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

[sweetbliss89]

We'll sweet bliss, you never know. Might just be your month! Fingers crossed anyway. Where's your fat feeling? With my first I had a feeling like my uterus was really hard...it was quite early on, before I had missed my period, and it was definitely worse just after eating or when I was sitting down in a way that would put pressure on that area. I thought it may be bloat at the time as I was visiting my German family and I was eating so. much. meat. but it wasn't. Definitely baby. I'm having the same feeling now, so I'm very hopeful. It's a bit lower down than a normal bloat would be?

If I am pregnant this month then I'd be due the week my SOS gran turns 90, wouldn't that be lovely?

I hope you're right. I am just so afraid to get my hopes up at all. My bloating feels like my lower stomach area, but not quite as low as my uterus I don't think. That is exciting that you're having the same symptom that you had when you got your BFP! I hope you get it this month! How many dpo are you now? I'll definitely test with you Monday!

 

[Mintastic]

Kat - doesn't sound crazy to me. My dog is the same way. DH and I are planning a trip for the first week in Sept. and just last night I said "are you sure you want to go abroad? Maybe we could just go hiking someplace local so we can take Lexi - look at her." -she was making a really cute sad face.

AFM,
Exhausted today. DH woke me up at 2am for sex - not BDing - just sex since I am not even remotely fertile. I wanted to say no but figured how can I complain that he doesn't do it enough around fertile days if I say I am too tired now. It was fun so I am glad I woke up but soooo sleepy.
Also annoyed because I feel like he only initiates when he has had a few drinks which is irritating and makes me kind of sad. Anyone else's partner like that?

 

[dustergrl]

Mint, my DH only initiates by saying "let's go to bed." I'm not even sure what foreplay is anymore! I could go for a whole day of sexing up/teasing before DTD, or at least more than "let's go to bed". If I don't get a "let's go to bed", I'm the one initiating once in bed!

My DH used to be the way you are mentioning, however my DH also started to take the drinking too far. And when the sex happened, it took fooooorevvvvver- tiring and bordering on painful by the time it was over! But we have talked about the drinking and it has been addressed (though it's hard for him)- and I guess I'm complaining but I'd rather have what I have now... have you talked to your DH about it?

At least you had fun! That's important in the process too.

 

[hunni12]

Y'all is it weird that im sitting in front of this fan blowing and my boobs are aching from it, I noticed it happening yesterday when the windows were down in the car but they are not sore to touch?

Im thinking its all in my head huh

 

[macydarling]

I have been really bloated too, especially lower in my pelvic area and lower belly. It's really bad...it looks like I have a bump. Sadly I get bloated every cycle, but usually not this bad until the day before AF. No symptoms really. I have been in a great mood which I can only attribute to not seeing BFNs day after day...really getting the urge to POAS though...

 

[Mintastic]

Duster - true about the fun! I tried talking to him about it once but the conversation went like this- me:"you only initiate after drinking - it makes me feel like you aren't attracted to me otherwise." Him: "that's not true." - end of conversation. I should probably try again!

 

[dustergrl]

Duster - true about the fun! I tried talking to him about it once but the conversation went like this- me:"you only initiate after drinking - it makes me feel like you aren't attracted to me otherwise." Him: "that's not true." - end of conversation. I should probably try again!

Mint- maybe, heh. Or if he does initiate sober, make sure you let him know you appreciate that!

 

[AugustBride6]

Kat - doesn't sound crazy to me. My dog is the same way. DH and I are planning a trip for the first week in Sept. and just last night I said "are you sure you want to go abroad? Maybe we could just go hiking someplace local so we can take Lexi - look at her." -she was making a really cute sad face.

AFM,
Exhausted today. DH woke me up at 2am for sex - not BDing - just sex since I am not even remotely fertile. I wanted to say no but figured how can I complain that he doesn't do it enough around fertile days if I say I am too tired now. It was fun so I am glad I woke up but soooo sleepy.
Also annoyed because I feel like he only initiates when he has had a few drinks which is irritating and makes me kind of sad. Anyone else's partner like that?

I could have written this post myself! DH woke me up at 1am. I turned him down at first. Then realized I was wide awake so I might as well cash in! He claims he can last longer after he's been drinking. Men!

 

[fairyy]

RANT ALERT!

I'll start by saying I really do love my husband, but I also really want to clobber him with a baseball bat right now!

I've been so good about temping and doing the OPK's this month. He knew this was "go" week and promised to handle business. (We had this talk because it's a chore getting him to BD. He's always tired or stressed or bla bla bla) I had the + opk on Monday and yesterday evening's test was -. I had some cramping yesterday at work so I was pretty confident I was ovulating. We go to bed lastnight and my poor, little DH was just too tired. Are you freaking kidding me?! I am done! I told him I am not charting anymore and if he wants to start taking things a little more seriously he can learn the ropes. Should it really be such a chore to get your husband to have sex with you?

I'm no fortune teller but I am pretty confident that I will be TOO TIRED to clean, do laundry or make dinner for the next few days. I'll definitely be too exhausted to take care of his needs. Just give me my glass of wine and leave me alone!

Oh my man is just the same. I hate him during the fertile week when he says he is tired to BD.

 

[mwah_xx]

HAPPY AUGUST! (Well it is where I am!)

 

[Bug222]

yay August- now time for some BFPs!!!

 

[KatO79]

Kat - doesn't sound crazy to me. My dog is the same way. DH and I are planning a trip for the first week in Sept. and just last night I said "are you sure you want to go abroad? Maybe we could just go hiking someplace local so we can take Lexi - look at her." -she was making a really cute sad face.

Oh good, so I'm not the only one who feels guilty leaving my furbaby behind

My DH thinks I'm a bit nuts. Especially since his parents are planning on putting her in her harness and on a really long rope in the garden when the weather is nice so she can explore and catch bugs. I just think she'll miss me I'm so not looking forward to tomorrow night when we pack her stuff, put her in her carrier (which she hates) and after arriving and staying for a few hours, leave her while she gives me *that look* I'm gonna probably cry and make his parents uncomfortable. I'm already crying a bit over just the thought

 

[macydarling]

Kat~ I am the same way with my kitties. I wont even go on an overnight trip because Im afraid they would miss me too much! They are rescues too!

I had a nightmare last night that I woke up and AF came early. The horror! But this bloating usually means one thing...AF is coming...hope not!

 

[macydarling]

Update: the past two mornings I have gotten dizzy while doing my yoga workout. I have done them a billion times over the past year so it is kind of weird that would randomly happen. I dont know if dizziness is a sign anyway, but it is not my usual PMS. Not gonna lie, I really want to go pick up some tests but I know it's pointless since it wont even be FMU...and Im scared of the inevitable BFN...

 

[KatO79]

Update: the past two mornings I have gotten dizzy while doing my yoga workout. I have done them a billion times over the past year so it is kind of weird that would randomly happen. I dont know if dizziness is a sign anyway, but it is not my usual PMS. Not gonna lie, I really want to go pick up some tests but I know it's pointless since it wont even be FMU...and Im scared of the inevitable BFN...

FX macy I have heard some women experience dizziness when they're pregnant. Bloating can also be a sign of pregnancy but it's probably a tough call to make until you get that as it's also a PMS sign. Here's hoping for you

Glad to know of yet another who hates leaving their furbabies behind I'm really bad with my girl. It's just because she's so shy and afraid of people. DH, myself and his parents are also very sure that her previous owner hit her. She used to be so afraid every time we'd try to pet her, like she thought we were going to hit her The woman who had her sounded like an awful person. She just showed up at the shelter one day with our cat and another one and told them either the shelter takes them NOW or she'll throw them out on the streets The woman at the shelter told us they suspected physical abuse as well. So yeah, she's wary of strangers until she's sure they aren't going to hurt her, it's very sad but she's getting better and better

AFM: I'm 19 dpo and temp is still around 37 celsius so no sign of AF just yet. Still experiencing the occasional light cramps (much lighter than AF ones), breast pains ect. Not tired at all which is what usually happens when AF is on her way. I usually can't get through the day without napping for 1-1½ hours the 3 days or so before AF arrives. No chips cravings like I usually get the 3 days before AF either where I eat like ½-1 whole bag a day This may be TMI but no blood yet at my cervix either. Here's hoping it's all good and that is just around the corner I'll definitely be pissed if she shows up and will start a rant

 

[macydarling]

Kat~ That is sooo terrible about your furbaby's previous owner. People like that make me sick. Im so glad she has you now!!!

When is your AF due? Or did you already miss it??

I was soo incredibly tired driving to work this morning I felt like I was in a fog. I went to bed at like 8:30 so there is no reason for me to be so tired! Also not typical of PMS. It is so hard not to get your hopes up! I think I will buy some FRERs on the way home from work and take one tomorrow (if I can wait that long). Hi Im Macy and Im a POAS addict.

 

[KatO79]

Kat~ That is sooo terrible about your furbaby's previous owner. People like that make me sick. Im so glad she has you now!!!

When is your AF due? Or did you already miss it??

I was soo incredibly tired driving to work this morning I felt like I was in a fog. I went to bed at like 8:30 so there is no reason for me to be so tired! Also not typical of PMS. It is so hard not to get your hopes up! I think I will buy some FRERs on the way home from work and take one tomorrow (if I can wait that long). Hi Im Macy and Im a POAS addict.

AF was due the 27th (most likely) or the 28th of July so I missed my period and I'm otherwise super regular so this is odd Hoping it's a good sign

 

[macydarling]

I thought you had missed it...sorry, I get confused with all the lovely ladies on here! OMG Im so excited for you! This has to be it since you're usually regular! Ahhhh!!! How are you not testing right this minute?!? Lol.

 

[sweetbliss89]

I am SO glad I'm not the only one who is attached to their furchild(ren)!!!! I love my dogs so much haha. We went to Disney last December and stayed off sight in a pet friendly hotel just so we could take them. DH is just as bad as me when it comes to them but he would never admit it.

Kat - I would be POAS every morning if I were you! This has to be it! You could start this month off with our first BFP

Macy - Normally I'd encourage you to wait but it is only 4 days before your AF so I feel like using an FRER wouldn't be such a bad thing Try to wait until FMU though and let us know the results ASAP! Your symptoms are so promising!


AFM - I really don't know how this month will turn out for me. I don't have any crazy strong symptoms. Some bloating here and there, every night when I get in bed I end up feeling super bloated, heart burn here and there, exhausted yesterday, and some mild cramping at times but that is about it. 7 more days until AF is due, 3 until I probably won't be able to hold out on testing.

 

[caringo]

Sigh...CD 55 and still no sign of ovulation I know I need to see the doc but I'm afraid I'll have to get a bunch of tests or something, and we have to pay for everything out of pocket until our (high) deductible is met...why can't my body just behave normally?!