first cycle actively trying (June 2015)

[gina236]

Lol I'll be doing the same thing when I make it past 5 weeks. It would be so great to be bump buddies! How excited is your hubby?

 

[mininun1]

He's super excited! He's actually been doing a lot at home the last few days since he usually gets home from work an hour or so before me...vacuuming, cleaning, etc. We'll see how long it lasts lol.

 

[gina236]

Haha that's so sweet. If only it would last forever lol

 

[RexMom2Be]

Hey ladies! Mini, here's hoping the relaxed approach works and I'll be joining the bump club. I've been temping more the past few days since I think I O'd a day or two ago. Watery CM stopped and it's now creamy and white and abundant. We only were able to BD every 3 days instead of every 2 or more, but if I'm right, we did the night before O, so I'm still hopeful. He's got an injury and needs minor surgery, so he's not been feeling tip top and I don't want to add any pressure. It may have helped to not think about it though!

Gina, how's judder training going?

Esperanza, how are you feeling?

 

[gina236]

Training is going good! Not going to be as prepared as I'd like but I'm actually adding more weight when I weight train and I've cut 4 minutes off my normal 4-5 mile run today. Hoping to keep that momentum and extend my run over the next few weeks.

It would be great if all 4 of us were bump buddies together! Relaxed approach is definitely the way to go! I'm not getting my hopes up for me but you never know. I've been having some "symptoms" today but basically trying to ignore them. Lol

 

[mininun1]

Oh good luck, RexMom! I'm sure you caught the egg, especially since you were more relaxed about it. I am definitely a firm believer in that approach now lol.

Gina, what symptoms are you having?

 

[Esperanza2015]

Hi ladies!!

Another firm believer of the relax approach!!

I am 5 weeks + 1 and I have barely any symptoms. But yesterday I got a little constipated and I was extremely happy about it. Very bloated at night, tender (sometimes painful) nipples, I get out of breath easily and thats it. Had some twinges on my left side that got my very worried. Im trying to relax but as the weeks pass by am getting so attached and its difficult.
Try to take it one day at a time.
Sorry if this bothers someone, Im just lurking in the first trimester forum and not dare to write yet.
Im doing a private scan on Sep 22.
Gina wow you are tough!! Keep the hard work!
Mininun hope everything is ok with you and the little one!

 

[Esperanza2015]

FX for Gina and Rexmom2be!!!

baby dust to all!

 

[gina236]

Esperanza, so happy for you! I know this forum is in the TWW section but don't leave! I love hearing the updates

AFM my boobs have been feeling twinges and yesterday my right one was very sore. In May my first sign was my boobs so who knows. I have definitely already ovulated so I don't think it's due to that but idk. Not feeling like I did last month where I was sure right away. Not sure if it's a defense mechanism in case it doesn't work out again or if we missed the egg. I'll find out soon enough. Keeping busy until then.

 

[wifeybby]

Praying for you, Gina! Hope you get your BFP, Tough Mudder Baby!! I like the approach of if it sticks that's amazing, if not I wasn't trying anyway. It definetly feels 10x less stressful this way. Hoping your symptoms are a sign!

Esperanza, I agree with pp - don't leave! Everyone here is so truly happy for you. And we need some babydust! haha! I love to read your updates, and we need your input!

Hope you're doing awesome, mini

Hi RexMom! :wave: I've heard many many times how the relaxed approach got people their BFPs - coughESPERANZAcough - lmao! I don't know what it is about it, but sometimes it sneaks up on you. Maybe that will be the case for Gina too

AFM, I had one day of pink spotting, one day of brown spotting over Labor Day weekend... Thought I would finally get AF (cycle days nearing the 60's) but no. Just weird spotting. That has never ever ever happened before.. Still taking HPTs just in case (I don't feel or suspect pregnancy at all, but testing just to make sure) So I'm getting more lost as this appt approaches. Please let my OB/GYN give me some help.. Trying to stay positive but it's hard.

A friend at DH's work told him that he and his wife were TTC a couple months ago - and they are now pregnant. When DH told me, I was genuinely happy for them and said, "Aww, yay! how cool!" (thinking I know how TTC feels and glad for her success story) and he just said "yeah" all quick and deep-toned. Not sure if he has some feelings he has yet to share with me. In the past, I've cried to him how "everyone but me" gets pregnant, and he's always been so supportive. Now I'm wondering if it's taking a toll on him. Our NTNP time to us was more like, NTNP but secretly hoping - Which almost felt like light-weight TTC. I keep reminding myself that I've only been TTC since July, but it just feels like its been so much longer with NTNP.... Vent over!

What's everyone up to this weekend?

 

[gina236]

I know just how you feel hun! Whether your actively TTC or NTNP it still can take a toll. Sound like your hubby was a little jealous which is totally normal. My DH gets so upset every time af shows. He tries to hide it from me and be strong for me but I can read him so well I see the dissapointment in his eyes. Your time will come! 60 days is crazy! I wonder if you didn't ovulate at all the first month? I've heard that is actually normal to not ovulate one month a year. If it happens more than once in a year it's a problem but one time is fine. Maybe you didn't ovulate the first month but the second you did and the spotting was implantation? Who knows. Hopefully your doctor can help!

 

[RexMom2Be]

Awww wifey! This is only my second cycle and I'm trying to not think about it because I can TOTALLY tell I would easily get disappointed and upset. I can only imagine! Sounds like you guys are on the same page and taking it easy on yourselves, which is a major help. I truly believe stress plays a major role.

My temp spiked way up this morning, CM seems more dried up, and I woke up yesterday and today with really bad nausea (trying not to get too hopeful, because I am NEVER nauseous). This morning I have had a terrible lower backache also. No boob symptoms, but I usually do have boob symptoms so maybe that's a good sign! I also have side pains, too high up to be ovarian/fallopian/etc but makes me wonder.

I feel it a bit more this month, but at the same time, it could be all the garlic DH and I ate on Wednesday!

gina, sounds like your training is going great, knocking of 4 minutes is HUGE!

Esperanza, YES! please stay around! you're probably bringing us baby dust! plus, i love hearing how pregnancy progresses.

mini: you too! please keep us updated!

 

[gina236]

RexMom I just realized according to your ticker we are cycle buddies! I am 3dpo today (I think). We can test together temp spike is good! And as much as nausea sucks, it's a very common sign. FX this is the month for you!

 

[RexMom2Be]

Gina, yay!!! Maybe that will keep me more sane, to have a test buddy!

I'm glad for the nausea because it's new, as is the back pain and side pains. Also, this month I had more obvious ovulation symptoms and pain, so I'm relatively certain that I O'd on CD15. However, my temps don't really show that, so who knows. It's all so confusing!

When are you testing? I want to hold out, but I know I'll probably POAS on 9-10DPO just to do it.

 

[gina236]

I am hoping to wait until 13 dpo. Thats when I got my first faint positive last month. I really don't want to get negative tests so by then I should know if AF is coming. I might use some ic just because I feel like they will always be negative so it will just be to fuel the addiction lol. I only have one frer so I don't want to waste it if AF is going to show.

 

[RexMom2Be]

Haha, exactly. I have 50 ic so I used a couple of those last month at 10DPO until 13DPO when AF showed. I have one FRER but thinking I'll go grab a few more this weekend to have on hand for a 13DPO test. My temp dipped last month right at AF so I'll keep an eye on that, if temps stay up I'll try a FRER! The ic just keep my addiction satisfied, haha!

 

[gina236]

Exactly! I have no faith that they will ever show anything but they keep me from really testing too early. But I'm not too confident this month so hopefully I will be able to wait.

 

[mininun1]

Esperanza, definitely keep us all updated! It's great that you aren't having a ton of uncomfortable symptoms. I'm exactly the opposite right now lol. So nauseous every morning and into the afternoon, and then the cramps/stretching feeling in my abdomen. It's so weird, i felt fine the whole week I was late for AF, but as soon as last weekend hit I started feeling awful. I'm not complaining though!

It's also going to be super hard keeping it a secret for the next couple months. ..I keep thinking I'll slip up and say something on accident, either at work or over the phone to relatives lol.

 

[mininun1]

Oh and RexMom, you have some great symptoms- I think nausea was the first real symptom I had. Besides the late AF that is. Fingers crossed extra hard for you and Gina this month!!

 

[Esperanza2015]

Dear girls:

Is just lovely to read all your comments.
Gina I think its just awesome that you are training and letting it be if it has to be...either way you will be in great shape before baby comes so thats excellent for your body!
Wifey and Rexmom2be thank you for your support! Am happy that you are not annoyed and are extremely supportive. Keep your faith! Everything you are doing is perfect! Trust yourselves and your natural ability to procreate!
Also Rexmom2be lower backache was one of the first things I felt 4 or 5 days after ovulation so def a good sign!
Mininun its so nice that you are getting nausea! I mean its completely normal and expected! You are a little ahead of me so probably you hit week 6 already and thats why is coming stronger now!
AFM had a horrible night with stuffy nose and sore throat, i think i may have a cold or something. Today am taking it easy, resting, plenty of fluids and keeping myself warm and cozy in the couch.
I can relate to the hubby wanting a baby and feeling a bit jealous, its too cute to see those eyes trying to support you when AF shows but sad at the same time, and we are really lucky to have them so onboard this baby hunting. It can be different for other women and probably very difficult to cope with.
well dear girls will continue blowing my nose and drinking my tea.
have a great weekend!!
PS: took a clearblue digital with weeks estimator this morning, here it is! so happy it shows exactly the weeks that i think i am!