{CLOSED GROUP} Journey to BFP and Beyond!

[tcinks]

Jamie, I wish I had answers for you. I don't know much about opks except what I've read. I know many women do ovulate with hcg still in their system, but if you still have enough to register positive on a hpt (at least 25), I'm not sure if you would be able to get pregnant that cycle. But like I said, I really don't know.

Kylee, I say stop waiting and just go for it.


It's kind of a cold, gray day here in Kansas. I've been trying to get things done around the house but I just feel so lazy.

 

[KTJ006]

Hey ladies, I had a quick question/poll.


What do you think about making this a closed group?

When I started this thread, it was because I wad getting lost in the other ones with like 50+ posters and not really getting to know everyone's story and be able to follow along.

We are about 12 right now, and I know some ladies are having a hard time already keeping up.

I just think we are a good sized group and we are really starting to get to know each other and it'll be hard as newcomers try to join in. Does that sound bad? I'm not trying to exclude anyone, it's just kind of hard to keep up with so many people and really be able to encourage them.

And then as we get our bfp, we can all head over to the pregnancy board on the same thread together so we can continue along with one another.


Thoughts?

Totally fine with making it a closed group - I didn't know you could do that!

 

[tcinks]

Technically, you can't But I can change the original title and first page to let others know. I've seen other posters do that and it definitely seems to help.

 

[coucou11]

I'm fine with closed too

Jamie - I don't have much advice, like Terrissa I only know what I have read. But I will tell you anecdotally that I had a friend who had a natural MC, dtd a few weeks later only once, and ended up pregnant with her rainbow, who is now about 6 months old. So it's totally possible to be ovulating now!

Kylee good luck! The waiting game is torture, especially in this context where we have no idea how our cycles will be behaving.

Zay I totally wish I got mittelschmerz. It would be so helpful! But amazingly I really did feel implantation on this last pregnancy, that was pretty weird. So maybe I'm getting to be more in tune.

Nothing new for me. I'd like to start checking my cm but I don't think it would be helpful since I'm still bleeding. If this were a normal cycle I would be getting close to O now. Might try an OPK today just for fun.

 

[jlw617]

Natalie-the carols in the park sound so fun! My girls would've flipped out for the frozen stuff!

Kylee-I agree with Tcinks😉 I hope you had a nice time visiting with family! I get pretty homesick this time of year!

Coucou-thank you! That's what happened with my friend as well, it's very encouraging!

fleur-I really hope that maybe since our hormones are so off, that maybe your normal ovulation symptoms are just off as well and you'll ovulate soon!

Zay-I get the mittleschmerz as well although I never took note of it until I started ttc 8 months ago...before I got my bfp with this last one, I started getting it in my right ovary, sadly before I miscarried, I started cramping really bad there too


Thanks for everyone's replies to my coffee induced post! Haha! I really appreciate the responses even if you had no advice for me!

 

[jlw617]

Terrissa-it was rainy and cold here today too-yuck. How are you feeling today? Are you still feeling like the bleeding you're have/was having lately is AF? I know it's sat but did you end up seeing your OB? Or will you have another appointment? Take care, you've been in my thoughts/prayers today.

 

[NDH]

I'm happy with making it a closed group if that's the majority decision. Why don't we change the group name while we're at it too? Maybe something like "TTCAL buddies - from BFN to BFP and beyond"? (or something along those lines, since we've all pretty much been waiting for bfn's since joining)

 

[tcinks]

Thanks Jamie. that's what I'm assuming but its hard to know. I'll see my doc on Thursday. Bleeding has been super light today, just spotty really. Such a relief.

Natalie, that's a great idea. I'll change the title.

 

[NDH]

Here's a picture of my girls (and mom) at carols last night.

https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/Roshinda/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0443_zps254c88cf.jpg

And instead of cleaning my house yesterday I made an Elsa dress The hem is crazy crooked but she doesn't care
https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/Roshinda/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0450_zps6dcbaa27.jpg

 

[tcinks]

Cute cute ! Seems like a lot of fun! And nice job on the dress!

 

[tcinks]

Okay, one more thing. A few weeks ago I put a few tidbits about each of us in the first page of the thread (mostly for me to keep everyone straight and not get confused). If you want to write your own mini summary of you/your journey, I'd be happy to add it. I know sometimes we miss some posts, but if there are major updates I want to make sure there is a place where everyone can see.

 

[NDH]

For me you can put

Natalie ~ Canadian living in Australia. SAHM to 2 girls. 4th pregnancy ended Nov 20 at 10+3. Sac measured 7+4 and baby only 6w, passed naturally. Not waiting to try again and hopeful baby #3 will join us in 2015.

 

[jlw617]

Natalie-haha sounds like me, "instead of cleaning the house, I made ..."

Terissa-for me you can put 32-year-old stay-at-home mom to two girls TTC 5th pregnancy, 2 angel babies and 2 living. I Love the Lord and my DH! We've been married for 8 1/2 years, he is a former U.S. soldier training to go into full time ministry!

 

[hanrh]

Hi all.
Hope you are all doing as well as can be.
I'm happy with a closer group. I'm definately having a hard time keeping up already and agree it will only get more difficult with more people. It also means we are all kind of at the same stage in this process which is great for support!

No sign of af here but I have got cross hairs on ff today (see signature) however I'm not sure how accurate that is. Hurry up af!!!

I have my first councelling session on Tuesday which I'm nervous about. Has anyone else had anything similar?

Tcinks- can you put for me on the signature. Hannah - lost out beautiful boy to patau syndrome on 5th November at 13 weeks. Finding it hard to let go but ready to start trying for our rainbow.

Hope you are all enjoying your weekends. X

 

[KTJ006]

You guys. I'm super hormonal today. Every little thing is ticking me off. I'm sitting in my room giving myself a time out because I've just snapped at everything. Totally not me at all. I'm not sure if AF is on her way or what. DH has been gone for the weekend and I already told him I'm off duty as soon as he gets home.

Terissa - I'll write you something shortly. My brain is mush right now

 

[tcinks]

Oh Katie I'm sorry. But that's to be expected, I guess. Crazy hormones! I hope you get better and can do something to focus on yourself and relax. Maybe go to the spa or take a bubble bath or something.

 

[NDH]

I'm sorry you're feeling very hormonal. Time out is a good idea.

 

[jlw617]

Hannah-hope AF comes soon for you, I hope your counseling session Gos well for you.

Katie-I'm sorry, I know that feeling for sure and I hate when I feel that way! I hope you feel better soon!

 

[zaycain]

Katie - Ugh, I understand. I was really hormonal on Tuesday. Crying and just felt so emotional. I got my AF (I THINK) on Wednesday. Still bleeding today. Let's hope it's AF!

OK everyone.. I am a super idiot. I had no idea how to read the OPKs. I finally read the directions and there SHOULD be two lines, but whichever is darker is what gives you an indication. Duh. So with that in mind, it looks like Day 13 post I was ovulating. today is Day 30, so it's actually right on target.

I still a ghost of a line on the HPT, but for all intensive purposes.. I'm done (I hope)! I'll start BDing freely once the bleeding stops.

 

[tcinks]

That's great zaycain! You're not an idiot I know nothing about opk but might try them if I don't get pregnant this cycle. It's so great you know how your cycle is going and will be able to BD soon!!

Looking back at the last few weeks, I think I did ovulate two weeks after my miscarriage. I think my body is trying to get back to normal, too. I'm not taking temps but checking it CM and hopefully will be ovulating soon! DH and I haven't BD in months...we're ready!