32 and TTC #1

[sekhmet2013]

I don't know if I've had any symptoms. Since this is my first cycle, I'm just now beginning to pay attention to all the things my body does and at what times. My boobs aren't sore yet, though I usually have sore boobs prior to AF. I've been extra tired, although that could be due to my day-to-day activities.

I'm testing Sunday, and AF is due Thursday. In my (extensive internet) research I've seen lots of positives at 11 dpo, for women who were preggers. Based on their numbers of those who submitted results, 78.4% show at least a faint positive by that date. https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test/dpo-chart.php?dpo=11

Ultimately, I'll play it by ear.

Yeah, all of my symptom spotting is really up for interpretation. This is only my 3rd cycle off of BCP, so I'm sure my hormones are still working things out. I still have a lot of creamy CM, and this morning my temperature jumped way up. And it was the same time after 7 hours of undisturbed sleep.

Since I typically have a 12 day luteal phase, I'm going to actually test tomorrow.

 

[starluck]

Yay for testing this weekend! I hope we see a bunch of BFPs here

This morning I had some brown spotting and cramps (along with lower back ache, fatigue, emotional, and other PMS symptoms), so I thought AF was on her way and put a tampon in. I cried and went to the store to buy more tampons and preg tests for next month. Well, a few hours later my cramps stopped and the spotting stopped. I think I am 11 dpo today and I read that implantation can take place up to 12 dpo, so I have my fingers crossed that it was implantation!!! I might have had a little temperature dip this morning too, but it's hard to tell because I just started temping midway through this cycle so I have no comparison charts. I have my fingers crossed am praying that this is a baby!

 

[starluck]

MnGmakes: I'm sure there were still some little swimmers around when miss eggie was released

Enigma: Oh, we're DPO buddies! I *think* I've had symptoms, but it could also be all in my head. I woke up one morning with a terrible metallic taste in my mouth, my nipples have been sore, and I've had a lot of creamy CM. But who knows. You're testing on Sunday? I feel like it's too early... is it possible to get a BFP 11 DPO? Oh man, if you test I might, too!

Oh, and Orange is the New Black is a great show!!

I agree that most men are not into the details. If I tell my hubby too much he gets all anxious and feels pressured. He'd much rather do NTNP, but I'm too impatient for a little one to do that! He knows I temp, but isn't really interested in the details.

starluck: Good luck with testing Sunday or Monday!!

Welcome Joy! Good for you for being proactive about testing. If there's something wrong it's definitely better the earlier you know.

Hoping to see some BFPs in this thread soon.

metallic taste, sore nipples, and creamy CM are all great signs! FX!!

 

[sekhmet2013]

metallic taste, sore nipples, and creamy CM are all great signs! FX!!

Thanks!! I hope you're right and that they're signs of pregnancy!

Light cramping and spotting are even better signs! I haven't had the slightest hint of implantation, so I'm a bit worried that I'm out. When are you going to test? Fx for you for a BFP!!

 

[MnGmakes3]

How's everyone been to today??

AFM, I've had a minor headache all day and kinda just feeling funny. Almost nauseous like.
My usual soda craving is on schedule though (yes I crave all things sugar and sour a week before AF) so I don't know what to think at this point.
Maybe tomorrow will bring a real symptom.

 

[JoyofMyLife]

Good luck to all you ladies testing this weekend! Please keep us posted on the results.

I had my HSG this morning and it was a little painful, but not too bad. My hubby just left for a bachelor party/camping trip this weekend and I'm on CD 11 so I'm a little worried we're going to miss my fertile window. The Dr. said to wait a few days to BD so we weren't able to get busy before he left. Since he's only 30 mins. away I told him I might stop by for a quicky tomorrow, but we'll see. It'll be embarassing to show up to all these guys and be like "don't mind me, I'm just here for sperm"...LOL!

 

[MnGmakes3]

Good luck to all you ladies testing this weekend! Please keep us posted on the results.

I had my HSG this morning and it was a little painful, but not too bad. My hubby just left for a bachelor party/camping trip this weekend and I'm on CD 11 so I'm a little worried we're going to miss my fertile window. The Dr. said to wait a few days to BD so we weren't able to get busy before he left. Since he's only 30 mins. away I told him I might stop by for a quicky tomorrow, but we'll see. It'll be embarassing to show up to all these guys and be like "don't mind me, I'm just here for sperm"...LOL!

that made me LOL!


I bet he wouldn't mind a quickie in the midst of a sausage fest!

 

[MnGmakes3]

Good luck to all the testers this weekend! Hope there's lots of bfps when I come back Sunday!

Have a fun weekend ladies!

 

[MamaBear23]

Hello everyone! I am also 32 and TTC #1. I'd love to join the discussion! Can relate to a lot of what I am reading here. I graduated with a PhD and waited to get married till I was 29, and then waited till I had a good job to start TTC. And now it seems like it's taking forever! We have been trying for about 5 months now, which I know can be normal, but it is so frustrating! It's all I can think about! What makes it worse is that I want 4 kids, and at 32, I feel like my time is running out! Last month I ovulated 2 days late and then AF was a WHOLE WEEK late, and I am never late! Talk about disappointing! Well, I'm on CD 11 now and supposed to ovulate on 7/24, so I am trying to be patient. Lots of luck to everyone this month!!

 

[sekhmet2013]

Welcome MamaBear!

Well, I tested this morning. It was a BFN. I know 10 DPO seems early, but I only have a 12 day luteal phase, so I'd think it would be positive by now if I was pregnant. Not even the faintest line... ugh.

 

[MamaBear23]

Don't stress yet, sekhmet! When I was getting BFNs last month despite being almost a week late, I researched the crap out of that! Haha. Apparently, for a lot of ppl, the hcg level is not high enough to be detected by HPTs until after your missed period (even tho the HPTs claim otherwise). Some blogs that I read had women who were several months pregnant (and in some cases, feeling the baby move) were STILL getting BFNs! I know it's hard to balance being hopeful yet realistic, but I am learning it's so important to be open-minded and patient (even tho I suck at it! Hahaha). FX for you!

 

[sekhmet2013]

Thanks MamaBear. Today my temp plummeted and I have AF like cramps. I think I'm officially out this month.

How's everyone else??

 

[Enigma1121]

Thanks MamaBear. Today my temp plummeted and I have AF like cramps. I think I'm officially out this month.

How's everyone else??

I too tested this morning. Le sigh. I should've waited. AF is scheduled to come Thursday so I guess we'll see. FX for us both!

 

[starluck]

Joyofmylife, That is too funny, but something I would absolutely do myself! And I am also sure he wouldn't mind getting some!!

Welcome MamaBear! Best of luck to you this month

Sorry AF got you Sekhmet and Enigma

AFM, AF came in the early morning hours on Saturday as we got back from the wedding we attended. Sigh. All of the signs were good! I never, ever have any spotting before AF shows. I was feeling pretty down, but my husband lifted my spirits up. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens this cycle! I'm going to be charting my temps this cycle, so I'm hoping to learn some valuable info. I think my luteal phase is just a little short (10-11 days), so it will be good to chart and really see what's happening.

 

[JoyofMyLife]

Welcome MamaBear! We're both on the same CD so we can be cycle buddies this month! I know what you mean about TTC being all you can think about. I find myself getting so distracted throughout the day...googling every symptom and trying to find some hope that what I'm experiencing will lead to a BFP. These forums are a great source of support to help know that we're not going through this alone.

Enigma and Sekhmet, don't lose hope yet for this month. You're not officially out until AF arrives. FX for you both!

Starluck, sorry about AF showing up. Isn't it weird how our bodies play tricks on us when we're TTC? I've noticed all kinds of new symptoms each month that I haven't had before and always get my hopes up for a BFP. I wonder if we're just more aware of what's going on with our bodies or if TTC actually causes physical symptoms???

 

[MamaBear23]

Welcome MamaBear! We're both on the same CD so we can be cycle buddies this month! I know what you mean about TTC being all you can think about. I find myself getting so distracted throughout the day...googling every symptom and trying to find some hope that what I'm experiencing will lead to a BFP. These forums are a great source of support to help know that we're not going through this alone.

Enigma and Sekhmet, don't lose hope yet for this month. You're not officially out until AF arrives. FX for you both!

Starluck, sorry about AF showing up. Isn't it weird how our bodies play tricks on us when we're TTC? I've noticed all kinds of new symptoms each month that I haven't had before and always get my hopes up for a BFP. I wonder if we're just more aware of what's going on with our bodies or if TTC actually causes physical symptoms???

I'd love to be buddies, Joy! It is nice to know that others are going through the same thing! Yep, I am constantly looking up stuff throughout the day to figure out when I should be testing, when would I be likely to get a positive, early preg symptoms, all of that! I've already bought Nana and Papa onesies to give to my parents when I find out and will tell them right away! And then I try to figure out when to tell them since some of my friends know we are trying and I would tell them right away, but have to tell my mom first! I feel like all this planning ahead is just jinxing me! Haha. DH is trying to be supportive but I don't think he understands exactly what I'm going thru - I have 0 bio kids and he has a 12yo son. (My hubs is also 40 sekhmet!). He thinks I should look at the blessing of having a stepson, and while I do love him and get along really well with him for the most part, I feel like it is COMPLETELY different from having your own kid.

A little more about me - I want a girl so bad! It is tough being the only girl in the house and I want to play dolls/house/my little ponies instead of watching baseball games!! That being said, I would love having a baby whether it is a boy or girl! Also - I am dying to have twins! Everyone calls me crazy, but I think it would be so cool! My dad is a twin and my grandma actually had 2 sets of twins (within the first 5 of her 11 kids!), so it definitely runs in the fam! I've heard it skips a generation - and NONE of my 28 cousins have them, so I figure I have a pretty good chance!! And, DH was a twin in utero (other one did not survive), and he has twin nieces! Also, I want at least 4 kids...I only have 1 sib who I am estranged from, and I would love for my kids to have a large built-in support system!

Well, I guess for now I'm focusing on being a good stepmom and doggy mom to Daisy (white) and Pickles (black), my pups in my pic, who I treat like my babies! Oh, and working on eating healthy and exercising more consistently so we can make a baby!

Good luck to everyone!

 

[crystlmcd]

Thanks MamaBear. Today my temp plummeted and I have AF like cramps. I think I'm officially out this month.

How's everyone else??

I too tested this morning. Le sigh. I should've waited. AF is scheduled to come Thursday so I guess we'll see. FX for us both!

I caved and tested this morning too and BFN. It's still early so I'm not out yet but I don't know why I torture myself like this.

 

[sekhmet2013]

Tested again this AM because my temp is back above coverline. By 12 DPO last cycle it was way below. But it was a BFN.

I know I've only been really trying for 3 months so I feel like I shouldn't complain. But I am so ready to be a mommy and those negative tests are just painful.

 

[starluck]

Tested again this AM because my temp is back above coverline. By 12 DPO last cycle it was way below. But it was a BFN.

I know I've only been really trying for 3 months so I feel like I shouldn't complain. But I am so ready to be a mommy and those negative tests are just painful.

I understand how you feel sekhmet, I feel the same! I finally feel ready to be a mommy and now we just have to do our best and play the waiting game. In the meantime, try to focus on other stuff too - I've been trying to focus more on what I already have in my life - my fantastic, loving hubby and our adorable terrier mix. I love these two beyond measure and focusing my energy on them and my hobby really helps xoxo

 

[JoyofMyLife]

Sorry Sekhmet, I know how hard it is but you're not out till af arrives. It sounds promising that your temp is going back up so don't get discouraged yet!

MamaBear, my dad is a twin too and I have always wanted to have twins myself! My dad is a fraternal twin and supposedly fraternals are hereditary since you're genetically prone to release two eggs (according to google ;-) so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I might be blessed with two little bundles. We don't have any other twins in the family besides my dad and uncle so it could have just been a fluke, but a girl can hope right?!