AUGUST buddies~ Symptom Spotting, Girl Talk & POAS party!

[Cheekygringo]

Well have started getting darker opk, and it's getting close to normal O time so started dtd. at least I have a chance this month now... Though I'm not sure exactly when I'll be testing. I usually poas early.

 

[sweetbliss89]

jump - yeah, it is still a little early, he's lucky haha. I've been ovulating a few days early, CD 12/13 so we still have a chance, my temp didn't jump this morning so we're good. I think Blue's idea for you is a really great one! I'd test 14 DPO and if its positive just do the non alcoholic drinks with nobody knowing. I don't think I'd tell family that early either. If they question you then go with the "cutting back in hopes of getting pregnant in the near future". I hope that they wouldn't question you at all though!

 

[KrissyB]

Curious - I'm kind of in the same boat. I'm leaving for a week long beach vacation with my family tomorrow. I had AF over the weekend, but it was only 1 day of flow with lots of spotting days which is very unusual for me. And my temps have only dipped below last month's cover line once (at what would have been 10dpo). All tests have been BFNs, but I know with my DD I had a very similar irregular period and then it took over a week before I managed to get a bfn (I guess I have really low natural hcg). But on the other hand, I know I've had short LPs lately and dysmenorrhea (painful periods) - and am scheduled for an U/S on Aug 13 to check for cysts/fibroids/endo - So maybe something is just entirely off with my system
So I'm trying to debate if I assume AF is AF and just forget it and enjoy myself or if I give in to the wave of symptoms I've had (I still feel like I'm about to have AF although she's gone for the month already) and assume I'm pregnant.... I really don't want to temp or POAS on vacation either.
And then what, if anything, do I tell the fam? "Oh I think I MIGHT be pregnant" And I want to relax and drink if I can demmit

 

[KrissyB]

Jeez... and I hope your family is less crazy than mine....
I just got off the phone with my parents - they are picking up some beer ahead of time so there's stuff to drink when we get there. They asked we (my DH & I) would like. I answered what my DH would drink... only because I tend not to put myself first and I'll drink anything that's around anyway, he's pickier. And my mother JUMPED on it "What about you?? Do you not want anything? Are you not drinking?!" I just stammered my way through a "I just drink whatever" and tried to move on with the conversation lol. Guess there will be no keeping anything a secret if I do decide not to drink. The burden of being 100% Irish lol.

 

[canadabear]

Krissy: too funny.. Hope it all works out for you! Can just picture your family standing outside the bathroom door waiting for you to test all week
Sending and good luck!

AFM: more cramps, temp is down a bit but restless sleep the last 2 days. not sure what is going on but if AF is coming it sure is taking its time !!

 

[curiousowl]

I'm out already! Before Aug even started! Ugh, seriously. I'm pretty sure I started AF today at 8dpo. (I only say pretty sure since I had light bleeding, definitely more than spotting, last cycle before I got a BFP. If this stops and my temp doesn't drop in the next few days we'll see.) I'm pretty upset but with my chemical last cycle, and traveling to and from Australia I guess things are just screwed up. I'm still not even 100% sure I O'd so who knows. Stupid body. Hoping for a much more normal cycle next time around. Maybe if that happens I could even end up back testing in Aug. Fingers crossed. Good luck to everyone!

 

[jumpingo]

Jeez... and I hope your family is less crazy than mine....
I just got off the phone with my parents - they are picking up some beer ahead of time so there's stuff to drink when we get there. They asked we (my DH & I) would like. I answered what my DH would drink... only because I tend not to put myself first and I'll drink anything that's around anyway, he's pickier. And my mother JUMPED on it "What about you?? Do you not want anything? Are you not drinking?!" I just stammered my way through a "I just drink whatever" and tried to move on with the conversation lol. Guess there will be no keeping anything a secret if I do decide not to drink. The burden of being 100% Irish lol.

i think my mom would approve of less alcohol (she's a nurse and ALWAYS going on and on about how us "young kids" drink too much!) and she'd probably let the connection to TTC slide, purposefully, but it would feel like she's making judgements in her head one way or the other.

my dad would take one look at my expression and just "know" and give me a smile and never say a word either way but then try to find an opportunity to have a just-us heartfelt conversation.

my older brother will make a completely unfiltered observation with no ill-intent, but it will come across that way and his wife will sit there telling him to keep his mouth shut about stuff that's none of his business.

my little brother just got engaged (aka slightly distracted and in loooove) and probably wouldn't even notice. or, at least not enough to put one and one together and actually SAY anything. he's a classic third can't-we-all-just-get-along child.


so yeah, probably just testing on the 2nd and will go from there...

 

[jumpingo]

I'm out already! Before Aug even started! Ugh, seriously. I'm pretty sure I started AF today at 8dpo. (I only say pretty sure since I had light bleeding, definitely more than spotting, last cycle before I got a BFP. If this stops and my temp doesn't drop in the next few days we'll see.) I'm pretty upset but with my chemical last cycle, and traveling to and from Australia I guess things are just screwed up. I'm still not even 100% sure I O'd so who knows. Stupid body. Hoping for a much more normal cycle next time around. Maybe if that happens I could even end up back testing in Aug. Fingers crossed. Good luck to everyone!

awwww curious, don't get too down on yourself. from reading around the boards, it sounds like a lot of people are told to wait a cycle or two to get back on track before trying again...? so now you've got that done! hope you are feeling better...and you are totally still in for august! it's only july 25th! hang in there

 

[Frenchgal]

Welll, bring on August. The witch got me. How are you ladies doing, any good newss ???

 

[canadabear]

I'm out already! Before Aug even started! Ugh, seriously. I'm pretty sure I started AF today at 8dpo. (I only say pretty sure since I had light bleeding, definitely more than spotting, last cycle before I got a BFP. If this stops and my temp doesn't drop in the next few days we'll see.) I'm pretty upset but with my chemical last cycle, and traveling to and from Australia I guess things are just screwed up. I'm still not even 100% sure I O'd so who knows. Stupid body. Hoping for a much more normal cycle next time around. Maybe if that happens I could even end up back testing in Aug. Fingers crossed. Good luck to everyone!

so sorry to hear that curious, I really thought you were still in there with a great chance! Sending you extra for next cycle and more

AFM: Still no sign of , but still cramping and feeling generally emotional and lethargic.. usual signs af is on its way. I would rather just get af started instead of this waiting game if there is no bfp in the works
Just trying to keep hopefull.. am starting to stress about my temps not coming back up either.. feeling very confused, but still hopeful and excited for testing Sat

 

[mwah_xx]

Hi! I'm back after a lovely holiday, really relaxing and some no pressure bd!

I'm on cd11 now but my cycles have been all over the place since coming off the pill so not sure when to start opk, might start now and brace myself for the long haul! Pre-pill my cycle was 33 days, last month it was 42!

Good luck Canada!! And baby dust to everyone else will catch up soon xx

 

[sweetbliss89]

Well CD 12 for me, O should be really close. We BD last night and plan to tomorrow. I should ovulate tomorrow if my body keeps with its latest trend, if not tomorrow then the next day, CD 14. Think our bases will be covered with BD CD 11 and CD 13 if I ovulate on CD 13 or CD 14? We didn't want to BD every day due to DH low but normal counts.

 

[bluefish1980]

Well, we've done all our blood tests (apart from the one I need to do on CD21).

DH phoned up to book in to have tested and he can't get in till 2nd September! Seems like a life time away!

Oh well, another wait - I guess we'll just keep trying in the mean time.

 

[sweetbliss89]

Blue - I felt the same way when my DH went for SA! It was a date like 3 weeks out from when he tried to get in and it felt like a lifetime. Then of course his job sent him away just a few days before his appointment so he had to reschedule it for a week and a half later. I was so irritated but tried to not take it out on him, it wasn't his fault. Of course once he went it and gave them their sample lol he had the results within a few hours. I hope that the wait isn't too excruciating for you and that the time goes by fast!

 

[canadabear]

Getting ready to test tomorrow before we head out on our camping trip for the night. Hope I get the chance to update everyone.... Send some my way ladies..

 

[macydarling]

Good luck Canada! FX!!!!!

 

[Snufkin]

Hello! First cycle trying for #2 and I'll be testing on the 3rd of August (going on a short trip before then and don't want to test before, as it may be too early anyway and I also don't want to get a BFP and then be away from my partner/#1 for a few days...)

Good luck everyone!

 

[stellaluna431]

mwah- glad you had a nice vacation It's always nice to have some no-pressure BD. Hope your cycles regulate soon- we're both in the same boat!

sweetbliss- that sounds like a good plan to me. You're covering all your bases. GL & baby dust

bluefish- waiting time sucks but I'm glad you have your appointments & stuff in the books. Might as well keep trying in the meantime is right- the time's gonna pass either way.

canada- sending baby dust your way! Let us know your test results before you leave!! Have a great vaca

Snufkin- welcome GL and have a great trip. Hope you get your BFP when you come back!! How old is your LO?

 

[smiley4442]

AF got me today, so on to August. Having a mammogram around O so not sure if this will be my month either.

good luck everyone!

 

[Snufkin]

#1 will be 2 in September! She's amazing!