first cycle actively trying (June 2015)

[magicalmom2be]

Hey ladies!

How were your Halloween weekends? I didn't do anything special. Just obsessed over this 2WW and I'm starting to think this may not be so healthy for me. I love the support system we have at BnB, but it was a lot easier when I was NTNP and only took a test if AF didn't show. Now, TTC, I'm obsessing over O...obsessing over temps...obsessing over symptoms...obsessing over implantation...obsessing over other people's charts and journeys...obsessing over POAS.... This is not healthy for me AT ALL! I'm going to have to revamp my way of TTC next month, because I've gone through too many disappointments this month...way more than my entire 10 years of NTNP. I applaud everyone who can do this month after month, year after year.

Gina -- I used maca for fertility in general. I never looked deeper than that, but I must say, I NEVER have O pains, but this month, they were VERY painful. It had to be the maca powder. I'm glad it increases litters, because I want multiples (twins).

Velathria and Gina -- I'll be stalking your 2WW journey! Good luck and baby dust, ladies! Wish you were temping, so I could study your charts for implantation and steady temp rises.

FertileFlower -- Like you, next month, I won't be stressing myself out and won't be testing til AF is due.

AFM....
AF was scheduled for today, but did not show up. I also expected temp to drop all the way down as a sign that AF is coming today or tomorrow, but that didn't happen either.

All of this is GREAT news, but still BFN. I refuse to declare myself out until my temp drops all the way down or AF shows. I read that I still have til 16 DPO to 18 DPO to receive a BFP, so I'm holding on to hope.

 

[Velathria]

Don't worry magicalmom... I knew some ladies that got their bfp a week later then their af was due. So as long as it's not showing you are good. And it's not like you didn't have your O if you remember the pains.

I know for sure my ovulation is over now that I have white thick discharge again. I had extreme back pain today and woke up with a huge headache. And been cramping all day. But I refuse to symptom spot.

These two weeks need to hurry.

Gina how are you feeling today? Still pain?

If it's a bfn this month then I'm also gonna try that maca powder. I'll see what it did for you girls

I keep having dreams of being pregnant or already holding my baby... I wish I were temping too but I can't find a basal thermometer and I refuse to pay so much money for them from online... and also my bf thinks it's ridiculous and why that would change anything... men they just don't understand.

 

[gina236]

Fertile flower, I just Googled how does maca root help fertility and a bunch of articles came up. Two referred to this study that was done on rats and how it increased litter sizes but not much research has been done. I am so not ready for twins but if that's the case I will make it work.

Magicalmom it is hard to not obsess. I know I will obsess whether on these threads or not and it helps to have people to talk to who are going through similar things. I do find every once in awhile I need to take a break though. Do what you think is best. Hopefully you won't have to worry about a next cycle! No AF is the best symptom. You aren't out until she shows.

Velathria I'm feeling good today. Still had pain most of the day. Was feeling it on the left side too today. Wondering if that side is Oing too and that's why I got another positive opk yesterday. I've been trying to convince myself it is gas pains but have not really been gassy so who knows. It started to worry me a little thinking something was wrong but they seem to have died down. Now it only hurts when I stretch. Down to 13 days. We can do it! Lol. I am ordering some FRERs when I order DH birthday present (his birthday is Sunday). I have a love hate relationship with frers but they are the most trusted so as long as the ones I am ordering are the old style like it says they are hopefully they won't give me more indents. Yay for officially being in the TWW!

 

[Velathria]

Oho another ovulation? I hear that happens when two eggs get released... that chance of twins seems to be getting higher and higher... DiD you guys dtd again?

I am glad to finally be in the tww and at the same time not xD the wait is ridiculous... but it's only 13 days for me soon only 12

 

[gina236]

We didn't dtd again. Probably will tonight but DH was too tired yesterday. But from what I've read, sperm that meet the egg right away tend to be boys and the ones left over after a few days are girls. They say the girl sperm is not as fast of swimmers but they are stronger and live longer. Who knows how true that is but if it is the case hopefully it will be one of each! Or the second O won't be fertilized. We are so not prepared for that haha.

 

[Velathria]

I have heard that too... then you could use the two names you had perfect hahaha...

Me and bf dtd alot before because I want a girl

Twins are in my family and my bf's family so I am preared if it does happen... let's just hope it's just one then xD

 

[gina236]

I have a very big family and the only twin is my grandma. But her twin died either at a few days old or was still born. I don't remember. So because there aren't any others I'd say it doesn't run in my family. DH doesnt have any on his moms side. Not sure about his dads because he never met him. But maybe the maca root gave me super fertility haha. If it does happen to be twins I will be over the moon but I'd rather start with one haha.

 

[Velathria]

What you think your dh will say about twins? Mine said he will just pass out at the news xD

 

[gina236]

We talked about it earlier. He was actually kinda excited. But we both agreed if it is twins and it's one of each we will be done having kids. If I get this bfp it will be torture to wait for a scan to find out. This O has just been so different. Good thing is if there are two fertilized eggs I will have 2 chances for one to stick. If they both do I will be amazed and recommend maca root to everyone who wants kids

 

[Velathria]

If you get a bfp this month and I get a bfn then I'm gonna use maca root in everything next month xD
It must be magic I keep having different thoughts about this month ... at one point I'm like "this is definitely the month" and then next I am like "no its not" so yeah just gonna see what happens.

 

[FertileFlower]

magicalmom2be, so we can relate then. I can't relax now. I feel I am so close to either a BFP or period. I can't imagine that all these stretching and aching this last week was for nothing. Yet every other hour I am checking if a/f started because it feels like it is.
Pure torture! I'm happy for you that you are late, even though I know what you are going through! FC and lots of baby dust to you!!! Praying the bub is in there!

Gina, maybe we'll be twin buddies? hahaha. Twins have came up a lot this month.
Someone ought to have them!

Velathria, so far, maca has not been that magical for me although it feels really healthy. Vitex on the other hand seemed to make a difference. EPO also.

Big BFP's and baby dust and sticky beans all around this month!! SO be it!

 

[Velathria]

Yeah I've noticed too hahahha.... let's hope it's not me xD couldn't handle twins right now with a 4 year old. But if it happen I will still be super happy.

With all this postivity this month someone should have bfp. Lots of FX for you all... and lots and lots of dust.

 

[FertileFlower]

Magicalmom ,with all the early bfp's being posted, this made me feel better:
https://www.peestickparadise.com/FAQHPT1.html

 

[gina236]

Bfp all around!! Really want to see us all get one! How amazing would that be! Then we could just start a thread in the pregnancy forum and all be bump buddies together!

 

[sophiedaphne]

Hey everyone, just popping in to say hi.
DH and I are finally TTC... I am trying to figure all of this out, with calculating all the important things. Super excited, though! Just wanted to say hello!!

 

[FertileFlower]

Oh, and I forgot to add. My stomach is still super swollen with a bunch of blue veins all over it! Something I have not experienced before. It certainly FEELS like it's been growing and expanding from the inside the last week with all the cramps and pressure.
I'd be so sad if my period started, also confused.

 

[Velathria]

Omg that would be amazing gina!!!! I so hope for that.
Now I'm imagining it and want it even more..

Welcome sophiedaphne.. if you have an questions or need support then just let us know. everyone is amazing here.

Fertileflower that sounds really promising.... I really hope you get that bfp

 

[gina236]

Welcome sophie! Most important is finding out when you ovulate. Are your periods regular? If they are that makes it much easier. You just need to pay attention to the signs your body is giving you. Good luck!

Fertile flower, that is definitely not a AF symptom that I have ever heard. Sounds so promising!!

 

[sophiedaphne]

Welcome sophie! Most important is finding out when you ovulate. Are your periods regular? If they are that makes it much easier. You just need to pay attention to the signs your body is giving you. Good luck!

Fertile flower, that is definitely not a AF symptom that I have ever heard. Sounds so promising!!

Thanks everyone!
I have never really tracked anything, so I have no idea! I do know that I get my period about 4-5 days later each month... so last one was on the 17 October, I'll see when November comes, haha. I'm trying to learn the lingo and all the abbreviations at this point!! So excited to finally be here

 

[magicalmom2be]

Hey ladybugs!

Hopefully the twin carrier is ME! I've taken every kind of supplement I can for conceiving twins...including, vitex, SI, wild yam....and now I'm learning that maca has twin power!!! During O and beyond...I've even visualized dropping two eggs and/or a single egg splitting in two after fertilization to assist with the manifestation. I've prayed and prayed...and even had a dream of having twin boys a few months back. Twins run in my family and DP's family, so fx, I have two implanted embryos in my uterus right now.

Sending baby dust to you, too FertileFlower!!! We are both so close to our BFPs, we can't help but be anxious! I'd be beyond sad and confused if AF showed, because I have never felt this feeling...like I KNOW I'm pregnant....ever before! Your symptoms are so PROMISING!!! If someone's getting a BFP this month, it's definitely you! Send some of that fertility this way, love!

I'm so down for us all being bump buddies. This would be the LUCKIEST thread out here if we all do fall pregnant from this cycle!