June...here we come!!!

[savvysaver]

And, I am the SAME way, I use the digi smileys because I just can't do the lines. But great idea, I will get a few cheapies for the first few days and switch to digis when I see some progress.

The wondfo cheapies save a ton of money and I don't feel bad testing 2-3 times a day. They are very accurate too.

 

[sarahok]

Sarah, your chart is looking great like floridasian said! There is still time for a bfp this month, you might just be implanting a bit late. Hang in there!

Thanks, Savvy!! Hoping you're right, but feeling better the last few days. Either way, I think my BFP is on the way very soon! It is nice to see such a positive cycle even if it doesn't end up being "the one"!

 

[MissStacy]

I hate thinking about my symptoms but I also try to record them so I know better. It seems every month I notice something new.

Today I was 8 DPO and since last night I've had AF cramps and actually used a heating pad last night because they were so bad. I was also full or rage all day! It was so weird but I had absolutely no patience. I snapped at DH a few times but he was still nice enough to take me to a movie and out to dinner.

We went out for chicken wings, one of my faves. Sometimes I just like to get down and dirty in to some wings LOL. I had 3 wings and gave up because I got instant heartburn, it was so weird. Normally I can polish off 10 with no issue. Oh well, probably just some new PMS symptom.

Hope everyone is well and can't wait to see more BFPs!!

 

[misaacs117]

Fertility friend took away my ovulation day. Guessing because of my times I have had to temp have been either 6 something or 9 something. How do I get it back?

 

[floridasian]

Fertility friend took away my ovulation day. Guessing because of my times I have had to temp have been either 6 something or 9 something. How do I get it back?

I think you need three high temps for them to confirm your O so if your temp is still high tomorrow you can get cross hairs on CD14. Hang in there!

 

[floridasian]

Sounds like a fun night Stacy! We also had wings last night.

It was DH's birthday yesterday - he just turned 35. So for the next 3 weeks we are both 35 (my favorite 3 weeks out of the year! LOL!) and then I turn 36. I made him a pretty birthday cupcake in this pink flower cupcake paper cup I bought a while ago and decorated with some icing. We have a number "5" candle but no 3 so I put the "5" in the middle, and then put three single stick candles around the 5 to make it 35 (the cupcake is too small to fit two big "3" and "5" on it anyway). Then we went out to Buffalo Wild Wings (DH's favorite restaurant) for dinner and played some trivia.

My temps are not as high this cycle. Not sure what's going on, but I'm on P so I'm not sure how reliable my temps are anyway.

 

[beaglemom]

I was looking up Buffalo Wild Wings last night but we ended up at Olive Garden. When my husband turned 35, I made him 35 mini cupcakes & a small cake...so I put the cupcakes all around the smaller cake. Each one had a candle, then I had the number 35 in the middle of the bigger cake. It was a fire hazzard...lol!

So every day when I have a crazy day at work, I keep thinking about the day I can take maternity leave. I am an assistant at a bank...so I pretty much have to take care of people all day...solve problems...basically be a mom. So I often think how nice it would be to leave them all here for 6-12 weeks without me. How crazy is it that I am thinking of maternity leave as a vacation!

I also received an email from the used children's clothing place about a big clearance sale tomorrow. I really need to just stay home. But I have the urge to go look around. You can find awesome deals. But I am at the point now where I really can't buy anymore baby stuff until I am pregnant & know what I am having. There is only so much neutral stuff you can buy.

I hope everyone is having a good Friday!

 

[sarahok]

Hi ladies! Happy Friday!

So AF showed this afternoon. But I am really fine. Although I was having symptoms toward the beginning of this cycle (post-O), the last few days I had pretty much accepted that it wasn't happening this month.

I did want to share a neat experience with you guys. This morning I woke up early because it was raining with distant thunder rumbles. I love that kind of weather, and always feel very peaceful sitting on my back porch (which looks out on some beautiful green trees and wild land). So I got a magazine and some coffee and just sat out there. I started thinking about how peaceful it was and how once I do have kids I won't be able to just choose how I spend my free time like I can now. As if on cue a beautiful young Doe wandered into the yard and just stood there and looked at me for a minute then ran back into the woods. I just kind of felt a sense of peace and acceptance come over me. Something spoke to my soul saying, "It WILL happen, but for now, enjoy each day. The timing will not be yours, but it will be right."

After a month of really wrestling with my emotions, I feel so grateful for this message of peace. I know each of us are dealing with different struggles and are at different points in our journey, but I just wanted to share that with you ladies.

 

[savvysaver]

Beautiful story Sarah. So sorry AF showed up, but you are right...it WILL happen and the timing will be perfect.

 

[SarahLou372]

Hi ladies

Is this a topic for ladies who are ttc there first baby this month??? I am currently trying with Pcos. My cycles are irregular but since I started metformin two weeks ago I have had my first natural period! And I'm on cycle day 7 and af as just finished, so we will be trying, I don't even know when I would need to test

 

[floridasian]

What a beauty story Sarah! Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you are at peace with the BFN this month and I absolutely admire your positive outlook! Yes it will happen!!!

Yes SarahLou, we are trying for our first baby this month, and next month if we don't get a BFP this month, and the next too if needed!

 

[beaglemom]

SarahLou, welcome...yes we are all TTC #1 (I think). We are all in different parts of our journey. So please do not feel like an outcast if you are not experiencing the same as everyone else. Since you are new to TTC, you will find lots of info, answers, & suggestions in this thread. Feel free to express anything you are going through & do not feel hesitant in asking us ANYTHING! A lot of us have been together about 6 months or longer...so you may find we know a lot about each other. We hope to learn about you too...but just like all the others here, I hope to not see you in the TTC forums very long

Other Sarah - That sounds like an awesome experience. This "month off" for me has really been great. It has had some stressful times, but overall I feel great that I can take some time to regroup, save money on gas, & save money on dr appts. Because after this, the credit card comes back out!

By the way - I have not shared this before - but I am also a Sarah. The only reason I never shared is because SarahOK showed up & I did not want to cause any confusions So feel free to keep referring to me as beagle or beagle mom.

 

[SarahLou372]

Thanks form the warm welcome ladies

I don't know how I'm going to go about this whole TTC bit I'm going to try my best. I think we wi just go with the flow, and try to bed every other day at least sorry... Tmi

I'm going to use OPK'S as of tomorrow only brought a cheap brand but might buy clear blue ones to use when I get a positive cheap one to confirm it. I never know when to take them though of how many times a day, I will start temping too

I'm nervous and scared I want a baby with all my heart but I'm always scared if I'm making the right choice. nervous

 

[moni77]

Sarahok - sorry about AF.

Wow 3 sarahs!!! Welcome.

Erin -loving your chart...

AFM - the class was very informative. We tried to d a financial consult to see if the meds at least would be covered. Turns out they can not answer that question until 2 weeks prior to the start of the IVF cycle. Ugh!!

Anyways everyone have a great weekend. Good things are coming!

 

[beaglemom]

SarahLou, I am not familiar with the med you are taking. But I have heard lots of success with PCOS & clomid or femara. I have also seen where having PCOS can give you false positives on opks, so beware of that. The every other day is a good plan for now.

Also, & I suggest this to everyone...you should look in to getting a semen analysis for your husband/significant other. This is just my opinion. It is an easy test...not super expensive, & can give you peace of mind if good results come back. You obviously know you have an easy...it is always good to rule out the guy. But some docs won't do it for you if you have only been trying a short time. It just depends on your age & how many issues you have against you. Again, it is just a suggestion. You are just starting out, so you may want to just give it a few months before going that route. I see your tickler you have only been TTC for 2 months...did you spend any of the time before that not-trying-not-preventing?

 

[beaglemom]

Sarahok - sorry about AF.

Wow 3 sarahs!!! Welcome.

Erin -loving your chart...

AFM - the class was very informative. We tried to d a financial consult to see if the meds at least would be covered. Turns out they can not answer that question until 2 weeks prior to the start of the IVF cycle. Ugh!!

Anyways everyone have a great weekend. Good things are coming!

Gotta love insurance & doctors! I know you would have felt better knowing some of the cost was covered. I am confused as to why they can't tell you now. I am glad the class went well for you. I hope I don't need one, but good to know the people who have gone have found it useful since I have a feeling I am headed that way.

 

[FutureBabyG]

Wow. . . nice temp jump Erin. I hope this is it for you. Keep going.

AFM I had my blood work for clearing me done today. The nurse calls me and acts surprise to tell me blood work was negative. Apparently they lady that slightly yelled at me, slightly didn't hear/understand what I was calling about but I don't know how bc she seemed to know so somehow there is confusion at the office, so the nurse I spoke with today I told her again I have an appointment July 21and i just want to make that appointment worth while so if there is any blood work tests or procedures that i can do i want to do them now. i want to be able to have a plan and start the plan asap after the appointment. the lady said she would call me back.

 

[allisonmh]

Hey ladies, just checking in and sending baby dust to everyone!
Welcome to the new ladies!

SarahLou, I have PCOS as well. I never took metformin, but I tried several rounds of clomid with no luck. If your cycles are wacky, I highly recommend Fertilaid for women. You can buy it online and it really regulated my cycles and got me my BFP! It's not too expensive either and you can definitely take it with the metformin.

AFM, I apparently tested positive for some antibody at my dr appt on Monday, so this morning I had to go to the hospital for further testing. They say it happens quite often and it's generally nothing to worry about, but I'm pretty nervous. So please keep me and my lil guy in your thoughts and hope everything will be fine! : /

 

[SarahLou372]

Hi Allison

I had metformin before with my pervious partner a couple of years ago now and back then I were having period every29-35 days or so I think. So maybe this was working and I'm hoping I was ovulating. This is my first af since starting the metformin again two weeks ago

 

[Suzy18]

Welcome SarahLou and GL! I think you're in the right place. All the women here are fantastic. We share, vent and support each other. And we all learn from each other's experiences. And hopefully some of the BFP's that have appeared here will also rub off on the rest of us