Seeing What Happens - TTC in August, 2005, 5 BFPs so far

[Seeing What Happens]

WHO ARE WE ???
A group of CC ladies who are Trying To Concieve(TTC) without temping(taking your temperature before rising out of bed every morning), and "charting" these temperatures on a grid. This group of ladies are just "Seeing What Happens". We do keep track of what Cycle Day(CD)we are on and perhaps note any changes in our body. We would love to hear about what you are going through. We understand the trials, tribulations and many doctor appointments that you are facing on this journey into parenthood. No question is too "stupid", asked too often, nor is any "vent" that you may have unnecessary.

This thread may move quickly at times, but don't be afraid to jump in on the last page. You don't have to read through the entire thread before you join us. The first few posts on page one are some introductory info to help everyone out as well as provide many useful links to other sites with in depth information on certain topics. A link to the new thread is always posted at the end of the current thread to help everyone find their way over to the most recent "Seeing What happens" thread. This thread starts at the beginning of each new month.

WANNA JOIN US ?

Just introduce yourself and post your statistics so we can get to know you a little better and add you to the list of "Our Family " members which is shown in the second post on the first page. Please post these intro stats in red so that you won't be missed. Wanna lurk and ask questions? Just post away....

Info to include in your reply:
WC Name:
Me: name(age)
DH: name(age)
Married: Date eg January 1, 2005
Last BCP: Date ( Birth Control Pill)
TTC since: Date

GOOD LUCK !! :D

[Seeing What Happens]

Members List:

Alioop12345
Me: Ali (32)
DH: Aron (28)
Married: March 29, 2003
DS: Jacob (2/3/04)
TTC: Now

alliannie
Me: Annie
DH: Adam
Married: August 15, 2004
M/C: early June, 2005
TTC since: June 2005

babylove
Me: Tracee
DH: Kevin
Married: August 31, 2003
Off BCP: November 2004
M/C @ 6w4d in April '05; progesterone deficiency/short LP
TTC since: March, 2005

Babywish
Me: 32
DH: 36
Married: September 19,2004
Last BCP: May 2005
TTC since: June 2005

Bellefior
Me: 36
DH: 35
Married: May 31, 2003
Off BCP: May 2005
TTC since: May 2005

boilermaker
me: Carrie (29)
DH: John (30)
Married: March 2, 2002
TTC since: April, 2005

Can't_Wait
WC Name: Leslie06
Me: Leslie
DH: Mike
Married: May 24, 2003
Last BCP: May 22, 2005
TTC since: July 30, 2005

Chimichanga
Me: Jen (26)
DH: Steve (29)
Married: August 30, 2003
Last BCP: December 2004
TTC since: May 2005

Dan's*Girl
Ramona (26)
Dan (29)
Married May 23, 2003
TTC since: June 2004
Clomid 50mg, CD 3-7
IUI #1 w/ trigger shot on July 20th

Dionysia
Me: Di (30)
DH: Dave (34)
Married: May 3, 2003
TTC since: May 2005

ds2003
Me: 27
DH: 31
Married since: November 11, 2003
Off BCP: December, 2003
TTC since: June, 2004

ee_chick
Me: Christine (29)
DH: Chris (32)
Married: May 18, 2002
Last BCP: 10/03
TTC since: 06/05

ellidew
Me: Jennifer (24)
DH: 26
Married: June 1, 2002
Off BCP: Jan 2005
TTC since: July 2005

emermel
Me: Emily (27)
DH: Todd
Married: May 12, 2002
Last BCP: May 2005
TTC since: June 2005

emmjay
Me: Molly (33)
DH: Matt (32)
Married: May 22, 2004
Last BCP: July 2005
TTC since: July 2005

Ericka_Jarett
Me: Ericka (31)
DH: Jarett (27)
Married: December 14, 2001
DD: Rebekah Joy, April 18, 2005 @ 24 weeks, lived 71 mins than passed to Jesus
TTC #2 since: June, 2005

flygirl
Me: Jen (30)
DH: Jeff (35)
Married: February 22, 2003
Last BCP: March 2003
TTC since: June 2005

It’s a bug
Me: Holly
DH: Ed
Married: January 25, 2003
Off BCP: May 2005
TTC since: May 2005

jlp
Me: Jen
DH: Greg
Married: January 24, 2004
TTC since: August 2004

jnshanna
Me: Shanna (29)
DH: Jose (30)
Married: October 1, 1994
Last BCP: Haven't taken BCP for many years.
TTC since: July 2005

jrsygirl
Me: 31
DH: 32
M/C: December 2004
TTC since: December 2004

Kaeden’s Mommy
Me: Kelly
DH: Jared
Married: August 2, 2003
DS: Kaeden, August 15, 2004
TTC since: April 2005

KaliLily
Me: Kim (32)
DH: Joe (32)
Married: August 16, 1997
Last BCP: about 2 years ago
TTC: July 2005 (with the help of Clomid and OPKs)

kathywathy
WC Name: seattle+may2003
Me: Kathy (28)
DH: Joe (32)
Married: May 3, 2003
Last BCP: August 14, 2005
TTC since: August 21, 2005

kcjaime
Me: Jaime
DH: Jeffery
Married: March 2, 2002
Off BCP: Summer 2003
TTC since: Summer, 2003

kmfroggi
me: Keirstin (25)
FH: Joel (27)
Married: June 14, 2003
TTC since: July, 2003

LDS Angel 19
Me: Michelle, 22
DH: Aaron, 23
Married: Sept. 4th, 2004
Angel baby: Allison Grace, June 17th 2005 @ 22wks 6dys
TTC #2 since: August 2005

LindsaySD
Me: Lindsay, 24
DH: Jason, 24
Married: September 27, 2003
TTC since: June, 2005
DD: Caroline July 27, 2004

Lolly
Me: Laura (30)
DH: 29
Married: September 28, 2002
Off BCP: June 2005
TTC since: August 2005

Looty
Me:Alison (25)
DH: John (32)
Married: May 26, 2005
Off BCP: July, 2005
TTC: seeing what happens...and hoping it happens quickly

lowcountrywed
Me: Melissa (27)
dh: Mark (30)
Married: September 1, 2002
last BCP: Jan. 2005
M/C: May, 2005
TTC since: April, 2005

mayham
Me: 28
DH: 28
Married: May, 2002
Off BCP: September, 2003
TTC since: March, 2005

mobox
Me: Maureen
DH: Dave
Married: June 19, 2004
OBC: April 2005
TTC since: June, 2005

oceaneast
Me: Caroline
DH: Jeff
Married: October 5, 2002
Off BCP: 3 years
TTC since: July, 2005
Known issues: PCOS

pacificbliss
Me: 30
DH: 30
Married: March, 2004
TTC since: July, 2005

Pink Converse
WC Name: Wedding_Cake
Me: Pink_Converse (26)
DH: Mr. Pink_Converse (26)
Married: October 20, 2001
Last BCP: Haven't taken BCP in years
TTC since: July 26, 2005

Sarahh
Me: Sarah (28)
DH: Jeff (27)
Married: September 1, 2003
Last BCP: Haven't been on BC for a while.
TTC since: TODAY- August 26, 2005

seapod
Me: Heather (28)
DH: Stephen (29)
Married: August 10, 2002
OBC: May 2005
TTC since: June, 2005

sourdough
Me: Sourdough (27)
DH: Mr. Sourdough (28)
Married: August 2003
Last BCP: April, 2005
TTC since: July, 2005

Sparkles P
Me: Cindy (32)
DH: Rick
Married: August 10,2002
Last BCP: January 5,2003
TTC since: March 18,2003
Issues: Bicornate(split)Uterus

Sunchaser26
Me: name Carrie (29)
DH: name Tom (38)
Married: June 14, 2003
Last BCP: Date June 15, 2005
TTC since: August 2005

sunshineab622
Me: Adrienne (30)
Dh: Phillip (31)
ds: Andrew (10)
last bcp: May, 2004
ttc since: June, 2004
meds: metformin 850mg 2 x day
clomid 50mg currently on cycle #3

Taragiraffe
Me: 26
DH: 27
Married: September 13, 2003
Off BCP: March 2005
TTC since: March, 2005, if it happens, it happens

[Seeing What Happens]

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

mel7dog
WC Name: Mel7dog
Me: Melissa (23)
DH: Carrick (22, 23 in Oct)
Married: January 15, 2005
Last BCP: July 7, 2005
TTC since: July 2005
BFP: July 7, 2005
EDD: April 21, 2006

LittleStar
Me: Julie (31)
DH: Bradley (31)
Married: March 2001
Off BCP: June 2005
TTC: June 2005
BFP: August 9, 2005
EDD: April 23, 2006

ginandchris
Me: 32
DH: 31
Married: May 22, 2004
TTC: July 2005
BFP: August 10, 2005
EDD: April 19, 2006

smiles33
Me: 28 (29 in September!)
DH: 30
Married: June 22, 2002
Off BCP: can't recall when August 2004?
TTC since: June, 2005
BFP: August 23, 2005
EDD: April 29, 2006 or May 1, 2006

Medieval
WC Name: TheWickedWench
Me: Jude (31)
DH: Patrick (32)
Married: September 25, 2004
TTC since: August 2005
EDD: May 5, 2006

[Seeing What Happens]

Previous Graduates

Grads in July!

HSSweathearts
BFP: July 9, 2005
EDD: March 17, 2006

JennW
Me: Jenn
DH: Paul
Married: 6/14/03
Last BCP: Never been on BCP
TTC since: June 2005
BFP: July 12, 2005
EDD: March 25, 2006

Jane&Andy
Me: Jane, 28
DH: Andy, 31
Married: 5/24/03
Off BCP: December 2004
TTC since: April 2005, charting since late June
BFP: July 25, 2005
EDD: April 1 or 2, 2006

Charissa
Me: Charissa (28)
DH: Willie (29)
Married Since: June 28, 2003
TTC Since: June 2005
Charting Since: June 2005
BFP: July 28, 2005
EDD: April 9, 2006

[Seeing What Happens]

HPT(Home Pregnancy Test) Sensitivity Comparison
The lower the amount of mIU measured the more sensitive the test is. Which means a positive or a negative result would show up earlier in your cycle using a lower amount of mIU test.

Test Name and Lowest Amount of HCG Detected

AimStick Pregnancy Test: 20 mIU
AccuHome Midstream Pregnancy Test: 25 mIU
Answer Early Result Pregnancy Test: 25 mIU
Clearblue Easy Earliest Result Pregnancy Test: 25 mIU
Confirm 1-Step Pregnancy Test: 25 mIU
CVS Midstream Pregnancy Test: 25 mIU
Equate Pregnancy Test (Wal-Mart)-purple cap: 25 mIU
First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test: 25 mIU
Life Brand Pregnancy Test: 25 mUI
One Step Be Sure Pregnancy Test: 25 mIU
E.P.T. Home Pregnancy Test: 40 mIU
Clearblue Easy Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
ClearPlan Easy Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
CVS Cartridge Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
Dollar Store Brand Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
Drug Emporium Brand Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
Early Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
RiteAid Brand Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
Target Brand Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
Walgreens Brand Pregnancy Test: 50 mIU
Answer Pregnancy Test: 100 mIU
Conceive Pregnancy Test: 100 mIU
Precise Pregnancy Test: 100 mIU
Walgreens Pregnancy Test: 100 mIU
Clearblue Easy Digital Test: 100 mIU
Equate Pregnancy Test (Wal-Mart)-white cap: 100 mIU
Fact Plus Pregnancy Test: 150-250 mIU

[Seeing What Happens]

Odds of Conceiving
(from babymed.com's Fertility FAQs):
quote:

Here are your odds of conceiving:
1 in 5 each month
1 in 10 each month if you are over 35
1 in 2 after 4-5 months
4 in 5 after one year
1 in 5-10 in the second year
1 in 2.5 if you make love once a day during the fertile time
1 in 3 if you make love every other day during the fertile time
1 in 10 if you make love only once 4-5 days before ovulation
1 in 30 if you make love only once a month
1 in 7 if you make love 5 times a month
1 in 3-4 if you make love 10 times a month
Zero if you ONLY make love after ovulation


Useful Links

Robitussin for Fertility (http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/cm.html)

Pre-seed site (http://www.ingfertility.com/)

Due Date Calculator (http://www.parenthood.com/pregcal.html)

Link to July 2005 thread ( http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?p=17458#post17458post17458)

[Seeing What Happens]

Your threadmistress this month is Ericka_Jarett. Please pm me with any changes you need made. Thanks everyone and happy posting.

[sunchaser26]

WC Name: Sunchaser26
Me: name Carrie (29)
DH: name Tom (38)
Married: June 14, 2003
Last BCP: Date June 15, 2005
TTC since: August 2005

[Alioop12345]

Jane- Would you mind changing DS's age to just his birthdate 02/03/04? Thanks

Also, just thought I'd post that I am no CD2

[kmmommy]

Thanks for the new thread Jane!

[LittleStar]

Yay for a new thread!

Could you please change my age to 31? Thanks!

I *think* I O'd over the weekend. Now for the waiting...

[emermel]

Congrats Charissa!

OK...so we're officially in the 2ww...yuck. My SIL called last night to tell us that they are pg...I'm happy for them. Jealous, but happy. They had been trying for a second for a while, so I am really glad that they are finally pg again. I just can't get over how jealous I am. It's terrible...i feel so bad about it. It seems like pregnancy stuff is everywhere...test commercials, Baby Story, Birthday...oy. Oh well...got to keep in mind that we pretty much just started here. For some reason, I don't think that this is our month. I think that we probably got the timing right, but I just don't have the vibe that we caught the egg. I guess we'll see in about 10 days.

[emmjay]

Hi - just checking in with the new thread. I am currently on CD6 after stopping BCP, so I'm interested to see how my body reacts to not being on the Pill any more. I decided to start charting - no harm in knowing what's going on in my body, right? :)

I hope everyone has a good month!

[Alioop12345]

Emermel- Keeping my fingers crossed for you that you guys caught your egg. I know what you mean about feeling jealous... Hope we can be pg again together!

[sunshineab622]

I am in the 2ww also (blah) 4dpo to be exact. My temps are staying high so we shall see :crossing fingers & praying hard:

Congrats Charissa

Good luck to everyone that will be testing this week

[ginandchris]

Congrats to Charissa!!

I'm also in the 2ww, 3DPO. I'm still wondering if we got the timing right. I don't really know since this is my first month off of BCP. Plus I'm not even charting.

Good luck to everyone that gets to test this week. :)

[Chimichanga]

I *think* I'm in the 2WW. My last cycle was so long (almost two months) I hate to say I am for sure or not. I am fairly confident I O'd though. :)

[mel7dog]

I *think* I am in my 2WW as well even though my chart never detected ovulation with my temp. Because CF is more important (and I have been waking up lots during the night, but not temping till 6am) I think I O'ed on CD 18.

As a newbie, I am still trying to figure it all out, any thoughts would be helpful, my chart is in my sig :) Thanks!

[smiles33]

Hi everyone! I'm on CD 13 but since I'm not temping, I'm not sure when O will be. I actually got one of those saliva scope things from Target based on a friend's recommendation (she's GIVING BIRTH AS WE SPEAK, as I called the hospital and just got off the phone w/her husband who said she's pushing now).

For those who have never heard of these (I hadn't until she told me and she swears it works as they got pregnant the first month she used it), it presumes you're ovulating when the dried saliva appears in "fern" patterns. Anyone using this? It's easy to use, but I think by the time it ferns, it may be too late to BD. I checked this morning and it's not ferning yet, but there are some variances (not the normal pattern) so I may be O'ing in the new couple of days.

I'm planning on starting to BD tonight and going for the next few days! :)

[pacificbliss]

CD1 here.

I am not surprised but disappointed just the same.

Good things about CD1:
Maybe DH will be fully onboard this month
I can have wine this weekend while friends are in town
I might be able to lose a few more pounds before getting pg

Of course, there's the one obvious bad thing...I'm not pg :(

[charissa]

Thanks EVERYONE!

So many ladies in the 2WW, so exciting. I hated the "waiting to O" phase, besides thd BDing, hahaha.

emermel - i KNOW what you mean, last month when i was getting BFNs, it seemed like everytime I turned on the TV, it was "A Baby Story" or a Johnson & Johnson commercial, haha.

[babywish]

Just checking out the new thread. Congratulations Charissa!
I am at 11CD, let the BDing begin!!!

[jnshanna]

Thanks for the new thread. :)

I'm on CD37 and still waiting for something to happen. No AF yet but I took a HPT yesterday morning and it was a BFN. I'm so confused. :confused:

[mobox]

Checking in. CD 15 and I am temping but that's it. My temp has no rhyme or reason and I got a little crampy last night so I think it's the big 'O' time. Good luck in August!!!

[looty]

Congrats Charissa!!

Sorry you don't know what's going on Shanna. I wish I could help but I am pretty clueless myself. Just hoping that the confusion ends in a BFP for you soon.

I am currently in the 2ww too (at least I think). I haven't been checking anything this month so I am not sure but due to increased (TMI) discharge around CD 14 I think I O'd then. I have been having cramping off and on but nothing strong. Other than being more moody than normal on Saturday I feel no different. I am on CD 27 but I don't think that I will test for at least a week if AF isn't here by then. I have a feeling she will be showing up sometime this week. At least I am really busy this week so that will hopefully keep my mind off it.

[Alioop12345]

Protected
Don't read if TMI bothers you.
Ever since I had Jake, I have at times at trouble with leaking urine. Gross, I know...but what can I do about it? I am on CD2 or 3 (can you tell where this is headed?). Dh and I were standing in the kitchen a while ago and I felt a big gush. I thoguht, great, I just peed on myself. I ran to the bathroom and I bled thru my tampon (wich was only in for an hour), my undies and my pants. I passed a clot the size of my tampon and then two smaller ones came out. What the hell is going on? I have terrible cramps. I called my doctor and he said he would work me in tomorrow, that this bleeding isn't normal. I really don't want to miss work since I only work 2 days a week and especially since I have an appt Monday. What would you do? Do you think it's ok to wait til Mon if the bleeding lightens up a bit?

[pacificbliss]

Alioop12345- Are you still having heavy bleeding? I don't think you should wait until Monday. I would definitely keep the appt. tomorrow. If you are still bleeding a lot and especially if you start to feel light-headed or dizzy you might consider going to an urgent care clinic. I hope you're feeling ok.

[Alioop12345]

Thanks Pacificbliss- I think it's eased up some. I am not light-headed or dizzy....just really tired. I probably will go to bed now even though it's only 8:30. I just feel like such a baby

[Can't_Wait]

Hi! I'm new to TTCing... we just started Saturday the 30th. I'm so excited to finally be at this point, we waited a little over 2 years to get here. :D

WC Name: Leslie06
Me: Leslie
DH: Mike
Married: May 24, 2003
Last BCP: May 22, 2005
TTC since: July 30, 2005


I have a question for you guys who have been at this a little longer than I. I think I O'd today (based on CM), today being CD 14, but DH & I were unable to BD today because he left to go on a business trip. We BD'd Saturday & Sunday (CD 12 & 13) & won't be able to BD again until Wednesday (CD 16). Do you think BDing the day before you O is good or are you suppose to BD on the day that you O? I know sperm live for days but I just am not sure if we timed everything right. Please help!

One last question... on the pregnancy tests listed on page one, does anyone know where you can buy the AimStick? And how early does that one predict pregnancy?

Thanks! I'm looking forward to chatting with everyone. :)

[it's a bug]

I'm another one who *thinks* I'm in the 2ww...I'm cd 17. My temp was 95.9 yesterday and 97.5 this morning. Is that weird for it to spike that much? This is only my second month of charting so I don't have much to compare it to. :confused:

[kmmommy]

I have no idea what's going on with me. I'm on CD 8 today. AF is usually around for 5 days - this month 3 and I'm very crampy and achy in my lower ab region. This is an usual feeling for me so if it doesn't go away soon I think I'll visit my OB/GYN.

[Ericka_Jarett]

Can't Wait: It's best to BD a few days to even a day before you O, have read better than even if you BD on O day.

The AimStick tests you can buy online here: http://www.babyhopes.com/pregnancytests.html I used 1 Answer test and than 4 digitials with my last pregnancy.

it's_a_bug: I had a huge dip as well in my temp. 96.8 from 97.3 the other day, but a few days before that it was 96.7 from 97.5 Can't help you with the answer to why or what's up, this was only my 2nd real attempt at charting.

I'm CD 22 (ovulated this day last month)

[Chimichanga]

Question: if I think I O'd, can DH and I still BD in case I didn't? Would that mess anything up?

Paranoid - maybe. I aced sexual health in school but I didn't pay attention (silly me) because I wasn't going to have sex until marriage, not high school...

[jnshanna]

Emmjay ~ I hope charting goes well for you. :)

Emermel ~ Don't feel bad about being a little jealous. I feel the same way. It's really hard to see other couples get pg. I've felt this way for a long time even before we started trying because I'm so desperate to have a baby. I think it's natural to feel a little jealousy.

Sunshine ~ I hope your temps stay up!

Gina, Jen, Melissa, Holly ~ I hope your 2WW brings you all a BFP in the end! :D

Smiles ~ Your BD plan sounds good. That's pretty much our plan too because I'm not temping. We'll just BD a few days during what should be my O time.

Pacificbliss ~ I hope this month is your month! Try to keep positive and have fun this weekend!

Looty ~ Thanks for the support. I'm getting a little more cramping today and had a tiny amount of pink CM this morning so I think AF is finally here. It's good in a way because I just want to know where I stand. At this point I'll just be happy to get to start a fresh month of trying. :) I hope the witch leaves you alone this month!

Alioop ~ That sounds like it could be something serious. I'd probably be freaking out but I haven't had a child yet so I might be more prone to freaking about something like that. :P I'm glad it subsided at least. How are you doing today?

Welcome Leslie! I hope your stay here is short. :)

Good luck to everyone this month! :D I hope we have lots of graduates.

[emermel]

Ali: Hope everything is OK with you and that your bleeding stopped. I agree with the other posters...if you continue to bleed that heavily, you should probably get in to see the dr sooner than later. I'll be thinking about you! :)

[MrsSmith]

Ok, I'm actually not "seeing what happens" until next month, but I had a question for you all, since you're more experienced than me. :)

Why do some books and people suggest BDing every other day or 2 days? What's wrong with BDing like 4 or 5 times a day? I mean wouldn't you want to have as much sperm as possible? Sorry if that sounded gross or graphic, but you know what I mean...hope you ladies can help. Hopefully, I won't see any of you in this thread next month ;)

[cocoa_femme]

Why do some books and people suggest BDing every other day or 2 days? What's wrong with BDing like 4 or 5 times a day? I mean wouldn't you want to have as much sperm as possible? Sorry if that sounded gross or graphic, but you know what I mean...hope you ladies can help. Hopefully, I won't see any of you in this thread next month ;)
Good question. I would think you would want as much sperm as possible, as well. But maybe we're wrong :confused:.

[Can't_Wait]

Hi MrsSmith! Can't wait until you start "seeing what happens"!

From what I understand (which isn't much!) is that you want to wait a day inbetween so your man can build up his supply of sperm. You want as many viable sperm as possible.

With that being said, a book I have entitled, Getting Pregnant, suggests BDing every day around your fertile time. He says that studies show that the more you BD, the higher your chances are for conception.

So go figure... :rolleyes:

[MrsSmith]

Hey Leslie!

I have that same book, Getting Pregnant. Then there is another article that my friend's dr gave her that says every other day. That's why I was a little concerned. I mean, it just seems logical that BDing as much as possible would lead to success...I'll give it a try...next month :D

[Ericka_Jarett]

They say to BD every other day because only strong sperm will get to the egg. If you BD 4 or 5 times a day the chances are slim you would actually get any sperm reaching the egg because they would die before getting there. The egg is actually is tough and they have to push through it. You can BD every day if you want to. Easiest way to get pregnant though is (I know heard a million times and not really want to hear it) just to relax and not specifically try. That's what we did when we conceived Rebekah. I only put in the days we BD and when I finished my cycle, ended up getting pregnant on the 1 specific day we BD.

[jnshanna]

Well, AF is finally here. It was nice hoping but I figured I wasn't pg this time around. On to next month. I'm hoping for a Taurus baby. :D

I still don't quite understand the BDing guidlines since this was my first month but I think we'll try every day for about 4 days during my fertile time this month and maybe every other day or every 2 days during the rest of the month to him "active". ;) I did read that BDing every day for a while might dry out your CM so you wouldn't want to BD too much if you are worried about that because sperm needs the EWCM to survive and make it to the egg.

[Dan's*Girl]

Hello ladies!! Thought I'd subscribe to the August thread with you all.. I hope our stays are short tho ;)

I'm on CD 27 or so, having some light cramping and breast tenderness but nothing un-AF normal so I'm not going to POAS until friday. I just don't want to be disappointed again like I am every month.
My bloodwork after my IUI said my hormone levels were good, but not able to tell if I was pg or not (only 6dpo at the time of the test) so here I am in the 2ww with almost everyone it seems!

Threadmistress, can you update that I had a IUI #1 w/ trigger shot on July 20th ?? Thank you!

[MrsSmith]

They say to BD every other day because only strong sperm will get to the egg. If you BD 4 or 5 times a day the chances are slim you would actually get any sperm reaching the egg because they would die before getting there. The egg is actually is tough and they have to push through it. You can BD every day if you want to. Easiest way to get pregnant though is (I know heard a million times and not really want to hear it) just to relax and not specifically try. That's what we did when we conceived Rebekah. I only put in the days we BD and when I finished my cycle, ended up getting pregnant on the 1 specific day we BD.

Not to be graphic (TMI ahead****), I'm really concerned about this BD every other day thing because that is WAY less than normal for us. I mean, every day is just a tad bit less than the norm. So, if we just stick with our normal routine, you're saying that the good sperm won't get to the eggs and we should have less sex?

[ginandchris]

Erika--Thanks for the information, I didn't know that! As for us, this past month we went ahead and BD every day during my fertile time.

Jnshanna--Thanks for the well wishes! Just waiting and seeing until then.

The only thing that I've noticed is that I'm a little more moody, but it could be MS too. So, I don't know. :confused:

[Can't_Wait]

Tamika!!! Are you kidding me?? Once a day is a tad bit less than the norm??? I am in shock over here! ;)

[sourdough]

Threadmistress, can you add me to the roster? Thanks! :)

Me: Sourdough (27)
DH: Mr. Sourdough (28)
Married: August 2003
Last BCP: April 2005
TTC since: July 2005

AF showed up over the weekend, today is CD3, moving on to TTC cycle #2.

Good luck to all the 2ww'ers!

::::::Baby Dust::::::

[it's a bug]

About BDing every day vs. every other day - I talked to my dr. about all of this in May and she gave me lots of info to read over. But she did tell me to go ahead and BD every other day starting on cd 10. That way she said we would be sure to have some sperm in there by the time I released the egg. I guess that if you wanted to keep BDing every day (since that is your routine) then I wouldn't think it would hurt anything. Have fun and just take it one day at a time!

Thanks for your thoughts on my weird spike, Erika_Jarrett...this is all pretty new to me so I'm just "seeing what happens"

[cocoa_femme]

DH and I had a long talk yesterday. After much discussion, we've decided to put off TTCing for the time being. Probably for 6 months or so (I hope no longer). There are some financial and house issues we need to take care of first.

So, Madame Threadmistress, could you please remove me from the "members" list?

Ladies, I wish you all kinds of good luck this month!

[Jane&Andy]

Just checking in to see how everyone is doing. :)

Here's what I know about recommendations on how often to BD:

Every day should be fine unless you DH has a low sperm count. If his sperm count is low then they recommend every other day. This is all b/c men have a limited amount of mature sperm ready to go at any given time. So if you overdue it then he will run out of mature sperm and will be ejaculating immature sperm that is not capable of fertilizing the egg.

Just how often is too often? I don't know. A lot depends on the quality of his sperm. 4-5 times a day starting several days before ovulation is probably too much. Sperm live for about 3-5 days and the egg for only 24hrs. So ideally you want mature sperm ready and waiting for when the egg arrives.

[babywish]

Wow! Lots of good information around here. Well, I got to give my two cents, since there is all kind of information pulling both directions, I think there is huge factor that books don’t take under consideration, and that is LUCK. We are pretty new at this too, but the first month TTCing, which wasn’t quite the first month since we were suppose to wait for a month after going off the BCP before started trying, we didn’t know what the hell we were doing, so I think we only Bded twice during my fertile time (one around CD13 and one CD16). Last month I thought we had the perfect Bding timing, I mean we were all over the place, we Bded everyday during my fertile time and we covered until CD16, I think I O’d around CD13. Well apparently that didn’t work for us, this month I think is not going to be our month either. I wanted to do it every other day, but last night we were exhausted and fall asleep on the couch, so we missed a day there, hopefully we can BD tonight and keep doing every other night until Saturday (CD16). There is so much going on that at night we are just exhausted, so I am not even that optimistic that we will be able to do it. That pretty much puts us into September… I guess that would mean a June baby, which I would rather that than an August or September (not sure how I feel about going through the whole summer PG… I am getting bloated just thinking about it!), but this things can’t definitely be planned, so we will take whatever we can.. right?

On another note: I feel awful… I mean I am not stressing too much about the whole TTCing, not yet, or so I thought. We are having a party on Saturday and yesterday a friend of ours responded to the invite and said her, her husband and “the future baby” will be there, basically she is PG and I feel awful, I have to recognize the first thing that came to my mind was “why couldn’t that be me?”, instead of being happy for them :( … am I an terrible person?

I don’t understand because I am really happy when I read on these threads of people getting BFPs, why shouldn’t I be happy for her? Now that I think about it, I am but at the first second that was not what I had in mind :confused: .

I hope everyone is doing great, can’t wait to see some BFP around here!

[Can't_Wait]

babywish I know exactly what you mean... my cousin had her baby last year around this time & I was so bummed. I mean, I was happy for her, but I was like, "Why can't that be me??" It made my baby bug that much stronger. But I realized that we had a plan & weren't going to TTC until August 2005 & it made me feel better to know that I would definately be more prepared financially than my cousin was.
Since I'm new to TTC, I haven't yet had the disappointment of someone else getting pregnant before me while we are actively trying. I know that will be hard to take.

[MrsSmith]

Tamika!!! Are you kidding me?? Once a day is a tad bit less than the norm??? I am in shock over here! ;)

Leslie, I didn't mean to shock you...I'm just trying to have the best chance at catching that eggie. So, if we have to cut back to once a day or every other day, I'm willing, it'll be tough, but I'm willing ;)

cocoa_femme, I'm sorry to hear that you have to postpone TTC, but you know that it is for the best. You will be so ready when the house and finances come together. Am I still going to see you at the GTG?

Babywish, I kinda know how you feel. Even though I wasn't trying, one of my friends got a BFP in May and they started trying in April. I was happy for her, but also hoping that it's that easy for me. Plus, since we've talked about TTC, she knows that we're starting this fall. So, if I'm not preggo right away, I don't know what comments she might say and I don't know how sensitve I might be about it. Hopefully, I don't have to worry about that though.

Gosh, I am spending a lot of time in this thread. Maybe we should go ahead and try this month...LOL

[jnshanna]

Question ~ When should you start drinking green tea for more fertile CM? Would it be just after AF? I know I read when somewhere but there is so much information in so many places and now I can't remember where I found it! :rolleyes:

[mobox]

Was wondering if anyone else had heard that if you exercise a lot it might be harder to get pregnant?

[Can't_Wait]

jnshanna There is another thread on here about green tea... I think under the pregnancy section. I think the majority of people said to take it a little before you O. But make sure you stop when you O because there is some danger in it concerning folic acid absorption.

mobox The book I have concerning pregnancy (Getting Pregnant) says that you should exercise in moderation. You don't want to do anything too major & you definately don't want to just start an exercising routine right before you TTC if you hadn't already been exercising because it might mess up your cycle. The author of that book says to do things like walking, bicycle, low impact aerobics, lifting weights, etc.

[mel7dog]

Question ~ When should you start drinking green tea for more fertile CM? Would it be just after AF? I know I read when somewhere but there is so much information in so many places and now I can't remember where I found it! :rolleyes:

I am curious about the whole green tea thing as well. I hae heard bits here and there, but can anyone give us some details? Thanks!!

[pacificbliss]

I found this at babyhopes.com...

In the past, women having difficulty conceiving might have been advised to limit their caffeine intake. But recent studies suggesting that stimulating drinks, and specifically green tea, might boost fertility. In a study conducted at Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program of Northern California in Oakland, researchers found that women who drank more than one half cup of caffeinated green tea every day doubled their odds of conceiving. No significant association was found for other caffeinated beverages; therefore researchers concluded that a chemical component of tea other than caffeine might have been responsible for the increase in fertility.

Because this conclusion opposes earlier findings that caffeine can inhibit fertility, the researchers acknowledge that their results may be attributable to green-tea's association with other lifestyle factors that might enhance fertility such as smoking less, eating less fat and regular exercise.

[pacificbliss]

On the same website they sell something called Fertilitea (cute) and this is what they say about the green tea component:

Green Tea is a powerful antioxidant that enhances reproductive health by repairing the oxidative damage that occurs naturally as the result of environmental toxins and aging. A study from the American Journal of Public Health found that drinking 1/2 cup or more of green tea daily doubled the odds of conception per cycle. Due to the inclusion of Green Tea, there is a very slight touch of caffeine (equal to just 1/25th a cup of coffee).


I had never heard anything about green tea and conception so I had to go look. I google searched "green tea and conception" and those were the first two links.

[cocoa_femme]

cocoa_femme, I'm sorry to hear that you have to postpone TTC, but you know that it is for the best. You will be so ready when the house and finances come together. Am I still going to see you at the GTG?
Yep. I'll be there.

[babywish]

So I am pretty sure I am out for the month… moving into September. I don’t chart or anything so basically there is no sure way of knowing when I O, but going by my last two cycles off BCP (30 and 27 days) I think I O around CD13, which was yesterday. DH and I have been beyond exhausted with the move, everyday there is something to do, and not to mention all the issues we are having with Comcast and the phone. Anyhoo is been a hell of a month (not even a month yet). That combined with the fact that we only BDd once on what could be considered my fertile time makes me realize that this is not our month either. I was planning on BDing last night but once again I fall sleep on the couch. This kind of makes me sad to be honest with you, my family never had issues getting PG, not only that but they got PG the first month of trying. Make me wonder if I am going to have issues down the road. At the same time I can’t say anything to DH, because we had agreed that we wouldn’t obsess (sorry buddy too late :( ). Hopefully next month we can BD every other day and see what happens. I was really thinking that I was going to be an April mommy, but I guess we can’t plan this stuff. I am not sure how often I am going to be on the boards, or at least post (I know I will be reading to keep an eye on your girls). But I think I need a break, even though I have not been taking it too bad until now, I have the feeling that when AF shows in a couple of weeks it will change, hopefully it wont be too bad. The reality of the situation is that I am 32 (almost 33) and I am just scare of the whole age thing. I know nowadays there are people getting PG on their forties, but the question is how long did it take them?. Anyhoo good luck to all of you and hopefully we will be seeing a lot of BFP this month!

[charissa]

mobox I exercise every day (without major fail - usually skip friday nights) and we still conceived. I did bikram yoga on a regular basis before my 2WW and I only stopped b/c of the heat, if I did regular yoga I would have continued, otherwise I either run/walk for an hour or do the stairs for an hour.

That may not work for everyone, but, I can tell you this, I think the day of conception, I exercised right after BDing. But I guess every woman is different, I am also VERY regular, like to the minute practically :).

[Ericka_Jarett]

This from BabyCenter.com

Question: Will green tea help me get pregnant?

Answer: If you enjoy green tea, there's no harm in drinking a cup or two a day while you're trying to conceive. But don't expect it to dramatically increase your odds of getting pregnant.

While compounds found in green tea offer some protective health benefits, research hasn't shown that they boost fertility. Made from unfermented tea leaves, green tea contains chemicals called polyphenols. Experts believe that these chemicals act as antioxidants, substances that protect the body's cells from the damage that can lead to cancer and other diseases.

One small Stanford University study of a nutritional supplement containing green tea extract, chasteberry, folic acid, and a host of other vitamins and minerals showed promising results.
In the study (published in the April 2004 issue of the Journal of Reproductive Medicine) a third of the 15 women taking the supplement were pregnant after five months, while none of the 15 women taking a placebo had conceived. But the study is too small to say for sure that this supplement improves fertility. And the researchers don't point specifically to the green tea extract as having a significant affect on fertility.

In fact green tea contains caffeine and tannic acid, which have both been linked to fertility problems and an increased risk of miscarriage when consumed in large amounts. But before you toss that teapot, keep in mind that most green teas contain significantly less caffeine than the black variety or coffee. Although this varies depending on the brew, an average (6 oz) cup of green tea contains approximately 30 milligrams of caffeine, compared to a cup of black tea, which has about 40 milligrams. A cup of brewed coffee has about 120 milligrams of caffeine. To be safe, it's probably wise to limit your caffeine intake to less than 300 mg a day.

If you've been trying for a year or more without success (or 3 to 6 months if you're over age 35), or if you're having irregular periods, your best bet is to see a fertility specialist.

[jnshanna]

Babywish ~ I wish you the best of luck and hope to see you back here soon. It's completely understandable that you need a break. I've only been TTC for a month and I already feel overwhelmed with emotions.

Thank you for the info Pacificbliss and Leslie. :)

Re: excercising, I read that it's okay to keep with your normal routine with most women but it's not recommended that you start a new routine at the same time you are TTC. It's too much of a physical change I guess. For me, I think ideally starting an excercise program a couple months or more before TTC is the best scenario if you haven't already been on one. That was my plan but it didn't exactly work out that way. ;) :o My laziness kicked in and I've been terrible about keeping up with my daily excercise. Hopefully I won't pay for it too much in the end.

[jnshanna]

Thank you too Ericka. :) I didn't see your post before I replied. I guess I'm still on the fence with green tea. I've limited my caffeine dramatically and I'm not sure if I want to add something to my diet that has caffeine in it.

[Can't_Wait]

jnshanna You could always go the decaf route...

[ginandchris]

Thanks for all the info everyone! Here is just what I'm doing in regards to both:

Green tea--At my work we have this machine that brews pretty much anything, coffee, tea, etc. So, even before we were TTC I was already drinking green tea. Our machine has two kinds so I just alternate. I think both are low in caffeine, plus I like the way they taste! :)

Exercising--I try to exercise but its hard with my work schedule. I was exercising at least 1 or 2 times a week sometimes more 1-2 months ago. Since then it has gotten less. I try to just limit how much I eat to maintain my weight and health. I went to my Dr just prior to us TTC and got all my bloodwork, etc. done. that way I know where I stand.

[Chimichanga]

I'm trying to exercise every day; but 3 times a week is more like it :) I figured if we don't get PG this cycle, the exercise is good for me anyways. I have decided not to lift weights/do work with the medicine ball around the time I've O'd though. *If* AF comes, then I'll start working with the weights since I know it's safer - at least for a few days.

Trying not to obsess about this too much, but I just realized my bbs don't hurt. Normally they do - even for AF. I wonder if that's a *sign*. I know PG symptoms are different for everyone - I'm grabbing at straws here ;)

[Dan's*Girl]

Just dropping in to say that IUI #1 did NOT work, AF showed last night :( Not sure if my OB wants to wait a month and try it again or if we will do it again this month, this is getting harder and harder emotionally. UGH!

Best of luck to everyone, I'll be lurking :)

[smiles33]

OK, this may be TMI but I am curious if anyone else has experienced this. On the morning of CD 15, before O as far as I know (since I'm not charting), I suddenly saw bright red blood. Not as heavy as the 1st day of a period, but enough to surprise me. I couldn't figure it out and thought perhaps I had torn after BD the night before when switching positions a bit roughly (plus there was some pain when urinating).

The flow lessened so by the next day (yesterday, CD 16) it was darker blood, dried, and a few clots like the 4th or 5th day of my normal cycle. I went to see my doctor because I was so scared I had torn during BD. She found no tears and said the spotting (which RARELY happens to me, like twice my whole life) could be miscarriage, pregnancy, or stress-related. I don't know what it could be, as I already had my period CD1 and this was only 14 days later. I don't think it's a miscarraige, unless I ovulated super early. And I haven't been that stressed.

It's so weird and I basically left with fewer answers than when I went in. Anyone have any idea? I think it's way too early for pre-implantation spotting, right?

[Can't_Wait]

smiles33 Could it be possible that your cycle just ended super early?

[mel7dog]

Dan's*Girl Sorry you had no luck this month :(

smiles33 That sounds starnge to me as well, especially since you have never really had spotting before. Could Can't_wait be right? did you O super early? Did you have fertile CM at all?

As for me I am currently 6 DPO, but not expecting a BFP this month :( I'm secretly hopeful, but realistically it would be a LONG shot :rolleyes:

[sourdough]

To everyone who posted about Green Tea – thanks for the info, sounds like drinking small amounts each day wouldn’t hurt!

Exercise - I used to be a die-hard runner, but I’ve slacked off this year. Sounds like it wouldn’t be wise to pick up my old routine now.

Babywish - I can understand why you want to take a break, this is only my second month and I’m already worried about when/if it’ll happen for us. I hope August goes by quick for you!

Chimichanga - Here’s hoping the lack of soreness is definitely a good *sign* !

Dan’s Girl – I’m so sorry about the IUI and AF. I can only imagine the disappointment. :( Thinking of you.

Smiles33 – I’m sorry about the mysterious spotting, wish I had some insight as to what it could be. How wonderful though, if it was implantation! :)

mel7dog – stay positive, you never know! Good Luck! :)

My update - today is CD5. DH has a business trip next week, he’ll be gone for two weeks (CD8 thru CD21) -- not good for catching an egg when my cycles seem to be about 27-29 days. I keep going back and forth on whether or not I should drive up to see him (his hotel is about 2.5 hours away) or just relax and take this month off. Hmm…

[smiles33]

Thanks, ladies! I am just beside myself. The doctor did say I could be pregnant, but she didn't elaborate, and I just don't know how that is physically possible.

Does anyone know how much implantation bleeding there might be? I always assumed it was just a little spot or something, not enough to go past 1 day.

[mobox]

Smiles~Could you take an early pregnancy test to see what it says???

I'm in the 2WW. I'm pretty sure I O'd yesterday (CD17) and DH and I have been going at it all week. :D

Baby dust to you all!

[Chimichanga]

Smiles - I had that last cycle. One day I had blood and by the end of the day - nothing. For me it turned out to be nothing, but I'm hoping it's a good thing for you!!! :D

I know my doctor said I can continue doing "normal" things until I get a BFP, but I'm so worried that if I *am* PG then I might be hurting it. Like this morning, I really wanted a cup of coffee with one of the doughnuts someone brought it. I opted for green tea ( :D ) instead. I think I'm obsessing over this a bit much... but that's okay.

[looty]

I haven't caught up and I dont' have any time really but I just wanted to update on myself.

This is copied from my journal:

Hey ladies! I just wanted to give a quick update before I leave to meet my mom. I was thinking that I was going to start yesterday because I was cramping and such but nothing happened until right before I went to bed. I started spotting but not much more until this morning when I really started.

I can actually say that I am not disappointed at all but I think that is because we weren't really hoping to get pregnant until August or after. This month was the extra month of being off the pill to see what my body would do and let it have more time to regulate itself.

I hope everyone else has more luck than me. :D

[ginandchris]

Hi everyone,

Smiles--You should test you never know!

As for me no change really. Just waiting, and waiting, and waiting! At least I can look forward to next week knowing..Good luck to everyone for next week, hoping we have a bunch of BFP!

[emermel]

Who plans on testing next week? I know that there are a lot of us who are in the 2ww...just curious who else would be obsessing with me in the coming week.

[it's a bug]

Just curious...but is anyone in the 2ww feeling any differently? I'm not feeling any differently yet (just 5 days in), but I'm curious because I know some women have said they start having "symptoms" within the first 10 days or so (bloating, nausea, etc)...

[seapod]

I'm back from my trip. Didn't attempt to temp while away. So yet again it's going to be another LOOOONG cycle(today is CD 63). Sigh wouldn't it be nice to be semi normal :)

[sunshineab622]

emermel: I will be testing on Aug 9th (12dpo) that is my anniversary & I'm hoping to surprise my hubby with a BFP. If it is - and no AF I will test again around 15dpo.

I am only 8dpo today - Yesterday I was having major cramping today I have been feeling kinda sick and woke up this morning with 2 zits :confused: I do not know AF is gonna show or its just a change in hormones.

Good Luck to everyone this cycle.

[Can't_Wait]

it's a bug I'm 4DPO & I'm not feeling too much. I've had a bunch of crazy dreams (normally don't remember them) & my stomach has been a little gurgly... but it could just be things I've been eating. Of course, I'd like to think they are "symptoms" but I am pretty sure it is too early for all that.

[Chimichanga]

its a bug I'm in the 2WW and haven't been feeling super different. I get gaggy and my stomach hurts like I'm going to throw up (nothing has happened yet). My boobs don't hurt at all and they usually do for AF. I *am* however getting repulsed by certain smells. It could just be the food though. A guy had leftover brats for lunch and i had to run out of the lunchroom because they smelled AWFUL (and normally I like brats)

[mel7dog]

Looty
Glad you're not dissappointed about this month not being the month, that make one person it this thread :) you have a great attictude about it all!

Looks like there are a bunch of us in the 2WW, fingers crossed for everyone :)

As for me I am a little more optimistic after I have some brown spotting on the morning of 7DPO. I also had dull cramp like pain on 7-8DPO. Inplantation spotting maybe, I am hoping so! Plus I had a temp rise this morning on 9DPO, so everything is still looking hopeful for this month. I will be testing 12 DPO (Wed 10th), and can barely wait!

[LDS Angel 19]

Add me please:

LDS Angel 19
Me: Michelle, 22
DH: Aaron, 23
Married: Sept. 4th, 2004
Angel baby: Allison Grace, June 17th 2005 @ 22wks 6dys
TTC again: August 2005

CD 5 today. We were planning on TTC again starting on our anniversary, but since AF has made her arrival, we decided to just go with it. I am temping, but I have never charted before and really have no idea what's going on with it, so I feel more comfortable hanging out here with you girls. Good luck to those in the 2ww!

[mel7dog]

Welcome Michelle! I know charting seems overwhelming at first, but I am only 30 days in and already I have learned so much! Have you read the books Taking Charge of Your Fertility? It answers every question you could ever have about TTC and charing. Good luck to you :D

[emermel]

Well, I POAS this morning and BFN...but I suppose it's still technically early if I go on a 27 day cycle (which is the average of what my cycles have been). I'm not sure what I think about this month. I feel like my bb's are enlarged and I have been really tired (falling asleep on the couch, sleeping like a rock) but who knows. I am trying really hard not to get my hopes up, but I was disappointed this morning. I'll try again in a few days.

[Alioop12345]

Sorry about the BFN Emily...Keeping my fingers crossed for you that it IS just too early.


As for me....let the BD begin!

[kmmommy]

We're truly seeing what happens this month. I've quit temping and charting and only mark when we BD. My sis is getting married in May so now would not be the most opportune time to get pg. We shall see.

Sorry about the BFN Emily - hoping it's just a little early yet. Good luck BDing Ali!

[mel7dog]

x-post from journal
Well ladies today I was feeling kinda crazy and convinced myself I was pg so I decided to test just for the heck of it while DH was in the other room on the computer. It was almost noon and I wasn't really expecting anything yet since I am only 9 DPO.

Sure enough I looked at the test and saw only one line :( I took it in to show DH and we were both like oh well, probably too early. Then I took the test to the window for a minute and saw the faintest little trace of a line ever. I called DH over to see if I was seeing things, but by that line there was a faint line for sure! :D

Here's what we saw:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d626b3127cce933307a00a9800000016108Aas3Dhi2Yt0

I started flipping out sreaming
I'm pregnant! I'm pregnant!

DH was in shock, but didn't believe that a faint line IS A LINE! After 10 min of searching CC for other people with faint lines at first he finally started to believe me! Then I decided to take another test, different brand, since I already had to pee again :rolleyes:
Here's test #2
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d626b3127cce933c90d42ae800000016108Aas3Dhi2Yt0

Both lines are super hard to see, but believe me ladies they are there!!! If I have learned 1 thing on CC it's that a line is a line is a line!! I am going to have a blood test tomorrow since we have walk in clinic in the morning, then I will know for sure and DH will not be able to say anything about a faint line.

Can you believe it, I am pg??!!

I am literally in shock! This was my first month off the pill, DH’s only home on weekends, I really didn't think it would happen so soon. Apparently we are both super fertile and very fortunate. Especially after reading about all the wonderful woman on CC who have been TTC forever, I feel SO LUCKY, I am speechless :D

[emermel]

Congrats Mel!

[it's a bug]

Yea, Mel! That's so awesome and so fast too! I wish you and your hubby all the best as you begin this new journey.

I had some major pain in my lower right abdominal area this afternoon...I'm HOPING it was implantation!! I am 7 dpo so it's about the right time!

[jnshanna]

Welcome Michelle! :)

Keeping my fingers crossed for you Emily!

HUGE congratulations Melissa!

I'm on CD6 and can't wait to O! I really hope this is our month.

[sunshineab622]

Congrats Mel! You are our 1st BFP this month ... right?

Today is 10dpo for me & I have been wanting to test so bad but I am waiting til Tues. I have been having wierd symptoms but I do not want to think that I am pg cause then AF will arrive. I'll just wait 2 more days .... la la la

[Alioop12345]

Congrats Mel!!!!

[sourdough]

Congrats to Mel!! How exciting!!

Welcome Michelle, hope your stay is short and sweet!

Emermel, it's still early, hang in there!

And ::::::Baby Dust:::::: to everyone testing this week!


I'm on CD8, waiting to O, I'd really really really love to have a MAY baby! :D

[sunshineab622]

well I could not wait any longer so I tested this morning 11dpo & nothing happened. I guess I was so nervous I guess I didn't get enough on the stick or I got too much. I didnt even get a line. oh well I will wait til tomorrow to try again 12 dpo & my anniversary like I planned.

Good Luck if anyone is planning on testing today!

[Ericka_Jarett]

Congrats to Mel. Let us know when you get the blood results.

Sounds like testing fest will be happening for several here soon. I myself am on CD 28, DPO 5. Last month was a 33 day cycle. will be heding to my mom's this week and sorting baby item totes and also having my yard sale hopefully.

Yesterday was Rebekah's EDD. Not as bad of a day as I was anticipating.

[Chimichanga]

Congrats Mel!! :D

Yesterday I had light brown-ish spotting; it just happened once so I don't think it's AF. This morning after a light walk I just felt horrid. I so wanted to throw up. I needed to sit quietly for about 5 minutes just to feel decent again.

I am hoping hoping that's a *good* thing! I'm still going to wait for the weekend to test. I don't want to get my hopes up too much (too late) and get an BFN.

[emermel]

Well, I'm pretty sure that I'm out this month. AF hasn't acutally shown yet, but I have been temping for the past few days (I wanted to start gettning into the habit in case I needed it) and my temp is lower this morning and I am a little crampy. I guess I am still a little disappointed. I suppose I expected it to happen right away for us again. I'll have a little hope until she actually shows, but if I'm out, hopefully I wont see to many of you next month!

[emmjay]

I have been temping this month - I have the charting software but I haven't been doing anything but taking my temperature. I'm only on DC13 right now so I have a while before I can think about testing.

To be perfectly honest, I won't mind if I don't get pregnant right away. In fact, my ideal timeframe would be by the end of the year - we are starting now because a) I just stopped BCP in the end of July so it could take a while for me to get back to normal and b) I know it usually takes a few months.

So I am kind of conflicted right now! I feel like since I'm not DYING to get pregnant, I will probably get pregnant right away. Which I would be absolutely happy about, but at the same time it would be better for me to get pregnant around Oct/Nov.

Why can't we just decide when to pregnant??? It would make everything so much easier! ;)

[emermel]

Em:

IMO it's probably better that you haven't "officially" decided when to get pregnant. It takes some of the pressure off. I feel like i need to get pg while we are living in AZ...not sure why, but I do, which I think is putting undo pressure on myself.

[jnshanna]

Yeah, I agree with Emily, I think it'd be nice to not "officially" be trying so intensely. I try not to stress out but I REALLY wanted an April baby and now that it's not April, I REALLY want a May baby. See a trend here? LOL Seriously though, I wanted a Taurus baby so much because both DH and I are so I thought it'd be pretty cool to have a baby with the same sign too. Although that might not be a good thing considering the whole stubborn trait. :p

Sunshine ~ Sorry about the confusing test, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you tomorrow. Stay positive!!

Sourdough ~ Looks like we're on the same cycle. :) It's killing me waiting to O! LOL I can't wait for that fertile CM. :p

Erika ~ I'm glad yesterday wasn't as bad as you thought it would be. I can't imagine what that must be like. {{{Hugs}}}

[mel7dog]

A big thanks to everyone who wished me congrats!! :D I am still so in shock! I took another test morning then went to the Dr. on base (military base) and got a lab test done as well. Both BFP, looks like I am pg for sure :)

I am crossing my fingers for everyone who is "seeing what happens" but really trying like crazy ;)

[pacificbliss]

Congrats Mel! That sounds official.

I am waiting to O and waiting to see how DH feels about things this month.

[ginandchris]

Congrats Mel! That's great we have our first BFP! :)

Sunshine--hmm, I hope the next test has a better result!

As for me I'm going to try and hold out until Friday. I'm trying not to think about it though! I had a really dull ache on my right side yesterday...don't know what that means though....

Good luck to everyone that is testing this week! :D

[Can't_Wait]

Congrats Mel! I can't believe you got a positive on 9DPO! That is amazing.

I've been having some light AF type cramps (mainly yesterday) but I am a week away from AF. I am at 7DPO today. Still having gurgly feelings in my stomach every night. Not sure what that is.

I was going to wait to test on Monday but now that I see Mel getting a positive on 9DPO I might test on Friday which would put me at 11DPO. It would be nice to get a + test right before the weekend. If it is - I'll test again on Monday if AF hasn't shown up.

[looty]

Congrats Mel!

I hope that something comes up and hopefully it is a BFP for Sunshine .

For everyone else getting ready to test I wish you luck and hope that you all get BFP!

I am on CD 4 so I am in the boring part of my cycle. I was surprised I wasn't upset about not being pregnant this month but I didn't think it was going to happen so I think that helped because in the past when I thought I might be I was really disappointed. I am hoping to get pregnant this month or September though so I'm sure that it will be different if I get the same result this month.

[Alioop12345]

Em----Remeber...it isn't over 'til........


Well, I saw my fertility doc today. I only have one small follicle. Dh and I have to BD Thursday morning and then I have to go in for lab work and another U/S....we'll see but I am not too hopeful for this cycle

[sourdough]

I have some time to do some monster replying…….. :D


sunshineab622 – Weird about the no-show line. :confused: I really hope your anniversary brings a BFP!

Ericka_Jarett – I’m glad to hear you were able to get through yesterday. Your strength is truly inspiring. Hugs!

Chimichanga – Good luck this weekend! We need some more grads!

Emermel – Like Alioop said, it’s not over until…. :) I’m keeping faith for you!

emmjay – I agree with the others… better to stay loosy-goosy and not "officially" decide. We went “official” last month and I could feel my stress/anxiety level shooting through the roof! Probably a factor in my beautiful BFN. :rolleyes:

jnshanna – My first cycle buddy! Bring on the fertile cm! It looks like we’ll be the next wave of 2ww’ers… May baby?--maybe!

mel7dog – Congrats again! I’d love me some of that baby dust!

pacificbliss – Another cycle buddy :) Hope the hubs is getting on board, have you talked about this cycle? Let’s enjoy a little wine while we wait… you never know, it could be our last for a while!

ginandchris – The waiting is so dang hard, good luck on Friday!!

Can't_Wait – It would be awesome to get a + on Friday, but you might want to play it safe and wait ‘til Monday! Either way, I’m crossing my fingers for you!!

looty – Hoping it happens for you in Aug/Sept! Come on, hurry up O!

Alioop – I have my fingers well crossed for you. Have fun on Thursday! ;)

HI to everyone else!

[Spellbound]

WC Name: TheWickedWench
Me: Jude (31)
DH: Patrick (32)
Married: September 25, 2004
TTC since: August 2005

So excited that I am now joining the ranks of TTCers! It's our first month of attempting so I look forward to getting to know all of you and learning all the TTC lingo. We're just keeping track of my cycle days for now and I giggled last night when he grabbed a pillow and hollered, "Elevate those hips!"

20 minutes of that and I soon realized I needed a online group of hope to be mommies to chat with. So here I am, saying hello to everyone!

[jnshanna]

Welcome Jude! :) That's so funny about your DH.

[sourdough]

Welcome Medieval! :)

[Seeing What Happens]

Updated now.

[looty]

Welcome Jude. Your DH is pretty funny. I would have laughed too.

It does help to have other ladies going through the same thing doesn't it?

I hope your stay is short! :D

[mobox]

How's everyone doing these days??? I'm in the 2WW. Suppose to be visited by AF next Sunday. Since about Friday though, I"ve been really icky and crampy feeling. Not sure what that means...

[sunshineab622]

12dpo & a big fat NEG this morning I had a temp drop from yesterday 98.14 to 97.93 today - that is my lowest temp since "O" day. - Oh well If AF does not come by the weekend I guess I will test again.

Good Luck to anyone else testing today.

[Ericka_Jarett]

I'll be testing in 6-8 days that will put me at DPO 12-14. Praying this is the month. My temp went up again this morning.

[emermel]

As predicted, I'm out this month. The witch reared her evil head today...hard...I hate having my period, TTC or NOT!!! OK...venting done...onto next month. I am going to start temping this month. DH thinks that I am jumping the gun on this a little, but he'll get over it.

[jnshanna]

Sorry about AF Emily! Ugh! I'm with you, I talked to DH about temping and he wasn't really into it but I'm doing it anyway. :p I agree, he'll get over it. It's funny because when I temped this morning and it beeped when it was done, he started to push the button on his alarm because he thought it was going off. So he has no idea I'm even temping. He probably just thinks it's his alarm. LOL

[emmjay]

I mentioned the temping to DH but he had no idea what I was talking about. I can't even say the word "ovulate" in front of him without him asking me to "stop being so clinical" - he just wants to enjoy all of the extra sex! :rolleyes:

Anyway, it's not too bad - I just stick the thermometer in my mouth in the morning and usually fall back asleep before it beeps again. Also it retains the last temp taken, so I don't even have to remember it - I can just check it later when I'm more fully awake.

Good luck to everyone who will be testing later this month! And sorry about AF, emermel.

PS - you know, when someone writes "BFN" I read it as "Big F-ing Negative" - is that just me??

[emermel]

Well I'm going to try to look at the bright side of not being pg (if there is one) and treat myself to a glass of wine tonight with dinner.

[Lolly]

Can I join?

DH and I (OK, with a lot of persuasion from me) decided to move TTC up a month. I'll start testnig this weekend or if I can hold out, next Tuesday or Wednesday.


Me: Laura (30)
DH: 29
Married: September 28, 2002
TTC since: August 2005

[jnshanna]

Yeah, DH thinks temping is too "technical" and when I mentioned it to him for the first time he thought I lost my job and was going to be temping at an agency. I almost died laughing. :p He also thinks that if I temp, that will limit his "practicing" time. :rolleyes: I tried to explain to him that temping won't help us figure out when to BD until it's too late so that isn't the case. I think maybe he gets it?? I've been driving him nuts with all my information sharing since I just finished ready TCOYF. He pretends that he's interested but I don't think he really is. Oh well, at least he listens.

[jnshanna]

Welcome Laura! Of course you can join in. The more the merrier. :)

[Lolly]

jnshanna, thanks for the welcome!

I've been having some mild cramping on my right side and my abdomen for about 3 days now. It's more like a stitch in my side after running (not that I'm a runner, but it's the feeling I get when I *try* to run and I get a cramp in my side, lol)

I've only had one complete cycle off BCP, this would be the second. I couldn't tell when I may have O'd this month but if my cycle goes as expected I should see AF of maybe a BFP (?) by Tuesday or Wednesday next week. I'm going to try to hold out to see if AF decides to visit next week. But if I break down to test early I think I would do so this Sunday. I made a note to myself to go to Dollar Tree to stock up on tests before we go on vacation next week.

[emmjay]

I've been driving him nuts with all my information sharing since I just finished ready TCOYF. He pretends that he's interested but I don't think he really is.
This is the story of my life! I always know when he is tuning me out because he gives me a big smile and hugs me and says "OK!". He has no idea what I am talking about half of the time. Granted, I talk a lot, but PAY ATTENTION!! :)

[jnshanna]

It's more like a stitch in my side after running (not that I'm a runner, but it's the feeling I get when I *try* to run and I get a cramp in my side, lol)


Thanks for the laugh. That sounds exactly like me. ;) I'm so far from athletic.

Ha, Emmjay, at least you get a hug, all I get is uh huh, uh huh, oh yeah, sure, sounds interesting, and so on. While he looks at me with a blank stare. I could be talking about the world ending and he wouldn't even know it. :p Well, most of the time. I shouldn't be so hard on him. He does listen sometimes. I'm sure he's just on information overload and is overwhelmed by it all.

[ginandchris]

Welcome Laura and Medievel :)

Sourdough thanks for the well wishes! Trying really hard not to think about Friday so much! We'll see! I have 2 HPT tests waiting for me!

Emerel Sorry about your result, but like you said at least you can have a glass of wine to ease it. On to next month..

jnshanna that is too funny about your DH. Mine was the same way, when I tried to explain to him when my "fertile" time is! He was like, "oh ok when again do we have to BD every day?" That was all he heard! :p

Lolly I'm having the same symptoms you are..I'm currently 11 DPO and yesterday it felt like someone was stabbing me in my lower right side. I've been have a dull ache for the past couple of days with yesterday being the most painful. It lasted about an hour then went away. So, we'll see. Hopefully it was my implantation!

Ericka_Jarrett Sending you babydust that this is your month! I've lurked in your journal from the WC and I pray that God will bless you both again with a baby.

Good luck to everyone else still waiting this week to test!

[pacificbliss]

Shanna and emmjay I have the same problem with my DH. He just smiles and nods. If he's really not paying attention try slipping the word sex into what your saying. :D Works for mine.

Welcome Lolly and Medieval ( I am so far behind).

emermel -sorry about AF. I will think of you tonight as I sit down with my own glass of wine.

Just waiting to O here. This weekend is the big weekend for bding. As for how DH feels he send me mixed signals. We were talking about our situation the other day...how stable we are right now and I said that's why I feel like it's a good time to start a family. He said he totally understands and I though that was promising. Then last night he mistakenly referred to me as his girlfriend (we were together a long time before we got married and still get confused) and I laughed and said he should bring her over because I could use some help with the dishes. Then I said that if she gets knocked up before I do we're going to have words. To which DH replied he would like to spend a few minutes alone in a room with the guy who did it. Of course, this is all just joking. Whenever we seriously talk about he wants to, he's just scared.

For now, I think we are not so much "trying" as we are being casually careless. It's fun. This got long...sorry

[pacificbliss]

I had to come back because the conversation about temping along with the big f#*!ing negative note reminded me of a funny story. This is actually embarassing and shows how clueless I was. When I first read about temping on the boards I thought people were taking the temperature in their vagina every morning. Don't ask me how I got this idea into my head. I guess I didn't realize a person's body temp would change so much and I thought there was an optimal temperature for sperm. Fortunately, I never posted anything about it (until now) and figured it out. Can you imagine?!

[jnshanna]

Pacificbliss, your convo with DH is so funny! DH and I kid around like that too. I'll ask him how long until he's going to be home (when he calls me on his way from work) and he'll ask why, do you need to get your boyfriend out before I get there? Totally kidding but we do it all the time. It's hilarious.

Hey, good idea on the wine too. Maybe I'll have a wine cooler tonight with Emermel. ;)

[jnshanna]

OMG, Pacificbliss! I thought I was the only one. I told a co-worker/friend at work about temping and I said I thought it was taken vaginally and she gave me this crazy look and I realized I was so wrong. LOL She's had 7 kids and knew that wasn't right. I felt like such a dork. Good thing we're really good friends.

[emmjay]

Umm, yeah I thought that too until I read TCOYF. I assumed it must be vaginal - what could the temperature in your mouth possibly have to do with getting pregnant?? :D

ETA - on top of that, when I read about everyone temping and charting I thought, "these women must be crazy, sticking a thermometer in their vagina every day!"

[sourdough]

"these women must be crazy, sticking a thermometer in their vagina every day!"
…LOL!!... AND posting about it on the Internet! :p

[emermel]

Everyone who can, raise your glass of wine (or sparkling cider for those of you who are waiting for or have gotten your BFP) to getting a BFP in September. You may raise your glasses many many times if you please (which I will :D ). I figured it out...I didn't get pg this month b/c my birthday is 9/1-so I am just waiting to give myself a birthday present!

[pacificbliss]

I am laughing so hard I almost fell out of my chair. Thank goodness I am not the only one.

Good luck everyone!!!!

[Ericka_Jarett]

I have to say I temp for the last month. My doctor would be asking me in December if I temped at all in my 6 months since she saw me anyway.

For those that are thinking of temping and don't want to wake hubby, make sure to cover the speaker on the back of the Basal Thermometer. Beeps every 10 seconds.

[looty]

You ladies are too funny. I never really even thought that hard about temping because I didn't plan on doing it but now that I am realizing that I have a small window that we really want to get pregnant in I might want to look into it. I talked to DH about it and he thought it was a little much but said we could do that or OPKs. Then the silly man made up a little song about OPKs. :p Yes I know I married a dork but he's a loveable dork.

Good luck to everyone waiting to test. I am only on CD 5 so I have a while to wait.

[it's a bug]

If he's really not paying attention try slipping the word sex into what your saying. :D Works for mine.

Wow! I'm definitely going to have to try that one now! I usually have some tidbit for him every day or so. Lately when I tell him my "symptoms" he tells me that EVERYTHING is a sign of pregnancy and rolls his eyes. It's pretty funny!

[sourdough]

Everyone who can, raise your glass of wine (or sparkling cider for those of you who are waiting for or have gotten your BFP) to getting a BFP in September.


(*raisingmyglass*) ...to September! Cheers! :D

[pacificbliss]

Cheers!

Looty your DH makes up songs too! I thought it was just my hubby. Mine makes up songs about each of the dogs, he'll sing about getting their dinner, he'll make up a song when I'm cooking dinner. Sometimes they're poems...or he'll try rapping. The man definitely likes to rhyme. That's too funny.

Tee hee, he's a scientist and he's walking in the door singing a song about his PCR that didn't work. I better get before he sees this ;)

[emmjay]

So, I am 99% sure that I O'd yesterday - I don't think I'm going to get a BFP this month, but I will be so glad just to know that I ovulated. This is my first month off BCP and I was concerned about how much time it was going to take for my body to get back to normal. I don't think I'll be too disappointed if it doesn't happen this month (see my above post about wanting it to happen in Oct/Nov). Plus my husband and I have a bet so if I don't get pregnant, I get $50. :p

Another funny DH story - I go home for lunch every day and he works from home. Yesterday he had said he was going to a lunch meeting, but when I got home yesterday he was there. So I said (half joking), "OK, let's go! I think I'm about to ovulate!" and he looks at me and says, "I am not a machine! I can't just TURN IT ON!". :D

[jnshanna]

That's so funny, Emmjay! DH is always complaining about "being used for his sperm". He's totally joking and I know he loves it but it's so cute. He tries to play hard to get but he knows he wants it. :p

A little late because I didn't check in much on the computer last night but "cheers"!

[sourdough]

LOL! Loving the comments about your husbands! :)

So, CD11 and my ewcm officially entered the picture (yay!) The next few days should be fun ;)

[ginandchris]

Isn't fun to hear how cute our DH's are? As for mine he loves 80's and 90's music so, of course he plays that a lot. And he even sings some of the tunes while he cooks. The last time was Please don't go girl by The New Kids! He is too funny!

Just the same ol' thing with me, waiting and waiting! Friday has to come quicker! :)

[Chimichanga]

My DH teases me about being a piece of ass. Now when I'm ready to BD I tell him I want a sweet piece of ass. :D

I had some minor clotting today. :( I've never had that before ... always during AF. Maybe it's a good thing? :confused:

[looty]

I love all the funny stories about our DHs. I am glad that my DH isn't the only one who is a bit quirky. :p

I am currently on CD 6. So I am still waiting and it is the boring waiting period. I don't have anything to obsess about. ;)

[LDS Angel 19]

Guys are too funny sometimes.
My DH is really great. He's getting into this TTC idea with me all the way. He asks every morning what my temp is, and then "Is that good?" Lol. And he's been looking up online ways to increase his own..um, fertility. Lol. :D

[LittleStar]

Threadmistress, could you please change my stats? I got a BFP yesterday! :D

We're so excited!

Lots of babydust to everyone!

[pacificbliss]

Congratulations LittleStar!

[LDS Angel 19]

Congrats LittleStar! Maybe you can be the start of another chain of BFPs.

::rolling in the fresh babydust::

[Can't_Wait]

Congrats LittleStar! Maybe you can be the start of another chain of BFPs

Yes, a chain of BFPs would be WONDERFUL!!!

Congrats LittleStar!

[jnshanna]

Congratulations LittleStar! :D

[emmjay]

Congratulations!!!!

[looty]

Congrats Little Star! That is so exciting.

I wanna roll around in the fresh baby dust too! Rollin', rollin', rollin'. I just keep on rollin'. Rollin', rollin', rollin'. In fresh baby dust. <curtsy> :p ;) :D In tribute to all our singing hubbies.

[Chimichanga]

Congrats LittleStar!!! :D

Now remember to share your baby dust with the rest of the group ;)

[Alioop12345]

Congrats Little star!!!!!!!!!

I am off to the fertility doc this morning for another U/S, bloodwork, and a post-coital sperm/cervical analysis.... FUN!

Have a good day all!

[jnshanna]

Good luck with your appointment Alioop! :)

[jnshanna]

Question: Probably a bit TMI but..... I'm trying to chart a little this month (I feel more in control that way I think) but I'm confused about charting CM. What if you have different CM through out the day? For example, yesterday I was dry most of the day but I did have creamy after using the restroom 2 times. So do I put dry or creamy in my chart? :confused:

[sunshineab622]

Congrats littlestar!~

[LittleStar]

Thanks Pacificbliss, LDSAngel, Can't Wait, jnshanna, emmjay, looty, chimichanga, Alioop, and sunshineab! What a wonderful community this is. Here's to more BFP's!

(me flinging babydust with enthusiasm and abandon)

~Julie

[pacificbliss]

Rolling in the baby dust.

Shanna, sorry I don't know the answer to your question.

[mkvh]

shanna: you chart your most fertile CM for the day. Have you joined the charting thread yet? the ladies there are FULL of answers! i've learned a lot of what I know from lurking there...just joined today! Finally!!

[pacificbliss]

Ok, I know I was just rolling around in baby dust but now I have a concern. I work from home far away from my office but every 3 months or so I have to check in at the office. As it so happens I need to travel there at the end of this month. I should O around this weekend and if we catch it I will be at the end of the 2ww with AF due while I am there. Here's the issue, I will be staying at my boss's house. Now, we are good friends and have fun together but that generally involves drinking and I really don't want to drink in the 2ww nor do I want to tell him we are ttc. I'm tempted to pull out the condoms myself for the rest of the month. On the other hand, and this will sound very California, I hate to mess with the baby karma that way. You know what I mean? It seems wrong to try but only try if it's convenient. What do you ladies think?

[looty]

Pacificbliss--I personally wouldn't prevent for that reason. If you don't want to tell him why wou aren't drinking you could always make up an excuse. Could you make it look like you are drinking (rum and coke minus the rum) or something or make an excuse like you are on a medication or aren't feeling well. You could also test and see what the results are and decide from there what you want to tell him.

Rolling in the babydust too! :D Congrats again!

[pacificbliss]

looty thank you for the advice. That was pretty much what my heart was telling me to do. It would be nice to have the BFP and just give him that news ;)

[emermel]

When we were TTC the first time, I told co-workers that I was on allergy medication and if I drank, I would get very sick/immediately fall asleep. It seemed to work for me.

[smiles33]

CONGRATS Little Star! :)

I've got the weirdest cycle this month, CD 23 now but I think I had EWCM on CD 21-22, which is late for me. The funny thing is DH and I started BD'ing every day from CD 14 and just got tired by CD 19, as we don't usually do it everyday. So I'm not really optimistic about this cycle. :(

[kmmommy]

Once again I'm lost with my cycle (or maybe still lost). I used to complain because it wasn't regular and it could be 28-35 days. Well, here I am on CD 18 and have been spotting on and off today. Just light pinkish/brown - nothing major at all. I haven't been monitoring CM or temping so who knows what's going on.

Congrats to Little Star!

[Chimichanga]

I tested this morning and BFN :( I'm not going to rule the month out until I get AF though. I'm keeping hope alive! ;)

[Ericka_Jarett]

Jen,

It was possibly just too early to test. What DPO are you? I am presently CD 32, DPO 9 I am waiting to test a little while yet. Last cycle was 33 days long and before I conceived Rebekah they were 33 days long for at least 2 months.

Hope you get a BFP this month like many others on here, including myself.

[Parrothead]

pacificbliss - As to not drinking during the 2WW, a couple of months ago, I had a liver test come back slightly elevated. So, my dr. asked me not to drink for a week (the horror!) and retake it.

My friends always have said "as soon as YOU are not drinking, we'll know that you are pregnant!" After a couple of doubtful stares, they believed me. I just wish that being pg had been the real reason for not drinking!

So, you can always say you have some test to take...

[Can't_Wait]

I tested today at 11 DPO & it was negative. I'm still optimistic as AF isn't due until Monday. So we'll see if she comes then or if I get a positive. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Chimichanga What DPO are you?

[sunshineab622]

I guess I am out for this month :(

Started spotting last night & still spotting this morning. I am having major AF cramps today - So I KNOW she is on the way .... BLAH !

Good Luck to everyone .... see yall around on the Sept board.

~A

[pacificbliss]

Sorry Sunshine.

Thanks for all the great advice! We're going to go for it.

[ginandchris]

Oh my goodness, I got my BFP! I actually took like 3 dollar tree tests (which were really light, I didn't even want to show my DH) then I went and got a CBED and it came up PG! :D :D :D I'm soo excited!

We can't wait to start planning! Spreading babydust to everyone here!

BABYDUST*****
BABYDUST*****

Please update my stats as follows:

BFP: August 10, 2005

[sunshineab622]

gina: Congrats!

[emmjay]

Congrats, Gina! This was your first month off BCP, right? That's awesome!

[LittleStar]

Congratulations Gina! I'm so happy for you!

[pacificbliss]

Yay Gina! Congratulations

[Chimichanga]

Not sure what DPO I am but I'm CD 39. Now I think I may be getting AF. I had a moment of heavy spotting (now it's done).

I'm bummed but DH is fine with it. He wants all the extra "practice" he can get. ;)

[ginandchris]

Thanks everyone! Yes, we are really happy.

emmjay--Yes, this is our first month off of BC and I didn't think it would happen this quickly! But, of course my DH goes my guys get the job done! ;)

I'll pop in to cheer everyone on to their BFP! TTYL!

[mobox]

Congrats Gina!!! :D

I'm CD26 about 10 DPO. If AF doesn't come by Mon (CD30) I'll take the PT. Good luck everyone!!!

[looty]

Congrats To Gina! You must be so excited (and fertile)! Rolling in the fresh baby dust! :D

Kelly--I’m not sure what is happening with your cycle. I hope you figure it out soon so you can get your BFP!

Good luck to Ericka, Leslie, and Maureen (and anyone else who is about to test). I hope we have a run of BFPs when we check back on Monday.

Sunshine--Sorry Af is coming.

Pacificbliss-- I think it’s good that you are going to continue. Whatever you have to do when the times comes (lie, etc) will be worth it if you get your BFP!

Jen--I’m sorry to hear that you think AF is coming. Hopefully it is a false alarm and she will stay away.

I am STILL waiting to O. It hasn't been that long but it seems like forever. I couldn't imagine have a long cycle like some of you have. We are going to start our bd'ing this weekend and continue to go through next weekend. Hopefully sperm and egg will meet! ;)

[it's a bug]

I just took a pregnancy test and got a BFN... :confused: I have been feeling like I was pregnant (sore BB's, tired, hungry, peeing a lot)...and I've just been temping to see when I O and my temps have been soaring since then. I thought this was the month. My DH says to test again tomorrow morning and see what happens then....no AF yet, so maybe I'm not completely out of the running.

[emmjay]

I said the other day that I was 99% sure I O'd (twinges in my lower right abdomen, sore boobs, etc), but now I don't think I have. My temps are still around 96.5 - 97. I do have a really low body temperature generally, but even so I would expect to see some kind of an increase! Plus I'm on CD 18 - I guess that's normal since I just stopped BCP.

Oh well, I guess that just means more sex for us! :p

[Ericka_Jarett]

Holly,

It may have just been too early, do you know what CD or DPO you are on? I took a test this morning and got a BFN, but I am only CD 33, DPO 10 so that's early to test. Praying that when I test again later next week, will get a BFP

[Spellbound]

Catching up on 7 pages, yikes I need to log on more often. My apologies if I missed anyone below!

Thanks for the welcomes, jnshanna, sourdough, looty, ginaandchris, pacificbliss

Raising my glass to Emerel and everyone else with wine!

Welcome lolly!

And major CONGRAUTLATIONS to LittleStar and ginaandchris, I'm thrilled for you!

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As for me? Well I'm not sure if I've ovulated this month or not :confused:. Around the days I thought I might be O, I didn't check CM because I assumed the results would be muddled from the dancing we did. I think I might have had one day of EWCM but not sure. Gah now I feel truly lost in my cycle. I'm a bit laissez-faire about conceiving but I can see I need to pay closer attention just to figure out my cycles.

[jnshanna]

Congratulations Gina!! :D

[sourdough]

Congrats Gina! H&H 9 months to you!

Good luck to everyone waiting to test (or re-test! :) ) I hope next week brings on a BFP streak!

I'm just starting the 2ww over here... :cool:

[jnshanna]

Well, I'm on CD13 and waiting to O. It's tough because I don't have any idea when I O. I have started temping though so hopefully that will confirm that I am O'ing and about what time. I also don't know what my LP is either so it'll be interesting to see that based on my O date. I also took a OPK today and it came up negative. But I wonder what it means if the line next to the control line is fairly dark, just not as dark as the control line. I wonder if that means that I'm at least close to O? And it will continue to get darker as the days go on? The instructions say that the line has to be as dark or darker than the control line. I'll have to search our threads here because I'm sure it's been asked before. :) Regardless, we're BDing thinking that O must be fairly close. But based on my last cycle of 37 days it seems a little too soon to O. Ah, the woman's body... Oh so complicated and hard to predict. ;)

I hope everyone had a nice weekend! :D

[Ericka_Jarett]

The test line is darker than the control line means you are Oing and can stop taking OPK's this cycle. If the test line is dark but not as dark as the control line, means that you are close to Oing. I didn't use OPK's this cycle, cause the line thing was getting on my nerves, so this cycle was just temping and logging when we BDed and also for a few days what CM was like. I log it all onto FF since easier to understand and let them calculate when I Oed (supposedly) and find out how long my LP is. Last month it was 11 days and CD 33, today I am CD 35 and DPO 12

[jnshanna]

Thanks for the info Ericka. I was hoping that's what it means. :) At least I know I'm getting close. And I'm pretty excited because I got EWCM this morning so we BDed. ;) I'm really taking this seriously this month so I'm hoping for the best. I'm temping and logging CM at FF everyday. Although I'm probably not doing the best job of temping since I never can seem to take it at the same time. So I guess based on how much info I'm keeping this month, we're probably not "seeing what happens" anymore. My friends told me it wouldn't be long before I was charting. I guess they were right. :rolleyes:

[jnshanna]

Oh and good luck to you this month too Ericka! How long has your longest LP been? I hope your temp stays above that CL and this is your month! You deserve it. :D

[emmjay]

OK, I know we are all just "seeing what happens" but I have a temp question anyway! :) Can anyone tell me when they think I O'd? This is my first month so I don't really know what I'm doing.

Basically, last Wed and Thurs I was having pretty strong twinges in my lower right side and my boobs were really, REALLY sore. I figured I was ovulating, but my temp was still below the coverline (but rising) and just barely went over it yesterday (like .5 degrees, and I took it later than usual). Today it is way over (2 degrees). So I don't know when I ovulated! Yesterday? Saturday? Last week? I'm confused! ;)

[Ericka_Jarett]

Emma,

I am no expert on it, but I would say you O'ed 2 days ago. Mine went up from .7 to .8 and than it would jump at least a whole degree, so FF put me as Oing.

Thanks Shanna. I may be out though, had seen a spot about 1 hour ago, then went to cut the grass so don't know if AF is here or not, really don't want to know I guess. The longest DPO I had was last