Crazy things TTC has made you do.

[doodles999]

I purposely forgot to pack tampons in case I can get a BFP. I buy the minimum amount box, because I keep on convincing mself this is my last pack.

I did the opposite...I went to Costco and bought the biggest boxes of tampons, pads, and pantyliners that I could find. I was sure that this would guarantee a BFP that month (like when you bring an umbrella and it doesn't rain). I'm now 3/4 of the way through the boxes. Sigh.

Also, DH and I bought a pack n' play two weeks ago...and set it up in the "nursery." I now visit it.

I'm one of those couponers (not the extreme ones you see on television), but I do have a decent stock of tampons..so I won't be running out anytime soon. Maybe I should buy the largest box and see if works for me.

Thankfully, the next place we're getting is a 1 bedroom to save money. I'm still hoping we'll still have a reason to get a 2 bedroom in March but it's unlikely.

I definitely recommend the largest box of tampons! At least I don't have to keep buying them every month now...that got old. And the pantyliners have come in handy for all of the awesome progesterone suppository weeks I've had. Yaaaaaay.

 

[phoenixrose]

TTCBean, I'm sorry to say this but I noticed on your signature that you have only been ttc for a little over 2 months...the LTTTC section is meant to be for those who have been ttc for at least a year. This section of BnB is a safe heaven for those who have been trying for what feels like an eternity. At times we loose hope, feel crazy, all-consumed by ttc, or even have panic attacks or generalized anxiety at the thought of having to go to a family gathering with preggers or young children because we feel at times we may never get to be in their shoes. On the other hand, you have so much hope in the tone of your post, that's how I knew to look for how long you have been ttc...you just sound so hopeful, and that's great, I hope you get your BFP soon and you don't have to come down this long winding rollercoaster of a ride, but please for our sanity, don't post in LTTTC.

 

[LaurenTCanada]

TTCBean, I'm sorry to say this but I noticed on your signature that you have only been ttc for a little over 2 months...the LTTTC section is meant to be for those who have been ttc for at least a year. This section of BnB is a safe heaven for those who have been trying for what feels like an eternity. At times we loose hope, feel crazy, all-consumed by ttc, or even have panic attacks or generalized anxiety at the thought of having to go to a family gathering with preggers or young children because we feel at times we may never get to be in their shoes. On the other hand, you have so much hope in the tone of your post, that's how I knew to look for how long you have been ttc...you just sound so hopeful, and that's great, I hope you get your BFP soon and you don't have to come down this long winding rollercoaster of a ride, but please for our sanity, don't post in LTTTC.

I hope you don't feel as though I am out of line in posting in LTTTC. I know it has only been nine months for me, but with my PCOS and high prolactin levels I feel like I belong here more.

 

[NavyWife84]

Nine months is much longer than two! And you have a diagnosis that tells you that you could be in for a long road. As for me, it is hard to hear the positivity from jso (just starting out) ttcers because I would love to be back in that nieve bliss (and then have it turn out better than my journey has). Its kind of like a slap in the face when they post in here. And I know some girls don't mean to or have accidently wandered into the wrong forum, so I try to be understanding, but it still stinks to see it, accident or not.

 

[zanDark]

TTCBean, I'm sorry to say this but I noticed on your signature that you have only been ttc for a little over 2 months...the LTTTC section is meant to be for those who have been ttc for at least a year. This section of BnB is a safe heaven for those who have been trying for what feels like an eternity. At times we loose hope, feel crazy, all-consumed by ttc, or even have panic attacks or generalized anxiety at the thought of having to go to a family gathering with preggers or young children because we feel at times we may never get to be in their shoes. On the other hand, you have so much hope in the tone of your post, that's how I knew to look for how long you have been ttc...you just sound so hopeful, and that's great, I hope you get your BFP soon and you don't have to come down this long winding rollercoaster of a ride, but please for our sanity, don't post in LTTTC.

it is possible that she came in accidentally...especially if she just saw the thread title on the main page and clicked without noticing. I completely understand why you're upset, but I do think it was an honest mistake

 

[phoenixrose]

TTCBean, I'm sorry to say this but I noticed on your signature that you have only been ttc for a little over 2 months...the LTTTC section is meant to be for those who have been ttc for at least a year. This section of BnB is a safe heaven for those who have been trying for what feels like an eternity. At times we loose hope, feel crazy, all-consumed by ttc, or even have panic attacks or generalized anxiety at the thought of having to go to a family gathering with preggers or young children because we feel at times we may never get to be in their shoes. On the other hand, you have so much hope in the tone of your post, that's how I knew to look for how long you have been ttc...you just sound so hopeful, and that's great, I hope you get your BFP soon and you don't have to come down this long winding rollercoaster of a ride, but please for our sanity, don't post in LTTTC.

I hope you don't feel as though I am out of line in posting in LTTTC. I know it has only been nine months for me, but with my PCOS and high prolactin levels I feel like I belong here more.

I'm sorry! I didn't mean to make you feel bad! I just meant that this is a safe place for those who at times feel hopeless and alone and find comfort that they are not alone in times of such hardship...generally that's about a year, but for some it's less. I just didn't think 2 months was able to qualify. And she may very well have done it on accident and not realized, I just got a little fixated and couldn't let it go which I know is more my issue, but the holidays and 2 yr anniversary of ttc doesn't help. Like I said I wish her the best of luck, I wouldn't wish this LTTTC on my worst enemy.

 

[wonderstars]

The girls are right,I think we're all just a bit sensitive right now with it being the holidays and all the focus on babies and having babies etc...We don't intend to be malicious but at the same time I think we've all had to build fences around ourselves, to protect our emotions while LTTC, that it's hard to let these things slide.

With LTTC I find it hard to explain my feelings about LTTC, the heartbreak and ache to the public and the longer is goes on the more solace I find on this board. I will give it to the LTTCers in here, we're doing okay because I've seen other boards with red notices that there is to be no mention of children, BFPs and TTCers who've been trying less than a year unless it's for a particular reason (e.g. PCOS, physical stuff etc...).

I do hope people forgive us but at the same time understand why we are reacting this way. (Though this totally fits the thread of the crazy things we've done while LTTC!)

Hope everyone has a lovely New Year. Hope TTCers never have to find themselves in here, or in here long term and I hope use LTTCers find our way out very very soon.

 

[LaurenTCanada]

Hey it's ok! I get it, I just didn't want to make anyone upset!

 

[Maurie]

Ladies,

I LOVE reading these. It really makes me smile.

I also have several shirts that would work with a bump. I will not go into the maternity section though.

And the bump, I have gotten it down to a science. DH sees me and he cracks up.

Also, This is a very sensitive time for many of Us ltttcr's. Thank you for responding in a very tactful way

I almost bought my Bridesmaids dress 6 months before my sisters wedding. I told my Husband I wanted to buy it to Jinx my self and not be able to wear it, You know, my baby bump would be too big. He told me he didn't think Jinx worked that way. Since he said that, I still haven't bought it. I convinced myself that if I did buy it, I wouldn't get a bump. Now the wedding is only 3 months away and I am no closer to a bump. It looks like its time to get the dress. Its so close that even if I get a BFP the dress will still fit.

 

[phoenixrose]

Ladies,

I LOVE reading these. It really makes me smile.

I also have several shirts that would work with a bump. I will not go into the maternity section though.

And the bump, I have gotten it down to a science. DH sees me and he cracks up.

Also, This is a very sensitive time for many of Us ltttcr's. Thank you for responding in a very tactful way

I almost bought my Bridesmaids dress 6 months before my sisters wedding. I told my Husband I wanted to buy it to Jinx my self and not be able to wear it, You know, my baby bump would be too big. He told me he didn't think Jinx worked that way. Since he said that, I still haven't bought it. I convinced myself that if I did buy it, I wouldn't get a bump. Now the wedding is only 3 months away and I am no closer to a bump. It looks like its time to get the dress. Its so close that even if I get a BFP the dress will still fit.

HAHA! I had the same thoughts for my BIL's wedding. I ended up buying the dress a month a half before the wedding.

 

[NavyWife84]

Ladies,

I LOVE reading these. It really makes me smile.

I also have several shirts that would work with a bump. I will not go into the maternity section though.

And the bump, I have gotten it down to a science. DH sees me and he cracks up.

Also, This is a very sensitive time for many of Us ltttcr's. Thank you for responding in a very tactful way

I almost bought my Bridesmaids dress 6 months before my sisters wedding. I told my Husband I wanted to buy it to Jinx my self and not be able to wear it, You know, my baby bump would be too big. He told me he didn't think Jinx worked that way. Since he said that, I still haven't bought it. I convinced myself that if I did buy it, I wouldn't get a bump. Now the wedding is only 3 months away and I am no closer to a bump. It looks like its time to get the dress. Its so close that even if I get a BFP the dress will still fit.

HAHA! I had the same thoughts for my BIL's wedding. I ended up buying the dress a month a half before the wedding.

Lol...I did the same thing last may for my friends wedding. And my friends response after she knew long before dress shopping I was ttc and me being preggo in her wedding was possible..."oh god, you're going to be showing in my wedding". For that and many other insensitive comments she is no longer a friend.

 

[Armywife84]

Erm, I've had a pep talk with my DH's balls..... Although, I was a bit mean because I've told them to stop being lazy. I told this to my therapist and she laughed her arse off and told me to talk to them again but with positive reinforcement. Doctor's orders!!!

I don't know how some of you ladies sleep with your legs over your head ! I can barely do it for 30 minutes. Maybe I should do yoga and it won't hurt as much.

 

[wonderstars]

Erm, I've had a pep talk with my DH's balls..... Although, I was a bit mean because I've told them to stop being lazy. I told this to my therapist and she laughed her arse off and told me to talk to them again but with positive reinforcement. Doctor's orders!!!

I don't know how some of you ladies sleep with your legs over your head ! I can barely do it for 30 minutes. Maybe I should do yoga and it won't hurt as much.

Haha, maybe a good pep talk is all they needed. Just needed someone to believe in them, hehe.

Sleeping with legs over the head? Good gracious, there's some yogis on this board. Either that or they believe in no pain no gain and figure eventually the legs fall asleep...then you forget you even have legs! Aha!