CD2 Anyone

[Khigg19]

Honestly, nix the caffiene now (i know easier said than done, today was my first day drinking it in 3wks3days and i got so much accomplished, ha).. Caffiene withdrawal mixed with extra hormones pumping was horrible. I was so irritable and had the absolute worst headaches and I never complain about minor aches and pains.

We are doing good though, we were kind of prepared for it since I had that bleeding at 5wks2days, but still were hoping for the best since it was the lightest/shortest period ever.. What pisses me off is that I knew something was off and my doctor wouldn't see me until I was further along. So I waited and hoped that I was still pregnant for 2 more weeks. I ended up calling a different doctor on monday and they saw me today. I had DH there which was nice, I was afraid I would cry if I went alone and I'm not a big crier or fan on crying to strangers.

Other than that little hiccup though, I'm ready to try again and know we have to be close, I mean, spermy did meet eggy I also have blood work already order to check my progesterone and can get it drawn as soon as cycle 6. Which is awesome, because typically they make young couples, straight off of bcp wait a year before offering help, but they could tell that we were ready and had done all of our research and applied it.

Hubby loves his new job! He has a trip to Indianapolis tomorrow-thurs and invited me along for extra special BDing time. I'll ovulate Thursday so I'm thinking about going. Just have to find a dog sitter that's great about your hubby though minus the paycut! My hubby loves the minimal stress with his new job! Is that wrist ever going to heal? Haha

What cd will you be on for your appt? Tomorrow I should have some free time and will read this thread and get to know the other ladies posting! I was just excited to see your name, bubbles!

 

[Karen916]

Khigg, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It is so very difficult and heartbreaking. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better, though!

Best wishes that this will be the lucky cycle for all of us!

 

[jjbubbles28]

I am excited but so nervous for that first 3 months(God willing). It seems to be so common and I am dreading that everyday worry. I actually cancelled my appt. Maybe I'm a wimp, but I felt that we only truly started trying in Feb and that only made 4 months. So I felt ,why embarrass myself if I truly didn't pull through the 6 months mark. I am sure I will regret it, but that what feels right. As for my job, I will figure out a new commute since my husband and I usually carpool. Hoping the train is a friendly option and my boss is flexible with a new schedule. Excited for you and your weekend away!

 

[Fellowes79]

Oh, Khigg... I am so sorry to hear that
Can I join you guys again? I took time off from Google and the 'net and it's time to come back
Started a spotting or a light period last week. Not due for AF until Saturday. Sigh.

 

[Fellowes79]

Jj- we are in the exact same boat. Calling the doctor at the end of the summer and I also had a weird light period last month!

 

[jjbubbles28]

Fellowes! Yeah 1 day period, took a test and BFN So good that we have the old group back Best of luck...

 

[Khigg19]

Lol, I love the short periods, but then I always question if it was really a period.

Karen, sorry about your loss! I didn't realize we were both in the same boat. How far along were you? I have a feeling you will get your BFP soon! At least that's what I keep telling myself! It was so close, yet so far away!

I know, JJbubbles! I'm happy to have to old gang back together! Lol, after I broke the news to my family and friends, DH said, "have you told the ladies on your forum?" It made me laugh!

How are you doing fellowes? Anything new?

 

[jjbubbles28]

HA! My husband asked me "Hows Khigg doing?" Anyone hear from Prachipie?

 

[Khigg19]

Oh that's funny because DH never can remember your username so he just calls you "the chick that wanted to get coffee". No, I haven't looked for Prachipie yet to update her.

 

[Fellowes79]

Hi Guys!
My hubs would have me committed if he knew I was on these boards, lol.
JJ - 1 day period - ugh. Did you only test once?
KHiggs - Nothing new here. Trying to "relax" (whatever the hec that means!) and just do it. (literally...ha)
Karen - I'm sorry for your loss and I'm sending you positive thoughts for the next cycle!

 

[jjbubbles28]

Better the girl that wanted coffee than the girl that loves pre seed or has a calander on her fridge to mention a few!
Only one test done on Monday.
Karen ,Nomorewaiting hows hump day for you?

 

[Karen916]

Khigg and Fellowes, thank you so much for your condolences!

It's hard for me to put a # of weeks on it because I had very delayed O and a very long cycle that time. Going by the first day of AF I would have been almost 8 weeks, but since I didn't O until CD39, I don't think that's a true measure.

It happened 16 days after I O'ed (and only 3 days after I got the BFP ) so I've been considering it to be comparable to 4 weeks, 2 days? It was very, very early, but tore my heart out just the same.

The first few days of AF this time around have been kind of difficult; I was feeling pretty icky and despite trying to stay positive, had some emotional lows for sure. I'm feeling much brighter today, though! Today is my last busy day of work, and then next week will be much lighter as it is the last week of school for my students, and some will not be coming (I am an after-school tutor). Then I have some time off! Woo hoo!!! My husband is getting some time off shortly after that, and luckily we have a few days off in common, and they happen to time pretty well with my fertile window, so I am happy about that!

Tomorrow I am going to a dinner party at my husband's boss's house and I am a little nervous! I am making chocolate-peanut butter cheesecake squares and banana-oatmeal-chocolate chip cookies to bring. Hopefully they'll turn out ok!

Any fun weekend plans ahead for you ladies?

 

[Fellowes79]

It doesn't matter how many weeks along you were... It's a devastating loss no matter what. It's a heart breaking thing that I wish no one would have to go through! I guess you have to trust your body is doing the right thing, which is impossible to comprehend when it's actually happening to you.

Chocolate peanut butter cheesecake sounds delish! I am sure they will come out great.

Funny- I also have a party at my husbands boss's house, ha! Not sure what I am going to bring... I was thinking flowers or a nice house plant and a bottle of wine (they are having it catered)

 

[nomorewaiting]

Hi Khigg and Fellowes! Nice to meet you ladies.

All of you ladies who have had to deal with loss amaze me with the strength needed to keep going. I have never had a BFP and am not sure how I would handle that. I love the positive attitudes! I really am excited about this cycle for everyone!

Like I said in my first post I did end up going to see a doctor to pursue some testing. I completely agree with the waiting until the end of summer and would have done the same if I could. A relaxing summer sounds like the perfect time to make babies

I am 3dpo now and seem to have reverted back to the symptom spotting insanity that I successfully avoided the last couple of months. So I am noticing that even 3 days after O I am still feeling soreness on my right side where I had significant O pain the day of ovulation and some light cramping. I am walking the (thin) line between thinking I am crazy and it is all in my head and hoping beyond hope that it is because there is a happy bean in there. Mostly I just think I am crazy HA!

Otherwise my week is going great! I got offered to take over lead position running a learning collaborative and residency program at work. So hoping to keep the good things rolling this month for all of us

How is everyone today?

 

[nomorewaiting]

Karen, I think you may need to share those recipes. I am sure they will turn out great!

Fellowes, I love the idea of a plant. I really do love flowers but having something that stays green and beautiful (if you take better care of it than me) is a great gift. Of course, as a wino myself, I always vote for the bottle of wine too!

 

[Karen916]

nomorewaiting, I definitely understand the struggle of the symptom analysis! We become so much more aware of every little thing when we are ttc and it's hard not to overanalyze! Fx'ed for you that next week you will have some good news! And congrats on the new position!!!

Fellowes, that sounds like a great hostess gift to bring.

The one I am going to is a potluck, and without knowing what other people are bringing, I figured dessert was a safe bet!

The cheesecake recipe is actually from the side of my peanut butter jar! Here it is:

1 cup of Oreo crumbs (although I like a thicker crust so I probably use at least 1.5 cups)
2 tbsp of melted margarine
1 brick of cream cheese
1/4 cup of smooth peanut butter
1/3 cup of sugar
1 egg
1 square of baking chocolate

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Mix Oreo crumbs and melted margarine until blended and press onto bottom of foil-lined 8-inch square pan.
3. Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar with electric mixer until blended. Add egg; mix until just blended. Spoon over crust.
4. Bake 18-20 minutes or until centre is almost set.
5. Cool in fridge (I usually leave it 2 hours).
6. Melt chocolate square and drizzle over cheesecake. Refrigerate until set.
7. Cut into 16 squares.


Another time I made it I also added in a few tablespoons of Nutella. Mmmm!

 

[jjbubbles28]

I have never noticed twinges, cramping, gurgling, nothing until we started TTC! So weird how I was so out of touch !
No plans this weekend. Working Saturday so dinner and a movie with hubby and we'll BBQ and visit my grandma on Sunday. Maybe take the dogs hiking. For anyone that needs a fool proof dessert (I love to cook, but baking is not my thing) look up Paula Deens gooey bars. I made the pumpkin. WHOA MOMMA! To die for!
Nomorewaiting congrats on your promotion!
My husband OFFICIALLY took his new job!!!!!
Finally no sweat shop, no angry bosses, and hardly no commute for him!!!
Now I have to work on me!

 

[Khigg19]

Our short business trip was a blast and just in time for O! I actually was a day off. So now I'm just waiting until the 30th and hoping that AF is neither early nor late.. On time or no show is all I ask! I know I won't be testing early, but still haven't decided how late I will wait before testing. Watching those test fade to negative was the hardest part of the whole CP because once that line was completely gone there wasn't any hope left.

I wasn't trying to step on any toes by asking how many weeks you were Karen, I was just curious because you were advised to take a month off and I was told to continue trying. I know everyone has different opinions, including doctors, and all circumstances are different too, curiosity just got the best of me..

 

[Karen916]

Oh no, Khigg, I didn't mind at all! No worries whatsoever.

It's interesting how different doctors give different advice!

My family doctor said to go ahead and try again, but 3 others told me to wait one month; one was the ER doctor, one was my friend who is a doctor in another city, and the other was an OB/GYN friend of hers. Different people seem to have different opinions on it, so I decided to just be as cautious as possible. I truly hope things will work out for you, though! I've heard of lots of people getting BFPs in the first cycle following, so I think you have a good chance!

And I hear you on the emotional impact of the changing test results. We used a ClearBlue Digital on May 7 because internet cheapies had been inconclusive, and it said "Pregnant 1-2 Weeks". Those were some of the most joyous words I had ever read. I was planning on going in for my routine prenatal bloodwork on the 10th and we were going to tell our parents at a Mother's Day BBQ the next day. Because I had been spotting we decided to take the other test the morning of the 10th just to be sure nothing was wrong, and that was when it came up "Not Pregnant" and I just instantly lost it. I went to the ER right away and they confirmed what had happened.

But, I hope and pray there will be happier results for all of us ahead!!!!

jj, that is great about your husband's job! And mmm, I love pumpkin! I will have to look that recipe up.

Happy almost-weekend, everyone!

 

[nomorewaiting]

JJ, Congrats on hubby's new job!!

Khigg, I'm with you on the on time or not at all business. AF is due the day after you on the 1st.



Happy weekend everyone!