2013!!!!! January Testers!(140) (40) BFPs! 9 Angels Come find a Buddy today!!!!

[CastawayBride]

Can you put me down for a BFP, I got this today at 8 dpo ........

Congrats!!!!

Amaryllis & Castaway - Have you girls tested yet? BFN for me on FRER. Like I said yesterday, not taking it too seriously as there is a decent chance I'm just testing too early. Good luck to you both, and everyone else testing today!

BabyHope I did test today, BFN on 9 DPO...but as the day progressed I continue to be "wet" down there sorry TMI lol It is now a darker yellow and when I wiped it had a spot of blood...if not AF coming could be IB guess it can go either way! The only thing is my BBs are not sore, usually they were getting kinda sore on the nipples after ovulation and nothing! FXed for all of us!

 

[turtlemomma]

Hey ladies- anyone ever take guaifenesin for cm? I bought the tablets and am unsure what the dosage should be and how many times a day I should be taking it? I don't want to take an improper amount as I've heard it can thin your cm TOO much... I tried to look it up but every site seems to have different info... Thanks!

 

[Vanillabean01]

Hey ladies- anyone ever take guaifenesin for cm? I bought the tablets and am unsure what the dosage should be and how many times a day I should be taking it? I don't want to take an improper amount as I've heard it can thin your cm TOO much... I tried to look it up but every site seems to have different info... Thanks!

This is from Www.fertilityplus.com

It is for the liquids dosage though!

What is the recommended dose of guaifenesin?

The recommended dose for improving cervical mucus, based on a 1982 article in Fertility and Sterility, is two teaspoons (200 mg) taken orally three times per day. If mucus still appears thick and doesn't have good spinnbarkeit (ability to stretch), one can take as much as four teaspoons (400 mg) four times per day (the maximum dose on this over the counter medication). Each dose should be taken with a full glass of water, and attention should be given to drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day -- one needs water to produce mucus.


What cycle days should one take guaifenesin?

Just as the dose can vary a bit, so can the days. The article linked above had patients starting the guaifenesin on cycle day 5 - five days after the start of menses. This seems rather early as mucus is not an issue until about five days before ovulation - based on the fact that sperm can only live five days at best, and most pregnancies are the result of intercourse in the five days leading up to ovulation. Because of this information, it is now more common for doctors to suggest starting guaifenesin about five days before expected ovulation and continuing through ovulation day (six days total, for those with regular cycles). For those with irregular cycles, one should start taking guaifenesin about five days before the earliest day ovulation might be expected. For those taking Clomid (clomiphene citrate, Serophene) in a 5-day protocol, one can probably wait until the day after the last Clomid pill before starting the expectorant.

 

[turtlemomma]

Thanks Vanilla!- very helpful! The tablets I have are 400 mg so I think I'll be OK if I take one 2X a day. I started taking them last night and think I will O tomorrow- hope that is close enough to make a difference! FX!

 

[WantaBelly]

Alot of ladies are getting their BFP's, This is Great!!

 

[AmaryllisRed]

I have been an emotional wreck today... hope it's a good sign! Lots of pokey pains in my lower abdomen... I guess that could go either way...

 

[luna_19]

turtle I take guaifenesin 200mg up to three times a day just when I have fertile cm and when I know we will bd

 

[~Brandy~]

If you could limit yourself to only ONE TTC tool in your arsenal, what would it be? I've decided that if this cycle doesn't work, I'm going full steam ahead with every aid I can get my hands on! What fertility monitors are great? What BBT's are the most accurate and easy to use? What supplements have you used successfully? I've just hit the 1 year mar, and I'm ready to hit this head on!
Any recommendations would be GREATLY appreciated

We are going on almost 3 years TTC as of 3/1/13 so we just got super serious the last 2 months. I ordered the ClearBlue FM as I have heard amazing things about them. I have been using the answer monthly ovulation kit but im tired of comparing the stupid lines. My cycles are like clockwork but I have horrid bad periods so I am seeing an acupuncturist for those and fertility, Prenatals 2x a day, TANG-KUEI 18 supplement from the acupuncturist that increases the blood flow for the uterus and promotes healthy eggs, CoQ10 for healthy eggs, Royal Jelly, and Mucinex.... Oh and I just started temping yesterday.

My god this is my 2nd fulltime job now that I typed it out. All this and the Fertility Doc said theres nothing wrong with either one of us.... Ya go figure 20K later

Can I play? Put me down for Jan 14!!

That cracked me up! Were testing on the same day! Although I have an arsenal of 50 Preggo tests in the cupboard just waiting for me to crack them open and start early testing......

I have been an emotional wreck today... hope it's a good sign! Lots of pokey pains in my lower abdomen... I guess that could go either way...

I sit around waiting for pokey pains and haven't gotten them so to me it sounds like a good sign!

 

[BabyHopes.]

Can you put me down for a BFP, I got this today at 8 dpo ........

Congrats!!!!

Amaryllis & Castaway - Have you girls tested yet? BFN for me on FRER. Like I said yesterday, not taking it too seriously as there is a decent chance I'm just testing too early. Good luck to you both, and everyone else testing today!

BabyHope I did test today, BFN on 9 DPO...but as the day progressed I continue to be "wet" down there sorry TMI lol It is now a darker yellow and when I wiped it had a spot of blood...if not AF coming could be IB guess it can go either way! The only thing is my BBs are not sore, usually they were getting kinda sore on the nipples after ovulation and nothing! FXed for all of us!

The spotting sounds promising! FX for IB.

 

[allforthegirl]

I have been an emotional wreck today... hope it's a good sign! Lots of pokey pains in my lower abdomen... I guess that could go either way...

My day is starting to go down hill, I want to cry about everything. Starting to feel quite down..... feeling like AF is coming and my endo is acting up badly... I hear you my dear I hear you!!

 

[Vanillabean01]

Can I play? Put me down for Jan 14!!

That cracked me up! Were testing on the same day! Although I have an arsenal of 50 Preggo tests in the cupboard just waiting for me to crack them open and start early testing......

I think I have about 10!! I can almost guarantee I will test before then!! I'm such an addict that even when I KNOW I'm not pregnant (my AF just ended) I will still POAS cause I can't resist!!! Lol.

I know, I know... Bad...and a TOTAL waste of $$

 

[AmaryllisRed]

I have been an emotional wreck today... hope it's a good sign! Lots of pokey pains in my lower abdomen... I guess that could go either way...

My day is starting to go down hill, I want to cry about everything. Starting to feel quite down..... feeling like AF is coming and my endo is acting up badly... I hear you my dear I hear you!!

Don't give up hope yet! I was absolutely sure I was out when I was actually pregnant with DS!! And I think moody is a good sign.

 

[Cristeena]

TURTLE, My first month using guaifenesin I got preggo!!! I never make much CM AT ALL, and definitely never any EWCM. I was using publix brand (make sure the only ingredient is Guaifenesin, can be any brand), and I would drink 2 tsp 3x daily for about 6 days prior to O including O. GL!!!

 

[Cristeena]

Ugh, my body is SO WEIRD!! HPT at 9dpo was . I have a wicked headache and took a 5 hour nap today. Sore-ish nipples and I'm SUPER weepy. I'm watching One Tree Hill (yay Netflix!) and I'm in tears every few minutes. Stupid show.
I had a HUGE temp spike this morning. I'm waiting for the to show, but so far no hints she's coming. I am holding on to a tiny sliver of hope that, after two years, this could finally be my rainbow baby.
Here's my chart. What do you all think??
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My Ovulation Chart

That looks like the beginning of a triphasic chart!!

Agreed SARAHBEAR, my chart looked the same when I got my BFP! Elevated temps like that arent a guarantee, but they are a good sign usually!!

 

[BlueMoonBubba]

Congrats to all the ladies who got a bfp!!

 

[sarahbear731]

Sarahbear, your chart shows 14dpo but you wrote that it was negative on 9dpo. What is your typical luteal phase. I'd say going up on 14dpo is a great sign.

My LP is usually 13-14 days. Tested this morning and it was a I havent had any hint that the is coming, though. I guess all I can do now is wait. Ill test again in a few days if AF hasnt showed!!

 

[Dazed125]

Happy New Year All

Hopefully by this time next year we will all have our new babies in our arms or in our bellies

My test date is 28 Jan xx

 

[MrsLemon]

im out the witch came this morning

 

[under25ttc]

January 8th please for me

 

[ClandestineTX]

I wonder if I should be moved into the unknown date category? I think I'll be ordering blood tests for hCG and progesterone on Monday or Tuesday if status (late witch and BFNs continue), especially if my temp is still up.