Early 30's TTC #1

[hopefulmama2b]

MrsMax and PTTC- Good luck with the appointments!! That's right around the corner.

Sorry to see the BFN MrsMax. I hope the doc is ready to come up with a good plan next week!

Soliel- Sorry you're in a bad mood, but I'm right there with you sister!!! I'm 6 dpiui, but according to FF I'm only 4dpo. How's that for bad timing for ya?!

 

[MrsPTTC]

Good luck with your appointment mrsmax! Date buddies lol.

Soleil sorry you're not feeling it but its way too early for symptoms!

Hopeful, oh dear but hope FF is wrong! Not sure how IUI is different but BD 2 days before ovulation is fine for catching the egg. Also bear in mind you can ovulate at different times of the day but only temp once a day. Take me last month, I didn't get a positive opk until the sat afternoon, then had an u/s at 8am the following day & I'd already ovulated yet FF says I ovulated on the Sunday when it was more like the sat night.

X

 

[hopefulmama2b]

That's what I'm hoping PTTC!!!! I felt ovulation cramps Wednesday afternoon and temp just went up a little thursday and then a lot of Friday so FF marked o as Thursday, but I really think that it was Wednesday late. Maybe 12 hours isn't enough time to show the big spike? Fx! Thanks for telling about your scan- makes me feel better!

 

[Soleil Breeze]

Not really in a better mood today...we really do need the BabyGods to smile upon us soon!

But hopefulmama, in line with what MrsPTTC told you, don't worry about the temp. spike and FF. When I got preggo in April, I was CONVINCED that we had a poorly timed IUI because my temperature took days (two or three) to go up! Did you have more than one follicle? Because, if so, it's possible that the second one took a few more hours to pop, and this also delayed the expected temperature rise?

5 days post-IUI. Want it so badly, but I am being SO negative this cycle. I am not usually this negative. Even last month, 8 days post-IUI, I just knew we weren't pregnant and I was okay with that. Of course, I still broke down when the spotting came on, etc., etc., but I wasn't so down this early in the process. Hormones, ay? What a ride.

Mrsmax and MrsPTTC- best of luck with your FS appts. next week!

X

 

[MrsPTTC]

No problem hopeful! Glad I've made you feel better

Soleil its probably better to feel like that, unlike me last month expecting to be preggo then having a slap in the face lol. Perhaps you will have a nice surprise!

God this waiting to ovulate game is a pain. I feel like I'm wishing my life away sometimes! x

 

[rosababy]

Soleil, sorry you're in a bad mood. It's hard to be happy throughout this crap isn't it? We're all there with you.

Mrsmax, when do you meet with the doc? Sorry about the bfn.

Hopeful, I would say forget about the temping for now. You've literally done everything you can for this cycle, and now it's just stressing you out. Try to distract yourself with something else...Christmas shopping?

Afm, I'm also trying desperately to keep myself distracted. We have Thanksgiving soon!!! And I'm packing, cleaning, making lists blush wrapping presents (xmas with my side of the fam during thanksgiving this year). Otherwise, I'm working on my 2011 photo album (shout out to Shutterfly!) and I think I'm going to take up knitting again. No, I am not a 70 year old woman, but it keeps my mind busy and my hands busy. I can only do one basic stitch though, so I can make a mean scarf. I have to learn how to do something else. Maybe start making a baby hat or booties or something.

 

[mrsmax]

That's what I'm hoping PTTC!!!! I felt ovulation cramps Wednesday afternoon and temp just went up a little thursday and then a lot of Friday so FF marked o as Thursday, but I really think that it was Wednesday late. Maybe 12 hours isn't enough time to show the big spike? Fx! Thanks for telling about your scan- makes me feel better!

I think that makes total sense. I def think you can ovulate at night and then spike doesnt appear until 24 hours later when Iyou next take a temp. I have to agree with Rosa though - you need to step away from the themometer. It just causes so much heartache (as if we need any more!)

Soleil - I am about where you are right now. I feel totally fed up. My temp dipped massively this morning so Af is on her way and although i totally expected it this month, I had a good cry before coming to work. I cant believe I am moving on to my 19th cycle. It is just so bloody unfair I always try to stay upbeat and positive, but I dont know how i will face Christmas AGAIN without a bump. I can tell even DH is feeling the strain, even though he is an angel and doesnt let it show, I can see how upset he is. I feel like I am failing him. Thank goodness I have a FS appointment next week. I am about ready to fall apart here.

Just wish AF would hurry up and show now - due tomorrow so I can move onto the next cycle...

 

[hopefulmama2b]

MrsMax- You are not failing DH. I know how you feel I often feel the same way. I think bad thoughts like, if someone else were his wife he may have a couple of kids by now. I know he loves me and doesn't think that way. Same as your husband. I think as the women we put way too much pressure on ourselves and in the end it's both of our problems because we are in this together. So glad your appointment is next week!! It is unfair, but we have to just keep fighting for our family.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Mrsmax sending you massive hugs hun. I know you've got a few months on me & I now have clomid, but I am also dreading Xmas without a BFP (no chance of a bump!) I'm approaching my fertile window, but you know I can't even be ar*ed to have . I'm really bored of TTC now & i'm sick of a BFP being the only thing to look forward to! x

 

[Soleil Breeze]

This most be the most times I have been on here in a while! I guess I'm really needing you girls' support right now.

Was a total bee-yatch again today. DH, who is on vacation, almost left the apartment to get away from me (so he told me later on this afternoon when I was more 'approachable'). He is feeling pretty down, too. He really, really wants this baby...Sometimes it's so hard for me to get away from my own "Boo hoo, I'm not pregnant AGAIN" mood to realize that I am not the only person going through this.

I feel like I can really relate to what you all have written about in the past day or so. It's almost as if you feel exactly what I do. I can't wait for the day when we no longer have to be wondering, "Can I get pregnant? When will I have a baby?" I will be crushed if a third Christmas comes around without me being pregnant.

It's so funny. Whenever any of you gals get down about a cycle I say, hey, hope is not lost until the AF lady sings! And yet, I can't keep that same attitude with myself. Sometimes you just end up in a 2ww slump. Sigh.

Well, I can tell you that my upper breast near my left pit is hurting. This always happens in the cycles I am not pregnant. So, of course, I'm bummed. I don't understand why, with TWO mature follicles, and millions of sperm placed near my tubes, it is STILL so hard to get pregnant. ?!!?!?

I can't distract myself easily this cycle. Rosa, I'm glad that knitting is working out for you! mrsmax, hopeful, Rosa and the rest of us early 30s TTCers...I that we get a "uterus" bump by the end of the year - even if it's not yet perceptible on the outside!

 

[Crumbs]

Someone put up a TTC Graphic Inspiration thread on another site and thought I'd share.
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[mrsmax]

Started spotting and temp dropped. Af is here/on her way. Feel Ok after reading some success stories on the LTTTC boards and having a good cry yesterday!

Going to go all out this month - go back to my acupuncture person, try wheatgerm, flax seeds the lot!!! Now just looking forward to FS appointment on Tuesday when hopefully we can come up with a plan. Seriously, it is about time. 19 months and not even be allowed to try Clomid!!!!!

 

[MrsPTTC]

Hopefully the FS will let you have the clomid mrsmax, I agree its ridiculous. You must have a strict trust as I've heard the nhs hand them out like candy as they're cheaper than iui/IVF etc.. Ive tried browsing the lttc boards but they scare the shit out of me to be honest! I come away with a list of new problems I might have! x

 

[rosababy]

Soleil, I'll let you know if the knitting helps when I actually start. I'm sorry you're getting negative signs. You never know, though! I'm the same way with being positive for other people and having trouble being positive for myself. When is your testing date?

Mrsmax, I'm so sorry you're struggling. My heart goes out to you. We're all right there with you, not that it helps. This blows a big one. When you said 19 months, I counted and it's been 19 for me too. Another Christmas with babies all around, and no bump. I really hope we all get our bfps at the same time. I can not believe you don't have clomid yet! Hopefully your FS will get a plan together. Maybe an IUI is in your future?Have you had any testing done yet?

Afm, I'm at my parents, cooking and preparing for the big Tday tomorrow. I'm even doing my own shots! good for me! Feeling fine. Not really exhausted, not really emotional...the only thing is my disgusting face. So zitty and oily. So gross.

 

[Regalpeas]

AF came and I was so down. I hate this feeling I really do. Sigh…But onward upward.

MrsPTTC hope everything goes well at your appointment. I called in my period start date. This time I believe they will track me closer based on testing and not just what I reported. When I came in I was already into my last cycle. Now they can look at what’s going on from start to end.

Soleil I feel ya. The waiting is the most frustrating of all of this. Thanks for the support. I hope this is your time fx fx fx!!!

MrsMax hope everything goes well with your appointment as well. I agree. We need a lift in spirits! More BFPs please! Sorry your are down. I am too but trying not to focus on it because of the holiday. Hang in there hun Your day is coming and you are doing everything that is in your power. I too do not want to go into another( our 2nd ) Christmas season w/o a BFP. Just typing that… my throat is getting tender. But I know our miracles are coming soon.

Hopeful and Rosa fx fx fx sooo hoping this is it for you both.

Crumbs and Ready thanks for your encouraging posts. They have really brightened my days when logging on to see them. Hope everything is going well with your pregnancies. 

MsMJMouse,Pink and Piccolo always in my thoughts.


I’m cooking one half of my Thanksgiving meal now. Trying to stay awake while it cooks. Goody I’ll be up tonight to watch Revenge. Love that show. I usually catch up online.

Anyhow, I hope everyone (who celebrates) haves an awesome Thanksgivings! Be blessed and try not to eat too much Turkey! Hee hee

 

[MrsPTTC]

Belated Happy Thanksgiving US ladies!

Regal that's great that they're tracking you properly this time

Rosa, what day are you on now, not sure what to call an IVF cycle as it's not DPO! Lol.

Well I think I might ovulate even earlier than last month, and last month I ovulated on CD18, my OPK's are getting a bit darker, my CP is softer but not HSO just yet and EWCM is improving, though I have to say is not great since the Clomid started drying me up! I'm not temping, and kind of regret it just as I'd like to know when ovulation is, but hey ho, it's less stressful I guess! x

 

[Soleil Breeze]

Temp. was 98.6 this morning. I have no idea if that's high for me at this point in my cycle b/c I haven't temped for so long. I'm trying not to symptom spot, but I don't feel pregnant. I have a mantra going off in my head, "You're not pregnant. You're not pregnant." I don't want to be crushed in a few days (or tomorrow since that's when I usually start spotting).

Hopeful, I hope it is all going well for you & that you get a BFP in a few days.

Mrsmax & Regal...I'm sorry that you didn't get your BFPs. So, so sorry. The only thing I can think is, with each no pregnancy cycle, we MUST be that one cycle closer to our BFPs, right?

Rosa, I hope for each zit on your face, you get one good embryo to use! Test date is Weds for me. I will be elated if I get that far without spotting...That's my pregnancy sign. The only time I've never spotted was the cycle I was pregnant.

Sigh. If only.

 

[rosababy]

Zits = emby babies. LOL! Thanks, SB! I'll keep that in mind.

 

[MrsPTTC]

So I got my + OPK very very late on Friday night - CD14, I can't believe it, I've never ovulated this early before! Thank you Clomid! . Ladies who use opk's I definitely recommend POAS'ing more than once a day, it's amazing what 4 hrs difference makes! Hope everyone has had a nice weekend, how's your temps looking Soleil? x

 

[hopefulmama2b]

Regal, Aisak, MrsMax ladies.

I'm right behind you. BFN today and I suspect temp drop tomorrow and AF Tuesday.

Soliel- I hope you had better luck than me with IUI this month, hun. fx!