General chatter while we wait (and commentary on the "pull out method")

[shaescott]

So last night DH grabbed my front from behind and it literally felt like he precisely squeezed my nipples (he did not), and I told him they hurt because I was going to start PMSing any time now. He goes “oh yeah, I can smell it on you”. EXCUSE ME? He says that my sweat smells different when I’m PMSing. I don’t even know what to say to that.
Also I’ve been spotting almost all luteal phase and had a solid temp drop today, so I’m pretty sure I’m out. I’m only 10dpo but that’s when my progesterone levels started dropping/first temp drop happened last cycle. Now part of me is like “if I’m pregnant he’ll tell me I smell different” lmaooo

 

[Jules8]

@shaescott My husband always knows too. I hate it, but it’s impressive. Lol I’m sorry you’re feeling out. Hopefully time flies so you can proper ttc.

On the topic of gender. We have 3 girls and a boy. All 3 girls were conceived while I was on femara and on or the day before O day. My son was conceived naturally, but I hadn’t had a cycle in maybe 3 months so I have no clue how close to O day I conceived. I thought I had a cyst burst, but apparently it was ovulation. I wish I would have marked it.

 

[shaescott]

My temp dropped a little more today and spotting is red so definitely out

 

[Pots]

Hi there - I just posted a thread but I'm not sure if it worked, so reposting here:

Hi everyone!
Just jumping on here to say "hi" And to ask your advice...
I am 44 years old and have two children. I had a third little boy in 2022 but he sadly passed away from an aggressive cancer last March. My husband and I are neither trying, nor actively preventing and this month, I am currently 11 days late for my period. We didn't DTD much last month (although I know it only takes one!).
A couple of maybe relevant factors are, I have been sick with a cold thing for over a month, I had a spot of spotting at what I assumed was ovulation last cycle. I have done FSH and TSH tests that don't indicate any problems and two home pregnancy tests were also negative. Obviously, this year has been particularly stressful so I guess that could be having an effect on my cycle but if anyone has any ideas or suggestions, I would be so grateful!
Thank you!
Px

 

[autumnal]

@Pots I'm really sorry for your loss of your son, that's so terrible. As far as I know if your period is so late and you're not pregnant it means that you either ovulated later than normal or you have had a non ovulatory cycle. The luteal phase is 16 days max. The ovulation sticks only detect LH hormone and you can have an LH spike without actually ovulating. They say that you should go to a fertility specialist doctor after a year of trying but after 35 I think they say to just go after six months so maybe that could be something to pursue if you are inclined to. Sorry I can't be more helpful than that but I'm sending you lots of prayers that you will have a bfp soon.

 

[Pots]

Thank you so much for replying. I think you're right. Our bodies are weird, aren't they!

 

[shaescott]

@Pots i echo autumnal, all good advice!

AF arrived yesterday and I spent most of my day napping with a heating pad lol. Oh well. DH is in the last week of his training program and just submitted his final project. I’m a very proud wifey lol. He has 2 exams over the next 2 days and then the placement exam, so he’s quite stressed. Please pray he does well, this job would be the road to me being able to be a stay at home mom!

 

[autumnal]

Ohh no sorry to hear about AF. But that's great your dh is almost done his training. I hope the exams go well!! Will pray for you!!

I'm 6 dpo (well, the days almost over though) and feeling super exhausted.. don't know if it's because I volunteered on my 8 year olds field trip outside in the snow all day or .. something more fun!?!

 

[Jules8]

@shaescott Boo for af! Praying all goes well with your husbands training!!
@autumnal Thats so brave of you to volunteer! Lol I hope it’s the latter reason!

It’s been cold and snowy here. I’m ready for winter to be over yet also don’t want time to go too fast.

 

[RedRose19]

Is it just me but parts of bnb isn't working ?

 

[HalfricanMa]

@RedRose19 I couldnt get into any thread on b&b yesterday. Not just you.
@shaescott it’s so wonderful to hear younger ladies having the drive to be a homemaker mama! Good luck and prayers for your family.

 

[autumnal]

yeah I can't get on some threads. Weird!
7 dpo today!! Almost there!!
We ordered a bunk bed for my boys today. They're so excited! We've just been doing a hick trundle sort of thing with a mattress on the floor lol. We used to have a bunk bed for them but when we moved we had to get rid of it because it was a twin over full and it was too big.