March/April BFP's who's going for it!! NEW LADIES COME JOIN IN!!

[Hippielove]

I was trying to attach my chart - to show you but I haven't got a scoobies how to do it



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[MamaTex]

Hey ladies. Sorry I have been Mia.

Never, Sky is doing ok overall. I went in this week to get her weighed and she has lost a few ounces from her check up last Friday so I have started to supplement and also attempt to make the breast feeding sessions longer to hopefully allow for the hind milk to come down. Breast feeding has been a real challenge. I have WIC and thought I could get some help from the lactation consultants they have at my local office this week but yesterday one called in and today the other one on duty did not show up for work, so I have decided to look into other resources (Ex: La Leche league). Other than breast feeding and weight issues, things have been going well. I am getting a little bit more sleep now that we are doing supplementing in the evenings, but not too much more. Heh. How I am able to wake up and go full steam ahead the next day is a mystery!

I have been reading and following everyone's journeys. Looks like we have a big round of testing coming up!! Good luck to everyone.

Pink: Oh my gosh. You are almost 28 weeks and in the third trimester. Seems like yesterday you got your BFP!! Also, you are much more productive than I was with the nursery. Ours is still not finished. We have the main things in there but I would like to put a few more things on the wall. We don't keep Sky in the nursery hardly ever so that is my excuse for not getting it finished.

 

[eyemom]

Kat, sorry I didn't meant to gloss over your post before. That is a hard milestone. My angel's edd was the day after my dd's birthday. So in a way it stinks, but in a way it's good I guess because I'm busy busy. It's only natural to be sad. Thinking of you and praying you get your BFP soon to help ease the pain a little.

Hippie, FX for you! My chart had a dip just before my BFP with my daughter. Hope yours is the good kind of dip.
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Hi Mamatex! No worries, you're a busy woman these days! That's too bad about the LCs. From what I've gathered, a lot of LLL ladies can be a huge help, but some of them will make you feel horrible about supplementing. But sometimes ya just gotta do it. Hope they're a great help to you and only build you up. There's a user on here called VGibs who is a LC in training. I imagine she'd be happy to help you too if you messaged her? No matter what, you are doing AWESOME! Hang in there. It's amazing how our bodies somehow adapt to function with almost no sleep, right?

BTW, my daughter's nursery wasn't done until she was like 4 mos old or so. They don't usually use them much at first anyway. I think mommas probably care more about the decor than the littles do. But it is fun to make it all fun and cute.

 

[Starry Night]

Kat - Milestones are so hard. I had my d&c two days before my other angel would have been due and I cried more about the first angel all that week than the one I was currently losing. Take some time for yourself and whatever makes you feel better -- whether that is to take time to remember your little one and be sad or to find something fun to distract yourself with. I find doing a little bit of both helps. I have my cry and then do something special with DH.

 

[LizChase]

3 days late! Got a very faint line 10dpo, and since then have had some negatives and some that have the same faint line.

Update: I'm now 6 days late. I had a blood test today at the doctor to see if I can get an explanation for these inconsistent results.

When I got home: My Amazon package with my wondfo's! I couldn't resist using some.. Here's a pic with three tests from today. (yes, I'm addicted) I think I see a little something on the middle one. First picture is normal and second picture is with tweaks. But as you can see, pretty much negative. (Even though I had a faint positive FRER yesterday). I'm now 20DPO!! So if it's positive I feel like it should be darker and obvious by now.. Hoping to get answers soon!

 

[Starry Night]

I kind of see something in the middle one but nothing conclusive. From my own experience I've learned that if AF is late and I'm getting bfns then I am probably just late....especially if I was sure when I ovulated. Hope you get some answers.

 

[Hippielove]

I don't know ladies, tmi. My CM is creamy but organeish red now.

 

[Pinkcasi]

Ha ha I knowmthatnshebwont be in the nursery for a while and I know that she won't care what it looks like it is more for me than her if I'm honest, I just want it to be perfect, and I want it done whilst I can so i don't have to worry about it when I'm super huge and can't move or when she's here and I've nowhere to put stuff.

Good luck to all of you testing soon fx'd for you all!

 

[eyemom]

Liz that's so confusing, I'm sorry. I hope you get some good answers. If you're sure you're 20 dpo, that's an awfully long LP.

Hippie, when it's me, that's not usually a good sign. But I'm still holding out hope for you! Fx fx fx!!

 

[mowat]

Not sure if this link will work. Interesting article.

https://www.mothering.com/community...-say-to-someone-experiencing-fertility-issues

 

[MamaTex]

3 days late! Got a very faint line 10dpo, and since then have had some negatives and some that have the same faint line.

Update: I'm now 6 days late. I had a blood test today at the doctor to see if I can get an explanation for these inconsistent results.

When I got home: My Amazon package with my wondfo's! I couldn't resist using some.. Here's a pic with three tests from today. (yes, I'm addicted) I think I see a little something on the middle one. First picture is normal and second picture is with tweaks. But as you can see, pretty much negative. (Even though I had a faint positive FRER yesterday). I'm now 20DPO!! So if it's positive I feel like it should be darker and obvious by now.. Hoping to get answers soon!

I think I see the faintest of lines on the second one but I would think that at 20 dpo you would have a much more conclusive test result. Definitely keep us updated!!

 

[Hippielove]

Thank ladies for the good lucks, but AF will be here in the morning. I'm ready for the next cycle.

 

[eyemom]

Well poop thanks for the update.

 

[ESwemba84]

Liz, as I have been TTC #1 for a long time now, I have also kept the pregnancy test manufacturers in business by buying an average of 8 tests per cycle. Because I'm crazy. Or desperate. Anyway, my point is that in my experience, as Starry said, if I'm late, and I'm getting iffy shadow lines, I'm probably not pregnant. I went through a bunch of cycles where, especially on the cheap tests, I'd get "maybe" lines, and I'd edit the hell out of them to try to get the line to pop. All of them were negative. That being said, I've read stories of other women who didn't get BFPs until crazy late. So, I think your test is negative, but that doesn't mean it won't turn positive! I could be wrong.....I hope I am! Good luck.

Kat, I'm sorry about this milestone. It's was hard for me. The hardest milestone was the anniversary of the day I found out I miscarried. But I got through it! When are you testing?

Everyone else, sorry for not responding. I'll try to later. It's after 1 AM here and I'm tired from work. But I did want to just pop in.

AFM, work sucks. I hate it. But I'm looking for another job, so I know this isn't a permanent situation. I've been having some weird symptoms this cycle, and I'm only on CD 9. I first noticed yesterday that my boobs were ever so slightly sore-ish. Thought it was just because I've been working so hard. But they were a little sore again today. Also, I've had what feels like the pelvic discomfort I usually get starting a week before AF for the past couple days. I've had a nonstop headache for a week now. AF seemed pretty normal, although I did spot longer at the end, like for a few days. Seriously, if I keep feeling this way, I'm taking a test in a few days. I'm kicking myself for even thinking it could be possible, but its just odd.

So that's my update.

 

[nevergivingup]

Hi ladies!!

Sweetz: O my your LO is crawling now?! How awesome is that!!! My LO is crawling backwards. He will crawl right off the bed if I don't keep my eye on him. And it def sounds like your hands are full!! He is so adorable!!

Pink: my LO didn't sleep in his crib in his Rm he was in the bassinet besides my bed. But I still wanted his room finished due to family & friends coming over. And def don't let your family or in laws aggravate you, this is your child and what you want to use or buy to do her room is your choice. I def got annoyed w/ people telling me this or that, it was so annoying I believe I stop going around people for a while. Aggravation!

Hippie love: sorry to hear your going through all of this, is the orangish redish cm a sign of AF maybe? I hope you get an answer soon.

Lizchase: I think I see a light faint line on the middle one, 20 DPO and no AF or a blazing BFP. Maybe those lab results will give you a more definite answer. FX that it's what you want to hear.

Kat S: Sorry that this milestone had to be in rememberance of your LO. We seem to never forget that particular one do we. Out of all my 3, I only seem to get sad about my first loss. That really did something to me emotionally and bc I had a DNC it done something to me physically. I know it's hard but try to relax and don't ponder too much for your day will come where happier milestones will be your celebrations

MamaTex: Don't worry to much, you're def not the only one who has had this problem, I'm sure the LLL will help you figure out what you can do. Don't beat yourself up. Breast feeding is a full time job and it takes alot out of ya. When I did it, my LO would feed then go right to sleep, my nurse told me I had to keep him awake so he can eat but rubbing his hands so he can feed and so I wouldn't get backed up. And when he just rather go to sleep I had to pump my milk out to keep my milk coming in and it was every 2 hours, most of the time he slept through his feedings so I had to get up and pump the milk out, it wasn't much the first couple of days but I had to do it and once my breast recognized how many times they thought he was eating, they began spilling out milk. Supplementing isn't a bad thing as long as she has gotten your colostrum then she's off to a great start even with formula. It'll get better MamaTex with time.

Garfie: Making tea for the boss is the best way to get cool points or rather a great night in bed in my house

AFM: My LO is sick with an awful cold so now I'm playing doctor bc I really don't like seeing him like this all congested and coughing. And it feels as if he had given it to me, time will tell. Anywhoo let me get some Zzzzz's before he wakes bk up.

 

[Pinkcasi]

Hi ladies!!

Pink: my LO didn't sleep in his crib in his Rm he was in the bassinet besides my bed. But I still wanted his room finished due to family & friends coming over. And def don't let your family or in laws aggravate you, this is your child and what you want to use or buy to do her room is your choice. I def got annoyed w/ people telling me this or that, it was so annoying I believe I stop going around people for a while, aggravation!

Thanks Never, exactly i want it to be nice so that A) people can see and B) so i don't have to worry about it when i have a little one.
My MIL isn't so bad it could be worse i just tend to say Hmm yeah maybe, i'll think about it, then i do whatever i want, i know ive never had kids before and she's had 3 and about a million grandkids so i may well need her advice at some point i don't want to completely write off everything she says.

Sorry to hear lil on is poorly and you have it too, make sure you get some rest otherwise your no good to anyone.

Liz im sorry i dont see a line but then im rubbish with these things, in my experience if it says negative then it probably is but i hope im wrong, i hope you get the answer your looking for.

OMG ive just realized, am i next to give birth on this thread? surely not, there must be someone else right?
I am super excited but it's scary to think about, you spend all your time trying to get pregnant and then you are and you take a sigh of relief that you finally made it, but that's only the start, then you have to have a baby, it's like sooo weird to think this isn't going to end, im going to have a baby a little miniature person that will be totally reliant on me, looking to me to keep her safe and healthy, shit! that's quite a responsibility i hope im up to it, i guess that's why im so desperate to sort the nursery and house and everything, i feel i need to control the things i still can before my whole life turns upside down.

Ok that's enough me harping on, i hope everyone is well, cant wait to hear all the BFP stories!!!

 

[Hippielove]

Well, AF is here only on light flow though. Oh well, I'm excited to see PCOS don't have me anymore. My cycles have been anywhere From 33cd to 42cd since I miscarried in April this year.

 

[Starry Night]

never - so sorry your baby is poorly. It's so hard when our LOs are ill. Do you have a cool mist humidifier? I find those help quite a bit. I hope he gets better soon and that you don't catch it.

mama - BFing is hard! Like Never, my LO would fall asleep during nursing. None of the tricks to wake him up that I had I learned from the lactation consultant at the hospital worked. I did everything short of shake him. Unfortunately, for me pumping did not work. I would pump for 45 minutes after each 'feeding' and only get 5mL so we had to make the decision to switch to FF. For us that was the right decision but if you're up to pursuing help then I'd encourage you in that. Just don't feel badly or like a failure for supplementing or finding BF'ing to be a struggle.

hippie - I'm sorry that AF caught you. But there is that silver lining that your cycles are regulating. I'm borderline PCOS and my cycles used to be all over the place but after my son was born they've gone regular. Still not short like the average person but I can at least know when to expect AF. Sometimes pregnancy helps our bodies get into a pattern.

Pink - I think you are the next one of the regulars here to give birth. And yeah, the realization that a baby is coming is kinda scary. I had my "oh crap" moment about a week before my son was born. ha ha But it's good that you realize what a big deal it is as it means you'll be an attentive, loving mommy who takes her responsibility seriously.

 

[Hippielove]

Starry Night- after my miscarriage in April AF have been showing up like it was 6 years ago.

 

[Starry Night]

Our bodies are strange things. My cycles used to be anywhere from 26 to 40 something. One year in my early 20s I had 3 periods in one year. Then when I was 23 they suddenly went regular for several years. Then when I got married I randomly skipped 3 months and didn't start again until I went on the pill (I wasn't pregnant). I didn't go regular again until after my son which was my second pregnancy. I went back to my 40 day cycles after my loss in the fall and I'm still waiting to see what my body does now. My first full cycle was 50 days but I'm pretty sure I didn't ovulate. Now it seems I may have ovulated 5 days early. So we'll see.

ES - maybe your body is gearing up to ovulate? I sometimes get pregnant-like symptoms during ovulation. That is happening to me this cycle and that happened to me the cycles between my loss in the fall and my latest bfp.