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

[canadabear]

Hi everyone. Stalking this thread for now.. But think I will be joining you all before long.
Sending out to us all.

 

[mwah_xx]

So sorry about the BFN Muah. I know that hurts! But dont count yourself out til fhe witch shows her ugly face!

She's just so late!!! And we've not really done the BD because I've been away so just thinking my body isn't playing right!!

Though yesterday we bought ds a book and I totally didn't read it in the shop just got it on sale and it had lift the flaps.......it's only a how to introduce the idea of a baby to your toddler book! D'oh!xx

 

[n.miller]

Mwah - how late are you? I ended up being 3 days late and all signs of AF we're present at the expected date then disappeared. I know how frustrating it is not know know one way or the other. FX you get your answer soon and it's a BFP.

 

[n.miller]

Things are quiet this weekend here.

Ugh... I hate cd 1. Cramps, bleeding, headache. The needs to hurry up and leave.

 

[jumpingo]

n.miller,

sure is! i am just over here nursing my hangover...

i went out with my husband and a friend of his to another friend's birthday party last night. i had a lot of fun and drank more than 1 or 2 beers for the first time in months, probably, but at the end of the night, a bunch of stuff happened, i got mad and refuse to go out with them anymore. at least they won't be able to take advantage of me and will have to wise up if they want to get their a**es home next time!HA!

 

[macydarling]

N.miller!!! So sorry to hear AF got you. How did I miss that?!? At least we get to spend the TWW with good company again!

Jumpingo~ somehow drama always goes down once everyone has got a few beers in them. Hopefully it blows over! I cant drink like I used to. I gave it up when we got serious about TTC, along with cigarettes (it has been at least 6 mos since I smoked! I lost count! Yay!). My best friend's little boy turned 3 when I had my last AF. I was so disappointed that I had a few drinks. I only had 2 beers and 2 shots but man...I felt it the next day. Pathetic! Lol. I very rarely drink these days, for some reason I just dont care for it much anymore.

 

[n.miller]

Thanks Macy!

I'm on cd 2. I temped this morning using my new thermometer and the numbers just kept going up and up and wouldn't stop. I finally decided it stayed steady long enough and took the thermometer out. Anyone ever have this issue?

 

[mwah_xx]

Mwah - how late are you? I ended up being 3 days late and all signs of AF we're present at the expected date then disappeared. I know how frustrating it is not know know one way or the other. FX you get your answer soon and it's a BFP.

Thank you!! Just over a week late, I just want to know where I stand one way or another, so frustrating!!

 

[canadabear]

Morning ladies.
Mwah- so frustrating waiting for one or the other Not trying to give false hope but it did take me being over a week late to get bfp with ds. Sending your way.

AFM: thinking AF is coming soon as temps staying low now and all other present AF signs are here. I think I am starting to understand my body a bit more this cycle but I am wondering if I am even Oing? Currently still bf ds approx. 2-3 times a day. So wondering if that could be causing problems? I think I have long cycles - around 33-35 days - but O late around cd22-23. not 100% sure of that.. But it makes sense. I am thinking of getting a bunch of opks this month just to check.. But having never used them, where do I start? Any advise?

 

[mwah_xx]

Ahhhh thanks ladies! Will keep hopeful but I honestly think it's my body throwing me for a loop!! Still you never know, off to check with obgyn tomorrow!

Canadabear - I have never used opk but once cd1 hits I'm going to this month so eager to hear any tips as well, I'm considering temping - any tips on that one??

 

[canadabear]

Ahhhh thanks ladies! Will keep hopeful but I honestly think it's my body throwing me for a loop!! Still you never know, off to check with obgyn tomorrow!

Canadabear - I have never used opk but once cd1 hits I'm going to this month so eager to hear any tips as well, I'm considering temping - any tips on that one??

This is my first month temping and haven't been that great at it. Have been told that needs to be after at least 4 hours straight sleep and the same time everyday. So because ds is still waking usually around 5-6 am, I am going to start setting my alarm for 3am to temp then go back to sleep.
As for opks was told to test in the afternoon.. So I will be testing at work at 1:30pm everyday after AF... Though most would say to test starting cd10. I might start a few days after AF stops.. To get in the habit and just to make sure of O date.
Been told also with opks that once you get your line darker than control line.. That usually means O happens day after and then dpo1 is day after that. please anyone if I have this info wrong let me know..

 

[Rhodiolagal]

This is my first month temping and haven't been that great at it. Have been told that needs to be after at least 4 hours straight sleep and the same time everyday.

Yea . . .it's cd2 and I haven't remembered yet, before it's too late. I was at in-laws yesterday and forgot mine. The last thing I wanted to do was ask for a thermometer. I really have no plans to discuss our ttc with the in-laws. They are nice enough but I just don't need the stress.

Coming off of the world cup high now . . . totally good to immerse myself in something else. It's tricky to do when you have to time ovulation, monitor cervical mucus, take your temperature daily, make sure you BD on the right days . . . in that sense AF with all her cramps actually seems like a welcome break.

 

[coolbabe843]

i want to know how this temping thing works, i never done it and wondering for next cycle how to,

 

[dove830]

This is my first month temping. There is really nothing to it. Make sure you use a bbt thermometer, ensure you take it at the same time every day before you even get out of bed or sit up or anything, and after a solid 3 hour block of sleep. Sign up for an account with fertility friend and that's it! FF does everything else for you

 

[canadabear]

This is my first month temping and haven't been that great at it. Have been told that needs to be after at least 4 hours straight sleep and the same time everyday.

Yea . . .it's cd2 and I haven't remembered yet, before it's too late. I was at in-laws yesterday and forgot mine.

I wouldn't worry about starting right at cd1. A lot of people I know on here don't start until after AF is done. But I think I will continue as don't want to get out of habit.
I am setting my alarm for approx. 3am as ds is not patient enough to wait for me to temp before getting up to change/bf him and put him back. I think my temps are off as I have been waking at 5-6 pm then going back to bed and then temping about 1-2 hours later.. Less than ideal!

 

[jumpingo]

as far as i understand (based off FF and playing the "guess what day this person ovulated" chart reading game in the phone app - scored a 75%!) taking your temperature during AF is helpful just to create a better understanding of your average temperature. everyone's average is different, but it helps FF notice the temp rise during O. i'm still waiting for my thermometer to arrive (ordered it forever ago, shipping to japan seems slow lately...) but am planning to start as soon as it gets here. CD5 right now...

 

[jumpingo]

Jumpingo~ somehow drama always goes down once everyone has got a few beers in them. Hopefully it blows over! I cant drink like I used to. I gave it up when we got serious about TTC, along with cigarettes (it has been at least 6 mos since I smoked! I lost count! Yay!). My best friend's little boy turned 3 when I had my last AF. I was so disappointed that I had a few drinks. I only had 2 beers and 2 shots but man...I felt it the next day. Pathetic! Lol. I very rarely drink these days, for some reason I just dont care for it much anymore.

macy,
yeeeaaahhhh, drama always happens. i have a husband with friends who all love to drink but don't worry about getting home later and i usually only have a beer or two so i end up dragging them all home at the end. i'm just over it.

congrats on giving up smoking! i have never smoked and while i definitely drink less than i used to, my husband and i will have a beer with dinner a couple nights a week. it's usually nothing crazy, so the other night when i had quite a few, my body was not having it the next day obviously a BFP would put an end to all of it, but for now i think i'm a "drink til it's pink" kind of girl!

 

[mwah_xx]

Jumpingo~ somehow drama always goes down once everyone has got a few beers in them. Hopefully it blows over! I cant drink like I used to. I gave it up when we got serious about TTC, along with cigarettes (it has been at least 6 mos since I smoked! I lost count! Yay!). My best friend's little boy turned 3 when I had my last AF. I was so disappointed that I had a few drinks. I only had 2 beers and 2 shots but man...I felt it the next day. Pathetic! Lol. I very rarely drink these days, for some reason I just dont care for it much anymore.

macy,
yeeeaaahhhh, drama always happens. i have a husband with friends who all love to drink but don't worry about getting home later and i usually only have a beer or two so i end up dragging them all home at the end. i'm just over it.

congrats on giving up smoking! i have never smoked and while i definitely drink less than i used to, my husband and i will have a beer with dinner a couple nights a week. it's usually nothing crazy, so the other night when i had quite a few, my body was not having it the next day obviously a BFP would put an end to all of it, but for now i think i'm a "drink til it's pink" kind of girl!

I'm definitely a drink til it's pink type of girl!! However ask me in 6 months and I might have changed!!

We'll done on giving up smoking that's tough! I did it 3 years ago and it's still tough ha!

Do you need a special thermometer for temping?

 

[dove830]

Jumpingo~ somehow drama always goes down once everyone has got a few beers in them. Hopefully it blows over! I cant drink like I used to. I gave it up when we got serious about TTC, along with cigarettes (it has been at least 6 mos since I smoked! I lost count! Yay!). My best friend's little boy turned 3 when I had my last AF. I was so disappointed that I had a few drinks. I only had 2 beers and 2 shots but man...I felt it the next day. Pathetic! Lol. I very rarely drink these days, for some reason I just dont care for it much anymore.

macy,
yeeeaaahhhh, drama always happens. i have a husband with friends who all love to drink but don't worry about getting home later and i usually only have a beer or two so i end up dragging them all home at the end. i'm just over it.

congrats on giving up smoking! i have never smoked and while i definitely drink less than i used to, my husband and i will have a beer with dinner a couple nights a week. it's usually nothing crazy, so the other night when i had quite a few, my body was not having it the next day obviously a BFP would put an end to all of it, but for now i think i'm a "drink til it's pink" kind of girl!

I'm definitely a drink til it's pink type of girl!! However ask me in 6 months and I might have changed!!

We'll done on giving up smoking that's tough! I did it 3 years ago and it's still tough ha!

Do you need a special thermometer for temping?

YES!!!! You need a BBT thermometer, should be in any drugstore

 

[jumpingo]

my thermometer arrived today
AF is on her way out, let the party begin!

i want to know how this temping thing works, i never done it and wondering for next cycle how to,

coolbabe, check out fertility friend. there's a free app, or you can just do it on your computer. they have TONS of info and will explain it and make the chart with the data you give it. i love charts and graphs and excel, so i am oddly excited