Early 30's TTC #1

[MrsPTTC]

Hi Arianne, thanks so much for the tip, I'm not sure if we can get it in the UK but I'll be sure to have a look x

 

[MrsPTTC]

I got my smiley on the CB digi opk this morning, woop woop! . I'm pleased to see since stopping all the herbs and changing from Pregnacare to an own brand pre-natal my cycles seem to be settling down, I find I'm ovulating around the same time each month, yay! x

 

[Crumbs]

Fx to hear some "positive" news from you all!

 

[hopefulmama2b]

MrsPTTC- looks like you're maybe 1 dpo!! BD schedule looks good!

AFM- I have my HSG scheduled for Friday.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Thanks hopeful! I'm a bit confused by my temps though, I have never ovulated the same day as my opk, its usually 2 days after, & I had another + opk this morning. I've not had any ewcm today, only watery & I think my cervix is open more today than yesterday, all very puzzling I'll just have to see what happens to my temps over the next few days. We're gonna BD in the morning just incase.

Good luck for your HSG! Hope it does the trick! x

 

[MrsPTTC]

So I got a temp drop today so it look like todays the day & we just DTD x

 

[Soleil Breeze]

MrsPTTC - best of luck to you, girl! I hope this is YOUR cycle! As for the OPK, it is normal to ovulate up to two days after the +. I have. And sometimes it seems like you've got a strong positive for more than a day because when you first tested, your surge was just beginning and then the next time you tested, it was still strong, but probably on its way down. No worries there.

MsJMouse, if I am not on here on Sept. 3rd, please know that I will be thinking about you. Much love.

Rosa, are you starting IVF this cycle? or next? Isn't it exciting?!
Also, I'm a pescatarian (no meat, but seafood). Did you read that protein might be an issue for creating 'good' eggs? Just curious because I'm not sure my protein intake is the best.

Crumbs - thanks for making me laugh. I sure hope that you got plenty baby dust from that belly!

Arianne - nice to hear from you! I hope all is as well as it can be! and thanks for the beet extract information.

I thought the FB conversation was so funny. I actually just deactivated mine and created a new one with a very LIMITED "real friend" base. The old one aggravated the hell out of me. Am I upset that I've lost all the history attached to the other one? Yeah. Am I happy that I no longer have to see certain people's cheesy status updates in my newsfeed? YES! And am I ecstatic that now I can control who is "up in my business", checking out my stuff and not saying a word? YES, YES, YES!

AFM, today I called the fert doc and told them I want to be on clomid this cycle without going in for an IUI. We plan to do the next IUI in October. Fingers crossed that they will let me take it. I am CD 1. Again. I've lost track of my months of trying at this point. It's been two years for sure. Anyway, I spotted like mad again (since TH of last week). That pisses me off more than anything. Why on earth do I spot so much before my actual period?! Do any of you gals spot for a few days before the flow?

Ok; I've rambled enough. Sending positive thoughts everyone's way!

X

 

[MrsPTTC]

Thanks Soleil!

Check out this other thread I belong to, it could be helpful! https://www.babyandbump.com/ttc-groups/503880-spotting-week-before-af-every-month-anyone-else.html Good luck with the Clomid! x

 

[rosababy]

Rosa, are you starting IVF this cycle? or next? Isn't it exciting?!
Also, I'm a pescatarian (no meat, but seafood). Did you read that protein might be an issue for creating 'good' eggs? Just curious because I'm not sure my protein intake is the best.

Hi! I am starting IVF this cycle. Not exactly sure what I am waiting for...I go in again on Friday for an u/s to "see how I'm doing" and then I'll probably wait some more. I just wanna start injections!!! I'm done waiting! Very exciting, though!

I did read that a high protein diet was good for IVF. Just eat fish a lot, and maybe start a protein shake everyday. It's a great way to get a lot of protein. My protein is not the best either.

 

[Regalpeas]

Hello All,

Sorry for all the ladies who are out. Baby wishes for the next cycle.

Good to see some new group members and returning ones as well.

I was reading over the post about friends/loved ones getting pregnant ...I wanted to cry. It's such an awkward feeling bc in your heart you truly are happy for them, but you can't understand why at the same time you feel put out. It's natural but it's an awful feeling. Then you dont want to dare get caught up in envious emotions or find yourself accused of "jealousy" b/c really it's not those things. It's just the pain of perceived personal failure and rejection. At least that's how I see it.

I know first hand b/c I 've been in a fowl mood lately about ttc. I'm trying to get it together. Not too much else except DH's SA is less than 30 days away. FInally.


Also thanks Arianne for the tip. I wonder if it truly works.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Hi ladies, so my ticker has sent me over to the dark side x

 

[Crumbs]

rosababy, yay! I'll be sending happy thoughts your way!

hopefulmama2b, good luck with your HSG!

MrsPTTC, oh no! What happened?

Soleil Breeze, happy to see you on here again! Best of luck with the clomid this cycle!

Regalpeas, Good luck on the SA! I hope they get your the results soon - waiting was killer for us!


Has anyone seen the new Breast Cancer Awareness campaign on FB? It's like last year when you're supposed to change your status to something only the women know about and it keeps all the men guessing. It was supposed to have had great results last year but this years "message" depressed the hell out of me

It goes like this:
I'm (your birth month) weeks and I'm craving (your birth date)!!! as your status. Example: Feb 14th = I'm 2 weeks and craving Chocolate mints!!!

There's all these corresponding sweets that go with your birthdate .... UMMM yeh, this is soooooo insensitive to those of us having a hard time getting pregnant How the hell am I going to read all these updates from everyone without feeling a little shattered each and every time! If it's actual real pregnancies, it's different but they're making fun of it!

Am I just being overly sensitive about it? Maybe I just need to lighten up. Sigh.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Aw crumbs, no I've not seen it yet. Seems a bit unfair if its only for preg people & yes a bit of a kick in the gut for people TTC. I meant my ticker has changed me to a year today lol x

 

[mrsmax]

Mrs PTTC - hugs about your ticker. 1 year is crap.

Well, I had my (sort of) summer breaj away from BnB but it is September and I'm back!!!!! We are chekcing out private clinics now - first one an open day on 14th Sept. Cant wait. Just want to get this baby moving!!

Crumbs - horrid campaign for us - but no one would think about the effect on TTC. I have seen a similar campaign but it is aout how long it takes to brush your hair or something. As everyone has been saying - I have now hidden so many people on FB - including someoen due to have her baby any day now and my best friend who had her this summer! Problem is we have mutual friends so I still see posts like congratulations and Gl etc so cant really win unless I delete them altogether!!

How is everyone? I have def become a little less obsessed since giving BnB a break - but I missed everyone too much!!

 

[mrsmax]

And - welcome back Soleil. We missed you.

Rosa - really good luck with the IVF. I might just be a couple of months behind so keep me in the loop.

Hopeful - good luck with the HSG

 

[hopefulmama2b]

AFM, today I called the fert doc and told them I want to be on clomid this cycle without going in for an IUI. We plan to do the next IUI in October. Fingers crossed that they will let me take it. I am CD 1. Again. I've lost track of my months of trying at this point. It's been two years for sure. Anyway, I spotted like mad again (since TH of last week). That pisses me off more than anything. Why on earth do I spot so much before my actual period?! Do any of you gals spot for a few days before the flow?

Ok; I've rambled enough. Sending positive thoughts everyone's way!

X

Welcome back!!!! Glad to see you again. Good luck with the clomid this cycle. Why do you want to wait until October for the IUI? I know I try not to count months either because it has been a really freaking long time. I hate to admit that I'm in the LTTTC club. I don't want to be in it!!!!

Hello All,

I know first hand b/c I 've been in a fowl mood lately about ttc. I'm trying to get it together. Not too much else except DH's SA is less than 30 days away. FInally.

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Good luck with the SA! I know for me, it feels good just to be doing something.

Hi ladies, so my ticker has sent me over to the dark side x

Sorry to see the 1 year, hun. Not a good feeling, I know!

Has anyone seen the new Breast Cancer Awareness campaign on FB? It's like last year when you're supposed to change your status to something only the women know about and it keeps all the men guessing. It was supposed to have had great results last year but this years "message" depressed the hell out of me

Am I just being overly sensitive about it? Maybe I just need to lighten up. Sigh.

I've seen in and I hate it! Like all of you, I get on FB every day hoping that I don't see an update like that and this just mocks the situation. I know that's not the intent, but I really don't like it either.

We've all been friend for some time now...and I'm convinced I don't know any of you IRL since most of you are out of the country. If anyone wants to be FB friends and put a face to a forum-name shoot me a pm with your contact info so I can look you up! I have a couple other BnB friends on FB and - of course- "real names" are off limits on the forum and TTC talk is off limits on FB!!

Well, I had my (sort of) summer breaj away from BnB but it is September and I'm back!!!!! We are chekcing out private clinics now - first one an open day on 14th Sept. Cant wait. Just want to get this baby moving!!

How is everyone? I have def become a little less obsessed since giving BnB a break - but I missed everyone too much!!

Welcome back!! It does take some of the obsession away, but sometimes you just have to vent!

AFM- HSG in a couple hours and I'm nervous about the results. I'll check in after if I'm not in bed bawling my eyes out. Thanks for all of the well wishes.

 

[Crumbs]

MrsPTTC, that's the thing, it's not for pregnant people but it's supposed to make everyone look pregnant. So far I've only seen two people change their status to that, my young cousin and an old high school friend with 5 kids already -- and of course, all the comments after are all congrats, etc, etc. I hope it doesn't catch on this year!

 

[MrsPTTC]

Thanks Mrsmax and Hopeful. I don't feel too bad about the year mark I guess, and I'm quite positive about this month. Funny as last month I thought to myself I wouldn't be bothered if I didn't get a BFP this month as my holiday in Oct would be more enjoyable if I'm not pg (drinking, watersports, spa, sunbathing etc etc) but of course I wanted to get my BFP as soon as I came back! Yet here I am 3DPO and praying for a !! I bought a pg friend some babygrows in the Next sale. They are gorgeous, white with little cute owls on them. I am sooooo tempted to keep them for myself but am a bit superstitious with things like that! I think I'll keep them until the cycle ends and if no BFP I guess I'll give them away Do you like my new addition to my ticker ladies?! It's probably coincidence but there are a number of ladies on a Moonstone thread who've got BFP's/ovulated early/reduced AF pains. Anything's worth a shot in my book, my bracelet came today and I love it!

Hopeful - how did your HSG go? Not too painful I hope

Crumbs - yes I see, it's not just for pg ladies but makes you look pg.. Funny I have now seen 2 statuses with that on since you posted! I feel like having a go at them for making us all feel like crap x

 

[Aisak]

It goes like this:[/U]
I'm (your birth month) weeks and I'm craving (your birth date)!!! as your status. Example: Feb 14th = I'm 2 weeks and craving Chocolate mints!!!

There's all these corresponding sweets that go with your birthdate .... UMMM yeh, this is soooooo insensitive to those of us having a hard time getting pregnant How the hell am I going to read all these updates from everyone without feeling a little shattered each and every time! If it's actual real pregnancies, it's different but they're making fun of it!

Am I just being overly sensitive about it? Maybe I just need to lighten up. Sigh.

i don't think you are being overly sensitive. It's not funny and it doesn't really have anything to do with breast cancer. My very favorite ttc blog (she's now pregnant) wrote a post on it today: https://eggsandsperm.com/

 

[hopefulmama2b]

I love it, Aisak! Thanks for sharing that blog. If I had enough guts I'd post her comment, but instead I'll just continue living in my little recurrent miscarriage shame-bubble.

MrsPTTC- Thanks for asking. It did hurt! I hate to say it, but it was painful as the dye was being inserted. Luckily my hubby was right by my side and help my hand and I just squeezed really tight!! Tubes are open and I don't have a septum. However, there was something abnormal, but she couldn't tell me what it was so on Tuesday I will go back for a saline infusion sonogram (SIS). She said that the HSG is worse so I think I'll be good. She mentioned the possibility of a small fibroid or something else that I can't remember the name of. We'll see what Tuesday brings! So overall it wasn't a bad appointment I just wish she could have told me more. I do feel relieved that I don't have a septum though! He threw out the word surrogacy at my last appointment and I googled that it could cost $80,000 USD and about freaked out!