February "Valentine's" Testers

[disney516]

okay so sign into FF on the computer (not your phone). I think you have to do it on the full site not the mobile version. Login and then one you are logged in, hover over the arrow next to "sharing" (its along the top of the page). Click on "Get code". Now you will see 4 boxes of codes. It should be the 3rd box which is the first one under "bbCode Code". You can just copy and paste this into your signature.

I know that sounds confusing .. I hope it works. Let me know ...

 

[kksquared]

Maltesemom - OMG you made my whole day, actually my whole TWW lol. I PRAY this is my month!!! I'm sure I will NOT hold out until 14 dpo, I never have before. I'm trying to hold out as long as I can though. Wonfos will definitely be bought IF this month doesn't work out. For this month I will just use up the ones I have and hope they are good and accurate. FX!!! I don't know when I will cave in and test but I will DEFF keep you posted.
BTW you are one to talk - Your chart looks SO SO SOOOOOO PROMISING!!!! Where are your symptoms - PLEASE update me!!! When are YOU testing?!? 7dpo, you can test in like 3 days! ahh!! I am sending good vibes your way that this is your month!! Seriously though your chart looks SO good!! After I write this post I will write another on how I did my chart in my signature line... I have to look and remember now lol I remember it being a touch of a pain the in the butt ...

KKsquared - Welcome!! You are not out till AF shows up! I am sending baby dust your way as well!! Are you temping on FF? Upload your chart if you want and we can all "weigh in" lol. It passes the time during the dreaded TWW. Any symptoms?!? I am due to test on 2/7 so around the time you are thinking of testing as well. I don't know if I will hold out that long but I will TRY lol

Sunshine - you are in the Sunshine state and we are ALL jealous!!! I hope you are getting a great tan and have a nice BIG drink in your hand lol! Let us know how you are doing! I hope you are enjoying your time on vaca ... we miss you

It was actually last cycle we missed the fertile window. This cycle we BD a little more than every other day (still doing it every other day ). We leave for vaca on the 7th so I'll be testing on vaca! The only symptom I have is fatigue but that's most likely due to a crazy work week and getting ready for vaca. Hoping for a BFP!!!

Here is my FF chart:

https:/FertilityFriend.com/home/551a90/

 

[kksquared]

Let's pass the time .... what does everyone suggest for tests? A certain brand that is good or bad?

I bought a huge bag of combo OPK strips and pregnancy tests from amazon. I think if I get a positive on those or I go more then a day or 2 late I will get some FRER and a digital.

 

[Springermommy]

I bought a bunch of Blue Cross brand cheapies from Amazon. When I get a BFP with those, I'll buy an FRER.

11 days until my fertile window! Yippeeeeee!

 

[maltesemom]

okay so sign into FF on the computer (not your phone). I think you have to do it on the full site not the mobile version. Login and then one you are logged in, hover over the arrow next to "sharing" (its along the top of the page). Click on "Get code". Now you will see 4 boxes of codes. It should be the 3rd box which is the first one under "bbCode Code". You can just copy and paste this into your signature.

I know that sounds confusing .. I hope it works. Let me know ...

No you gave good instructions! LOOK it worked! THANK YOU!

 

[maltesemom]

Maltesemom - OMG you made my whole day, actually my whole TWW lol. I PRAY this is my month!!! I'm sure I will NOT hold out until 14 dpo, I never have before. I'm trying to hold out as long as I can though. Wonfos will definitely be bought IF this month doesn't work out. For this month I will just use up the ones I have and hope they are good and accurate. FX!!! I don't know when I will cave in and test but I will DEFF keep you posted.
BTW you are one to talk - Your chart looks SO SO SOOOOOO PROMISING!!!! Where are your symptoms - PLEASE update me!!! When are YOU testing?!? 7dpo, you can test in like 3 days! ahh!! I am sending good vibes your way that this is your month!! Seriously though your chart looks SO good!! After I write this post I will write another on how I did my chart in my signature line... I have to look and remember now lol I remember it being a touch of a pain the in the butt ...

KKsquared - Welcome!! You are not out till AF shows up! I am sending baby dust your way as well!! Are you temping on FF? Upload your chart if you want and we can all "weigh in" lol. It passes the time during the dreaded TWW. Any symptoms?!? I am due to test on 2/7 so around the time you are thinking of testing as well. I don't know if I will hold out that long but I will TRY lol

Sunshine - you are in the Sunshine state and we are ALL jealous!!! I hope you are getting a great tan and have a nice BIG drink in your hand lol! Let us know how you are doing! I hope you are enjoying your time on vaca ... we miss you

Hi Disney! How are your temps today?

I am sadly out...our BD schedule was SO OFF. This is what happens when you get into a fight with your husband about ttc LOL. But next month! In the mean time, I am in it to root for all of you ladies! I am waiting for AF to get here on Feb 4th. I see three scenarios:

1. I get AF feb 4th per FF prediction (which means I O'd CD 15...way late for BD)
2. I get AF beforehand which means I O'd before CD 15 and FF was WRONG!
3. I get a BFP and I am surprised as all heck...v. unlikely with a bd of 5 before O

OBVS I've overthought this to death!

Sunshine, how are you? I hope you are really enjoying vacation and getting some time away from stress!! Wishing you a happy vacay in FL! It's freezing up here.

KKsquared, welcome!!!! Springermommy, welcome to the thread!! What CD are you? I hope this is the last cycle for AF too! FX for all of us!

 

[maltesemom]

I bought a bunch of Blue Cross brand cheapies from Amazon. When I get a BFP with those, I'll buy an FRER.

11 days until my fertile window! Yippeeeeee!

@Springermommy, I am not so great at ready haha! Ok got it- you are CD6 now. I am about 2 weeks out from my next fertile period so we overlap. We can tww together!

 

[maltesemom]

Maltesemom - OMG you made my whole day, actually my whole TWW lol. I PRAY this is my month!!! I'm sure I will NOT hold out until 14 dpo, I never have before. I'm trying to hold out as long as I can though. Wonfos will definitely be bought IF this month doesn't work out. For this month I will just use up the ones I have and hope they are good and accurate. FX!!! I don't know when I will cave in and test but I will DEFF keep you posted.
BTW you are one to talk - Your chart looks SO SO SOOOOOO PROMISING!!!! Where are your symptoms - PLEASE update me!!! When are YOU testing?!? 7dpo, you can test in like 3 days! ahh!! I am sending good vibes your way that this is your month!! Seriously though your chart looks SO good!! After I write this post I will write another on how I did my chart in my signature line... I have to look and remember now lol I remember it being a touch of a pain the in the butt ...

KKsquared - Welcome!! You are not out till AF shows up! I am sending baby dust your way as well!! Are you temping on FF? Upload your chart if you want and we can all "weigh in" lol. It passes the time during the dreaded TWW. Any symptoms?!? I am due to test on 2/7 so around the time you are thinking of testing as well. I don't know if I will hold out that long but I will TRY lol

Sunshine - you are in the Sunshine state and we are ALL jealous!!! I hope you are getting a great tan and have a nice BIG drink in your hand lol! Let us know how you are doing! I hope you are enjoying your time on vaca ... we miss you

It was actually last cycle we missed the fertile window. This cycle we BD a little more than every other day (still doing it every other day ). We leave for vaca on the 7th so I'll be testing on vaca! The only symptom I have is fatigue but that's most likely due to a crazy work week and getting ready for vaca. Hoping for a BFP!!!

Here is my FF chart:

https:/FertilityFriend.com/home/551a90/

Hi KK, welcome aboard! I couldn't access your chart, but I can def identify with missing the fertile window. It's SO frustrating to sit a cycle out. But don't worry, you guys are young and have a great chance. Good luck and fx this cycle!!

 

[maltesemom]

Following Disney's lead let's pass the time with a couple of questions. If any of them are too personal, feel free to skip!

1. Besides FF what other apps do you use to track your cycles?

2. What do you do to keep bd'ing interesting while TTC?

 

[kksquared]

Maltesemom - OMG you made my whole day, actually my whole TWW lol. I PRAY this is my month!!! I'm sure I will NOT hold out until 14 dpo, I never have before. I'm trying to hold out as long as I can though. Wonfos will definitely be bought IF this month doesn't work out. For this month I will just use up the ones I have and hope they are good and accurate. FX!!! I don't know when I will cave in and test but I will DEFF keep you posted.
BTW you are one to talk - Your chart looks SO SO SOOOOOO PROMISING!!!! Where are your symptoms - PLEASE update me!!! When are YOU testing?!? 7dpo, you can test in like 3 days! ahh!! I am sending good vibes your way that this is your month!! Seriously though your chart looks SO good!! After I write this post I will write another on how I did my chart in my signature line... I have to look and remember now lol I remember it being a touch of a pain the in the butt ...

KKsquared - Welcome!! You are not out till AF shows up! I am sending baby dust your way as well!! Are you temping on FF? Upload your chart if you want and we can all "weigh in" lol. It passes the time during the dreaded TWW. Any symptoms?!? I am due to test on 2/7 so around the time you are thinking of testing as well. I don't know if I will hold out that long but I will TRY lol

Sunshine - you are in the Sunshine state and we are ALL jealous!!! I hope you are getting a great tan and have a nice BIG drink in your hand lol! Let us know how you are doing! I hope you are enjoying your time on vaca ... we miss you

It was actually last cycle we missed the fertile window. This cycle we BD a little more than every other day (still doing it every other day ). We leave for vaca on the 7th so I'll be testing on vaca! The only symptom I have is fatigue but that's most likely due to a crazy work week and getting ready for vaca. Hoping for a BFP!!!

Here is my FF chart:

https:/FertilityFriend.com/home/551a90/

Hi KK, welcome aboard! I couldn't access your chart, but I can def identify with missing the fertile window. It's SO frustrating to sit a cycle out. But don't worry, you guys are young and have a great chance. Good luck and fx this cycle!!

https://fertilityfriend.com/home/551a90/

Did that link work? I tried putting it in my signature but it didn't work. Probably cus I'm working off an iPad.

 

[maltesemom]

Maltesemom - OMG you made my whole day, actually my whole TWW lol. I PRAY this is my month!!! I'm sure I will NOT hold out until 14 dpo, I never have before. I'm trying to hold out as long as I can though. Wonfos will definitely be bought IF this month doesn't work out. For this month I will just use up the ones I have and hope they are good and accurate. FX!!! I don't know when I will cave in and test but I will DEFF keep you posted.
BTW you are one to talk - Your chart looks SO SO SOOOOOO PROMISING!!!! Where are your symptoms - PLEASE update me!!! When are YOU testing?!? 7dpo, you can test in like 3 days! ahh!! I am sending good vibes your way that this is your month!! Seriously though your chart looks SO good!! After I write this post I will write another on how I did my chart in my signature line... I have to look and remember now lol I remember it being a touch of a pain the in the butt ...

KKsquared - Welcome!! You are not out till AF shows up! I am sending baby dust your way as well!! Are you temping on FF? Upload your chart if you want and we can all "weigh in" lol. It passes the time during the dreaded TWW. Any symptoms?!? I am due to test on 2/7 so around the time you are thinking of testing as well. I don't know if I will hold out that long but I will TRY lol

Sunshine - you are in the Sunshine state and we are ALL jealous!!! I hope you are getting a great tan and have a nice BIG drink in your hand lol! Let us know how you are doing! I hope you are enjoying your time on vaca ... we miss you

It was actually last cycle we missed the fertile window. This cycle we BD a little more than every other day (still doing it every other day ). We leave for vaca on the 7th so I'll be testing on vaca! The only symptom I have is fatigue but that's most likely due to a crazy work week and getting ready for vaca. Hoping for a BFP!!!

Here is my FF chart:

https:/FertilityFriend.com/home/551a90/

Hi KK, welcome aboard! I couldn't access your chart, but I can def identify with missing the fertile window. It's SO frustrating to sit a cycle out. But don't worry, you guys are young and have a great chance. Good luck and fx this cycle!!

https://fertilityfriend.com/home/551a90/

Did that link work? I tried putting it in my signature but it didn't work. Probably cus I'm working off an iPad.

It worked! Your temps look good! Clear right after O & good BD schedule! You have a great shot this month!

 

[disney516]

Responding to these unfortunately on my phone so it is going to come in spurts so I apologize in advance!!
Springermommy - I'm sorry for AF being so heavy!! That was me last month, it hit me like a tons of bricks ughh. Yayy for 11 days till fertile window lol! Something to look forward to!

 

[disney516]

Kksquared- sounds like u r bd'ing quite a but whoohoo! Lol!! Testing on your Vaca sounds amazing! Perfect place to be away and celebrate!! Where r u guys going for vaca? Also your temps look GREAT so far wow! I look forward to hearing more symptoms!!

 

[sunshine2014]

So I'm all caught up!! Sending you both good vibes while you wait to test. Even though maltesemom you think you're out lol. Don't get your hopes up, or feel discouraged until af comes. And even then I love knowing I'm 2 weeks away from a second chance. It feels like a huge weight lifted whenever af comes, al, that worrying and wondering and analyzing coming to an end for 2 weeks. Oh I can't wait to be back in the game!!

Afm I'm just taking it easy. Going to go back to the gym today, there's a gym here so we'll see how that goes. Im excited though. I didn't gain any weight but I feel out of shape, so looking forward to getting my energy back. It also helps me not get stressed so that's helpful lol. Winter Blues be gone. How was the aftermath of the storm? Dh says they're expecting an ice storm where he is. Yikes.

As for passing the time I've never used opk's, but I temp. I find ff super confusing haha. So I just record it and look at the chart. But as far as noticing biphasic snd triphasic shifts and cross hairs.....nope lol

 

[disney516]

Maltesemom- no, no, no! NO negativity lol (jk). You are deff not out "till AF sings" lol. You temps still look SO good!! I'm sending. Whole truckload of baby dust your way!!! I love your scenarios lol, u r exactly like I usually am lol. I'm trying SOO hard to keep busy at work and not think about this tww. Speaking of keeping busy ... let's answer your questions which r deff not too personal!
1) I was using "women's log" app but changed to FF and I like it better. I also temp, OPK (the one with the smilies) and Smep lol. Clearly I'm in it to win it in 2015 lol

2) keep it interesting hmm... I don't know really. I have to say that Smep seemed to be kind of exciting this month. This was the first time we did it this month and my husband was like "is today a bf day!!" Haha like a dog looking for a bone lol. And I wanted to BD 2 days in a row at one point and he said "no, no this is not a bd day sorry" haha he would say "the boys need t build back up" haha

Next post will be about me

 

[maltesemom]

Maltesemom- no, no, no! NO negativity lol (jk). You are deff not out "till AF sings" lol. You temps still look SO good!! I'm sending. Whole truckload of baby dust your way!!! I love your scenarios lol, u r exactly like I usually am lol. I'm trying SOO hard to keep busy at work and not think about this tww. Speaking of keeping busy ... let's answer your questions which r deff not too personal!
1) I was using "women's log" app but changed to FF and I like it better. I also temp, OPK (the one with the smilies) and Smep lol. Clearly I'm in it to win it in 2015 lol

2) keep it interesting hmm... I don't know really. I have to say that Smep seemed to be kind of exciting this month. This was the first time we did it this month and my husband was like "is today a bf day!!" Haha like a dog looking for a bone lol. And I wanted to BD 2 days in a row at one point and he said "no, no this is not a bd day sorry" haha he would say "the boys need t build back up" haha

Next post will be about me

I love you Disney! You are right, my attitude sucks recently :/ Ugh I am a total nightmare at work haha. I am so happy that I am actually going away on a business trip next week. I am going to miss my husband SO MUCH but maybe getting away and focusing on work will help calm me

I am praying this TWW moves quick and that you get your BFP. I honestly am so excited for your to test! The sucky part is that I won't be on the boards as much next week!! ARGHHH hate when work interferes with TCC friends!

HAhAHA on SMEP! Are you guys loving SMEP ? It might be a little much for us, but maybe we can try that next month I love when the husbands get in on the ttc game! my husband is using the acronyms! I think it's adorable

FX & BABY DUST Disney!!!

 

[maltesemom]

So I'm all caught up!! Sending you both good vibes while you wait to test. Even though maltesemom you think you're out lol. Don't get your hopes up, or feel discouraged until af comes. And even then I love knowing I'm 2 weeks away from a second chance. It feels like a huge weight lifted whenever af comes, al, that worrying and wondering and analyzing coming to an end for 2 weeks. Oh I can't wait to be back in the game!!

Afm I'm just taking it easy. Going to go back to the gym today, there's a gym here so we'll see how that goes. Im excited though. I didn't gain any weight but I feel out of shape, so looking forward to getting my energy back. It also helps me not get stressed so that's helpful lol. Winter Blues be gone. How was the aftermath of the storm? Dh says they're expecting an ice storm where he is. Yikes.

As for passing the time I've never used opk's, but I temp. I find ff super confusing haha. So I just record it and look at the chart. But as far as noticing biphasic snd triphasic shifts and cross hairs.....nope lol

Sunshine, great to hear from you!!! I am glad you are enjoying FL.
As usual you hit the nail on the head: it's a relief those few days with AF because there is no wondering. The worse is the TWW when you head says you're out but your heart is really hoping for a miracle

I can't wait for your to be back Sunshine! Two more weeks until you are fertile or two more weeks until you are back in (ie CD1)? I am wondering whether we are aligned in terms of our CD. AF is now forecasted for next Wed 2/4. I should be in my fertile zone about 10 days after! I was telling Disney that I will actually be away all next week for work, so HUGE BUMMER because I won't be able to monitor the boards like usual. Rooting for Disney and can't wait for her to test!

I've been taking it easy at the gym. Been getting a lot of conflicting advice and I think I am just going to accept that I won't be in amazing shape for the next couple of months...I've totally gained a couple of pounds. It's hard tbh but I am hoping it does the trick!!!! Anything for that BFP and healthy baby!

 

[kksquared]

Kksquared- sounds like u r bd'ing quite a but whoohoo! Lol!! Testing on your Vaca sounds amazing! Perfect place to be away and celebrate!! Where r u guys going for vaca? Also your temps look GREAT so far wow! I look forward to hearing more symptoms!!

Haha it has been a fun week or so. Today my boobs are a little sore but they always are about 10 days before AF. We are going to Colorado. Our first whole week off together since our honeymoon 4 years ago!

 

[disney516]

Sunshine - SO good to hear from you!!! So glad you are having a good vacuum! I definitely agree on the feeling of "relaxation" when af shows up since there is nothing you can do and you know all you can do is wait and look forward to the next tww. Yay on going back to the gym. I do feel so at home when I am working out, thats another euphoric feeling. So happy for you. The storm was more lackluster than they originally expected. Still about 7 inches of snow but not the 12-24+ that they told us. Another storm is due for us tomorrow and then again on Sunday. Where is your husband? CT? If so, that is probably what he is talking about. Enjoy your time in Florida, I am SERIOUSLY jealous!! Can you bring some sunshine and warm weather back with you and spread it over NY when you pass us?!? LoL

maltesemom - haha I'm glad I was able to make you laugh a little lol. You are NOT out yet so perk up lol jk I know we all have our down days. I have been getting down a little since last night because I haven't really had any symptoms yet but then another person told me to relax since I most likely didn't even implant yet since its not till 7-10 days'ish and I probably won't have any symptoms till after. So I'm trying to stay positive. Where are you going on your business trip? Hopefully its somewhere warm and relaxing like Florida!! I know what you mean about work keeping you busy. It DEFF helps me during the day but then I get home and I totally fixate on the TWW until I wake up and check my temp and see how I feel in the morning.
Okay my "dirty little secret" is that the last 2 days my body must be obsessing so much despite work being busy that I have woken up between 5-530am and have hard time going back to sleep because all I want to do is temp. But I have to wait till 6:30 since thats when I usually temp. ugh does anyone else get like this?
Im trying to become more laid back .. I guess I don't have "bad feelings" I just have "impatient feelings" and I want to know lol . Like all of us ..
Thanks for being such a good "cheerleader" for me. You are really keeping me up and going!! Everyone is, I just can't thank you guys enough for talking to me and sharing your stories. If it wasn't for you girls I would be a MESS right now! I can't even imagine!

As for smep .. its our first time ever trying it. And DH and I are not "bd planners". Spontaneous works better for us BUT that also was a little stressful because I was (and still am) using OPK's so my DH knows that "we HAVE to have it tonight". So it was pressure for him to "preform" on command and if he didn't he knew it was "onto next month". DEF no fun. With smep, yes its scheduled but its starts at CD8 and is every other day till +OPK and then once you get a +opk then its that day the next day and the next and then skip a day and then one more than and then thats it for that cycle. Yes it was a lot but my husband felt less pressured and so did I because you start bd even before your +opk so God forbid once day doesn't happen, you know that you just bd'd a day ago so you feel "covered". Therefore smep worked well this time. Just our thoughts on it so far for month #1....
BTW I don't even know if that made sense? Looks like gibberish.. my mind is all over the place blah

kksquared - how exiting, sounds like a MUCH deserved vacation! Should be GREAT! I feel like everyone is going on vaca but me!! Maybe this is a sign to make travel plans. Your temps look GREAT btw!! So excited for you!!

FX and Baby Dust to you too!!
I think I'm going to read my kindle book tonight to get my mind off things ... blah...

 

[sunshine2014]

Awwwww disney you sound stressed . Sending you hugs.

My Dh is actually all the way over in detroit. Repesent. Well we live in Canada across the border but he works in deroit. He's applying to residency in the states in a few places and ct is one of them. He's been all over the past few months so that's our biggest stress right now. We will find out mid March where he ends up. And where I end up with that lol.

Don't stress girls. As someone who has been pregnant don't stress, just go with the flow. Enjoy each day and trt not to symptom spot. You'll drive yourself nuts. Trust. My symptoms were so different for each of my pregnancies so I know not to read too much into them lol. So just try to distract yourself. I will say that was also my dirty litte secret. Dammit. It was awful. I would stress about not getting enough sleep and that IT would mess would my temp. THATS crazy lol. So try not to worry about It. I know it's hard but it really will make it easier.

Will definitely pass some sunshine on my way by. I'm a sun goddess. I spread the love lol.