TTC W/Charting Vol. III - 7 Pumpkin Seeds Already!!!

[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 Mystikal and Lizard!

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 each month as well as after 3 BFPs. A link to the new thread is always posted at the end of the current thread to help everyone find their way over. The threadmistress would really appreciate it if everyone would post their updates in Red. That way, if I get a bit behind, it is much quicker to get the thread up-to-date.


Previous Thread... (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=8098)


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! :cool:

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.


WC Name: If Applicable
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...

[Charting is Knowledge]

- Member ETF Status -

Lutealating:

Think I O'ed - Testing 10/17 - 10/23
Gardenia (http://www.tcoyf.com/forum/chart.asp?id=gardeniacc), Mystikal (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/RaeK622), Soulmate (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/Soulmate)

Think I O'ed - Testing 10/24 - 10/30:
gator97 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/84b2d), Lizard (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/af125)

Folliculating:
Waiting to O (aka - Boring Part of the Cycle)
Applebee (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/98534), Catloverpq (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/da20b), bumble, Copswife03 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/daf53), CTs Punkin (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/mmthomas), Dotsie (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/e00ca), Ellebelle (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/2f8f5), GMB4503 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/28f73), Graciebella (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/7a038), Gymwidow (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/813ab), Hula1974 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/905ef), Ilovemygeek (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/bec65), Jjsanner (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/24f94), Jnshanna (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/cafa6), JodyLovesScotty (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/875bf), Katmg (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/89994), Kiddo (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/kiddo), Klav (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/21291), Kristi32302 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/45b0a), Marteneym (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/7fa78), MichelleRenee (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/e174a), Mkvh (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/99502), Nuhmah (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/d72dc), Polkadot (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/b9a0d), Ptcrn (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/bed5d), ShelbyMay (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/67c07), Spencer's_Girl (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/6f9cc), UTChick (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/bf25d), Wrighty26 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/beb7b)

Stagnating:
What the *bleep* is going on?!?!
ABirney (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?id=mrsabirney), Dlj78 (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?id=dlj78)

Chart not Updated -- Waiting for an update:
Emermel (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/28ef4), MrsT2b2003 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/alt)

Taking a Charting Break/Temporarily TTA:
Bellefior (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/6231d) - SWH, Ellidew (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/78d2a) - Temporarily TTA, flygirl (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/flygirl), LDS Angel 19 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/64d1c), Mayham (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/be39e) - SWH

Percolating:
Expecting Mommies!

BFPs in October: (10)
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), jbenny75 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/803b1), Kaeden's Mommy (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/bcdb2), Ryan (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/3f12b), SarahnCraig (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/c1846), Shouldaeloped (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/63d7a)

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

Tributatoring:
Proud Cheerleaders!
T3h_wookie (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/25336)

Please advise if I’m off-target with your ETF (that's Estimated Test-Fest) or other status, or just need a good old-fashioned Ovary Shout!

-- Please remember to post all updates in red! Thank you!

[Charting is Knowledge]

Our Members:

ABirney (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?id=mrsabirney)
Me: Angie, 30
DH: Scott, 28 (29 soon)
Married since: Sept 25, 2004
Off BC since: Dec '04
TTC since: Sept '05
Charting since: Dec 20 '04
Known issues: none

Almostthere
WC Name: Almostthere
Me: Sarah
Married since: 6-2-2001
Off BCP since: forever
TTC since: September 2005
Charting since: September 2005
Known issues/test results: None

Applebee (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/98534)
Me: Lori Ann
DH: Ted
Married: 4.4.03
Chart: since Feb '05
Known issues/test results:
Day3 Test all ok, DH's SA ok, but will have another one done. Motility on the low side

Bellefior (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/6231d)
ME: 36
DH: 35
Married since: 5/31/03
Off BCP since: 5/05
TTC since: 5/05
Charting since: 5/05
Known issues/test results: None

Bumble
DH: 33
Married since: 8.2003
TTC since: 4.2005
Charting since: 1.2005
Known issues/test results: miscarriage 6.2005 (8 weeks)

Cat_loverpq (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/da20b)
Me: Cortney
DH: Glenn
Married since: 6/5/04
Off BCP since: February 2005
TTC since: 8/19/05
Charting since: February 2005
Known issues/test results: none

Copswife03 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/daf53)
Me: Brooke/25
DH: Joe/27
Married since: 10/11/2003
Off BCP since: 8/20/2005
TTC since: 8/20/2005
Charting since: 8/22/2005
Known issues/test results: None

CTs Punkin (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/mmthomas)
ME: MMT age 33
DH: CT age 36
Married: 11/04
Off BCP: 12/04
TTC since: 01/05
Known issues/test results: Long cycles

Dlj78 (http://www.ovusoft.com/forum/chart.asp?id=dlj78)
Me: Dana/27
DH: Nick/31
Married since: 9/18/04
Off BCP since: 2/2005
TTC since: 6/2005
Charting since: 2/2005
Known issues/test results: none

Dotsie (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/e00ca)
Me: Dorothy 30
DH: Sean 34
Married: 10/27/01
DS: Aidan 6/27/03
TTC #2: 9/2005
Known issues/test results: none

ds2003 (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/ds2003)
Me: 27
DH: 32
Married since: 11/08/03
Off BCP: 12/03
TTC since: 6/04
Charting since: 7/04
Known issues:
dx PCOS 7/04, annovulatory
Test results:
DH's SA-normal; HSG 1/14/05-normal;
-->Ovarian Drilling 5/20/05- I'm finally ovulating
Meds: Currently taking 1500mg Metformin and 5mg Femara/letrazole;
3 failed Clomid cycles before Ovarian Drilling (50, 100, 150 mg)

Ellebelle (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/2f8f5)
Me: 27
DH: 34
Married: 06.21.03
Off BCP: 08.03
Charting Since: 08.03
TTC Since: 06.05
Known issues/test results: none

Ellidew (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/78d2a)
Me: ellidew, 25
DH: 27
Married since: June 1, 2002
Off BCP since: 01/2005
TTC since: 07/2005
Charting since: 01/2005
Known issues/test results: none

Emermel (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/28ef4)
Me: Emily 27( Almost 28)
DH: Todd 30
Married since: May 12, 2002
DD born January 17, 2004
Off BCP since: May 2005
TTC since: June 2005
Charting since: August 2005
Known issues/test results: None

Ericka_Jarett (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/22964)
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
Charting: June 2005
TTC #2: June, 2005
Known issues/test results: None

Flygirl (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/flygirl)
Me: Jen, 30
DH: 35
Married since: 2/22/03
Off BCP since: 4/03
TTC since: 6/05
Charting since: 4/04
Known issues/test results: none

Gardenia (http://www.tcoyf.com/forum/chart.asp?id=gardeniacc)
Me: Bri / 31
DH: Steve / 33
Married since: 5/15/01
Off BCP since: sometime in '02
TTC since: 9/05
Charting since: 9/03
Known issues/test results: none

Gator97 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/84b2d)
Me: Kristen/30
DH: Peter/30
Married since: 11/06/04
Off BCP since: 12/04
TTC since: 02/05
Charting since: 12/04
Known issues/test results: dx endometriosis/adenomyosis 08/05
m/c 09/28/05

graciebella (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/7a038)
Me: graciebella/34
DH: hubby /29
Married since: 10/09/04
Off BCP since: long time
TTC since: 10/04, with 6 month break
Charting since: 10/05
Known issues/test results: 1 blocked tube, irregular ovulation

Gymwidow (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/813ab)
Me: Melissa/28
DH: Alan/29
Married since: June '03
Off BCP since: Feb. '05
TTC since: June '05
Charting since: Feb. '05
Known issues/test results: probable PCOS diagnosed 9/05, Provera to induce AF 9/05.

Hula1974 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/905ef)
Me: Heather/30
DH: Tim/31
Married since: 6/8/02
Off BCP since: 8/04
TTC since: 10/05
Charting since: 2/05
Known issues: Migraine Headaches

Ilovemygeek (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/bec65)
Me: Rachel (22)
DH: Trevor (23)
Married since: June 8, 2002
Off BCP since: June 12, 2005
TTC since: As soon as my cycles regulate themselves
Charting since: June 12, 2002
Known issues/test results: None

jbenny75 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/803b1)
Me: Jen/30
DH: Kris/33
Married since: 9/6/03
Off BCP since: 12/04
TTC since: 12/04
Charting since: off and on, seriously since 9/05
Known issues/test results: not ovulating on my own, taking Clomid: 1st cycle of 50mg

Jesseybell
Me: Jessie/ just turned 35
DH: Dan/ just turned 33
Married Since: May 21, 2005
Off BCP Since: July 5, 2005
Charting since: August 10, 2005
Known issues/test results: Diagnosed with endometriosis at age 19, DES Daughter

Jjsanner (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/24f94)
Me: Jen, 30
DH: Eric, 33
DS: Elijah, born 2/6/2004
Married since: 4/26/2003
Off BCP since: 10/2004
TTC since: 6/2005
Charting since: 10/2004
Known issues/test results: None

Jnshanna (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/cafa6)
Me: Shanna/29
DH: Jose/30
Married since: 10/01/94
Off BCP since: Haven't been on BCP for many years.
TTC since: July 2005
Charting since: 8/07/05
Known issues/test results: None

JodyLovesScotty (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/875bf)
Me: Jody, 32
DH: Scott, 31
Married Since: August 30, 2003
Off BCP Since: At least 10 years now
Charting Since: January 2005
Known issues/test results: None

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Members continued...

Katmg (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/89994)
Me: Katmg, 26
DH: Jim, 30
Married since: Nov. 8, 2003
Off BCP since: 05/04
Charting since: 08/04
TTC since: 05/05
Known issues/test results: None

kiddo (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/kiddo)
Me: Karen, 29
DH: Nate, 30
Married since: Oct 26, 2002
Off BC since: July '04
TTC since: August '04
Charting since: August '05
Known issues: none

Klav (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/21291)
Me: Koren/ 33
DH: Dennis/32
Married since: Oct11,2003
Off BCP since: Jan 2003
TTC since: seriously jan 2004
Charting since: Nov2004
Known issues/test results:
may have a blocked tube but lap of '03 showed nothing.
from 50 mg of clomid to 100mg of clomid with estradal and progesterone meds.
starting IUI injection class in November

Kristi32302 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/45b0a)
Me: Kristi/31
DH: Kelly/32
Married since: March 23, 2002
Off BCP since: Feb. 2004
TTC since: May 2004
Charting since: March 2004
Known issues/test results: None

LDS Angel 19 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/64d1c)
Me: Michelle, 22
DH: Aaron, 23
Married since: Sept 4th 2004
Angel: Allison Grace, born and died June 17 2005
Off BCP since: Never on BCP
TTC (again) since: August 2005
Charting since: Charted August, took September off, and now starting again.
Known issues/test results: None at this time

Lizard (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/af125)
Me: Liz (30)
DH: Chris (33)
Married since: Sept. 20, 2003
Off BCP since: April 2005
TTC since: April 2005
Charting since: April 2005
Known issues/test results: none

Marteneym (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/7fa78)
Me: 22
DH: 27
Married since: October 4, 2003
SWH since: October 2004
TTC since: December 2004
Off BCP since: September 2004
Known issues/test results:
Known issues: Delayed Ovulation, SA issues, Varicocele possible
9/9 FSH and Rubella- NORMAL
9/12 SA ABNORMAL- count 30mil/
motility 30% -repeat in 8wks

Mayham (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/be39e)
Me: 28
DH: 28
Married since: 5.02
Off BCP since: 9.03
TTC since: 3.05
Charting since: 5.05
Known issues/test results:
Delayed Ovulation, SA issues, Varicocele possible
9/9 FSH and Rubella- NORMAL
9/12 SA ABNORMAL- count 30mil/
motility 30% -repeat in 8wks

MichelleRenee (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/e174a)
Me: Michelle/ 23
DH: Michael/ 29
Married since: May 29, 2005
Off BCP since: September 2005
TTC since: September 2005
Charting since: October 2005
Known issues/test results: none so far!

Mkvh (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/99502)
Me: 28
DH: 31
Married: 3/19/2005
Last Depo Injection: 12/04
TTC Since: 7/05
Known issues/test results: None

MrsT2b2003 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/alt)
WC Name: mrsT2b2002
Me:30
DH:36
Married since: 9/7/03
Charting since: 2/05
Known issues/test results: None

Mystikal (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/RaeK622)
Me: Rachel/25
DH: Joe/31
Married since: 6/22/02
Off BCP since: 11/2002
TTC since: 5/05
Charting since: 10/03
Known issues/test results:
short LP-taking B6, magnesium, and zinc

Nuhmah (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/d72dc)
Me: Jennifer/27
DH: James/32
Married since: December 18, 2004
Off BCP since: July 2005
TTC since: August 2005
Charting since: August 2005
Known issues/test results: none

Polkadot (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/b9a0d)
Me: lauren 26
DH: brian 27
Married since: 11-20-04
Off BCP since: May 05
TTC since: May 05
Charting since: May 05
Known issues/test results: none

Ptcrn (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/bed5d)
Me: Jen/30
DH: Gerry/29
Married since: July 30th 2005
Off BCP since: August 14th 2005
TTC and Charting since: August 14th 2005
Known issues/test results: none

ShelbyMay (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/67c07)
Me: Shelby/25
DH: James/27
Married since: 5/17/03
Off BCP since: early September 2004
TTC since: 2/16/05
Charting since: 9/08/04
Known issues/test results:
possible semen allergy/antibodies

Soulmate (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/Soulmate)
Me: Kristen/30
DH: James/30
Married since: 8/11/02
Off BCP since: 5/03
TTC since: 4/04
Charting since: 5/03
Known issues/test results: Missed m/c on 10/04, thyroid antibodies, acupuncture since 9/05

Spencer's_Girl (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/6f9cc)
Me: melissa / 24
DH: keith / 34
Married since: Sept. 11, 2004
Off BCP since: August 26, 2004
TTC since: Sept. 11, 2004
Charting since: November 20, 2004
Known issues/test results: None

UTChick (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/bf25d)
Me: Kathy 28
DH: Mike 34
Married since: September 20, 2003
Off BCP since: December 2004
TTC since: May 2005
Charting since: May 2005
Known issues/test results: None

Wrighty26 (http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/beb7b)
Me (Michelle): 27
DH (Dan): 27
Married: 12.28.02
Off BCP: 01/2004
Charting Since: on and off since 2004
TTC Since: 05.05
Known issues/test results: None

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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. Hope 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]

HTP sensitivity chart

These numbers might come in handy when shopping for HPTs.
The lower the amount of mIU measured, the more sensitive the test is!

AimStick Pregnancy Test Strip 20 mIU
AccuHome Midstream Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Answer Early Result Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Answer Pregnancy Test (Cup) 25 mIU
Clearblue +/- 25 mIU
Clearblue Digital 25 mIU
Confirm 1-Step Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Dollar Store Brand Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Equate Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
One Step Be Sure Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Precise Pregnancy Test (doctors office) 25 mIU
Quickview Pregnancy Test (doctors office) 25 mIU
Walgreen Digital 25 mIU
e.p.t. Home Pregnancy Test 40 mIU
Fact Plus Pregnancy Test 40 mIU
CVS Cartridge Pregnancy Test 50 mIU
CVS Midstream Pregnancy Test 50 mIU
Drug Emporium Brand Pregnancy Test 50 mIU
e.p.t. + / - Test 50 mIU
e.p.t. Certainty Digital Test 50 mIU
early Pregnancy test 50 mIU
RiteAid Brand Pregnancy Test 50 mIU
Target Brand Pregnancy Test 50 mIU
WalMart Brand Pregnancy Test 50 mIU
Walgreens Pregnancy Test 100 mIU

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- Common TTC abbreviations

This is a list of some of the more common TTC abbreviations. I know as a newcomer to the TTC threads, it can be hard to keep them all straight. I hope these will help, and if anyone has any they would like added, please let me know!


•2WW: "2 week wait" - The approximate time from possible conception to menstruation due date; Pregnancy tests should be taken near the end of the 2WW.
•AF: "Aunt Flo"; Your period; Menstruation
•AFNW: "Aunt Flo Not Wanted"; the day your period is expected to start, but you are hoping it doesn't!
•AO: anovulatory (cycle without ovulation)
•BBs: "boobs"; breasts
•BBL: "be back later"
•BBT: Basal Body Thermometer; This is used to measure your basal body temperature, when you wake up in the morning, after at least 3 hours of sleep, before you start to move around; Use a special BBT thermometer to take your temperature because they measure the small changes in temperature from day to day more accurately than the regular fever thermometers.
•BCP: Birth control pills
•BD'ing: "baby dancing"; baby-making intercourse
•BFN: "Big Fat Neutral" or “Big Fat Negative”; Negative pregnancy test.
•BF'ing: breast-feeding
•BRB: "be right back"
•CD: cycle day; a particular day in your menstrual cycle (example: CD1 is the first day of your period)
•CL: Cover Line; a visual tool used to separate the low (pre-ovulatory) temps from high (post-ovulatory) temps; a coverline is typically based on the temperatures 6 days prior to ovulation.
•CM: cervical mucous; one of the most useful clues your body can give you in predicting your fertility; it can range from dry, creamy, sticky, or (the most fertile) egg white/watery type.
•CF: cervical fluid; same as cervical mucus
•CP: cervical position; an optional, but sometimes really useful, fertility sign; CP will generally be low, firm and closed before and after ovulation, and high, soft and open during your fertile time.
•DD: "dear daughter"
•DH: "dear husband"
•DS: "dear son"
•DPO: Days Past Ovulation; number of days from your post-ovulatory temperature rise. (Example: 1DPO is the day after your ovulation)
•Endo: endometriosis (can be a fertility problem)
•EDC and EDD: estimated date of confinement (antiquated, but still used by physicians) and estimated date of delivery
•EPT: a brand of pregnancy test, or, generic for "early pregnancy test"
•EW or EWCM: egg white cervical mucus; the most fertile quality CM; it is slippery, clear and stretchy, like egg whites; also EWCF
•FAM: Fertility Awareness Method; the method of fertility and/or birth control that correlates the physical changes you experience during your cycle to predict when you are most fertile
•FF: Fertility Friend, an online (free, for basic services) fertility charting site (website); (could also be formula feeding; check context)
•FM: fertility monitor
•FMU: first morning urine
•FP: follicular phase; the phase before ovulation, where the egg matures in the ovaries
•FRED: First Response Early Detection (pregnancy test)
•HCG: human chorionic gonadotropin; the hormone that is present during pregnancy and what the HPT's and blood test measure to determine if you are pregnant
•HTH: "hope that helps"
•HPT: home pregnancy test; a urine pregnancy test you can take at home
•IMHO: "in my humble opinion"
•IMO: "in my opinion"
•IUI: intra-uterine insemination
•IVF: in vitro fertilization
•KU: knocked up
•LH: leutenizing hormone; the LH surge is what is measured by the OPKs; this hormone signals the egg to burst from the ovary
•LP: luteal phase; the phase of your cycle that begins just after ovulation and continues for 10-18 days, ending with the start of your next period; during the LP, your body continues to build up the lining of your uterus, and produce hormones which would support a pregnancy; this is the time when a fertilized egg can implant into the uterine lining
•NFP: Natural Family Planning; similar to FAM, but with abstinence during the fertile period
•O, Oing, Oed: ovulation, ovulating, or ovulated
•OPK: ovulation predictor kit; tests for presence of LH surge that usually precedes ovulation by 12-48 hours; these tests are quite expensive and not always accurate (if you take medication or depending on your age); these are optional when charting with FF, but if your fertility data is not clear it can bring more light and help interpret difficult cases
•OS: Ovusoft; charting software based on TCOYF
•PCOS: polycystic ovarian syndrome (a fertility problem)
•PG: pregnant
•PIAC: pee in a cup
•POAS: pee on a stick
•RE: reproductive endocrinologist
•SA: semen analysis
•SH: "sweet husband"
•SO: "significant other"
•SYS, SYL : See ya soon! or See ya later!
•TCOYF: Taking Charge Of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler; a book and website about charting and fertility.
•TMI: "too much information" - There is no such thing when TTC!
•TTA: "trying to avoid"
•TTC: "trying to conceive"
•TTFN: "ta-ta for now"
•TTYL, TTYS: "talk to you later" or "talk to you soon"

[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!)

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[Wrighty26]

Am I first?? Woo-hoo!

In anycase-- I posted this in the old thread, but then realized that a new thread had been started:

Gator - I'm more inclined to say that you O'd yesterday-- rather than on CD 10... I guess tomorrow's temp will really tell-- would it be bad if you started taking the progesterone tomorrow?

Mystikal - Good luck with the obsessing! I think that a temp dip on 7 DPO is a great thing!!!

Thanks everyone for the kind words :D I don't want to guys to get the wrong idea-- I definitely had a little pity party for myself last night (there was a couple of margaritas involved). Although, I have to say- today I feel much better. It helps that I got to talk to my DH about it. He was supportive and said that he would back and decision that I made. If I wanted to do the HSG, then I would do it- no questions.

I'm still undecided on what I should. I'm contemplating seeing another Dr. rather getting the HSG/going to the RE. It bothers me that I had a completely NORMAL (and exactly 26 day) cycle from October-March and then BAM- nothing. I did only 1 cycle of Clomid-- which worked except for the whole thinning of my uterine lining-- and then 1 cycle of Femara @ 2.5g-- and now I'm infertile? Excuse me while I vent -- I kinda worked all this stuff out while I was running this morning (it kinda made me angry that my Dr wants to move on to an infertility diagnosis so quickly--so I had a great workout!).

Anyways-- I don't want to say that I'm definitely going to ovulate this month-- but I feel good about it. I'm thinking if it does happen it will be in the next 3-5 days...so wish me luck!!

[LDS Angel 19]

Wow a new thread already! This group moves so fast!
I was just stopping in to say that AF is here now, so please move me to "Waiting to O" Thanks!

I have what I'm calling a 'preconception checkup' with a new OB?GYN today. And it took me 6 weeks to get the appt, so I'm sure as heck not cancelling on account of AF. I really just wanted to go in and meet the Doc and talk a bit, get to know her before we get PG again. Anyway, I'm rambling. Hopefully with this fresh thread I can keep up a little better!

[Bellefior]

Threadmistress, can you move me to the Taking a break, seeing what happens section? We are still TTC but I'm taking a charting break for a while. Thanks!

[polkadot]

just checking in....

Wrighty- that is perfectly fine that your little pitty party involved margartias....i had the same party last week...;) Glad you were able to talk to DH and get his full support...it willhappen we just gotta have faith right:D

Gator- i would say i am just as confused as you are...sorry...i am no help...and yes most of the time i do think FF is on crack!!!!:p

[amurphy]

Good morning, everyone. I stopped by the old thread and was so touched by all the good wishes you all are sending my way. Gator, your message was so sweet. And polkadot, I so appreciate your support especially since I know last cycle was such a disappointment for you. You guys really are the best. I can't wait to congratulate all of you on your BFPs! :D

[klav]

Subscribing---
can someone look at my chart.... I think it's werid my temps are sooo low? taking them at the same time in the Am I guess it's the weather? not as warm?

[katmg]

Just checking in...CD 10 for me. Waiting on O - I'm thinking that should happen any day now!

[dlj78]

Just checking in........

Wrighty that is great that your DH is so supportive of whatever you decide to do. Glad you had a great workout too;)

LDS Angel 19 - Good luck at your appointment today!

Good luck Bellefior!

I was reading about a woman on another message board last night. She just lost her battle with breast cancer :( I just wanted to remind everyone to do their monthly exams. I'm sure you already do them but I just wanted to mention it!;)

Have a great day!

[gator97]

Reposting from last thread for more input:
Quick fly by to ask for some help. After putting in today's temp, FF called O for CD12 (with dotted crosshairs). Can you guys look at my chart and give me your input, pretty please? b/c if that is correct, then I'm supposed to start the progesterone today. .. but I'm not fully convinced b/c of yesterday's lower temperature.

My CM has been pretty weak (but I haven't been drinking as much water). I have been having trouble with semen vs. EWCM interpretation so there are some days marked C that could be EWCM?? I don't know. Can you sense the panic/confusion in my voice?

I have not had all my typical O indicators other than a dull ache on each side. I have yet to learn my "new normal" since the lap. was supposed to take care of the pain.

ETA: put data into Ovusoft and it doesn't call O. Do you think FF is smoking crack again?
Any and all help would be appreciated.

thanks for the help ladies.

[CTs_Punkin]

Just checking in!
Congrats to all the BFPs from last thread!!
As for me, my body is still f*ing with me... I guess not having AF for over 2 months makes for a very long AF this cycle... sigh... I feel bad, my DH tried to get cuddly yesterday and I wanted none of it... I'm just sort of embarassed by my body's lack of cooperation right now and wasn't in the mood to explain that I STILL had AF.

I am going to make an Appt w/ my OBGYN today - I've had enough.
Off to stalk some charts.
MMT

[mel7dog]

Just sropping by to say Congrat to all the ladies who got BFP this month. 7 already, and the month isn't even half over :) Let's keep 'em coming ladies!

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

[Dotsie]

I'm on cd9 and yesterday I started with ewcm. Today I have a lot more of it. Aaack. Does that mean I'm going to O early? It's almost impossible for me and DH to bd today.

[jnshanna]

Do I spy a Mystery BFP, or am I seeing things? ;)

[kmmommy]

I see the MBFP too! Congrats girl!

[Lizard]

I see it!!! Congrats!!!

[amurphy]

I see it too! Congratulations!!!! :D :D :D

[jnshanna]

I forgot to say, of course, Congrats!! Lots of sticky vibes coming your way. :D

[ptcrn]

I spot the MBFP too! Congrats!

CT's_punkin, wow- that is a really long AF. I think its a good decision to make an appt with your OB. I don't know if I could deal with AF that long! I hope you'll be able to find out what's up soon. Good luck!

gator97, I'm not really sure if you O'd or not. I'm not too good at this yet, but it looks like you might have based on your CM. It seems like Ovusoft takes a much longer time to call O than FF does. Frustrating! I'm sorry I'm not much help! I think if it were me, I'd start the progesterone.

klav, it could be the weather affecting your temps. They aren't too much lower than your last cycle. I would just wait and see, and maybe test it out by warming up the room?

Big temp drop for me today and I'm sure AF is on her way, so threadmistress, could you just move me to waiting to O? Thanks.

[shouldaeloped]

Hello everyone!

I think I might be the MBFP!

we tested late last night just on a whim and it was the faintest line you have ever seen. and I used First Response! it was so light that when you tilted it into the light, it totally disappeared. my DH saw the line but wasn't convinced it wasn't an error on the test. (I tried to tell him a line is a line :rolleyes: ) anyway- woke up this morning, temp was still high for me so I tested using the digital. . sure enough. BFP!!!

I am so suprised since I don't have any symptoms! no sore BB's, not really that much more tired than usual, no nausea. just business as usual with no AF but definitely AF-like cramping. anyway- we are being very cautious as both of my previous pregnancies ended in m/c. I am feeling really good about this one though!

thanks for all the congratulations! hoping for more BFP's here soon!!!!

[CTs_Punkin]

Congrats Shouldaeloped!! Happy & Healthy 9 months to you!!

[flygirl]

My heart started pounding when I read about another MBFP. CONGRATS!!:D What's the deal with October?
ETA: CONGRATULATIONS, shouldaeloped!!! Major sticky vibes for you :).

Dotsie, I don't think this is necessarily early. Last cycle you noted W on CD7 & then didn't chart for 2 days. It's very likely that you had more fertile CM then, too.

gator, FF is *always* smoking crack; proper interpretations are sheer luck ;). I really can't tell you. I can definitely understand why FF called it, and I understand why OS hasn't. I think you're going to have to go with your gut on this one.

Michelle, I'm so glad to hear you're feeling better! It's amazing how much productive thinking gets done on runs ;). Unfortunately, the same can sometimes be said for when you go to sleep, which often leads to insomnia, but that's a different story. Anyway, it sounds like seeing another doc (espcially since it'll be covered) is an excellent idea. I agree; this sounds like a quick diagnosis. Stay positive!

Klav, it looks to me like your temps are right in line with your previous cycles :).

ptcrn, don't go jumping to any conclusions! First of all, I think you O'd CD13, not CD11, making this 14 DPO. Second, based on all your previous cycles, FF doesn't want you to test until 19 DPO. Temp drops don't always mean AF is coming ;).

[Ericka_Jarett]

Congrats Shouldaeloped!! October is a hopping month, in SWH there are 6 BFPs so far (a few of the same people are here too)

[dlj78]

Congrats Shouldaeloped!!!!!!!!!

[papergirl]

Whowza! October is on fire! Congratulations ladies!! and I hope we get lot's more!!

[cat_loverpq]

Congrats shouldaeloped!! Best of lucky and **sticky vibes** to you!

[Dotsie]

CONGRATS SHOULDAELOPED!!!

klavOUr charts look almost identical. My temps have been low this cycle as well. We live in the same "area" so our weather is usually the same. I think that's what's doing it.

[polkadot]

Congrats shouldaeloped...H&H 9 months to you.....


There are so many BFP's that I am hoping I O early this month so that my 2WW will end in October....and maybe some of this BFP dust will stick.....;)


Me- BORING CD7 ....still spotting from AF.:p

[Soulmate]

Congratulations shouldaeloped!! Sending you lots of sticky vibes!

Damn this month is on fire! :eek:

klav You temps looks just fine to me. Ideally, you want them closer to that range, plus they are very nice and stable...very hard to do while on clomid. Most likely the estrogen and clomid you are taking are lowering your temps...a sign they are doing what they are supposed to do.

gator I really suck at reading wacky charts. I would err on the side of caution and weigh your risks. Which is more "damaging" taking the progesterone when you haven't Oed or waiting a day or two when you really did O. I think only you can really answer that one.

[gator97]

Congratulations shouldaeloped!!! Another October BFP! Many sticky vibes to you.

Thanks for all the help, all. I'll wait it out a few days and see if I have a clearer picture. Of course, I don't hold out much hope b/c if I've already O'ed, my CM was not as good as last month. Oh well.

Wrighty- I would follow your gut and go see a new dr. before the RE. I had a similar experience in May when the dr. basically blew off my concerns off pelvic pain. Said not ovarian cysts and just get pregnant, the pain will go away. I went to a different doc, one who actually listened to me and made me feel valid in my concerns---he scheduled a lap, diagnosed my endo/adeno and is working proactively to get me pregnant. I love him!

Off to do more chartstalking.

[gymwidow]

Hi all. Just a quick check-in. Sorry I went MIA, but I'm glad that I came back to even more BFPs! Congrats amurphy! I'm so excited for you!

So, the doc called yesterday with the results of my CD4 bloodwork. She said I'm definitely not ovulating with any regularity and agrees with the other doc that it's PCOS. She said that before she starts me on Clomid, she wants us to do the other usual tests - an HSG and SA for DH. The timing was perfect right now for the HSG (yesterday was CD8) and the hospital had an opening today, so I got that done and over with. It was not fun at all and I'm so glad it's over. But the good news is that my tubes are perfectly clear! Now we get DH's SA done in the next few days and then hopefully we can meet with the doc next week and get started on the Clomid.

She gave me the option of waiting a few more months and trying on our own, since we've really only been trying for a few months (actually, only in July, since in June we were just kind of SWH and in August is when I started the nonstop spotting and never O'd), but since I've been charting since February and already can see that my body doesn't seem to want to regulate itself, and since we know PCOS is involved, I don't see any reason to wait. So on we go!

I'll be back later or tomorrow to catch up and do a few SO's. Have a great night everyone!

[Wrighty26]

Shouldaeloped- Congrats!!!

October is on fire!

Gator- Thanks for the recommendation! There is actually a Physican's Associates right by where I live (I had no idea!). My issue-- the Dr. is kinda cute! Hee. Just kidding (well, he is kinda cute, but I take no issue with that). I might have to call them.

I feel bad in some ways going to another Dr, because I actually like the Dr. I am going to -- and I LOVE the office, but my gut says he's not giving me the treatment I need and pushing me to an RE isn't going to make it better.

gymwidow - I'm happy to hear that the tubes are clear! Sorry that it wasn't a fun time-- I'm sure that wasn't on the top of your list of things to get done today! I have read that the HSG can help your fertility for a few months-- so I hope you guys get busy!

ETA: I was just looking through my health insurance benefits-- How crazy it is that Health services and associated expenses for elective abortion are covered-- but nothing regarding inferility??? Grrr...

[Hula1974]

Sticky vibes shouldaeloped!

[jbenny75]

Congrats shouldaeloped!! What an awesome month. BFP's are flyin' everywhere.

[babylove]

I hate to be a downer in the midst of all of the BFP craziness (congrats, shouldaeloped!), but I think I'm going to bow out of this thread...again. For good this time.

I am having a really hard time coping w/ our TTC problems, and especially seeing everyone around me get pg. I've had three close friends announce their pgcies in the past 24 hours and, while I'm ecstatic for all of them, I've just about reached the end of my rope, sanity-wise. Coming here and seeing all the BFPs month after month, without being successful myself, is not helping the situation. I've decided to see a counselor (appt for next week) too, so that should help.

Good luck to all of you.

[MichelleRenee]

I'm sorry, babylove. I really hope things look up for you. Whenever I come here and read that there is another BFP I always think, for a split second, that it might be me. Then I realize that I would have to know before CC knows. Then I feel sad. It's kind of silly, I know, but I guess that's what TTC does to people.

I wish you luck and I hope you get pregnant real soon!

[UTChick]

Congrats, Shouldaeloped! It is getting crazy in here!

babylove~I completely understand. This journey can get really hard at times, even unbearable. While I am sad to see you go, I absolutely respect your decision. If you ever want to come back (actually, I hope you don't have to :) ) we are here with open arms. Take care of yourself and do what is best for you. Lots of hugs!!

[ABirney]

Congrats shouldaeloped!!! Sending sticky vibes your way!
Sorry to see you go babylove but best of luck!

[Dotsie]

I'm sorry to see you go babylove. I hope your journey leads you to where you want to be. Good luck and blessings to you.

[gator97]

Babylove- So sad to see you go. Best of luck in your journey and know that we are here for you whenever you need us.

[Soulmate]

babylove I'm sorry to see you go...but completely understand. I wish you luck.

[jnshanna]

Babylove ~ best of luck to you. {{{Hugs}}}

[cat_loverpq]

babylove ~ Sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. Do whatever you need to do for yourself, we all understand. Best of luck and please come back and update us when you get a BFP of your own! **hugs**

[jnshanna]

You know? I was just telling my DH that something kind of funny happened to me this month. AF is pretty much gone now, I'm just spotting a little bit and I used the very last tampon that I had last night. Usually I end up with a few left in the box but this month I used every one in there. Think it's a sign that I won't need any for a long time? ;) It's funny how the TTC mind works.

[nuhmah]

Wowza!! October is on fire! Congrats, Shouldaeloped! H&H 9 months to you!!
I was telling DH about all the BFP's, and he thinks there is something in the water. ;) I hope something is in OUR water this month, if that is the case!

[Mystikal]

So much for my big ole temp jump yesterday. It's back down today. :( I think I'm not going to put it in my chart because it looks so much prettier without it. *sigh* This sucks.

[MichelleRenee]

I had a HUGE temp jump today, but I think I have a fever. I feel really sick and, well, feverish. (sore throat, achy muscles, headache...)

Should I discard this temp?

[shouldaeloped]

Thank you everyone for the congrats and the sticky vibes! we definitely need all the stickiness we can get!

babylove- I'm sorry to hear you are having to go through this. I did want to add that seeing a counselor was the best thing I have ever done for myself. it helped me to not be as frustrated during the TTC times and now to have more acceptance for what my body can do. so best of luck with that- I hope you get everything I got out of counseling and more.

[Ericka_Jarett]

Michelle,

Take your temp with a regular thermo to see if you really have a fever or not. If you are getting sick, than I would disregard that temp. Plus really to have just 1 temp missing shouldn't mess up your chart any. Plus it's still early in the game and you just got done with AF

[Dotsie]

cd10 baybee!! I'm finally in the double digits!! DH and I have to try and figure out our bd schedule. He's on night work this week and we have a 27 m/o. Not exactly prime conditions is it? Good Luck to everyone and LET'S CATCH THOSE EGGS!!!!!

[kmmommy]

Babylove ~ Sorry to see you go. I wish you and your DH the best of luck on TTC. Please come back and let us know when you're pg (if you want).

[bunnybeth]

I'm very excited to announce I got a BFP yesterday!!!

I still am having a hard time believing it, that it happened so quickly. We've been really blessed and I just couldn't be happier. :D :D :D

Yesterday morning, I tested when I first woke up, and started to see a little line after a minute, and brought it to DH and asked if he could see it to, and he could. :D Then, I bought another brand test on my way home from work, because I just couldn't believe it, and the same thing. Called my Ob/gyn this morning, and my first appointment is October 27, I guess the HPT + is good enough for them.

I hope October can continue being such a great BFP month!

[jnshanna]

Wow, another one! Congrats Bunnybeth!! :D

[Lizard]

Wow, another!!! One more and we get a NEW thread, that's insane! :D

I think (hope) that I O'ed on Tuesday. I was in pain all night and I've had higher temps since then. I'll know for sure tomorrow. If that's the case and somehow this was our month, the EDD would be July 4th. That's kinda cool. :)

[shouldaeloped]

Congratulations Bunnybeth!

H&H 9 Months to you!

[Charting is Knowledge]

:D :D :D Updated to Here!!! :D :D :D

[kmmommy]

Congrats Bunnybeth! H&H 9 months!

[Dotsie]

CONGRATS BUNNYBETH!!! Here's to a h/h 9 months. I posted this in another thread as well..

Is there anyone besides me who isn't knocked up?!?!:p Send some of that baby dust my way ladies!!! :D

[amurphy]

Congratulations, bunnybeth!!:D

It is nuts in here!

Lizard: I hope you did O and can move into the 2ww! I'd love to have you in the June thread, but July 4th is a great birthday! :cool:

[CTs_Punkin]

Congrats bunny Happy & Healthy 9 mo to you.

As for me - got a drs appt on Oct 26th to have some tests run - likely just hormones at this time & to work out a plan for "what next"

[ABirney]

Congrats Bunnybeth!!! H&H 9 months!

[cat_loverpq]

CONGRATS bunnybeth!! Best wishes to you!

Dotsie ~ I'm right here with ya...still waiting to O...:rolleyes:

[gator97]

Congrats BunnyBeth! Wishing you a Happy, healthy, and sticky 9 months!

Lizard, one more high temp tomorrow will confirm a Tuesday O for me, too. I was also thinking 4th of July would be a great due date. DH and I both have July bdays (we were born only 1 week apart). Here's hoping our little firecrackers are already in the making!

[ptcrn]

Wow, it is crazy with BFPs in here! Sorry to say that I'm not one of them.:( AF arrived in full force this AM and its put me in a rotten mood. But... onward and upward, right?

Congrats to you bunnybeth! That's great that you got your BFP so soon! H&H 9 months to you. :)

Thanks for the encouragement, flygirl, but I guess it was just not meant to happen this cycle. Oh well.

babylove, sorry to see you go. I hope you get your BFP very soon! Good luck to you.

[nuhmah]

BunnyBeth - that is fabulous! Congrats - H&H 9 months to you!

- - - - - - -

My temps are all over the place. Sometimes high, sometimes low - I have been fighting off a cold for over a week (I teach middle school, and my immune system is shot right now as the kids are getting sick), so that may have something to do with it.

[flygirl]

Congratulations, bunnybeth! This is just out of control!

babylove, I can so totally relate to how you're feeling. Sometimes it's much easier to let go of the stress when you're not involved in an emotional group, whether the news is good or bad. I wish you the best of luck and good health :).

[Charting is Knowledge]

*** Updated... Sorry about that Gardenia! ***

[Soulmate]

Congratulations BunnyBeth!! I hope you have a happy and strech mark free 9 months!

Wow! If we continue at this rate until the end of the month no one will be left (wait that is a good thing isn't it?!).

gator and lizard I'm a tuesday ovulator too! We're cycle buddies :D

gardenia The more stable temps only truely indicate that your hormones are more stable. That may mean pregnant...it may not. I wish I could give you a more optimistic answer but I am a bitter, bitter TTCer ;) Also I would use the 98.4 temp. I too wake up consistently an hour before my alarm goes off and I always use the later temp. Plus it looks better ;)

My O was total crap this cycle :( I don't think I've ever had such a wimpy temp rise. Guess I won't be buying HPTs this cycle.

[gator97]

I'm with you, Soulmate. My O was a disappointment. Barely any decent CM, and since I didn't get any pain like I normally do, I don't really feel like I *did* O. I know I wasn't supposed to get any more pain--the whole point of surgery. But I'm missing the reassurance. Last month, I had pain for several days before and then I actually felt myself ovulate (at least that is what I tell myself).
I'm feeling hopeless this cycle. I feel more of a sense of urgency then I did in the past. It's like now that I've been pregnant, I feel the need to be pregnant even more desperately. I'm trying hard to get into a Zen-like state but I feel like this is all I think about. . . quite literally. Slowly losing my mind.

[Hula1974]

Congrats bunnybeth!!

I can't believe we almost need to start ANOTHER thread!! Is this a record month or what?!

[polkadot]

bunnybeth Congrats!!!!H&H 9 months to you. :D

babylove- sorry to see you go. but we all understand...hugs to you...:)

and Dotsie- you are not alone, i was beginning to think i was the only one left in this thread who wasnt PG

as for me....CD 8!! boring....:rolleyes: i hate waiting,....:cool:

[UTChick]

Congrats Bunnybeth!:D

Dotsie~*raising hand* I'm still here, too. :rolleyes: CD7

[Soulmate]

gator I hear ya. I had gotten pregnant so easily before (BFPs 2 out of 4 cycles) and after my m/c it was so completely inconceivable (no pun intended :D) that I was not getting pregnant. The last days of my LP were so incredibly torturous staring at those BFNs. I was seriously begging whatever powers that be to just put a second line on there. The zen-ness comes when you are sick and tired of putting yourself through so much every cycle. I think I literally went through the stages of grief...from denial...to bargaining...to anger. There is seriously nothing left after that and that is when the peace comes. I told DH, when I had that really bad day, that if I could just look into the future and see 2 kids I don't care how long my body makes me wait. I just want the reassurance that it *will* happen. Right now I don't have that. Then he said to have faith (him being a devout agnostic) and I scoffed :rolleyes:

[Wrighty26]

Congrats Bethbunny!!!

I'm still here too :)

I actually have EWCM right now-- which would be most excellent if I ovulate! I am also experiencing the dull pain on my right side under my hipbone that I experience the month I successfully ovulate with Clomid. I'm not trying to get my hopes up-- but it would very cool if I ovulated-- it's a like a big screw you to my Dr (my TTC anxiety/disappointment has now turned to bitterness. Heh).

More good news-- my coworker has a Dr. recommendation for me! She's the only person I've told as work that I'm TTC-- mainly because she's pregnant-- and she was diagnosed with PCOS and defied the odds by getting pregnant without any drugs or anything. So, if I don't ovulate this month, I will have a backup plan. The Dr is a woman and she comes highly recommended. She won't see new patients unless they've been TTC for a year-- and I pretty much qualify (been off the pill for a year and a half-- and have been seeking medical help for more than a year)...

Gator and Soulmate -- you ladies are my inspiration! It will happen for both of you!

[gator97]

I told DH, when I had that really bad day, that if I could just look into the future and see 2 kids I don't care how long my body makes me wait. I just want the reassurance that it *will* happen. Right now I don't have that. Then he said to have faith (him being a devout agnostic) and I scoffed :rolleyes:

Exactly!!! Where is my crystal ball when I need it?

Aww Wrighty, thanks. So glad you got a dr. recommendation. It was my saving grace. Hope all those signs mean that you are in fact Ovulating now! Your story reminded me of me. When I got home from surgery having been diagnosed with Stage 2-3 endometriosis, I actually wanted to call my last doctor and shove the results in his face! Not that I wanted to have endometriosis but I *knew* that something was wrong. Hope this new doctor is able to find the answer for you.

[polkadot]

hey girls....

Exactly!!! Where is my crystal ball when I need it?
I think that i said something along those lines a few weeks ago....if we could just have a little window to our uterus and have a good talking to it....it think we woudl all be much happier.....


on my front CD 8...still boring...but i just got info that my dr. is leaving the hospital and moving out of state....so now i have to find a new dr.:(

I really loved my dr. she is a family pract. but i see her for my Gyno stuff too and she was so excited when i told her we were TTC. She also took great care of me when i has my heart surgery and probs. So know i have to find another dr. and its not the greatest time since lots of dr's are leaving b/c of lack of hospitals due to the hurricane....

yeah...now i'll have to explain the whole TTC w/ a heart prob to another dr. yuck!!!:rolleyes:

[katmg]

Congrats Bunnybeth!! Happy and Healthy 9 months to you!

UGH! I'm so pissed at DH right now. I am SOOO ovulating right now (my temp is super low and I've got tons of EWCM) and tonight I got home late (I had theater tickets with a girlfriend) and he is too tired. I was so pissed I got out of bed and I'm in the office typing this right now. Listen buddy, if I could impregnate myself, I would do that, but I do need some cooperation here. Just a few of your best swimmers is all. :mad: Rarh! This will be the 5th month TTC and I'm getting a wee bit impatient. Especially when I know I'm O'ing - I just can't do anything about getting Mr. Spermie to meet Mrs. Eggie. :(

Sorry for the rant, along with the TMI, but I'm just so frustrated and this is the only place I can say this stuff!

[Dotsie]

Sorry Kat. Hopefully after you logged off last night you got some! ;)
I had a HUGE temp jump this morning. That's making me a little nervous. I did use an OPK (I swore I wouldn't use one this month) and it was negative. It was really hot in my house last night so I'm going to see how my temps are in the next couple of days and see how my chart plays out.

Good Luck everyone!!

[Mystikal]

How does one go about getting their thyroid tested? I know you have to see your doc and then your doc has to order bloodwork, but what if you are like me and don't have a doctor? And what kind of doctor should I see? The gyn I met with earlier this year for my preconception appointment has left the practice so I can't even ask her. Any suggestions? DH's insurance kics in in three weeks and I want to get on the ball with getting these tests done. I'm hoping that if they find a problem with my thyroid I can get it corrected and maybe that is keeping my from getting pg...

[Soulmate]

polkadot I know how incredibly valuable good doctors are...that sucks she is leaving. I hope you find another one you feel just as comfortable with.

katmg I know exactly how you feel. Us charters are more control freaks than others and when everything doesn't cooperate...it can drive one batty!

Dotsie A CD10 O is really early but with your increased sex drive and temp dip it makes me wonder. Your OPK would be - if you did O then because the surge happens 24 - 36 hours before O. On O day it would be very negative (though I've seen differently, this is the rule).

Mystikal You can see any ole doctor, regular or gyn. You could also go to like a walk-in clinic if you have them there. Also ask them to run the test for thyroid antibodies. They may have no idea why you are asking or what it would mean if it comes back positive...but it does have meaning.

[Wrighty26]

katmg - Sorry your hubby is a being a pain in the butt... I hope you convinced him otherwise... he needs to give it up already!

Dotsie - Hmmmm....It does look like a possible O--only time will tell, I guess.

Mystikal - I had my thyroid tested through my primary care physician when I had a general physical last year. She also checked a ton of other stuff too... Good luck :)

So I had quite the temp dip this morning and I still have pains on my right right side--- so cross your fingers for me that I will actually ovulate! If I do ovulate tomorrow or the next day I would be right on track, back to my normal "pre-crazy erractic" cycles. It could lead to nothing though...regardless I'm thinking happy thoughts and I've told DH he's "puttin' out" all weekend :D

[jodylovesscotty]

Hello Ladies:) I haven't had much time to write anything, but I have been reading and following along.

Congrats to all the BFP's. Hope you have a healthy and happy 9 months:D

Sorry to all those that AF found:mad:


Yesterday I had watery cm and this morning it is EWCM. So that means O is on its way. This is month 10 for us, so I am at that getting discouraged phase. I made an appointment for Dec. to see my obgyn and try to get things figured out if I am not pregnant by that time.

[gator97]

Threadmistresses- Please move me to Think I O'ed - Testing 10/24- 10/30 or whatever the proper category is. .. I'm hoping to hold out until AF is late. I've done okay with that in the past. We'll see how I do this time.

Kat- Hope your DH came to his senses last night.

polkadot- good luck finding a new doctor.

wrighty - hoping that you O soon.

Jody-sorry it is getting frustrating. I am on cycle 9 and I hear ya! Hopefully you dr. will be able to find some answers for you. Hopefully your December visit will be for a pregnancy instead.

[Dotsie]

Great, so if I did O yesterday that means there is NO chance of being pg this month. We bd'd yesterday and only yesterday. But on the other hand I still have tons of ewcm. Time will tell and I will not stress about it!!

[jbenny75]

:) Good news for everyone...I think the BFP's are contagious.

I got one this morning!:eek:

[LDS Angel 19]

Well ladies, I'm a little bummed. I barly joined this thread and now i don't get to fully participate for awhile yet. My new Dr wants us to wait at least one cycle while we do some tests. Today is CD 5 so we're out until sometime in November at the earliest. I'm still going to chart though, it can't hurt to practice.

Anyway, darling threadmistress, please put me under "Temporarily TTA" for now. Thanks!

Good luck to everyone else! I'll be lurking.

Oh and congrats jbenny!!

[katmg]

Congratulations jbenny! You sure snuck that one in!! Happy and Healthy 9 months to you!

[shouldaeloped]

CONGRATULATIONS JBENNY!!!! happy & healthy 9 months!

[Lizard]

Holy cow!! Congrats jbenny!!!! :D :D :D

That means ANOTHER new thread.... that is crazy!!

[Charting is Knowledge]

:D :D :D Updated to here!!! :D :D :D

I should have time this afternoon to start a new thread!

[gator97]

Congrats Jbenny! Now if we could just keep these contagious BFPs around for another few weeks, I'll be a happy camper!

LDS- That stinks you have to wait another cycle but I think that still charting is a good idea. It's valuable information for when you are back in the game. Good luck with all of the tests.

[mkvh]

Okay, I've been AWOL for a while...but,

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

ds2003
amurphy
shouldaeloped
bunnybeth
jbenny

Wow! What a month!! And if I missed anyone, I'm sorry.

As for me, CD 9. CM seems to be starting...gotta get the OPKs out starting tomorrow, I think....

[bunnybeth]

Thank you everyone! :D

Soulmate I got a stretch mark last year from losing 25lbs, so I'm thinking that's an indication of things to come... ;)

Congrats jbenny! Wow! H&H 9 months to you!

And, for everyone still waiting for a BFP, good luck and....

~*~*~*~*~*~*BABY DUST*~*~*~*~*~*~

[jnshanna]

Wow, I'm floored by the number of BFP's this month. I wish it was possible for me to get one in October. I'm just hoping it continues through November! ;)

Congrats jbenny!!

[CTs_Punkin]

Congrats!! JBenny!! Happy & healthy 9 months!!

As for me - AF has FINALLY left the building... now I need to get my groove on :cool:

yeah for the new thread!!!

[gator97]

Mystikal- just chart stalking and noticed that your temperature went up. . .and what with that pretty little dip in there right around 6dpo. . . what a purty chart.

[ptcrn]

Congrats jbenny!!! I knew your chart was looking good for a reason!

[nuhmah]

Congratulations, jebenny!!!! :)

[Charting is Knowledge]

:D :D :D
We have a New Thread!!! (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=8643)
:D :D :D