Bellys to Bumps

[Traskey]

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[EmmyReece]

i say exactly the same! it doesnt seem to make them stop tho!

very true ...

at least when all of us ladies on this thread get our bfps we know that the little babba / babbas will be the most wanted and loved little babbas in the world because of how hard we've had to work for them

 

[lovie]

hi ladies I hope everyone is having a good day! im having a confusing day I woke up this morning and went to do my opk automatically, then i thaught "Amy what is the point you are just wasting them!" well I did it anyway, neverone to listen to my own advice! and I think that it came up as positive!! im on CD20 and my cycle can be as long as 33 days so maybe just maybe this is OV for me, I have not got any EWCM yet (apart from the bits around CD 16) I have tried to attach the pic do you think it looks +?

thank you ladies!! cyber hugs to all xxx

 

[Tarkwa]

If it's the top one Lovie then it looks like you might be O'ing later than you thought! That looks positive to me (more positive than my OPKs when I was O'ing!). My EWCM is REALLY eggy - I mean, TMI ALERT, you know when you crack a hens egg and you get the white gloop/albumen and there's always a really thick globby bit in there, well, that's what mine is like - was that what your CD16 CM was like? OMG...can't believe I actually asked someone what their vaginal discharge is like, but hey-ho, TTC will make you ask/do anything!!! I suggest you grab your BF when he gets home and give him a good seeing to . There can't be any harm in a little more , can there?! You know, just to make sure.

AFM, not quite brave enough to buy any baby stuff whatsoever. That outfit set was very cute Emmy (nothing wrong with a bit of pink if you ask me!). And I'm still confused as to what my body is doing; I had mild cramping pains this morning, a bit like when you get a heavy period. Temp was up even higher today (36.99! highest of the three temps I took) so that has to be a good sign?! And my boobs did feel a tiny bit heavy when I took my bra off last night. Please God, let it be a good sign
xxx

 

[StrawberryTTC]

Hi ladies,

you mind if I join you? I only now realized what this thread was about!

As you can see from my tickers (I hope! I just put them up) I have quite a bit of weight to lose and have been ttc for 14 months now. I've been losing weight since last summer, but gained quite a bit back during the holidays.

We'll be going in for all the infertility tests only after June, DH wants to wait till then, so I'm gonna try and lose all I can before that.

Anyway, looking forward to talking to you all! It's great to find people who are in the same place.

 

[EmmyReece]

lovie that opk looks pretty positive to me, I'd get tonight ... extra good luck in catching the eggy

Tarkwa it sounds like a very good sign to me

When everyone temps in the morning, how many do they take and which one do you record?

afm my temp majorly dropped this morning, well below my coverline, so am not sure what to think. I'm really crampy and my boobs are aching too

 

[lovie]

Hi Strawberry your name is making me hungry hehe! welcome well done on your weightloss so far! have you got any tips? Im looking forward to getting to know you better hun

thank you for your eyes Tarkwa! I thaught I could see a difference but I also thaught I might be going crazy! my ewcm has decreased the last year, i remember having lots more of it when I was younger, I didnt even know what it was but I noticed it. I really hope it will come back better as I lose weight. Im babysitting tonight so I hope my OH is still awake for a little bit of ing. TMI warnig! we did it last night and as I thaught my fertile chances were low now I let him decide how we did it, it kinda hurt my cervix ao I think maybe it was low as OV was coming... your temp is awsome! so close to 37!! I hope the cramping is your little bean getting all settled into your tum! FXing, on both hands for you lovely!!!

sorry to here your temp dropped emmy I hope its just that the thermoniter wasnt working well, did you do it just the once? I have done it 3 times and got 3 different answere before.... crampy and boobd hurting could be great signs so try to keep up your amazing PMA missy!!

tonight I am babysitting the most absolutly perfect little boy he is 2 and he makes me sooooo broody!!! hes so sweet he chats in english and swedish

xxx

 

[EmmyReece]

well what it could be, (but am not getting my hopes up too much) is an implantation dip I've got an odd sensation in my tummy on the left, it's kinda like a pressure type feeling, does that make sense?

awwwww, hope you have fun babysitting tonight lovie

Strawberry, love your username good luck with the weight loss hun, you couldn't find a group of more supportive and lovely ladies

 

[Tarkwa]

Ah, Emmy, that doesn't sound good . Booooooo to the !! We want a BFP!

I was looking up the stats on how long it takes to get PG and I found an article by NICE - Assessment and treatment for people with fertility problems which I think everyone should have a good read of. It let's you know what you are entitled to, what is not needed, how long things should take etc... I got it from the NHS website for how long does it usually take to get pregnant

xxx

 

[StrawberryTTC]

Thanks lovie! Meant to say but forgot that the opk looks positive to me too. So it's time to get busy. My cervix is always sore, esp during bd, whenever it's changing position.

No tips for weightloss here I'm afraid, I'm struggling constantly myself. I try and limit my calories to about 1500-1700 per day, and work out at least 4-5 times a week. I either use my crosstrainer or do a dvd, such as zumba or really tough ones with Jillian Michaels etc.

Still I'm averaging about 6-8 lbs a month, at my weight it should be coming off faster! My thyroid has been checked, so I guess I just have a slow metabolism.

 

[Tarkwa]

Ah, just seen your post Strawberry! Welcome to Bellys to Bumps - they're a FABULOUS bunch on here and will make you feel right at home.

Emmy, I usually take three temps and chart the average. My avg this morning was 36.95 (36.99, 36.97 and 36.90). I'm not 100% sure of the temp charting (see my previous post with the articles - it says it is not reliable enough!) and given I get diff temps each time I take it, I do wonder how accurate you need to be!!! The biggest variance so far has probably been 0.15° or so, which isn't drastic, but might not be great when you are looking at such minor changes as predicting things like O'ing, implantation etc...
xxx

 

[EmmyReece]

see, if I ever drop the thermometer mine always goes up lol ... what I might do next cycle (if I need to) is to try charting the average temp ...

I can't wait until this 2ww is over

 

[april05]

Good Afternoon Ladies, :wave:

Sorry I haven’t been on in what seems like ages! PC at home playing up, so Im trying to catch up at work LOL.

Miss chatting to you all.

How are all the ladies in the 2ww getting on?

AF arrived on Saturday – I have been very emotional this month, we have our appointment with our new FS on 18th of Feb so I kinda had it in my head that I would be pregnant before I went to see her……… I haven’t stopped eating which isn’t helping me as I really want to loose weight. I am my own worst enemy!! I’m normally positive & up beat!!

On a happier note my brother & his wife announced they were pregnant on Christmas day, they live in Germany so haven’t been able to congratulate them properly so I have booked flights over to them on 12th of March for 2 days, my little brother is coming with me. I thought to myself that if our new FS gives me meds, I could get pregnant & then wouldn’t be able to fly, so I thought I’d go see them before I get pregnant ( I hope my positive thinking works!).

Pinkee, Emmy congrats on ur weight loss…

Welcome Strawberry congrats on ur weight loss so far .

Weigh in this evening, even though I’ve been bold & have AF I’m still going.

Chat to you later ladies …xxx

 

[Love2bamummy]

Okay, so the weigh in didn't go as planned yesterday; I gained 1lb. I was absolutely gutted! But today is a new day, and the week starts from here. I feel absolutely great today, had to go to docs for the test that all us ladies dread, but I decided to give myself a little treat afterwards..... not chocolate either!! I got an eyebrow wax! I had to get weighed at the doctors, and on their scales I had lost the pound I gained, (probably just a fluke), but that gave me a great feeling and the extra incentive to do well this week. I went to the gym for an hour, so I'm buzzing now! I think my face was brighter than the pink top I had on!! I'll be aching tomorrow though.

Quite embarrassing at the docs, was laid on the bed all ready, legs akimbo, with the nurse and her trainee doctor at the bottom talking her through the procedure, she puts the light on and they both start having a good look up my flue like I was some sort of museum exhibition! The nurse then says 'oh it looks like your halfway through your cycle' and pulls out the the little brush/scaper thing which had a trail of cm dangling from it, I was so embarrassed! Then she said 'Thank you for being so obliging!'. Like I had a choice!

 

[Tarkwa]

The nurse then says 'oh it looks like your halfway through your cycle' and pulls out the the little brush/scaper thing which had a trail of cm dangling from it, I was so embarrassed! Then she said 'Thank you for being so obliging!'. Like I had a choice!

That is SOOOOOOOO funny! Well, at least you might be O'ing if it was really eggy - you should have asked to have a proper look!!!
xxx

 

[StrawberryTTC]

lol @ the ewcm at the dr's! At least you got evidence of actually having ewcm now!

Regarding temping, I take mine just once, and use that one. I've found that the next ones would be slightly higher, I assume it's because the tip of the therm is already slightly warm, or something. Plus my temps are fairly clear normally, so it doesn't matter that much to get an exact temp.

I did have to get a new therm, my previous ones was starting to "like" certain temps. You know, it would change, but gave me certain temps like over and over - I'm sure my actual temp was pretty close to that, but it started annoying me! My temps pre-o are usually pretty stable, so that explains some of it.

My charts are linked to my signature now, though probably not gonna temp after this cycle for a while, gonna try and obsess on ttcing a little less! And concentrate more on weight loss really.

I know you all know each other, but would you mind giving me quick info on how you're all losing weight? And of course your ttc history if you want to, as well. =)

 

[EmmyReece]

Strawberry, I'm Emily, but most people call me Emmy.

I'm losing my weight on a weight management programme that the dr has put me on, I go to them every other week for weigh. The nurse has given me like a food programme to follow and just offers tips and advice as and when I need them.

Me and my oh (Chris) have been ttc on and off since May 2008

 

[Traskey]

Afternoon ladies, my, you have been busy today

Emmy! I have a collie too. I've attached a piccy.

Welcome to Strawberry You've done brilliantly with the weight loss so far, keep it up. To answer your question I am doing Weight Watchers, not very well at the moment, since Jan. We have male factor infertility and need IVF but I am too heavy for IVF on the NHS so we are out of luck. You need a BMI of under 30.


Tarkwa, those signs are still looking good, so I have everything crossed. Emmy, you too! Lovie, that looks like a positive opk to me, get
Love2 at least you had a sense of humour about it. I rarely see any CM anymore, I think it's my age. April, welcome back! Hope the comp is fixed too and yay for sneaking on at work

 

[EmmyReece]

awwwwwww those doggies are so cute

my hpts arrived in the post this morning, so they're here, ready to use ... can I last a bit longer before testing is the question

 

[Traskey]

try and last a bit longer Emmy. Seems a bit too early yet. It's SO tempting though, how sensitive are they?