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[mzswizz]

Coy-Lovely pics and yes we have decided to do the Navy. We are doing the paperwork now so we can wait for them to schedule the physical etc. And we also have family and friends in the Navy too. The yall want to stay in until they retire and said that its hard at boot camp and takes a little time to adjust but after that its smooth sailing "no pun intended " So i think we will enjoy it.

Laura-Lovely bump and i remember a time where i would see my niece's foot etc when my sister was getting closer to her due date.

Ashley-I know what you mean about being busy. I myself have been pretty busy too! Welcome back though

Steph-Glad that you aren't in much pain and its getting better for you. I see you are VERY close to the end and then you will have your LO in your arms. So exciting!

Shadra-for the opks it depends on when you drink the fluids and test. Now if you drink alot of fluids within the same hour you are testing then yes. I say cut back on the fluids atleast 2-3 hours before testing.

AFM, im cd11, temp is 97.53 and the opk is negative. DH and I dtd for the first time this cycle this morning. It was actually DH who initiated before work so it took me by surprised because i thought he was tired but I guess not DH and I, well let me rephrase that to I, am trying to complete our applications for the background check. I am almost done with completing mines. Now I just have to be done with mines and then finish the other half of DH's and we are good to go. I'm going to complete mines and then save it and then complete DH's and then send both off at the same time It's been a pretty tiring week and I have to go to work today. Then im off for 3 days yay DH and I have decided that we are going to sell this house whenever we go into boot camp etc because we don't want to continue making payments for the mortgage if we already know we are not coming back to this house. We have already been trying to save up to move because this area and this house are nothing but headaches and stress and we just want to get out of here. Hopefully, today flies by so i can come home and start my 60 day endurance program on the kinect. I must say the UFC trainer game is working well for DH because he is getting smaller and you can REALLY see the difference. So i'm happy about that.

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ashley-

As far as cheap opk's...I found a site on eBay that sells up to 30-40 at a time for like $6.00 and free shipping. If you get on eBay and type in

40 ( 30 Ovulation + 10 Pregnancy Test Strips) From USA

it'll take you to the site. I used these--they are thin (about half the regular thickness) but worked just as well. Then, I could test 2-3 times a day guilt free and then when I started getting close I would use the CBE digis- that saved me a ton. But I was a serious poas...lol!

Glad to have you bak and YAY! for first ttc again! I haven't reached my due date for mc (this time) but I have to say the hardest part for me was the fear of it happening again. At this point I can say it is very much worth toughing through. I am 18 weeks now and still have my huge worries but it's worth it I had an mc back in 2003 too and got pg right away with my first dd- I worried all the way through it, so did dh, but we were so happy with our little girl!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Shradha- drinking juices and water, etc, will not interefere with opk's barring you give yourself at least a 2-3 hour "wait" time before testing your urine. Otherwise your urine is going to be diluted and you will most certainly always geta negative. Hope this helps! Just try to refrain fromo drinking anything for about 3 hours before you test

 

[Grey Eyes]

Hi ladies-
Question - I felt like I had a chill so went and checked my temperature and it was 99.1 F...I read a lot online about pregnant women having slightly elevated temps but it seems I cannot help but worry. It's the weekend so my regular doc is closed...

Laura and Steph since you ladies are prego too could you do me a favor and check your temps and see what they are? Just to compare and see if it's just me Plus I have been getting that ache in my lower back and wrapped around my sides and lower tummy...I am guessing this is normal stretching. That's what dh tells me and says I just don't remember lol. Baby brain

 

[shradha]

Yea....... I am back..... 3 days and so many post..... Now I have to update myself...... Yesterday used opk...... Saw a mild second line...may be today can get a positive..... Temp 96.2 f ....surprising....it could not go down right?.......missing all the fun......it was a good change for me and dh.....yesterday was a bit moody..... It's 44 degree C ....hot burning hot..

 

[shradha]

Hi Ashley ....welcome back.....regarding cheap ovulation kit...I had got homecheck...it's Rs 345 per box of 7 strips and 1 pregnancy strip....it's the cheapest that I can get hold of from online in India.......

 

[Steph32]

Ashley- I would always get all my stuff at www.early-pregnancy-tests.com ... cheap opk's and hpt's in bulk. And I believe you get free shipping on orders over 14.95. But my problem was that if I bought a lot at once, I would use them up faster.... just because they were there! And yes, my edd (Oct 16) was incredibly hard, even though I was pregnant again already. Even to this day, I see babies that are the age that he/she would be and I think about how I would have a 7 month old now. But I'm sure it's even harder when you aren't pregnant yet. You will never forget the day though, no matter how many more babies you have. Even the dates I found out about my mmc, and the date I had my surgery...

Coy- My temp always ranges between 97-99.5 no matter if I am pregnant or not. I don't really count anything as suspicious or that I might be sick unless it's above that. I wouldn't worry, 99.1 is still very normal. Remember 98.6 is just an average, most people don't have exactly that temp at a given time. Re: GD, you might want to consider having the GTT done? Even though you don't have any risk factors, with the hypoglycemic symptoms I would just want to check on that. Maybe you could even borrow your DH's meter and prick yourself to see?

Patrice- Wow you are going to be a busy woman. When would they have you start bootcamp? Do you think you're going to take a break from ttc?

Shradha- Keep on bd'ing! You are cd18 and even if you haven't gotten a clear positive yet it's good to bd for the days before! You're probably getting close

Laura- Only a few days left of work, huh? So excited for you, that you'll finally be able to relax! At least, not to have to stress about work troubles!

 

[shradha]

Coy- I too don't like FB...... My cousins too fight a lot in it...... I just try and avoid going there....

Laura- the marks are so faint... Everybody gets it during pregnancy .. ......earlier I too didn't know......I feel terrible but I must admit that I too have few stretch marks on my arms near the armpit.....I didn't even notice when they were light....when I did it was too late ....I keep putting coco butter but the mark is there........ You have a cute bump...... How are you now? Did you decide which hospital are you going to deliver ? It must be difficult to search..... Don't worry what happens for good.....maybe that place was not good enough for you......

 

[shradha]

Steph- yes we started BD from cd16 n cd17 ..couldn't BD yesterday...was traveling..... We shall surely BD today....I am getting close...
..I feel embarrassed saying but this time I have used the pillow ..... It's difficult to keep your legs up....I managed to keep it up for 40 mins max....oh god what all I am doing......How are you dear? It's good that you are feeling less pain....stretching does help....are you doing yoga?

 

[shradha]

Steph- you are close to your date....what is the doctor saying?

 

[Steph32]

I am so bad this time... with my first pregnancy I did yoga religiously throughout the 2nd and 3rd tri! I just haven't gotten around to it this time. I know that I could do it at home, I have a few DVD's, but I prefer a class so that I know I am doing things right. I just haven't made it to the class yet, and since I am so close it doesn't look like I will But yes, the stretching and the birth ball helps. I don't know if it's because the baby positions himself differently, but some days I feel fine and others I do have more pain. But all in all, the more I stretch the better I feel.

I have my next OB appt on Tues, when I will be exactly 36 weeks! I will now have my appts weekly! I will get the Strep B test, and also a quick growth scan. He may also check for any dilation, but if that's not until 37 weeks that's fine. I don't really need to know if I am dilated, I know it doesn't really make a difference in how fast/early he will come.

Don't be ashamed of using the pillow or doing any of those kinds of "tricks." When we are ttc I think we all try those things! And who knows, even though some people say this or that doesn't work, I'd rather try it just in case! I'm all about trying anything! I totally stuck my butt up way up in the air after dtd! Would not let any of those suckers leak out!

 

[shradha]

.....yea..dh was laughing looking at me...he said what's going on? I said new technique ..... and told him I am going to try everything possible....even discussed with him about the syringe thing...... Hopefully this time everything's goes well or else next time we will try with that......what all crazy things I am doing......but I want that beanie.....real badly......

During ovulation does the temp drop?

Missed you all so much! It's only a month.. But I feel we have know each other for long......

 

[shradha]

Patrice - wow that's great news...you and hubby are joining the navy.....cool! Both my grandparents were in the forces.....my pa's pa was in the navy and mom' s pa was in the army....so have growth up in the environment of armed forces...... The uniform...everything about them is so nice.....
How is your TTC going? My temps were rising today it has dropped......is it ok?
One more thing I wanted to ask you....how did you get the graph in your signature? I tried but only could put the link.......

 

[shradha]

Coy- nice pics...... Your babies are a darling....... Very cute!! Seeing the pics made me remember my childhood....when my pa used to teach me karate and boxing...... It has definitely made me strong.......and tuff ..... Dh says that my strength is not like an Indian girl......I am strong..... Your girls are going to be strong ladies when they grow up......and now I know your secret of fitness and strength....
In this 1 hour I have already drank 1 jug full of cold water..... Feel so thirsty and dehydrated......can't stay without drinking water more than 1 hour....I guess this time my opk's will not show up properly........

 

[Grey Eyes]

Hi ladies- will be a shoert(ish) post tonight. I am exhausted, I have been up since early w/the girls. Teagen got the MMR shot so has had a bit of a fever and I am always mental about keeping close eye on that She talks in her sleep silly girl so I am always running in to check her and Kat as theey sleep. They will be rested like babies tomorrow and I will be dragging no doubt, lol!

Shradha- nothing to ever be embarassed about on bnb! We talk about everything- and I mean everything on here! lol. The pillow is smart, I propped up too. Dh didn't say anything until later he had to show off his knowledge and say he knew what I was doing--then he started suggesting other stuff Great idea, it tilt you so that can't escape the great path lol! Also- do you drink anything caffeinated? I soooo love coffee, especially Kona coffee but gave it up while ttc and the first trimester as it impedes success (prevents the egg from reaching the uterus). I am glad your dh is on board with your ttc! It helps so much when you don't have to boss them around I had to explain to my dh- "you have literally millions of every single day just waiting ... we women get one- JUST ONE- egg a month, and we have a 12 hour window in which to use it. Take off your pants." Lol!

 

[lauraemily17]

Coy - my temps tend to be the late 36's early 37's which I think is the eqivilant to the 98 range. Don't think you should worry over 99. Poof Teagan getting a fever from her shot. Hope she feels better after a good nights sleep.

Ashley - I found my due date for blueberry hard & like Steph even though I was pregnant again. I actually stumbled across a thread I had joined which had migrated through all the tri-mesters & was touched to see they had kept all the angels. Was still very difficult seeing all the avatars of newborn babies & thinking I should have 1. I think it's a lovely idea to mark the day by releasing baloons, I'm sure it'll be hard but is a step in the healing process.

 

[lauraemily17]

Shradha - no such thing as tmi here!! Pillows are a great idea, anything that keeps the little swimmers in!! We actually found 2 positions which seemed to be best St keeping them in, 1 in particular was brilliant so stuck to those over the fertile period!! I'm convinced they helped get our 2nd & 3rd bfp.

 

[lauraemily17]

Steph - that's great that your managing your pain. I think baby's position has a lot to do with it. I feel more in control of mine now & the birthing ball is fantastic! I saw a phsio at the hospital who gave me some muscle strengthening exercises to help support my pelvis. They were all stuff I've been shown in yoga!! Can't beleive you're almost 36 weeks, so so close now!! Hope everything goes well at your appointment & bubs is measuring perfectly!!

Patrice - how are you doing? Any more development on your plans to join the navy?

Afm - took my sister out yesterday for her birthday which was good fun. Went to see a movie & Beanie beat me up the whole way through! His jabs are getting painful now as well, right round the side & finally up near the ribs, think he may have finally figured out what way round he should be!! We also bought a home blood pressure monitor as DH wanted to keep an eye on things. Turns out my blood pressure is high but not all the time. It goes from being around 140/85 which is fine to being 150/95, not so good. Going to keep an eye on it & if it gets to the point were it's always high I'll get straight on the phone to my midwife.

 

[lauraemily17]

Coy - forgot to day about the pains you're having. I had that around 21 weeks. Scared me as I thought it might have been contractions. It wasnt I put it down to growing pains & some trapped wind!!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Coy - forgot to day about the pains you're having. I had that around 21 weeks. Scared me as I thought it might have been contractions. It wasnt I put it down to growing pains & some trapped wind!!

Yes, dh said it was the muscles and ligaments stretching I should remember all of this but it seems with every new pregnancy the old worries become new aagain!

Btw, on the same note dh was awesome last night, lol-- he gave me a belly rub Sad, my romantic life has become, eh? No seriously- he massaged the sides and lower tummy and that always seems to relax stuff enough I can sleep better.

I know how you feel about the movie and being pregnant! Last movie we went to I was prego with Kat and she did the same thing