first cycle actively trying (June 2015)

[kiki1234]

Finally! It let me post it!

 

[lesondemavie]

Congrats Kiki!

Faye - What an ordeal! Hope you're ok! I keep a bunch of plastic cups and pee into those for dipping. I used to just use an old rectangular Tupperware that we were tossing anyways. The rectangle was better than the cup...less risk of peeing on my hand, but DH tossed it so cups it is. I try and just rinse out and use the same one for a week or so. I'd feel bad and wasteful tossing it each time.

AFM - 3 DPO back from backpacking and just waiting to test. Wifey - today I'm doing a trial run of the baby smash cake my best friend asked me to do for her son's birthday! So far it's looking pretty good. Just have to ice and decorate. She wants the healthy version (banana, applesauce, Greek yogurt, and wheat flour). It's pretty awful but the baby won't know right 😆. I only did one layer of the healthy cake. The other two layers are a coffee spice cake. So yummy! That way we can enjoy the trial run. I'm not doing the healthy icing today either. Seems pretty simple, so hopefully that part will turn out ok day of 😁

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Congrats kiki!!!

Hubby and I have started our BD marathon. We decided to just bd every other day until fertile cm and then everyday until temp drops and then the day after.. This month for sure won't be for lack of trying.

 

[gina236]

Congrats kiki!

I'm just over here dying to test. I have no idea what the heck my temps are doing. They were so crazy pre O and now they are just slightly increasing but flat. I've never seen that happen before. DH is doing his SA today so hopefully that goes good. Is it bad I'm worried that he will mess something up because I'm not with him?

 

[kiki1234]

lol. I think I would be worried my hubby would too.

What days is everyone planning on testing?!? I'm excited to see some more

 

[gina236]

I'm planning to test sunday. But I might change it to Saturday as I'm going to a supercross race with dh and my dad and you need an empty monster can to get into the pit party free I haven't had one in 4 days and don't plan to until I test. If it's a bfn I'll have one. If bfp I will probably only take a sip of DHs damn this addiction.

 

[cass1216]

Hi All, I've been lurking and following along for a little while. You seem like a great bunch of ladies and I hope it's ok if I join?! This is my 3rd month ttc. I'm 29 and I've been married for a year. I'm finishing up my post-doctoral fellowship and should be a licensed psychologist in the next couple of months I live in Boston. That's all I could think of for now!

 

[faye1019]

Gag, enjoy your BD marathon! And Gina, still rooting for you. Your temps are looking swell!

Welcome Cass! I am new to this forum too. Everyone has been so welcoming and helpful! :wave:

After my Wondfo mishap yesterday, I took an CB Advanced Digital OPK (is there an abbreviation for that!?) this morning. Got a big fat LOW. A bit bummed for sure. Still I'm happy that I'm staying consistent with the temps for now.... Trying to remain relaxed and optimistic about this cycle.

Hope everyone else had a good Monday!

 

[gina236]

Welcome cass! I live in CT so not too far away!!

Faye, those will stay low until right before your surge. I just call them cb digis. There are advanced and not advanced but they work basically the same so I don't feel the need to write it all out lol.

 

[faye1019]

Do you think the faint line on the Wondfo yesterday meant anything? Is it possible to get no line at all? Also read that you have to hold your pee for 4 hours and not drink anything for 4 hours!? Ack. Torture! I definitely didn't do that yesterday....

 

[Jezika]

Congrats Kiki!

Welcome Cass! I'm currently finishing my MA is clinical psych. and heading into PhD in Sep. I'm envious that you're already done! With TTC, I probably won't be done till I'm 50.

Just a quick update and I'll post less selfishly tomorrow:

I went for my scan today and I was pretty nervous... just before I went in, I'd gone to the toilet and saw light brownish CM when I wiped, which freaked me out. I stared up at the ceiling for ages as the technician did her stuff, wondering how I'd react when the inevitable happened. And all while poor DH was outside in the waiting room for 10000 years. But when she turned the screen and showed me "baby" I was like "What? Is everything okay?" and it apparently was. The tiny blob is 1cm exactly and is measuring 7 weeks and 1 day, which is pretty much spot on. We also saw the heartbeat (141bpm), which was so weird. We didn't get teary because I think we're still holding off on getting attached, but it was pretty awesome. Below are some of the less crappy pics. About 5 hours later I went to the toilet, wiped again and got a lot of gloopy CM that was half creamy white and half light brown. Looked a lot like some of the mucus plug pics online. I hope it's all okay. If it's old blood and I saw a HB literally hours before, I hope it's fine? As you know I find anything to worry about.

 

[wifeybby]

I've missed so much these last few pages! I've just been kind of in my own little world obsessing over my TWW. It's no fun lol

Fertile - So happy to see you pop in, and that all is well! I'm sure you have the stickiest of beans in there and you'll make it all 9 months! so happy for you!!! Enjoy every moment of the pregnancy!

Vel - I'm so sorry to hear about DH and his meds affecting sperm.. I believe though that if it's meant to happen, it will. I don't know much on the topic but surely it can't kill them all? I wonder if different meds affect it differently? I'll do some research and pass on anything helpful for you.. It's great you'll still be doing BBT though, you'll know you're Oing and when to get him lol I hope everything is okay with you guys. I know I suck at PM's but message me if you need to vent in private. It will happen for you, and it's not "if", just "when" sending so much love and hugs your way. I need you here! Keep stalking! You have been my good luck charm I know it!

Kiki -- CONGRATS!! Keep us updated on how you're doing!

Faye - your POAS OPK story made me LOL you'll get the hang of it! I'm actually not a POAS addict, rather a PIAC (pee in a cup) addict and dip the tests -- much easier for me! I use a 1oz medication cup, resuse for a week and pitch. You'll find what works for you

Les, I always love to hear from you!! Hope that smash cake test run went perfect! I'd love to see some pics if you've got them!! How cute Someday you'll be making all kinds of baby food and treats I can totally see you as that mom who brings homemade desserts to all the events and makes all the other moms jealous unintentionally lol you're so sweet. hope all is well your way and get that BFP this chance!!

Gina, I'll be testing Saturday as I can't wait any longer lol I know the IC's I have are garbage after the trigger shot and only faint positives, so I'm not even going to waste time on those. ALMOST tested this morning with one but I knew I'd see nothing even if it is truly positive because these suck. So cheers to Saturday!! Hope we both get BFPs!!! I'm still feeling a lot of symptoms but hoping they're not AF or residual trigger symptoms.. They're getting stronger though, esp the bb/nip sensitivity and cramps. Im just praying my heart out this is it. Yay for supercross! That'd be so fun If you get BFN you have my total consent to chug a monster lol and if you get BFP, I better not see another monster touch your lips hahaha! I so love that we're testing together!!

Welcome, Cass! you'll love this thread. These girls are so smart, funny and friendly. This is def my rock in TTC - they understand all the highs and lows. FX your TTC journey is short and sweet. Are your cycles regular? I'm in OH, we have quite a few US east siders on here

& Jez, I adore those little scan photos so perfect! I'm sure the brownish CM is normal; since it's old blood who knows how long it took to come out. It could be weeks old I'm guessing. Not to gross you out lol but I understand your worries. If it was an indication of something bad I bet they would've caught it. Hope you can relax more in 2nd Tri and enjoy yourself better! So happy all is well for you.

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Jez I'm keeping my fx for you.. HB is always a really great sign. Please keep us informed on things.

 

[gina236]

Faye it is possible to have no lines but lines don't really mean anything until they start to darken. You can get lines all throughout your cycle. It's when they start darkening that you are getting close to O.

Jez beautiful scan! Get attached! I know it will make it hurt more if something goes wrong but if everything is fine you want to cherish these moments. It's real. There is a baby there. Now breathe and embrace it. You are out of chemical territory so try to let it all sink in.

Wifey yay can't wait for saturday! We better both get bfps so we can be bump buddies!! I promise if I get a bfp I won't let the 'can' touch my lips haha. Can't cause too much suspicion from my dad. Haha.

 

[Velathria]

hey girls so thought i'd take a break a bit so i can relax about everything.. is it bad that i didn't temp either because i am so worried to know when i ovulate and i don't want to know because then it'll be hard not to obsess over it... you know..

anyway besides that.. Omg i feel so relaxed and stress free!!! Stopping ttc officially is like dropping thousands of rocks of my shoulders.. I feel so light and happy again.. I am playing with my son.. i'm laughing more.. i'm not worrying if anything might hurt my chance of gettting pregnant.. i am drinking all the coffee i want..

It's amazing.. i will start temping from today again just so i do learn my body... and our sex life is waaaay better again.. i feel so connected with my df again.. for some reason i wasn't even in the mood anymore even when ovulation came around.. it was horrible.. i'm so glad everything is normal again.

Jez- awww those scans are wonderful and everything sounds great.. Don't worry about the old blood in the cm that's normal. its just your body making the environment for your body i know its hard but enjoy this time i bet the chemical was just a freak accident.. I don't think its so common for it to happen again

Congrats again

Gag- it's good your not stressing def take it from someone like me i think i stressed too much and that ruins chances So enjoy the time with your dh ^^
FX you get a bfp soon

Gina- Sounds like you have a fun weekend planned Hope you do get a bfp and it sticks Hope you and wifey get to be bump buddies then at least you'll have someone you know to talk about your pregnancies ^^ And then def no monster

Wifey- i am here wifey Still full supporting you and i've been thinking alot about how you are doing. hope you get that bfp you want ^^ I want it more then anything for you ^^ You so deserve it.. You and gina both do. hopefully i will still be a super luck charm for you lots of hugs

les- FX you get that bfp too girl and you will love it just as much as your first ^^ and like wifey said i can def see you making other mommys jealous with all your amazing cooking and baking ^^ i am def already jealous XD you inspire me to try baking again

Cass- welcome to our thread all these ladies are amazing and i wouldn't be this sane without them XD just let us know if you have any Q (ask gina about anything with fertility she is the pro hahaa)
Seriously though i hope you have a short ttc journey

Kiki- Omg already at cycle two ^^ wow!! Lots and lots of congrats enjoy that wonderful time and hopefully you have a healthy 9 months and no Morning sickness hahaha...

hopefully i didn't miss anyone in my long post XD had so much to catch up on.

lost of baby dust for everyone

 

[faye1019]

Seems like everyone is in a great place right now!

Jezika, totally understand your lingering anxiety but hopefully it will fade away soon. What an exciting time for you!

Wifey and Gina, FX for you guys. You are both so deserving!

And Vel, so glad that you are feeling like you’re in a better place.

I tested again this morning with a CB digi and got a “high” (but not “peak”) reading. Definitely was encouraging, but still trying to prepare myself for another anovulatory cycle. Now I’m started to obsess a bit over my CM. Felt very “damp” down there all day and when I tried to check my cervix it felt very watery. But did not dry clear in my underwear, still a bit crusty. Sorry, VERY TMI. Still feeling really unsure in the CM department… ugh.

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Vel- I'm so happy for you that you are in such a great place!

I am for sure much happier in the place I'm at.

 

[wifeybby]

I did something I shouldn't have... I tested this morning at 11DPO and BFN. I'm so upset

Do you guys still think there's hope? I wasn't instructed to test until the 24th but I just felt like it should've been faint if I am pregnant.

I'm just so mad. Upset. Disappointed.

 

[kiki1234]

Wifey: I think there is still hope!... My line at 11DPO was so teeny tiny that I stared at it for an hr trying to figure out if I was just making up a line or if there was one actually there. Keep the faith!... What I have learned from all of the blogs and websites is that many many many women do not get positives that early!!.. I've got my FX for you!!! And I've got a good feeling!!

 

[gina236]

Wifey I tested too bfn also but feeling oddly optimistic. There is definitely still hope love!! We WILL be bump buddies!!