January testers?

[AshNAmber]

I'm on Cd1 today 12/26
Test Date: Unknown

Awee Heart Welcome

Live hearing your story. I donated eggs twice last year.

Thank you I think thats awesome you donated eggs. I have a friend that said she would be my segregate but I'm sure that cost a fortune plus there is something about wanting to carry my baby.. but hell if it comes down to it I think I'd do anything at this point

Do you guys use any apps? I use p tracker and love it

I use fertility Friend.. Been using it for years.. I try others but always seem to go back to it.

AFM: Just trying to get through the holidays.. I think the has left the building. So will start my temps again tonight and will start OPK's next friday FF says fertile days are some where between 6-11th so will start OPK's around the 4 and do them for 10days or until bouncy face and and full blown smile.. Already let the donors wife know possible dates and everyone is on board and ready soooo as always now I wait some more

I donated directly to the couple through an agency and only they can use the eggs it was 19 one time and 24 the other.
You let his wife know? So it is open? Do you know the donor? Mine was completely anonymous

Yes ma'am we are actually friends with our donor and his wife.. Actually his wife is a child hood friend of mine we have known each other geezz 15 years or so.. When we were talking about having a baby I thought of them and went straight to her first and she talked to her husband about it.. They were more than willing.. We had a contract written up (friends or not you can never be to careful) That protected them from us going after him for any child support or anything and protected us from him trying to come after the baby. We agreed that they would be Aunt and Uncle and that's it. They have 2 DD's so they said if we have a boy it will be well spoiled by them as well I just hope this cycle we get to AI more than once.. We are still figuring out the easiest way for everyone. But my DW and I are very happy that they want to be in the babies life and best part is twins run on mine and his side of the family so I been secretly praying for that But ill be happy with one.

Those who use FF, did you purchase the VIP membership? Is it worth it? When I had the VIP 'trial' I wasn't charting much because I just wanted to see how 'regular' or not I am. It's for 24.99$ For a year right now so was thinking of purchasing it if it's worth it....thanks!!

I use the VIP only when it get close for O and when AF is due I just make new emails and refer myself over an over to keep getting it free I thought about just paying the 10$ for the month.

 

[AshNAmber]

Angel yay for similes you will be in the TWW before you know it!!!

 

[Angel5000]

Angel yay for similes you will be in the TWW before you know it!!!

Thanks! I'm so excited! If I O in the next couple days my test day will be my moms birthday. Which would just absolutely make her day if I got a BFP that day.

Ser, Angel - looks like I'm with you gals too! When are you testing?

I think I'll test around the 11th. I suspect I'll O around the 28th, and my LP is actually only 10 days but I've had a couple CPs that were BFP at 11-12DPO but AF started at 13DPO so I am trying to wait until at least 14DPO before testing anymore. Can't guarantee I'll actually wait that long, but I'm going to try! After the last CP I was devastated and I don't think I can put myself through that again. Then again, it would be nice to have the data to give my doctor.

Those who use FF, did you purchase the VIP membership? Is it worth it? When I had the VIP 'trial' I wasn't charting much because I just wanted to see how 'regular' or not I am. It's for 24.99$ For a year right now so was thinking of purchasing it if it's worth it....thanks!!

I did purchase the VIP membership when it went on sale awhile back and I love it. I had 30 days free and loved it, which is why I went ahead and purchased the $24.99 year one. It was worth it for me. I like the extra features and I use the "charts like mine" feature all the time which is what makes it so worth it for me.

 

[x__amour]

In the 2WW now!

 

[ser523]

I think I'll test around the 11th. I suspect I'll O around the 28th, and my LP is actually only 10 days but I've had a couple CPs that were BFP at 11-12DPO but AF started at 13DPO so I am trying to wait until at least 14DPO before testing anymore. Can't guarantee I'll actually wait that long, but I'm going to try! After the last CP I was devastated and I don't think I can put myself through that again. Then again, it would be nice to have the data to give my doctor.

Ah, I have a 10 day LP too! *lol* sorry, that made me excited for some reason. And I have had two cp's/early mc's also. Initially, I was surprised at how sad I was after them. But it's still a loss and it's ok to grieve. But I'm hoping for sticky beans for all of us!

 

[mom and ttc]

Yes ma'am we are actually friends with our donor and his wife.. Actually his wife is a child hood friend of mine we have known each other geezz 15 years or so.. When we were talking about having a baby I thought of them and went straight to her first and she talked to her husband about it.. They were more than willing.. We had a contract written up (friends or not you can never be to careful) That protected them from us going after him for any child support or anything and protected us from him trying to come after the baby. We agreed that they would be Aunt and Uncle and that's it. They have 2 DD's so they said if we have a boy it will be well spoiled by them as well I just hope this cycle we get to AI more than once.. We are still figuring out the easiest way for everyone. But my DW and I are very happy that they want to be in the babies life and best part is twins run on mine and his side of the family so I been secretly praying for that But ill be happy with one.

okay, don"t have to answer but i am noisy now haha i am sorry. so since you know them are you going through egg retrieval and then ivf, or an iui ... or how are you getting his sperm. or dtd with him (you never know)

 

[darkriver]

Those who use FF, did you purchase the VIP membership? Is it worth it? When I had the VIP 'trial' I wasn't charting much because I just wanted to see how 'regular' or not I am. It's for 24.99$ For a year right now so was thinking of purchasing it if it's worth it....thanks!!

I think its worth it.

 

[darkriver]

okay, don"t have to answer but i am noisy now haha i am sorry. so since you know them are you going through egg retrieval and then ivf, or an iui ... or how are you getting his sperm. or dtd with him (you never know)[/QUOTE]
I am using a donor, what will happen is I get a positive, he comes over and does his buisness into a cup and then I do the rest. I have had a lot dodgy donors in my life but this guy is respectful. Everyone does it differently.

 

[Kiki1993]

is it possible to ovulate and miss it on the sticks?
They were the amazon cheap ones?
I showed the signs of ovulation (Still am showing every sign - cramps, the fluid, my cervix, temp etc all indicate ovulation) but the sticks still have a line that is not as dark as the control?

 

[krissie328]

is it possible to ovulate and miss it on the sticks?
They were the amazon cheap ones?
I showed the signs of ovulation (Still am showing every sign - cramps, the fluid, my cervix, temp etc all indicate ovulation) but the sticks still have a line that is not as dark as the control?

Yes, some women have a short surge. Did they get darker? If they got darker and then lightened m guess is you surged and just missed it.

 

[Kiki1993]

Yeah it started a very light line, got darker over three days, then got dark yesterday like it was about to be a positive but not quite there yet and then today at tweleve it was very light again, just tests the now and no line at all so far so must have missed it

 

[Trr]

Yeah it started a very light line, got darker over three days, then got dark yesterday like it was about to be a positive but not quite there yet and then today at tweleve it was very light again, just tests the now and no line at all so far so must have missed it

Sounds like you missed it yesterday. If I have a stick that is almost positive, I'll usually do another 4 hour hold right after and I will get the positive then.

 

[Kiki1993]

We have been having sex just in case anyway so hopefully we caught the egg

 

[Trr]

We have been having sex just in case anyway so hopefully we caught the egg

Well you have covered your bases so I wouldn't even worry. GL!

 

[ser523]

Ugh, DH has been spending all of his time with his brother since Wednesday. Which I mean, I know it's the holidays and they don't see each other tons (though I think his brother doesn't necessarily put a priority on spending time with DH), but I would appreciate some attention since DH has time off from work and I barely see him when he works because he works second shift. (And I've been having a rough time emotionally with my own family because of legal drama.) But we're supposed to be BDing every day to try to catch this egg. It's going to be really hard to make babies if we don't BD 😢😢😢

 

[mom and ttc]

Ugh, DH has been spending all of his time with his brother since Wednesday. Which I mean, I know it's the holidays and they don't see each other tons (though I think his brother doesn't necessarily put a priority on spending time with DH), but I would appreciate some attention since DH has time off from work and I barely see him when he works because he works second shift. (And I've been having a rough time emotionally with my own family because of legal drama.) But we're supposed to be BDing every day to try to catch this egg. It's going to be really hard to make babies if we don't BD 😢😢😢

did you have sex at all? you really dont need to do it every day to catch the egg. dont stress yourself out. even once every 3 days would give you a good chance.

i think i am ovulating early today, my husband is having pain from his surgery and he told me yesterday we wont be doing anything for a couple days. we did it yesterday and the day before... so i am not too worried. test isnt positive but darker. i will test again later. maybe i can get something in the morning haha

went to longs and walgreens yesterday to get digital advanced. but longs didnt have them and walgreens wanted $46.99?? is that normal?

 

[MrsRose168]

Ugh, DH has been spending all of his time with his brother since Wednesday. Which I mean, I know it's the holidays and they don't see each other tons (though I think his brother doesn't necessarily put a priority on spending time with DH), but I would appreciate some attention since DH has time off from work and I barely see him when he works because he works second shift. (And I've been having a rough time emotionally with my own family because of legal drama.) But we're supposed to be BDing every day to try to catch this egg. It's going to be really hard to make babies if we don't BD 😢😢😢

did you have sex at all? you really dont need to do it every day to catch the egg. dont stress yourself out. even once every 3 days would give you a good chance.

i think i am ovulating early today, my husband is having pain from his surgery and he told me yesterday we wont be doing anything for a couple days. we did it yesterday and the day before... so i am not too worried. test isnt positive but darker. i will test again later. maybe i can get something in the morning haha

went to longs and walgreens yesterday to get digital advanced. but longs didnt have them and walgreens wanted $46.99?? is that normal?

That price sounds about right. I think I paid $40 for 20 at Walmart.

 

[Unicornwoman]

Hi ladies! I'd like to join. My test day this cycle will probably be January 11th.

This cycle is really weird for me. I got a "peak" advanced opk on Christmas Eve at CD 10 (which is pretty darn early--usually 14 DPO), but I haven't seen a temp rise yet!?

This is only my second cycle temping so I'm not sure what is going on. I've been charting at all different times of the day because I've been on vacation since the 18th and I've slept in (and for some reason my FitBit alarm hasn't been waking me up). So I'm not sure if my temps are even valid this cycle or if I truly haven't ovulated this cycle! I tried dropping the temps that were way off from my usual time, but that hasn't helped much. Wondering if my progesterone supplements have thrown my body out of whack. Worried.

 

[mom and ttc]

That price sounds about right. I think I paid $40 for 20 at Walmart.

That was for a 10 pack with 1 pregnancy test though. The 20 pack was on sale for 57 I believe

 

[lesondemavie]

6 DPO here. Will know one way or the other by the end of the week. FX to all my fellow early January testers. If this time is a BFN, I'll be joining the testers at the end of January. One perk of 22 day cycles...time flies by pretty fast. Also though if this is a BFN, DH and I will make appointments to rule out any problems. Bit frightened by all of that.