June, month of new beginnings! Thread for laughter, support and POAS! 19 BFP!

[jmandrews]

lol a lot of ladies waiting on an update today. Sorry girls but there was no surprise BFP. It was the BFN I saw coming. I'm still technically in for June as AF is due to come around towards the end of June again. Won't be actively TTC but I'll be around!

Not giving up hope yet. Only 10dpo

 

[KrissyB]

ILT - holy cow you're right.... I am shocked it's not June yet lol. I've already spent so much time thinking about and hoping for so much to happen June, that I can't believe it hasn't even started yet. lol Now I REALLY feel impatient

Smiley - I'm CD5, just a day behind you! And I just ordered my first box of OPKs to start using this month

Hunni - OMG lol - how can you not test? Even if it's a bfn, I'd need to know ASAP! And it sounds like you might have a chance of a still!

Confuzion - I'm still keeping my FXed for you

 

[smiley4442]

thats usually how it works with me, they get darker until i get my positive

Thanks Hunni! My last one is pretty dark for just cd6. Is it ok if you O early?
well I think it is anyway lol.

 

[hunni12]

Krissy i think me being at work it what kept me from testing lol. I just thought implantation was supposed to be brown and or pink only and come before af is due

 

[macydarling]

ILT-11dpo! I'm hoping to hold out as long as possible, but I know I'll never make it that long. I'm trying to convince myself I can make it to 10, and already feel like I'm caving, even though I'm not really feeling positive this month, just want to occupy my time Oh well. Been really achey in my uterus and ovary areas all morning, but feel like it's got to be something else because 4dpo is just way to early. Just weird feeling in the lower abs, dull ache that is incredibly annoying and noticeable, but not exactly painful, but doesn't feel great either.

Hunni-TEST!! Either it's a super wonky AF or implantation, I know if it were me, I'd be testing just to not have to question it.

macy-I completely understand your angst!!! Right there with you. I O'ed 4 days later than normal and I think that's making it worse for me, because I keep thinking that I "should be" 8dpo, not 4dpo today, incredibly frustrating! I too have heard that over exercising can be a culprit. My good friends brother and his wife were trying for over a year to get pregnant with no success, all her tests were good and indicated she didn't have any concerning issues, they told her to back off the exercise for a few months, she fell pregnant the 2nd month!! The change in ewcm could be due to lifestyle/diet changes, have you changed anything recently?

Hmm...well I have only been running/exercising for about a year. I just completely fell in love with running. I suppose the only thing I have recently changed is that I used to only run 3-4 days per week and then cross train 2 days. Now I just prefer to run so I run 5 days a week and cross train one. I may have upped my milege/pace a bit naturally as I go but I dont really push it. I just love a good sweat and I feel like you dont have to run very long to get that awesome workout feeling!!! I also QUIT SMOKING about 3.5 mos ago but you would think that would help lol not sure if that would affect ewcm anyway?

 

[macydarling]

Macy, I did hear that too much exercise could contribute difficulty in conceiving. My OB told me to tone down my jogging/running. Recently, my acupuncturist told me to just exercise 3 times/week and just walking until I sweat a little. A little hard to do when you are used to jog/run on daily basis. But hey...anything for a BFP! I do crave sweating like crazy though .

2 more days, then we'll be in June! FX ladies!!

Hunni, not sure when I am going to test yet. Still in a funky mood . I may wait until 11 DPO but...I am a POAS addict so we'll see . You know I had a weird period last cycle where I spotted a few days (4 days) before AF. Hopefully yours turn into something awesome! .

Confuzion, I didn't want to believe the chiropractor thing but she was in so much pain. In 1 week, she probably only had 1 or 2 good days. I am glad that she had that taken care of. Something about one hip is shorter than the other...I think .

Ahh I agree! I need my runs to maintain my sanity! I really dont run much at all, maybe 30 miles per week. Sometimes less. I just run whatever pace I feel like however far I feel like...hmm. I really should just not be so impatient but I cant help it. Lol.

 

[KrissyB]

Hunni - For my DD, I had about 9 days of spotting with a day or two of light (almost medium) red flow right when AF was due. Even my OB thought it was nothing - but the blood test came back positive. So you never know, fingers still crossed for you!

Smiley - do you normally have short cycles? If you O early, I think that means it should be a short cycle because you're LP should be roughly the same every month (I just learned that through the FF lessons lol).

 

[smiley4442]

Krissy i think me being at work it what kept me from testing lol. I just thought implantation was supposed to be brown and or pink only and come before af is due

Hunni, I had IB last month and it was red too (but only when I wiped), It was also brown at times. Lasted 3 days with cramping and 10 days later I had a positive test so I was sure it was IB.

 

[smiley4442]

Smiley - do you normally have short cycles? If you O early, I think that means it should be a short cycle because you're LP should be roughly the same every month (I just learned that through the FF lessons lol).

When are you going to start testing? I'm not sure about my cycles. I didn't have a normal period til Feb 2012, and I thought we couldn't have babies. Had a normal period (once a month) and got pregnant Feb 2013. Took the Depo shot in December, didn't get the the second in February had a "period" in April but it was super light and lasted 2.5 weeks then had a CP, so I've never really kept track of my cycles to determine that. As long as I had it once a month before it was regular for me. Thats why I'm charting days and testing early with OPK's to try and get a good idea. My AF was around 4.5 days this month. It used to be around 5 days rarely 6,

 

[twinkie2]

30 miles a week seems like a lot to me!!!! I don't run anywhere near that much, like maybe 10!! You go girl! Wish I had that kind of stamina! Are you getting enough water? With all that running, you could be slightly dehydrated and that definitely plays a factor in ewcm.

 

[hunni12]

@Krissy: Why give me so much lol

@Smiley: See mines is on the pad(also haven't cramped not once) but its not much and even when i wipe its just pinkish red and it's okay to O early as long you O'ing

Why must our bodies be so difficult lol.


Can any of you ladies explain to me how pineapple core works for TTC?

 

[hunni12]

You ladies just dont know how much it means to me to be able to come to y'all and talk about these issues and what not

 

[KrissyB]

Smiley - I'll probably start testing Saturday or Sunday (CD 6 or 7) - partially because I think that's the earliest I might see a positive, and partially because that's when the kits should get here lol.
Also - you might want to join FertilityFriend if you're not already. It's free and a good way to keep track of your cycles, tests, etc. Plus, they send out daily "lesson" emails - and I mean, I thought I had a good idea how the whole menstrual cycle worked, but I've really learned a lot and I'm only half way through the lessons. LOL I feel like a commercial, but I'm just really impressed by how helpful it is for someone just starting to pay attention to the details

 

[macydarling]

30 miles a week seems like a lot to me!!!! I don't run anywhere near that much, like maybe 10!! You go girl! Wish I had that kind of stamina! Are you getting enough water? With all that running, you could be slightly dehydrated and that definitely plays a factor in ewcm.

Thank you!!!
I didnt even think about dehydration. I really only drink water. Im not sure how much, I tend to just sip it throughout the day and refill my cup when it gets low but I have no idea the amount I drink. I am often stuck on the treadmill on work days and sweat a ton on that thing (maybe cause there's no wind blowing by like outside???) so maybe I should purposefully chug water after that??? Ahhh you are so smart.

 

[macydarling]

@Krissy: Why give me so much lol

@Smiley: See mines is on the pad(also haven't cramped not once) but its not much and even when i wipe its just pinkish red and it's okay to O early as long you O'ing

Why must our bodies be so difficult lol.


Can any of you ladies explain to me how pineapple core works for TTC?

I just recently heard about the pineapple core thing! Supposedly it aids implantation? I think?
Btw...that picture doesnt look like any period Ive ever seen! Im thinking implantation bleeding...

 

[hunni12]

@Macy: it does aid implantation here is a link https://community.babycenter.com/post/a14139005/pineapple_core_for_implantation.

i think if this cycle turns out to be whack i am going to try it and robitussin

 

[hunni12]

Here is info on pinapple core:

Using Pineapple to Assist Implantation: Pineapple contains bromelain. Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme that breaks up proteins that inhibit embryo implantation. Consuming a whole pineapple (focusing on the core as it has the highest concentration of Bromelain) during a fertility cycle can be beneficial.

For IVF [in vitro fertilization] cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day of your embryo transfer.

IUI [intra-uterine insemination] cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day of your IUI.

Timed intercourse cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day after ovulation.

Note: Be careful not to start consuming pineapple too early in the cycle. Beginning to consume pineapple BEFORE the recommended days above can actually affect your vaginal and cervical mucus PH, making it more acidic.

 

[smiley4442]

Smiley - I'll probably start testing Saturday or Sunday (CD 6 or 7) - partially because I think that's the earliest I might see a positive, and partially because that's when the kits should get here lol.
Also - you might want to join FertilityFriend if you're not already. It's free and a good way to keep track of your cycles, tests, etc. Plus, they send out daily "lesson" emails - and I mean, I thought I had a good idea how the whole menstrual cycle worked, but I've really learned a lot and I'm only half way through the lessons. LOL I feel like a commercial, but I'm just really impressed by how helpful it is for someone just starting to pay attention to the details

I looked into that right now I'm using pink pad on my phone. My cd 6 today was fairly strong (at least compared to my cd4) I'd post a pic of the 3 OPK's but I don't really know how. Thats why I asked about an early O.

 

[Eidson23]

30 miles a week seems like a lot to me!!!! I don't run anywhere near that much, like maybe 10!! You go girl! Wish I had that kind of stamina! Are you getting enough water? With all that running, you could be slightly dehydrated and that definitely plays a factor in ewcm.

Thank you!!!
I didnt even think about dehydration. I really only drink water. Im not sure how much, I tend to just sip it throughout the day and refill my cup when it gets low but I have no idea the amount I drink. I am often stuck on the treadmill on work days and sweat a ton on that thing (maybe cause there's no wind blowing by like outside???) so maybe I should purposefully chug water after that??? Ahhh you are so smart.

I run a lot, and live in Texas haha. It's very easy to get dehydrated here! A good way to tell if you're drinking enough water is easy. If your urine is clear or near clear, you are properly hydrated. The more yellow it is, the more dehydrated you are. I wouldn't chug too much water, sipping throughout the day is just fine. Basically, if you're feeling thirsty and the need to chug, then you are already on the way to dehydration. If you sip throughout the day, you alleviate feeling thirsty and keep yourself hydrated hope that all makes sense haha. I work out a lot, outside, in Texas. Not to mention we had to learn all about hydrating in basic training for the military

 

[KrissyB]

What does Robitussin do?