F.A.I.T.H. (Forsaking all, I trust Him)

[somedaymama]

Aster start charting now - you don't have to start at the start of a cycle because it gives you insight regardless of when you start. Plus it will have you in a good routine for IF (lets hope not!) your next cycle starts. I started mid cycle. Now I don't even think about it, my temp time is 8am, my alarm goes off, I temp barely opening 1 eye to see the thermometer is ready and then shut them while it's in, when the alarm on it goes off, I open 1 eye, note the temp and go back to sleep!! I'm so used to it now I don't even think about it!

good advice. If nothing else, Aster, it will get you in a routine so your charting will be easeir from the beginning of your next cycle. (if you have a next! hopefully not!) Fertility friend seemed really intimidating to me at first, so I kept my charts on paper for awhile. Once I actually started using it, I realized it actually wasn't that bad. You can record CM and other fertility signs also, even if you don't want to temp every day.

Hi Rdy2, I hope everything is okay when they do the ultrasound! I'm glad you are getting some tests done, hopefully this means something will happen for you soon!

 

[Willynilly]

Mommahawk - well my ov days are “sorta” regular…day 14 or 15...but I’ve had a few surprise months now - two times when I was extremely stressed (this month being one of them), I didn’t ov until Day 17...and one month I ov’d day 11...which makes it a little tricky to pin down the bd…but, I feel we did ok with bd timing this month…we shall see.

Immi - I think it is soooo amazing that when we accept Christ into our lives - we are subsequently FILLED w/ the holy spirit. I mean - that's awesome...thanks God - for living INSIDE of us. we really are the salt and light of this world. what a miracle with your dh...he definitely had you together for a purpose greater than you could imagine. "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Mommahawk - day 11 looks like it was DEFINITELY it for you.

Aster - hi my girl! I ov'd late, so I'm 4dpo this month...we shall see now. how many days past are you?

 

[Willynilly]

thanks for your prayers on our show...we open tonight and it looks FANTASTIC! and ticket sales are going really well...thank u, thank u thank u...videos soon.

 

[Aaisrie]

Hmm.. good point. I think I will do that, I have a mad weekend but at least I have started! I was put off as FF made it look like you had to start at the beginning of a cycle but now i know you can start later, I will! thanks

Not at all, it will tell you it doesn't have enough information to calculate O days etc but it just gets you used to using it. I have an app on my phone which allows me to record my temp too so sometimes I put it in there in the morning but most BBTs will save the last temp so even if you don't remember it you just have to switch it on to see the last one. I have found it's really helped me get in touch with my body and so much so I KNEW my AF was going to start that evening because I was more focused on it. It also helped me not get my hopes up too much when my temp was all over the place (although people have been preg with crazy charts so it's not a definite!).

 

[mrskcbrown]

@rdy2bamom: I hope all goes well with you. Maybe when you go they will say you are BFP and then you wont have to undergo further testing. Fxd for you! Glad to see you are doing well.

@willynilly: I hope opening nite is everything you want it to be and more. I am excited for you.

As for me, we are in the dreaded fertile days... Will we get the eggy or not? LOL.

 

[mrskcbrown]

slow on here tonite huh? Good nite ladies!

 

[somedaymama]

Okay, I got the info from my doctor today about the tests. These are the tests I have to get done before he'll prescribe me clomid: testosterone, hydroxyprog, TSH, prolactin, and a 2 hour fasting glucose with insulin level. The first four are $585, the doctor's office couldn't tell me how much the glucose test is because it has to be done at the hospital. It's still a lot of money, but wayyyy less than $3k!

I hope you catch your eggy mrskc! It seems like you all go through multiple cycles between my ovulation days...on the positive side, I start my opks on Monday!

 

[Aaisrie]

I hope the tests work out for you someday! Hopefully you won't need them and you'll catch one this cycle

 

[somedaymama]

I hope so too!!

Have a good day everyone!

 

[mrskcbrown]

@somedaymama: Ive taken all of those tests. You will find out a wealth of information from those tests so that is a great thing. I hated the glucose test and almost puked when she gave it to me. Then I think you have to wait 1-2 hrs to be retested. I truly hope you find out whats the issue and it can get resolved so that you can get your BFP. Good luck!

 

[Guppy051708]

Hey ladies. Sorry its been so long!

Hi girls

Just to let you know I'm still stalking this thread and praying for you all - just taking a back seat for a while. I appreciate your continued kind words and prayers

Deb xx

This is much my case to. I think about you ladies everyday. I try to keep up with the posts, but have just been aquainting myself with everyone situations. ts not that im "avoiding" this group, not that at all. You all such great and strong and lovely women. In general, i just havn't been on BnB much, In fact i have LOADS of journals and threads to update myself up on. I try to keep up with you ladies though. I havn't really been online much because i have tired and sick, so ive been spending my time working and sleeping for the most part. Work has picked up and my schedule has change significantly since my BFP. So im just not online much period. Though i do try to keep myself updated and i try to write in my journal when i do find time, but even thats tough. Nothing personal, but its getting challenging actually logging online because of everything. No worries though been keeping you in my prayers. Love all you girls and i can't wait for y'll to be in the preggo section with me!

 

[mrskcbrown]

Hey ladies. Sorry its been so long!

Hi girls

Just to let you know I'm still stalking this thread and praying for you all - just taking a back seat for a while. I appreciate your continued kind words and prayers

Deb xx

This is much my case to. I think about you ladies everyday. I try to keep up with the posts, but have just been aquainting myself with everyone situations. ts not that im "avoiding" this group, not that at all. You all such great and strong and lovely women. In general, i just havn't been on BnB much, In fact i have LOADS of journals and threads to update myself up on. I try to keep up with you ladies though. I havn't really been online much because i have tired and sick, so ive been spending my time working and sleeping for the most part. Work has picked up and my schedule has change significantly since my BFP. So im just not online much period. Though i do try to keep myself updated and i try to write in my journal when i do find time, but even thats tough. Nothing personal, but its getting challenging actually logging online because of everything. No worries though been keeping you in my prayers. Love all you girls and i can't wait for y'll to be in the preggo section with me!

Glad to see you are doing well. I understand your work struggles. Be blessed!

 

[somedaymama]

thanks mrskcbrown, I hope I can get everything figured out too! Hey your ovulation is coming up soon!

Guppy, good to see you! I can't believe you're at 10 weeks already!

 

[Aster]

Hey girlies!!

Well I had a mad weekend! but it was so much fun and I have shaved another 4 days off the long wait til friday.
I have to be honest, I would bet a million pounds I'm not pregnant...
Ah well, I have had no symptoms at all and I am just sure that I am not. Friday is officially test day so we will see but with no symptoms at all I am feeling less urge to POAS!! heehee.
I had a lovely relaxed weekend and enjoyed a few glasses of wine without feeling guilty at all and think a much more relaxed approach is going to help me in the long run!

Also after a long discussion with hubby, I am going to look for another job again. I want to earn more money and it is mad to take the extra out of our business when I can just work in another job which will give me a change and I think will be good for me. I turned down an interview last November as I was worried about getting a new job and then immediately getting pregnant but now I can't hang around for ever just in case!
So I have put in 5 applications for jobs back in the NHS (although none of them are nursing as my reg has run out so going more for the admin side) so will keep our fingers crossed!

Anyhoo, hows you gals all doing?
Guppy - Good to see you sweetie glad your good. xxx
Willy - hows the show going hon?
Aaisrie - Charting Should start tomoz I think, still not sure if I will just take it easy for a few months but will give it a go.
Someday - Wow, thats quite a few tests but at least it is cheaper than you thought. Good luck hon xxx
MrsKCbrown - hows you, did you get some in on the good days?
Dipar, willy and rdy? - Anyone got any good symptoms?

Sorry if i missed you out, i am thinking of you too
but gotta get back to work!

A xx

 

[somedaymama]

Hey Aster, don't give up yet! It's still really early to be seeing symptoms. I hope Friday brings you good news. I'm glad you've been able to relax.

Good luck looking for a new job! As an added bonus, you won't have to work with the preggo lady if you get a new job.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Aaisrie]

Aster even if you aren't TTC charting before you want to TTC is a good idea as then you will understand your bodies cycles better. I have discovered my LP is only 11 or 12 so knowing that means my O is in a different place than you would think etc

Glad you had a nice relaxing weekend, I didn't - my DD was projectile vomiting all weekend!! We only had one instance today so I'm just keeping my eye on her... soooo need a bath but don't want to leave her alone and she doesn't nap very long :S

 

[im_mi]

aster, i hardly had any symptoms to speak of until after my AF was due. I have lost count of the amount of women on here, myself included, who end up being pregnant on cycles they were sure they werent. Youve had symptoms before but you didnt end up being preggers, right? im feeling very hopeful for you!

Aww evie im glad she is perking up a bit. You must be exhausted! is Chris helping you out much? i know how he feels about vomit...

Guppy its so nice to see you! sorry to hear you have been so busy, i hope you are getting plenty of feet-up time too!

Willy nilly, how did the performance go??? i cant wait to see videos!

Someday, Mrskcbrown, and everyone else, how are you doing?

Had a LOVELY morning at church on sunday. I have just started going to a different church and i love it there so much, its so laid back and fun and vibrant

 

[Aaisrie]

He's away home first thing today Im! I thought it was all over until she threw up her milk at lunchtime! I started thinking if this continues I'm getting her tested for a milk allergy!

 

[im_mi]

aww bless her It could be, although can a milk allergy just develop out of the blue like that? x

 

[Willynilly]

hi girls! the show was a hit!!! the kids were amazing and I'm such a "proud momma" now...will miss them sooo much...headed back to nyc tomorrow. will post vids hopefully within the next week or so!!!

hi Guppy! glad the pregnancy is going well - sorry you are sicky and tired, though. as far as pregnant women leaving our group - I really understand - once you are pregnant - u are in a TOTALLY new phase...you have a lot of new stuff to focus on and you need to speak with women who can help you in that phase...I understand not having the time to fully keep up with your ttc group b/c now your attention is divided between ttc friends and preggo friends...and lets face it - it's not healthy to spend ALL your time on the web. there's still careers, housework, husbands, etc to be taken care of. anyway, I just wanted to say that. not that I plan on peacing out when I get preg but I certainly won't be able to keep up with EVERYTHING on bnb.

as far as me this month: boo. we gave such a GREAT try in spite of a very stressful month and lots of obstacles...but b/c I was so stressed - I didn't ovulate until DAY 19!!! eeek. our last try was day 17. we tried again on day 20 but I'm sure the eggy was not in transit any longer. anyway, I guess all our hope is in day 17...I'm only 6 dpo right now and no symptoms...not expecting any - I really don't think we caught it. I'm so disappointed that no matter how hard we try we ALWAYS seems to miss the correct timing. boooooooooooooooooooooooo.

aster - how you feeling?
Immi ? how you doing girly?
Someday - gonna go check ur journal.
miss and love you all.