**August 2020 Lucky Testers: 49 Testers - 16 BFPs**

[KitteyKat2010]

Well af arrived this evening. I was expecting it but still a bit sad, but I came to terms with it day’s ago at least. Now to reset and I’ll start doing OPKs in like 7-8 days lol!

been an anxious weekend. I’m worried about back to school and my toddler in a daycare with before and after school kids and us getting sick all fall, and having to keep her home. Some financial anxieties and debts are getting to me. I’m working through ways to repay them and we Are working on a plan, so I hope no one judges us for wanting another baby through it! We want two and aren’t getting younger, just some bad financial moves previously (haha don’t worry we can feed our kids lol). I’m also terrible with money but getting better through this whole thing. Just feeling crazy anxious this weekend. Hoping for some clarity in the next little bit so I can calm down some.

Trust me I think a lot of us (who have kids going to school/daycare) are worried for the Fall. I have two elementary age children and one toddler (thankfully mom will be watching him), it's just going to be a very scary year, I am getting "put down" from some co-workers because I choose to send my kids to school instead of doing school virtually, I just don't want to put my mom in the situation where she has to do virtual school with the two older kids, plus watch the toddler (it would be very difficult for her, she's no spring chicken!)

Sorry that AF got you, fingers crossed for you the next cycle.

We are ttc #4, we are still financially "unstable", lol!! I tell people, as long as the kids are healthy, food is able to be on the table and bills are paid, we are good I feel like the only people who are "financially" stable are the ones who don't have kids!!

 

[Bevziibubble]

@Alligator I'm sorry AF arrived

 

[kksy9b]

Jut popping in to say good morning! I hope everyone has a wonderful Monday and start to their week! I am driving back home today after a wonderful visit with my parents. I'm sure I'll pop on tonight to reply and catch up with everyone from the day. 6 DPO today and I think I'll hold off until at least 10 DPO to test. I went back and checked notes on my youngest and didn't have a super squinter line until 11 DPO (on cheapies) and a positive on a FRER until 13DPO (same as my oldest). So I'm 2/2 of late implanters. I like knowing ahead of time if it's going to be a negative so I can emotionally process, but too many negatives just gets me down. Still feeling good and hopeful for this cycle. Not really any symptoms yet but it's been too early anyways so that's not concerning for me.

I've got kids grabbing at my attention and need to start packing. Hope everyone has a great day today!

 

[Bevziibubble]

I'm glad you had a good time

 

[Alligator]

Thanks for all your kind words ladies, I love this community it's so judgement free! I have definitely learned a lesson in terms of finances and debt and I'm looking forward to getting on a good payment plan and building back up. It's hard to admit, but I know it doesn't make me a bad person or bad mom. We all have our struggles, and I'm doing my best to get back on track! Crazy how fast those things can spiral out of control.

AF is also making me feel icky so I'm sure that's affecting my mood.

 

[Bevziibubble]

I love this community too. It's so kind and supportive

 

[Hevalouaddict]

My glow app claimed this was a positive opk... I’ve used this brand before so I know how dark the positive goes and this ain’t it

 

[MrsKatie]

@Alligator, oh my gosh don’t worry about judgment here!! I feel so self-conscious talking about TTC another baby when we’ve literally lost 80% of our income because of this god awful never ending pandemic... DH is a bar manager and we were absolutely thriving and now it’s shut until there’s some kind of treatment or vaccine. There’s just no way around it. It’s awful. I am also terrible about money (my dad always made a ton so I never even had to think about it and he also pretty much got us everything we ever wanted, which turns out to be NOT a good thing long-term...). I have gotten 1,000x better in the last decade thanks to DH, who is super careful and organized with money (and with everything).

have you followed the Dave Ramsay system? You’ll feel so much better and in control! Can’t recommend him enough.

 

[Bevziibubble]

That doesn't look positive

 

[doggylover]

Thanks for all your kind words ladies, I love this community it's so judgement free! I have definitely learned a lesson in terms of finances and debt and I'm looking forward to getting on a good payment plan and building back up. It's hard to admit, but I know it doesn't make me a bad person or bad mom. We all have our struggles, and I'm doing my best to get back on track! Crazy how fast those things can spiral out of control.

AF is also making me feel icky so I'm sure that's affecting my mood.

Sorry you feel yuck

View attachment 1085893 My glow app claimed this was a positive opk... I’ve used this brand before so I know how dark the positive goes and this ain’t it

Dunno how they could say that’s positive!

@Alligator, oh my gosh don’t worry about judgment here!! I feel so self-conscious talking about TTC another baby when we’ve literally lost 80% of our income because of this god awful never ending pandemic... DH is a bar manager and we were absolutely thriving and now it’s shut until there’s some kind of treatment or vaccine. There’s just no way around it. It’s awful. I am also terrible about money (my dad always made a ton so I never even had to think about it and he also pretty much got us everything we ever wanted, which turns out to be NOT a good thing long-term...). I have gotten 1,000x better in the last decade thanks to DH, who is super careful and organized with money (and with everything).

have you followed the Dave Ramsay system? You’ll feel so much better and in control! Can’t recommend him enough.

Im so sorry about DH’s job. This pandemic has really screwed so many people, it’s horrendous.

 

[Alligator]

View attachment 1085893 My glow app claimed this was a positive opk... I’ve used this brand before so I know how dark the positive goes and this ain’t it

That doesn't look positive to me! Strange!

 

[Alligator]

@Alligator, oh my gosh don’t worry about judgment here!! I feel so self-conscious talking about TTC another baby when we’ve literally lost 80% of our income because of this god awful never ending pandemic... DH is a bar manager and we were absolutely thriving and now it’s shut until there’s some kind of treatment or vaccine. There’s just no way around it. It’s awful. I am also terrible about money (my dad always made a ton so I never even had to think about it and he also pretty much got us everything we ever wanted, which turns out to be NOT a good thing long-term...). I have gotten 1,000x better in the last decade thanks to DH, who is super careful and organized with money (and with everything).

have you followed the Dave Ramsay system? You’ll feel so much better and in control! Can’t recommend him enough.

Ugh I remember you saying about DHs job. So stressful. This pandemic is the worst!

I have heard of him but not looked into it. Once I've gotten things stabilized a bit I am starting a strict budget, I've heard You Need a Budget is good? I'll look more into his method also!

 

[Deethehippy]

Could I have opinions please - today I have the start of EWCM, I'm only on CD12 and usually ovulate between CD16-19. I have no OPK's in the house and said I'd be laid back about things but would you BD when you see the EWCM or wait until nearer the expected time? It's usual for me to have EWCM for a few days. Of course we could just BD every day from now until CD19 but that never works out in reality because me and OH seem to burn out and the weather is unbearably hot here atm. Trying not to over think it but not sure the best plan of action...OPK's should arrive tomorrow or soon after.

 

[MrsKatie]

@Alligator, I have looked at so many things and I really think Dave Ramsay is the best. You got this!!

@Deethehippy - I follow ewcm above all else. I’d start BDing for sure! My ewcm started at cd10 this cycle so I just started from then. Good luck!!!

 

[Jft1]

@Deethehippy my ewcm started on cd13 and I didn't o until cd17. Can you try every 2nd day so you don't burn out?

 

[Nixnax]

@Deethehippy I'd start the BD'ing now. I don't get EWCM so can't go by it, but most people do. Good luck.

Thank you all for your kind words. I've been on the sofa all day trying to get comfortable and it's not worked. Im finding cold showers a god send at the moment. I've had 4 today.

 

[MrsKatie]

@Nixnax, I swear by cold showers!

@Jft1 congratulations again! Any more tests to share?

 

[Bevziibubble]

That sounds so painful @Nixnax

 

[Jft1]

@Nixnax I hope you feel better soon!

@MrsKatie Thank you so much lovely.

Here's this morning, my evening tests are always darker but I've not tested tonight. For 13dpo it's pretty dark!

 

[Bevziibubble]

Great lines!