first cycle actively trying (June 2015)

[faye1019]

Awesome, thanks for the all the great advice guys. Channeling positive vibes everyone's way!

 

[kiki1234]

Jez - I'm thinking that this cycle I might actually be able to wait until AF is due to test.... lol. If I get a random urge I may test Sun? But otherwise I think I am going to wait it out.

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Jez- I already got two of the four..

 

[gina236]

Guys wth is my temp doing? Lol. Got my CH this morning but since my O jump my temps are flattening out. So weird. Hope it jumps up again soon. I don't like it so close to the coverline.

How is everyone else doing?

 

[wifeybby]

You know more about temps than I do, Giner. I'm sorry I'm not much help on that topic - but, it is early and you are above coverline so that's great It better go up, and stay up!! I know it will. I wish I would've temped this cycle, would've given me something objective to obsess over with this TWW.

AFM: This morning's IC was barely barely barely positive. So faint I couldn't get it on camera. So I think I'm done testing until the 24th. My RE told me to wait 2 weeks, 2 days.. Def might test the 22nd through since that makes 2 weeks. Since the trigger is out of my system I'd be confident in positives in the near future. Esp if they are darker than what I've been getting with these IC's. Going to pick up FRERs for the real tests though. 5DPO here!

 

[FertileFlower]

Hello Ladies!

Congratulations Jezika !!! Happy and healthy 9 months!!

Greetings and blessings Gina, Vel, Leson, Wifey.....and everyone!
(Welcome faye ! We haven't met yet, I'm taking a little break from forums and google for R & R)

Just checking in quick. Been thinking of you all.
I'm 7 weeks today. It has been, and is, REALLY tough.

Instead of being a vision of glowing and radiant preggo beauty, I've been having severe hormonal challenges with mood (anxiety, sadness, mood swings etc) migraines, nausea, weakness, foggy brain. There are days I've literally had a difficult time making it out of bed.

The good news is that apparently me being sick is a very good thing for the baby's health. I know exactly where s/he is located. Had reddish/brown discharge until week 6. Nothing since then. Will go for my first Dr visit in the next two weeks.

I'm still concerned about miscarriage when I read about statistics etc especially for my age, so I am trying to minimize exposure to any stress. Especially for the first trimester and until I hear the heartbeat.

I will be back and be more active as soon as I feel it's a good idea.
I wish you all to get your sticky beans!!! Baby dust, fc and lots of love!
You are in my thoughts.

 

[Velathria]

Hey ladies
Gina-lol your temps seem to be going crazy but atleast they are over the coverline and doing something else then usual. Hopefully that's a good thing fx you get a bfp this cycle and it sticks

Wifey -I bet you really want to obsess over something xD we all do. Let's just hope those two weeks go by fast for you ^^ I'm super excited to hear about the results ^^ got my fingers and toes crossed for you

Fertileflower - yay for lot of pregnancy symptoms I know it's not fun but it's Def all a good sign. So really enjoy your pregnancy. I'm still so super happy for you hope s/he grows nice and healthy in your womb ^^

Don't be a stranger and let us know how it's going

AFM well midcycle bloodresults came and everything is great.. not what I wanted to hear, I was hoping to hear that there is something that would explain it but nope nothing.
Looks like we'll be waiting until I get an appt now with the fertility docs.. that will take at least three months.

Me and DF have decided to just ntnp until then, seeing as he is having problems with anxiety and things again and he will need to get back on his anti-depressants and of course they can destroy sperm so I guess we'll see if this ever happens for us. But for now we are on ntnp and I will just be on the forum as support and a stalker xD for you ladies. Hopefully also as a good luck charm because apparently every forum I ever join gets a pregnancy right after and usual the ones that have had problems with it xD

I will keep temping just to understand my ovulation and all until we start trying again.

So lots of luck and baby dust to all you girls
Love you all. You've been so great.

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Today was the first morning I forgot about temping. We've had so much go on this week I was literally exhausted when I went to bed.. just woke up and forgot to temp until after I got up to go to the bathroom..

 

[gina236]

Fertile nice to see you pop in! So happy that baby is holding on! I totally understand staying off the forums trying not to stress. Whenever you are ready we are here.

Vel sorry your bloods came back fine. But that's a good decision. If he is having anxiety issues it's probably not a great time to be pregnant anyways. Hope the meds don't hurt his sperm too much. I really should get on some anti anxiety meds but I know you can't take them when pregnant so I don't want to even bother. Lol. And ya know, alot of people get their bfp when they decide to stop trying haha

Gag, it happens. I am OCD so I hate when there aren't temps on my chart but it won't change anything. I usually put in a fake temp just to make it look right

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Fertile nice to see you pop in! So happy that baby is holding on! I totally understand staying off the forums trying not to stress. Whenever you are ready we are here.

Vel sorry your bloods came back fine. But that's a good decision. If he is having anxiety issues it's probably not a great time to be pregnant anyways. Hope the meds don't hurt his sperm too much. I really should get on some anti anxiety meds but I know you can't take them when pregnant so I don't want to even bother. Lol. And ya know, alot of people get their bfp when they decide to stop trying haha

Gag, it happens. I am OCD so I hate when there aren't temps on my chart but it won't change anything. I usually put in a fake temp just to make it look right

As crazy as it might sound I'm not even worried about it. I'll pick back up tomorrow. This month I'm being a lot more chill about everything... And I'm going to enjoy our BD marathon. Our first month we did everything right and it didn't happen so this time.. I'm not going to stress about it and whatever happens, happens.

 

[gina236]

That's the best attitude to have gag! Less stress is better!

 

[kiki1234]

Well I've successfully made it to 10DPO without even having the temptation to test. I completely blame that on my job. It is so stressful right now - people not knowing if their jobs are secure (mine included). Not a good time right now. That certainly does NOT help babymaking.... I would love to be pregnant right now but I have a feeling that I'm not and that's probably not a TERRIBLE idea. With my job slightly in limbo & me carrying the insurance that could be a problem.... With all that being said, I would still be elated if I was prego. SO we shall see.

Onto symptoms: Some slight breast soreness, some fatigue, slight cramping, and a backache.... All also signs that AF is approaching! lol Onto the positive - I think my chart looks good and it does appear that with both of the cycles that I tempted and used OPK, I actually ovulated. So that's good.

After re-reading this post - I feel like it was really depressing... I don't like to feel so negative about everything but I think my job is just wearing on me.

Thanks everyone for listening to me vent!! No one outside of my husband and I know that we are TTC so I don't have anyone to truly talk to... even if I don't comment a lot, I do read all the posts and feel like there are at least people in the same boat as me. It also doesn't help that hubby is out of town currently so I'm all alone....

Now off to work for the day!

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

That's the best attitude to have gag! Less stress is better!

I know it will happen for us, but we only get one shot at the first time so I want to enjoy the process while it's still just us...

 

[gina236]

Kiki sorry your job is in limbo. That's never a good situation to be in. And we are always here for venting. It's very stressful and it's hard when no one knows. Only a few people know about us trying but I don't like to talk about it because it makes me feel like I'm looking for pity or something. I talk to my mom about it but she never had to try so she doesn't fully understand. A few friends know but I feel like if they aren't in the same situation it just makes for an uncomfortable conversation to vent. That's why these forums are great. We all get it. Hope that you are preggo and you keep your job! Try not to stress too much (I know that impossible but had to say it lol)

 

[faye1019]

Hi All!

Gina: Hope your temps stay up! Crossing my fingers for you.

FertileFlower: Congrats on your BFP! And thanks for the warm welcome.

Velathria: It must be so frustrating not to know what’s going on what your own body. Hopefully you get some answers soon and for now you seem to be taking the best approach possible. Props to you.

Kiki: Sorry to hear that things at work are so stressful right now. I completely understand how much work stress can affect your wellbeing! Hopefully things start to calm down soon.

On my end, I am on CD 9 and managed to temp every morning this week before work. I have been MUCH happier temping vaginally and so glad I made the switch. Starting to feel a bit of anxiety and uncertainty now that AF is behind me and I’ve entered a part of my cycle that for many would be fertile. When do you all think I should start using OPKs? With my cycles having been SO long, I feel like it’s dumb to start so early but you guys probably know better than me! Also, can I expect (hope!?) for my cycles to start to shorten up a bit? These 40+ day cycles are pretty killer now that we’re officially TTC.

Also, how do I add my FF chart to my signature?

As always, sending positive vibes everyone’s way and so grateful to your insight and support!

 

[gina236]

Hi faye! So as for opks, if you dont already have some I would get some cheapies and start them soon. You can get 50-100 of them for like 20 bucks on amazon. That way with not knowing when you will O you won't spend too much money. If you have more expensive ones I'd wait until the cheapies are starting to darken and then start using those. Cheapies are pretty reliable on their own but I did find when taking both that the cheapies turned positive a day after the expensive ones for me. Most people's cycles will shorten once their body gets used to being off bcp. Most I've seen for normal cycles is like 35 days. Longer ones are usually not regular yet or annovulatory.

As for the FF signature, on FF on the computer, or desktop version on a phone there is a place to share chart and you pic the one with the code for forums and just copy it into your signature. I think les explained it better a few pages ago. I haven't done it in a while so I don't remember the exact links lol.

 

[faye1019]

Thanks Gina. Just ordered a 50 pack of the Wondfos that should be here by Sunday... I have some CB advanced digital OPKs but will wait to use them because they're $$$. And you can only use them first thing in the morning...

Will try to figure out the FF chart-- thanks for the help getting started!

 

[kiki1234]

WELL... I guess my negative vibes worked?!?.... Felt odd all day Saturday finally broke down and just tested.... !!!!! Faint line but there. I retested this AM and the line was darker and then again this afternoon on a digital and got 1-2 Weeks!! I would upload it but it says the file is to large? It's still early so I don't want to get my hopes up too much but most definitely positive. I am currently 12DPO.

 

[faye1019]

Congrats Kiki! Such exciting news! You are proof that keeping expectations low is always the best course of action... What a pleasant surprise! Super psyched for you!

Gina: Your temps are still looking good. Fingers crossed!

I just used a Wondfo OPK for the first time. Tried not to drink for a bit and then tested at like 5. I see a very faint line... Is that a good thing? Is it possible to see no line at all? And just an FYI, while attempting this process I peed all over my shorts (embarrassing!) and banged my head (accidentally!) on the bathroom door quite hard. My DH came running to see what all the commotion was... Man, TTC is quite the process!

 

[faye1019]

Whoops, posted twice. Sorry!