TTC with Charting. Hoping to cool off in August with some BFPs!

[Charting is Knowledge]

TTCers of ConstantChatter:
Charting Our Course to the BFPs

http://www.ripleysorlando.com/images2/fertilitystatues.jpg
The fertility statues are known to work for some who rub them around the time of possible conception.
It is said that the baby is the most potent part of the statue.

So rub away! :D It's worth a shot!

Who we are:
This is a group of women using charting (temperatures, CM, CP, OPK/FM results, or a combination of these) to try to conceive and, along the way, are learning a heckuvalot about their own bodies! Many of us use a software program to keep track of our charts as well as allowing us to share them with each other. The most common ones are FertitlityFriend.com and Ovusoft.com.


Your threadmistresses for this thread are
sea74 and missy329.

To our members:
This thread gets very busy at times, so in order to keep things less overwhelming and a bit more organized, we start a new thread every month. A link to the new thread is always posted at the end of the current thread to help everyone find their way over. The threadmistresses would really appreciate it if everyone would post their updates in Red. That way, if we get a bit behind, it is much quicker to get the thread up-to-date.


Link to the Previous Thread (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34465)

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

Want to join the fun??
We welcome one and all. It doesn't matter if you have never charted before or if you've been charting to avoid. I am sure you will find lots of help and support in this group.


If you would like to join, CD1 is the time to do it! That way, we can cheer you on throughout your cycle, rather than 2 days before you test! (Also, note that if you join us during your 2ww and you get a BFP that cycle, you will not be listed as a graduate.)

Please don't be discouraged by the number of posts in this thread. You don't have to read the whole thread to join. Feel free to just jump in on the last page. Just read through these first couple of posts and post a reply with the following information and we will get you added right away. Of course, none of this info is a must but we like to know a little bit about one another.



CC Name:
Me: name/age
DH: name/age
Married since: date
Off BCP since: date
TTC since: date
Charting since: date
Known issues/test results:
Chart: link
Current status: waiting to O, What the bleep .., testing...

How to link a chart from Fertility Friend:
Go to My Chart. In the Menu bar on the left hand side go down to Sharing, then Home Page Setup. The link will appear in a text box under the heading "Your Charting Home Page Web Address." Highlight the link and copy it to your signature or a post.

[Charting is Knowledge]

- Member ETF Status -

Think I O'ed - Testing 8/26-9/1
ABirney (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?id=mrsabirney)

Think I O'ed - Testing 9/2-9/12
Mrs.Chappy (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6027e), melandtim (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/11d965)

Folliculating:
Waiting to O (aka - Boring Part of the Cycle)
froggy (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/184071), Goddess Tiff (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/4be1a), heather1029 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/166fc1), Heidi9771 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/heidi9771), helen22 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/98478), Kanga 1622 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/28596), Kopper (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/9e5e6), Kuklaki (http://forums.ovusoft.com/chart.asp?id=kuklaki1), Mickey&B (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/7fc92), Mizlarner (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/993ed), MLA (http://forums.ovusoft.com/chart.asp?id=mla), t3h_wookiee (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/nekochan), tunibell (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/59461)

Stagnating:
What the *bleep* is going on?!?!
hiphopgirl (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6e820), JLRenheos (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1297e)

Taking a Charting Break/Temporarily TTA:
akacharlotte (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/dd10b), Annette (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/170747), dancn226 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1770da), JennZ (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/jz), JFlo (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1762ef), katiems118 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/142cc1), Missy329 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2b4de), sea74 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/160d6f), tealynn (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/114180)

Waiting to Graduate!
summerbride2005 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/13549e)

Waiting to Join!


Percolating:
Expecting Mommies!

BFPs in August (2)
lee60657 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1825fa), tracer

BFPs in July (4)
bamboo (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1a83e6), Ferris (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/31a72), Maggie8202 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1aada4), tgr68 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1e632)

BFPs in June (2)
DianeCourt (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/803ac), Sparkle&shine (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/26787)

BFPs in May: (8)
akacharlotte (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/dd10b) (m/c), Angie (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/19a6a1), DelSol (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/bf64a), HEW?B (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1722cd), JayJay (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/e581e), Jeneca128 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/19ba71), Pelican (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/196025 ), raven077 (http://forums.ovusoft.com/chart.asp?id=raven077)

BFPs in April: (3)
Loud_curly (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/15c628), portinastorm (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/144b18), Sparkle&shine (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/26787) (m/c)

BFPs in March: (3)
honeygirl (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/ee424), Steve's Sweety (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/16f08), teacher_jessica (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/13251d)

BFPs in February: (6)
cat_loverpq (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/da20b), daisysue62 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/671a1), FSUSammy (http://www.tcoyf.com/forum/chart.asp?id=fsusammy), jenji (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/b8331), pugzy (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/117bb2), SQ2 (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?id=sq2)

BFPs in January: (10)
Amuse Bouche (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/44b75), Annette (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/170747)(m/c), Boskie (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/14f007), filmgirl7 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/13fa13), Jess71903, LadyD088 (http://forums.ovusoft.com/chart.asp?id=ladyd088), mlfallis (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/ee6c5), motray36 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/MyFFChart)(m/c), Mrs.R (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/118b70)(m/c), ptcrn (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/bed5d)

BFPs in December: (4)
2 Crazy Pugs (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/168fad), HEW?B (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1722cd)(m/c), mommy2maren (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/14968f), pride&prejudice (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1324da)

BFPs in November: (13)
Applebee (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/98534)(m/c), BrownEyedGirl (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/f1117), Cath2005, ceaserbride (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/161ed0), granada (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/97800), jessesgirl (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/15caa2), jrbnj (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/8b26d), LDS Angel 19 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/64d1c), polarama (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?id=polarama), polkadot (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/b9a0d), RobynScott (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1095fc), Stevesbabygirl (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?id=stevesbabygirl), teacher_jessica (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/13251d)(m/c)

BFPs in October: (6)
Cosmogirl (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/690b7), Gymwidow (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/813ab), magrat (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/70df2), Risa00 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/risa00), Sebski (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/8302a), Smittenk (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?id=smitten)


Please advise if we are off-target with your ETF (Estimated Test-Fest) or other status, or just need a good old-fashioned Ovary Shout!

[Charting is Knowledge]

Our mommies!

BFPs in September: (6)
foxyboo751 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/112db6), Jjsanner (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/24f94)(m/c), LILRTL (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/14df72), magrat (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/70df2), polkadot (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/b9a0d)(m/c), Steve's Sweety (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/16f08)(m/c)

BFP's in August: (1)
PugLover (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/25e5a)(m/c)

BFPs in July: (5)
MarriedaGoalie (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/147815), miaclear (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/122ae9), MrsKinnison (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/89c6c), Sherb, sneak (http://www.tcoyf.com/forum/chart.asp?id=sneak)

BFPs in June: (10)
Felicity (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/db809), fsb2005 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/10ac41), jenjen0713 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/794c9), JodyLovesScotty (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/875bf), KristieB (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/df6e5), LDS Angel 19 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/64d1c), lilhimley (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/131d02), MrsHill (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?id=mrshill), phillytiger (http://www.tcoyf.com/chart.asp?id=lege), Sebski (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/8302a)

BFPs in May: (3)
Indiana Bride (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1d936), lattee22 (http://www.tcoyf.com/forum/chart.asp?id=lattee22), Tealynn (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/114180)


BFPs in April: (6)
Deanna1018 (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?id=gabbie1018), giry76 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/781ab), Harmony96 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/d1b58), Janu98, Kimmer (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/106fea), Marteneym (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/7fa78)

BFPs in March: (10)
ausi2b (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/f7062), BethIrish (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/105e49), Delaney21 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/e9d11), Ilovemygeek (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/bec65), Lilo, Mayham (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/be39e), neenbean (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/66982), Roberta (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/10827a), RubberSoul (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/118cd2), Sare79 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/fe765)

BFPs in February: (10)
Bunnybeth (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/e5de5), Dlj78 (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?id=dlj78), Ellidew (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/78d2a), jeant ( http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/5ef37), Jenzen01 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/41226), Lilla (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2c0b6), MichelleRenee (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/e174a), mimieliza (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/b84ec), Quartercentury (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/3313f), Sinclair319

BFPs in January: (12)
Adam's Pi (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/95990), Dionysia (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/fdec3), Hula1974 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/905ef), jbemommy (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1064ba), Katmg (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/89994), lawgirl4 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/a6770), Lily (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/447e7), MSH, polkadot (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/b9a0d)(m/c), octoberkate (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/f8c44), Spencer's_Girl (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/6f9cc), suiej (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/10159a)

BFPs in December: (8)
Abby's Mom, ajlanden (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/2fdee), Aletheia (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/a0c60), Dotsie (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/e00ca), jeggink (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/1c595), Mrs. M. (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/1a234), Sabriel (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/4431c), UTChick (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/bf25d)

BFPs in November: (7)
Almostthere, Ellebelle (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/2f8f5), Jesseybell (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/cd4f1), LDS Angel 19 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/64d1c)(m/c), Lindybug (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/99db2), Linnybubbles (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/f2330), mkvh (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/99502), mrst2b2003

BFPs in October: (19)...We Broke the Record for most BFP's in One Month!!!!
amurphy (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/a5e06), Bottleored (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/44b0a), BunnyBeth (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/e5de5), Calla Lily (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/b025d), Ds2003 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/ds2003), flygirl, Gardenia (http://www.tcoyf.com/forum/chart.asp?id=gardeniacc), jbenny75 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/803b1), Kaeden's Mommy (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/bcdb2), Lizard (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/af125), Mystikal (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/RaeK622), nuhmah (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/d72dc), Ryan (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/3f12b), SarahnCraig (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/c1846), Shouldaeloped (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/63d7a), Soulmate (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/Soulmate), Klav (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/21291), ShelbyMay (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/67c07), Wrighty26 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/beb7b)

BFPs in September: (3)
Baby Lust (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/Shanes_Angel), Lowcountrywed (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/c4aeb), Sabriel (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/4431c)

BFPs in August: (11)
Akachan93 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/229b9), Crazycaro (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/21ac6), Guinness (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?cycle=10&id=guinness&tc=0&p=), jeeplover (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/721bb), Indiana Bride (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1d936), LittleStar (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/c204a), Mel7dog (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/ca05d), Missy329 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/2b4de), MMHinCA (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/c14c1), Sinclair319 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/sinclair319), Stumbles (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/b1333), Uskiku (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/cdfb0)

BFPs in July: (10)
Elenitsa (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?cycle=13&id=elenitsa&tc=0&p=), Heidi0622 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/549f8), Jane&Andy (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/c455f), Kopper (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/9e5e6), MrsCantDecide (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/59e5b), Red_Canuck, Sevilla, ShannonGH (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/ShannonGH), Tracie (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/a18c8), Tunibell (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/59461)

BFPs in June: (2)
Christy5599, Lovin'it

[Charting is Knowledge]

Our Members:

ABirney (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/810d1)
me: Angie, 32
DH: Scott, 30
married: 9/25/04
Off BC/started charting: 12/04
TTC: 9/05
known issues: insulin resistance, on metformin 5/06, starting Femara 5/07, DH sperm count and morphology low.

akacharlotte (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/dd10b)
Me: Stacey~34
DH: J~31
Married since: 04/21/07
Off BCP since: 2002
TTC since: starting with the next cycle(05/07)
Charting since: 01/06
Known issues/test results: a chemical pregnancy in 2005

Annette (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/170747)
Annette, 29
DH: Mike, 30
Married since: 11/01
Off BCP since: 10/06
TTC since: 10/06, m/c on 3/5, TTC again May
m/c #2 08/07
Charting since: 11/06
Known issues/test results: ovulate late. low progesterone and TBD.

dancn226 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1770da)
Me: Jen/26
DH: Chris/29
Married since: 2005
Off BCP since: 2005
TTC since: July 06
Charting since: 1/10
Known issues/test results: none

Froggy (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/184071)
DH: Mr. Froggy
Married since: November 2004
Off BCP since: January 2006
TTC since: December 2006
Charting since: December 2006
Known issues/test results:

Goddess Tiff (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/4be1a)
Me: Tiffany - 28
DH: Ted - 30
Married since: 9/21/02
Off BCP since: years ago
TTC since: August 2007
Charting since: August 2007
Known issues/test results: No issues, cycles have been erratic the past few months but seem to be returning to normal

heather1029 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/166fc1)
Me: Heather, 24
DH: Jeff, 24
Married since: October 29, 2005
Off BCP since: September 2006
TTC since: September 2007
Charting since: October 2006
Known issues/test results: none

Heidi9771 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/heidi9771)
Heidi9771
Me: Heidi/30
DH: David/37
Married since: 5/25/03
TTC since: October 2006
Charting since: March 2006
Known issues/test results: Irregular cycles, endometriosis, shorter LP (avg 10 days)

helen22 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/98478)
Me: helen/31
DH: michael/37
Married since: 2004
Off BCP since: n/a
TTC since: 5/2007
Charting since: 12/2006 (sort of...)
Known issues/test results: none

hiphopgirl (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6e820)
Me: Janet
DH: Jack
Married since: May 4, 2002
Off BCP since: July 2005
TTC since: July 2007
Charting (off and on) since: Oct. 2005
Known issues: M/C in June 2007

JennZ (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/jz)
Me: Jenn/37
DH: Kyle/40
Married since: 2000
TTC since: 01/07
Charting since: March 07
Known issues/test results: DH has a low count and my FSH was 10 in 2005.

JFlo (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1762ef)
Me: J, 27
DH: E, 28
Married since: August 2003
Off BCP since: November 2006
TTC since: February 2007
Charting since: November 2006
Known issues/test results: none

JLRenheos (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1297e)
ME: JLR/30
DH: DH/34
Married since: 4/21/01
Off BCP since: '98 ??
TTC since: 3/2007 - Our 1st baby
Charting since: 3/14/2007
known issues/test results: pcos

[Charting is Knowledge]

Members continued...

Kanga 1622 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/28596)
Me: 27
DH: 29
Married since: 8/31/02
Off BCP since: 7/03
TTC since: 02/06
Charting since: 07/03
Known issues/test results: Low iodine

katiems118 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/142cc1)
Me: Katie 27
DH: Eric 31
Married: May 2006
Charting: June 2006
TTC: June 2006
Known issues: late ovulation
Clomid 50mg 1/30/07- BFN
Clomid 50mg 3/1/07-BFN
Clomid 50mg 5/1/07-BFN
6/07- SA
7/07-HSG

Kopper (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/9e5e6)
Me: 28
DH: 30
Married: 9/21/02
DS: 3/31/06
TTC since: 4/07
Charting since: 6/07
Known issues/test results: some issues first time around but not sure this time

Kuklaki (http://forums.ovusoft.com/chart.asp?id=kuklaki1)
Me: Angela/29
DH: Leo/27
Married since: 01-22-2005
Off BCP since: 2000
TTC since: 08/2006
Charting since: 05/2006
Known issues: slow/late O- sometimes annov
12/06 clomid 50 mg-BFN
01/07 clomid 50 mg- BFN
02/07 clomid 100 mg- BFN
03/07 taking a break, no meds
04/07 no meds, annov, Provera to start new cycle
05/07 clomid 150 mg
Current status: Think I o'ed, testing 6/18-6/22

lee60657 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1825fa)
Me: Lee, 32
DH: 32
Married: 2002
TTC: November of 2006
Other children: DD born in Feb. 2005

Maggie8202 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1aada4)
Me: Maggie, 28
DH: Paul, 29
Married since: August 2, 2002
Off BCP since: Many Years
TTC since: 7/07
Charting since: 6/07
Known issues/test results:

melandtim (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/11d965)
Me: Mel, 30
DH: Tim, 44
Married since: October 23, 2004
Off BCP since: January 06
TTC since: May 06
Charting since: January 06
Known issues/test results: don't O every month or O very late. Endometriosis. Bloodwork and SA ok.

Mickey&B (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/7fc92)
Me: name/age Michelle 32
DH: name/age Brian 33
Married since: date April 12, 2003
Off BCP since: date mid June
TTC since: date Mid June
Charting since: date Mid June, but just started temping
Known issues/test results: Nothing that I know of

missy329 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2b4de)
Me: Lisa 38
DH: Jim 39
DD: Katie 4/16/04
DD: Maggie 4/28/06
Married since: May 17, 2003
Off BCP since: July 2006
TTC since: July 2006
Charting since: August 2006
Known issues/test results: none


Mizlarner (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/993ed)
Me: C/24
DH: J/26
Married since: 9/13/03
Off BCP since: 6/2000
TTC since: 7/29/2007
Charting since: date
Known issues/test results:
Chart: link
Current status: waiting to O

MLA (http://forums.ovusoft.com/chart.asp?id=mla),
Me: MLA/32
DH: DH/29
Married since: 6/19/04
Off BCP since: October (?) 2005
TTC since: Stopped TTA last month (June). Officially TTC this month (July 07)
Charting since: October 2006
Known issues/test results: Luteal phase is on the short side
Current status: waiting to O

Mrs.Chappy (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6027e)
Me: Mrs.Chappy (31)
DH: 31
Married:8-3-02
TTC (officially) Aug '07
Charting since July '07
Known issues: m/c April '07 (fluke - no known issues) OB says to go ahead!!!
Other Children: DS: 6-8-05

raven077 (http://forums.ovusoft.com/chart.asp?id=raven077)
Me: Karen - 29
DH: Kyle - 30
Married since: 10.29.05
Off BCP since: 3.12.06
TTC since: 1.1.07
Charting since: 3.12.06
Known issues: Degenerative disc

sea74 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/160d6f)
Me: 33
DH: 37
Married since: 11/04
Off BCP since: 07/06
TTC since: 11/06
Charting since: 09/06
Known issues/test results: low progesterone/on progesterone
HSG April, right tube blocked
50mg Clomid Feb
100mg Clomid March
50mg Clomid/trigger/timed back-to-back IUIs July

summerbride2005 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/13549e)
Me: C, 29
DH: W, 29
Married since: 8/7/05
Off BCP since: April 2006
TTC since: August 2007
Charting since: Feb 2007
Known issues/test results: m/c June 19, 2007

t3h_wookiee ( http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/nekochan)
Me: Jess/25
DH: Jon/25
Married since: 12/28/2002
Off BCP since: 12/28/2002
TTC since: 08/2003
Charting since: 05/2003
Known issues/test results: mild PCOS, weak/no ovulation, DH's sperm morphology and motility is low

tashaw6 ( http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/11d1cf)
Me: Tash / 29
DH: Neil / 28
Married since: 25 Sept 04
Off BCP since: Long time ago
TTC since: Aug 07
Charting since: 29 Jul 07
Known issues/test results: None

Tealynn (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/114180)
Me: Teresa/35
DH: Phil/42
Married since: Sept 2003
Off BCP since: years
TTC since: For over a year but just a couple of months w/ TCOYF
Charting since: May 2006
Known issues: no known issues

tunibell (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/59461)
Me: Jessika, 32
DH: Peter, 30
Married since: 6/12/04
DD: 3/4/06
Off BCP since: 4/11/07
TTC since: 5/07
Charting since: 4/05
Known issues/test results: None

[Charting is Knowledge]

Things I Have Learned About TTC
by WC's Sherylb

* TTC is a journey. You will discover things about yourself that you never expected. You will face fears you never thought you had. You will find joy in little things.

* TTC can bring you closer to your DH, or it can pull you apart. If your marriage is not solid, you will find out quickly.

* No one understands exactly what you are feeling at any given moment, but someone can empathize at least a little bit.

* You will experience an emotional roller coaster ride. There will be highs and lows and fast moments and slow. Sometimes you have to wait in a very, very slow moving line. You may not even get the seat you want. It is not always fun, it can be scary, but in the end it is worth it.

* "Just relax" is the last thing in the world you want to hear from someone, but it is OK if you say it about yourself.

* There will be moments when you question your own decision to start TTC. You will wonder if you should wait or if you should just give up. Those are normal. But you will get past those feelings.

* The blue and green turtle likes to pop its head out! You will hear of someone's pregnancy and turn green with envy and blue inside because it isn't you.

* It isn't fair, it isn't easy, and it isn't pretty. But you keep doing it because the reward is worth it.

* You will be your best friend and your worst enemy. Your body will surprise you and yet disappoint you.

* Some women do get lucky and conceive right away. Others aren't so lucky and have to struggle to get there. Hopefully you will be in the first category, but prepare yourself to be in the second.

* Once you decide to TTC, there will be babies and pregnant women everywhere! You could swear there is a baby boom going on!

* You will have questions. No one will ever be in exactly your position, so don't be surprised when no one can give you exactly the answer you are looking for. But there are people that can contribute, so don't be afraid to ask!

• Two lines on a pregnancy test is not the end of the struggle. Pregnancy has lots of struggles in and of itself.

[Charting is Knowledge]

Resources borrowed from Still At It:

Abbreviations and acronyms
List of TTC & IF acronyms written out (http://womens-place.com/ttc/ttcacronyms.php)

HPT Sensitivity Comparison Charts
Fertility Plus (http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/hpt.html)
Pee On A Stick (http://www.peeonastick.com/hpts.html)
Mama's Ark (http://www.mamasark.com/hpt.htm)
Baby Hopes (http://www.babyhopes.com/pregnancy-test-sensitivity.html)
Remember, the hCG starts at 1 at implantation and increases as time goes on, so the smaller amount of hCG it measures, the more sensitive the test is!

Books
Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler, MPH (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0060937645/qid=1041654042/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/104-0287896-1655948?v=glance&s=books&n=507846)

The Fertility Sourcebook by M. Sara Rosenthal, PHD (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0737303808/qid=1042220393/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-0287896-1655948?v=glance&s=books)

Inconceivable by Ben Elton (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0385334656/qid=1041659461/sr=1-7/ref=sr_1_7/104-0287896-1655948?v=glance&s=books)
The movie "Maybe Baby" (below) is based on this book

Inconceivable: A Woman's Triumph Over Despair and Statistics
by Julia Indichova (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0767908201/qid=1059292613/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-2812959-1358247?v=glance&s=books)

The Infertility Diet: Get Pregnant & Prevent Miscarriage by Fern Reiss (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1893290395/qid=1059292976/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-2812959-1358247?v=glance&s=books)

Conquering Infertility: Dr. Domar's Mind/Body Guide to Enhancing
Fertility & Coping with Infertility by Alice Domar, Phd (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0670031550/qid=1059293116/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/103-2812959-1358247)


Girlfriend to Girlfriend: A Fertility Companion by Kristen Magnacca (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1588202135/qid=1082306449/sr=8-2/ref=pd_ka_2/104-9895052-8814318?v=glance&s=books&n=507846)

Movies
Maybe Baby (2001) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000062XKW/qid=1041654127/sr=8-4/ref=sr_8_4/104-0287896-1655948?v=glance&s=video&n=507846)

She's Having A Baby (1988) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/6300988996/qid%3D1041654195/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/104-0287896-1655948)

Websites (by subject)

Charting
Ovusoft aka TCOYF (http://www.ovusoft.com/)
The site for Toni Weschler's book which includes message boards, chat and cycle galleries which are very helpful.

Fertility Friend (www.fertilityfriend.com)
A free charting site which includes a lot of information and cycle galleries.

Local Support
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association (http://www.resolve.org/main/national/chapters/resolvenearyou.jsp?name=chapters)
Nation-wide referrals to local support groups and therapists.

The American Infertility Association (http://www.americaninfertility.org)
Lots of information and support, including message boards and chat rooms.

Financial Concerns
ARC: Advanced Reproductive Care (http://www.arcfertility.com/)
information on financing infertility treatments

Family Fee Plan (http://www.amerifee.com/fertility-financing/index.asp)
information on financing infertility treatments

State Insurance Requirements (http://www.resolve.org/main/national/advocacy/insurance/index.jsp?name=advocacy&tag=insurance)
Links from the Resolve site about insurance & laws.

Inciid's Insurance pages (http://www.inciid.org/index.php)
Click through menu on right for more financial topics and the insurance forum.

General TTC
Trying To Conceive.com (http://www.tryingtoconceive.com/)
All things TTC! Lots of info as well as a place to buy herbal therapies for
conceiving.

Baby Med (http://www.babymed.com/)
Tons of information. Everything from Chinese gender charts to an FAQ section on pretty much any TTC question you could have.

Baby Hopes (http://www.babyhopes.com)
Baby makin' supplies!

OBGYN.net (http://www.obgyn.net/)
Lots of general info on women's health. They also have doctors on line who
answer questions.

Infertility Sites
INCIID (http://www.inciid.org/)
Pronounced "inside". (The International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination)
Excellent national resource.

Resolve (http://www.resolve.org)
Wonderful site with lots of infertility information and support.

I dream of baby (http://www.idreamofbaby.com/fertility.php)
Learn the basics of fertility issues here. This site also has a great message
board community!

Fertility Plus.org’s list of female hormone levels (http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/hormonelevels.html#female)
Starting your fertility work-up? Check out this site to see a list of the
commonly tested female hormone levels, the function of each hormone, and the normal levels of each hormone.

Shared Journey (http://www.sharedjourney.com)
Shared Journey is dedicated to providing quality information on topics such as
infertility, miscarriage, surrogacy, pregnancy after infertility, living
child-free, and adoption. Our information is supplied by well noted Reproductive
Endocrinologist's, Psychologists, Adoption professionals and links through
various sites.

FertileHeart (http://www.fertileheart.com)
A community of people exploring holistic approaches to fertility. A site by
author Julia Indichova (see books above)

Specific IF Issues
Soul Cysters (http://www.soulcysters.com)
PCOS site with lots of support and info

Dr. Beer (http://www.repro-med.net)
Reproductive Immunology information, including lists of tests, pricing, local referrals

Reproductive Immunology Support (http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/immunologysupport/)
Yahoo group for RI patients, tons of info and articles

Info for Family and Friends
Empty Arms (http://www.vocalicious.com/empty_arms/empty_arms_mod.html)
This is a great video so they can understand what you're going through. (And get out your kleenex!)


http://search.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_TN/0017-0307-1906-4344_TN.jpg



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[Charting is Knowledge]

Welcome to August!


Hope this is a great month for all of us!

[JLRenheos]

Threadmistress thanks for our new August thread!

Looking forward to seeing a lot of BFPs this month! I can't believe tomorrow is the 1st of August!:0 eek!

[sea74]

Thank You Missy! for our new thread :D

Okay, let's bring on some BFP!!!!!!! :D

[Annette]

Yay for a new thread!

~~~ Baby Dust~~~~

So Sea, are you going to start the month off with a BFP?

[tgr68]

Hanging around a few more days until my appt.

Hoping to see lots of BFPs this month!! :D

[t3h_wookiee]

The nurse said to count yesterday as CD 1, but I'm not sure. I didn't start until after 9, and (TMI) didn't even fill a regular tampon overnight, so I think I'll actually count today as CD 1. I go in at 8 tomorrow for the baseline, and then find out how many vials I need to order this time. I'm going to see if I can get a different trigger shot too. If timing works the same it did last cycle, then I'll do the IUI on Saturday, and timing with the work schedule won't even matter! yay for less stress. :)

Surprisingly, I'm doing better with AF showing up than Jon is. It hit him really hard, and he's not even sure he wants to do anything else. He decided that he can do one more IUI cycle, but he's not sure he has it in him for more than that. I know how he feels, as I was there a few months ago. So we may be taking a break for a few months after this one if we need to.

[Mickey&B]

Thanks Threadmistress for the new digs!

Jess Again I am sorry, that is so heartbreaking!! I hope this will be your month!!

[JLRenheos]

This is such a wonky cycle I'm having.

eta annette I noticed that your temp is still up. ;) Good luck w/getting in to see the DR. I hope you get a bfp!

[missy329]

Sorry I haven't been around much. I went to my OB/GYN on Monday for my annual. We talked about what to do next. He seems to think that 14 cycles really isn't that long (despite the fact that I am 38 already!). But, he said that he could refer me to a fertility specialist if I wanted. :rolleyes: He did mention that most insurances do not have any infertility coverage. So, I went home and looked into my insurance coverage. Mine does cover "Diagnosis and treatment of infertility" except for IUI, IVF, ART, GIFT. It does cover all the tests just not the actual procedure. So, I guess if this isn't our month I will go and see what the RE has to say.
I am currently on CD11 just waiting for a +OPK. Our entire family is sick with bad colds. On top of that my 3 year old woke up yesterday with hives from head to toe! So, she went for her first ever sick child Dr's appointment. It is making it difficult to get any BD in with everyone sick- but we will do our best ;)


Thanks to Sea for coming up with the great titles for our thread each month!

[Mrs.Chappy]

Please add me!! this is our month!

Me: Mrs.Chappy (31)
DH: 31
Married:8-3-02
TTC (officially) Aug '07
Charting since July '07
Known issues: m/c April '07 (fluke - no known issues) OB says to go ahead!!!
Other Children: DS: 6-8-05
We are headign to Aruba in two weeks and i'll be 'fertile'..DS will be with my parents and then DH's mom for the whole time we are gone!!

[Mrs.Chappy]

Mickey,..when are you testin??

[DelSol]

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i164/danamartin/Blinkies/BabyDust1sq.gif

Good Luck to Everyone this month! I'm rooting you on in the background!

[melandtim]

Thanks missy for the new thread!

Welcome to August! I have a feeling we are going to be seeing quite a few BFPs in the next week!

Welcome Mrs Chappy!

missy - hope you won't need to go see the RE!

JLR - sorry your cycle is so screwy this month again :(

Well fever is gone so that's good just have some gassy/crampy feelings. I have my checkup with my Gyn tomorrow

[Mickey&B]

Mrs.Chappy oohhh Aruba, sounds like a perfect place to make a baby ;)

Me, DH and I decided we would test on Sunday if AF hasn't arrived, he has been leaving early for work, and he wants to be there when I do soooo I have to hold on till then. Then again I had a temp drop today, still above the cover line but not sure if that means that I am out this month or not???

[raven077]

Congrats Maggie!

Jess, I'm sorry...you'll have to convince your DH not to give up hope either...

[kanga1622]

Welcome Mrs. Chappy!

Just a quick post to subscribe. We close on the new house in two weeks so we're furiously shopping and packing.

Jess - I'm sorry Jon isn't feeling as open to further treatment. Hopefully you won't need to worry about it!

[sea74]

Annette: I sure hope so!!!!!

Missy:
We talked about what to do next. He seems to think that 14 cycles really isn't that long (despite the fact that I am 38 already!).
WTF!!!!!!!! Are you serious? The “guidelines� for someone over 35 are after 6 months of trying! I’m sorry, I’m just really irritated by that doctor.
It’s good the diagonistics are covered, that will save you $$$. IF you need to see a RE next cycle, they will probably start off w/CD 3 blood work to check your FSH level which will give you a good idea of your ovarian reserve and then go from there.

Hope your household starts feeling better soon!

Mrs.Chappy: Welcome! I hope you bring back a little souvenir from your trip ;)

Thanks for the baby dust Del Sol!!!!

mel Glad the fever is gone :) Good luck at your checkup tomorrow!

mickey: Keeping things crossed for you!


jess: Ugh. I just feel for you and your DH. Trying for this long would have made most people throw in the towel long ago. Keep up the faith and I REALLY, REALLY hope this cycle is it for you!


ME: I’m starting to get a little excited which scares me. I POAS that last two days and the trigger shot was still in my system. I didn’t test today but I wish I had. I need to know when the trigger is out and a “real� reading is in, KWIM?
DH is going out of town for work tonight for a few days. I’m praying I have good news for him when he returns :D

[Mickey&B]

Sea Man that chart looks Great!!! I think I am more excited for you than for me! So when can you tell that the trigger is out and you get a "real" reading?

[katiems118]

Wow Sea- your temps are high!!!!

[tgr68]

Sea~I agree with the others. That is a might pretty chart!

[sea74]

I'm trying sooooooo hard NOT to get excited. I've had beautiful charts in the past that fell apart quickly. But yes, my temps are high and they very rarely get into the 98s

I don't think I can get an "accurate" reading from POAS until Friday or Saturday. YIKES! FF says I can test on 8/6.

eta: I have NO FPS at all. Just AF type cramps. Normally my BBs are super sore by now. This cycle, nada. Who knows.

[akacharlotte]

Sea-Your chart looks great. Maybe the absence of FPS is a good sign this time.

Jess-I hope you can convince your DH not to give up yet unless you both want a break.

Missy-I thought over 35 was 6 months of TTC and then to the RE. At least he is giving you the referral even though he seems so blase about it.

Mrs Chappy- Welcome!

Mel-I'm glad your fever is gone.

Me: I have no idea what is going on. I'm back to creamy CM and my temp is not going up. I just don't know.

[DelSol]

eta: I have NO FPS at all. Just AF type cramps. Normally my BBs are super sore by now. This cycle, nada. Who knows.

Sounds promising! I had no other FPS when I got my BFP expect cramps. As you know, I thought I was out and bought more OPKs. Good Luck!!!!!!

[summerbride2005]

I'd like to join!

CC Name:summerbride2005
Me: C, 29
DH: W, 29
Married since: 8/7/05
Off BCP since: April 2006
TTC since: August 2007
Charting since: Feb 2007
Known issues/test results: m/c June 19, 2007
Chart: http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/13549e
Current status: waiting to O

Did I put the correct link on here for FF?

We were told to wait 2 cycles by my OBGYN before we start trying, but we are only waiting 1. I'm excited to go on this journey.

[dancn226]

Sea~I really hope this is it for you!! I have my fingers crossed.

Missy~Its a good thing that you at least have come coverage for that stuff. Dh and I were talkinga bout that yesterday. We need to look into it also. I have a feeling that the clomid won' tbe working this month either and that we will be going ot an RE next step. I am so sorry about the dr. only saying you need to wiat longer. My dr. was awesome. I saw her in Feb for a regualr checkup, and then she told me to ome back in July. Well I had great ins. while I was working so I went back about May so I wouodn't have to pay much out of pocket, and she did all the workup for me. So I was happy about that.

Well i start 150mg of clomid tonight. I hgave to go to walgeens to pick it up today. Its supposed to be like 95 tomorrow and I will be having hot flashes....oh yes. What a spectacular thign to look forward to. That is fine though at least I can keep my wakeboarding skills up since i am def. not pg. Gotta be positive somewhere. DH and I were talking about adoption lsatnight. Just discussing it if we have to go that route. But I think I want to do as much as I possibly can before going that route! We will see though!

[katiems118]

dancn- are they upping the clomid dosage becuse you may have O'ed late? Im trying to figure out what the reasons for upping it is. I hope it works for you, and Im sorry about the hotflashes, I had some myself this clomid cycle and they suck!

[dancn226]

yes, according to my progestrone blood test, they said it was only an 8 and that is not goo enough to be on clomid she said. She said she wnats my numbers between like 12-15. Thus the reason for u pping it. The thing is, I know its not working for me, and part of me worries that it is working against me. But we will find out right!

[Ferris]

I think I am ready to graduate!!


I had my u/s today and...


It's Twins!!

I think it was all that pomegranate juice I drank! :P

[Annette]

Well I played phone tag with the drs office all day. So I'll have to try and get in touch with the nurse tomorrow to see if I should go in. I hope I'm pg, but I don't have that feeling that I am. Last time I just knew.

dancn-I really hope the clomid works for you.
Welcome summer and Mrs Chappy.-It's good to see you guys here.
akacharlotte-I'm with you. I wish I knew what was going on.
kanga-good luck with the closing.

[Annette]

Ferris-OMG! Congrats!

[MLA]

Sorry, I've been MIA! I just had the 2nd of my quantitative blood draws today, and hopefully I'll know tomorrow if my pregnancy is viable. I had some spotting at 15-17DPO, so I'm a little nervous -- especially considering how short my LP usually is. I've not had any spotting at all, though, for the past few days, so I'm hopeful! If the results come back the way I hope they do, I think I'll be ready to graduate.

Ferris -- OMG! That's sooo exciting! I would love twins.

dancn -- I've been reading along w/your updates and just wanted to let you know that I'm hoping that the clomid does work for you.

sea -- I have my fingers crossed for you -- and my toes, too! ;)

[JLRenheos]

ferris Ack! Congratulations!!-Congratulations!! Twice the surprise! :D

[JLRenheos]

annette I hope your able to connect w/the Dr. soon so that you'll have your long awaited answer. Good luck ;)

dancn hope the higher dosage of clomid works for this cycle, even though it makes you batty.

WELCOME! Summerbride2005 & MrsChappy :)


me
I think after today's temp. rise, FF put me back to saying that I O'ed. We did not have the best timing for BD'ing due to dh's work schedule. I'm sure hoping that dh has Super swimmers though. 2-3 more days of temping & then I'll be ready to join back in the testing group for the week of 8/5-8/12. I'm sure hoping af stays away....

[Mickey&B]

OMG!! Ferris Congratulations!!!!!!

MLA I'll keep you in my thoughts

[JennZ]

Ferris,
HOLY COW!! :D:D
Congrats times 2!!!!

Welcome summerbride and MrsChappy!!

JL-
Hope you O'd and caught the egg!

sea,
Hope the rest of the week flies by for you and ends with a BFP!!

Annette,
Hope you get in touch with someone tomorrow. I'm sure you are so frustrated right now.
I hope he has good news for you!

Dancn,
Good luck with the Clomid!

MLA,
Hope you get good numbers tomorrow! Stick, baby, stick!!!

Missy,
How many months did your doctor think you should try before getting concerned? My OB told me to try the clomid after 6 months, and then if that didn't work for three cycles, I should see the RE.

Mickey,
You should be enough past your test date that you could get a BFP at night- hint, hint........;)

[Charting is Knowledge]

Updated to Here.


Double Congrats Ferris! Happy and Healthy 9 months to you.


Welcome Summerbride2005.Hope your stay is short and sweet!


Mrs.Chappy- Welcome. I moved you to "waiting to join" as we ask that members join on the first day of their cycle or at least before they have ovulated. Please feel free to post in the thread and hopefully this will be your month and you will never have to officially join. If not, then I will add you as a member when you are on CD1 of your next cycle.

[missy329]

I too was a bit suprised that my OB/GYN didn't think 14 cycles was that long. He asked how long it took me to get pregnant with my first child (2 cycles) and my second child (10 cycles, 8 were with charting). He felt like since my second took so long, that I should just be a bit more patient this time around. I was kind of sad that he wasn't more proactive- I really like this Dr, he is the one I had for both my pregnancies. But, he is a very laid back type Dr so I should have known that would be his opinion. I think I am going to call his office and get a recommendation and go ahead and call the RE. I figure I can always cancel the appt if I need to. :rolleyes:

Ferris- Congrats, Congrats!!

Welcome Summerbride and MrsChappy- Hope you are not with us long!

JLRenheos- I hope AF stays away for you! Hope those temps stay up and you can join a testing group.

MLA- I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Annette- Hope you get in touch with your Dr's office and that they have good news for you!

Sea- That is one good looking chart you have there!

Dancn- I hope this is your month. I am glad that at least your doctor was a bit more proactive than mine.

[MizLarner]

CC Name:Mizlarner
Me: C/24
DH: J/26
Married since: 9/13/03
Off BCP since: 6/2000
TTC since: 7/29/2007
Charting since: date
Known issues/test results:
Chart: link (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/993ed)
Current status: waiting to O

[JLRenheos]

MizLarner Hello! :) Hope your stay here is short & sweet! Welcome!

[t3h_wookiee]

Double congrats Ferris!!

Thanks girls, I appreciate all your thoughts. :)

U/s and b/w went fine this morning. I start the Follistim tomorrow, and she upped the dosage just a little bit to 125iu to see if we can get a second follie to go this time to increase our chances just a little bit.

Oh, and they switched me to Ovidrel this time, with the hopes that I'll react a lot less to it. :)

[sea74]

JLRenheos I kind of thought that might happen if you got a high temp today. Even though the timing wasn't the "best" you're still in the running :D

MLA: That's scary! I'm hoping you get awesome numbers tomorrow. Please let us know how things go. Thanks for the support, too ;)

Ferris: WOW! That's a double blessing! There sure have been a lot of multiples around these part lately :D

Welcome to our two new members! Hope your stay is short and sweet :)

Thank you Everyone! for all your encouragement. It really does mean a lot :) I'm hoping this is it. I'm just trying to lay low for the next few days. I'm just too wound up thinking about all the two different possibilities.

[Charting is Knowledge]

Updated to Here!

Welcome Mizlarner

High beta numbers vibes to MLA

[ABirney]

I am incredibly behind.
Congrats x 2 to Ferris!!
Welcome summerbride and MizLarner!!
Sorry to those AF found, and good luck to those O'ing or testing soon.

As for me, BFN this morning, followed shortly afterwards by spotting. So I'm sure AF is just around the corner.
I also got my packet from the RE for my referral. I'm now starting to freak out about how much this is going to cost. We go in for our consult on Sept 18, and DH has to go in sometime before that to give his sample so they have results for the consult.

[tgr68]

Congrats, Ferris!!!

[melandtim]

Wow congrats Ferris!! There have certainly been lots of multiples lately!!

ABirney - I really hope the spotting stops, your chart as looking so nice

Welcome mizlarner and summerbride!

Annette - hope you get some answers soon! Of course a BFP answer would be the best!!

missy - 14 months is a very long time, I don't understand why your doctor doesn't think its an issue. Hope you are able to get an appointment with the RE

Sea - what a gorgeous chart!!! I am so excited for you I'm almost bouncing out of my chair :p

aka - hope you O soon

JLR - yay for FF putting the crosshairs back! Even if your timing wasn't great you O'd!! That is so exciting!!

Me - 5DPO. I go in today for my checkup with my doctor. I am trying unsuccessfully to just not think about it. I am having some cramping but I am trying not to be pessimistic about it. We will try the clomid again and if it doesn't work we will move on to something else. My coverage is reasonable, they pay 50% of IUI and IVF but all meds are covered under my prescription plan so that will be helpful!

[Annette]

I'm happy to report I finally got a BFP!!! I'm excited but cautious. Cautious because of the m/c and because this BFP was so late, so I'm hoping nothing is wrong. I know last time I was there, my doc said she would want me in right away to check my levels. I hope I can get in there today.

[melandtim]

OH YAYYY Annette!!!! That is so exciting!!! Congrats!! I am sending lots of sticky vibes your way :)

[JennZ]

Congrats, Annette!!!

[akacharlotte]

Wow Ferris! Congrats on your TWINS!

MLA-Thinking of you!!

Annette-I checked your chart before I saw your post! Sticky, Sticky, Sticky vibes!!!! Congratulations!

[ABirney]

Congrats Annette!!!

[kanga1622]

Welcome Summerbride and MizLarner!

Ferris – Wow! Congrats! I had a feeling it was multiples with those high betas!

Congrats Annette!

[sea74]

Annette: YAY!
:D :D :D :D :D :D

[tealynn]

:)Congrats Annette! What great news. I'm sending you sticky, sticky vibes your way!:)

[Loud_curly]

Congrats Annette!! Stick, baby, stick!

And congrats x 2 to Ferris!!

[t3h_wookiee]

Congrats Annette!

[DelSol]

Congratulations Annette! Sending you sticky vibes!

[Mrs.Chappy]

yay annette,..thrilled for you!

[MLA]

What wonderful news, Annette! I'm hoping everything goes perfectly smoothly!

me -- Still waiting to hear from the doctor, but it's only 10a, and she said it would likely be the afternoon before she had my results. I'm feeling really impatient.

[Kopper]

Congrats Annette!
Double congrats Ferris!!
Welcome new members!

Boy am I behind. I didn't even realize there was a new thread until just now. :o

me - I think I O'd last night. I had some pretty bad cramping on my right side when I was trying to go to bed. This morning I had a temp jump so I guess if a few days I will know for sure. Our timing would not be good since DH has been OOT since Monday morning.

[Ferris]

Congrats Annette!! So exciting!! Sending you lots of sticky vibes! I hope the Dr. sees you today!!

Kooper Yeah for finally o'ing but sorry your timing wasn't right!


Thanks ladies! I am still in shock and having been walking saying OMG! The Dr. called and wants to see me and they had an opening for today!!

[Mickey&B]

Congrats Annette!

ABirney Sorry :(

Me: 13DPO and I got a BFN last night :( I guess I am going to wait until after this weekend to test again, if AF doesn't show that is.

[Maggie8202]

Congrats Ferris and Annette!!

[akacharlotte]

Abirney-I'm sorry AF is coming. I hope the RE gives you positive news!

Mickey-Still hoping a BFP is headed your way!


Me: I had a temp jump this morning. I'm beginning to wonder about the accuracy of my temps. Our houseguest's alarm has been waking me up at 5am and while I don't get out of bed I feel like it is affecting my temps. Probably not but I feel that way. This morning I temped at 6am with 97.9 and then at my usual time of 6:30am and my temp was 97.6. I temped the second time because my throat was so sore when I woke up and I think during the first temp I had my mouth open. Anyway, I'm going to assume FF will call O if my temp is still up tomorrow. I had creamy CM yesterday. If FF calls O for today then we are out because its been 4 days since our last BDing. I thought about jumping DH last night (just in case) but then I just felt too tired to make the effort. I'll be really glad when our houseguest vacates. I need my normal life routine back.

[akacharlotte]

I just bought the 90 day VIP package from FF.

Does anyone check their cervix position? I have a really difficult time distinguishing between firm, soft etc for texture as well as determining how open my cervix is. Anyone have tips?

[katiems118]

Congrats Annette!!!!

[tgr68]

akacharlotte~The best tips I've heard for distinguishing between a hard and soft cervix is that a hard cervix feels like the tip of your nose and a soft feels like your lower lip. HTH!

[JLRenheos]

Congratulations annette !!! :D

akacharlotte you'll really like having the VIP pckg. I was sucked in a little while ago.

kopper & akacharlotte I hope you catch the egg, even though the timing wasn't the best. I'm in the same situation. I guess, we'll all have to wait & see what happens. Let's hope our dh's have some Super strong swimmers.

Mickey&B sorry about the bfn.

MLA I hope you hear some good feedback from your DR. Soon!

Congrats! ferris & annette!!...I hope we have more BFPs in here to follow! ;) What a way to start off the August thread w/a bang already & we're barely into this month!

[summerbride2005]

Annette- Congrats!

Thanks for the welcome everyone! I'll be on vacation for the next 11 days, hopefully I'll come back to some BFP's in here.

[JennZ]

sea,
Did FF give you a Triphasic yet? Are you going to test on Sunday?

I'm waiting until AF is late. So maybe Tuesday or Wed.
I had a big temp dip today, so I am not sure what to think. Darn it.
Please go back up tomorrow, please!!!

It would have been really helpful if I would have charted with my other pregnancies, you know? Then I might have some idea what I should be looking for! Oh well!

[MLA]

I had a big temp dip today, so I am not sure what to think. Darn it.
Please go back up tomorrow, please!!!



Don't lose hope. I had a temp dip that looked an awful lot like yours and got a BFP, so it's definitely possible!


Well, I just heard from the lab tech (still waiting to talk w/my doctor). The tech said that on July 30, I was at 157. Yesterday I was at 306. The doctor told me that the level should be doubling every two days, so I think I'm in the clear. I've not yet talke w/the doctor about this, though, so I'm not sure if those levels are appropriate for where I am in the pregnancy. But I'm hopeful that all is well!

[sea74]

JennZ: Yep, FF called it today. I'm trying to remain calm. I have 0 FPS :rolleyes: I will start testing tomorrow just because I want to get blood work done the minute I know I'm PG.

MLA: Yep, the numbers are supposed to double so I'd say you're in a really good spot :D Are you going to be a March or April mommy?

aka:
I have a really difficult time distinguishing between firm, soft etc for texture as well as determining how open my cervix is. Anyone have tips? Yeah, I'm at a loss there, too. Maybe someone will post an answer that will help both of us.

[MLA]

MLA: Yep, the numbers are supposed to double so I'd say you're in a really good spot :D Are you going to be a March or April mommy?


It's a tough call. According to Ovusoft, my due ate is April 2. Of course, that's not the due date that using the first day of LMP would give me (it would be March 28, I believe). But when I was at the doctor's office, the nurse was working w/a student and while explaining the due date predictor wheel got confused. I told her that according to my charts, my due date would be April 2, so she said okay. I think that I may actually end up with the more "correct" due date on record w/my doctor. :)


ETA: No help w/checking your cervix from me. I've never done it because I can't seem to figure it out, either!

[JennZ]

sea,
That is SO great!!! :D
I don't know how you could possibly be calm at this point!!
Oh, I am so excited and hopeful for you! You certainly deserve a BFP tomorrow!! :)

MLA,
Great News!! I'm so happy your numbers looked good. Congrats again!:)

[sea74]

I don't know how you could possibly be calm at this point!! I know! This is why I'm trying to lay low right now. It helps a *little* not to be online as much. I honestly think FF has my O date wrong and that tomorrow will be too early to get a +

[MLA]

sea -- I have my fingers crossed for you!

[Annette]

I have an update.... I also posted in TTC after a loss thread.

Thanks everyone. I'm feeling a little scared right now. I got my blood drawn today and my progesterone was only a 6 so now I have to take the suppository supplements 2x per day. I find out the HCG #'s tomorrow. What should my progesterone be at this point? Tomorrow I'll be 18dpo. Then I go for another blood test Monday to make sure the #'s are doubling.

question-What's the diff btwn the HCG and Betas??

[Ferris]

Sea Oh a Triphasic pattern!! I had that and then got my BFP! Good luck to you whenever you test!!

Annette hcg and betas are the same thing. At least I think they are! The supplements should raise your progesterone asap! keeping fingers crossed.

MLA You can go to www.betabase.info and see if your level are within the range of others that DPO.

me So the babies are in 1 placenta sac but each has their own yolk sac with should turn into their own amniotic sac, but I have to be monitored closely and will most likely be put on bed rest early.

[JLRenheos]

annette ((hugs)) I hope you recieve some positive reassurance tomorrow for your peace of mind. I hope your #'s go up, up & up! Hang in there till tomorrow.


Felt so exhausted this evening.

[akacharlotte]

Sea-Your chart looks great!!!!

MLA-Your numbers sound good!

Jenn-I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for high temps for you!!

tgr-Thanks. I've heard that too but I can't seem to get the hang of it. :)

[MLA]

MLA You can go to www.betabase.info and see if your level are within the range of others that DPO.
.

Thanks! The ranges on that site are huge, but I'm within them, so I'll count that as a good sign. :)

[sea74]

Sorry ladies but it looks like my temps are on the way down. I know it's not *technically* over but I've seen this trend before ... I'd LOVE to come back here and eat my words, but I just don't want to get everyone's "hopes" up :cool:

Okay, going back to bed now. I don't have to be to work for another couple of hours :)

[sea74]

Okay, I feel like the biggest idiot on God's green earth but here goes ... as you know I've been peeing on stuff to make sure the trigger is gone. The tests I was using were Dollar Store kinds. The test yesterday was TOTALLY NOT positive anymore. I'm talking STARK white where the second line should be. For the peace of mind I also tested this morning with the ONLY test I had left in the house, a FREP test. I just looked at it there is the FAINTEST line. And when I say faint, I mean faint but it's (barely) there.
Is this something or is this the trigger shot? It's a different brand so now I'm not sure.
It could be false because it's SO faint and it's a different brand than I've been testing with. I feel like a jerk for not knowing and for even posting this. I don't want to work anyone up. My DH is not home he's out of town on business and I'm alone.

[JLRenheos]

sea74 ((hugs)) Le'ts hope your temp. doesn't continue down that path. I'm sorry this morning's temp. was a letdown. You're right, it's not technically over Yet! hang in there.

Jenn your chart is looking nice. I hope they're on an upward trend!

me-
Temp went down slightly today. Cd#20. I was playing around w/the #'s for Saturday's temp & it must be 97.61 & Up for it to give me my crosshairs back. If this rings true, then I'd be 8dpo. I was Super exhausted yesterday & took 1 1/2 hr. nap. I couldn't keep my eyes open on the way home from work.

[JLRenheos]

sea74 Ack! What! I hope you're not imagining anything. For you, I hope this is the faintist line of a Bfp! Oh, and I'm hoping that this isn't left over from your trigger shot. Ooh, a FRER huh?! I'm going to be thinking good things to come for you & your dh.
I'm sorry that your husband is not there w/you. Maybe, just maybe you'll have some great news for him when he gets home! You *know* he wants that boy! ;)

[Heidi9771]

TM, can I please be move to "think I o'd waiting to test August 8th"? Thanks! :D

[JLRenheos]

Heidi I hope August 8th brings you something nice! Good luck!! Looks like you had nice timing.

[JennZ]

sea,

I think you could really be pg!!! Your temp did not dip that much!
I'm staying hopeful and optimistic for you!!! Don't agonize about this all day (if you can help it!) Test again tomorrow and you'll hopefully have a more definitive answer. When does your DH get home?

Well, in other news, my sister who is 8 weeks pg went to the doc yesterday, and she is having twins!! She also has a one-year old DD.
Crazy, right?

Good luck, Heidi!!!

JL,
Hope your exhaustion is pg related!!!

[Heidi9771]

Oh Sea!

I wish there were more insight into these results you keep getting. I was on edge just reading your post. I am crossing my fingers for you! I agree with the others...keep testing!

[Annette]

sea-I'm still crossing my fingers for you... It isn't over until AF shows up.

Thanks everyone for the positive thoughts and hugs. It really helps. I don't think I can relax until I get Monday's #'s.

[akacharlotte]

Sea-I don't know what to think. I'm praying that line was a faint BFP for you. Your temp did not drop too much and looking at your previous charts you typically have a pretty significant drop around 10 DPO and you did not this time.

Annette-I hope your numbers are high!! Hopefully, the progesterone will make baby nice and sticky!

Ferris-Does that mean your twins are identical? Get to bed and rest! :)

Me: TM please move me to Think I O'd testing 08/17. Thanks

[lee60657]

Sea:eek: I hope it is a very faint BFP! Maybe buy more tests and test tonight? My fingers are crossed for you.
Annette I was in the exact same spot last week! I had my first blood draw at 10DPO and my hcg where fine, but my progestrone was an 8 - my dr likes it to be 10 or 11. They put me on suppositories once a day. I had another blood draw at 14DPO and my progestrone was 28.3! So try not to worry as hard as it is - the supplements can definitely help. I am still nervous b/c it is so early, but I am trying to stay positive. Hang in there! Are your supplements vaginal suppositories? If so, they aren't that bad at all:) Please keep us posted!

Oh, there is a low progestrone thread in family planning - someone in there has a healthy child and started off with a progestrone level of 5 something!

eta:MLAYeah! Your #s sound good! The ranges are crazy big, but as long as you are in them it's a good thing! Are you going to join the April group - or is your EDD in late March?

[Charting is Knowledge]

Updated to Here.

[melandtim]

Sea - I really really hope that is a BFP! Fingers and everything else crossed for you!

Annette - hope you get good news today with your blood test results :)

JLR - hope that exhaustion is for a good reason! I came home yesterday and fell right asleep!

Ferris - time to get going on some rest!

aka - yay for O'ing!!

heidi - yay for O'ing!

6 DPO. Doctor's appointment went well yesterday. No cysts and she said my uterus feels bigger than it has before but it could just be pre-menstrual so I won't get excited about it. If this cycle didn;t work then we will go up to 150mg on the clomid. She is willing to do a few more cycles of clomid (total up to 6). I think if it hasn;t worked by the fall I will want to move on.

[MLA]

[eta:MLAYeah! Your #s sound good! The ranges are crazy big, but as long as you are in them it's a good thing! Are you going to join the April group - or is your EDD in late March?


Well, according to Ovusoft, my EDD is April 2. Of course that's not what the due date is if I use the start of my last period. Then it's March 28 or something. But when I was at the doctor's the other day, the nurse was teaching someone how to use the due date predictor wheel-thingie, and she got all confused because the student kept asking her if it was April 2, and the nurse kept saying, "no, it's late March." When I told her that according to my charts, my EDD is April 2, she said okay and wrote that down. Now, the doctor never said anything about it, so I'm not 100% what they're saying my EDD is. :confused:


ETA: Sea -- I have everything crossed for you that can be crossed!

[Ferris]

akacharlotte Yes, it does mean they are identical because they are in the same sac. They split somewhere from 2-12 days past o'ing and they will share a placenta sac but since each had their own yolk sac they will have their own amniotic sac. It's all so new and confusing!!

Sea I say go out and buy from dollar tests and test again tomorrow!! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!

[Mickey&B]

Sea I really hope this is BFP! I would test again in the morning to maybe get a better answer!


Me not much, 14dpo and still NADA, no AF no BFP! so I wait :rolleyes: temps are still high so that's a good sign I guess.

I am having lunch with a good friend on Monday and she just told me that she MC again this is second one for her :( I know that things could be worse, so I just pray that God blesses us again soon.

[JennZ]

Mickey,
Is there any possibility your O date is off? Maybe you didn't O until Sunday, then you would still be pretty early for a BFP.
Good luck! Your temps look great, so I'm hopeful for you!!

[Mickey&B]

I was just staring at my chart trying to figure out if FF called my O date wrong, if I did O on Sunday then I would be 12dpo and I guess that is still early but who knows. I am not having any FPS except for my bbs are still hurting which never happens with AF but totally possible, but then I had some AF type cramps last night nothing horrible but still I was sure she would rear her ugly head this morning. I guess their is nothing left to do but wait. . . So frustrating!!!

[tgr68]

Sea~Hang in there!! I'd test tomorrow. When I got my BFP this time around, I could barely see the line at 10 DPO (so much that I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me) but by 11 DPO I had a very obvious line. Keep trying until you get that BFP or (heaven forbid) AF shows up. Good luck!! :D

[JLRenheos]

melandtim So glad to hear your DR. appt. went well! Your my cycle buddy! I hope there's good news for you this cycle! I was Super exhausted as well yesterday & went straing to bed immediately. I slept for 1 1/2 hrs.

If my temp is up to 97.61 tomorrow, then I'll be ready to join the testing group!

[raven077]

Annette, congrats!!!!!! :D

Stacey, the advice for the feel of your nose tips and lips is pretty accurate. Hopefully you won't need to worry about it after this cycle (fingers crossed), but it's good to start at the beginning of your cycle, right after AF leaves, so you can really tell the progression. Right now, you'd be back to being Low, Hard and Closed. Around O, you'd be High, Soft and Open. It took me a few months to really be able to tell the difference, especially in the in-between stages.

[JLRenheos]

JennZ nice temp dip & rise today! ;)

[MLA]

I just got off the phone w/the nurse at my doctor’s office. My doctor’s out until next week, though she’s on call. Anyway, I called to see if I could have some answers about my HCG levels. I wanted to be sure that they weren’t too low (even though they were doubled and even though they’re technically in the “normal� range – but they’re on the low end of normal). Anyway, the nurse told me that the numbers I had were normal for a 1-2 weeks after conception. Well, I’m 3 weeks after conception, so I asked her what that meant. Her response? I’m only a nurse. You’ll really need to talk to your doctor. When I ask when I’ll be able to talk to my doctor, the nurse tells me next week because they won’t call her for this since it’s not an emergency. The thing is that my doctor told me they’d page her w/the results and she’d get back to me to discuss them. But they refuse to page her. I’m just really frustrated by this, ya know? I don’t want to have to go through the whole weekend w/this hanging over my head. I’m sure I’m fine. I’m sure the pregnancy’s fine, but I want my doctor to tell me that. Is that so wrong? Especially when she said she’d call me on THURSDAY to discuss the results?!? Argh!

[tgr68]

Ugh!! I'm sorry about the frustrations, MLA!! Hopefully you'll get some answers soon and you won't have to worry for much longer.

[sea74]

Fly by post to say you all and the women on SAI thread are the most amazing bunch of people. I told my DH I don’t know what I’d do w/o you.

With that being said, I hope I’m not leading any of you on w/my it’s a line, maybe not a line drama.

I held my pee (wow, there’s something I didn’t think I’d ever post on a message board) all day until just now. I got myself a Dollar Store test (well a bunch of them) and another box of the FRER tests. I just took the Dollar one and there is a shadow of a line. I KNOW that I KNOW there wasn’t any line there on Thursday (I didn’t test on Wednesday) and on Tuesday, there was just barely a line there. I’m NOT going to get overly excited yet (HA!) because it still could be a fluke. I called the RE and they said they feel more comfortable with waiting 14 days to make sure the trigger is out.

They want me to come in on Monday for a Beta but I CAN NOT because I’m being called as a witness in a court trial on Monday in a city that is two hours away :( and I need to be there at 9:00. I’m going to see what I can do about that in the meantime.

I will totally be POAS again in the morning and will let you all know.

I feel like a huge drama queen right now and I apologize to you all for that.


MLA: I totally get why you need to get the a-okay from your Doc. I hope you get an answer soon.

[MLA]

Sea -- you're not being a drama queen at all. I'm really, really hoping for you that it's a BFP. My line was really, really faint, too. So I'm hopeful for you.

[akacharlotte]

Sea-You are most certainly not a drama queen. I am hoping beyond all hope that it is a BFP.

Ok, that trial, not nearly as important as a blood test and they should understand that. :) Hopefully, they settled out of court today and then there is no need for you to drive 2 hours.

MLA-I understand your frustration. Are you going to try to get through to them one more time or wait until Monday? I understand the agony of waiting for the phone to ring.

[katiems118]

Sea- hoping for you!
MLA- hope the doctor calls you.

Me- I had a temp rise this morning at cd 12, very odd for me since the earliest I have EVER O'ed is cd 14. I had a ton of EWCM this morning and at lunchtime, yesterday it was not there, so Im not sure why the temp went up so much. I do have some pain that I normally get around O. Perhaps since I dropped 7 pounds it made me O earlier, even on the clomid?

Anyways, DH is self employed so he sets his own schedule, and he just so happened to be home today at lunchtime, so we had a nooner!!! So, hopefully we caught the egg, I'll try to get him again tonight, but we'll see. The early O really caught me by surprise. I was taking OPKs but never got a positive, perhaps its from all the water I have been drinking?

[MLA]

MLA-I understand your frustration. Are you going to try to get through to them one more time or wait until Monday? I understand the agony of waiting for the phone to ring.

I called again and asked if the doctor who IS there could call me back. I got a message from the nurse saying she'd give the doctor the message but that he was booked back to back all day with patients, so it's not likely that I'll hear back from him. Patience is a virtue, right?

[Mickey&B]

MLA how incredibly frustrating!!! I hope you hear back soon!

Sea No you are not a drama queen by any stretch! I am really hoping that it's a BFP!!!

[Annette]

Hi everyone. Thanks for the sticky vibes. Just thought I would post a quick update. My HCG at 17dpo was at 53. Is this normal? No wonder the BFP took so long to show up! I just hope my #'s are doubling. Does this mean I implanted really late?? I have to ask the doc what my #s were for the last pg.

MLA-what did your doctor tell you the low end of normal was? I'm curious myself since the range on that website you posted has a low end of 6. I'm sorry that your frustrated. It is a pain trying to get in touch with the doctor. I was frustrated playing phone tag with the nurse yesterday. {{{hugs}}}

lee-thanks for sharing your experience. How long are you on the suppositories for? Mine are for 12 weeks. They are working well so far although I constantly feel wet down there.

Sea-You know what they say, a line is a line! I hope it's darker tomorrow.

katie-Hope you caught that egg!

Mickey-Your temps look good and I know how you feel! AF was 4 days late before I got the +. I'm so sorry about your friend.

mel-hope your temps stay up.

[MLA]

MLA-what did your doctor tell you the low end of normal was? I'm curious myself since the range on that website you posted has a low end of 6. I'm sorry that your frustrated. It is a pain trying to get in touch with the doctor. I was frustrated playing phone tag with the nurse yesterday. {{{hugs}}}

Well, you're right that 5 is the low end given on that website, which makes me think I'm fine (and that you're fine, too), but unfortunately, I've not been able to talk to my doctor to find out what she thinks about it, and the nurse said that my levels were normal for someone who's 1-2 weeks post conception, not 3 weeks. She then went on to say that she couldn't tell me if it was a normal, viable pregnancy and that I'd have to talk to my doctor. I'm seriously considering moving over to a different practice right now -- there's a birthing center near me that I've heard wonderful things about, and apparently their midwife staff is awesome.

[ABirney]

Annette Crossing my fingers for doubling numbers! I'm not sure what normal would be for 17DPO.
sea Hope you get a nice dark line soon!
mel Glad your dr appt went well.
JLR Hope you're tired for a good reason!
mickey hope AF stays away!
MLA Sorry your dr's office is being such a pain. Hope you get answers soon.
katie Hope you catch that egg!

As for me, still waiting for AF to show. Still definitely spotting so she should be here soon. I picked up my next round of Femara, so I start that on CD3.
I'm seriously considering not charting this next cycle. I don't know if that would be more or less stressful... I've charted every day for almost 3 years so maybe I'd be worse not knowing what's going on, but I think I'll try it. Just want to take a break before heading to the RE next month. I'll probably also just lay low in here and just read along for the most part. I guess I'll play it by ear and see what happens.

[Mickey&B]

Can I attribute the fact that I drove 4 to 5 miles to get Pink Berry today because I couldn't stop thinking about it, and then circled the highly crowed place until I found a spot to FPS ? :p

For those of you who haven't heard of Pink Berry it'a a delicious frozen yogurt place that serves yummy frozen yogurt with your choice of a ton of fresh toppings LOVE IT!!!!

[JLRenheos]

Well, my temp was .03 degrees away from FF giving me back my crosshairs today. Looks like I'll have to wait till tomorrow... Today's temp was 97.58 & I wished it were 97.61 instead. I would be 8dpo today. hrmp. So close!...
Anything above a 97.50 for tommorrow will call it for me. I had a temp drop on 7dpo/Fri.. hmm,...
I've been gassy the last few days :blushing: & was Super exhausted one day this week. I've had some twinges here & there. Who knows, maybe af could be on it's way?

[sea74]

I temped an hour earlier today because I just couldn't sleep. And all night I had bad dreams. Gee, wonder why?

Anyway, my temp is lower just a *smidge* and it was taken an hour earlier :rolleyes:

I tested using both kinds of test and they both still have the faintest of lines on them. I just really don't think it could be the trigger 12 days later. However, the line is not any darker, just still there and faint.

This is what happened during my March cycle when I kept testing after my doctor was so hopeful. I saw a few days of super faint lines and then AF showed us and it was globby and tissue-like :( I'm going to try and be hopeful but honestly I just feel like crying. If the lines had gotten darker, it would be a totally different set of emotions (duh :rolleyes: )

Anyway, hope you all don't mind the lack of shoutouts ...

I can't wait until DH gets home tomorrow! I need him.

[JennZ]

sea,
It is still so, so early!!

I hope this isn't out of line....
Okay, when you had your IUI's, you hadn't O'd, right? At least for the first one?
I think that's what I remember.
So you know you O'd more like Tuesday or Wed, right?
So go back in to FF and change the method to research or enter your O date manually.
Then you will feel better about your chart I think.
I really hope you get a BFP tomorrow that is dark! But a faint line is still a line- especially if you are really only 10dpo or so.

I'm sorry you are down.

I'm having AF cramps this morning, so I'm down, too!

Plus, I saw my sister's twin u/s yesterday and it really made me want to be pg so badly!!

Anyway, I'm glad your DH is coming home tomorrow!
Stay busy today and try to have a little fun!!

I'll be thinking about you and hoping for you!!!

[Heidi9771]

My thoughts are with you Sea...I hope you get more info soon!

[Mrs.Chappy]

spotting today..but i was waiting for a more significant temp dip...anyway, wasnt expecting a pregnancy this time around. Do we still count cycle day 1 as the first day you need a tampon??..like if i'm spotting today and its heavy tomorrow, tomrrow is CD1?

[sea74]

JennZ: You are NOT out of line. You're right, I do think FF called my O date too early. I'm going to keep thinking, hoping and praying good thoughts. I ended up running out to the bagel place and got myself a high-calorie breakfast (bagel w/strawberry cc, choco. milk, a diet coke and a WHOLE lot better now. If not this month, then another month ... but until AF shows I'm going to hold out hope for an unexpected blessing :) I guess the ONE good thing about TTC this long is I'm actually getting quicker at "moving on" from a bad cycle/negative thoughts.

I can't imagine what it's like to have to process both of your sister's PGs, let alone TWINS :D I *know* you're happy for them but I know it's gotta be hard for you at the same time.

Thanks Heidi :)

Mrs. Chappy: If it's just spotting don't count today as CD1. Wait until you have red "flow."

[Kopper]

sea - My thoughts are with you and I hope that you get a darker BFP line tomorrow.

Mrs.Chappy - Yep if it's just spotting, it's not CD1.

me - I guess I did O. Not hopeful for this cycle. DH is home for three weeks and then travels again. He normally travels every third week though.

[tgr68]

sea~Please don't get frustrated just yet. (I give you permission to if AF shows.) I will be thinking lots of good thoughts for you the next few days!

[Mrs.Chappy]

Sea..i'm thinking good thoughts for you too!

[ABirney]

AF showed up this morning, so TM, please move me to waiting to O. Thanks!
Good luck to the rest of you this cycle!
Fingers crossed for you tomorrow, sea!!!

[Mrs.Chappy]

Offically joining...CD 1

[JennZ]

Welcome, Mrs. Chappy!!

Hope your stay is short and sweet!

Wondering about sea............


Me-
Temp started to drop this morning, so AF should be coming in the next couple days. What a bummer.

[JLRenheos]

sea74 just thinking of you today...

ABirney sorry that af found you. hugs.

JennZ please don't give up yet. You still have a chance. It's not over yet... I've had a lot of temp dips even below the coverline. I guess we'll both have to wait to see what happens.

me
Felt nausea yesterday at diff. times-which is not normal for me. Was really gassy, burping, & had heartburn/indigestion. I sleep w/my fan on high at night, but I thought the temps usually are between 97.6-98.6 Post-O. I've had quite a few temps below my coverline. :confused: I hope they go up. I hate this 2ww! I'm glad it's almost over.

Chappy sorry about Af. Hope your stay is short & sweet. ;)

TM - Can you Add me to the testing group 8/5-8/12. ~Thanks!

[sea74]

My temp it up a little. :cool:
The dollar store has a *slightly* darker second line this morning :D
The expensive, FRER test has NO line, not even a faint one :(

This is almost starting to be comical :confused:
I'm going to call the after-hours RE number today and see if they have any advice. I HATE that I have to be in court tomorrow morning.

Oh, and I'm officially out of tests again this morning. I went through 6 of them since Friday afternoon. I'm buying more this afternoon.

[Charting is Knowledge]

Updated to here!

[t3h_wookiee]

Sorry about AF Abirney. :(

Sea Eek, I hope you get an even darker line soon!

[JLRenheos]

Good Luck Sea74 !!! My fingers are crossed! Is your dh back from his trip?


Question
I had a little over 4 hrs of sleep last night, would you discard my temp?? I still temped at the same time as usual. It has an open circle, since I marked it as 'sleep deprived'.

[Kopper]

sea - My fingers are crossed for you! I really hope this is it.

TM - Can you move me to the testing 8/12-8/18. Thanks!

[tgr68]

sea~I am so hoping this is it for you!!!! :D

[ABirney]

sea Crossing everything possible for you!
MrsChappy Welcome officially!
Kopper and JLR Hope you caught your eggs.
Jenn Hope AF stays away and today's temp was a fluke.

As for me, CD2, boring. It was really weird not to temp this morning. I'll give it a few more days.

[Annette]

Sea-I'm hoping this is it for you too! At least your temp went up so thats a good sign. When can you go in for a blood test?

[Charting is Knowledge]

Updated to Here.



We have a lot of names in our "Waiting to Graduate" group- Lee, Maggie8202, MLA, tgr68, Annette- Are any of you ready to officially graduate yet?

[portinastorm]

Just popping in to say that I'm thinking of you, Sea! I really really hope this is your month! What a roller coaster ride you are on - I hope it ends very happily for you in, oh, about nine months - with a precious baby! xoxox

[Annette]

threadmistress- I am going to hang out a bit longer until I get my bloodwork results.

[sea74]

portinastorm, Annette, ABirney, tgr, kopper, JLRenheos, t3h Thanks you! For the first time I feel like this really is it :cool: I've never posted a picture on CC before so I'm going to try now. The top test is the one from today. The bottom one is from yesterday. It's hard to see the line in the picture but it's there. Today is darker, no? And it's been two weeks since the trigger so I think I might be PG!!!!!

My DH even agrees that there is a line (he missed his flight yesterday because they were still working and there weren't any other flights so he got in a car and drove the 5 hours home so he could be w/me in the morning! :D )

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1234/1020480126_f8fcf86a42.jpg?v=0

So what do you ladies think?

[lee60657]

SeaI can definitely see a line in the top test :) Woo hoo! You need to go to your dr asap to get a blood test! Keep us posted!

TM I want to hang out another week or so if that is ok:o

[JennZ]

sea,

YES!!! Definitely a line!!!
HOORAY!!!! :D:D:D
I'm beside myself with excitement for you!

[sea74]

Thanks Lee and JennZ: I think the "real" test will be in the line is still there tomorrow. I know in my head that the tirgger is gone, but yet I'm still worried it's faking me out!

[missy329]

Sea- I see it! I really hope this is it for you! Can't wait to see tomorrow's picture.

[portinastorm]

Sea, that looks good to me. My first few days of tests were very faint like that. Do you think you want to try a CBE digital? I bet it would say "pregnant!" Good luck. Hope tomorrow brings an even darker line....

[ABirney]

Yay, sea!! Crossing everything that tomorrow's test is even darker!

[Ferris]

Sea That line is definitely darker than my first BFP!! It took mine about 3 days with dollar tests to get darker!! Hoping they keep getting darker and darker!!

[Mickey&B]

Sea I definetly see a line!!!!!

Me CD1 BLAH!!! I guess I'm okay with it an April baby wasn't really ideal for us anyway :(
so I am off to have margi's in the jacuzzi, my DH has been asking all week and I haven't wanted too just in case.

Here we go again,
TH can you please move me to waiting to O thanks

[Annette]

Sea-I see a line!!!! I agree, get a digital test and see what it says. Congratulations!

mickey-sorry about AF.

[katiems118]

Sea- I see the line too!!!!!! YEAH, tomorrow it should be darker!!

[akacharlotte]

Sea-I see the line!!! Yay! Definitely get in to your dr ASAP and I can't wait for tomorrow morning!!!

[JLRenheos]

sea74 That's so terribly sweet of your dH to drive home the 5 hrs. to be with you on this special occasion. Congratulations my dear!! I don't know how you're going to contain youself tomorrow in court. eek! BTW, I do hope you get a darker line.

Mickey sorry that Af came. Enjoy the hot tub!


me 9dpo/cd #22
The last 2 days I've had terrible heartburn/indigestion ALL . Day. long, along w/a dry throat. I've also been really nauseas the last 2 days. I Never feel nauseas prior to Af. Just an awkward feeling. I've had a lot of 'sensations' on my R side too. Is there anything that I can take for the indigestion that's safe for pregnancy, just in case I am pregnant? I hate having this feeling.
I did go out today & buy 3 preg. tests at the Dollar Store. ;)

[JennZ]

JL,
Tums are fine for pregnancy. I hope you get your BFP this week!!! Good luck!

Mickey,
Sorry about AF.
I'l be joining you on Tuesday or Wednesday. So here's to May babies!! (clink, clink) :)
I could use a margarita right now!!!!

[JLRenheos]

JennZ Thanks ;) *If* I do get a bfp, I may want to stock up, because it looks like it won't be leaving the house.

[sea74]

You all are so sweet :)
I'm still too unsure to even put my Maybe-BFP into FF :cool: If my temp is still up tomorrow morning and I get a + test I'm going to go to the RE for blood work. I called the lawyer for the side I'm giving testimony for and it's okay if I'm at the court house a little later.

I'm SO hoping that test is positive tomorrow! I'll have to leave the house about 6:30 so I won't have time to update you all or take pictures, but if it's positive, I'm going to take a leap and put it on my FF chart before I leave. So if anyone is so inclined, they can check there for an update ;)

[missy329]

Sea- well I checked your chart like you said and looks like it was good news again today! Hooray! I am so glad that you are able to see the RE today. Can't wait to see the picture of this morning's test. :D

[Charting is Knowledge]

Updated to Here.

[JLRenheos]

sea74 Congrats!!! :D :D :D



Ack, my chart changes from day to day w/the new temp. info.. It's driving me batty. :rolleyes: Prob. tomorrow, ff will give me crosshairs again.

[JennZ]

sea,
Congrats!!! Congrats!!! Such great news this morning! Hope the RE gives you piece of mind!

[Heidi9771]

Sea, I see a line- and noticed your update on your chart! Congratulations!

[Annette]

Sea-Congrats again!!

jlr-Sorry that your chart keeps changing.

me: I'm going to run to the doc's on my lunch break, but I probably won't get results until Tuesday.

[filmgirl7]

Congratulations, Sea! Just stopping by to wish a happy and healthy 9 months to Sea, and all the other BFP's in August and July!!!!

Also, good luck to anyone trying or testing this week!

[kanga1622]

Congrats Sea!!

[tealynn]

Congrats Sea! I'm so excited for you. It's been an emotional roller coaster ride so far but well worth it no??? I'm sure everything will be just fine. Try to allow yourself to enjoy these early exciting days of getting a BFP.

JLR, I hate to be a party pooper but I think you may be having another long/annov cycle (I hope I'm wrong though!) but your current temps are still in your pre O temp range (looking at previous charts). I think that's why FF is taking way your crosshairs.

[DelSol]

Congratulations Sea!!!! I'm so happy for you!!!!! :D

[Ferris]

Congrats Sea!!

[akacharlotte]

Congrats Sea!!!!

[dancn226]

Congratulations Sea!!!~!!!!!!!!:D

[raven077]

Oh sea!!!! Major Congrats and sticky, sticky vibes to you! :D :D :D

[DianeCourt]

sea: OMG! OMG! Congratulations! I forgot to subscribe to the August thread, so I haven't been in here in days! What great news I'm seeing this morning, though. I'm so happy for you, hon! :D

[Mickey&B]

Congrats Sea!!!!!

[MLA]

We have a lot of names in our "Waiting to Graduate" group- Lee, Maggie8202, MLA, tgr68, Annette- Are any of you ready to officially graduate yet?


It looks like I've lost the pregnancy, so I'm definitely not ready to graduate. I'm not sure if I'm going to chart for the next month or so. I think I may need a break. Thanks.

[lee60657]

SeaYeah:) What wonderful news!
MLA:( Did your dr ever get back to you? I hope so. It sounds like you had to wait too long to get answers - that is not how it should be. I am so sorry that you think the pg is not sticking - I thought your #s were looking good?
JLRFF sucks sometimes - hopefully this is the last change to your chart - good luck!

AnnetteHope you are doing well - will you join the April thread soon?

MeStill lurking around here....it is so early in the pg that I am crazy nervous. I am still hanging in there though.

[sparkle&shine]

Congrats Sea! I am so happy for you!

[JLRenheos]

I'm not feeling so hotsy-totsy today ladies. I took Tums w/me to work today for the heartburn/indigestion. It seems to be helping just a wee bit. Heartburn started up 2 days ago.

Diarrhea has hit me HARD & out of nowhere. Going 7Xs in 1 hr. is enough!
I wish I was at home today. My bottom hurts. :(
I sure hope these are preg. symptoms & not just being sick in general.

I'm wondering if the reason why my chart keeps changing is because I don't have a Red solid line, but a dotten line instead. I certainly do have a quite a few temps below my CL. BTW, I have NEVER felt like this before any Af at all.

sea Yay!!!:D

eta-MLA I'm so sorry that this is happening to you. ((hugs))

eta-tealyn I hope you're not right about me having another annov. cycle. I'd like to see a bfp this month. Only time will tell...

[MLA]

MLA:( Did your dr ever get back to you? I hope so. It sounds like you had to wait too long to get answers - that is not how it should be. I am so sorry that you think the pg is not sticking - I thought your #s were looking good?

No, she didn't. But I started bleeding heavily and cramping Sunday morning (while we were in Virginia -- 4 hours from home). I've been bleeding w/clots ever since, and the cramping's been really bad. I managed to get into the doctor today. My doctor wasn't in, but I saw another one. They did an ultrasound and found no evidence of a pregnancy (though she said my ovaries look good :rolleyes: ). When I talked to the doctor, he said that the bleeding I'm experiencing is likely the loss of the pregnancy. They drew some blood to confirm that my numbers are doing what he expects they're doing, which is going down. So, yeah, it looks like I've miscarried. I've been a mess.

[lee60657]

MLA I am so sorry:( It is good that you got into the dr to get things checked out and so they can monitor your levels, etc. Take care of yourself.

JLRUgh....sounds like you are feeling crappy - can you go home? I hope they are pg symptoms!

[JLRenheos]

lee I prob. could, but I have patients to work with. I think it *might* be out of my system though, not for sure. I hope they're preg. symptoms!

[DianeCourt]

MLA: I'm so sorry. :(

[Mickey&B]

MLA So sorry {{{{HUGS}}}}}

[akacharlotte]

MLA-I'm so sorry. PM me if you would like to chat. I know what you are going through and there are truly no words to express how sorry I am.

(((hugs)))

[missy329]

MLA- I am so sorry.

[JennZ]

MLA,
I'm so very sorry.

[Kopper]

MLA - I'm so sorry. :(

[hiphopgirl]

I guess I will go ahead and join this group:

CC Name: hiphopgirl
Me: Janet
DH: Jack
Married since: May 4, 2002
Off BCP since: July 2005
TTC since: July 2007
Charting (off and on) since: Oct. 2005
Known issues: M/C in June 2007
Chart: http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6e820
Current status: waiting to O

I think I am waiting to O. Actually I think I have O'd already, but FF isn't calling it yet and the OPK is still reading positive. I feel weird obsessing about this since I already have a child, but after my m/c in June I am crazy worried that I won't get pg again, or if I do that I won't stay pg.

I think I need to be around other people who sort of get why I am being OCD this time around. Wish me luck ladies, and if any of you have any opinions about whether or not I've O'd I'd love to hear them. Thanks.

[Mickey&B]

Janet You OCD never LOL! Welcome may your stay be short and sweet ;)

[JennZ]

Welcome hiphopgirl!

I'm going to guess you O'd late last night or this morning. Another OPK tonight will hopefully be negative for you!

Hope your stay is short and sweet!
BTW, I love your DS's name!

[MLA]

Thanks, everyone, for the well wishes. We'll be trying again right away. We just won't be charting at least this first cycle. I think I need a break from it.

[Kopper]

Welcome hiphopgirl! I agree with JennZ and think you probably O'd last night or this morning.

me - Temp dropped this morning. It's making me question if I really O'd or not. Guess I will know if it goes back up or stays down. Our timing is bad and I think it's a little early for implantation dip. My temp rise was not huge to begin with so.... :confused:

[Annette]

MLA-I am so sorry for your loss. Please feel free to come to the miscarriage support thread if you need to talk about it. {{{hugs}}} I understand what you are going through.

Welcomehiphop!

[Annette]

kopper-Hope your temp goes back up!

jlr-hope you feel better soon.

lee-I hear ya. I'm crazy nervous too especially b/c of the m/c. I'll probably join the April thread if my blood test results are good tomorrow.

me: Please cross your fingers for me that I get good results tomorrow. I don't want to miscarry again.

[ABirney]

sea Yay!!!! Congrats!!!!
MLA So sorry about your loss. :(
hiphopgirl Welcome!

[sea74]

Just when I thought the drama was behind me ...

Good news:
Here today’s BFP!!!! It looks darker in person. I’m a dork and I took the test with me today :rolleyes:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1078/1033789163_fa7dd9e0d3.jpg?v=0

Bad News:
The RE called and left a message on my cell phone and I didn’t get it until after 6:00 because we couldn’t have cell phones in the court building. Although I’m PG, my progesterone is only 3.2 :eek: :( He called in a proscription for me and wanted me to take it as soon as I could. He said the next few days will be telling.

I’m angry because I had my progesterone tested several days after I Oed and my Progesterone was okay. I have NOT spotted AT ALL this cycle and you know I’m the queen of spotting. I thought I was in the clear and so did the RE. I’m stressed, angry, upset and scared. But for right now I’m going to take tealyn’s advice and try and enjoy this:

Try to allow yourself to enjoy these early exciting days of getting a BFP.

Thanks Missy, JLRenheos, JennZ, Heidi, Annette, Filmgirl, kanga, tealynn, DelSol, Ferris, DianeCourt, akacharlotte, dancn, raven, Mickey, lee, sparkle&shine, ABirney for the congrats :D I hope this is real and sticks around!!!!

Until I get some more tests under my belt, I don't even want to move myself to the "waiting to grad" section. I don't feel that confident ... yet!

[sea74]

MLA: I’m so, so sorry :( There are no words. I hope the next one comes quickly for you and it extra sticky.

[ABirney]

sea Sending you some extra sticky vibes!

[t3h_wookiee]

MLA I'm so sorry for your loss. :( *HUGS*


Sea Eek, that's so awesome girl!!! :D Is your RE giving you the suppositories or the pills? Those will help raise your prog up every quickly, like Lee's did. Fingers are so crossed for you girl!!

[JennZ]

Praying for a sticky baby, sea!!

[sea74]

Thanks for the sticky vibes JennZ, Jess and ABirney! I sure need them!

[SQ2]

Congratulations, sea! :) I've been cheering you on from the sidelines. Thinking good strong, sticky thoughts for you. I want this to be it for you so badly. Thinking of you!

[Ferris]

Annette Good luck tomorrow!!

MLA I am so sorry for your loss. Like Annette said you should go buy the m/c thread. It really helped me a few months ago.

Sea Wishing you lots of sticky vibes!!

[Mickey&B]

Sea Sticky. . Sticky. . .Sticky vibes headed your way!!!

[JLRenheos]

TM-Can you please take me off the testing group

After looking at my chart, it looks Annovulatory Again! It's starting to look like my May cycle. :( I feel better today. I didn't eat much yesterday.

Tealyn I guess you were right afterall. :(

[Heidi9771]

Sea...Have my fingers crossed that your progesterone levels climb fast!

[Charting is Knowledge]

Updated to Here.


Welcome hiphopgirl. Hope your stay is short and sweet!

[Annette]

Sea-Which type of progesterone did they give you? I'm on the suppositories 2x per day. That's interesting that after you O'd your prog was normal. Crossing my fingers for both of us. How were your HCG #s?

jlr-Sorry about your an-O cycle.

ferris-Thanks!

[melandtim]

Eeeekk Sea I am so so excited for you!! I am sending you a ton of sticky vibes. Climb numbers climb

MLA - I am so so sorry :(

JLR - this just sucks :( I am so disappointed for you

Mickey and ABirney - I'm sorry AF showed :(

Welcome hiphopgirl!

So I am on CD28, 10DPO. My last 2 cycles have been 26 and 27 days long with an LP of 8 and 9 days. I usually spot for at least 1 day before AF arrives so if nothing else at least my LP has lengthened! Having cramps though so I anticipate spotting will start soon

[akacharlotte]

Sticky, sticky, sticky vibes Sea!!!!

[kanga1622]

MLA - I am so so sorry. We're here if you need to talk.

Welcome HipHopGirl!

Me - My chart shows an O this month which I didn't expect but that also means that AF will be here when we move (we have almost no chance of pg this cycle). I've already warned DH that I'm going to be WAY emotional and cranky while we're moving and I hope his family will just think it's stress.

[tealynn]

Sea, yay for a darker line! I wouldn't sweat the low prog. Those supps will get it back in order immediately.

I'm sorry JLR:(. Keep an eye on your CM and when you start getting EW or watery, pull out the OPKs again. Have you talked to your doctor about treatment for PCOS? Taking meds could make all the difference in getting BFP!

MLA, I wanted to extend my condolences as well. I was in the same situation last year and I know how hard and sad it is. I think trying again asap is a great idea.

[mkvh]

Delurking to wish STICKY, STICKY VIBES to sea!! I linked to your chart from jess's journal and saw that B+ and got teary. I really, really hope this is it for you.

[Loud_curly]

Sea - Sorry I'm so late to chime in, but CONGRATS!!! Now, stick, baby, stick!! I'm so hoping this is it for you!!!

(Waving hello to everyone else, esp. Tealynn, Abirney, and Melandtim!)

[tealynn]

Hi loud_curly!!!

[MLA]

sea -- I just wanted to say that I'm hoping that everything turns out okay for you. Lots of sticky vibes to you from me!

[Kopper]

sea - Super sticky vibes!

JLRenheos - That stinks! :( I think I'm going to have to move back too.

me - Major temp drop this morning so I think I probably didn't O. Who knows what is going on....

[lee60657]

SeaYeah! What great news, but I know exactly how you feel about the dark cloud of low progestrone hanging over you - as hard as it is, try not to worry too much. Were you able to start the suppositories? After 3 days on them (once a day) my progestrone went from 8 to 28.3 so they definitely work. They aren't too bad either just a bit messy, but well worth it! There are some positive stories in the low progestrone thread in family planning. Definitely pop in there. I am thinking sticky thoughts for you!

[DianeCourt]

sea: Hang in there! It's so hard not to worry, but please trust that those suppositories will do their thing. How are you feeling (symptoms, etc)?

[Steve's Sweety]

EEEEEEE!!!!!

Haven't been by in a bit to check on everyone and am so delighted to see that our dear sea got her BFP! Your tests look great and I will be sending good vibes your way in hopes that your progesterone does its thing! CONGRATULATIONS, I am SO excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sea74]

Steve's Sweety: Thanks! I just hope it sticks. I'm so nervous! I've been following along w/your PG in your mommy group ;)

Lee: I read that thread last night and it was WAY more hopeful than what I was reading on the Internet. Mine is just SO LOW so I'm not sure what's going to happen.

DianeCourt: The only symptoms I'm having are cramps. I hope this sticks.

Kopper: hope the chart clears things up for you soon! Good luck!

MLA: Thank you :)

Loud_curly: Thank you!

tealynn: Sure hope so!

mkvh: Aw, thanks! that's so sweet!

kanga1622: Good luck keep AF away for the move!

If I missed anyone I didn't mean to :o

Me: Right now I'm very crampy and pretty nervous because I started to spot a little. I feel like I'm going to start any minute now.

[JennZ]

sea,
Hang in there, sweetie! :)
I'm really thinking extra-sticky thoughts for you!
A little spotting right about now would be totally normal.


I think we are going to take a break from charting next cycle. We are going on vacation at the end of the month, and I don't think I will be able to accurately temp anyway. So it just makes sense to take a break for a month.

[lee60657]

Sea I know I read the same horrible things on the internet that you did - but keep in mind that no website/dr/nurse is going to say that progestrone supps are a surefire way to maintain a pg. Just know that if there was no hope, your dr would not have prescribed them for you. I am glad you read the positive stories in that thread - it is always nice to hear stories with happy endings:) I really hope yours has a happy ending! Are you going in for another blood draw to see if your progestrone levels are up?

I hope the spotting goes away - but it is really normal to spot this early on....my fingers are crossed for you!

JennZHave fun on your vacation!

[raven077]

MLA, I'm so sorry... *hugs* Please keep us posted once you and your DH are feeling up to trying again. You know we want to still keep tabs on you. :)

Janet, welcome...

[JLRenheos]

Thanks Kopper, Annette, Tealyn, & Melandtim.

eta-Tealynn I just had my annual exam over a week ago. He's referred me to se an RE. I have my appt. set up w/them already for Sept. 12. I haven't been taking anything to help treat my PCOS. So far, I just take the Provera to induce my Af.


I'm having a complete meltdown today & nothing seems to be going right. It's been a cry-fest of a day.

[hiphopgirl]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I'm frustrated that FF hasn't given me an O date yet so I cheated and put in a placeholder temp for tomorrow just so I could see those cross hairs. Neurotic much? So technically I'm waiting to O, but in my head I am 2DPO and waiting to test.

sea - I hope that the progesterone works for you. I'm sending good thoughts your way.

MLA - I'm so sorry. I know how devastated you must be.

JLRenheos - I'm sorry for the wacky temps this cycle. I've been there and it is super frustrating.

[JennZ]

Hey JL,
I'm sorry you're so upset today!
It really is such an emotional journey. Ugh.
I've been having a few cry-fest days the past couple days myself!
So I know how you feel!

[Annette]

No time for shout outs...

Quick update: got my blood draw results back today and it was at 115, so it took 4 days to double. The doc wants me in again on Monday for another blood test. He still thinks there's hope and said to call if I start bleeding. Ugh, I want answers now!

[MLA]

No time for shout outs...

Quick update: got my blood draw results back today and it was at 115, so it took 4 days to double. The doc wants me in again on Monday for another blood test. He still thinks there's hope and said to call if I start bleeding. Ugh, I want answers now!

It's so frustrating, isn't it? I wish you could get answers now, too. At least your doctor hasn't lost hope. That counts for something, in my book. I'm sending good thoughts your way.

[melandtim]

Annette and Sea - sending you both all the sticky vibes I have!

Hi Loud Curly!!

JLR and Jenn - sending you both some hugs!! heck we all need a hug!

hiphopgirl - unfortunately we are all that neurotic!!

11DPO for me and the cramps are getting more intense so I suspect AF will be arriving today :( I am surprisingly ok about it after last month's hysterical crying episode :rolleyes: Maybe I cried myself out last month!

[Annette]

Thanks MLA and Mel.

mel-Sorry about AF.

MLA-How are you holding up?

{{{hugs}}} to Jenn and JLR.

[akacharlotte]

mel-I'm sorry AF is on her way.

Annette-Hoping your numbers go up quickly! Your doctor sounds very positive and supportive.

Sea-Still thinking of you!

Me: I had a temp drop this morning at 7 DPO so I've overlayed May's chart with the current one just to see if there will be any similarities. FF gave us a low rating for conception which sucks but you never know.

JL and Jenn-I know what you mean about the crying fests.

[JennZ]

Thanks for the hugs, girls.

I really needed that!!

TM,
Please move me to "Taking a Charting Break"
Thanks!

[missy329]

akacharlotte- Well, a temp drop at 7DPO is good. Hopefully it shoots back up tomorrow and was an implantation dip. Sorry about the low score for BD but you never know?!:confused:

melandtim- As we all know- it's not over until AF shows up. Glad that you are feeling better this month.

Annette- I am keeping you in my thoughts. I hope you get good news on Monday.

hiphopgirl- Welcome. Hope your stay here is short!

JLRenheos- Sorry that you are having a bad day. Hopefully the RE will be able to help in September.

JennZ- Hope you have a good vacation. Enjoy your month off from charting.

Sea- Hope things are going well.

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Me- Well, I am either 6DPO or 4DPO. I was sick last week and my sleep was crappy. I woke up early and temped and then fell asleep and woke up at my normal time and temped. I knew I shouldn't do that because I got 97.3 and then 97.7. So, depending on which temp I use my O date was either CD12 or CD14. Anyway, I plan to test the week of August 12-18. I just have this feeling that this is not our month- again.:( If it isn't our month I will be calling the RE for an initail appt.

[Charting is Knowledge]

Updated to Here.

[melandtim]

Jenn - I hope your break will bring you the present a lot of other ladies have gotten lately :)

Missy - Hope you are wrong and this is your month!

Well I am changing my earlier sunny mood. I just spoke to my Dad and he tells me my SIL is probably pg. Umm they already have 5 kids and she is ill and has major back issues and needs major major surgery. :rolleyes:

[sea74]

Annette: I want your numbers to go WAY UP! Pulling for you with everything I have.

As for Me, I'm out. The spotting picked up and turned into a flow last night. My temp was under the coverline this morning. I hate this but I'm also doing pretty okay. I'm going to be taking a break from charting and we'll go see the RE again in September. I'm still going to be around here and supporting you all and I'd still like to stay on as a threadmistress if that's okay :)

Good luck to everyone!

[DianeCourt]

sea: I'm so sorry. (((HUGS))) :(

[Kopper]

Sea - I'm so sorry. :( I'm glad you are doing ok but take it easy.

Can you move me to Stagnating:
What the *bleep* is going on?!?!

Anyone care to take a look at my chart and tell me what you think? Did I O or not and why are my temps so low? Everything has been pretty consistent (waking time, room temp, sleep etc). Yesterday and today I have had a ton of creamy CM.

[akacharlotte]

Sea-I'm so sorry. ((((hugs))))

[Mickey&B]

Sea I am so sorry {{{HUGS}}}}

[JennZ]

I'm so, so sorry, sea!!

[DelSol]

Sea ~ I'm so sorry to hear this. Take care of yourself. (((HUGS)))

[MLA]

MLA-How are you holding up?

I'm doing okay. Thanks for asking. I have an appointment w/a new practicioner this Friday. I'm feeling good about taking charge of my health.



As for Me, I'm out. The spotting picked up and turned into a flow last night. My temp was under the coverline this morning. I hate this but I'm also doing pretty okay. I'm going to be taking a break from charting and we'll go see the RE again in September. I'm still going to be around here and supporting you all and I'd still like to stay on as a threadmistress if that's okay :)

Good luck to everyone!

Oh, sea, I'm so sorry. I'm thinking of you.

[lee60657]

MLAIt sounds like you are being very proactive - that is great! I hope you find the right practice. Take care and keep us posted.

Sea I am SO sorry :( Your attitude regarding all of this is amazing. Stay positive and please pop in to let us know how you are doing.

[kanga1622]

Sea - I'm so so sorry. I just can't believe it.

[pelican75]

Dangit! I just checked in to see how yall were doing and I went through sea's rollercoaster in three minutes.

:( I'm so sorry...{{hug}} you have a great attitude about it, that's so important.