{CLOSED GROUP} Journey to BFP and Beyond!

[jlw617]

Ok so I figure out what "cover line" means

As per my dhs advice I'm going to take a short break to try to not obsess the remainder of my tww haha! So I'm going to heed that advice and I will be back on to update either when I get my Bfp! Or af shows up-best wishes ladies and I'll be back in about a week!

 

[NDH]

Ugh so I just shelled out for a consumerlab subscription to access the reports on vitamins, and it's so not as thorough as I was expecting. I'm so disappointed. They pretty much only tested the first listed vitamin and have it a pass based on whether it actually contained 100-150% of the amount specified on the label, and a fail based on whether it had less than 100% or more than 150% of the amount listed. What if one had the appropriate amount of the first vitamin only and way too much or too little of everything else, but one that failed for the first listed one but everything else is spot on? And it didn't compare how well each supplement met the RDI for each vitamin contained. So a supplement that they failed could still have contained a closer amount of the RDI to a vitamin that passed. Plus no testing on whether the supplements get absorbed, just as to whether they fully dissolve within the time limit.
I did see in my email they offer a refund in the first couple days if you're not satisfied, so I'm trying to figure out how to ask for one. I'm not impressed.

 

[tcinks]

Okay Jamie, hope to see you back with some good news! I honestly may take a little break too.

Natalie that it's such a bummer! :/ But hopefully they honor your request for a refund.

 

[NDH]

Jamie hopefully we see you soon with good news!

 

[kdmalk]

Natalie- that's frustrating. Glad to see you can ask for a refund. Hopefully you can get one!

Good luck to all the ladies ditching us for a few days!

CD1 for me today. Sigh. I was just so convinced I was pregnant. I actually feel good that I had all these pregnancy symptoms and ended up not pregnant. Now I know that my body is different since my first pregnancy and I just need to sit back and relax through my next tww. My doctor suggested we take a break until maybe June and reset... But my close friend who has also had two miscarriages ended up pregnant this cycle. She just tested positive a couple days ago. We hang out a LOT (like several times every weekend) and I know it would be hard for her to have Her bump before we even start trying again, so I don't know if we will take a break or not. I really wish this baby business could be easier!

 

[NDH]

So sorry Kylee

 

[tcinks]

Kylee what a bummer ! But now you have a fresh cycle . And if you feel ready and don't want to take a break, I say don't! I mean really, not being pregnant this cycle is already giving your body a break, so go for it.

 

[coucou11]

So sorry Kylee! I still find it very hard seeing pregnant women so I can understand your concern about your friend. I don't know when it is supposed to get easier for us. Feels like it won't until I am pregnant again. Good luck whatever you decide!

Jamie enjoy the break! Can't wait to see you back here with good news!

Natalie I hope you can get a refund, what a bummer about that website. I wonder if there is a better resource that can give you guidelines on it. Hard to get great information about all this stuff, which is scary since we are putting it in our bodies!

Terrissa how are you feeling today?

I had a bit of a temp jump today so I'm thinking O was yesterday. We'll see how the temps are tomorrow and if they stay up / go up further I will start progesterone tomorrow night. BD timing was good if O was yesterday but you just never know.

 

[tcinks]

Leigh that's good news! Lets hope this is your cycle!

I am feeling pretty good. Chest still nice and sore , which I check randomly throughout the day to reassure myself I don't really know if that's a good sign or not...I mean if the baby wasn't sticking and I was getting ready to lose it , would my symptoms stop? I know some women really look at symptoms as a sign that things are going well, but I don't know if its really based on anything. Oh well, I'm still saying its a good thing. I have been having some mild cramping too, which I know can happen in early pregnancy, but it also feels the same way I do before AF, that always has me a little nervous. But...still just taking it one day at a time. Right now I'm still pregnant, I don't know what will happen tomorrow, but I can be thankful for what's happening right now. If all goes well through the weekend I will call my doctor Monday to get an appointment set up. I haven't decided if I want to get hcg tested or not. I mean is there really any reason to? If they are doubling properly, great! If not, then you can't stop it, right?

Anyway, hope everyone has a good weekend!

 

[zaycain]

T & F! Congrats ladies! Happy for you. Finally some good news in here.


Kylee.. I'm on CD 2. I'm with you girl. March is our month. I know it.


AFM.. I've been crying on and off for the past week. I'm so tired. I just need some good news to come my way. I've been busting my ass and I feel like I'm going backwards instead of forward.

I just pray for relief!

 

[kdmalk]

Zay- you have had a rough few weeks. I completely understand the need to just cry it out. I hate that you are feeling so down. Good news is due for you! Come on, March!!!!

Leigh- yay for O! I feel the same way about pregnant women. I won't feel better until I am pregnant again.

Terrissa- I love your good attitude. Don't panic about symptoms. I always read that they change from day to day so don't freak out if the soreness goes down one day or something. Apparently that is normal. As for the beta, I probably won't get mine done with the next pregnancy. If it is on the lower side of doubling or doesn't quite double, I know I would freak out even if everything ended up okay. I just don't want to stress myself out. On the other end of the spectrum, it would be really reassuring to know it was doubling nicely. Just do whatever feels right. Like you said, knowing or not knowing won't change the outcome. You should choose whichever way you think will help you to feel less stressed.

Nothing new on my end. CD3. This period has been completely different than normal, so I have no idea what to expect each day. On the bright side of that, my period has been lighter than normal (day two is usually like a flowing waterfall and horrendous cramps, which I always hated). I had some cramping on CD1 and then a little this morning, but have really felt fine. I am actually pretty excited about this change. But hopefully it doesn't mean my periods are going to be 7 days long again because they are lighter. *groan* OH!!!!! Did I mention I took up knitting last week?!!! I'm making a baby blanket (which some days is really depressing and some days is really encouraging, lol). Pictures to come when it gets bigger!

How is everyone else?

 

[tcinks]

Zay I'm so sorry for all the stressful stuff you're going through Do something nice for yourself!

Kylee that is so precious! Definitely post some pics! I like to knit and crochet (just basics, nothing fancy) but haven't thought about making anything for baby. Might be a good way to help pass the time. Are you still snowed in?

 

[Fleur828815]

Terrissa, sore boobs are a good sign, and cramping in early pregnancy is also common. I’m 5 weeks 2 days, due on October 30. I dare not put up a sticker yet.

Jamie, thanks for the advice. Enjoy the break, hope you’ll come back with good news.

Natalie, did you manage to ask for a refund?

Kylee, it must be bittersweet that your friend is pregnant, I do hope everything goes well for her and that you won’t be far behind in your pregnancy. I’ve also stopped paying any attention to “symptoms”, I had way more before AF. The blanket is such a sweet idea, you are making it for your baby and he/she will be using it soon! Which colours are you using?

Leigh, did FF confirm ovulation? How are you taking the progesterone? Good luck for the TWW.

zaycain, I so hope better things will come your way very soon! Did you manage to relax a bit over the weekend?

Katie, haven’t heard from you lately, hope you’re doing well.

Well ladies, I cracked yesterday and tested with a dip strip at 5 PM. Got a strong positive straight away but I’m still having no symptoms at all. I am obsessively googling “no symptoms” and some women do seem not to have any, but I can’t help comparing this pregnancy to last time, when the lack of symptoms was definitely a bad sign. This time I’m having even less, at least last time I had sore boobs and no spotting. I’m having brown spotting almost every day and my boobs are very slightly sore only when I prod them, so I’m still feeling pretty pessimistic. I’m trying a Clearblue weeks indicator test tomorrow but I’m so scared it will show only 1-2 weeks. Still wondering whether to get blood tests done, and I’ll probably ask for a scan at 6.5 weeks, I don’t think I’ll be able to hold out till 8 weeks. If it’s a missed miscarriage like last time, I’d rather get it over with asap instead of it dragging on for weeks and having to get an EPRC done again.

 

[tcinks]

Honestly Fleur, I think it might be a good idea to go in for a blood test. I've been debating about it myself. But I'm sure it would help put your mind at ease to know if your hcg is rising as it should, and then you can start ENJOYING your pregnancy! I think I will go in tomorrow.

 

[Fleur828815]

That's all the encouragement I need lol, although I'm not a big fan of being pricked! Will you go for a repeat test in a couple of days? It will probably reassure me temporarily if my levels are rising as they should, but I wish my doctor hadn't told me to wait till 8 weeks for a scan. He literally told me "Come in at 8 weeks and don't stress in the meantime". Easy to say for him!!!

 

[tcinks]

Yes, I will probably go tomorrow and then again Thursday. My doctor told me that should would get me in between 6 and 8 weeks, so I'm hoping closer to 6. Haha. But honestly I think the reason is a lot of times before 8 weeks you might not see the heartbeat (even if baby is healthy) and that could cause more stress than is needed. So 8 weeks is a little safer, even though it's no fun waiting!

 

[KTJ006]

First, congrats to Terrissa and Fleur!! Glad we have some good news in this thread!

Fleur - I had NO symptoms until I was 7 weeks along. The only exception is I had bleeding for the first 2 weeks with all my pregnancies, so that was a little strange. But seriously...pregnancy symptoms came on strong a little over 7 weeks. Prior to that, I felt normal as can be. Everyone's body is different, and everyone's pregnancy is different. You are likely not "feeling" anything because your body might need a higher hCg level to start showing symptoms. Other people's bodies might react on a lower hCg level. Definitely don't stress that you're not experiencing symptoms because it's all totally normal. To put your mind at ease, I would get a blood test as well. Definitely doesn't hurt!

Leigh - sorry about the work error. I've made them before as well and it's definitely a hit to the ego. Just keep pushing on and continue to show them you're a valuable employee. Everyone makes mistakes - we're only human! Head up and don't think about it anymore!

Zay - Hope you are recovering from the accident. How freaking scary. My parents would always tell me that you have to look out for the other drivers and it's so true. People do some crazy things out on the road! Hope the paperwork from it all isn't causing too much stress. Take a day to yourself and do something nice for you!

Jamie - hope you're enjoying your break!

Kaylee - glad you aren't in limbo anymore. Here's to a good TTC month!

Hi Natalie!

Terrissa - love your attitude with this pregnancy. Hoping you get good news this week with the blood tests!

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. I will continue to not be on BNB very much. We have a lot going on this week and I'm just not around a computer or can check in on my phone very often. After this week things will settle down and I hope to check in with you ladies better!

 

[Fleur828815]

Terrissa, I know that’s why he wants me to come in at 8 weeks, because the scan results will be much clearer, but it’s his job to reassure me, and I’ll be paying him so at worst he’ll just think I’m crazy for turning up at 6.5/7 weeks I’ve read that at 6.5 weeks you should be able to pick up the heartbeat. My early scans were transvaginal anyway because of my retroverted uterus. Good luck with the blood tests, I’m not looking forward to mine!

Katie, thanks so much for the reassuring words. I really hope you’re right and that I’m just having an easy start to the pregnancy. Have a good weekend/week too and “see” you soon.

 

[coucou11]

Hi all!

Congrats again to our pregnant ladies So excited for you guys! Try not to stress (way easier said than done I am sure). Would be good to go in for a checkup of course, I might push for getting my levels done if I get pregnant again. But either way I'm sure everything will be fine! I also had no symptoms during my first pregnancy so it can be totally fine to be symptomless.

Kylee I definitely want to see a picture of the blanket! I got a beautiful knitted blanket as a baby gift from my friend and I loved it (until my MIL lost it ... sigh). But anyway, I would love to be able to knit, and what a great and productive thing to do like, while watching TV at night. Maybe I'll try to learn on maternity leave (fingers crossed!!)

Kate good to see you! Glad all is well and hope you can catch up break during this busy week!

AFM, 3 dpo - FF confirmed O on Thursday. I started the progesterone suppositories last night. So now, this will be the weirdest TWW ever because literally all pregnancy symptoms are also possibly side effects of the progesterone, so I cannot symptom spot at all. Ha! So maybe it will go faster. I'm going to wait until 13 dpo to test because I don't want to mess around with line eye and then question whether I should stay on the progesterone or not. I'll test at 13 dpo and if it's negative I'll just stop the progesterone and start the cycle over again. It's really hard to know how to feel about this cycle. BD timing was good but that's all I have to go by. I really think that I was pregnant last cycle and my short LP just messed it up - I really have never felt symptoms like i did last cycle. So somehow that makes me think I won't get it this cycle. Who knows!

Anyway sorry for the rambling, haha. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

 

[coucou11]

PS - we found out on Friday that someone in my daughter's classroom has LICE! eeeeek!!!