Felt like giving up, Got new hope!!

[TTC n Hopeful]

Xan - congrats!!!! H&H 9 months to you. I've never heard of fertility blend? What is it? And where do u get it?

 

[xanzaba]

Ttc- thank you! It's an herbal blend that also has iron and folic acid. You can get it from the website or gnu, but I think the website is a bit cheaper.

How are you doing this cycle? Did you do another clomid round?

Lee tie- how're you? Any answers on spotting?

Lab- are you still working for that company? Are you looking for something else?

AFM- still waiting for the official offer, happy to have a distraction!

 

[Mrs Dragonfly]

Ladies, I've missed you!! It's been a crazy few months. ppd made doing my classes a serious struggle, but I made it through and am taking a break until September before returning to school. We had an amazing 2 week vacation in Germany and Amelia did fantastic with the travel. I have some serious catching up to do!!

Xan - Omg congrats! Happiest and healthiest 9 months to you

Leetie - I'm sorry there's confusion going on I hope that the weird spotting is a sign of O coming!

TTC - That's awful to hear about gallstones and a cyst, glad both can be taken care of Fingers are crossed

Lab - Oh no I'm sorry about your job. Will you look for another or stay at home with LO?

 

[Leetie13]

Dragonfly - I'm so glad to hear from you! Sorry about the ppd but it sounds like you had a great vacation.

Xan - I know it's early but how are you feeling? And have you scheduled a doctors appointment?

Afm - no answer to the spotting yet. I'm going to pick up some more opks just to see what they look like. Other than that just trying not to stress and go with the flow.

 

[labgal]

Dragonfly Germany sounds like fun! I'm sorry for your struggles with PPD, my ppa has been awful and I can totally relate good job getting through your classes!

TTC - how are you feeling with the cyst and gall issues? So sorry you have to deal with that! How's your cycle going?

Leetie - how are the opk? Any answers to the spotting yet?

Xan - any preg symptoms yet? Did you formally accept the new job yet?

Tomorrow is my last day at the job. I can't even tell you guys how shitty I have been treated. My boss just completely avoided me, didnt call, hear from him anything at all. Not even a thanks for all your hard work. Whatever. Its almost over, and I'll be looking for a new job.

 

[Leetie13]

Lab - I'm sorry you've been treated so bad at that job. I hope whatever you find next you love and they love you!


Afm - Still confused. Opks have a line it looked almost positive today but I just started spotting again. So who knows. Guess I will wait and see if af shows up tomorrow.

 

[TTC n Hopeful]

Dragonflyyyyy!!! I'm so happy to see all is well. Sorry about the ppd but Germany sounds like so much fun, glad Amelia did well with the travel!! Enjoy your school break!

Xan- hopefully u hear something soon. I'm going to check into the fertility blend. Is that all u have taken? I don't think u had medicated cycles but my memory Isn't the best lol.

Leetie - I'm sorry u are in limbo. Hopefully it all makes sense soon.

AFM - unfortunately tell gallstones are still causing havoc. And on top of.that I have what seems to be a uti but I've never had one before but I took an at home test and it was positive. I gave a sample at the Dr Tuesday, I called yesterday and today to check on results because the Dr had me freaking out saying she was checking for uti, bacteria vaginosis and stds. Of course in my.emotional state I instantly think DF has cheated and gave me something and then today they FINALLY call back and say they didn't get my sample. I was livid. I'm glad I got the at home tests because I would've made myself nuts. That's so unprpfessional. How does that even happen?! Anyways, ovulation should be happening soon. Boobs are hurting so it's here or will be soon.

 

[xanzaba]

Lab- I can't believe in this day and age a boss would have the never to treat you like he has ever since you became pregnant. You deserve better, and I know you'll find better.

Dragonfly- glad you are feeling better and that you're taking a break from classes. Where did you go in Germany? I went to a friend's wedding in Munich. It was really beautiful.

TTC- that is so frustrating! I'm glad you finally figured out what happened.

AFM- feeling a little bit of nausea already, and I get crampy if I go without food. I'm quite a bit bloated- I look as pregnant as I did at 8-10 weeks last time, and I haven't hit the 5 week mark yet! I am getting tired, but not too bad yet.

I have an appointment on May 11 for my first trimester scan, and I am seeing the hematologist on the 29th of April. I'll also check my thyroid levels soon, I should make an appointment.

Workwise- I just received the official offer on Thursday!!! I have a conference for work on May 15th, and then we move to Florida in June. It's a crazy, exciting time!

I can't believe the month I've had. Lots of news. My parents are in town, and they are overwhelmed. It will be nice moving closer to them, especially if things go to plan

 

[TTC n Hopeful]

Xan - that's so exciting!! U aren't having any bleeding like last time? I've been thinking about u. Hope the first trimester scan goes great!! Is fertility blend the only thing u used?

I have an appointment Wednesday for the Dr to tell me what we do next. I'm so nervous. I hope it's good news.

 

[xanzaba]

Ttc- yes, fertility blend and baby aspirin, but that's for my blood stuff. As for the bleeding, none yet. It started at 5 weeks last time, so I'm counting down to Tuesday!

 

[Leetie13]

Ttc - I'm sorry you are still in pain. I hope you can get them taken care of soon. And fx you O soon. What cd are you?

Xan - Yay for official offer. That's great you will be closer to your parents. Are you excited to move to Florida? I've been to Orlando a few times and Ft. Lauderdale once. I love Florida. I'm praying all spotting stays away and you have a nice calm healthy pregnancy.

 

[TTC n Hopeful]

Xan - fx super tight that the bleeding doesn't happen this time. I researched fertility blend and there seems to be a lol of different options. I don't know which one to pick

Leetie - I actually have no clue what cd I'm on. I got a new phone and all my info was in the old one so I'm trying to go back thru the board messages to see if I said lol. Just crazy!

 

[TTC n Hopeful]

So today (Monday) is cd 23. I have Od already and I'm pretty sure we missed the bding because of how horrible I've been feeling. Friday I will have a progesterone test.

 

[Leetie13]

Ttc- Fx you had some good swimmers in there even if it wasn't perfectly timed. I hope your progesterone number is good.

 

[TTC n Hopeful]

Leetie - I sure hope so! Guess we wait and see.

AFM - I had my appointment to discuss the next steps after clomid. She's keeping on the clomid and referring me to a specialist. So now I have to wait and see if my insurance approves the referral ughhh.

 

[xanzaba]

Hi ladies- I haven't had a lot of time to check in, my parents are in town. I told them about the bfp, but didn't really need to. I look as pregnant at 5 1/2 weeks as I did at 10 weeks last time! I heard it was normal, but this is ridiculous. I only have 2 pairs of pants that fit anymore. I'm really tired and my brain has gone on vacation. I took the wrong train twice since preggo, only 2 times in the 2 years I've been here.

TTC- fxed

Leetie- any clues hon?

 

[Leetie13]

Ttc - I hope your insurance covers the referral. Mine covered any diagnostic tests not treatments but I have crappy insurance.

Xan - That's crazy your bump is big already. I take it as a good sign that your brain is fuzzy and you missed two trains. At least you have something to blame it on lol.



Afm - Still no idea what's going on with me. I've had a teeny bit more of spotting a few days ago but it was just a tiny bit when I wiped and nothing since. My cervix is still open and my temps seem to be all over the place. So still waiting.

 

[TTC n Hopeful]

Xan - lol. Sorry I know it's not funny but like Leetie said u have something to blame it on. Hopefully the being bigger is a good sign!! Would u mind to post a pic of the bottle of fertility blend u have? There's so many results I don't know which one to try lol.

Leetie - I'm not sure if I remember what exactly is going on. I'm thinking we thought u were spotting due to an extreme O?! But I think that's been a bit. Hope you figure it out soon!!

AFM - I started a new diet/workout program and it has been pure hell lol. I've been limping since Monday but as of yesterday I had lost 6 lbs yayyyy! I'm 8dpo I'm guessing lol. Again this cycle I didn't get my smiley but had plenty of positive dollar tree tests. So now we wait!

 

[Leetie13]

Ttc - great job on the 6lbs! When we get home I really want to try to change my eating habits and exercise more.

Yes I had 3 days of very light spotting that didn't even make it onto a panty liner then nothing for like a week then a tiny bit more then nothing. Now this morning I had a little bit of spotting and i just went to the bathroom and there was a lot more so hopefully af is finally starting. I didn't ovulate this month which sucks. But I will be starting my last cycle of clomid then should be moving onto femara.

 

[xanzaba]

TTC- way to go on the weight loss. I've uploaded a photo of the boxes of what I used. I'm not sure it's good to combine them with clomid, and I would check with your doctor. There are a couple of things that were similar between the two BFPs (getting some sun/vitamin D, relaxing, and Fertility Blend), so I can't say for sure this was the golden ticket, but it is surprising to get a BFP after more than 2 years trying with nothing.

Leetie, how is your sister doing? When is she due? How long are you staying in Colorado?

Lab- how is everything on your side. I hope that the job situation isn't putting you under too much stress.

Dragonfly, hope the PPD has lifted and you are enjoying your break.

AFM- this pregnancy brain is funny, and I keep laughing about it. Fortunately, getting a faculty position, I keep joking to my coworkers that I am becoming an absent minded professor. I keep thinking they are wondering, as my stomach is sticking out so much, but it's probably more noticeable to me. Fortunately with the warmer weather I can wear loose fitting clothes and dresses, and don't have to dip into my pregnancy pants. Regular pants/ jeans fit in the morning, but by the afternoon they are uncomfortably tight. Tomorrow I will be only 6 weeks- last time I didn't start wearing maternity pants until well after 8 weeks!