Disco Derail! - TTCAL/PAL Discussion and Support!

[LucyJ]

I know I deliberately don't have any in the house so I don't start peeing on then to early and going to try not to buy any I've told steve not to let me buy any untill sat but there's a chemist not far from us so could pop there when he's at work but going to try and keep myself busy, got lots of baking to do tomorrow, seeing a friend tuesday so wednesday will be the real test for me.

Right my lovely ladies I am off to bed will speak to you all tomorrow xx

 

[yogi77]

oh my god what would POAS addicts like me do if I had to wait for 2 missed periods before I found out!! That kind of explains why my mom was confused as to why I was waiting so long to tell people about my first pregnancy...she was probably 9 weeks along when she found out in the first place so you really didn't have to keep it much of a secret by that point! She also told me that she didn't remember having home hpt's either. the horror.

Sugar good luck with your tests tomorrow!

Lucy can't wait for you to test, whenever that might be!

I think I do remember reading the first time that insonmia is a result of hormonal changes so I guess it's just normal. To be honest I haven't pulled out my pregnancy books that I have from the first time to read them again. I remember reading and rereading them obsessively the first time around and now I just can't be bothered...not sure if it's because I'm just scared that there's no point or what.

I just have to try to remain positive. I haven't even made my first Dr. appt but I suppose I should go in next week sometime. I'm hoping that I can have an early scan or closer monitoring to provide some sort of reassurance that everything is going as it should.

 

[sugarlove]

Yogi I hope they can scan you early to give you some reassurance that everything is ok.

Hope you manage to get some kip tonight! Speaking of which I'm hitting the sack. My 2 late nights this week have caught up with me!

Night girlies
xx

 

[Megg33k]

Apparently I needed that nap more than I knew! 3 hours?!?! That's practically a sleep! WTF?

I'm shocked reading about 2 missed periods and whatnot to find out. That's ridiculous!

Sucks about not sleeping well. I can sympathize... well, for a few nights. I hope you start getting some quality Zzzzzzzzz's in!

Allie... That sort of sucks about your friend. I mean, its great for her, but I can see how it would make you feel a multitude of things. However, the first thing I thought was "watch Allie be pregnant already and not know it yet!" So, maybe it will still work out the way you planned!

I had a friend that we used to plan those things too. She got married a year ago in Sept but she's refusing to even start TTC for a few years. I feel for her, because she wanted her children prior to 30, and she'll be 30 in March. But, she knows that her marriage isn't ready for the addition of babies yet. She's being very sensible. But, I can't imagine what its doing to her head!

 

[Megg33k]

G'night, Sugar!

 

[Allie84]

Allie, I'm stalking your chart and it looks great even without the progesterone. Did you order any? Sorry about your friend's announcement. No matter how much time goes by, I think it is impossible not to feel some pangs of jealousy. It's inevitable. Hopefully you will get your BFP this cycle though. When will you start testing?

We stayed in last night, ordered Thai food and watched Inception with Leonardo DiCaprio. It was a really great film. I highly recommend it. It will mess with your head.

We're going to see Black Swan tonight at the cinema. Natalie Portman is in it. It is supposed to be very dark. I tend to like films like that. I'll let you know how it is. Off to eat Thai leftovers. Yum..

I bought some progesterone yesterday but haven't used it. It's called Natural Woman and it's made from yams. It's the best I could find in town. I spent hours researching progesterone and I'm so torn about using it. Apparently my 4.6 from 6dpo last month is horrific (since apparently 6dpo is your peak level), but I can't figure out how I still had a 13 day LP. The cancer warnings scare me, as does the knowledge that it can build up in your fat. I don't know what to do!

I LOVED Inception! Lucy, I would definitely reccomend it, as well.

I think Black Swan looks good but it's not showing here yet. We saw Narnia, which made me cry! I love the allegorical nature of C.S. Lewis.

Allie... That sort of sucks about your friend. I mean, its great for her, but I can see how it would make you feel a multitude of things. However, the first thing I thought was "watch Allie be pregnant already and not know it yet!" So, maybe it will still work out the way you planned!

I had a friend that we used to plan those things too. She got married a year ago in Sept but she's refusing to even start TTC for a few years. I feel for her, because she wanted her children prior to 30, and she'll be 30 in March. But, she knows that her marriage isn't ready for the addition of babies yet. She's being very sensible. But, I can't imagine what its doing to her head!

It looks like you'll be the one having babies before your friend! I'm glad to hear you can relate, though. I sure hope I'm pregnant, but I can't muster any PMA for it.

 

[Megg33k]

Allie, I'm stalking your chart and it looks great even without the progesterone. Did you order any? Sorry about your friend's announcement. No matter how much time goes by, I think it is impossible not to feel some pangs of jealousy. It's inevitable. Hopefully you will get your BFP this cycle though. When will you start testing?

We stayed in last night, ordered Thai food and watched Inception with Leonardo DiCaprio. It was a really great film. I highly recommend it. It will mess with your head.

We're going to see Black Swan tonight at the cinema. Natalie Portman is in it. It is supposed to be very dark. I tend to like films like that. I'll let you know how it is. Off to eat Thai leftovers. Yum..

I bought some progesterone yesterday but haven't used it. It's called Natural Woman and it's made from yams. It's the best I could find in town. I spent hours researching progesterone and I'm so torn about using it. Apparently my 4.6 from 6dpo last month is horrific (since apparently 6dpo is your peak level), but I can't figure out how I still had a 13 day LP. The cancer warnings scare me, as does the knowledge that it can build up in your fat. I don't know what to do!

I LOVED Inception! Lucy, I would definitely reccomend it, as well.

I think Black Swan looks good but it's not showing here yet. We saw Narnia, which made me cry! I love the allegorical nature of C.S. Lewis.

Allie... That sort of sucks about your friend. I mean, its great for her, but I can see how it would make you feel a multitude of things. However, the first thing I thought was "watch Allie be pregnant already and not know it yet!" So, maybe it will still work out the way you planned!

I had a friend that we used to plan those things too. She got married a year ago in Sept but she's refusing to even start TTC for a few years. I feel for her, because she wanted her children prior to 30, and she'll be 30 in March. But, she knows that her marriage isn't ready for the addition of babies yet. She's being very sensible. But, I can't imagine what its doing to her head!

It looks like you'll be the one having babies before your friend! I'm glad to hear you can relate, though. I sure hope I'm pregnant, but I can't muster any PMA for it.

Does your cream say "USP" on it? That's the important part!

I think I'm the only one who didn't care that much for Inception. It seemed so predictable to me! But, everyone else loved it. So, I guess it was just me!

Yeah, I sort of hope that I'm going to be having babies before her since she's decided its not time yet. Although, I'd love to be able to go through it together from afar. I just really, really hope she doesn't have any problems since she is waiting. That could be heartbreaking... and I can't help but worry about that sort of thing with all the pain I've seen from those TTC.

 

[Allie84]

I know what you mean. I see it as such a difficult thing now, I'm astonished with those whom it's easy for. I was helping one of my students with a report and the country we were studying, Sierra Leone,had a birth rate of over 5 children per woman! I couldn't help but wonder how that is, when they suffer from such poverty and poor nutrtion, and those of us with 'Western' medicine and abundant food can suffer from infertility so often. I'm sure there's a reason.

Yes, the cream says USP. Does that mean it's the 'good' stuff? I'm so wary to take it. I've actually only been taking a quarter of my thyroid pill as well and it building it up. My doc said that was okay, but it exemplifies how averse to putting stuff in my body I am!

 

[Megg33k]

Yes, the USP means its bio-identical. The other stuff is totally useless! You only need about 1tsp of it twice a day. Its nothing you need to be scared of... I promise! If I wouldn't put stuff into my body, I'd never have gotten this opportunity. Sometimes we have to make concessions to get what we truly desire!

 

[heart tree]

Black Swan was incredibly disturbing and intense. I can't decide if I liked it or not. I think I did. Natalie Portman was spectacular in it though and definitely deserves an Oscar nomination. Did anyone see Requiem for a Dream? It was the same Director. That movie was also disturbing and intense. If you didn't like Requiem, you probably won't like Black Swan. Whew, I feel like taking a shower now.

Allie, I only used 1/4 teaspoon twice a day of the cream. It is such a trace amount, I wouldn't worry about it. My acupuncturist recommends it and my doctors have all laughed at it because of the minute amount I'm using.

Megg, glad you got some sleep. I hope you are feeling better.

 

[Megg33k]

I did see Requiem and I sort of liked it... much like you felt about Black Swan. Perhaps you can PM me a spoiler so I could know more and decide if I want to see it? I don't mind having things ruined. I'd rather know the outcome and be convinced to watch something than avoid it because I don't know what to expect!

 

[Allie84]

Hmm, I didn't like Requiem, so I may not see Black Swan now.

I know this is kind of dorky, but I was going ask if anyone wanted to exchange Christmas cards. I'm trying to cheer myself and am going to get crafty and make some, I think. Just let me know and we can exchange addresses via private message. I won't feel bad if it's not your thing, but for anyone who wants to I thought it'd be fun.

ETA: Ooh, I wouldn't mind a Black Swan spoiler myself.

 

[Megg33k]

YES! Christmas card exchange... I'M IN! I'm actually okay with posting my address publicly. Feel free to PM me yours though! I'll hand make them too! I should offer this in my journal too! That would give me something to do for 10 days! You rock!!!

Megg Eli
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[msarkozi]

I was thinking this earlier....but I cheated this year and bought my cards since I didn't have time to make them. If anyone cares to have a store bought card, and a late card, I am in!

 

[Allie84]

LOL Mel! Perhaps for address exchanges, we can start a FB message chain so everyone can see the address and we only have to post it once, to everyone? That's how my friends and I talk to eachother all at once. I think I'm FB friends with most of you and can add those I'm not.

I just bit the bullet and rubbed the progesterone cream into my feet. 1/4 teaspoon, we'll see what it does! It better do something for nearly $30.

 

[Megg33k]

Feet?! The skin on your feet is supposed to be too thick. The usual spots are inside of arms, inside of thighs, belly, or chest!

FB sounds like it would be a great place to share! I can start the email if you want!

 

[yogi77]

oh i'm in for the card exchange too, I was thinking about that earlier! But like Mel mine are 100% store bought! so if you'll take my store bought cards i'd be in too!

 

[Megg33k]

Out of all the girls who have stuck around in the thread, I don't have some people on FB!


cazza22 (Did I somehow miss adding her? Or do I not know her real name?)
Razcox
sequeena
CJSG1977
MinnieMone
grandbleu

 

[Megg33k]

sent!

 

[grandbleu]

Morning Everyone! :wave:

Just caught up on everything...wow how this thread flies if you're not paying attention!

Dazed - sorry AF got you too - looks like there's a bunch of us in the same boat. YEAH! for cycle buddies

Hearty - I totally want to see Black Swan - I don't think it's in France yet...I feel like I might be scared but I LOVE ballet and Natalie Portman so I'll watch it between my fingers if I have too. Plus in fertility news: we're cycle buddies now!

Raz - I totally hear you on the hardening of the heart after loss(es). I miss my carefree happy smilely me I used to be before this. D&C seems like a good option for you and fits with your plan. I need to make one of those...I feel like I'm bobbing about like a sailboat without its sails.

Prego - So sorry for you traumatic miscarriage experience. I would get a scan first to make sure all the tissue is gone. I don't think you have to get a D&C unless there is retained tissue that hasn't come out on its own. Also I was given methergine (to help with cramping like I needed help!) after my natural miscarriage just to make sure and then antibiotics for infection just in case. I would go that route first before doing anything surgical.

Allie - totally hear you on the jealousy factor. You do have a superb chart this month...up up and away. Also I don't know anything about progesterone but when you mentioned yams I remember an article I read AGES ago (like high school!) about a culture in Africa that had a yam-based diet and they had the highest amount of twins and the scientist think it was all the yams they ate!

Yogi and LucyJ - Thanks for your AF condolences...it's funny that we need condolences for our AFs! but much appreciated.

Sugar - You have your AF too. She BLOODY sucks! There are lots of us cycling the same...yippee for cycle buddies (I think that's you, me, dazed, hearty - anybody else???)

Prgirl_Cesca - Sorry about your sad day. I think about my angel all the time. I'm sure they are helping out your new baby and making it strong...they want their mom to have her forever baby.

Megg - thanks for not leaving for too long! I was worried...Hope those little embies are LOVING their new home.

A big HELLO and to anyone I might have missed (and I'm sure I did!).

AFM: Just riding out the AF and giving temping a break for these 3 days - and I'll start back up after. This is OUR cycle girls....we need some hope for the new year...

PS. I just started a journal if anyone wants to take a look at my journey so far...