TTC w/Charting in September - Hoping Labor day brings on future labor pains.

[charliezangel]

CONGRATS FOXYBOO

She is my BFF and i am SOOOOOO thrilled for you girl. I can't wait to come see your growing belly. Love you.

[Cosmogirl]

I did wake up this morning feeling sick. My nose is really runny and I think I must have slept with my mouth open because of the congestion and my throat is killing me. I just feel like I have a bad cold. I hope it goes away soon. :(
Funny, these were my first pg symptoms. A cold.;)

[foxyboo751]

Well...my EDD is May 12, 2007...so I will be in the May thread. I can't even believe it myself. This pregnancy is really a miracle! My insurance just kicked in on the 1st and I will only have 2-3 weeks of teaching left when the baby is born, and then the whole summer off!! I can't believe it! :D :D

[Chris~n~Jen]

Funny, these were my first pg symptoms. A cold.;)


Ooooh! Keeping my fingers crossed then. :D

[jessied1025]

Congrats Foxy!!

Well my temp went up today, however, I started spotting last night around 7 pm. It is very light and only when I wipe. I had a little bit more this afternoon. I don't think it could be implantation spotting, since my temp dipped a couple days ago. My guess is that it is AF getting ready to show. My armpits still hurt and my throat has been sore all day...maybe that is something to put some hope into.

When I starting spotting last night all I could do is cry. To be honest during the last 12 cycles of trying this was the first one that really got to me. Spotting is very typical for me before I get AF. DH was not sympathic at all, which made me mad. He just said "what can we do...I guess we will have to schedule to start the fertility testing". I know he is trying to stay strong, but I wish we could be more comforting. Oh well what can do.

Hope you all have a good rest of the weekend!

[cat_loverpq]

Congrats foxyboo - what great timing!! Leave us some *babydust* before you go!! :D

Nothing exciting for me cycle-wise, but I think I have pink eye. Yuck. I've never had it before, but my right eye was getting sore and itchy Friday, and my eyelid was all puffy when I woke up yesterday (and still today). If it was allergies it would've affected both eyes, and it's still really sore (not to mention getting red and mucusy) so I think I'm going to have to go to the dr tomorrow for some eye drops. :(

Off to watch the Chiefs game with DH...:)

[Jess71903]

I am sorry you are down and DH isn't helping, jessied. I know how that feels. For some reason guys just look at the "what can I do to fix it" side and not the emotional part that us girls deal with. I have noticed in the last few months that DH seems to be getting it more. I hope you don't have to worry about it and maybe you are just having some spotting that won't turn into AF.

catlover- maybe you have a sty. When I have had pink-eye, I wake up with my eyes matted together,

[foxyboo751]

Thanks for all the support girls!! ***BABY DUST EVERYWHERE***

MUAH!

[Cosmogirl]

jessied1025
Sorry about how you feel and DH not helping. I think that sometimes these things are also getting to them, but they don,t know how to express it/deal wtih it. **hugs** to you girl!
Hoping somehow AF stays away!


Well, my EWCM finally stared to dry up mid afternoon yesterday, and my temps are a bit higher today, so looks like I really did O. It'll be confirmed tomorrow.
Crossing fingers that the little egg is caught, and doing it's thing already :p

[mrs_pell]

Hi ladies. I haven't posted in a while b/c things have been soo hectic around here lately, so I'll try to get caught up a bit. I have been trying to read along, though. :)

First, congrats to all the BFPs -- jjsanner, Steve's Sweety, and FoxyBoo! H&H 9 months to all of you!

Magrat - I'm sorry that your BFP was most likely a chem. preg -- you're right, though. It's great that you know that you can at least get that BFP!

Welcome to the new ladies that have joined since my last post: jokerkitty and kuklaki -- both of your charts look great!

And, SweetRed, I looooooooooved your "top 10." :)

For all the other ladies that AF found, I'm so sorry!! For those getting ready to BD or to test, GOOD LUCK!

~~~~~~

As for me, I'm 8 dpo, so Threadmistress, please move me to "Think I O'd, testing 9/19." Our timing was okay this cycle, I think, but I wish we'd gotten a little more in. DH was out of town for a bit, and things were hectic, so we only were able to BD the day before O, and the afternoon after O. Hopefully that'll be enough.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

[honeygirl]

Hello Ladies!

I'm back and have updated both my charts (I could only do FF while gone). My chart is looking pretty good right now, my temps keep climbing and I even had some pink spotting a couple days ago (just a tiny little bit). I also think that my bb's are bigger. But...that said I don't want to get my hopes up too high just to have them dashed when AF shows next week. So, I'm trying to stay :cool: . I'm wondering if the temp climbs could have more to do with sleeping in a different place, different climate, etc. Time will tell, right?

Congrats to Foxyboo, happy and healthy 9months!!! Yay for another BFP.

Sorry to hear of your news Magrat, but I'm happy to hear that you have already found a bright side (knowing that you can get pregnant).

Since I missed about 4 days I'll apologize for not having better SO's, but I know you ladies understand!

Off to see who else is waiting to test like me!

[polkadot]

Make the voices stop!!!
Make the voices stop!!!

they are screaming at me from the bathroom, "test, test, test, test" We went to Walmart to do our grocery shopping and I KNEW i shouldnt have bought the test but I knew I wouldnt have much time this week to get back there to buy any so I broke under the pressure and bought a box of three....:o

No i just need to wait until at least Wednesday...I was saying Thursday but I dont want to get a BFN on the day my angel baby would have been due...so i figure if I do get a BFN i would handle it a little better on Wednesday...off to lurk and look up all my symptoms...;)

[cat_loverpq]

Jess ~ I just looked up what a sty was, and I think you may be right. Thanks!

honeygirl ~ You have a very nice looking chart! When are you testing?

[DelSol]

Honeygirl ~ welcome back, you chart looks good. Good Luck!

polkadot ~ be strong, I know you can hold out until Wednesday. You chart is looking good!

jessied1025 ~ sorry your DH isn't sympathetic. Mine would be the same way.

Cosmogirl ~ I hope you caught the egg!

Not much going on with me. CD 18 - 4DPO. Guess the FPS will start soon! DH was rude today by telling me I am getting bigger, like I need him to tell that I need to lose weight when I know I have to, it's just very hard. I guess if I'm not PG this cycle, I will diet better and still TTC.

[mrs_pell]

honeygirl ~ Welcome back! Your chart does look good! Fingers crossed for you!

polka ~ Be strong, girl!! I know you can do it! :)

cat_loverpq ~ Sorry you think you may have a sty! Those things suck!!

DelSol ~ Sorry your DH said that to you! :( I'm in the same boat, though. I know I need to start losing weight, but I just keep thinking, I will as soon as AF shows...and then before I know it, I'm in the 2ww again and start saying it over again. :rolleyes:

[kuklaki]

Hey guys,

Well, I am back from Las Vegas, and I brought a friend back too. AF showed this morning. I guess the sore BB's really were a sign of AF showing. It is so weird though, I have NEVER had that be a sign of AF. Crazy.....she must know we are TTC :rolleyes:

Anyhoo, I had a good time (I would have had MORE fun if I drank a little though).

Threadmistress, please move me to waiting to O, thanks!

So, this cycle I am going to focus on taking all my temps and monitoring my CM a little closer. I don't think I ever had EWCM this cycle, but it is clear (I think) that I o'ed at some point. So, hopefully together I will be able to pinpoint this.

[DelSol]

DelSol ~ Sorry your DH said that to you! :( I'm in the same boat, though. I know I need to start losing weight, but I just keep thinking, I will as soon as AF shows...and then before I know it, I'm in the 2ww again and start saying it over again. :rolleyes:

I'm with you on that one. I think oh I'll start and then we're TTCing and in the 2WW, never ending. I do water aerobics but had a 2 week break until the next session. I joined Curves but got a little bored with it over the summer so I am hoping to start up again.

[DelSol]

kuklaki ~ how was Las Vegas? We're trying to get out there. Sorry AF showed.

[mrs_pell]

kuklaki ~ I never had sore BBs either until we started TTC. I swear, the exact cycle we started trying was when I started getting them. Now, I get them usually about 5dpo throughout. You'll notice all kinds of symptoms that you never had before. It's rather annoying. :p Sorry AF showed. :(

Del Sol ~ I really need to just suck it up and join a gym I think. I don't have a lot of weight to lose, but I do need to get in better shape overall (as well as lose some weight).

[FSUSammy]

RP from SWH:

Hey ladies. No time for s/o's this morning. I'm on CD 48 still no AF. I actually think my body is once again gearing up to O because my temps have been creeping up everyday. Not like I can do anything with the egg though! It's ok, I rather be healthy than rush to get PG and be miserable with the reflux.

Has anyone successfully O'd VERY late in their cycle???

Be back later.

Sam

[melandtim]

Good morning ladies!! No time SO's this AM.

Congrats foxyboo!!


Threadmistress please move me to waiting to O. AF found me this AM after several days of spotting.

[Cosmogirl]

honeygirl: That is one nice looking chart you got there;) Hoping this is it for you.

polkadot I sure know the voices :p Hope they are right!
Fingers crossed for you!

DelsolSorry about your hubby's comment :(

Kuklaki Sorry about AF coming back to haunt you. I hope you ha a good time at Vegas!:D

FSUSammy I did once. I did O succesfully, but my LP wasn't as long as usual. 10 days if I remember correctly. Usually, it is 12 for me. Good luck!:D


As for me, I really DID O on CD 16. Now, I need to wait. Crossing fingers as this timing would be PERFECT with school and all. I really am hoping for a spring 2007 baby, so this is my last chance at that.
Threadmistress, move me to I think I Oed, testing 9/18-9/24
Off to cross my fingers and wait...:rolleyes: (I'm all for instant gratification... )

[SQ2]

FSUSammy Has anyone successfully O'd VERY late in their cycle??? Check out my Cycle #4 (on Ovusoft). It was 93 days and I didn't O until CD79. :eek: I hope this cycle ends soon for you! I know how frustrating that can be.

* * *

My temp pattern so far this cycle is so funny. Very repetitive. One high, two low, one high, two low. Tee hee. :)

[DelSol]

Major Vent Ahead about DH :mad:

Well my DH's comments got worse through the night. He said I have excuses for everything and what am I going to do when I get bored with our baby and all I am going to do is get bigger (meaning fatter) when I have a baby. This was because I told him I got bored of Curves and I was trying to get back into it. He said I never cook or clean. I try to cook and I try to clean. When I do clean he is constantly behind me making a mess so I gave up cleaning the majority of the time. My DH is an ASS plain and simple. He's all pissy because I have a myspace account and says it's for teenagers and thinks I am constantly only myspace, when I am not. So I guess I am going to delete my account. I also asked him if he was going to go this wedding for my cousin on his birthday and he said nope. I said fine I am going. The last time I brought this wedding up his comment was well I need to see if my mom is doing anything for my birthday so now he can spend his birthday with his mommy instead of his wife.

So today is just not going to be a good day.

[FSUSammy]

DelSol - Sorry your DH is being so mean. I think you and DH need to sit down and have a peaceful discussion. There is obviously something bothering him so much to take it out on you like this. The stress of a baby on its way can make things harder on your relationship so right now is the time to make sure that everything is A-OK and that both of you are on the same page.

[melandtim]

DelSol - Is there something in the air with the DH's?? Mine is being a total jerk. I'm glad I am not the only one who gave up the cleaning thing, who has the time to clean up after them :p I can;t beleive he doesn't want to spend his Bday with you and would rather be with his Mom. Sending you (((hugs))) maybe both our guys will have had attitude adjustments by the time we get home :p

[jessied1025]

DelSol Sorry to hear that your DH is being so mean. I would make me upset as well. I agree with the others that maybe you need to sit down on discuss what is bothering him. There is no reason for him to be taking it out on you.

Sorry to all if AF showed...she is such a witch!!

Good luck to anyone testing or BDing.

As for me....my spotting got a heavier late last night into the morning. Plus my temp has started to drop as well. I don't think it is looking good. My bb's aren't as sore and I am definately starting to get the AF cramps. :(

Question for you all: When do you make the determination if it is just spotting or light AF? Since my period is usually pretty light I always have a tough time deciding when to call it. Up until about midnight last night it was just when I wiped. But when I woke up at midnight there was a red spot on my panty liner, probably about the size of a quarter. It was also much brighter red and more of it when I wiped both late last night and this morning, but not like it is gushing out. I am leaning more towars light AF...what are your thoughts???

Also, I made an appointment with an OBGYN to start discussing fertility testing. October 2nd is my scheduled appointment.

[DelSol]

FSUSammy ~ Thank you, I just wish I knew what is what. I noticed he's been doing things to annoy me late. I don't know if he wants to fight or what. So I really don't know what his problem is now. He likes to play music on the computer while doing stuff, which fine, but when it's time for me to go to bed, he blares the music and I all I hear is thumping from the base through the walls so I have to get out of bed and tell him to turn it down I'm trying to fall asleep then he gets all pissy because I am telling him to do something and he doesn't like for me to tell him what to do.

Last year we had a major fight around my birthday and I didn't know if our marriage was going to last. We have been to counseling in the past because he could not adjust to marriage and this is what kicked off his IBS. I do not want to go back to counseling because of some other issues, relating to starting a family and the psychologist told me to bring it up to DH last October (because she said he was thinking about starting a family) so I did and DH seemed fine with I thought we would start trying by the end of last year beginning of this year but when we went to our couple sessions, I found out he wasn’t ready to start but he lead me to believe we were going to, so needless to say I was very heart broken and ticked off at the psychologist because I think deep down she knew this and she made me look stupid.

I know we need to talk but I am not ready to talk with him. I am just going to go about my business and do my own thing until I am ready.

Melandtim ~ yeah my DH will not help with any cleaning and when I try, he’s right behind me making mess then blames me for not cleaning. My DH was a bachelor way too long and never lived with anyone while being single so he never picked up after himself. Well I can only hope he’ll have an attitude adjustment when I get home but if not I will ignore him.

jessied1025 ~ thanks.


Sorry to be such a downer this morning!

[honeygirl]

fsusammy - I've seen lots of late O charts on ff and os. My latest was cd34. So how is your CM? I can't tell from your chart. Hang in there!

DelSol and melandtim - Sorry to hear about your DH's. I think we've all be there in some form or another. While we're TTC those types of arguements/issues seem worse IMO cause we're already emotional! I hope that this evening goes better for you both. Also, DelSol, you are NOT a downer. We all have ups and less ups (;)) around here.

jessied1025 - I call it AF when it starts to actually flow, needs more than 1 pantyliner, etc. However, I have a hx of being a spotter so I may do things a little differently. Some sources say any red is cd1. If I did that I wouldn't have had a LP at all (before progesterone)! Sorry about AF coming, good luck with your dr appt next month.

Me: My temp went up again this morning. This is the highest it's ever been. It is SO hard right now not to get all excited. I talked to DH about my symptoms last night (I'd been out of town w/out him for a few days) and he joked that he was having sex with a pregnant woman. I even tried on maternity clothes at Ross. hangs head in shame I'd better stock up on kleenex and chocolate now just in case this doesn't go my way. Please someone remind me that a beautiful climbing chart DOES NOT necessarily equal pregnancy. I'm sure some of you have been there before, right?

I even POAS this morning ($ store strip kind) and it was BFN. I am sad that I caved and tested. I NEED to wait until at least thursday now (14dpo). Ah, the suspense is so hard. Alright, enough of my whining. I hope that everyone has a lovely monday, I know that this may be a hard one for some with the anniversary and all. If you are one of them I pray that you have a day of peace and comfort.

[FSUSammy]

honeygirl - Thanks for giving me some hope that maybe my body is still trying to O. I haven't update my CM on my Ovusoft chart but a few days ago it was rather watery and yesterday it was kinda creamy. So its not like I've dried up. I hope your climbing chart means you will be getting your BFP!!

jessie - I'd probably consider that a light AF.

Sam

[jessied1025]

Thanks for your input FSUSammy & honeygirl. honeygirl, I am in the same boat with you. I am definately a spotter and it is so hard to mark it as AF, because my LP's are shorter than normal. Hopefully my appointment will shine some light on the subject.

Also, thinking about my up coming appointment. DH and I are still on our own single insurances by different companies. Will this make a difference during the testing and SA?

Edited to add:Threadmisstress, could you please move me to "waiting to O". Thanks! :(

[cat_loverpq]

FSUSammy ~ Back in May I O'd on CD45 and had my regular 15 day LP. It is possible!

honeygirl ~ Fingers crossed for you!

[cat_loverpq]

QOTD ~ Have you planned a special way to tell DH that you are pg (when the time comes)? How about your parents?

Back when we first started trying last year, I had a onesie made that says "Born into a house divided" and has the KU-KSU mascots on it. I hope I get to give it to DH soon! It's been hiding in my closet for just over a year now...

We haven't decided on how to tell our parents yet. For my parents, we were going to do something that said "You're going to be a Grandma/Grandpa!", as it would've been the first grandchild. However, I found out last month that my (younger) brother's girlfriend is pg and due in March. :mad: (that's a whole 'nother issue.) So it's back to the drawing board for my parents. DH's parents already have 7 grandkids, so we're not sure what to do for them yet either.

In case anyone hasn't seen it yet, I started a thread called How did you tell DH (and/or your parents) you were pg? (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=828) There are lots of good stories and ideas there! :)

[numberlady]

I don't have much time to post, I'm at work and need to be preparing for a meeting.

Honeygirl - Your chart looks very triphasic to me. That is a good sign :)
DelSol - I'm sorry DH is being a butt. It does make it harder when you are TTC. I know that everything gets magnified because you start thinking, "I am going to have to raise a child with this person." DH and I have some of the same conversations about our weight, and I take things very personal, where he is just fine if I say the exact same thing to him. I don't know what else to say but (((HUGS))) and I hope things get back to normal.

[tealynn]

Honeygirl, I'm completely psyched about your chart. It is triphasic! I've been around long enough (unfortunately) to see one of your other "might be PG" charts, and this one looks better by far. Not to get your hopes up of course, because I know what a let down it can be. I'm not saying, I'm just saying...;)

Congrats Foxyboo!

DelSol, sorry about the troubles w/ DH. More than likely, it is the whole idea of being a father that is freaking him out and then he in turn takes out his stress on you. Men are so uncomplicated and silly. Tell the caveman to go away that you want your DH back!

Jessied, sorry your hubby is being insensitive. Nothing like having a bad day all on your own. I do think you should talk to your OB/GYN at the very least about your spotting and potentially short LPs.

FSUSammy, I've definitely seen really, really long cycles that finally O. I hope you can start fresh really soon. It must be super frustrating but at the same time at least it gives you time to get the Acid reflux under control.

Melandtim, sorry AF found you. Hopefully next cycle will be successful.

Polkadot, have your DH stash the tests so you don't know where they are and then he can give them back to you Thursday! I'm keeping my fingers crossed girl!

I'm impatiently waiting for the the BDfest to start. I'm already starting to get EWCM so early in my cycle. I don't really know why but I always seem to have 5-7 days or more and it drives me crazy 'cause I know it's too early to start the BD marathon but then there's the psychotic side of me that CANT miss the 0 date (can you say type A???), which can make for 7-10 days of really not fun BDing. I just need to be :cool:

Seems like ALL the Sunday circulars that came with the paper had a Baby sale going on—Target, Kohl's, Macy's. Talk about rubbing salt in the wound!

[cat_loverpq]

Seems like ALL the Sunday circulars that came with the paper had a Baby sale going on...

I noticed that too! I mentioned it to DH and he said, "It must be a sign!" Here's hoping...:)

[polkadot]

OK, so i knew that thursday would be rough...I didnt think it would start on Monday. I have already cried twice today and I am on the verge of tears now. I am so sad today. I tested this morning....of course BFN...My class is being horrible, they are not listening to a thing that I say. I just want this week to end and its barley just begun,....I saw my friedn that just found out she is PG and I just cried....I am so happy for her...but so sad for myslef...this sucks...I wanna go home :( :(

[DelSol]

QOTD ~ Have you planned a special way to tell DH that you are pg (when the time comes)? How about your parents?

I haven't thought about how I will tell him but I did buy these:
http://www.sellersourcebook.net/users/18482/dsp_daddy_ant_bib.jpg

and

http://www.sellersourcebook.net/users/18482/dsp_yellow_mommy_bee_bib.jpg

I just got a 2007 monthly planner calendar in my work mail for free, so I think I am going to put "Our Baby's EDD" on the day our baby would be due. He'll be wondering why I am giving him a 2007 calendar so I will say turn to the month of whatever month it may be and then he can read what I wrote.

I'll have to think how to tell our parents. Probably get a pictures frame and paint up in baby colors and say "Your Grandchild is due around ..." For DH's side I can put "Your 1st Grandchild" since it will be their first, unless his sister gets pregnant before me by some miracle.

[katiems118]

honeygirl- I think your chart looks amazing! It even looks like you had an implantation dip with spotting, so if that happened on 8dpo, then testing would probably not show up til at least 12 or 13 right? Hope your BFN turns into a BFP!

[cat_loverpq]

Lauren ~ I'm sorry your week is starting off so badly. :( I know this is a tough time for you, but try to remember that things happen for a reason. You're probably tired of hearing this, but I honestly believe that God never gives you more than you can handle. He has a plan for you and your future baby, you just have to be patient (waiting sucks, I know). I hope your kiddos straighten up - they are probably just rowdy from the weekend. I say take a nice hot bubble bath and have some chocolate when you get home. :) **BIG HUGS!!**

Dana ~ Cute bibs! I also like the calendar idea - can't beat a free gift, right?

[honeygirl]

polkadot - I am sorry that your day was so crappy. Is it possible that you just have a BFN b/c it is too early? I hope that this afternoon/evening is more peaceful for you.

katie - You are probably right, I tested too early. How does that work with the amount of dpo that you should test? Is it supposed to be 4 days after?

tealynn, numberlady, cat_loverpq & FSUSammy - Thank you for the kind words about my chart. I am going crazy here, it is so hard to stay cool with my climbing chart! I'm feeling pretty tired today and a bit off, and I can't help but wonder if I'm pregnant, or maybe I'm just sick and that is why my temp is up? With the perfects spot at 8dpo though, it looks like a possible baby. The spotting was so textbook, small and light pink. So do you think I should test at 12dpo or try to wait till 13 or 14dpo?

QOTD ~ Have you planned a special way to tell DH that you are pg (when the time comes)? How about your parents?

No, no plans. Since DH follows my chart pretty closely with me, I'm not sure that it would be much of a surprise. I'd like to do something interesting though, I'll have to do some research in those other threads (on telling). It's possible I could have a little time to plan if I took a POAS in the am before he woke up and then went to work. I could make the announcement in the evening, if I could wait that long. ;)

[FSUSammy]

honeygirl - If you test tomorrow I'd almost be afraid that it be BFN just because of the possible implantation on 8dpo. Now if tomorrow's temps are also as high as the past few days I'd honestly call this a triphasic chart and I'd say go ahead an test on 13dpo but of course make sure you get a few extra tests just in case it comes back very very faint.

[katiems118]

honeygirl-If you dont mind seeing another BFN, I dont see why you cant POAS at 12 dpo and 13dpo...and just watch your temps if they stay up test, if they start to drop you really dont have to test... just depends on if you are mentally ok with seeing a BFN

[Cosmogirl]

Honeygirl Crossing all crossable for you.:D
If you do test, maybe think about using a digital. So much more easier to interpret.
Your chart does look mighty good though!
I tested at 11 DPO for my DS, and had a + sign on my digi test. I had a implantation dip at 6DPO. HTH

tealynn
Seems like ALL the Sunday circulars that came with the paper had a Baby sale going on—Target, Kohl's, Macy's. Talk about rubbing salt in the wound!
lol I have everybody that I can think around me annonucing me that they are pregnant since 3 days. I sure hope it is something in the water, and that I don't end up lacking babydust with all those new preggo mommies around:p

PolkadotBig hugs! I hope this week will pass really fast for you. And bring you your BFP

Delsol Cute bibs indeed!:o

QOTDNope, there won't be any cute or different way. I'll do just like last time, and just tell DH. I can't hide it very long anyhow. As far as family, we showed the U/S pics...They understood right away ;)

[Chris~n~Jen]

Good Luck Honeygirl!

I stayed home sick today and am still feeling really horrible. The entire right side of my head is congested. When I cough it even feels like my right ear drum is about pop. I never stay home from work but I did today and spent all day in bed. So now of course my back hurts from laying all day long. :rolleyes:
CD27 and still no AF. My longest cycle (other than the chem preg/false +) was 26 so I guess that officially makes me late. I tested with a CBE digital this afternoon and it came back -. I don't have any other tests in the house so I guess I'll just wait a couple more days. Just trying to stay :cool: .

[ABirney]

Hi everyone!
Sorry to those AF found, BFN's, and those with grumpy hubbies.
Good luck to those testing or O'ing soon!
Well SIL's baby is here! Kolby Daniel was born at 10:12 am, weighing 9# 6oz. Pics and birth story in my journal. So we are packing up tonight for our camping trip and plan on leaving tomorrow, be back Sunday night.

I did have something weird today... mid-day I was having some light spotting. I did have some mild cramps this morning but I thought it was just from excitement/nerves and being tired from being up all night at the hospital. I am only on CD17 and haven't had anything even close to fertile CM yet this cycle, it's been definitely only sticky. My last cycle, AF was Provera-induced, wonder if that has anything to do with it. I've taking Provera a couple times before and never had this happen though. I guess I'll have to see what happens.
Have a great night everyone, I'll try to pop on tomorrow before we leave if we aren't running too far behind!

[SQ2]

Go, honeygirl, go!! http://www.kenandkeli.com/images/smilies/cheerleader.gif Your chart looks wicked cool. Now just because I don't want you to get your hopes up too high, I will say that I had a beautiful triphasic chart last month and was not pg. (But, damn, you totally have implantation spotting...ok, I'll shut up, I'm not helping...sorry...) ;)

[melandtim]

Honeygirl - keeping my fingers crossed for you!!

Polkadot - Sending some (((HUGS))) your way. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[kanga1622]

QOTD ~ Have you planned a special way to tell DH that you are pg (when the time comes)? How about your parents?
I have a gift bag for DH filled with two baby bibs I cross-stitched for him (one with his favorite college team logo) and a baby rattle with his college team logo. I think I'll make or purchase some kind of card as well that he could keep and won't have to share with the baby.
I will also stitch a bib for his mom and give that to her all wrapped up.
We're unsure how we will tell our dads. They live farther away so we may have to tell them over the phone.
I think we'll tell our siblings the same way we told them about our engagement - one e-mail to all our siblings so they all get the news at the same time. That way we don't have to play favorites.

I think I'm 8 DPO today, FF says 10. Either way, I will probably test this weekend unless my temp starts dropping or I start spotting. I plan to test at 13 DPO (if necessary) because I've only had one cycle that had a 13 day LP so hopefully I'll get a + that early.

[magrat]

lol I have everybody that I can think around me annonucing me that they are pregnant since 3 days.

We're coming on towards June due dates and June always seems a *really* popular month for birthdays, so now is definitely a good time to be trying :)

[FSUSammy]

RP from SWH:

Hey ladies. CD 49 for me. Still no AF. I just put in a call to my ob/gyn to ask a nurse to call me back. I want to see if they will put me on provera to kick start AF. This is so frustrating. So now I'm patiently awaiting the nurse to call me back. I'll let you all know what they say.

Sam

[tealynn]

Polkadot, your temp looks really good today! I hope it stays high. Maybe your "emotional" day yesterday was due to something other than your kids.

Honeygirl, anxiously waiting for todays temp!

Abirney, congrats on your new nephew.

ChrisnJen, hope you feel better soon! Good luck trying not to test again for a few more days.

I'm getting POAS fever and I haven't even O'ed yet. Maybe I'll waste some money on OPKs and get it out of my system. :rolleyes:

[DelSol]

melandtim ~ I guess my DH has an attitude adjustment because he was nice when I got home from work.

honeygirl ~ thanks, I'm feeling better today. Your chart is looking good!

numberlady ~ thanks, he was fine when I got home from work.

tealynn ~ thanks. I noticed a lot of Baby Items on sale, looked at Target online and found a cute bedding set. I was really wishing I could buy it.

polkadot ~ I'm sorry about the BFN, your chart still looks good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I agree with cat_loverpq, God has a plan for all of us. I'm a believer in that because I had been engaged before I met DH and we broke it off and I was heart-broken and just thought life was unfair and then months later I meet DH and it wasn't my time to get married then.

cat_loverpq ~ you are right can't beat free!

cosmogirl ~ I was looking for the bibs and could only find "I Love Mommy" ones so I went on eBay and found them both.

Jen ~ sorry for the BDN, hopefully it was too early.

ABirney ~ congrats to SIL, will have to stop by your journal for pictures, love baby pictures.

Kanga ~ good luck testing.

magrat ~ good to hear, I've always wanted a June baby.

Me ~
CD20 - 6DPO, not feeling anything. I only had a backache for 4 days and today it seems better.

[melandtim]

DelSol - good to hear DH was nice. Mine wasn't and we barely spoke. Gotta love it!! Maybe I need the attitude adjustment :p

tealynn - I found the OPK's made me even more obsessive :p

magrat - I hope you are right!!

QOTD ~ Have you planned a special way to tell DH that you are pg (when the time comes)? How about your parents?

Hmm hadn't thought about it. DH and I talk about it frequently so it really wouldn't be a surpise. Not sure about parents. That's a sticky one. My Mom will be less than thrilled, she hates DH and thinks if we have a baby it will make it harder for me to divorce him.

I mentioned a baby to Dh's Mom recently and her response was less than positive as well. Dad and stepmom will be thrilled!! We have actually decided to tell our grandparents first to save the whole you told so and so first thing.

[cat_loverpq]

Mel ~ Nothing like a little family drama, huh? ;)

I don't think I'm going to "surprise" DH with the news since he will be expecting it, I just want to have a cute way of telling him since it will be a special moment in our lives. :)

Dana ~ I'm right there with you: 8DPO and not feeling much of anything, although I had some teeny-tiny cramps this morning.

[DelSol]

cat_loverpq ~ I begin to wonder when the FPS will begin. Right now it is just my back hurting. Last month I felt like I had done a ton of sit-ups. Maybe towards the end of the week I'll feel something, tomorrow is the one week mark until I test. I'm going to add you to my VOX neighborhood & Friends.

melandtim ~ sorry your DH wasn't in a better mood.

[honeygirl]

Polkadot - That was quite a temp jump this morning! I hope that the kids are nicer today.

Chris~n~Jen - How are you feeling today? Better I hope. Send the husband out for more POAS tests. :)

FSUSammy - Any word from the nurse/dr yet? Sorry about your long cycle. :(

I'm getting POAS fever and I haven't even O'ed yet. Maybe I'll waste some money on OPKs and get it out of my system.
Tealynn - This totally cracked me up. :) You have such a wonderful sense of humor.

DelSol - Glad to hear that today is going better for you. Good luck with your 2ww. When do you plan on testing?

cat_loverpq - Your chart is looking good.

Well ladies, thank you for the cheering yesterday. You are all so supportive this is a nice thread to be in. :) I was strong this morning and did not POAS despite my temp continuing to rise. I told DH about the rise yesterday and he wanted to know at what point it stops going up ("will you get a fever"). :D I'm hoping that I'm not as tired today as yesterday, I actually went to bed at 10pm last night! I don't usually go to sleep till 11:30pm-1am.

[FSUSammy]

Hey ladies. My ob/gyn nurse just called. She told me that since I have a history of long and irregular cycles she wants to see how long this one goes. She actually wants me to call next week if AF still hasn't shown. She did see on my records that the doc prescribed Clomid for me in July but I explained that I haven't taken it yet because of the acid reflux and she actually agreed with my gastroenterlogoist about holding off on TTC until the reflux is under control.

So no provera for me yet.

Sam

[FSUSammy]

Honeygirl - Your chart is looking GREAT!!! I wonder when Ovusoft will call it triphasic and tell you to test.

[numberlady]

I don't have time for s/o's but I just want to say that I see some mighty purty charts out there! I hope this week is filled with lots of BFP's. Baby Dust to everyone testing soon.

[SQ2]

Just wanted to stop by to say how excited I am for everyone. :D Good luck to the upcoming testers!

[DelSol]

Honeygirl ~ I am going to test on 9/20. AF is suppose to arrive that day and if my temps stay up I will test then plus I will be 14 DPO. I am going to "try" and hold off testing any earlier, don't want to get my hopes dashed or waste too many HPTs.

[Charting is Knowledge]

Updated to Here!

Congrats Foxyboo!

[Chris~n~Jen]

Thanks tealynn, DelSol & honeygirl for asking about me.
I actually just came home early from work today. I still feel horrible and it didn't help that AF showed this morning. So I went in long enough to do what I needed to and then came home.

Honeygirl ~ I am sooooo keeping my fingers crossed for you. I don't want to get your hopes up to high but your chart is really smokin. ;)

QOTD ~ Well I had a special bib all tucked away in our guest closet to give to DH whenever we get preggo. After reading the qotd I went in there to look at it again (I haven't seen it in almost a year) and I can't find it!!!! I can't imagine where it would have gone to. Although Chris follows my chart and asks me what cycle day we're on so it won't really be a huge surprise. For the parents, I'm always scrapbooking and showing then my latest pages. I think I'll make a "We're Expecting" page and put it in with the newest pages I'll be showing them. My IL's live 2 hours away and we see them at least once a month so it won't be a problem to have to hide anything from them. My parents live 22 hours away and I usually only get to see them once a year. So I'm hoping that we can find a way to visit them when the time comes so we can tell them in person. Otherwise I may just have to tell them over the phone. :(

So I'm sitting here updated the thread and watching of all things "A Baby Story" and "Bringing home baby" on TLC. I'm not usually home at this time of day to watch these shows. I love watching baby shows but I'm sitting here crying my eyes out. This last couple went through all kinds of fertility issues and finally concieved on their THIRD round of IVF. :eek: I really cried at that one since they were so appriciative and happy. Now the current couple got preggo with their first baby right out of high school and they have a 1 year old and just had a second baby. It's just crazy how hard some people have to struggle and how easy it is for others. Anyway, enough crying.

[FSUSammy]

Jen - I Tivo A baby story and every once in awhile I'll get all choked up. I agree it is crazy how some people have the hardest of times getting PG and then there are those that get PG by getting looked at by their DH. Craziness!

New QOTD (based on a conversation I had with my mom): After you have your bundle of joy(s) will you go on the pill or will you chart to avoid?

QOTD ->I called up my mom and somehow mentioned to her how my cycle has been VERY long and how I called the doc about it today. She of course asked if I was PG and I told her no. She then asked me why I don't go back on the pill. I told her I would NEVER go on the pill again. I blame the pill for my irregular cycles coming off of it. In my opinion the pill does not work for me. Granted its GREAT at preventing PG but it totally wiped out my sex drive and I will NEVER do that to my poor DH again. So of course that means its charting for me!

Sam

[Chris~n~Jen]

I would be so dangerous with TiVo. There are just to many shows that I would want to record. I'd spend all of lthe free time just trying to watch everything. :p

QOTD ~ I will not be going on the pill. Honestly, I haven't been on any form of birth control in over 5 years. We've always just used the ...ummm .... withdrawl method. I honestly didn't even pay attention to fertile days or anything like that. It's one of the reasons why I'm so much more concerned that we haven't gotten preggo since we're on our 12th cycle trying. We probably should have had an oopsy by now. Really makes me worry that something is wrong with one or both of us. So after we have our first baby we will probably just let whatever happens happen. My cycles are pretty regular so we might just avoid days that I know I'm fertile until the baby is at least one then well stop avoiding all togeather. Sorry to write a book, here. :)

[Chris~n~Jen]

cross posted from SAI thread.....

I'm getting super pissed at my gyn office. I was waiting to hear back from my doctor (she is actually a midwife so not sure what you call her). Anyway, last week I call the drs office again and they tell me that she isn't working out of that office anymore. So I leave a message for someone/anyone to look at my chart and call me and tell me what the next step in the process will be. Nobody calls. Two days later I call again and have to leave another message. Nobody calls. I finally talked to someone who told me it was up to me to pick which doctor I wan't to use. I said "whichever one will be available the soonest to go over my chart with me." Still nobody has called me. :mad: I'm going to have to call again tomorrow and raise a stink. It's just so frustrating. The other issue is that DH has his SA scheduled for next week. Since he doesn't have insurance (currently) the urologist office said they would send his results to my gyno and I can go over the results with her so that we didn't have to pay a doctors visit out of pocket. Well I don't even have a name of a doctor to tell them to send the results to. I'm so freakin frustrated. Also my company just switched insurance and I'm pretty sure I need a referral to go to a specialist. If it weren't for that, I'd just schedule an appointment with a RE now.

[FSUSammy]

Jen - I'm going to PM you in a second since I know you are in South Florida (regarding your gyn).

[honeygirl]

Chris~n~Jen - Sorry to hear that you're still feeling sick. I hear you on watching sad (ie - baby) shows when we're already feeling down. It somehow makes me feel better sometimes to feel worse. :rolleyes: Last month the same day AF came I was watching a 7th Heaven episode where the young college woman goes into labor and ended up crying the whole time. My husband finally had me turn the TV off and took me out for dinner. I have a DVR but haven't taped any baby shows (yet).

QOTD: After you have your bundle of joy(s) will you go on the pill or will you chart to avoid?
FSUSammy, like you I'm not an advocate of the BCP. I was on it for many years and it ruined my sex-drive and I think messed my cycles up as well! So it will be charting to avoid for us.

I hope that your dr doesn't make you wait too long for AF to come, but since you have to wait to TTC anyway, maybe it would'nt be the worst thing?

DelSol - Good idea about waiting to test. It's hard though isn't it? I'm especially struggling not testing this month b/c of how my chart looks!

Ovusoft called my chart triphasic (am I the only one that can never remember how to spell that word?) and told me to test. I'm thinking tomorrow. My $1 store test says to wait till the 1st day of your missed period though. I'm not sure if I have sensitive enough tests. My other tests are from Walmart. I'm almost thinking of going out and buying a digital or first response test, I hate to waste the money though.

[LILRTL]

Girls, I am 12 pages behind! At least! We just got back from 6 days in Myrtle Beach.

CONGRATS to those with BFP's while I was gone!!!!!

And you can add me to the list! :D I got a very, very, VERY light BFP before I left, but then got an immediate "Pregnant" on the digital while I was gone!

I hope there are a lot more BFP's soon!!! ;)

[honeygirl]

LILRTL - Congratulations! What a wonderful vacation surprise that must have been. Have a happy and healthy pregnancy!

[FSUSammy]

honeygirl - Yeah its not the end of the world to wait on AF. But man is it frustrating!!! Oh yay Ovusoft says you are triphasic. I'd go buy a more sensitive test. I heard most of the digitals are actually NOT good to take early for some reason. We'll all be anxiously awaiting your test results.

Lora - Congrats on the BFP!!! H&H 9 months!

[katiems118]

Wow I think September is turning out really well!!!

[Chris~n~Jen]

Congrats LILRTL! What a wonderful surprise for your vacation.

Wow, September is turning out to be a great month. :)

[DelSol]

Congratulations LILRTL! Happy & Healthy 9 Months!

[cat_loverpq]

LILRTL ~ I was wondering about you! I saw your chart and noticed that you hadn't updated for awhile, and I just knew you had to be pg. CONGRATS!!

Jen ~ I would dump your current dr's office and find a new one. That is unacceptable to not receive a call for 3 days! Maybe threaten that in your next message...;)

QOTD ~ I will not be going back on BCP either. I'm sticking to charting from here on out. :D

[Chris~n~Jen]

Jen ~ I would dump your current dr's office and find a new one. That is unacceptable to not receive a call for 3 days! Maybe threaten that in your next message...;)
It's actually been almost two weeks that I've been trying to get a call back. I've only left three messages but it's been TWO WEEKS that I've been waiting.

Ugh! There just aren't that many doctors here. Plus I hate to have to start over with a new doctor. I'd rather this office just refer me to a specialist so I can move on to someone who deals with infertility in particular. My new insurance will only let me go to a specialist if I am referred. :rolleyes:

[DelSol]

cross-posted with SWH

Well my back finally went out on me this afternoon. I made my chiropractor appointment and will be going after work since I need to do a few things before I leave here.

Even though I am not PG, I know I will be put on Electric Muscle Stimulation, do you think I will be ok? I don't want to hurt my chances if there going to be a possibility of being PG.

I guess I will bring the possibility up to my chiropractor.

[katiems118]

Help!!

Ok this has never happened to me before EVER...its too soon for me to be pregnant, its got to be hormonal, someone please tell me if there is something wrong with me..

my nipples are leaking...

[SQ2]

CONGRATULATIONS, LILRTL! :D I was wondering about you too. Spread around that baby dust! :)

QOTD: No more pill for me. We'll be charting to avoid and/or using condoms.

[ceaserbride]

Okay so I'm just a lurker from the swh thread since I was thinking of charting and temping next month if we don't get a bfp this month and came across this

my nipples are leaking...

I had this last month and an unussually long cycle (31 days as uposed to 28) but still a bfn...it had me wondering what was going on and unfortunatly I still have no answer:( sorry...it did stop eventually though!

[katiems118]

thanks! I called the doc and they said to keep track of it and if it doesnt stop they will do some blood tests.

[Cosmogirl]

wowza, you ladies were busy today!:p

HoneygirlGood luck testing!

LoraCongrats again! You rock!
Send some baby dust our way!

JenSorry about the Dr situation. I hope you either get this resolve or are able to find another one.

Me, nothing.
I don't feel pg, and don't have the feeling I am either... not good:(

[numberlady]

Congratulations LILRTL! Happy & Healthy 9 Months!
QOTD - I will probably go back on the pill after I give birth. I have been charting for almost 3 years and I did not notice a big difference in my sex drive while we were TTA. In fact we might have had sex less because I was constantly worried that we would have an oops (and we did).

As for me, this cycle is really crazy, but ff decided to give me the vip version, and since I am already obsessing, I think I am hooked! I didn't realize how many more things I could chart and graph! I guess I am a nerd that way :) FF gives me high marks for bd timing and I have had more cm after O than normal, but I don't know if this cycle will be it.

[melandtim]

QOTD: After you have your bundle of joy(s) will you go on the pill or will you chart to avoid?

Definitely back to the pill for me, my cramps are just way too painful off them and I like knowing AF will arrive on a specific day.

COngrats LILRTL!!!! Lets keep these BFP's rolling!!

Honeygirl- I am keeping my fingers crossed for you. Everything looks great!!

Jen - I can't believe your doctor's office. I hate it when people don't call you back.

Me - on CD3. AF is basically gone and I am a determined woman this month!!! DH better watch out!!

[FSUSammy]

RP from SWH:

Good Morning ladies. I'm on CD 50, yup you read that right! UGH!!!! Still no AF. Been having cramps and I started breaking out yesterday. Gotta love the pimples that tend to have an arrow pointing where they are on your face, so embarassing!!!

So, my gastroenterologist called last night to tell me the results of the biopsy from my endoscopy. He said everything was normal and that there was just some inflammation. He said to continue with the Nexium and to see him in a month. Since the Nexium has been the only medicine to finally control the reflux I rather wait till next month to ask about TTC just because by then I should hopefully be completely healed up. The great thing about it is that because of the reflux I've had to stop drinking caffeine which is a good thing to do now before I get PG. So I guess this has some perks.

Just thought I'd update you all.

Sam

[kanga1622]

New QOTD: We will chart TTA and use condoms as backup just like we did before we were TTC. My mother died from cancer that started as breast cancer and she was third generation in her family to have breast cancer so I will NEVER pump any more hormones into my body. DH even agrees that if we find out we cannot get pregnant on our own and something as "simple" as progesterone would help, we will not do it and will instead focus on adoption. There is just too much history for me to ever put hormones in to my body again for either TTC or TTA. We chucked the BCPs a few months after my mom passed.

Congrats LILRTL!

FSUSammy - I'm sorry you are having such a long cycle. I know my doc isn't concerned unless I hit CD 100. Early in my charting history I ended up with a 59 day cycle followed by a 72 day cycle (where I Oed on CD60). That kind of waiting is absolute torture because you have to be prepared EVERY day for AF to show up. It is especially annoying when you are TTC because the waiting seems twice as long.

[jessied1025]

LILRTL Congrats on your BFP!! H&H 9 months to you.

Honeygirl Your chart is rock'n. My fingers are crossed for you!!

Jen How inconsiderate of your doctors office. I am sorry you are going through that type of frustration, when all you want to do is determine why you are not pregnant yet!! Hang in there! (((HUGS)))

FSU Sorry AF hasn't shown yet. Hopefully the cramps you are experiencing are a sign that she is on her way. Glad to hear you endoscopy went well. My DH family has a history of acid reflux and esophageal problems. DH's brother had esophageal cancer and unfortunately passed away this past February. I am glad to hear you are taking care of your reflux as so many people should, because it can lead to other issues even cancer.

As for me, nothing new. I marked today CD1 since the spotting is much heavier. I probably could have marked CD1 a couple days ago, but the spotting would come and go and I just couldn't decide.

Hope you all have a great day!!

[DelSol]

Don't have much patience for shout-outs because of my back, just hate dealing with this pain.

I just checked a few charts quickly and I see some nice looking charts out there, good luck to everyone testing shortly! :D

katiems118 ~ I hope everything is ok with the leaking and I hope it stops soon and you can figure out why it started.

jen ~ sorry about the doctor's office, I would start looking for a new one, if possible.

QOTD: After you have your bundle of joy(s) will you go on the pill or will you chart to avoid?

Like melandtim, I will be going back on the pill. My cramps are horrible begin off the pill and I like knowing AF arrives on a specific day. I have been off the pill for over a year and the cramps are the worst part plus the extremely heavy bleeding. My Dh wasn't ready to TTC for along time and I seriously started contemplating going back on the pills just because of the cramps and heavy bleeding and was going to tell him when you are ready give me the 3 month warning so I can stop taking them. :o

Quick Update on me ~ CD21 - 7 DPO, still have nothing going on, don't feel like I am PG and no FPS. One week until I test! I guess I'm happy my back going out on me this week instead of last week when it was BDing time. Chiropractor is helping me, I have to go 2 more times this week. She said the Stim is ok for pg women, she has treated high risk pregnancies and pregnancies of twins so I felt better about that. I decided to push myself last night and I went to my water aerobics class, I'm proud of myself because I did the majority of the activities and then sat in the jacuzzi for 5 minutes to help my back.

[honeygirl]

I tested again this morning, with a Fact Plus Test. The chart says fact plus is 40mIU, so not the lowest but not the highest either. It was BNF. I don't know what to think. I feel like I have a whole bunch of symptoms, but another (-). DH said that if I got a bfn today I should go out and buy a lower mIU test and try again. Maybe I will, but right now I'm starting to think that my pretty chart (it's still high today) is a fluke. :( Since it looks like I implanted on 8dpo shouldn't I be testing + by now?

[FSUSammy]

honeygirl - Hmmm that's puzzling. Maybe your HCG levels aren't high enough just yet to be detected??? I guess wait a few more days or get a more sensitive test. If you are still having high temps by 18DPO then girl you are PG and if you aren't then you should definitely talk to your doc.

Sam

[katiems118]

honeygirl-I agree with Sammy you should get a more sensitive test, can you get any of these near you?

AimStick Pregnancy Test Strip 20 mIU
AccuHome Midstream Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Answer Early Result Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Answer Pregnancy Test (Cup) 25 mIU
Clearblue +/- 25 mIU
Clearblue Digital 25 mIU
Confirm 1-Step Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Dollar Store Brand Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Equate Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
One Step Be Sure Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Precise Pregnancy Test (doctors office) 25 mIU
Quickview Pregnancy Test (doctors office) 25 mIU
Walgreen Digital 25 mIU

[melandtim]

honeygirl - sorry it was a BFN. Hopefully Sammy is right. Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

[cat_loverpq]

Katie ~ Sorry, I can't help you on the leaking issue. I have no idea what would cause that. Thanks for posting those tests - I was actually going to go back to the first page and look up the test I just bought (Walgreens digital). The insert doesn't say how sensitive it is and I was taking a shot in the dark by buying it (2 pack) but it was on sale so I said screw it (no pun intended!). I don't have any digital ones and I want verification when that faint line shows up on my other tests. :D

[tealynn]

Sorry Honeygirl, I hope it's just a little too soon. At 13 DPO many people would get a + but there's a thread to prove that it can take up to 14 and 15 DPOs for some. I think you can find it in the pregnancy thread if you want to read through it.

Congrats LILRTL!

I just found out one of my BFF's just got a + PG test yesterday. She was on her first round of IVF so I'm really, really happy for her. We had lunch last week and talked about how awesome it would be if we were PG together. I felt like I was in elementary school again "we'll live across the street from each other, and we'll have babies together, we'll be best friends forever!"

However, I seem to be dropping the ball :rolleyes: Oh the pressure!

[polkadot]

QOTD: After you have your bundle of joy(s) will you go on the pill or will you chart to avoid?

We will chart to avoid...and probably not worry to much...with all the things we are having to do to concieve numero uno...I dont think it will ever happen as an accident...so I can say for sure that I will never be on the pill again...b/c somehow I believe that my situation now has something to do with the pill.

~~~~

13DPO...

I didnt test this morning...although my temp did go up..:D I am trying to wait until tomorrow just to make sure and then I will be 14DPO and technically LATE...

wish me luck girls!!

ETA: COngrats Lora, I didnt congrats you here until you made it public knowledge....i lvoe ya!!

[kmmommy]

Stopping by to wish everyone good luck. Especially my girl Lauren!! Love ya!

[polkadot]

thanks...I am blushing!! ;)

[honeygirl]

Polkadot - I so hope that this is it for you. Your rising temperatures look promising. Best wishes on getting through the next day till you test.

[mkvh]

Nov '05 grad lurking and sending POSITIVE thoughts polkadot's way!!!

[risa00]

Congratulations Foxyboo!!!!

I know I'm late in congratulating but I've been trying to take it easy this month and not stress so much about it. That's why if you look at my chart you'll notice I haven't taken any temperatures this month. Hopefully after the Clomid I'll start so I can at least confirm that I O'd. I periodically check in to see if we had any additional BFPs. Good luck to those testing soon!

[honeygirl]

Polkadot - Nice avatar change. :)

[cat_loverpq]

Lauren ~ So you put your temp in today, but where is the test result?!?! You are killing me here! Your temp is still nice and high so that has to be a good sign! :)

Armadillo ~ Your chart is smokin'! Are you really going to wait until next week to test?!

[tealynn]

Catlover, your chart is looking very nice also! When will you test?

[DelSol]

Honeygirl ~ Good Luck!

polkadot ~ Good Luck!

I saw some nice charts again today, let's hope they turn into BFPs.

Me ~ CD22 - 8DPO. Still nothing, I wonder if that is a positive sign or maybe the pain in my back is taking away from all the FPS's.

[honeygirl]

I'm out. I don't really know how I feel yet, lots of different things I guess. I took another test today, a digital one. I'm not pregnant, my dropping temp just reinforces it. I'll be stopping the progesterone, AF should arrive within a few hours to a day.

I was so sure that we were, I don't understand what happened with my cycle. Part of me wonders why I should even bother charting (at least after O) b/c it doesn't seem to make a difference. Whether it's textbook perfect or all over the place I'm still not pregnant.

We see the RE in 2 weeks. That will be good. I really want to stay positive right now, I'm trying to hard to just trust that it will happen for us. But to be honest I'm very disappointed this morning, and a bit confused. I had so many symptoms, new ones even. It may be hard to keep it together today, I'm already crying as I write this.

Best wishes to you ladies that are still waiting to test. I'm sorry to be such a downer this morning. I guess it's my turn to be "less up".

Please move me to waiting to O

[Chris~n~Jen]

:( Oh, honeygirl I am so, so sorry for you. Your chart did look picture perfect. :( I've felt the same way about charting. One of the reasons why I haven't charted the last couple of cycles. It's so easy to get your hopes up. Also I love all the support that we give each other in this thread but it's also that much harder to not get to excited when everyone is telling you how wonderful your chart looks and such. Kinda just makes the crash that much harder because your hopes are up so much more.

I hope your able to find some answers with your RE. :(

[RobynScott]

Ladies,

I'm sorry I haven't been able to post much this week. I wanted to come in and shout out to Honeygirl though - I am so sorry you are feeling this way! It's totally understandable - don't apologize for being down.

I am SO SORRY! It will happen for you - I am sure. I hope you get some good answers at the RE next week.

Just wanted to say I am thinking of you.

will come back tonight and try to post to all - Honeygirl - thinking of you!

[armadillo]

Honeygirl, I'm sorry about the BFN. :( Hopefully you'll get some answers from the RE.

Catloverpq, yup, I'm gonna wait til Monday. I want to make sure AF is late before I test, so I'm just going to stick it out. It just feels like it's been soooo long since we've been TTC that I can't handle the disappointment of seeing BFNs. Because you know how everytime you take a test, you have that tiny little (or sometimes not so tiny) hope that you will see a BFP? I'd rather expect AF and miss it, then I can feel like I CAN have some hope. Your chart is looking pretty good too!! When are you planning on testing?

[jessied1025]

Honeygirl I am so sorry!! (((HUGS))). Hang in there and hopefully you will get some answers from the RE.

polkadot Keep my fingers crossed for you. Your chart looks great!

[SQ2]

honeygirl, just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you. I'm so sorry about the BFN. Don't apologize for being down. I think everyone understands that this thread is just as much for being excited and positive as it is about being down and feeling crappy. You have every right to feel the way you do. I got teary when I read your post and it wasn't even my situation. I can't imagine how you must be feeling. We're here to support each other no matter what. I hope you get some answers soon.

[Chris~n~Jen]

Wow, I just re-read some of my last posts in here and I sound really negitive. I guess I've been really down about TTC the last couple of months. I'm just starting cycle #13 and it seems like we'll never get preggo. :(


Cross posted from SAI
So I have a kinda what would you do type of question for you all.

Some background..... Chris just started a new job and his insurance won't kick in for another 6 weeks. My job just switched insurance companies plus all the problems I've been having with getting ahold of my doctor. So I've been thinking about changing doctors. I am also potientially changing jobs soon and will then again be switching insurances.
So Chris and I were talking last night about maybe holding off on any more fertility testing until he gets his insurance. He'll then put me on his policy and we'll be able to start fresh with a new doctor. I'm nervous about doing more testing now just to have to switch doctors and possibly do it all over again. Chris is scheduled for his SA next week and we are paying out of pocket for it and I don't even have a doctor to tell them to send the results to so that we don't have to pay for a doctors visit to go over the results with a urologist. So we're thinking of cancelling it and just waiting until he is covered. The downside is that I can't stand the thought of having to wait another 2 cycles before we start trying to figure out what's going on. I just dont' know what to do all this insurance crap is just really confusing and frustrating. So what do you all think?

[cat_loverpq]

Honeygirl ~ I am so sorry. Good luck with the RE - I hope you get some answers. Don't even worry about being a downer; we are all here for support, in good times and in bad. :)

Armadillo ~ I can totally understand that. Fingers crossed for you! As for me, I actually tested this morning and got BFN. I knew it would be too early (10DPO) but I am going to the dentist today and they have always said to let them know if I am pg (to check my gums, maybe?). So I figured that was a good enough excuse to test. ;) I will probably test again on Sunday, although technically I'm not late until Wednesday.

tealynn ~ Probably Sunday. See my answer to Armadillo above. :)

Jen ~ I say just pick a dr (anyone in your current dr's office) and have the SA results sent to him/her. There's nothing binding you to that dr if you want to change later. Start looking for a new dr's office (since this one apparently doesn't care about their patients!) but don't switch until after you are sure about the potential new job. Your new insurance at that job may offer you more dr possibilities.

[FSUSammy]

Honeygirl - Sorry about the BFN. Girl you aren't out until AF makes her grand appearance! Don't give up just yet.

[cowgirl]

congrats to the recent BFP Happy and Healthy 9 months!

Jen:I agree with others just pick a Dr. for now and then see were things go but I would start looking around for a new one just in case.

Honeygirl:Sorry you are feeling so down today but don't worry about it we all have those days.

As for me I think I o'd. I did my temps vag. to see if theyare more reliable so fingers crossed.

please move me to testing 9/25 - 9/30 or there abouts.

[Jess71903]

I gotta say, the + quote feature is a must when you have missed a couple of days!!!

New QOTD: After you have your bundle of joy(s) will you go on the pill or will you chart to avoid?
I am with Polkadot. After all the trouble it has been to get #1, I will never again be on BC. Although, I know someone who had lots and lots of trouble with #1, and is having #2 before #1 is a year old! I would be ok with that, if it happened. Also, it did wipe out my sex drive. The only +s were knowing when AF would be here and the whole acne thing. If I were to ever get on it again, it would be out of vanity.

cross-posted with SWH
Well my back finally went out on me this afternoon.
I hope it feels better now! I see you already got the info you needed about the E-stim.


my nipples are leaking...
Any update? Until you said you told your dr. I was going to say to make sure you call your dr. I know when I had my lump, my dr. asked me if there was any "discharge".

RP from SWH:
Good Morning ladies. I'm on CD 50, yup you read that right! UGH!!!! Still no AF. Been having cramps and I started breaking out yesterday. Gotta love the pimples that tend to have an arrow pointing where they are on your face, so embarassing!!!
So, my gastroenterologist called last night to tell me the results of the biopsy from my endoscopy. He said everything was normal and that there was just some inflammation. Sam

Sheesh, sorry about the extra-long cycle! That sucks!
Glad everything looked ok with the gastro and I thing your plan is good.


13DPO...

I didnt test this morning...although my temp did go up..:D I am trying to wait until tomorrow just to make sure and then I will be 14DPO and technically LATE...
wish me luck girls!! Thinking good thoughts for you!!!:)

Wow, I just re-read some of my last posts in here and I sound really negitive. I guess I've been really down about TTC the last couple of months. I'm just starting cycle #13 and it seems like we'll never get preggo. :(

Totally understand. I feel the same way often:o ! Hang in there, girl!


Cross posted from SAI
So I have a kinda what would you do type of question for you all...

I'm nervous about doing more testing now just to have to switch doctors and possibly do it all over again...

I wouldn't worry about this. Wherever you do this, you can get your records to your new dr. and won't have to re-do any tests. If you are unhappy with your dr. definitely start looking for a new one. Of course, this is hypocritical for me to say because I was fuming for similar reasons just weeks ago, and have I changed yet:rolleyes: ??? My excuse is that I am temporarily happy with the plan put before me (see below) and if I don't get pg soon, I will start going to an RE anyway, so I am waiting for that. If I were you, I would decide what you can afford right now as far as testing. I know what it feels like to think about wasting cycles and putting things off, if only for a month. That seems like an eternity for someone who has been TTC for a long time. I will have to re-read your situation about the insurance, cuz I deleted it in the quote and I can't remember it all right now.:p

me: from my journal: Now on to my appointment. It went much better than past appointments with her. She actually spent time with me and I asked all the questions I could think to ask and I feel like I know something now. She showed me the pics from my lap, which was cool. She said that one tube was blocked just on the very end by the ovary and not all the way down. She said I can get that fixed surgically by an RE if I wanted to, but that I could still get pg without the surgery. She said that my ovaries are behind my uterus and close enough together that it's possible that even if I O on the blocked side that the other tube could catch the egg and I would still have a (smaller) chance that month. She told me that we can give it a few months if we wanted to and then try Clomid just to "strengthen" the egg and give us a better chance. I am not sure how I feel about that yet. I would rather not. She also said we could do a post-sex (I hate the word coital!) test to see if my CM is killing the sperm and if so, try IUI. She said we would to u/s to see which side I would O from and we could decide not to if it was from the blocked side.

At this point we are going to just see what happens for a couple of months and hope that the whole dye through the tube thing will help make me extra fertile. Next we will probably do the post-sex test and go from there. She did give me Prometrum to take CD 14-24 to try to take care of the 4 days of spotting I have pre-AF.

[katiems118]

Jess-I talked to the nurse and she said that the doctor told me to mark it down on a calendar and if it doesnt go away then they will run some tests...well its day 3, I called the doctor again, and they said to call them on Monday if it hasnt stopped. Its not a lot, just a drip here and there, and only if there is compression. VERY WIERD though

[tealynn]

Honeygirl, I'm so sorry that you didn't get your BFP. I hope the RE has some answers for you really soon. Try not to get too down. You will have your baby whether it's all on your own with a little help from science.

Jess, I'm glad you were able to sit down and talk w/ your doctor. It's always reassuring to have someone look you in the eye and answer your questions. Is this your OB/GYN? Because she seems pretty proactive for not being an RE.

Good luck Armadillo and Catlover,hopefully you'll be the next contestants on "Name that BFP"!

ChrisnJen, Not sure what I would do. I think I would probably wait to have the SA done until I found my new doctor...unless the results of the SA will motivate you to see an RE more quickly if there is a real problem. (nice vague answer, I'm good at that)

My DH decide to surprise me w/ a box of KY warming massage gels or whatever it's called since the BDfest had begun. I think he's trying to mix it up. But, instead of just showing it to me, he decided to hide it under my pillow. Needless to say, I might have been a little more "in the mood" if I hadn't sustained a minor head injury from flopping my head down on the pillow without prior knowledge of "said massage oil box". Silly boys.

Of course, the concussion didn't stop me from BDing...I'm in it to win it! :D

[magrat]

Of course, the concussion didn't stop me from BDing...I'm in it to win it!

LOL!

I just got back from my appointment about the chemical pregnancy. They were very nice. Good news and bad news. The good news is that I'm fine and they don't think I'll have trouble getting pregnant again. The bad news is they want me to wait out this cycle :( I'm going to do what they say, but I'm pretty bummed. DH and I were both really excited to start trying again. She said I want to give my uterus time to build up a good lining again. She also said to make sure I'm getting plenty of calcium and vitamin C because they can help with the spotting - they're good for blood clotting. So I'm going to start drinking milk. She also told me to stop DH from having his laptop sitting on his lap and he's to take a vitamin. I'm going to need a lot of patience, I can't even get him to turn off a light when he leaves a room!

[numberlady]

Honeygirl - I'm sorry that you got the BFN and are so down. I think it is so hard when we get so hopeful. I can't decide if its worse to chart and really get our hopes up when we see our temps rise or not chart at all and not know what the heck is going on.

Magrat - I'm sorry you have to sit this next cycle out, but at least they are hopeful.

ChrisnJen - I would go ahead and do the SA. Is there any way that the results can be sent to your doctor (who I know sucks). Since your fertility= you and him, would they go over the results during one of your appointments? Just a thought, of course they are being butts, so maybe they won't.

I don't know which is worse, feeling like I don't know what is going on with my chart or not charting and not knowing what is going on. FF called an O on CD15, but if I look at my temps I don't see it and see a later date. But, all year I have O'd on cd 14 or 15, plus my CM matches up. My temps are so high and most of them have been taked earlier than normal, not later. Plus I have all this CM late in the game. If I O'd late I will be out of it this month. I guess I will see what happens next week, but I am not a patient person. I have a routine doctor's appt next Wednesday. I guess I will have to decide if I will test before I go, or just go and see if I get a surprise BFP.

[DelSol]

honeygirl ~ sorry about the BFN. I'm very new to charting but last cycle, I thought my chart was "perfect" but AF showed. We all have our ups & downs, we are here to support you.

jen ~ I'm pretty sure you can have your files transferred to your new doctor. I would get the SA done, why wait another 6 weeks?

jess71903 ~ yes, I got the answers & feel better. That's great your doctor sat down & explained everything & you got answers to your questions. I hope you get lucky & they dye worked to flush out an egg or two.

tealynn ~ have fun BDing. We've used the KY warming be careful it gets very warm, if you know what I mean. I ended up telling Dh in mid-romp I fell like I'm burning up down there. :o

magrat ~ sorry you have to sit out this cycle.

numberlady ~ I've had some CM also, not a lot & not often but I noticed it. Good luck next week.



I think the only thing going on with me is beginning tired. I’m looking forward to getting some good sleep, DH is away and won’t be back until tomorrow night.

[Jess71903]

numberlady- I am not sure what you are talking about with the later O thing. I looked at your chart, and it looks like FF called it right to me. I sometimes have lots of creamy CM in my LP. I would trust your EWCM to say you Od CD 14 or 15.

[polkadot]

Hi girls....Just wanted to let you all know..

I got my BFP today!!!

@ 14 DPO

My beta was 20

i will have a repeat beta on Saturday....please think sticky thoughts for me...


We have good charts out there....I bet I am not the only one who gets a BFP this month...;)

[katiems118]

yeah Polkadot, congrats!!

[honeygirl]

Congrats Polkadot! I'm praying for your little miracle to stick! Best wishes for a happy and healthy pregnancy.

[magrat]

Congrats polkadot, I'm hoping for a sticky pregnancy for you!

[Chris~n~Jen]

Oh Polkadot I am so happy for you! Sticky Vibes coming your way.

It's so nice to see another "longer timer" finally get a bfp. It give me hope. :)

So happy for you!!!!!!

[mrs_pell]

I'm way behind (again!!), but Polka, I am SOOOOOOOOO happy for you!!! I saw your news in your journal earlier this evening (yeah...I was lurking cause I wanted to see if you'd tested!) and was hoping you'd confirm it in here tonight! :D Thinking sticky thoughts!!

Honeygirl ~ I'm so sorry about the BFN. Your chart was so pretty. :(

Magrat ~ I'm glad they were nice at your appt, but I'm sorry you have to sit this cycle out. Hopefully next cycle will be yours!

tealynn ~ You always crack me up! Too funny about the box under your pillow! Way to get you turned on, huh?! ;)

Jess ~ I'm glad your appt went well! I'm sure it's finally nice to feel like you know a little more about what's going on and to have at least somewhat of a plan.

cowgirl ~ Yeah for O'ing!!

LILRTL ~ CONGRATS!!!! What a nice surprise on vacation!

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I know I've missed a lot more, but I can only go back so far! ;) As for me, just trying to remain :cool: for another 5 days. Temps are still up (with a little drop this morning, but nothing major). My bbs are really sore, but I think it's about the same as what they normally are. Other than that, nothing major as far as symptoms go (unless the horrilbe gas the last few days is a possible symptom? :o Why is it hard to admit that when I'm perfectly willing to talk about pretty much anything else in here???).

[numberlady]

Polkadot - Congratulations on your BFP. I am so happy for you!
Jess - Thanks, maybe I am over thinking my chart. Its just that they are normally textbook perfect, and this one is just not.

[melandtim]

YAY Polkadot!!! CONGRATS!!!!!

Magrat - Sorry you have to sit this cycle out.


mrs pell - keeping my fingers crossed!

honeygirl - sorry about the BFN :(

Jen - I agree with catlover - pick a doctor to have the results sent to. You can always ahave your records sent to a new doctor but at least you will have the test done.

Tealynn - at least your DH tried, LOL!!!

catlover - good luck!! keeping my fingers

CD5 for me and I have a raging UTI so it will be off to my doctor later this AM for some antibiotics. DH has his SA on Tuesday and then hopefully my insurance will ok Clomid for me.

[FSUSammy]

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

[DelSol]

Congratulations Polkadot! I'm so happy for you! Happy & Healthy 9 Months!!!!

[FSUSammy]

RP from SWH:

Good morning ladies. CD 52 for me. Obviously still no AF. I have AWFUL PMS symptoms though. Last night I was watching some show on ABC and I started tearing up. So freaking silly!!! The cramps are getting worse too. So as of now my longest cycle ever has been 51 days and counting. Ugh!

Sam

[armadillo]

Congrats, Polkadot!!!! H&H 9 months!!!

[cowgirl]

Congrats Polkadot. Sticky vibes!!!

Magrat:Sorry you have to st out a cycle. To get more calcium you should look for a supplement as milk really does not have much in it as you think.
fsusammy:Sorry about the long cycle I know how bad they suck.

mrs.pell:Thanks

Ok good luck to any testers. Sorry to everyone I missed.

[cat_loverpq]

CONGRATULATIONS LAUREN!!

Nothing exciting going on here. I keep looking for FPS but so far don't have anything. No tender bb's, no implantation spotting, nothing. *sigh* Just waiting around until Sunday...

[pocahontas]

OHMAGAWD! :eek: Lauren...I am so happy for you! I have to echo Chris-n-Jen since the 3 of us have all been around here for at least 6 months I am betting more "long timers" get BFPs this month! :D

[flygirl]

Polka, Congratulations!!!!!!!! I'm so excited for you!!! Major sticky vibes coming your way! :D

[DelSol]

numberlady ~ I think FF called your O correctly also.

mrs_pell ~ 5 more days for me also. I feel like I have nothing, some tiredness but that's it.

melandtim ~ sorry about the UTI, they suck!

FSUSammy ~ sorry for the long cycle. (((HUGS)))

cat_loverpq ~ I keep looking for the FPS's also but nada. Makes me wonder.



Me ~CD23 - 9DPO. My back is starting to get better. I still don't have any FPS's, not that I want them because they drove me crazy last month but it would be nice to know if something is going on. I can say I am tired and that's about it.

[tealynn]

I don't have time to say hi to everyone (leaving for the beach!) but POLKADOT, OMG!!!! I'm SO happy for you. It just goes to show you that patience and perserverance can pay off! Praying that this one is super sticky!

Have a great weekend everyone!

[jessied1025]

Congrats Polkadot!!! I am sooo excited for you. Sending lots of sticky vibes! :D Your BFP gives me hope as a long timer that it can still happen for me!! :)

[ptcrn]

Congratulations polkadot!!!! Thinking lots of sticky thoughts for you! :D

BTW, I love your new avatar. :)

[Janey]

De-Lurking to send out a hearty congratulations to POLKADOT!!! :D I'll be sending lots of sticky vibes your way.

[cat_loverpq]

Dana ~ Maybe that just means we won't get any REAL symptoms either, like morning sickness. :D

tealynn ~ Soooooooo jealous you are going to the beach! :p

[polkadot]

Thanks to all of you girls...I am very happy and beyond thrilled...i am praying that this is my sticky baby....Yes, I have been around here since this thread was originally started...i may be an oldie...but I'm a goodie....

and it is with pride I say.........

~~~~~~~~Baby Dust~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Baby Dust~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~Baby Dust~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~Baby Dust~~~~~~~

[DelSol]

cat_loverpq ~ we can only hope we don't get morning sickness! Good Luck on Sunday!

[FSUSammy]

RP from SWH:

Hey ladies. I soooo need your help. As you all know I'm having awful PMS. I've been soooo moody. One minute I'm super nice the next minute I'm an evil witch. Is there anything I can do or take to make me nice again? I feel like I need to lock myself up until this goes away. Any ideas????

Thanks!
Sam

[j*east]

Coming out of hiding/deep lurkerdom to say...

CONGRATULATIONS, POLKADOT! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy for you!


I hope everyone else is doing well!

[shouldaeloped]

I've been a lurker since I was a member last fall and just needed to come out of hiding to say a huge CONGRATULATIONS to Polkadot! I am keeping my fingers crossed for you!

here's to a happy, healthy and uneventful 9 months!!!

sticky vibes, sticky vibes, sticky vibes!

[risa00]

YEAH! Congratulations Polkadot!!! Sticky vibes to you!!!

[mrs_pell]

Mel ~ So sorry about the UTI! Ugh...what a pain! Good luck to your DH. Hope his SA results are good!

Sammy ~ Were you by chance watching Primetime last night when you started tearing up? About mean girls? Because I totally teared up on that one at the end. :rolleyes: Sorry I don't have any recommendations for you for something that will ease the PMS grumpiness. I *usually* don't get it that often (except last month...PMS was a bitch that month), but if I do, people just need to stay away from me! :p

cat_loverpq ~ Your chart's looking awesome! My friend just got her BFP a few weeks ago and said she didn't have any symptoms before getting that line, so ya never know! :)

Del Sol ~ Keeping my fingers crossed for you! Like I said above, no FPS doesn't mean no BFP! I'm with you on the tired thing, though I don't know if it's just because it's been a long week!

Tealynn ~ Have a great time at the beach!!!

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As for me, I'm 13 dpo and am surprised at how quickly this 2ww(+2days!!) has gone (can you believe that I just said that???). I've really tried to just play it cool this month and not think about it too much and it's helped. 4 days left till I'll test. Temps are looking pretty good, and my bbs have been more sore today and after work I came home and HAD to take a nap. I just got up from a 2 1/2 hour nap (it was only supposed to be an hour)! :o I'd love to say it's because I'm pregnant, but it's probably b/c it's Friday and I've had a pretty long, hard week. But, I guess we'll see!

Good luck to anyone testing this weekend or anyone getting ready to O!

[polkadot]

Hey girls...

Delsol~ I know you asked about symptoms...ok here goes...the thing i noticed was the spotting on 7 DPO...then my bb's started hurting off and on at random times, then I started with a little bit of cramping off and on too...those were really the only things that gave it away....the bb's were the only thing that made me really think this was it,....it was weird kinda sharp sticky pains...very weird...

MrsPell~ Your chart is looking great...when are you gone to test?

Good Luck to everyone....:D

[mrs_pell]

Polka ~ I'll probably test Tues evening if AF hasn't shown by then. She's never come later than 17 dpo, and the last few times it's been mid-morning/afternoon of that 17th day. So...I'll wait till the evening. :D

I'm so excited for your new siggie line! :)

[polkadot]

thanxs!!! fingers crossed for you...:D

[charliezangel]

Polkadot--WOOOO HOOOO, i'm so excited for you. I was clicking through the May mommy thread because my best girlfriend is over there and I noticed the threadmistress was saying congrats to you....and OMG, i got so excited, lol. H&H 9 months to you girl. I'll be praying those betas come back nice and high!!!!

[polkadot]

thanks Emily...I am praying for sticky vibes as we speak....going in for my repeat beta today!!!

[Cath2005]

Polkadot - woo hoo! I am so happy for you :D Congrats!

Me - I haven't been posting at all this cycle, I am charting but trying to relax about the whole thing. We had bad BD timing this month so am not expecting a BFP but will probably test early next week if AF doesn't arrive by then.

Congrats to the other BFPs! Thinking about the rest of you waiting to O, waiting to test etc!

[DelSol]

mrs_pell ~ thanks, I got my fingers crossed for you. I'm with you on trying not to read to much into anything this time. That's a long nap, I'm not a napper so I usually just crash early.

polkadot ~ thanks for sharing your symptoms. I know everyone is different and I can say I really don't have any of those. Well time will tell.

Cath2005 ~ sorry for the bad timing.

Me ~ CD24 - 10DPO. Not much going on. My back is starting to feel better. I woke up with some cramping in the middle of the night but that might be food related and it not agreeing with me. I noticed last night I was hot and I woke up hot. It felt like I was having a hot flash! Tonight we are going over to some friends house and finishing off a bottle of Grey Goose Vodka, I'm leary about drinking but I'll have one or two small drinks.

ETA: I stopped off at Wal-Mart last night got an Equate HPT, then as I am checking out I noticed it only had one test, really didn't want to draw attention to myself so I only have one test which means no testing anytime sooner than Wednesday.

[miaclear]

Polkadot....CONGRATULATIONS! I still swing in here every once in awhile to see who's graduating and it's such a wonderful feeling when someone who's been trying so long gets their BFP. I actually got a little teary when I saw yours :D Congrats again and a happy and healthy 9 months to you!

[FSUSammy]

mrs_pell - YES it was Primetime. I felt soooo bad about that boy that killed himself and started tearing up.

[cat_loverpq]

I've had some very light spotting this evening. I'm hoping it's late implantation spotting and not pre-AF spotting... :)

[mrs_pell]

Polka ~ Thanks! How was the repeat beta?

Cath ~ Sorry about the bad timing! Hopefully it was good enough!!

Del Sol ~ You are a much stronger woman than I if you can have a test in your house and not use it before Wednesday!! I'd have to give that sucker to my DH and make him hide it from me! :D Good luck! I have my fingers crossed for you!

Sammy ~ I knew it!! I was BLOWN AWAY at how downright HORRIBLE girls are these days! They know stuff that I didn't know until I was in college!!! :eek: I was seriously horrified and it almost made me hope I don't have a girl!

catlover ~ My friend that just got her BFP had spotting the night before her BFP! So, even if it's not implantation, it definitely isn't the end! Keeping my fingers crossed for you, too!

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14 dpo for me and a slight temp drop this morning, though still way above CL. I'm kinda crampy today, but nothing major. Just waiting for Tuesday evening! ;) Stay away AF!!!

[DelSol]

Cat_loverpq ~ fingers crossed that it’s implantation spotting. I know three were 2 ladies in SWH that had spotting and got BFPs.

Mrs_pell ~ I’m trying to not even think about the test. I almost forgot I had it in the house. Thank you, my fingers are crossed too for a BFP.


Me ~ CD25 – 11DPO. Temp jump for me. My chart looks good but we all know that doesn’t mean anything. Last month I tested on 11DPO and got a BFN. BBs are a little sore but nothing major. We went to our friends’ house last night and had him polish off the Grey Goose vodka. I had 2 drinks, my first one was stronger than the second but that’s because I made my second one and I made sure I didn’t have a lot of vodka. Yesterday I made a tuna fish sandwich for lunch and afterwards felt really crappy, didn’t know what that was about.

[cat_loverpq]

So I tested this morning (13DPO) and got BFN. I also had a temp drop and more spotting today, so I think AF is probably on her way. :( If she hasn't shown by Wednesday I will test again, but I think I'll be moving on to cycle #2. DH wasn't too upset about it when I told him that. ;)

I'm not too upset either as I really wasn't expecting to get pg right away, but man we had great BD timing this month! *sigh* :rolleyes: Oh well!

[mrs_pell]

Del Sol ~ Yeah for the temp jump! Fingers still crossed for you!

Catlover ~ Sorry for the BFN and spotting. Hopefully AF will stay away!

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As for me, no need to wait till Tuesday to test. AF showed up in full force today. :( I feel like crap and am definitely disappointed. I think it's time to make a dr's appointment, though I'm not sure about how it's all going to work. I had my yearly earlier this year and she said to come back for testing if we weren't pg in 6 cycles. But, my company has since switched insurance companies and my doctor is no longer covered. So, will a new doctor's office require a regular visit prior to any testing? This is all such a PITA!

eta: Forgot to add this -- Threadmistress, please move me to waiting to O."

[honeygirl]

DelSol - Hang in there, it's almost testing time for you! Some pretty charts mean pregnancy, maybe you're one of those ladies. :)

cat_loverpq - Sorry about the BFN and temp drop. :( I know that it can be dissapointing to not get pregnant right away. Just think of it as more opportunities to practice BD.

mrs_pell - I'm sorry about AF. :( I'd call your new dr and say you want to make an appt to discuss testing per your prior dr's orders. They'll probably want to consult with you to decide what types of tests to start with anyway. What cycle are you starting now?

[mrs_pell]

I'm starting cycle #8 charting, but we were SWH for a few cycles before that. We had a couple cycles w/really bad timing, so I decided to wait and make sure we had 6 cycles w/good [enough] timing. Sucks because I don't have a new doctor yet. Guess I'd best start finding one.

[honeygirl]

So has it been about a year then (including SWH)? Maybe you should go straight to a RE. You're still young (even younger than me! ;)), but since it's been a year+ it might be a good idea. Not all gyno's are very good at doing testing, at least based on my experience. Does your insurance cover infertility testing? I'm thinking of headed over to Still At It, have you checked out that thread yet? They've got lots of good information (I lurk).

Sorry about AF arriving on a weekend. I feel ya, I'm on cd2 myself.

[DelSol]

cat_loverpq ~ sorry about the BFN and AF on her way.

mrs_pell ~ sorry about AF. Good Luck with making the doctor's appointment.

honeygirl ~ thanks, I hanging on and praying that everything comes out positive.


I had a bout with nausea today. I was waiting for DH to get ready and then we were going to go a local diner and have a late lunch/early dinner. So while I was sitting waiting for him, I got really nauseated and could have thrown up, I felt myself get clammy and it lasted for the drive to the diner. I even said to DH while we were waiting for our food that I felt nauseated a while back and he asked if that was a pregnancy symptom. I said it could be. I still feel yucky. I know one thing I am roasting!

[SQ2]

polkadot ~ HUGE CONGRATS TO YOU!!! :D

catlover ~ I'm sorry about the BFN. :(

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me - Hoping to O soon. Have had lots of fertile CM the past couple days. :)

[Cath2005]

Real quick post...

Delsol - your chart and your symptoms sound VERY promising! When are you testing?

[polkadot]

Delsol~ I agree your symptoms and chart are very very promising....fingers crossed for you!!!:D

[cat_loverpq]

mrs_pell, honeygirl, Dana, SQ2 ~ Thanks ladies! Like I said, I'm ok and just ready to move on to the next cycle. :)

Dana ~ Sounds like a pg symptom to me! Good luck!

[katiems118]

Oh Delsol, you gotta test, your chart looks amazing!!!

[Charting is Knowledge]

Updated to Here!

Congrats LILRTL & Polkadot!


Sorry it took me so long to update. I didn't realize that it hadn't been done in so long. :o

[numberlady]

So during the night I convinced myself that I was pg. Even yesterday I noticed that my bb's felt funny maybe even tingly, and I was having some slight cramps in my uterus. All night I was very bloated feeling. So I must have been thinking about it while I slept, because I woke up at 3:30 and couldn't fall back asleep and was arguing with myself about whether to test or not. The wanna be pregnant now side won out and I tested...BFN. I'm hoping maybe it is too early or the test is not sensitive enough. AF is due on Wednesday and I have an appointment for a pap smear that day. I hope that at least she stays away for my appointment, because I am long overdue. Then I leave for vacation in South Florida on Thursday. I really hope that this is not my second vacation in a row with AF!

Oh and I noticed I must have been missed on the last couple of updates. Threadmistress can you move me to waiting to O testing this week?

DelSol - Hey cycle buddy, your chart does look great!
CatLover - Sorry about the BFN and the temp drop.
Mrs Pell & Honeygirl - Sorry for AF. I worry too and won't be waiting a full year to begin getting tested. I am impatient, but I have also been charting for almost 3 years and know that my cycles are regular and I have gotten pg before, so with good timing, we really shouldn't be having any problems.

[melandtim]

DelSol - your chart looks really good - fingers crossed for you!!

mrspell - sorry about AF coming.

Me - CD 8 waiting for our BD fest. DH's SA is tomorrow and after that it begins!!

[Cosmogirl]

Lora and Lauren : COngrats to both of you!!:D :D

Honeygirl: I'm SO so sorry for your BFN, and Af showing. I had a similar experience last month where my chart was a killer, but then lead to nowhere. I had all the signs and everything. I was really sad too. Hoping next month will be the right one for you.

ca