Disco Derail! - TTCAL/PAL Discussion and Support!

[heart tree]

Yogi, that's great that you are getting a 6 week scan. And yes, try to get an 8 week one too. I bet that will help you sleep better. Listen to the other preggos, they know what they're talking about.

Cesca that bump is AMAZING! Wow! You really look like a pregnant woman!

 

[heart tree]

Hi Jenny, glad to hear you are feeling better honey! Moan away, that's what we're here for!

 

[jenny25]

dont you find that men annoy us more when we are poorly lol x

 

[Megg33k]

I find that everything today annoys me more! Totally being a moody cow today... very irritable... not weepy anymore, just easily annoyed! LOL

 

[pregoinnorge]

hi everyone!
I'm back from my week down by Oslo. I've only logged in a few times and skimmed pages but I haven't had it in me to really get involved. I managed to get shit-faced two times this week, and even though I felt terrible the next day(s), it felt good to let loose and be a little crazy. Of course one night turned into a drunken crying fest, but what can you expect right?
I'm still trying to decide if I should work this week. Physically I think I'm back to normal, but I don't know....it's hard when I have the paperwork sitting in front of me to go back there. I know the longer I stay away the harder it will be to go back, but it's just four days and then Christmas vacation starts. Should I just not feel guilty? it's hard not to.

Beautiful picture cesca!
Good luck with everything yogi
Almost time for testing Megg! Exciting!

I miss you all Can I still hang out even if I am not TTC anymore? Or is that just weird?

 

[heart tree]

Amy you should already know the answer to hanging out here. Of course you are welcome to! You just need to be able to deal with us talking abou ttc.

If you don't think you are mentally ready to go back to work yet, don't. Try to think of your physical and mental health as a whole. They really aren't separate parts. If only one is working then the whole isn't quite healed yet. Take some time to get both healed before going back. You have no reason to feel guilty about that. You've been through a lot!

And good for you for letting loose! It was necessary. So glad to have you back.

 

[Megg33k]

Of course you can hang out, Amy! Always! And, don't go back to work! Wait it out!!

 

[Allie84]

Hi Amy! We really want you to stay even if you aren't TTC at the moment. It's great to hear from you. You definitely deserved those nights out on the town, and I'm with the others and agree you shouldn't feel guilty about going back into work and should take the time if you need it. I have a tendency to feel 'guilty' about stuff I shouldn't all the time, though, so I know how you feel. But you definitely shouldn't have to go back yet.

Jenny, I'm gald you're feeling a bit better. Are you sure you're out this month even with getting sick? I imagine there's still a chance.

Welcome back, Yogi. I think it's great you're getting a 6 week scan on Christmas Eve! It will be such a wonderful Christmas gift. Sorry your'e not sleeping well, but don't worry about it affecting bubs at all.

My spotting has continued throughout the day, with intermittent cramping. My boobs feel less sore, as well. It definitely feels like the will be here tomorrow, two days early. Is it normal for luteal phases to change? I don't even know what to do next cycle. I think I'm going to forgo the soy, actually, and see what happens naturally. I can't think of what would have made my LP shorter.

 

[heart tree]

Allie I was just thinking about you and wondering about the spotting. I really hope it is IB. I was just reading some women talk about using FRERs before AF was due. Quite a few of them said that the FRER was negative before AF was due. Then they said they had some light bleeding around the time AF was due, but AF never fully came on. Then 4 days after AF was due they did another FRER and it was positive. I guess you never really know. Implantation can happen when AF is due I guess. Still holding out hope for you.

If AF does arrive, I have no idea what would have caused a shorter LP. Mine tend to fluctuate, but in general, I don't think they are supposed to at all. I honestly don't think you are using enough of the cream to make a difference, so maybe you aren't producing enough progesterone? Not sure. Something to consider in the future, but for now, I'm going to hope AF stays away.

 

[Allie84]

That's hopeful to hear, Hearty. I don't feel pregnant, though, not one bit. I'm 90% sure I'll wake up to a major temp drop tomorrow. So you don't think I'm using enough of the cream? How much do you use? I know, I hate that it's actually shortening when it's meant to be constant. I think I'm going to try natural ways to increase progesterone as well-dietary, increase exercise, cut down sugar, etc. The sugar one will be hard, though.

Did you get some in today?

 

[heart tree]

I was using 1/2 tsp two times a day. I found that 1/4 teaspoon twice a day wasn't as effective. I was never told my progesterone was low, but it did seem to help.

Yup, I did get some BD in today! Used pre-seed and soft cups. My opks were negative but better to be safe than sorry. The opks did have a second line though. I have a fade in pattern so I definitely expect to see them get darker in the next few days. Time will tell.

Off to watch The Tudors now. It is a great show.

 

[jenny25]

well today girls i had a temp drop just below the coverline first time for me and i aint impressed im only 5dpo so i dont know whats going on their x

 

[grandbleu]

Morning :wave:

Hearty - way to get in your BD...covering all your bases...with all that effort I can't see how you would miss the elusive egg.

Allie - you're not out until the actually shows...I agree with Hearty - perhaps some IB??? LP's can variate a little bit in my experience...I've had 13 day and 15 days ones with 14 regular so I suppose a variation of 1-2 days is normal over a period of time.

Prego - glad you had some nights out and crying fests are good to get it all out of your system.

Jenny - temp drop??? HMMMMM.... maybe Implantation Drop??? I don't know much about it but like to think on the positive side. Seems a bit early to have a temp drop anyways so it could just be one of those funky "just ignore me" temps.

Meg - 1st beta today????!!!! Good luck!!!

Hi to everyone else

AFM: Just working on the SMEP plan and drinking my DELICIOUS grapefruit juice and one cup of green tea. No coffee for me this time around. OH and I got into a big fight all around this whole TTC business...since when did sex become a chore...BLEH...any advice to do everything we need to to for TTC but still keep the sprark alive???

 

[Megg33k]

No AF, Allie! I refuse! I hope the spotting isn't the lead up to anything heavier and you get your BFP instead!

Not sure, Jenny... Could be anything. I'm sure it'll be back up tomorrow!

Liking that you got your session in today, Hearty!

I'll let you know when I figure out how to make it less of a job, Liz. Its difficult, at best!

I just came in from cold ass winter weather and still have a temp of 99.49. Hoping that means no temp nose-dive for me tomorrow. I know the progesterone will keep it up, but I've seen my temp plummet while using it too. In fact, CD21-22 were pretty low for me, and I'd been on it for 5-6 days already. So, I know it will if it wants to. My cramps have returned tonight off and on... but still in 2 specific places... and my left ovary still cramps here and there. The food aversion returned for about 3 hours tonight... It was strange... I felt the same "I'm getting the flu" feeling and didn't want to eat anything at all... but it was only from about 5pm-8pm. Last night was more like 6pm-9pm. I thought this morning it was just gone for good... but I guess not. Went to Justin's and fell asleep on his couch at 11... until about 12:30! Now, I'm still tired at 3! The fatigue seems worse than before. And, now I'm rambling! Sorry! I think its my bedtime! LOL Goodnight, girls!

P.S. Remember: No results tomorrow. I won't know until Wednesday. So, don't get too excited!

 

[VGibs]

AFM: Just working on the SMEP plan and drinking my DELICIOUS grapefruit juice and one cup of green tea. No coffee for me this time around. OH and I got into a big fight all around this whole TTC business...since when did sex become a chore...BLEH...any advice to do everything we need to to for TTC but still keep the sprark alive???

Because god forbid men get laid lol I love how men bitch and moan about not getting enough and the few times a month we need them to put out they complain!

 

[grandbleu]

At least women get it! Thanks Vgibs

 

[LucyJ]

everyone

Been to my parents sugery today saw my mums dr and have had more blood taken o check my levels hopefully they have doubled again and booked in to have them repeated on wednesday. Thats right isn't it to have them down every 48 hours then will ring my dr on wed to see about getting an early scan not sure if she needs to ring the epu or I do hoping as I'm pregnant again they may out a rush on the bloods that I had done on 1st Dec.

Grandbleu I say just jump him and try to focus on being together and not that you are TTC. Maybe just go downstairs with nothing but a smile on that should get him focusing on all the right things (this is assuming that your OH dad isn't there yet

 

[grandbleu]

Thanks Lucy! I will try tonight...we have to get on the SMEP bandwagon ASAP! I will just not mention all the temping...grapefruit juice...blah blah blah...and just try to make it spontaneously planned (spontaneous for him...planned for me!). His dad doesn't arrive to Thursday PM so still gives us time...

Wow that's a lot of blood hon...keep eating and drinking lots of fluids to keep your strength up! I hope they double and you can get booked for a scan...I'd say 6-7 weeks to make sure you see something.

X

 

[LucyJ]

Thanks. Trying to make sure I'm eating regularly I'm having egg sandwichs for lunch. Felt a bit wobbly after having blood taken but alright now.

I think thats a good idea he doesnt have to know its planned hope you catch the egg and you've got plenty of time before OH's dad arrives and then you'll just have to send him out on errands or be quite

 

[msarkozi]

That sound great Lucy!! I can't wait to hear those doubled numbers!!