BD'ing my butt off--whose in it for November??

[mackjess]

I'm gonna start opks tomorrow too- will only be cd9 but like you ladies I'm terrified I miss it as my cycles still a bit odd after my ectopic. I think in a way it will be therapeutic starting them early anyways as I will feel like I'm actually doing something. I'm also taking my prenatals, plus evening primrose oil to help with my cervical mucus.. And eating lots of oily fish to help with cm also! But that's about it! Oh and of course I'm making myself as desirable as possible for hubby, just to keep things fun.. So lots of biking waxing and leg shaving going on this week too! Hahaha tmi probably I know! What cycle days are you girls?? Gnomette hello! How are you getting on?? You could try Angus cactus to help regulatr you? I've heard that's good xxx

HAHAH! Bikini waxing! You are dedicated. LOL, I did one of those a few weeks ago because I had a coupon for it. It was terrible, it hurt so bad when I was leaving that I was seeing spots. And I'm not very hairy, the technician even said that and that it wouldn't be bad for me. OMG I almost died. The DH was all excited about it and I told him if he came near me or tried to touch me I'd rip his arm off. lol. The next day it was better, and smooth but I think it hurts too bad to ever do it again.

And I like seeing my faint line on the OPK and watching it get darker. I feel like I'm doing something, and it actually relaxes me enough that we probably BD more even though I'm not trying to BD yet if that makes sense. Keeps me from being too anxious.

And I haven't heard anything about baby aspirin and am curious as well. What does that do? I'm taking prenatals and fish oil, and slightly increased thyroid meds. I'm not temping because my thyroid doc says it can be a pain to get accurate BBTs if you are hypo thyroid and he actually recommended the cheap OPK sticks on Amazon.

 

[Dollybird]

Haha yeh it agony but worth it. And believe it or not, once you've had a few the pain isn't so bad- almost like you get used to it. Got my legs waxed for my honeymoon though and that was hellish! Definitely NOT worth it.. Will stick to just shaving those. Lol. I kinda let those things fall by the wayside when im on af, so I had cultivated quite a lot of leg stubble.. Definitely not good for baby making situations! Hahaha. I've not used opks before- temped for awhile, but I usually just go by my period tracker and ewcm- and I can usually feel myself ovulating if that makes sense. But thought I'd use the opks this time so I know what dpo I am. Not temping this time it just stresses me out and I overanalyse my charts xxx

 

[Burt]

Burt how many DPO are you?

I dont even know if i have ov'd yet!! Its all extremely weird. Im only on cd11 but i have had ewcm from cd5 i usually dont get ewcm until cd10 then ov on cd14. I have only used opk's twice and one of those times was the month i had my chemical pregnancy, so thats how i have worked out my ov day. I think i am all over the place! If it doesnt regulate by December, i will be buying some opk's.

 

[krystinab]

so I am a waxing whore...I cant help it. I usually go for the french bikini or a brazilian if I am feeling randy...LOL But last month when I got the Brazilian I felt like it was much easier for the sperm to leaks out...sorry TMI...LOL so I will stick to the French

Burt that is so frustrating! Maybe you can check you cervix that is a good indicator for me!

Dolly Im wiht you girl- no temping for me either, its stressful!

Mackjess-Here is some info on baby asprin:

If you are trying to conceive (ttc) then you may find that taking baby aspirin can help your fertility. Of course, aspirin has other benefits such as reducing fever, relieving pain, and its benefits to the cardiovascular system. Many people who suffer from heart problems take aspirin every day. Even if you don’t have any of these problems, taking a daily aspirin could help your chances of getting pregnant. It is important to talk with your health care provider before you begin to take aspirin or any other drug.

If you have had a miscarriage in the past then you may benefit significantly from taking baby aspirin. Nevertheless, even if you have not had a miscarriage taking aspirin could prevent a miscarriage from occurring because of a uterus that does not have a sufficient lining. Some women have antiphospholipid antibodies, which are related to problems with coagulation. If clotting is causing problems with fetal blood flow then a baby aspirin may be enough to reduce the clotting.

Another benefit of baby aspirin for your fertility is that it is believed to increase blood flow to the uterus and ovaries. This has not been researched sufficiently as of yet, however a baby aspirin could potentially help and certainly will not hurt. Most doctors will not give you the okay to continue taking aspirin while pregnant so you should talk with your doctor once you become pregnant to see if it is time to stop taking aspirin.

Choosing aspirin is simple because it is all the same. Just make sure you don’t choose a bottle that has more than 81 mg per tablet. The brand is not important, but the dosage is. Baby aspirin may come in chewable form or else you can take adult aspirin in a low dose form. Remember, although the pills are small you only need one per day. Don’t take too many or you could cause problems. Please make sure you talk with your doctor before beginning an aspirin regimen

 

[mackjess]

Wow! Thanks for all the info on the baby aspirin! I had no idea.

And I don't think there is really such a thing as TMI on this site sweetie, that's what we are on here for!

 

[Dollybird]

Haha I think we can throw tmi to the wind- once you've talked about your cervix position and cm nothing else really seems tmi! Lol. I go Brazilian normally too- but your maybe right about the whole "stuff leaking out more easily"... Food for thought! Thanks for the info on the aspirin I think I might start it.. Did u check with your doc before you started taking it or did you just start it anyways? Xxx

 

[krystinab]

Haha I think we can throw tmi to the wind- once you've talked about your cervix position and cm nothing else really seems tmi! Lol. I go Brazilian normally too- but your maybe right about the whole "stuff leaking out more easily"... Food for thought! Thanks for the info on the aspirin I think I might start it.. Did u check with your doc before you started taking it or did you just start it anyways? Xxx

I asked my DR and she said that it was fine. I would suggest asking. I have only one friend who got adverse results and ended up with an ulser. Other than that I have only heard good things...

 

[jabish]

Me...I'm deffinately in..I feel like this will be my month also...I am having my first period since my miscarriage and am on clomid 150 mg ....and more than ready to go!!!!!!!!...lets do it girls!!!...we got this

 

[Pray2bBlessed]

Krystin what are the benefits of the baby aspirin?? I hear a lt of girls taking it and wonder if I should too? Xxx

Baby aspirin can help prevent blood clotting which can cut off the babies blood supply, and can also increase blood flow to the uterus helping created thicker lining.

https://www.babyhopes.com/articles/reasons-to-use-baby-aspirin-if-you-are-trying-to-conceive.html

I know I started taking BA after my second MC after the specialist I was seeing suggested it. I had a healthy pregnancy the first month I started taking it. This last time I had forgot to start taking it, and I got pregnant the first month we were NTNP, and I had another MC. so I am taking it again!

 

[carebear1981]

Ugh! I'm allergic to aspirin... And ibuprofen. The only painkiller I can take is tylenol. I suck... Lol!
I'm on CD5... The wait is forever! Somebody please move this month along!

 

[Dollybird]

Aw carebear I know how u feel. I'm cd9 today. Just want the weekend to come along so that I'm in my "fertile stage" and I can get cracking! Lol. Started my opks already just to feel like I'm doing something.
I might ask my doc about the baby aspirin. Sounds very logical to take it xxx

 

[krystinab]

Hey ladies good morning!

Dolly you are doing something What type of OPKs do you use?

Carebear that sucks you cant have asprin BUT you prob dont need it! Where are you in your cycle?

AFM, CD9 we are doing SMEP so there will be a lot of for the next 10 days....LOL I am going to start using OPKs tomorrow. I only have like 4 left; hopefully thats all I will need.

Good luck ladies! Hopefulley we will see some BFP soon!!

 

[MommyNikki]

Good luck to everyone, 8 days left of october, then everyone can bust out their bfp tests during november!

 

[Dollybird]

Woo mommy Nikki let's hope you're right! Krystin I'm using first response ones just now but have clearblue digital ones ordered off amazon that should come in the next couple of days- I'm thinking they will be easier for me to use. What you using? My opk yesterday was stark white, but today a feint line.. I know that's classed as neg but wonder if it means my lh is starting to build up? Xxx

 

[krystinab]

Woo mommy Nikki let's hope you're right! Krystin I'm using first response ones just now but have clearblue digital ones ordered off amazon that should come in the next couple of days- I'm thinking they will be easier for me to use. What you using? My opk yesterday was stark white, but today a feint line.. I know that's classed as neg but wonder if it means my lh is starting to build up? Xxx

I use the CBE digis. They are expensive but accurate.

 

[Dollybird]

Cool. I'm looking forward to mine arriving. Do u test once a day or twice?? Xxx

 

[mackjess]

Cool. I'm looking forward to mine arriving. Do u test once a day or twice?? Xxx

I test twice a day. Last month I saw my LH surge in the afternoon. And my faint lines got darker up until then. I still had a pretty dark line the next morning after the first positive on my OPK so I don't think I would have missed it. I just read that with LH you should test twice a day, at the same times so I do before and after work.

 

[gnomette]

hi dolly yeh all good doing some research gonna get some baby asprin my consultant suggested it when i go into town an i bought some angus cactus but still trying to work out weather to use it seems to be more good reports on it than bad ones (ok so i am completly crazy) hows you chick?

my husband trims my lady garden waxing sounds far too painful lol but i know people who epilate theirs wow the things we do to keep our sex life hot lol cd 10today nights 10 an 11 an i am at bloody work but tbh i am not sure that my husband is all that into it he's been a little clumsy he fell on me an head butted me in the face an smashed my classes into my eyebrow an thats not the half of it!! i am starting to worry i am putting too much pressure on him even though i try an keep all my crazyness on line rather than being crazy with him x

hows everyone getting on?

 

[Dollybird]

Aw gnomette I kinda know what u mean about the hubby thing- I get the impression with mine that although he wants to try he's a bit scared. The whole ectopic thing terrified him the last time- I think the nurse telling him it could rupture and kill me didn't help matters. He has even admitted he's scared and I think it is affecting him a wee bit. We bd'd last night and he seemed almost reluctant to "finish" if you know what I mean. But he assures me he does wants this, I've told him I won't pressure him if its a bit too soon for him. That's why I'm going all out trying to keep it spicey so he doesn't think too much about the scarey stuff. And I too try to keep my obsessiveness slightly hidden from him as I don't think men completely understand what it feels like for a woman when your biological clock has started to tick- I don't think the feel that same burning need as us. Ooh you're about the same stage in your cycle as me.. What day do u normally o? Xxx

 

[mackjess]

tbh i am not sure that my husband is all that into it he's been a little clumsy he fell on me an head butted me in the face an smashed my classes into my eyebrow an thats not the half of it!! i am starting to worry i am putting too much pressure on him even though i try an keep all my crazyness on line rather than being crazy with him x

hows everyone getting on?

My husband said (half joking I think) that if we were trying not to tell him because he would be so nervous. I think I might actually not tell him, until after the first of the year (or if I get a BFP before then) that we are trying again. While it affects women more because we carried, felt our body change, and had the bond, I think we handle the emotional part better than men. With help of this awesome site of course.

So, I think I'll not mention it until after the holidays because I know if nothing happens in the next 3 months I will need to lean on him. Until then keeping the trying to myself so he won't be nervous about it.