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[SashimiMimi]

I think it's amazing how many pregnant women I see in a day. It's like a constant reminder that it's not me!! I guess I just notice it more because it's basically all I think about.

I really felt like I missed all of you ladies while I was away, even though we are still connecting through cyber space it was tough being out of the loop on the board!!

Country sorry to hear you have been feeling a little off, but you have a great attitude not to worry. I guess doctors just want to cover all their bases but your intuition knows best. I have heard spotting is quite normal in early PG. Just rest and take it easy!

Lxb I'm excited for your scan!! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and can't wait to hear all about it.

Pino that monitor sounds frustrating. Have both you and OH both had complete fertility check ups from your doctor?? Have you thought about seeing a reproductive endocrinologist? I'm learning there is so much involved in actually getting a BFP, like our doctor said sperm can swim right past the egg. It's like every little thing has to be just right, it truly amazes me. Still it's frustrating when everything comes back clear and you do everything right and still nothing.

Haribo I can see you online right now!! How are you? What's the latest status with your fertility doctor. I've also been having roller coaster emotions. I'm terrified every time I go to the washroom because I'm terrified AF is about to sneak up on me. I'm not going to test, I've decided. Just going to wait it out. I've drank and eaten whatever I want during this tww and it's been really nice, so I don't have high expectations based on my track record so far.

I didn't get a call or email back from my clinic on the lap cancellation and the request to have a consultation with my doctor. It feels like that clinic is too busy for their own good and they can't take the the time to discuss fears and emotions. I appreciate them being so results driven, I'd just like to see the results without being sliced open so to speak...

 

[Pino6161]

We have been cleared fertility wise. When we get to Oklahoma I think we will see a specialist. Right now we are trying to save our money and our insurance expired. IDK I think for now we will try on our own using all of these gadgets

 

[lxb]

Ah yes. We all notice all the preggo ladies because that's on our mind 24/7!

We sure miss you sashimi~~

Has the clinic always been this way? Is it the staff? Certainly doesn't feel good to be just a number at the clinic. I hope you can find the answers you needed~

I'm still rooting for your souvenir! O yeah... did you manage to find an inflatable shark???

 

[haribo813]

It made me laugh when you said you could see me online Sashimi! I almost looked around my living room...!

I saw a nurse today and she basically filled in forms so she can refer me to see a fertility specialist. She asked me quite a few questions. Apparently you can't be referred if you're a smoker but you can be referred if you've got HIV?! You also can't get referred if you've ever been pregnant or if your partner has had a child; or at least not referred at my stage of things. As it's all done on our national health service and is free I suppose they set the rules but it did intrigue me.

I'm going to ring up tomorrow and arrange to meet the specialist to discuss what we should do next but it won't be for a while as not back in UK until 7 July. We're off on hols on Thu and it's our last month to get pregnant before we both turn 31 in August, it really would be the best present.

Totally know that feeling of being scared to look at your knickers when you go to the loo...am crossing all my fingers for everyone for whom AF is threatening-instead more pregnant ladies please! xx

 

[Pino6161]

I HAD TO SHARE MY NEWS!!!! MY MOM JUST TOLD ME THAT MY LITTLE BROTHER AND SISTER WILL BE HERE IN ARIZONA WITH MY GRANDMOTHER FOR 2 WEEKS!!!!!!!!!! THEY WILL BE IN SHOW LOW, AND THEN AFTER THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND THEY ARE COMING TO THE VALLEY!!!!!!!! I AM SOOOOOOOOO EXCITED I HAVEN'T SEEN THEM IN A YEAR!!!!!!!

 

[lauren26]

Pino - Great news!! Family stuff is nice when it's family you like

Sashimi - That's ridiculous that the clinic hasn't called back yet! I think it's just confirmation that you need to sit down and have a longer talk with your doctor before a lap. That's rough having to be stuck next to someone like that on the subway. I saw three pg women after work and it was a reminder to me, as well, that it's not me. My boss kept looking at my progesterone pooch yesterday and I could tell he was wondering if it was a bump! I wanted to be like 'No!! It's the opposite!' Holding out for you

lxb - Tomorrow's the day??? Will be thinking of you and praying that all if PERFECT Can't wait to hear how it went! And so excited for your trip!

Country - Thanks . It's been a rough one!

Still waiting on stupid AF. Last cycle I stopped progesterone at the same time and she came on 14dpo. A little cramping here and there and one swipe of pink CM but that's it so far...I hope she doesn't drag out her arrival.

Sorry to anyone I missed! It's been a long day here. We have a fire very close to Boulder and threatening city limits so I had to rush around at work and stay late because we have clients to take care of etc. It's pretty crazy--there are over 10 fires in Colorado right now I think!

 

[preg_pilot]

Hey guys. Lots of pages to read through today, but this is the one thread I had to get caught up on.
Work has been crazy for the last 5 days. Basically just, work, eat and sleep...
I´ve also noticed all the pregnant ladies at work. With almost no exceptions, there is always one pregnant stewardess on each flight. So cute to see their little bumps under their dresses.

I´ve really missed you guys.
Feeling alright atm. Queasy on and off, and my preggy pop drops stop that dead in the tracks. Just pop on in my mouth, and the queasiness fades away. Miracle popsicles.

Boobs killing me, and the baby is stretching today (the uterus is growing a lot), meaning that my queasiness is not as bad as usual. It seems like I get one or the other. Not both together, which is good.



pino- yeah, I´ll definitely be posting my pictures, if I do get a scan. I´m not sure how the first appointment goes. I guess that depends on how long you´ve gone when you go.

treasured - feeling alright, thanks
and I only got my bfp on 25 DPO... so...
sorry about your AF though

I wish I could be more thorough, but I really must go to sleep (it´s half past 1am).
Fingers crossed to all who are waiting, and for you all

 

[SashimiMimi]

Tons of brown spotting tonight. AF is on its way, so I'm out. I'm really losing faith and feeling like this is just never going to happen for me.

 

[lauren26]

Sashimi . I feel you. I got the slightest pink and more cramping tonight. The biggest thing is my yucky temps. I think I'm right there with you and I expect AF by the end of tomorrow.

 

[SashimiMimi]

Lauren somehow we got on the exact same schedule!!! At least we can grieve together!!!

 

[SleepyOwl]

Lauren and Sashimi - So sorry about AF!! The worst part is just waiting for her to actually show

Sashimi - I think the other girls are right in saying that the fact that the clinic hasn't called you back is probably a sign that you are making a wise decision in postponing your procedure. I too see pregnant women EVERYWHERE. I went to my mom's company picnic and there were pregnant ladies and newborn babies everywhere.

Lauren - Ummmmm those fires sound dangerous!! Are those super common in Colorado? Hope AF comes sooner rather than later if she's going to show. I hate when she's fashionably late.

Preg - Glad you're feeling a little better with the queasiness. Thank goodness you found those preg pops!

Pino - That is SO exciting. I looove seeing family - I can only imagine how thrilled you are as it's been so long. Do you live nearby to your grandmother?? I hope you get to see your brother and sister LOTS while they're in AZ

Haribo - Are you going anywhere for holiday? I hope everything goes smoothly when setting up the appts tomorrow. Keep us posted!!

Lxb - I am so freaking excited for your scan!! Praying it goes well friend.

AFM, nothing new except I'm super fat right now and gassy. I literally can't even suck my stomach in. I think it's because I had a soda super late tonight. Might also be the reason I can't sleep :/ I totally don't want to get up and temp tomorrow or wipe because I'm afraid it will be a sign of the impending doom that is AF.

 

[lauren26]

She got me, snuck in this evening! Grrrrr. Sleepy, potentially dangerous, yes! We're safe for now but it's so smoky we have to keep our windows shut and it's HOT.

 

[Pino6161]

Sleepy-- I am trying to mind force AF away for you My grandma lives about an hourish away, but I'm not worried about driving, they are so worth it!!

Lauren--- Stay safe with that fire up there!! Sorry AF got you again.

On a seperate note the last 2 days I have had bad heartburn. Since I started the diet I haven't had it. Usually I get it if I drink milk or eat ice cream, ramen noddle etc. except I am not allowed to eat that so IDK what is going on. I am only drinking water. IDK it's frustrating. As I said time to symptom spot

 

[SashimiMimi]

You know that stomach feeling you get right when you get to the top of a hill on a roller coaster?? It's like your stomach drops when you go racing down that hill. Well I'm getting that every time I sit down to go to the bathroom today in anticipation of AF starting. It's so stupid! It's like I know she is coming but my stomach does flips waiting for it to start.

Left a voice message at my clinic this morning. Still haven't received a call or email back to a) confirm cancellation of the surgery b) to set up a chat with my doctor.

Sigh!!!

 

[Pino6161]

Sash--- I know the feeling from apending doom, I know it doesn't help knowing Af's stupid track record.

Ok so I know yesterday Lauren had issues w/ her temp well now it is my turn.... I woke up this morning a 5 and went to the bathroom without even thinking about it so I didn't take my temp. I dozed off a bit and took my temp and it was low. So knowing I am supposed sleep at least 3 hours, I went back to bed. Well I was only able to sleep until 8:30AM before my body was screaming to wake up. Well I took my temp and it was higher. Which one do I use?? On my chart I put the high one today and the low one tomorrow so you can look at them. thanks you guys

 

[Pino6161]

Sleepy-- I love your temp today!!!!!!!

 

[SleepyOwl]

Thanks Pino! Pretty glad it went up so considerably, but I don't know if it was a fluke or not. Since I haven't temped so many days post-O, I have no idea if this is actually high or not. Plus I slept over at my parent's last night and I felt SO hot when I woke up. I don't know if I felt hot because my temp was so high, or if my temp was so high because I was hot!! Also I temped 45 minutes earlier than usual because I was about to pee my pants!! I just had to get up. I kept temping though to see if my temp was still that high and it was around 97.6 after I had gotten up then I slept for another two hours and it was back up in the 98's. Not sure if that means anything though. No sign of AF but I'm only 11DPO. Earliest I've had spotting has been 12DPO, so I think tomorrow I'll have a better idea. I hope my temp stays up!! I hate having hope like this only to be let down.

As for your temp, I would prob take the first temp. I always find that after I walk around my temp is usually higher (with today as the exception). One day though probably won't make a huge difference in your chart if it's a little off.

Sashimi - I know exactly how you feel!! I feel like butterflies in my stomach every time I use the bathroom thinking that I'm going to start spotting. I can't believe the office STILL hasn't called. That is just crazy!!

 

[Pino6161]

So use the low temp??

 

[Pino6161]

OK, so when I use the low temp fo today it makes my ovulation day go away. I am so confused. This morning the low temp was when I walked around, the high temp was after I slept for 2.5 hours

 

[SleepyOwl]

I mean I don't know if there's a right answer, but I *think* that's what I would do. Temping is so complicated!!