[CLOSED GROUP] TTC to 1st diaper - Welcome Freya! Congrats to fezzle!

[Twag]

I agree Lilly the temps do look fab

for you

 

[Snackimals]

Lilly, I think your time back 'home' on Cali grounds will be just what you needed for baby-making... Plus, the baby-dust I send will get there a LOT faster now! Wooot!!!

My update: no AF yet. Still drinking tea, at night and in the a.m. I may have to turn it up and start drinking it all day tomorrow. I am cramping, and getting achy boobs, finally! Ameli... I envy you. Send me some AF-Dust this direction!

On another topic, I'm kinda surprised, my man asked me why I wasnt keeping track of my temperature in our TTC journey! Whaaat!!! He's been reading up! I'm shocked at his genuine interest in the details of all this. And, I will add that along with all your guys' support, my man has been so awesome and loving about my 'TTC setbacks'... I kinda just confirmed why I married the dude. He's so passive, but strong when it matters. I'm probably the exact opposite.

Keep us updated everyone! And, expect a chart from me soon!!

 

[txbiscuit]

Woohoo! Snackimals is coming over to the temping dark side...

 

[txbiscuit]

This is off-topic, but today has been frustrating and kind of stressful. I found out that my mentor/most helpful coworker (she does the work of three people because she loves it, and is the only reason we stay remotely caught up) is leaving. Also, my officemate is one of two finalists for a position that would mean a $16000/year raise. If he doesn't get the job, he's still planning to find something else very soon. My only other teammate is going on maternity leave in four months. I will be all alone, responsible for the workload of six people even though I'm relatively new here myself.

I sort of hate my job, but figured I'd try to stick it out for the next 7-ish months and decide what to do after my maternity leave is up. Now I'm wondering if I'm being naive and should start looking for another job myself.

 

[Twag]

CD15 here & I Ovd today huge amounts of EWCM like nothing I have seen before & I felt O happen pinches on my left side

Hope AF shows soon & welcome to the dark side

Sucks about the job tx biscuit

 

[lamago]

txbiscuit, I'm sorry about the job situation. It's somewhat the same where I am. My boss left and so many people are looking. It does feel a little like a sinking ship but for now I have no were to go.

I am on CD 14, I should have ovulated already but my CBFM keeps giving me highs. I wonder if I missed the surge = (

twag, yay for Ovulation!

 

[txbiscuit]

lamago, I'm not exactly sure how the CBFM works compared to OPKs, but the continued highs sound promising! My OPKs always dropped off pretty quickly after Ov. FX that you get your BFP this month!

I'm sorry you're stuck on a sinking ship like me, though. I hope we'll both have a little more certainty with our jobs very soon.

 

[Snackimals]

This is off-topic, but today has been frustrating and kind of stressful. I found out that my mentor/most helpful coworker (she does the work of three people because she loves it, and is the only reason we stay remotely caught up) is leaving. Also, my officemate is one of two finalists for a position that would mean a $16000/year raise. If he doesn't get the job, he's still planning to find something else very soon. My only other teammate is going on maternity leave in four months. I will be all alone, responsible for the workload of six people even though I'm relatively new here myself.

I sort of hate my job, but figured I'd try to stick it out for the next 7-ish months and decide what to do after my maternity leave is up. Now I'm wondering if I'm being naive and should start looking for another job myself.

Stinks...

You know what, if it's not too stressful and you can handle mildly looking for other jobs, cool. It doesn't hurt. But I wouldn't stress about it, or make it your focus. You're going to be ok, with or with out that job. Just think about it that way.

It doesn't sound like they can afford to let you go either way. SO, in my opinion, the ball is in your court.

I dunno that that is like, super helpful or makes you feel better, but I hope it takes the edge off. Don't let it consume you. Besides, you're gunna open an Etsy store, remember!?

 

[lamago]

Good day ladies!
Just stopping by to say hello.
I am sad to announce that I not only got a BFN yesterday- as expected, I also havent got AF yet.

I kinda KNOW that Fertilaid is has everything to do with this. I stopped taking it yesterday. And am now waiting patiently for AF. In summary, I pretty much totally blew my last two cycles taking a supplement I had no business taking.

All the SEXY DUST to Lamago!

Ameli, have a drink! A toast, to the next cycle!

You getting ready to move Twag!?

Lilly!!!!! You in Cali yet?

And, my fav Texan, Txbiscuit: your tummy-troubles any better?

I totally missed the discussion on fertile aid. I just started taking it this month because I heard VITEX was good to take for low progesterone and since dr. wont give me clomid I took the GNC Fertility Blend. I wonder if this is what's keeping my smiley way. I have not gotten it but thought I should have 2 days ago.

 

[Snackimals]

Dido... mine was SUPER late this last cycle. I usually ovulate the 13-14th. Like, DARK OPK POSITIVE. This last cycle the best I got was a dark-ish positive on the 16th day!

I should've stopped then. But, I didnt. Fertilaid is for ladies that do not ovulate or get AF regularly, which is not me. I've read that you can target progesterone with just taking vitamin B complex... but, I haven't looked in to it much, since I dont know that I have that 'problem'...

But, lesson for me: stop treating/diagnosing yourself and taking whatever everyone else is raving about. My body has its own unique 'issues'... Now I am desperately waiting for AF.

 

[txbiscuit]

Ugh, I hope the Vitex/Fertilaid didn't mess up either of you two ladies' cycles too much. I liked Vitex, but I only took 1/3 of the recommended dose for about three weeks before my BFP, so I don't know if it helped or just had a placebo effect or if that was jus going to be my cycle no matter what. I had weirdly short cycles, so I wasn't too worried about making them longer. I hope everything works out for you ladies, and soon.

As for me, I'm a little less stressed about work. I agree that I'm in an OK position for now. Of course, now I'm stressed because my boobs aren't as sore and I'm worried there's something wrong. I can't just be sane and calm, apparently.

I am going to focus my attention on lamago getting a smiley and Lilly getting a BFP. More peeing on sticks!

 

[Snackimals]

Im gunna go with 'placebo' effect. You seemed to have been pretty healthy and ready to go! Plus, the cough syrup! The Vitex was prob the least of it.

I still think this last cycle would've been my time if I hadn't messed it all up

update: bless ... she is here!

 

[lamago]

txbiscuit, how short were your cycles? I'm still thinking the low progesterone caused my cycle to be 26 days and only last two days. But not help from obgyn. If I don't get pregnant this cycle I will need to decide if I want to do hsg. My insurance called today and I was approved, but I'm scared to take it ;(

Hopeful for smiley tomorrow,

Txbiscuit, I am sooooo sorry about af! Damn you AF!

 

[Twag]

Tx biscuit I am sure bubs is all fine & dandy in there when is your 1st scan?

Snackimals for AF

I learnt a whole back to not go on ideas from here in what to take as can mess up your cycle I just take prenatals now which contain b vits & other good stuff for baby making & babies
So was expecting my temp to be a little better today as O was yesterday but sure it will shoot up tomorrow it seems the usual thing for my temps tbh

& ladies

 

[txbiscuit]

txbiscuit, how short were your cycles? I'm still thinking the low progesterone caused my cycle to be 26 days and only last two days. But not help from obgyn. If I don't get pregnant this cycle I will need to decide if I want to do hsg. My insurance called today and I was approved, but I'm scared to take it ;(

Mine weren't crazy short - 26-27 days with a 10 day luteal phase. I would spot 3-4 days before AF, though, which is mostly why I thought Vitex might help.

 

[lamago]

sorry snackimals, I got all confused. So used to hating AF coming and all.

I finally got my smiley face this morning and tried to BD with hubby but he says that he can't feel anything in the morning. Still tried but we were unsuccessful. Sigh.

I guess we'll have to try again tonight.

 

[Snackimals]

sexy-dust sexy-dust


Today:
I have done some reading up on Vitex... and various other supplements today. I went TTC shopping, sorta. Got some Raspberry Leaf Tea, Evening Primrose Oil tablets, and a B-6 & Folic Acid supplement that I'm still not 100% on trying... Any opinions? (about the later)
I guess the question is: Can it do damage?

Primrose starts today. I'm actually not sure of the Raspberry Tea is for after O, or to have all cycle long..? Texas, you know?

 

[lamago]

Im still taking the fertility blend to the end of the month. I figure I already started, and it has Vitex.

I also bought the evening primrose oil and read that you should only take it until you ovulate because after that it might cause cramps in your uteres and chrush the egg (what!)

I'm also eating three beets a day (old wife's tale on improving fertility) I read up on it and it appears beets have alot of folic acid, go figure. So i'm giving it a shot. Started today.

 

[txbiscuit]

B-6 & Folic Acid supplement that I'm still not 100% on trying... Any opinions? (about the later)
I guess the question is: Can it do damage?

Primrose starts today. I'm actually not sure of the Raspberry Tea is for after O, or to have all cycle long..? Texas, you know?

Raspberry leaf tea helps tone the uterus by causing uterine contractions. I only drank it before O. I figured there was no need to give myself extra cramps (or potentially cause so many contractions that the egg couldn't implant). I know people who drink it all through the cycle, though.

B6 can cause nerve damage if you take TOO much, but under 200mg a day is OK. I take 50-75 mg a day to help with morning sickness and it has been a godsend. I think you pee out any folic acid you don't need, so that should be OK.

 

[Twag]

You should take a vit B complex as just taking one can cause damage tbh your best best to get the right vitamins & minerals is to take a conception prenatal covers the b vits and folic

I would avoid anything else wacky if your cycles were ok

If you have a lack of EWCM try grapefruit juice or the cough mixture or get some preseed

Only my opinion but I am against putting stuff in the body unless a professional tells me it is needed just my 2 cents worth there

Hope u are all ok?