May BFP - roll up roll up!!

[Hanskiz]

I hate waiting more than anything!!!!

I hate waiting too - had you noticed??!!

Patience is definitely NOT my middle name!

 

[Hanskiz]

My tickers say 8 days left until testing... What do you reckon girls... Can I stop myself from POAS for 8 WHOLE DAYS??

No, me neither.

Wasted peesticks are us!!

Oh no, that just gave me the most bizarre mental image of a load of pregnancy tests going out drinking and getting hammered!

Are weird THOUGHTS a symptom?????

 

[hollyw79]

What is everyone's official testing date???

I'm aiming for 5/9~ Monday~ @ 10DPO

 

[mercedes2010]

@Hanskiz: Great post about OV/PMS symptoms...and yes, I believe weird thoughts might be a symptom!!

@Holly: I plan to test the day after my AF is due if it doesn't come. I know that's gonna take some self control...but my preggo tests are cheapos and I want to be sure! So, May 12th

 

[Hanskiz]

What is everyone's official testing date???

I'm aiming for 5/9~ Monday~ @ 10DPO

I'd like to think I'll hold out until Sunday (so 10dpo) but to be honest I'll probably be peeing on sticks before the week is over. I'm guessing as I'm having triplets the hCG will show up early!!!

 

[sthorp1179]

not sure if I'm going to have an official testing date, I have ordered 20 IC's so I at least have to wait for them to arrive and after that its anyones guess. I would *hope* that I would be able to wait until at least 10 DPO I have only ever used them after AF is late before which with my old irregular cycles was after CD 28 regardless so maybe I can hold out 8 more days....

 

[Hanskiz]

I know it's only 8.30 but I'm off to bed now... being pregnant with triplets is VERY tiring!!!

and to all of you...

Nighty night!! x

 

[WoodyA]

I know it's only 8.30 but I'm off to bed now... being pregnant with triplets is VERY tiring!!!

and to all of you...

Nighty night!! x

Ha!!!!
Night x

 

[MRS_HJO]

Can I just give you all some please?

This 2WW is really hard and we all want the BFP, symptom spot and count ourselves out but it is all totally normal.

I really wish that we all got our BFP's together as you are all so supportive. Come on ladies, we can do this together

XxX

Didn't mean to upset anyone with my feelings of being out today! It's just a natural feeling I think we all go through. Trust me, I mean it when I say I hope all of you get great news this month, and I'm praying for all of you! My feelings of losing hope for a day, or feeling like I'm out have no reflection on anyone else. I'm still optimistic for all of you! Just need somewhere that I can share my fears.

Anyway, been kinda emotional/weepy today... My DH says I'm acting "hormonal"... Eh, it's kinda normal for me though since the m/c!

Official testing date is May 11th, but may be testing prior to that just to see if I can see anything early, and cause I'll be so tired of waiting!

 

[rachelbubble]

Regarding symptoms I just found this.....

After you ovulate, the ovarian follicle from which your egg came becomes a cyst called a corpus luteum. Its job is to manufacture hormones that keep a fertilized egg alive and healthy, and to cause your uterus to build up a thick, easily-penetrable lining for a blastocyst to burrow into. My experience is this:

IF you are fertile, you almost always have a corpus luteum form after ovulation.

The corpus luteum puts out these hormones whether or not an egg has been fertilized (it doesn't know; it doesn't care; it just does its job)

These hormones are what causes PMS.

The PHYSICAL symptoms of PMS mimic the symptoms of early pregnancy almost EXACTLY -- because they are the same hormones, with the exception of the HCG that is ONLY put out if you are pregnant.

I'm 6 DPO and have had a lot of these symptoms for the past 3 days. It is a sign of fertility -- it's a GOOD sign! But it's not proof of pregnancy -- only a positive urine or blood pregnancy test is. I have the headaches, the stuffiness, the achy abdomen, the temperature swings...all gifts of a functioning corpus luteum, which ONLY forms if an ovary has produced an egg.

So here's what you know: you HAVE produced an egg. Your hormones are functioning properly. This alone is reason for celebration (although I know you'd rather have a stiff shot of bourbon, three tylenol, half a pound of chocolate, and a nap!) And these things tell you that it COULD indeed be the month. They tell you that you have a 25% chance.

And that is ALL they tell you. The waiting is awful, I know, but remember; there's probably about half a million women going through it with you at any given time. Hang in there, sister, and I'll keep my fingers crossed and pray and send you baby dust if you'll do it for me

PS; the emotional symptoms of PMS come later, and are mostly caused by increased estrogen -- a breakdown-product of progesterone, which builds up just prior to menstruation.
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So, even if all these symptoms don't end in a BFP it is a good sign that we're all fertile and that (as she says) is definitely cause for celebration!!

Here's to being fertile!!

Thanks hun!! Thats really intersting and definately a cause for celebration!!

FYI - Im 8 dpo and have the stuffyness, headaches, achey abdomen AND i feel so sick this morning (had to leave my classroom as i really thought i was going to hurl). Also crying at the littlest things and had heartburn on an evening since 4 dpo....

Im trying not to get my hopes up BUT this is the most symptoms ive had!!

Must stay calm and think level headed!! x x

 

[rachelbubble]

What is everyone's official testing date???

I'm aiming for 5/9~ Monday~ @ 10DPO

Im gonna test Friday - 11 dpo!!! (if i can wait!!) x

 

[rachelbubble]

My tickers say 8 days left until testing... What do you reckon girls... Can I stop myself from POAS for 8 WHOLE DAYS??

No, me neither.

Wasted peesticks are us!!

Oh no, that just gave me the most bizarre mental image of a load of pregnancy tests going out drinking and getting hammered!

Are weird THOUGHTS a symptom?????

Love it!!!

I can just imagine them all getting down to a groove after one to many!!

Think im loosing the plot!!! That is definately a symptom!!!!

x x

 

[LittleBird]

So I called insurance today and of course the specialist is in the network but my dh insurance does not cover infertility... so I called f/s and the receptionist said that insurance does cover most of the testing to determine if there is a problem.... so im excited about that! I read alot online and everyone has recomended Femera over Clomid like you and also the IUI. so im going to talk to the dr. and see they are options for me. I hope they let me get started right away!!! and yah that you might have not just one eggy but two eggys!! thats something to smile about!!! Af hasnt arrived yet but is due today.... had some light spotting for 2 days but other than that a little light cramping.... :/ At this point im for her to arrive so I can get started on the next step of this journey! Im really interested in having lots of blood work done to check on levels of hormones and make sure everything is in top shape and for sure want to have the semen analysis!!!! so went to the vitamin store today and I got Zinc, Folic Acid, Pycnogenol, and the Omega!!! Im getting him already to go! Af bring it on Im ready this time! haha... So how are you feeling? what day are you at since the IUI?

I had the same thing happen with my insurance. Well, they cover infertility treatment, but you have to have been trying for a year unsuccessfully. So even though my last two pregnancies ended in MC, it doesn't matter to them...

But you're right -- the tests are usually covered and that will at least get you closer to where you want to be. They may cover the medicines like Clomid or Femara, and the only thing that you really would have to pay for would be IUI or IVF or something like that.

I love the positive attitude you have -- it reminds me of how excited I was when I got AF 10 days ago! I think there is nothing better than having a plan and getting some answers. I'm just so happy that you are feeling empowered and ready to kick some AF a$$!

 

[LittleBird]

My tickers say 8 days left until testing... What do you reckon girls... Can I stop myself from POAS for 8 WHOLE DAYS??

No, me neither.

Wasted peesticks are us!!

Oh no, that just gave me the most bizarre mental image of a load of pregnancy tests going out drinking and getting hammered!

Are weird THOUGHTS a symptom?????

I sense that the groundwork is being laid for some seriously weird DREAMS, though!

 

[LittleBird]

I know it's only 8.30 but I'm off to bed now... being pregnant with triplets is VERY tiring!!!

and to all of you...

Nighty night!! x

Hanskiz is on a roll with the funnies!

 

[MRS_HJO]

Ok girls, weird thing just happened: So, I'm sitting next to my DH on the couch, and he opens up a Little Debbie Swiss Cake Roll. (Now, keep in mind, I don't eat that stuff EVER because I have Celiac Disease and can't eat gluten. He is always eating this kind of stuff in front of me and I could care less! because I can't eat it. It never phases me, because it makes me so sick, I would never cheat and eat it.) Anyway, he opens it up and I can smell the chocolatey-cakey-goodness that is Swiss Cakes. It was overpowering, and I told him, "oh that smells soooooooo good. I want one." He kinda looked at me funny, and said, "I open these things up all the time and you never notice or care..." Hmmmm.... weird.

 

[hollyw79]

What is everyone's official testing date???

I'm aiming for 5/9~ Monday~ @ 10DPO

I'd like to think I'll hold out until Sunday (so 10dpo) but to be honest I'll probably be peeing on sticks before the week is over. I'm guessing as I'm having triplets the hCG will show up early!!!

BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! GOOD ONE!!!

You made me spit out my dinner from laughing!!!!!!

 

[CRC25]

So I called insurance today and of course the specialist is in the network but my dh insurance does not cover infertility... so I called f/s and the receptionist said that insurance does cover most of the testing to determine if there is a problem.... so im excited about that! I read alot online and everyone has recomended Femera over Clomid like you and also the IUI. so im going to talk to the dr. and see they are options for me. I hope they let me get started right away!!! and yah that you might have not just one eggy but two eggys!! thats something to smile about!!! Af hasnt arrived yet but is due today.... had some light spotting for 2 days but other than that a little light cramping.... :/ At this point im for her to arrive so I can get started on the next step of this journey! Im really interested in having lots of blood work done to check on levels of hormones and make sure everything is in top shape and for sure want to have the semen analysis!!!! so went to the vitamin store today and I got Zinc, Folic Acid, Pycnogenol, and the Omega!!! Im getting him already to go! Af bring it on Im ready this time! haha... So how are you feeling? what day are you at since the IUI?

I had the same thing happen with my insurance. Well, they cover infertility treatment, but you have to have been trying for a year unsuccessfully. So even though my last two pregnancies ended in MC, it doesn't matter to them...

But you're right -- the tests are usually covered and that will at least get you closer to where you want to be. They may cover the medicines like Clomid or Femara, and the only thing that you really would have to pay for would be IUI or IVF or something like that.

I love the positive attitude you have -- it reminds me of how excited I was when I got AF 10 days ago! I think there is nothing better than having a plan and getting some answers. I'm just so happy that you are feeling empowered and ready to kick some AF a$$!

yeah the receptionist is really working w/ me there and helping me get thru this finacially and helping me not working.... she said they will cover the test and so fourth like you said but just not the iui or the ivf or the ultra sounds...she said they might do the semem analyasis and they might cover it too... so im excited! I just want to do the test and everything tom....lol im so anxious... so when i wipe im having spotting today and i know its af b/c the cramps are coming. im so ready for it to be here in the morning so I can tell them my start date.lol.... never wanted af so bad! haha... that the last time ill say that! and i feel the only way to accomplish my goal is to be on the same page w/ dh and have a good attitude!! thank you for all your helpful info and support! so are you just waiting to ovulate now??? im excited for you!

 

[LittleBird]

yeah the receptionist is really working w/ me there and helping me get thru this finacially and helping me not working.... she said they will cover the test and so fourth like you said but just not the iui or the ivf or the ultra sounds...she said they might do the semem analyasis and they might cover it too... so im excited! I just want to do the test and everything tom....lol im so anxious... so when i wipe im having spotting today and i know its af b/c the cramps are coming. im so ready for it to be here in the morning so I can tell them my start date.lol.... never wanted af so bad! haha... that the last time ill say that! and i feel the only way to accomplish my goal is to be on the same page w/ dh and have a good attitude!! thank you for all your helpful info and support! so are you just waiting to ovulate now??? im excited for you!

I know, it's hard to stay calm when you feel like someone is going to help you get the thing you want so badly! And I understand what you're saying about being excited for AF. I can't believe that all this is happening SO QUICKLY after feeling gutted yet again by a miscarriage. It makes all the difference knowing that you have someone who's going to be keeping an eye on you and they have all sorts of tricks up their sleeve to try to prevent the same old thing from happening again. I am trying to be realistic and I know they can't guarantee a pregnancy that's going to make it to the end, but they're going to make sure the pregnancy gets the strongest start it can.

I just had my HSG today, I'll go back to the FS on Friday so she can take another look at my ovaries and uterus on ultrasound. The good news is that my tubes are ok. I wrote about it more in my journal but I'll spare you the details here.

Then I should be ovulating on Sunday or Monday! I'm kinda worried about the 2WW because I know I'm flying so high right now and I dread the return to reality if AF comes. I don't know if the HSG timing + Clomid (if it changes my ovulation date) will mess things up this time around and then I'll be on to my next cycle. But in the end, I'm glad I went through with it today and I am so happy with my FS.

Believe me, I'm excited for you too! I know all of us on here are committed to getting our BFP. We want it so bad! We just gotta keep trying and we'll get there!

 

[LittleBird]

Speaking of hope, did anyone else see the Oprah episode about the 61-year-old grandmother who gave birth to her grandson? The beginning, they were talking about everything the couple did to have a baby, and she just kept having miscarriages. Things were so bad that she was diagnosed with PTSD and depression. Then when her mom offered to be the surrogate, they said it was like someone climbed into the hole with them and was going to help them out. I thought that was a very powerful way to describe it. Anyway, I keep thinking about that family and how beautiful their story is.