long cycles support thread :) the yelping vaginas club! (closed group)

[bnporter81]

I can't stop obsessing I've been feeling really light cramping this evening. Even thought a few times maybe AF had started, but I guess it's just CM. I hate worrying like this...guess I just have to tell myself that it's all normal.

 

[Diddums]

Bethany it's totally normal. It's little bean snuggling in for the next 9 months xxx

 

[mrsc81]

Yes I had quite strong cramps the night before my bfp, from what I've read elsewhere, you kind of forget what it's like even though you've already had children, so yes cramps are normal

 

[bnporter81]

Yes, after having 3 you would think I remember and know what to expect. Nope!I don't really remember anything except the MS. I'm still nervous today...my tests don't seem a lot darker than they did yesterday, but I did get a pos. digi today

Here are the tests from this morning

 

[Diddums]

Yay for positive digi! Bethany it took three days for my tests to start getting darker so please don't panic the fact that the digi has gone from negative to positive is a very good thing. Means your levels are increasing

 

[bnporter81]

Thanks, Katya...that's what I figured, too. A positive digi is a good thing because they're not quite as sensitive. It's just so hard when you're ready for the tests to be darker NOW, lol

 

[Diddums]

Hehe I know. I thought the next day mine would be darker! But it took a good four days for the test line to become more obvious!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/e5pplpqvnyvl87i/Photo 14-06-2013 12 59 14.png

And then at 25dpo the test line was much darker than the control line. So I'm sure in a few days you test line will be much darker xxx

 

[seabean]

I suggest stop taking tests! It will just give you something to worry and stress about, instead of celebrating! At this point there isn't a ton you can do anyway besides enjoy your BFP and plan how you are telling your hubby on Father's Day. Just my 2 cents

 

[Diddums]

Dee in hindsight I agree with you. I stressed a bit too much on why my lines weren't getting any darker, once I stopped testing daily I relaxed and enjoyed the bfp


Can't wait to hear about how it goes telling hubby. Only another two days to go xxxx

 

[seabean]

I only had one test left that month, so I was kind of stuck just testing once unless I paid for more, and it was pretty obvious BFP. So maybe if I had a bunch and it started out light I probably would have been in the same situation

 

[bnporter81]

Thanks girls...I know I have to take a test on Sunday morning to show DH, but I'll try not to test again before then

 

[Rachel789]

I agree with dee. I only tested a couple days and I stopped temping the day I got my bfp. No need to cause yourself stress when there is no reason to stress!

 

[seabean]

BTW - here is a 33 week bump pic from my baby shower on Sunday. It was a blast and I finally feel like we have our nursery stocked and ready to go. We just need to find a good rocking chair/glider and pack the hospital bag! This weekend we have our day-long delivery/baby course. Ironic it's on Father's Day - it'll be a nice initiation into fatherhood for my hubby

 

[Diddums]

Fair enough! I had a load of IC because I bought 30 thinking I would get a few months to test. But didn't use any as no cycle to speak of for 10months. Then I gave up testing as I would get AF at 9dpo so didn't get a chance to test. When I finally got a really really gain bfp on an IC I went and bought a pack of frer and a pack of digis. And used those

 

[Diddums]

Aww lovely pic Dee

 

[Rachel789]

Aww dee your bump is adorable! Your baby will be here so soon! I can't remember if you said this already but did you decide on a name?

 

[Rachel789]

I still need to post more pics of Shaelyn. I will try to get some up in a little while.

 

[foquita]

I agree with dee too, I'm so glad I didn't actually know I had ovulated or anything because it meant that I didn't test early and the line was already darkish. also, doesn't hcg double every second day, so you would only expect them to be darker every few days? I would stop testing and just enjoy it, you don't have any reason to be cautious IMO

dee your bump is beautiful! I can't wait to have one

 

[Rachel789]

Here are some pictures of Shaelyn

https://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u508/Rachel7899/shaecar_zps8dad32b9.jpg

https://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u508/Rachel7899/shaedress_zpsade0fa21.jpg

https://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u508/Rachel7899/shaepropic_zps2816314a.jpg

 

[Diddums]

Aww she is so gorgeous!!!! Did you take Shaelyn to a photo studio for the last photo?