I want a Christmas BFP...anyone else?

[mlm115]

Are you going to test again Topanga? Good luck either way!

I caved and tested today. Bfn at 8dpo. Feel like I'm out since I don't feel pregnant today either. Boo.

 

[jessschuck]

I never felt pregnant any of the 5 times I have been pregnant. Each time was a shock. I remember thinking "how did i not feel anything?" So symptoms are not necessarily needed to prove pregnancy. I never had nausea or anything, even with my pregnancies that went full term.

 

[Topanga053]

That's so interesting, jessshuck! The last time I was pregnant I just KNEW the morning of my missed period. I remember driving to work that morning and thinking, "omg, I'm pregnant." I also tested positive the day of my missed period.

I think a BFN at 15dpo is pretty conclusive. I think it's more likely that AF is just late, although it's so unusual. Still no sign of AF so far yet today. I'm trying not to get my hopes up!

Mlm- 8dpo is still early! I got a BFN around 8-9dpo the month that I was pregnant!

 

[Sophiasmom]

Hi everyone! Happy New Year! Things have been so hectic w the holidays, work, and travel. I decided it was a good opportunity to force myself to step back and relax a little about ttc. I've finally caught up on this board. I hope everyone had had a good start to the year!

Afm, I'm pretty sure I O'ed early this morning. I'm working today, but hopefully Dh and I will have time to bd tonight. If I get preggo this month, dd and baby wil be almost exactly 2 yrs apart. I really hope this is our month! I really have been better about not stressing. I hope the next 2 weeks (get real- 8 or 9 days!) go by quickly so I can test!

 

[mackjess]

Hi everyone! Sorry to be MIA, I was in Dallas visiting my sister and her kiddos. She lives in a newly developed area north of Dallas and my phone reception was total crap. I have been reading but had some trouble posting if I lost connection so I gave up. And she doesn't have a laptop. Sitting at a desk in the other room just seemed rude while I was visiting!

I hope everyone had lovely holidays, and that 2013 brings great things for everyone. FX that this is your cycle for those getting ready to test and getting ready to O.

MLM, hope that line shows up the next few days for you.

 

[wannabewillow]

Hi all! Happy New Year. I've been back at work for a week now and it's crazy. I was on call for NYD and it was manic, non-stop. Now I'm off for a few days and taking it easy.

Bluebird, sorry the witch got you. Topanga, sorry for that BFN. If you don't get your BFP this cycle, I hope the witch hurries up and you can try again.

MLM, hope you get your line soon.

Mackjess, how are you feeling hon?

to all xxxx

 

[mackjess]

Hi Willow. Where are you at in your cycle?

AFM - I think I'm having a remarkably good pregnancy so far and don't really have much to complain about. Never really had full on MS. If I'd stop having sinus infections I'd be great, but I'm back on antibiotics for those for 3 weeks this time. I only have about a week and a half of progesterone left and I'm hoping my energy comes back when I'm done taking it. I feel like I'm drunk and hungover at the same time because of it, and my doc thinks the hormones could be causing my insomnia but when she rechecked my blood she didn't want me to lower the dose. My Iron and Thyroid are fine now, so I really hope it's just the progesterone pills. Probably my biggest symptom/problem is being so exhausted I can barely do anything because I feel like I never get into REM sleep. Luckily my employer has been cool and I'm working home today. I need to work this weekend too to catch up. I'm behind on a few projects and I know my boss is NOT going to be happy. Luckily 90% of our office has been on vacay so nobody is really waiting on my work and won't need it til next week. Just need to get caught up by then so I don't get in trouble!! This little baby is already taking over my life! hehe.

Next Tues, I'm at 12 weeks. I CANT believe it. I am actually starting to think about having a baby now, and worried about daycare and our house/furniture set up, etc. It's overwhelming. I have my NT scan next Thurs to check for downs since I'm 35, and praying for week 13 to get here cause that's when the baby will start making it's own hormones and stop sucking the life/energy out of me. Weirdly, being so tired and out of it reassures me. I feel like my baby is getting what it needs from me.

 

[mlm115]

Mack, I love your post and love that you and baby are doing well. I'm sure feeling sick and tired is no fun, but so happy for you that this pregnancy is progressing so well!

 

[mackjess]

Thanks mlm, I don't know where you are in the states but this fall/winter has been dreadfully dry and hell on my sinuses!

 

[wannabewillow]

Hi mackjess, I got my BFP on the 20th December. I'm 6 weeks today. I'm not talking about it much ATM because I'm still anxious that I'll miscarry again, but so far, so good. We're going for a scan next Saturday for reassurance. Symptomwise, nothing worth writing home about. Have been craving lemons, which is reassuring because I craved them with DD, but not last time. Having some cramping, but think that's to do with my uterus stretching. Xxx

 

[mlm115]

Thanks mlm, I don't know where you are in the states but this fall/winter has been dreadfully dry and hell on my sinuses!

I'm just outside of Chicago. Youre right about the weather, my skin has been so dry, I hate it!

 

[Sophiasmom]

I agree Mack and mlm. I'm down in georgia, and I have to run humidifiers at night or I wake with nosebleeds. Booo cold dry weather. I'd be perfectly happy if we only had spring and fall.

 

[Pray2bBlessed]

Our weather has been crazy here Mack!

Mack- I'm glad everything is going so well! I haven't been very sick either, I know that could still change though! Lol!

AFM- I have a doc appt Monday. I'm not exactly sure what they are going to do. I think it's to early to hear the hb with a Doppler.

 

[jessschuck]

Pray 2 b blessed, I noticed that you had a few miscarriages, so I have... *hugs* Was the doctor able to tell you why? I'm trying to conceive after my miscarriage @ 8-9 weeks in July of 2012, and I'm so scared because they couldn't tell me why!?

 

[mackjess]

Hi mackjess, I got my BFP on the 20th December. I'm 6 weeks today. I'm not talking about it much ATM because I'm still anxious that I'll miscarry again, but so far, so good. We're going for a scan next Saturday for reassurance. Symptomwise, nothing worth writing home about. Have been craving lemons, which is reassuring because I craved them with DD, but not last time. Having some cramping, but think that's to do with my uterus stretching. Xxx

Well congrats willow! I had the cramps and low back pain up till 9 weeks. My uterus was probably like wth are you doing to me woman? hehe. And I know what you mean, is hard to enjoy it after a loss, especially when you are still so early. the first scan was very reassuring, but hearing the hb again at 10 weeks seemed to really do it for me. still scared, but over all more calm and able to feel happy. I hope the same for you. can't wait for news from your scan.

 

[Lbrum]

I'm 10dpo at the moment, but don't feel like it will be this month. I have no idea why but just don't feel pregnant!

 

[mlm115]

Lbrum, I'm also 10 dpo and feel the exact same way. Hope we are both wrong though! Are you testing?

 

[Lbrum]

No, I hate seeing the empty window. I'll test next Friday if no af. Have you tested yet?

 

[mlm115]

No, I hate seeing the empty window. I'll test next Friday if no af. Have you tested yet?

That's a good idea. I tested at 7 dpo for no good reason except that I can't have hpts in my possession and not use them. Of course it was negative. Haven't tested since though.

 

[Pray2bBlessed]

Pray 2 b blessed, I noticed that you had a few miscarriages, so I have... *hugs* Was the doctor able to tell you why? I'm trying to conceive after my miscarriage @ 8-9 weeks in July of 2012, and I'm so scared because they couldn't tell me why!?

After my first two I went through a lot of testing, and started seeing a specialist. My tests were pretty much inconclusive. She had me taking baby aspirin even though my blood work didn't show a clotting disorder, her theory was it can't hurt but it might help. The specialist thought I had a mild case of PCOS, and produced to much insulin. She put me on Metformin and I got pregnant with my son like 2 weeks after I started the metformin. She put me on progesterone suppositories right away and I had an uncomplicated pregnancy.

When I had my last MC, I wasn't expecting it since I had an uncomplicated pregnancy before. It was different than my other two. They were basically chemicals, and this was a MMC discovered at 8 weeks during my ultrasound. This time the only thing I have been doing is taking baby aspirin. I had forgot to start taking it with my MMC.