP 11/21/06 EDD: 8/5/07


Actual Mamas:
Amaye- BFP 11/8/05, baby girl: Mia Annalie born on 7/22/06
Mrs.Tim- BFP 12/6/05 baby boy: Ryan James born on 8/8/06
cocoa-femme- BFP 11/29/05 baby boy: Dylan Alexander born on 8/10/06
Aletheia- BFP 12/20/05 baby boy: Oliver Rudy born on 8/26/06
Camdynlyn- BFP 12/26/05 baby girl: Mia Lynn born on 9/2/06
batgirl- BFP: 1/5/06 baby boy: Ben born on 9/20/06
brenda - BFP: 1/21/06 baby girl: Elizebeth Ann born on 9/29/06
roxygirl - BFP 1/29/06 baby girl: Kendall Renne born on 10/9/06
mandersald - BFP 4/1/06 baby boy: Noah Benjamin born on 11/2/06
BethIrish - BFP 3/11/06 baby boy: Patrick Robert born on 11/9/06
Bijouparvin - BFP 3/13/06 baby girl: Molly June born on 11/22/06
rosa727- BFP 3/23/06 baby boy: Grady Eric born on 11/27/06

[MaybeMamas]

The Baby Dance has already begun for...


AllyLeigh
Me: 25
DH: 25
Married: September 24, 2005
TTC start date: July 2006
Miscellaneous Info: We just had this talk last night, so this is pretty exciting to be able to have a set date to start TTC. I am thrilled!!! I have been waiting forever to start.

Amuse Bouche
Me: Cait, 27
DH: DH, 26
Married: March 1, 2003
TTC start date: October, 2006?
Any other children: We have a dog who runs our household.
Miscellaneous Info: DH is still in school, which is driving a lot of the will we/won't we dilemma.

Annette
Me: Annette, 28
DH: Mike, 28
Married: Nov 2001
TTC start date: October
Any other children: none

bex
Me: Bex, 28
DH: D, 29
Married: 05/18/02
TTC start date: May 2006
Any other children: 2 kitties

BsstGrl
Me: Cheri, 29
DH: Brad, 29
Married: 9/14/02
TTC start date: Nov. 2006
Any other children: Just 2 basset hounds (Max & Toby)

Byrd's Boogie
Me: Boogie, 32
DH: Byrd, 33
Married: May 5, 2005
TTC start date: May/June 2006
Any other children: 1 step son and 1 furbaby
Miscellaneous Info: Myomectomy 2/24, just waiting for the green light

clammyinsf
Me: carol, 29
DH: dave, 32
Married: 5/29/04
TTC start date: looking at oct'06
Any other children: no
Miscellaneous Info: finally, the baby fever has tipped the scales for me from being scared sh*tless of motherhood to actually being excited about the prospec. i'm currently reading TCOYF, bought my basal thermometer and we're planning to use the time between now and the end of this year to figure out some things (finances, etc).

ggclark
Me: Gina 26
DH: Jimmy 29
Married: December 17, 2005
TTC start date: May, June 2006
Any other children: no
Miscellaneous Info: I am a kindergarten teacher so timing of when TTC is important (summer off)

filmgirl7
Me: Carrie 28
DH: Jeremy 32
Married: January 7, 2006
TTC start date: August 2006, at the extreme latest!
Any other children: no
Miscellaneous Info: Originally, Jer and I were supposed to get married last summer, and we wanted to TTC immediately. However, since we got married in January, and as a non-tenured teacher, I didn't want to be due in the fall, we had to wait until the summer.

Honeygirl
Me: Anne
DH: Honeyboy (not his real name)
Married: 2003
TTC start date: May
Any other children:just a furbaby, our IG Dante
Miscellaneous Info: LPD, infertilty - unsp, clomid 50mg

Inda
Me: 36
DH: 39
Married: 2002
TTC start date: 01/06

irish74
Me: Clare, 31
DH: Bill, 35
Married: June 19, 2004
TTC start date:
Any other children: only our dog, Sonny
Miscellaneous Info: Charted since August 2003, m/c 2/19 and 8/9/06

Jazz
Me: Stacy, 31
DH: E
Married: 6/21/03
TTC start date: August?
Any other children: No, but one darling doggie.

j*east
Me: j*east, 31
DH: T, 31
Married: July 2004
This will be our first!
Last BCP: Will be April 2, 2006

jen
Me: Jen, 31
DH: S, 34
Married: June 04
TTC start date: August 06
Any other children: our dog

jimmysgirl424
My Age: 34
DH's Age: 35
Married: 4/24/2005
TTC: September 2006
Any Other Children: No

JLRenheos
Me:29
DH:33
Married: 4/21/01
TTC start date: anytime after September
Any other children: n/a

Jude29
Me: Kelley, 28
DH: age 31
Married: June 2005
TTC start date: Jun-Dec 06
Any other children: 0

LadyD088
Name: Debbie, 30
DH: Ryan, 29
Married: 5-8-04
TTC Date: 2-2006 Back at it 10/2006 (postponed due to moving)
Other Kids: none
Misc Info: Chem PG/MC 5-2006

la Mer
Me: Meredith, 30
DH: Dominic, 32
Married: August 23 2003
TTC start date: September 2006
Any other children: just our pup MacGyver

lege
Me: Laura, 30
DH: D, 31
Married: July 31, 2004
TTC start date: Jan 2006
Any other children: 2 cats :-)

Little Angel '77
Me: Alicia -29
DH: Seth -30
Married: 2004
TTC start date: April/May
Any other children:just a furbaby, Nomar and Nala
Miscellaneous Info: Own a photography business, so I have to "plan" BDing months I am aiming for a Dec/Jan Baby

[MaybeMamas]

mb1197
Me: Bernadette - 30
DH: Michael - 34
Married: 9-14-02
TTC start date: April 2006
Any other children: 2 cats and a puppy

merjmo
Me: Meredith, 29
DH: Dan, 29
Married: October 2, 2004
TTC start date: Sept?
Any other children: My two kitties!
Miscellaneous Info: I'm starting a grad school program in the fall, and I want one full year at school before having a baby. Therefore September is the earliest we'll start TTC.

motray36
Me: Tracy, 25
DH: Keith, 25
Married: June 25,2004
TTC start date: July 2006
Any other children: we have a cat, Holly, that my MIL calls her grandchild
Miscellaneous Info: Charting since August 2004

MrsR
Me: Jessica, 31 (will be 32 in March )
DH: Matt, 33
Married: October 18, 2003
TTC start date: June 2005
Any other children: we have two furbabies, Bella and Sophie (see above)

MrsWilson
Me: Jan, 26
DH: Michael, 29
Married: 10/10/04
TTC: August 2006 (or if we win the lottery, as soon as we get a house and move out of the barn!)
Child: Scout, our beagle born on our wedding day!

numberlady
Me: Kelby, 31
DH: Steven, 43
Married: May 19, 2002
TTC start date: May
Any other children: None
Miscellaneous Info:m/c @ 7w3d

Pugzy
My age: 28, 29 on the 26th
DH age: 28
Married 5/22/04
TTC start date: August or September 2006
Other kids: Our little pug

raven077
Me: Karen 28
DH: Kyle 30
Married: October 2005
TTC start date: Nov/Dec 2006
Miscellaneous Info: A severe degenerative disc problem

Sami
Me: Sami, 28
DH: Matt, 29
Married: 2005
TTC start date: Could be October, could be sooner or later though!
Any other children: Two kitties

Sarah051504
Me: Sarah, 29
DH: Jason, 29
Married: 5/15/04
TTC start date: Pre-TTC Dr. appointment Feb 9th, if everythign goes well, should start CD1 of first cycle a week later on the 15th or 16th.
Any other children: 4 furbabies, 2 dogs, Sammy and Chewy, and 2 cats, Joule and Yoda
Miscellaneous Info: PCOS

SQ2
Me: 28
DH: 28
Married: August 2004
TTC start date: August 2006
Any other children: none

teacher_jessica
Me: Jessica, 29
DH: Brad, 32
Married: July 23, 2005
TTC start date: April 2006
Any other children: No other Little one!
Miscellaneous Info: Only known health issue is that I'm hypoglycemic

wcbrenda
Me: Brenda, 32
DH: Sweetie, 36
Married: Sept 17, 2005
TTC start date: Sept 17, 2005
Any other children: Not even a pet, yet.
Miscellaneous Info: He knocked me up on the honeymoon, but I miscarried in November. We started trying again in January.

[MaybeMamas]

And it is starting soon for...
Who Knows...

QueenofCA
Me: Melinda, 25
DH: A., almost 31
Married: July 23, 2005
TTC Start Date: Who knows?
No other children

Moving to 2007


Kanga1622
Me: 26
DH: 28
Married: 08/31/02
TTC start date: Feb 06-Oct 06, starting again in March 2007
Any other children: our pup, 2
Miscellaneous Info: Charting TTA since July 2003

Lynzeyhal
Me: Lindsey, 28
DH: Dan, 24
Married: 10-30-2003
TTC start date: Dec 2005
Any other children: Our kitties Webster 5 and Ashley 3
Miscellaneous Info: Diabetic

[MaybeMamas]

*This is a collection of tips, not a to-do list. If it's your first month, take a deep breath and see what your body can do by itself! Of course, some of these are good ideas even during your first month-- like taking PNV for 3 months prior to BD. Use your common sense!

CM supporting tricks
1. Grapefruit juice: Supposedly helps boost CM production. Plus, it's just good for you.
2. Robitusin: Robitussin is a brand name of a product that is based on guaifenesin, an expectorant. There are other guaifenesin based cough syrups also (Equate also has one). It is used in TTC to thin the CM mucus to make it more sperm-friendly. 1-2 tsp. twice daily until ovulation. Make sure the product only contains guaifenesin without added decongestants or antihistamines, which could dry your CM.
BEWARE extromethorphan, an ingredient in some cough medicines, may cause birth defects. (from: tryingtoconceive.com)
3. Green Tea: Reputedly also helps with EWCM. Drink as much as possible starting CD1 up to O. I think there are also capsules out there. Consider decaf if you don' usually have caffeine.
4. Stop taking antihistamines: Claritin, etc. dry you up. Stop taking them a couple weeks before O if you can.
5. Take Evening Primrose Oil: EPO is used to increase the amount of EWCM. The dose is 3000 mg once daily. Discontinue EPO when your thermal shift occurs as it can cause uterine contraction which may hinder implantation of the embryo in the uterus. (Also taken from: tryingtoconceive.com).

Nutritional Tricks
6. Prenatals 3+ months prior: Folic acid prevent neural tube defects
7. Men's multi with zinc, A, selenium for DH: Supports spermies
8. No Caffeine: Research shows that too much caffeine can reduce your ability to absorb iron and increase your risk for stillbirth. Avoid coffee, tea, and colas or switch to decaf to increase your chances of getting pregnant. If you are a complete caffeine junkie, then the safe limit would be a cup a day. Try switching to a milkshakes which will boost your calcium as well and assist in conception. (from babyhopes.com).
9. No (or little) refined sugars and carbs: because it isn't good for you? What else?
10. Yams: possible chemical that encourages ovulation... and maybe hyperovulation (think fraternal twins)
11. No Peas: from maplekitty's post on page 2: "...a study conducted in India...what they discovered was that a natural chemical found in peas - called M-xylohydroquinone - did appear to have contraceptive effects....were found to cut pregnancy rate up to 60 percent. In men, who took the pea capsule, sperm counts droped by some 50 percent."
12. No soy or avacados: interferes/mimics estrogen production
13. No peanutbutter and no spinach: Apparently they deplete calcium, which is really important in building a baby.
14. pineapple during LP: Helps with implantation???

Exercise Tricks
15. Regular Exercise: (30 minutes 4 days a week). You shouldn't start a new exercise program when pregnant, but you can continue one; many women think it helps with labor and energy during PG
16. Kegel's Exercises:L&D easier, bladder control is a good thing
17. Tummy Crunches: L&D easier

Pre-conception Visit Issues
18. Rubella Vaccination:* make sure you're still immune from childhood immunizations; not a good thing to catch while PG
19. Renew Tetanus Shot: can't get one while PG even if you do step on a rusty nail.
20. Consider the cystic fibrosis testing question.: visit that link.
21. Consider getting a Flu Shot: Getting a really high fever in early pregnancy is no good.
22. Visit http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pre...=68&submit.y=5
*for more info on vaccinations, as well as other pre-TTC advice, see here:
CC "What to do before TTC" thread

[B]Miscellaneous Tricks & Advice
23. Red Raspberry Leaf Tea: Helps tone the uterus and muscles of the pelvic region. Also a highly nutritive ingredient and "powerful fertility-promoting herb, especiallly when used with pepermint".
24. Consider baby aspirin: see tryingtoconceive.com. (End of the page.)
25. Start a baby/pregnancy binder: There is so much to know! Might as well use your anxious waiting time productively.
26. X-Rays: Get dental xrays done if it's been a long time; no xrays while PG.
27. Go Horseback Riding: no horseback riding while PG
28. Chart!: know that window of sweet fertile opportunity!
29. Meditate, avoid depression: supposedly helps somehow, and after reading this list you'll need to take a couple of deep breaths.

[B]DTD Tricks
30. BD schedule: Statistically best to BD every fertile day so long as there is no sperm count problem (according to TCOYF).
31. Hips up, headstands, general pelvic up body contortions:go spermies, go! Hey, it can't hurt.
32. Morning Nookie: Higher sperm counts in the morning
33. Get turned on:: the more aroused the woman, the better environment for conception?

[MaybeMamas]

Recommended websites...

www.babytalkin.com
www.ovusoft.com
www.babycenter.com
www.storknet.com
www.babyfit.com
www.1800diapers.com/index.aspx

For more sites, check out the first pages of the following groups: TTC w/ Charting, Seeing What Happens, and Still At It.

[MaybeMamas]

Reserved for recommended books...[FONT="Book Antiqua"]

Taking Care of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler, MPH. Also known as "TCOYF", and referred to many ladies here as the bible of fertility.

The Conception Chronicles byPatty Doyle Debano, Courtney Edgerton Menzel, Shelly Dicken Sutphen
Reviewed by: eli1126 (Beth)
Overall this book is mainly about couples who can't get pg without medical assistance. It is informative for those who may want to see a step by step process for dealing with IF.
What I didn't like about the book:
-Not everyone deals with IF and it comes off as being that it's so difficult to get pg that *everyone* may have problems and or need medical assistance to conceive.
-tends to be glib about the message boards. Yes baby dust may be corny to some, but well wishes never go out of style.

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For a fun read (like bridget jones diary/sex and the city)
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From j*east:
I've only bought The Mother of All Pregnancy Books. I'm planning to get as many as I can from the library first. I love books, but some are just worth reading once and some I'll consult often.

Here are the titles I've previewed and will probably buy:
Misconceptions by Naomi Wolf
Birthing from Within by Pam England
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon
The Whole Pregnancy Handbook by Joel Evans

Still need to preview:
TCOYF
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
Husband Coached Childbirth by Robert Bradley
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by Penny Simkin

Previewed and won't buy:
What To Expect When You're Expecting
Your Pregnancy Week by Week by Glade Curtis

I'm aiming for NCB, so that definitely influences my thinking. I'll almost definitely be using a birth center and MW, so I look for books that are open to that and not just, "Go to the hospital and get an epidural." I need more information!

From Lynzy AHL:
Skimmed/Read first 9 chapters of Hanci Goer's Thinking Woman's guide to a better birth (I think that's the title) Review: Very informative and sites TONS of references for PRO nat. Non-invasive birth. Would purchase just to use as reference to reinforce birth plan with caregiver and hospital staff.

Mayo Clinic Complete Book of Pregnancy & Baby's First Year - FREE from my state farm agent
** Very clinical and science fact based. Lists many of the standards of maternal/prenatal care and common afflictions

Thinking Womens Guide to a Better Birth - Henci Goer
** PRO natural child birth. States Pros and Cons of many common practices. Great resource for reinforcing birth plan with practitioner/hospital

Spiritual Midwifery - Ina May Gaskin
** Ugh this book is different. Many natural birth stories to inspire if you can look past the pictures of hippy chicks with longer pit hair than your husband's. Back was filled with more science/medical information for midwives. A little to do-it-myself.

The Nursing Mother's Companion - by Kathleen Huggins
** Very little to do with latching/good habits but HUGE amts of focus on issues and corrections. Helpful reference AFTER birth

29th August, 2005. 10:35 pm. BABY BOOK REVIEWS THUS FAR (Con't.)
Hypno Birthing - The Mongan Method - Marie F. Mongan
**Not bad gives some very good insites and techniques for relaxing includes CD

Husband~Coached Childbirth - Robert Bradley
*** Right on par with my thoughts on labor and delivery will read this and hopefully take the class if I can talk my husband into 12 weeks of classes if not I'm going to need a birth partner I'll be accepting volunteers next JULY HAHA

Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way - Susan McCutcheon
*Read above said book and leaved the dated photos of this one behind. Basically reads like classroom instruction

Easing Labor Pain, The complete guide to a more comfortable and rewarding Birth - Adrienne B Lieberman
* Worth reading, but from the library

Planning for Pregnancy, Birth,& Beyond - American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
*** Planning on buying this in the next few weeks as it has whole section on pre-conception like the mayo clinic book but less clinical

Pregancy SUCKS - Joanne Kimes

Pregancy SUCKS for Men - Joanne Kimes
*** FUN pregancy books want them both and to use the second book to announce my BFP to Dan

Complete book of Breastfeeding - Marvin S Elger
Liked the nursing mother's companion layout and style much better

Womanly art of Breastfeeding - TIT NAZIS err I mean LaLeche League International
Uh I got it breast is best other than that I like the Nursing mother's companion better and it beats the dated pics in this one worth checking out from library for the info but not worth my hard earned bucks to buy

Gentle Birth Choices - Barbara Harper
*** CD - Appendix - Chapter devoted to Water Birth (www inntertradions com for related books/information)

[MaybeMamas]

Did you become a Probably Mama (you got your BFP)? Please share your single most important piece of advice with the Maybe Mamas!

"Chart before TTC! But if you find yourself getting obsessive, take a step back. Stress is not going to help you." -Aletheia

[MaybeMamas]

We're more than 1/2 way through 2006 ladies, we still have 4 months left to get the BFP this year!!!!


Open for Posting!!!

[SQ2]

Slight update in my info:

We're both 28 now and started TTC earlier this month! :D

SQ2
Me: 28
DH: 28
Married: August 2004
TTC start date: August 2006
Any other children: none

[sea74]

DH is now 36 and I'm 32. Thanks!

[magrat]

I'm 27 now.

[stevesbabygirl]

We're not TTC yet. Put us down for December, thanks :D!

[MaybeMamas]

Updated to Here.

[kanga1622]

Me: 26
Any other children: our pup, 2


Just a quick flyby post. Work has been crazy busy but fun so life has been hectic. We're still waiting to O so no news here. Our anniversary is this weekend so hopefully we can get in a lot of TTC time. :p

Good luck to anyone testing or catching that egg this weekend.

[Annette]

subscribing

[Amuse Bouche]

We're still aiming for October, but I pulled a chart of due dates, and I don't think we'd want to get pg until November at the ABSOLUTE earliest.

I've been taking prenatals and they give me terrible heartburn -- does anyone have a rec for good ones?

[jen]

Hi Girls... long time no talk! :)

I'm pretty sure I O'ed yesterday (I can feel it--how convenient).... hubby was away, so next month we begin operation baby. OMG! :eek: I wasn't really ready this month anyway (go figure).

PRENATALS: I find with mulit-vitamins that it is best to take them on a full stomach to avoid any unpleasent side effects!

[jimmysgirl424]

We're still aiming for October, but I pulled a chart of due dates, and I don't think we'd want to get pg until November at the ABSOLUTE earliest.

I've been taking prenatals and they give me terrible heartburn -- does anyone have a rec for good ones?

Target's brand of prenatals called Rainbow Light have been very highly recommended by multiple ladies over in the pregnancy threads. :)

[jimmysgirl424]

Yay! A thread for me at last!! :D Here's my info:

My Age: 34
DH's Age: 35
Married: 4/24/2005
TTC: September 2006
Any Other Children: No
Misc.Info: We just decided very recently that we wanted to TTC. DH and I were both pretty at ease with the idea of not having kids. Surprisingly enough, it was DH who changed his mind first. Trust me, my jaw hit the floor when he told me that he wanted to be a dad. I was kind of scared about the idea at first, but I'm okay with it now. I finished my last pack of BC on 8/13 and STILL WAITING for AF to show up. We can't TTC till I have at least one normal cycle, so this is a little upsetting to me. I just want my cycle to be normal so we can move on this little project! :)

[sea74]

Any thoughts on this: I STARTED my period (first on since going off the pill) August 15. I started spotting on August 28 and now it’s like I’m having a light period. I don’t think I’ve O’ed yet. Am I having another period? It’s been mostly brownish blood, so that means it’s old, right?


Also, we’re going to start TTC in September!

[katiems118]

My first month off BCP I had my period then about a week later I had spotting for about 3-4 days, then it went away, then it was time for AF again...coming off bcp can do strange things!

[sea74]

Thanks for the response. Now that our time is getting close, I just don't want to find out I have huge issues that are going to make getting PG hard. I know we all feel that way.


I found out yesterday that 3 of my friends are expecting. Two of them are on #3, one is on #2.

[raven077]

DH is now 30. :)

[Julss05]

Now that our time is getting close, I just don't want to find out I have huge issues that are going to make getting PG hard. I know we all feel that way.

Yep! Couldn't agree more.

I don't know if I ovulated or not:confused:. I had the O pains, temp. dropped, climbed somewhat but not a lot. FF didn't detect O either. I started noticing a few months ago that I stopped getting EWCM and my post O temps. have been pretty weak when they use to get into the mid-98s when I was charting a year ago. I'm going to try to eat better and drink green tea to see if that helps.

Good luck to those TTC this month!

[honeygirl]

Julss05 - If you discard the temp on CD12 does it show O?

This thread is getting more quiet, probably b/c most of us have moved to the TTC, SWH or Mommy threads. Anyway, I thought I'd throw out a new QOTD, feel free to add your own.

QOTD: Have you heard of any "must-have" baby gear. If so what, why, where and how much? :)
I'll go first:

What: Bumbo, a infant chair.
Where: http://www.bumboseat.com
Why: It's cute and I think it's nice to have your baby at eye level when you're in the kitchen, etc.
How much: $39

http://www.bumboseat.com/images/Holloween-Bumbo.jpg

[MaybeMamas]

Updated to here. Welcome jimmysgirl424!

Remember to post updates in red.

[Julss05]

honeygirl- I discarded CD12's temp. but it still didn't draw a line. Although this wouldn't be the first time FF didn't detect O when I did. My guess is I ovulated between CD13-15. Isn't there a rule in TCOYF book that says if your temps. are .3 higher than the rest of the temps. that is considered post-o?

QOTD: Have you heard of any "must-have" baby gear. If so what, why, where and how much?
The first thing that came to my mind was the vibrating baby chair AKA bouncer in that episode of "Sex and the City" where Miranda's neighbor comes over to help her after a sleepless night and says "the chair" is a MUST. It's season 5, episode 72 if anyone is wondering. You can bet I'm going to try one of those out!:D A link to one on Amazon is below, it runs about $35 but I think that is worth peace of mind.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005QI1G?v=glance

[eli1126]

QOTD: Have you heard of any "must-have" baby gear. If so what, why, where and how much?

A pack n' play (playyards) you can get one anywhere Target, Babies'R'Us and they can run from $50.00 to $200! My sister who traveled quite a bit with my nieces swears by them.

Beth

[LynzeyAHL]

DH and I both had birthday's

I'm 28 and he's 24

Still at it after 10 months of TTC - Starting Progesterone supplimentation this cycle, looking for a sticky baby after 1 mc and 1 chem pgcy.

[LynzeyAHL]

QOTD: Have you heard of any "must-have" baby gear. If so what, why, where and how much?

A pack n' play (playyards) you can get one anywhere Target, Babies'R'Us and they can run from $50.00 to $200! My sister who traveled quite a bit with my nieces swears by them.

Beth

or if you don't travel much and want something more sturdy (like vacation for a week at the in laws out of state) they still make porta-cribs - sell for around 200 + 20 for an extra thick pad at BRU and they're made of all wood construction so you can use them past the 35lb rec. weight limit on a P&P

[elissa]

We are starting TTC in a month, on our anniversary trip. Had an ultrasound to check for fibroids since having them removed five years ago. At the time my uterus was 20 centimeters long, and now it is down to eight, which is so much better. The largest current fibroid is one inch, so I think all will be good. Have to call the doctor back on Tuesday now that she has had time to review all the pics!

[LadyD088]

Well I have been seriously MIA lately!! Sorry Honey about the Threadmistress duties. Thanks for setting up the new thread!!

My grandmother passed away last Sunday so I was at her funeral last week and just came home this Sunday. It was hard but so glad I went - traveled to West Virginia for the services.

Now I am in FULL Blown moving mode!! We move Sept 22 and I'm moving my mom this Friday (as we are FINALLY getting separate places). So I'm a busy girl. Not much time for internet.

Too much going on. We've decided to just hold off the TTCing until after the move so hopefully October will look like a decent month. Too hard with the move and then relying on me SO much to help out this time around. It only makes sense.

So, I will try to stop by here and there to catch up. I should be back to normal late October with posting and Threadmistress duties!!!

Hope you all are doing well. Welcome to the NEWBIES and Congrats to the BFP!! Hope these last 4 months bring TONS of BFP our way!!

Deb

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED TO HERE

[sea74]

Lady: I'm sorry about your grandmother's passing :( Hopefully moving will be easy on you.


*************

So, I started my period yesterday. This is my second after going off the pill, and like last month, it was only a 25 day cycle. This has me freaking out a bit, but DH keeps tyring to tell me that by body is trying to return to normal after being on the pill for nearly 7 years. However, one of the reasons I went on the pill was because my cycles would sometimes be 30 day, but most times they would be 18-25 days. This has me stressed. Also, I doubt I O'ed this month.
Pluse I'm in my 30s so I'm wondering if I'm going to have issues.

I've been reading TTOYF and I'm going to start charting ... we'll see how that goes.

[Julss05]

LynzeyAHL & elissa-Good luck with TTC next month!

LadyD088-Sorry to hear about your grandma's passing. Don't blame you for putting TTC off until after the move. Moving itself is stressful enough without other stuff going on.

sea74-I agree that charting might be a good idea. My cycles have been wacky the last few months which prompted me to start charting again and I'm glad I did, sort of have peace of mind knowing exactly what is going on.

I should start my period next week. Turns out I did ovulate on CD15 which means I shouldn't have another late period. I'm eating healthier these days for TTC but also for myself and feel better. Sore boobs, why is when we have sore boobs guys want to touch them?!:rolleyes: Have a great weekend everyone!

[LynzeyAHL]

I started my progesterone last night - hopefully AF will stay away! :o

[eli1126]

LynzeyAHL Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

This thread has definitely slowed down, hopefully everyone is doing well!

QOTD: What "alternative" child practices do you think you may try such as co-sleeping, cloth diapers, diaper free training, etc? I put alternative in quotes because it may not have been the best word to use. I mean child practices that go against what is considered the norm.

Beth

[honeygirl]

Deb - Sorry to hear about your grandmother passing. Best wishes on your move, in only 10 days! Having just moved a few months ago I can understand why you want to hold off TTC till it's over.

sea74 - Good luck with charting. I've been doing it for a year and have found the information very valuable.

Sore boobs, why is when we have sore boobs guys want to touch them?
Julss05 - This is so funny and very true! Congrats on eating healthier and feeling better.

LynzeyAHL - How is the progesterone doing? I had a bunch of FPS the first couple of cycles on progesterone. I was so convinced that I was pregnant! Fortunately they didn't seem as bad the following months. Best wishes!

eli1126 - Yes, I agree that the thread has slowed down. I think we all spend more time in other family planning threads. :)

QOTD: What "alternative" child practices do you think you may try such as co-sleeping, cloth diapers, diaper free training, etc?
The only crunchy parenting practices that I'm considering are babywearing and cloth diapers. I've been reading in other new-mom journals and have learned a lot about both of those. We'll see when the time comes though.

Ladies I'm in my best 2ww to date. I'm 12dpo and my temps are really high (highest they've ever been). I'm also really tired and had to pee almost every hr yesterday! Hopefully I'm pregnant, I'll keep you posted.

[Julss05]

QOTD: Hmmm alternative child practices...well DH and I are pretty traditional people, but I may try making baby food from scratch, always thought that would be fun and better for the baby. Other than that we believe giving kids smaller portions of food rather than forcing them to eat all their dinner before getting a treat.

Yeah it has slowed down! I can't come here as often because they are pretty strict about internet usage at work.

honeygirl-Good luck your chart looks great! How long is your normal LP? My temps. are unusually high too at 14DPO but we aren't trying yet so it would be a surprise. When are you testing? I looked at your past charts and noticed the temps. were higher than the others plus spotting with a dip, maybe implantation;) I hate to get your hopes up but that would have me convinced!

[Reenie]

honeygirl Delurking to say that your chart looks AWESOME! I have looked at your chart before because of the LPD (seems to be a problem with me, too, although not diagnosed by the doctor). I hope this is it for you! :D

[honeygirl]

Julss05 - Un-medicated my LP's were getting shorter and shorter (9-11 days), but now that I take progesterone for my LPD they go until I stop the med (around 14dpo).

Julss & Reenie - Thanks for the good wishes, we've only been trying since April but it seems like forever already! I'm going to test again tomorrow (I think) and am hoping for a clear BFP!

[eli1126]

honeygirl Hoping to hear you got a BFP!!

Beth

[kanga1622]

QoTD - cloth diapers, babywearing, gentle discipline, and making our own baby food. It is also considered a bit unusual here to BF but we are really committed to making that work. Some daycares here won't take BF babies. :(

[BerBer]

Well, I just had a miscarriage at 6 weeks 5 days. It really sucked but, I'm already looking forward to TTC again soon. We will probably wait until after my October MP to give me some time to acctually prepare for this pregnancy.

[honeygirl]

I am so sorry for your loss BerBer. Prayers and best wishes for you and your DH.

If you would like to re-post your stats I'll put you back for October.

[L&D Nurse]

Hi All,

I have been MIA from the boards during our move, but now I'm back! I can't believe its September and our TTC start month! My cycles are still a little messed up after going off bcp's, but I had EWCM on the 6th and we BD that night, so if AF hasn't showed by the 20th, I'll be testing!

Good luck to all of you are are TTC. Big hug to BerBer, I'm sorry for your loss.

~L&D Nurse

[eli1126]

BerBer: Sorry for your loss :(

Beth

[Julss05]

BerBer-I'm sorry for your loss:( <hugs> Wishing you the best the next time.

honeygirl-Good luck! Negative test might not mean anything if AF hasn't showed up;).

Well I'm on CD17 and spotting (brownish). I can't remember ever having an LP longer than 16 days. I feel like AF could be here any minute. I'll test tomorrow if temp. is still up and no AF. T.G.I.F!

[eli1126]

AF is here, she arrived yesterday, but I'm ok with it because DH is advocating I get a job before we TTC in earnest. Up until now, we've been SWH, but DH doesn't want to actually go all out until I am employeed as he just started a new job that was a pay cut. The only problem is that I have a BS in childhood education grades 1-6 and it's really difficult to get a job in this area. You have to sub for a year or two and get your Masters and then it's three years of working in the school before you get tenure. And it's not the best thing to get pg and have to go out on leave before tenure.

Beth

[L&D Nurse]

Can you please update DH's and my age to 29? Thanks!

[LynzeyAHL]

as long as you're doing updates my TTC start date: DEC 2005 not May 06

[magrat]

I had a chemical pregnancy last cycle. I'm okay with it, I'm excited to know we can get pregnant. Also was a chance to meet the midwife I'm going to use. It also showed me how ready DH is. I wasn't sure he was entirely on board, I thought he would have started stressing like crazy when I told him about my BFP, but he was incredibly happy. Now I'm debating whether or not to follow "doctor's orders" and wait a month before TTC again.

[LadyD088]

Magrat - I am sorry to hear about your CP (we had that too). So happy to see you are looking at it positively!! We weren't told to wait a month with our CP, we could start asap (just never happened to do so). Good luck with the next go around!

Deb

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED TO HERE!!!

[jen]

psst.... I'm in my very first 2WW!!!

omg

:eek:

[LynzeyAHL]

psst.... I'm in my very first 2WW!!!

omg

:eek:

I remember how exciting that was .... 11 months ago (sigh) hopefully the stork likes you

he black listed me and my uterus hates me... :p

I'm on a break until January 07 b/c this is making me mental - is there a maybe moms 07 edt?

[honeygirl]

Sorry LynzeyAHL, a year is a long time to be TTC. I hope that your break is just the rest and peace that you need. I don't think that there is a maybe mamas 2007 thread yet, but I'm sure someone will start one in the next couple of months.

jen - Yay, how exciting to be in your first 2ww. How is it going so far? Did you stock up on POAS tests and all that? I too hope that this is your first and last 2ww! :)

L&D Nurse - How is it going? Did you test yet?

eli1126 - Good luck on getting a job soon so that you can TTC. Or, good luck on getting a BFP even though you are SWH. What exactly are you hoping for?

Me: Well I didn't get pregnant last cycle. It was a bummer b/c I had an amazing chart, but such is life. I see a RE next week and am hopeful that he'll have some new ideas for me. I'm trying to enjoy this child-free stage of our life and not focus so much on getting pregnant. So here is a new QOTD to go along with that.

QOTD: What activities or lifestyle "things" are you and your DH/SO enjoying now that you probably won't be able to enjoy once you are a mommy?

We're enjoying sleeping in, watching lots of tv and spending our money on home improvements. Also, I'm enjoying wearing a bikini as much as possible.

[jen]

Thanks girls... well it's day 2 and I've decided this really sucks. hahhaha! i have never had patience in my entire life, and I'm certainly not starting now! I'm full of doubts that I was wrong about the timing! hehe... god help us all if I go through this month after month... I feel for all of you who are!

[jen]

QOTD: What activities or lifestyle "things" are you and your DH/SO enjoying now that you probably won't be able to enjoy once you are a mommy?

Oh that would be sleeping... being lazy.... giving our dog 100% of our attention all the time.
When we aren't being lazy we are renovating our house--all DIY. DH takes the lead on it all, but I'm his trusty helper.... not sure how much I will be able to help once I'm preggo and then when we have the baby.... or how much time DH will have to actually take on these big projects.
Frivolous spending money will definitely not be in the budget anymore after a baby!

[Julss05]

QOTD: What activities or lifestyle "things" are you and your DH/SO enjoying now that you probably won't be able to enjoy once you are a mommy?

We are going to a rock concert next month! We are also sleeping in, watching the latest movies, working on the house, giving our kitties lots of attention (they will be so jealous!), and will be doing some traveling and camping before the first little one is born. Oh and having sex anywhere we want in the house, leaving stuff around that could be hazardous to baby, and enjoying cooking meals to be baked or grilled verses popping things in the microwave. While I hope we will still be able to do all those things I know it will be much harder to do with a baby.

magrat-I love your positive attitude. Good luck in the future.

LynzeyAHL-I may be joining you in O7. Hoping for a + in December but I know getting pregnant the first month TTC might be hoping for too much.

honeygirl-Sorry it didn't happen last cycle, maybe it will happen this month. It has to be at least fun trying;). We are still using condoms which are no fun at all!

jen-Good luck! I bet the waiting is tough, I'm very impatient too.

I'm doing an experiment based on the Grapefruit thread. I'm drinking grapefruit juice through O to see if it boosts CM. Next month I'm going to try green tea and then maybe a combination of both to see what works best. Let you know what happens.

[L&D Nurse]

I got a BFP today... I'm not quite calling myself a grad yet, because I feel totally fine except for some sharp pains and cramping in my lower abdomen.:eek: :eek: I also had a very small amount of bleeding yesterday morning. So, we'll see...I'll keep you all posted!

[honeygirl]

Congrats L&D Nurse, I hope this little one sticks! Wow, a BFP on your first try. Good for you. :) Keep us posted for when you want to be listed as a momma!

[Reenie]

Congrats, L&D Nurse!

[Julss05]

L&D Nurse-Congrats!!:)

[jen]

Congrats L&DNurse!!!

[L&D Nurse]

Hi Girls! Thanks for the congrats. I took a second test and it was BFP, so I am feeling a little more confident today. I called to make my appt with the OB, it is set for Oct. 2nd. OMG :eek: :) :eek: :)

[honeygirl]

Congrats on the 2nd BFP L&D Nurse! I guess hanging out in L&D must have given you lots of extra babydust. :) LOL! So when are you due?

[magrat]

QOTD: What activities or lifestyle "things" are you and your DH/SO enjoying now that you probably won't be able to enjoy once you are a mommy?

We're enjoying sleeping in, watching lots of tv and spending our money on home improvements. Also, I'm enjoying wearing a bikini as much as possible.

That's me! Apart from the bikini :) I enjoy being lazy, selfish, and eating in front of the TV (I'll want to eat at the table when we have kids). I think I'll still be okay when we do have a baby though, because I plan on being a SAHM so I won't come home from work too drained to do housework. I'll still be exhausted in the evening, but the house will be clean!

[magrat]

One of the women I work with is 8 months pregnant and she just waddled by. So cute! I hope I look that good :)

[eli1126]

honeygirl: I don't know! When I say we are SWH, I really mean just SWH. I don't fit into the SWH thread here because it's more like relaxed charting to me than SWH. We aren't doing anything to prevent, but we aren't scheduling BM'ing around temps and CM. Before we do that, DH would like me to be working so we can pay off some bills before incurring more with a baby. Once I get a job, we will probably move to more serious TTC. However, if I were to get pg now, we would be happy, it would just be more ideal if I had a job first. Does that make any sense?! Sorry it didn't happen for you this cycle. Keeping my fingers crossed for next month!


L&D Nurse: Congrats!

Beth

[elissa]

I cannot believe it, we are FIVE DAYS AWAY from TTC. It is really weird to think about. I am not charting, but have read most of TCOYF and certainly have an increased sense of when things are happening. I'm not sure how I will feel either way, if things happen fast or take a while. It does seem kind of weird that there are so many things we do that will be impacted by bringing another life to the world, but there are also so many times that we are just waiting for that to happen! Anyway, five days and no precautions sounds pretty darn great :D

[MaybeMamas]

Updated to here.

[honeygirl]

Congrats on TTC arriving Elissa! It is exciting to start TTC, having all kinds of sex with no precautions! Good luck and enjoy!

[Annette]

QOTD: What activities or lifestyle "things" are you and your DH/SO enjoying now that you probably won't be able to enjoy once you are a mommy?

Lots.. Rock Climbing, kayaking, sleeping in, watching tv, doing last minute activities with friends, travelling.

[eli1126]

QOTD: What activities or lifestyle "things" are you and your DH/SO enjoying now that you probably won't be able to enjoy once you are a mommy?

Lazy weekends & sleeping in. All of our friends have children so most of the time we do family friendly activities anyway.

Beth

[Julss05]

Grapefruit juice actually works at increasing CM! I haven't had EWCM in at least 3-4 months and had good amount today. Although I have heard women where CM didn't increase drinking it but still managed to get pregnant. I was drinking a glass a day right after my period until now. So maybe it is worth a try. Anyway thought I'd share my results. Happy weekend everyone!:)

[sea74]

Julss: that's good to know. I'm going to try it as I didn't have any EWCM this time around. I've had lots before so I know what I'm looking for.

I'm starting my period so we didn't get lucky our first time out :(

Honeygirl: You may have seen my post in the TTC w/Charting thread, but I don’t think my luteal phase is long enough for implantation. Is that what you were experiencing and why you were on progesterone?

L&D Nurse: Congrats! H&H 9 months!

[honeygirl]

sea74 - How long has it been since you went off BCP? I looked at your last 2 charts on FF, and yes the LP looks short, but really I'm not convinced that you o'd. Your post O temps weren't very far off of the pre-o ones. If you did O I'm wondering if you have a "weak O". That's what my new RE thinks I have. I took progesterone to stop the post O spotting, which worked. But didn't fix why I have the spotting. That's why I'm moving on to clomid (and not taking progesterone anymore). Now, this is just the most recent theory, but it makes sense to me.

I'd suggest that you keep charting and meet with your gyn sooner than later. Definately join the TTC w/ charting thread, we can help you over there. :)

Julss05- Glad the grapefruit juice worked for you. I've tried it 2 cycles, the 1st I thought it made things worse! Last cycle I wondered if it helped. So I'm still drinking it. :)

[sea74]

Honeygirl: You know, I was not sure I O'ed either. I *know* I did the first month I was off the pill, but the last two months, I don't think that I did. Sigh :(

I've *always* had very short cycles, unless I was on the pill. Like 15-25 day cycles.

I already have an apt. with my GYN the third week of October. I'll keep charting/trying until then.

Thanks for your thoughts on my chart.

[Amuse Bouche]

OK -- I think we're jumping in this month though not hard core TRYING until next month. (I can get a little Type A). I'm charting, though! And I am completely scared out of my freaking mind.

[risa00]

Elissa, you're back! Good luck with really TTC now. :) I don't post much in this thread.. I have been over in the charting thread, but if AF comes in a few days, I'll probably stop charting. You should try it out though just to see how it works. Congrats on your 1 year anniversary!

[MaybeMamas]

Updated to Here.

I updated the baby-arrival stats as a few more "probably mamas" turned into "actual mamas". :)

It looks like almost all of us are TTC now (hang in ladies that are still waiting), very exciting! I hope that we can add a few more BFP's before the 2006 Maybe Mamas thread ends. Does anyone want to start a 2007 Maybe Mamas thread? There are probably ladies out there who would like to join.

[LadyD088]

Hey All...I am BACK!!! Finally, we've moved from NorCal to SoCal and after 1.5 weeks, I have DSL!!! WOO HOO!!! I am SO happy to be back and ready to participate in this thread.

As for TTCing...nothing right now since DH is still in San Jose. However, next month we are ALL for it!! I can't WAIT to get started again!! We finally have our OWN place, with no mom and are SO excited!!!

As for the 2007 thread...I don't mind starting it. I will do that tonight. I will post a link once its approved and ready to go!

Have a WONDERFUL day girls!!!

Deb

[honeygirl]

Welcome back Deb!! Congrats on the move, private space and DSL. What more could a woman want? ;)

Thanks for offering to start a 2007 thread. I'm hoping not to be a member, but may find myself over there.

[sea74]

Threadmistress: Please remove me from the list. I just took a new job at a new company and will have to wait a few months more to TTC. Thank you and good luck to everyone else!

[MaybeMamas]

Maybe Mamas 2007 Thread (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25556) is NOW Open!!! Come and sign in - 2007 is only a few months away!!

Sea74 - Congrats on the new job!! Sorry to hear you are leaving us but do join in the 2007 thread when you are ready!!! Take care.

UPDATED TO HERE!

[LynzeyAHL]

I'm not preventing for the rest of 06 so I'm hanging out in both threads lol

[la_Mer]

I always have the best intentions in participating in this thread but then time gets away from me. Actually we decided to sell our house before the market gets too soft and try to move into a better house when it softens a bit more.

As for this month of "trying" our schedules were all out of whack and so is my body. We weren't actively trying but not being super careful either and here I am on CD 34 with no sign of anything either way. So DH is at the store buying me a test! It's only my second month off of BCP so I am aware that it could just be that + stress that is affecting my cycle. We will see!

I hope to follow along better, here and probably in '07 too (well if the test is negative anyway ;) ).

Have a great weekend!

[risa00]

Threadmistress, please move me to "probably mama". BFP 10/7/06 EDD 6/13/07. Thanks! :D

[Julss05]

LadyD088-Thanks for starting the 2007 thread!

Amuse Bouche, LynzeyAHL, la_Mer-Good luck TTC!

risa00-Congrats!

We're still on board with TTC in December, let you know if anything changes.

[LadyD088]

Risa - HUGE CONGRATS!!!

Jules - You're welcome!!

Deb

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED TO HERE

CONGRATS Risa00 on your BFP!!!

[L&D Nurse]

We saw our little one's heartbeat yesterday, so I am officially bidding adieu to you all! My EDD is June 4, 2007! Thank you for all of your encouragement and support. Good luck and lots of ****baby dust*** to all of you wonderful women!

~L&D Nurse

[MaybeMamas]

L&D Nurse - Your EDD has been updated!! Do let us know when you deliver. A very HAPPY and HEALTHY preggo for you!!!

UPDATED TO HERE!

[magrat]

You can move me to Probably Mama, BFP 10/9/06 EDD: 6/19/07. Hopefully this one will stick - it looks good so far!

[LadyD088]

Oh Magrat my thoughts are with you!! I certainly hope this works out for you. Congrats on the BFP!!!! A very HAPPY and HEALTHY 9 MOS to you!!!

Hmmm, isn't that 2 in just one week? Hopefully the luck is turning!!!

Deb

[honeygirl]

Yay for more probably mammas! We all have a little more time to try for a BFP in 2006. Is anyone else feeling a pressure to be knocked up before Christmas? I'd so like to be growing a honeybaby before the new year starts. I haven't even looked much at the 2007 Maybe Mamas thread b/c I don't want to be in it! (no offense to any 2007 ladies). Am I the only one?

[filmgirl7]

I haven't even looked much at the 2007 Maybe Mamas thread b/c I don't want to be in it! (no offense to any 2007 ladies). Am I the only one?

No, you're not the only one. If I don't get preg. this month, I'm out until Jan or Feb, and I know i'm going to take it hard. i'm glad to know the 2007 thead is there, but I'm waiting to check it out until I know if I'll be joining. *nervous*

[eli1126]

I'm not preventing for the rest of 06 so I'm hanging out in both threads lol

This is kind of where I am too :)

[eli1126]

Congrats and a H&H 9 months to magrat, L&D Nurse, risa00

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

[LadyD088]

Originally Posted by honeygirl
I haven't even looked much at the 2007 Maybe Mamas thread b/c I don't want to be in it! (no offense to any 2007 ladies). Am I the only one?

No worries!! I totally understand. I am just living with the probable fact that I will not get PG before now and then (although we will be trying).

Dec will be a hard month for me. The baby would have been due just after xmas. I keep telling myself if I'm not PG before then, it will be REALLY hard to get thru the holidays (which I know it will be). I am really trying to prepare myself for "that" by already knowing it probably won't happen.

I know, I'm babbling...sorry! Just sucks with the holidays coming up and the year ending!!! So I guess I feel the same about the "pressure" I've put on myself to be PG before the end of the year. Sad that we do this to ourselves. BUT 2007 is a BRAND new year and all I can do it think positively about that.

Deb

[LynzeyAHL]

Yay for more probably mammas! We all have a little more time to try for a BFP in 2006. Is anyone else feeling a pressure to be knocked up before Christmas? I'd so like to be growing a honeybaby before the new year starts. I haven't even looked much at the 2007 Maybe Mamas thread b/c I don't want to be in it! (no offense to any 2007 ladies). Am I the only one?

ugh no... in fact I started December 2005 so I'm one cycle shy of 12 months of TTC. In fact next month was supposed to be my due date and let me tell you that fact that I'm not pregnant again makes it that much harder.

c'mon stanta baby stuff my stocking! lol :o

[Julss05]

I'm not feeling any pressure although we haven't TTC yet. I could still get pregnant before the end of the year which would be our 1st cycle trying so I'd be estatic if that happened, but I know it could take many months in 2007. I think if I got pregnant sometime in 2007 even if it was December 2007 I'd be happy. Anyone TTC around Christmas/New Years Eve? That is the timeframe I'm looking at depending on O. I wouldn't find out until after the new year! Good luck to those TTC this month!:)

[LadyD088]

LynzeyAHL - Oh Girl!! I hear ya!!! I hope that November goes quickly and painlessly for you!!! Looks like a few of us will be dealing with the same feelings real soon.

I LOVE your comment: c'mon santa baby stuff my stocking! lol

Deb

[LynzeyAHL]

LynzeyAHL - Oh Girl!! I hear ya!!! I hope that November goes quickly and painlessly for you!!! Looks like a few of us will be dealing with the same feelings real soon.

I LOVE your comment:

Deb

um we were supposed to avoid this month but I screwed up some dates and we managed to DTD on CD 14 and CD 16 I didn't chart or temp and all I know is I'm on CD 30.5 and perhaps just a TINY bit optimistic at the moment. ;)

[honeygirl]

LynzeyAHL - There's nothing wrong with being a little bit optimistic. It's that little bit of hope each month that keeps us going, right? Good luck!!! Your Santa comment was very funny btw. :)

filmgirl, Deb and Lynzey, thanks for making me feel a little bit more normal! Here's hoping that none of us are in the 2007 thread!

Julss05 - Good for you for not being anxious about TTC. Enjoy the ride! I'm sure that you'll be a 2007 mamma (well I'm sure that I hope you are).

[eli1126]

I was watching a news show a few weeks back and they were talking about how women are no longer waiting the 12 month period before heading to IF specialists. The woman they profiled annoyed me because she made it seem as though women do this because "they want a baby now!" But from being here on CC and learning about charting, I see more women who are realizing earlier that something may not be right with their cycles and rather than wait a year not Ovualting or having abnormally short/long cycles, they want to address that before going through the frustration of not be able to get pg because of a probelm that can be corrected before TTC. I was wondering if anyone else saw this or had thoughts to share?

[honeygirl]

eli - I didn't see the show but I can relate (sort-of). We only tried 5 cycles (6 months) before seeing a RE. We were told not to wait by my gyno b/c we knew that something was wrong. The RE went ahead and diagnosed me as "infertility - unspecified" even though we hadn't been trying for 12mo. I figure if you know something is wrong why wait?

[eli1126]

honeygirl Situations like what you described are what I hear about more often than women just running to an IF specialist because they simply "can't wait." I felt like they were making it out to be that women were being "fickle" about it or that we are a "can't wait" generation. I think it's that we are a more educated generation about our bodies and don't just accept the status quo if we know something isn't adding up.

[Julss05]

if you know something is wrong why wait?

Exactly! I too think we are more informed. Only wish some doctors could understand that. I think waiting a year is time lost that could have been spent on trying to resolve the issue.

LynzeyAHL- That would be a nice surprise:) I always hear of women getting pregnant when they aren't trying so why not you!

I read an article on CNN about a study saying seafood IS safe for pregnant women, thought it was the opposite, but I guess in small quanities and limited kinds of seafood are okay.

[Julss05]

Can you please remove me from this thread, recent events are not going to make TTC this year possible, thanks.

I am looking forward to still TTC in 2007 though:). Good-luck everyone and goodbye.

[MaybeMamas]

Updated to Here.


Best wishes Julss05, it will be 2007 before you know it. :)

[honeygirl]

It's been great having you in the thread Julss, good luck with your TTC journey in 2007.

Well ladies I jumped on the clomid wagon and this is our first cycle w/it. In order to stack the deck I'm also drinking FertiliTea, grapefruit juice and extra water. I'm also cutting back on my caffine.

QOTD: Is anyone else "going the extra mile" to get pregnant. What are you doing?

[LynzeyAHL]

QOTD: Is anyone else "going the extra mile" to get pregnant. What are you doing?

Charting
OPK's
supplimental Progesterone
lots of BD
every position immaginable
green tea
grapefruit juice
you name it

none of its worked :mad:

[BsstGrl]

Just wanted to check in since I know I haven't in awhile. :)

Our month to start ttc starts in 2 days! I'm excited and a little nervous! We've been going back and forth for a couple of months and last week just decided to go for it and start next month. I'm excited since I've still got my rose-colored glasses on and hope this'll go quickly for us! I'm trying to make an appointment today for my annual exam too, so maybe I'll gets some additional tips from my doc then.

[LadyD088]

QOTD: Is anyone else "going the extra mile" to get pregnant. What are you doing?

*No - but we haven't been really "trying" for long. I am sure if it passes 6 mos or more, we'll do everything in the book.
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Good Luck BsstGrl!!! What a fun and exciting and emotional time for you.
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Well, I am in my 2 week wait now. Today I am feeling some bits of vertigo and sickness. Like always, I wonder if this is attributed to possibly being pg or just my imagination (considering I've been placed under an enormous rock of stress since Friday). All I know is I will probably test next Wed - Nov 8 (to make sure I'm late and to get better results).

I am nervous as this is the first time we've really tried since the MC in May. Wondering if things will be the same this time around, be real, or not even happen. Too many emotions going thru my brain right now. I've got to try to take it one day at a time but its going to be hard, getting thru this week.

Anyone else in the 2WW with me? If so, when are you testing?

Deb

[eli1126]

Threadmistress, you can remove my stats from this thread. Unless a big oops happens between now and Dec. 31st, we will be holding off until next year. DH started a new job in July and I'm in school doing a dual MS program, trying to get a teaching job, and in the midst of major house projects (roof and siding) :eek: I think TTC is just way too much for us right now.

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

Eli1126 - Sorry to see you go but totally understandable. You do have a lot going on. Hopefully we'll see you in the 2007 Thread. Good luck with everything.

[kanga1622]

I can be removed from this thread. We are taking a break until 03/07.

[LadyD088]

Question for ya all...What is the normal time frame for getting PG? My O day was last Tuesday, we DTD on Thursday. Its that viable? Is it still possible? I just don't want to get my hopes up TOO high during this 2ww, if its not worth it. Thoughts? Opinions? I know everyone's body is different, just looking to see if I was wishing for something that isn't even possible.

Thanks...Deb

[honeygirl]

Deb - So you BD 2 days after O, right? Really the egg is only workable for about 6-24hrs after ovulation, which is why BD on O day is great. However, the days after aren't fertile. So...if you're sure of your O date then the odds are pretty low that you guys could be pregnant. That said..there are a few "unusual" charts on FF and OS that show some "miracle BFP's". :)

[LadyD088]

Thanks Honey for being so honest. I am not exactly sure of the O date!! LOL I was traveling and couldn't track it properly - did the best I could. However, I just checked online when my O date would be. It showed the day before we BD'd and it showed the day after as still fertile so I'm thinking we might have made it. Who knows tho!! I mean really, 20-25% get PG in a month so...we'll see. I have one more week to go before I test.

I appreciate your insight!!

Deb

[honeygirl]

Happy to help. I'm crossing my fingers for you, make sure to let us know what happens!!

[Annette]

I am officially off the pill and started charting. My doc said to call in 3 cycles if I don't ovulate, so its good that she's being proactive. I have a history of irregular cycles.
Is there any free charting software I can download?

[LadyD088]

Honey - Oh that's for sure!! I will post as soon as I find out anything!! TY

Annette - I don't know of any you can download but I do know that Fertility Friend (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/) offers free tracking (temping and all) so that might help.

All I know is if we aren't PG this cycle, I'm going to start temping again, as much as I hate it! Looking for anything that might help. GL!

Deb

[MaybeMamas]

Updated to here.

[LynzeyAHL]

few days away from the completion of TTC cycle number 12. Bitter sweet but one month left in the year...

Maybe my lucky 13 will be the ticket:o

[LadyD088]

Lynzey - I am keeping you in my thoughts! I hope that this cycle is it for you.

Me...still no news, however AF has YET to show up. I will be testing probably on Sunday. I do have symptoms but you know, you never believe them until you know for sure!! I will post when I find anything out.

D

[elissa]

BFP October 20th
EDD June 27th, 2007

Thanks for letting me be a part of this thread, and best wishes to all of you still trying for the BFP!

[honeygirl]

Congratulations Elissa!!!! Yay, you got your 2006 BFP. Have a healthy and happy pregnancy!!!

[Julss05]

Congrats Elissa!! First try too, that's great:).

I know I'm not apart of the group anymore, but I still like to come back and check to see how everyone is doing. Wishing you all still trying the best!

[LadyD088]

Well AF is finally on her way. Wonder what took her so long. At least I know what's going on now with my body!! I'm thinking that 2007 will probably be our year but there is one more month in the year!!! LOL

[BsstGrl]

Congratulations elissa!!! Happy and health 9 months to you!

[MaybeMamas]

UPDATED TO HERE!

Congrats Elissa!! A Happy and Healthy 9 mos to you!!

[stevesbabygirl]

Hello ladies!

Even though it's been a long while since I've posted, I'm going to be leaving you now, because I'm 10w6d pregnant :D! We kept it a secret from everyone until we could tell our families at Thanksgiving.

I graduated October 14th, and will be due June 17, 2007. Good luck to everyone here :D!

[honeygirl]

Congratulations Heather!!! You should send Dr Phil a thank-you card/announcement. ;)

Best wishes on a healthy and happy pregnancy. :) :)

[stevesbabygirl]

Thank you honeygirl :D! I should totally send Dr. Phil a thank you card.

[LynzeyAHL]

I'm out of the 06 baby race possibly 07 too. Who knew infertility could cause marital problems

go figure :confused:

[honeygirl]

So sorry to hear that Lynzey. :( I think that infertility issues can bring out the worst in a couple. Talk about stress!! Take it easy and I hope that your situation improves soon.

[LynzeyAHL]

So sorry to hear that Lynzey. :( I think that infertility issues can bring out the worst in a couple. Talk about stress!! Take it easy and I hope that your situation improves soon.

exactly! and for me it was compounded by the fact that I had two losses so now that I know what the problem is I can't seem to get pregnant! so we're going to start some counciling and wait for the new year. :rolleyes:

[climberchic]

Hi ladies,

You might remember me from such threads as this one, and sites such as the former WC, CC and LJ. I'm happy to report that I am a recent grad, due Aug. 7th.

Do not give up hope. There are lots of months left for an 07 baby. I am hoping that this one sticks and trying not to stress about it.

I'm looking forward to being back on CC as time allows.
Nat:)

[honeygirl]

Congrats Climberchic! Thanks for updating us on your great news. Have a wonderful and safe pregnancy. :)

Ladies I'm in another 2ww and Oh SO hoping to have some good news in a couple weeks. Having a baby is on my Christmas list! Come on Santa. :D :D

[MaybeMamas]

Updated to Here.

Congratulations Stevesbabygirl and Climberchic!!!

[LadyD088]

Honeygirl - Sending you TONS of good vibes!!! I hope this 2WW is the one for you.

[climberchic]

Come on Santa. :D :D

COME ON SANTA!! :D :D :D

[MaybeMamas]

Ladies I had a little spare time and did some research in the FP section. I found that we had more mammas in 2006!

Congrats to miaclear & sherb (july BFP's). Also to smittenk (october BFP). Recently a big ole congrats to Cath2005 (november BFP). Hopefully there will be at least a couple more to finish out the year!!!!

Updated to here.

[honeygirl]

Well ladies it looks like our 2006 Maybe Mamas thread is coming to an end. I think that most of us who are still TTC have moved onto the 2007 Maybe Mamas thread or another TTC thread as this one has been pretty quiet lately. :)

If you know any other ladies who were able to get a BFP this year let me know and I'll update the stats one last time. I'll also do a final summary for our very successful 2006 baby-making year!!!

--Anne

[LadyD088]

Anne - Sorry I hadn't been around much lately for the Threadmistress job, family issues came up in Nov and that's taken priority over everything. I just wanted to say it was FUN!! If you end up missing it, let me know...the 2007 thread could always use a friendly face!!

Looking forward to the summary.
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For those interested, here is the link for the 2007 Thread!!!
Maybe Mamas 2007 (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25556)

Hope to see those of you TTCing in that thread!! Have a SAFE and WONDERFUL New Years Celebration!!

Deb

[MaybeMamas]

Alright it's the end of 2006! Here's the Good-News re-cap for our busy TTC year!

We had a total of 64 members.
We had 27 BFP's in 2006 (plus 5 at the end of 2005)!
We had 12 babies born (5 girls and 7 boys)!!
We have 37 ladies still TTC!

Thanks ladies, best wishes in 2007!!


-your threadmistresses Deb and Anne :)

[tree23]

Is anyone going to try to do something like this for 2007? It just seems like a wonderful idea. I love the way that you summed it up in your final thread comment! :cool:

Cheers! :)

[honeygirl]

Hi tree23, welcome to CC. Yes, there is a thread just like this for 2007. Follow this link: 2007 Maybe Mamas (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25556)

[tree23]

Thanks, Honeygirl! I really appreciate the link and the info. I'm established now in 2007 Maybe Mamas...cheers! :)