Could use a buddy

[kimberleywats]

I never thought of that!! They think I drank a lot!! Oh no

 

[treasured]

awww happy birthday lauren! are you doing anything nice today/night?

pino- sorry i dont know much about temping but im glad that your spotting is gone! told you it was nothing well done on the cigs and weight you are doing super well ! hehe.

I think im gonna have to try to jump OH tonight after his work! i dont care what time it is haha.I have noticed SO much more CM - especially EWCM so im pretty sure im Oing soon or have done already! its the first time ive really noticed CM so im kinda happy. does anyone know why I would randomly get an increase in CM after my long cycle?

Thanks xxxx

 

[countrygirl86]

Whew, made it through all the pages! You ladies are so good to each other and me!

lxb - Happy Sweet Pea lol @ exotic itchy alligator

lauren - HAPPY BIRTHDAY So glad to hear about your tubes! Huge relief! lol @ OH when he's sick! At least you get some then, if mine is sick I'm SOL! Though lately he's been very unsick if you know what I mean haha thanks for saying I don't rant! Doubtful! Hopefully your family offers support now knowing what you are doing and going through. I'm sure your dad's gf meant it in the nicest way, for people who haven't struggled it SHOULD be just as easy as deciding to get pg! My own mother gave me a line like that though she doesn't know we'd been TTC.

Pino - hoping this is your month I'm sure you could find a way to make the move work if it wasn't but you and OH have to do what works for you guys. You are doing amazing with the weight loss! It must feel so good knowing you are kicking butt and getting great results! I agree with lauren, it sounds like just some leftover. Sorry about seeing the BFN. I did that to myself a few months ago, knowing it would be negative but seeing it tore my heart open still. Well done with the smoking too!

treasured - glad you are back! Funny how some little kids just get to ya. That has happened to me before, just the way they looked at me had me all flustered and teary lol Thanks for the congrats, I'm doing well thanks! Your O is close, hope you catch it this time around! I had a quick try at that game, it's really difficult! How awful about your friend and her abortion. Must be very difficult for you. WOOHOO Happy Birthday treasured and little sweet pea! I watched GSR all in one youtube episode! Glad to hear OHs spermies are good! A relief that you know that at least.

Sashimi - Hope you had an awesome time in BC! Onto Hawaii! Excited to hear all about it when you get back. I'm glad you are able to update us a bit at a time though! Hope you are getting in some great vacation BDing! How long does the lap take? July 10 is a while away right now though I'm sure it will creep up quickly for you. Boo for the rash but I have faith it will disappear soon.

Sleepy - how was your weekend? Did you have a rest from BnB?

Lika - nice to hear you had a good mini roadtrip How do you like living in Italy? What's wrong with the house?

kimberley - good job keeping it to yourself! It's tough but you can do it!

My dating scan is tomorrow. I should be 6w1d but had a 3+ on a digital at 16dpo so I think I might be a couple of days ahead. Hoping to see a little something and hear a little heartbeat

 

[Pino6161]

Jump him lol. I told you to do that yesterday LOL JK. Are you taking any new vitamins, or just doing anything differently? YAAAAAAYYYYY for EWCM I have never gotten EWCM in large amounts so I am hoping this cycle is different.

 

[treasured]

country - thanks for encouragement hehe yep i am really glad that OHs sperm are fine, he didnt seem suprised haha! but then again now im worrying what is wrong with me! ahh. i hope I have my BFP before my birthday but if not I will be so excited to share it with your little bean!!

pino- hehe since when did the women have to do the work! i thought men were supposed to be sex obsessed! i am actually not doing anything differently this month, althought while on holiday i did drink a hell of a lot of water and juice, so it might actually jut be cause I increased my liquid intake! a lot of info says that simply just drinkin alot of water can give you more CM. i was quite suprised to see it actually . so yeah just try to drink like 4 glasses of water a day? that will also help with your weight loss cause it will fill you up so you dont eat xxxxxx

 

[lauren26]

treasured and pino - Thanks!! I had some friends over and we made bacon, eggs, and brioche french toast--yummm!!! Also, my dad and his GF were up this weekend for my birthday and we did some mini golf (lol) and went to a Neapolitan pizza place here in Boulder--it's CRAZY good. The owner studied in Northern Italy and runs the most expensive joint in town (which not even our parents could afford to take us to! $500 bottle of wine type place...). It was amazing and we had tons of fun with them. Tonight I'm doing a happy hour at my fave place with a friend. So! It was a good birthday weekend leading up to a great birthday, and the breakfast friends are throwing me a game night bbq this coming weekend. Living the good life! Lol. My family and friends love celebrating.

Pino - Congrats on the weight loss!! I totally understand how hard it can be to kick bad habits when you're environment encourages them....the only times I've been able to stick to stuff like that have been when there's something on the line. That makes it so much easier! Anyway, you are doing great.

How is everyone else?? Sashimi, hope you're landing safely in Hawaii today!

country - Thanks!!! We ladies are really good to each other . Maybe I just can't recall any of your rants....though I think it's just that you don't have any! Lol. I always think of you as someone whose had plenty to rant about but has stayed strong and positive. Which is not to say that us ranters aren't strong! But you know what I mean You and DH's history and BFP continue to inspire me! My family is pretty supportive. My SIL has been sweet as PIE to me since she found out we're struggling with this. She wrote me such a nice bday text very early this morning. Anyway, yes, I think family members just don't get it when they've had an easy time of getting pg. My dad's GF never had kids, and is really excited for our kids to come, so I think that's where the comment came from.

 

[Pino6161]

Treasured-- I am drinking a lot more water than that this month. I have to have at least half a gallon a day for my diet pills, but I drink a lot more than that cause it keeps me from smoking. Me and OH have gone through5 gallons in 2 days and he is only home in the evenings, so it's mostly me, and I have to pee like crazy cause of it LOL. I am not allowed to have juice. I am allowed to have milk, but I don't cause it gives me really bad acid reflex.

 

[treasured]

ohhh lauren that sounds so much fun your friends and family sound amazing! my friends are too lazy to organise good things liek that haha its always up to me!

pino- thats good that your drinking loads, its so cold over here that I dont really feel like drinking much but I am gonna try to more often now!

x

 

[Pino6161]

treasured-- I will trade you!! It is hot as heck over here LOL

 

[Pino6161]

Kimberley-- I didn't mean to scare you, I was just imagining what I would be thinking LOL

 

[haribo813]

Happy happy birthday Lauren and to you Sashimi for tomorrow! Enjoy!

Quick question from me: I'm on CD18 but pretty sure am O'ing tonight (OPks and temps). Should I still go and have 2nd round of blood tests on CD21? I've heard that they say CD21 as assume you O on CD14 but as O'ed late, worried it won't show the right progesterone levels if I go on CD21, was thinking more like going a week from today so on CD25. Any thoughts?

Thanks so much, I keep going round in circles on this one!
xxx

 

[treasured]

ohhh happy birthday sash for tomorow too! everyone is celebrating hehe.

haribo- I dont know much about the whole progesterone thing, BUT i would assume that if they give you a specific date (given that you O on 14) then I would wait that long from when you actually O. Progesterone builds up after O i think so the readings would be lower than perhaps you would expect if you dont leave enough time after O? If progestrone appears straight after O then it wouldnt be a problem... hmm I may just be talking rubbish haha. Maybe it would be best to give the docs a call tomorow just to check with them, cause you dont want false results and there is no point wasting time getting tested if its too early anyway?

Also, can I ask.. How long have you guys been TTC before you enquired about tests? also cause your in the UK is it all free on NHS or are you seing a specialist? thanks love xxxxx

 

[lxb]

OH played The Great Sperm Race game and won! He was super determined, lol.

I hope his little guys are taking notes!!!

Haribo - Sorry, I can't be much of a help. I'm not an expert with progesterone either and I agree with treasured. Perhaps you should give the docs a call?

 

[SleepyOwl]

Happy Birthday Lauren!! Had to make sure I got that in there before the day was over. Hope your day was wonderful!!

 

[lauren26]

haribo - The progesterone test is at day 21 because many women don't chart and docs have to average O day as day 14. Really, though, you should get it done at 7dpo, whatever day that falls on. If you are CD18 now then get it done at CD25. I would still call the doc to confirm that, but that's what my doctor told me.

treasured - I sought help and testing after 5 cycles but didn't actually get any help or testing until last month, which was cycle 11 for me. That was just due to having a lazy doc, lol.

Sashimi - Happy Birthday!!! I hope you're having an amazing time already.

Sleepy - Thanks!! It was a nice birthday

 

[SleepyOwl]

Lauren - Just went back and read all the posts. Sounds like your birthday was great!! That pizza place sounds amazing. Makes me want a pizza right now!!

Sashimi - Happy Birthday!!! Have fun in Hawaii girl!!

Treasured - Hope you got to jump OH when he got home! I hate when I can't get a BD in and I have tons of EWCM. Seems like a huge waste!! My OH isn't really "sex-obsessed" either. He has no problem saying he's exhausted if he's been working too hard. We had some serious problems in Feb and March, but it's gotten better as his workload has decreased! As for asking for tests and what not - this is my 6th cycle and OH is getting his SA done in the next two weeks. If I don't get a BFP this cycle, I think I'll ask my doctor aka be very persistent and insist on tests. My main concern is that my sister took 3 years to get pregnant and I really don't know if I have the patience and strength to wait that long.

Pino - Great job on the cigarettes and weight loss!!! You are doing so well girl!

Kimberly - It must be so hard keeping this secret to yourself, but you are doing a good job. Hopefully you'll be able to tell people soon!!

Country - Yes I had a nice break this weekend from TTC and BnB - of course I missed all you ladies, lol! I can't wait for your scan tomorrow to see how far along you are! Hopefully there's a little heartbeat or something to see - clearly I have no idea about what goes on at these things and when things can be seen, but here's hoping for something good for ya!!

Lika - Glad you enjoyed your road trip!! Those are always so fun. And yay for saving for a new house. Exciting!! Where are you from originally - I'm assuming not Italy?

Haribo - I have absolutely no clue about progesterone, so not really much of a help here :X

Started SMEP this morning. My plans to kick off the SMEPing this weekend were thwarted by one too many beers on my part. Whoopsie! At least we are on track for now though. I was telling OH about you all today and he kept asking to see what I wrote about him lol. He is so funny about TTC now - he was very eager this morning as it was CD8. Glad he's into it, but he better not try to become a BnB regular, lol!!!

 

[lauren26]

Happy Birthday, Sashimi!

 

[kimberleywats]

Hey u.k ladies! Women who r requiring preg tests - clearblue are currently running studies on a new test- they would like women 2 test them, send them the test and feedback etc- they supply tests and everything ull need-
Jus pop onto the clearblue website and it should b on ther

I had my call back 2day and qualify 4 the study
( u also get a complimentary test that u can keep)

 

[Pino6161]

Happy Birthday SashimiMimi

 

[countrygirl86]

Happy Birthday Sashimi! Enjoy your day

lauren - I do know what you mean. I don't like to complain So good to hear your family is dealing well with the news. There's always the fear they could turn into "well have you tried this" and "my friend said to do that" and such lol When you get your BFP very soon, it'll be nice for your Dad's gf to share in that with you since she hasn't experienced it!

Pino - sounds like a tough diet, but like they say no pain no gain! Or loss in your case lol

haribo - sorry sweetie but I can't be of any help with your question other than to say what the other girls did, call your doctor.

Sleepy - don't worry, I'm learning as I go what's going on and what to expect! Yeehaw SMEP!

My scan went well, good heartbeat and I got three pictures of the little sweet pea in there. Plus they moved my due date up a day All around a great day!