Calling all symptom spotters!

[Smashley25]

Well, af arrived so I'm out. Really thought this was it this month but guess it was just wishful thinking. Onto cycle #6!

Depending on how my blood work comes out, the doctor may prescribe me clomid, so maybe that will help. I don't think I can stand waiting another 2.5 months to ovulate.

Baby dust to everyone still waiting!

 

[mamawanabe21]

Good morning ladies! I second Emma stitchfan, it could totally be implantation bleeding!! Fx for u hun!

Okay so I have poas 4 times already, the digitals were clear as day but my FRER this morning was faint again, Maybe a tiny bit darker but that's it. I'm worries that something is wrong? I am traveling for work this weekend and am going to get in to the dr next week, but just wants to get your thoughts bc you ladies have been with me every step of the way

How is everyone feeling today? Anyone testing?? Babydust to u all!!!

Mu doctor has told me to stop poas because I was getting mysefl stressed over this too! I cannot get a on one brand of test, but getting them clear as day on others. She said it's about the amount of HCG they can pick up, how they react to certain dilutions of urine and they all contain different levels of ink.
Bella...you ARE pregnant...take time to relax and enjoy it before all of the awful symptoms increase. I haven't slept in days, and heartburn? Holy cow, I swear I'm slowly burning away my insides. The doctor has prescribed me some super strong stuff, but even that has stopped working...and it's only going to get worse! Yay! Haha.

Oh, Ashley, I'm sorry hun I would still like to hang around and follow you through this journey if it's okay? At least the doc can help you get pregnant now...this is the first step
Sending you massive hugs, and lets gear up for cycle #6!

to everyone else still waiting!

 

[Loubyroo]

So sorry, Hun. FX for next month

 

[Ladybuggz]

Congrats to all the ladies with their BFP's so far! What a wonderful way to end 2012! Must be great knowing that next year you'll have your babies!

Tested again last night at 12DPO and it was a BFN...BOO!
Just waiting for AF still. Really hope she comes soon if I'm not pregnant as I hate the false hope!

 

[SMGP]

Congrats to all the ladies with their BFP's so far! What a wonderful way to end 2012! Must be great knowing that next year you'll have your babies!

Tested again last night at 12DPO and it was a BFN...BOO!
Just waiting for AF still. Really hope she comes soon if I'm not pregnant as I hate the false hope!

Sometimes 12 dpo is still too early! You're not out until AF shows her ugly face!

 

[Ladybuggz]

Congrats to all the ladies with their BFP's so far! What a wonderful way to end 2012! Must be great knowing that next year you'll have your babies!

Tested again last night at 12DPO and it was a BFN...BOO!
Just waiting for AF still. Really hope she comes soon if I'm not pregnant as I hate the false hope!

Sometimes 12 dpo is still too early! You're not out until AF shows her ugly face!

Thank you! Although I've just checked my diary and I might have been 13DPO instead, it's so tricky to work out as I'm not entirely sure when I ovulated, just estimated around CD 14 and have been going by that... Think I'm definitely going to start temping next month!
Baby Dust to you too! Are you trying for your first too?

 

[SMGP]

Congrats to all the ladies with their BFP's so far! What a wonderful way to end 2012! Must be great knowing that next year you'll have your babies!

Tested again last night at 12DPO and it was a BFN...BOO!
Just waiting for AF still. Really hope she comes soon if I'm not pregnant as I hate the false hope!

Sometimes 12 dpo is still too early! You're not out until AF shows her ugly face!

Thank you! Although I've just checked my diary and I might have been 13DPO instead, it's so tricky to work out as I'm not entirely sure when I ovulated, just estimated around CD 14 and have been going by that... Think I'm definitely going to start temping next month!
Baby Dust to you too! Are you trying for your first too?

Are on you the countdowntopregnancy.com website? You can track your symptoms and it will tell you when you possibly implanted, when you should take a test etc.

Yes, we are trying for our first (Also first month trying). I told myself I wouldn't be a psycho about it, but I pretty much am. haha

But it is a good thing I found this forum! I have learned a lot in the (less than) week I have been on here!

 

[Smashley25]

Thanks, Emma and loubyroo!

Emma-I'd love for you to stick around and of course I want to know what's going on with you and that little baby!

The doctor said yesterday just from what I told her that I can probably get pregnant on my own, it just will take longer than most people. But she also mentioned clomid as an option, though all of this is dependent on the lab results. She said it depended on how quickly I wanted to be pregnant as there are risks involved with clomid and it would be venturing into the world of fertility treatment which my insurance wouldn't cover. So it's something to think about.

I'm leaning towards doing it starting next cycle (not this one) because I think I want to see what I do on pregnitude alone plus I know DH won't be around much at all the week I'll probably o and I don't want to stress us both out with trying to bd every other day when he's working 16 hour days. I don't fully trust opks because mine tend to stay darker or go positive and me not o. But I don't know. I also don't want to wait either. I guess a lot hinges on that phone call Monday or Tuesday.

 

[SMGP]

All of you ladies that have gotten a BFP....are you going to find out the sex of the baby? Or are you planning on waiting and being surprised when you give birth!?

 

[babydoll30]

Hey girls.
I think showed her ugly face this morning
It's not red though its brown (prob because my immune system is down)
Im so upset

to everyone still waiting for the

 

[Loubyroo]

Sorry Babydoll30

I am getting twitchy because I still have slight brown / red discharge (since 7 dpo, i am now 12 dpo) so I am starting to think it might just be very early AF. My other 'symptoms' have all but vanished and tonight I have what feels like slight period pain, feel totally gutted and convinced I am not pregnant

 

[StitchFan]

Same here... i'm 9dpo and still spotting... since 5dop. If this keeps up... its going to be the longest and most uneventful AF ever! I've got some slight cramps but nothing like I did on O day. Damn this O was intense! My temp dropped today too, but since I just started temping, that might be normal for me, and AF is creeping in.

 

[mamawanabe21]

All of you ladies that have gotten a BFP....are you going to find out the sex of the baby? Or are you planning on waiting and being surprised when you give birth!?

I need to know the sex. I'm super organised, in the sense that I need to have everything planned, so knowing the sex is like an obsession. I wanna know if I'm buying pink or blue!

On a down side, I'm so glad I have you girls, because I cracked and told OH because he phoned home and we talked for a bit and he's decided he's not ready for us to TTC. A bit too late now, I tell him, because I'm pregnant. He doesn't really respond, says a goodbye and hangs up. Half an hour later I get 'I wish this hadn't happened.' in a text. An actual f*cking text. What did I do?

Ashley, I'd love to give you updates I'm going to start a journal on here I think, so when I finally get round to it, I'll link you in

to everyone on here, and thank you for all becoming such wonderful friends

Edit: here's my journal. It'll probably be boring, because I'm no author, but I'll try to make it simple, fun, I'll hold back no information, and try to be as completely graphical as possible
https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/pregnancy-journals/1566449-planted-my-very-own-miracle-bean.html

 

[StitchFan]

Oh that's a horrible thing to say! I think he's just scared... like all guys. My hubby is slowly getting better at accepting and not saying ugly things... I think they are just big chickens. Don't you worry... once he starts thinking about it he'll see.

My hubby has mixed emotions about it as well. But I'm 31, and he's 33, and we're not spring chickens so we had better get started. He told me to go off the pill, and that if destiny decides we are to have a baby, then we will. I'm totally cool with that. But then each month, when I'm counting down days... he's kinda freaks out. Ugh... guys. I have to take my temp when he's in the shower each morning because I dont want to freak him out more.

We're all here for you, so you rant as much as you want!

 

[Smashley25]

Oh Emma, I'm so sorry to hear that! We are all here for you!! I'm sure OH will come around and be excited soon. It's probably just a big shock to him. When DH found out his ex-wife (they were married at the time), he was upset and scared and even wanted her to get an abortion, but now he absolutely adores his son and is a great father. To be fair to him, she stopped taking birth control without consulting him first, but still, opinions do change! And I'd love to keep up with your journal!

On another note, my doctor called and said my results came back and they were all normal. I'm going to stop by after work and pick up a copy so I can see the actual values but I'm actually a little upset. It should be good, but I can't help wondering what's wrong if its not that. :/

 

[mamawanabe21]

Fingers crossed OH will come to his senses! It's a bit late now. I text him back saying "It has happened, so either step up and deal with it, or I'm walking away." Which was probably way too harsh, but I'm so emotional right now, I don't care. 7

Awh Ashley, that's a good thing I understand it would be so much easier to accept if there was something wrong though. I'm sure it'll happen soon enough!

Thanks for being great, you guys

 

[Smashley25]

I'm sure he will but I don't think you were too harsh. Just truthful. It does change everything and either he's on board or he's not but I'm sure if you give him a few days, he'll be excited too.

And I know it's good... I just feel so powerless and scared. I hate not being in control.

 

[mamawanabe21]

It's very scary when we realise that we have no control over our bodies, but there are ways around it!
If I can do it as 'infertile', I'm sure you can do it too Plus, you'll make an amazing mum, so it's GOT to happen

I guess he's got 8 months to work it out. He's messaged me back asking if I think we need a break from each other. I don't understand what is happening and where this is coming from. This stress can't be healthy for little bean Grr Men!!

 

[mamawanabe21]

Also, I now have a HUGE spot on my chest! Yuck!

 

[StitchFan]

You beat all the odds and conceived when you told you couldn't. That's a miracle and you were chosen for a reason. Don't you ever forget it Emma.