MAY we all be blessed with baby! May 2013 and beyond (BFFs Seeking BFPs)

[Mme2kdee]

@allforthegirl You can see the BFP blinking by your name! Congratulations! I hope you stick around and keep us updated on your pregnancy.

@J_Lynn I hope you're not out. If so, I really hope you get the answers you need and want from your doctor.

@FrancoRie710 A lot of people get false negatives at 10 dpo. I hope you get a BFP in the coming days.

@Mme3kdee That is a large temp jump! It could be anything from different sleeping, coming down with illness, high progesterone this cycle, warmer house, that you ovulated later than cd 28 and progesterone is now taking over, or the beginning of a BFP. How long are your cycles usually?

Normally 28 day cycles and I O on the 15th day. I have been having strange cycles - 6/7 periods within 4 months. Saw the DR and they said my blood work is normal and I figured I would be normal this cycle but nope....CD32 today lol. I took an opk on CD28 and it was positive (tried opks CD13-28 and that was the first one unless I O'd earlier -lots of stress this month). My HPT tests are VERY negative haha. I am wondering if it is just so high because I was up an hour and a half before (screaming at DH....came home drunk from casino at 5am!!!! and I woke up with panic attacks the majority of the night) and then went back to sleep for a bit and temped. I will see tomorrow what it is, I think if there is a big dip then it was not O but if it stays high it is. We will see...I am so lost!
Thanks for responding

 

[J_Lynn]

@allforthegirl You can see the BFP blinking by your name! Congratulations! I hope you stick around and keep us updated on your pregnancy.

@J_Lynn I hope you're not out. If so, I really hope you get the answers you need and want from your doctor.

@FrancoRie710 A lot of people get false negatives at 10 dpo. I hope you get a BFP in the coming days.

@Mme3kdee That is a large temp jump! It could be anything from different sleeping, coming down with illness, high progesterone this cycle, warmer house, that you ovulated later than cd 28 and progesterone is now taking over, or the beginning of a BFP. How long are your cycles usually?

Thanks, me too .... I'm getting tired of all this more by the day

 

[Ruskiegirl]

Update for me we got DH's SA today should have my results next week , Starting to feel pre o pains will start doign my OPKs on cd 10

 

[newbie2013]

Quick question, as all of you seem to know way more than me!!

Would you still have reasonably reglar AF if you don't ovulate?

Thanks!

 

[lesh07]

Well I think I am 6 dpo. And I am getting nothing this month no signs at all. Whereas last month I had a few signs and AF arrived 3 days early. Hubby thinks that last month I had a chemical as I was having loads of sickness and pain for the whole week that AF was here and that never happens!! Really hoping for a Bfp soon.

Good luck to you all. xxxx

 

[KatyW]

Quick question, as all of you seem to know way more than me!!

Would you still have reasonably reglar AF if you don't ovulate?

Thanks!

In my own experience, I had longer cycles when I didn't ovulate. But I have seen during my chart stalking on Fertility Friend that people have "typical" 28-32 day long cycles with AF and not ovulate. That is why I really love charting not only for ttc, but just to watch my body to make sure everything's doing what it should.

On a related note, I have ovulated without catching a positive opk too. Also why I love charting!

 

[KatyW]

All right, those of us who just had to see AF, what is the plan for this month's ttc? My own commitment is to cut down on my caffeine (possible coincidence, but my daughter was conceived the month I did this) and take my prenatal vitamin very day. Trying to think of positive action to take for better health/ better chances of conceiving a healthy baby

 

[Hopeful2014]

MAY , HERE WE COME!!!

Ladies, Remember
1. That it's not over until AF comes
2. That many ladies get false negatives
3. That implantation happens 6-12 dpo
4. That we are here for you no matter what


We are approaching the end of May. Some of us got a BFP in May! Some of us are continuing on our journey into June. I look forward to hearing more about the pregnancies already taking form and the upcoming pregnancies soon to be announced. We started this group in April-all with the same goal-wanting a BFP. Since then we have expanded on that goal. I want us to have a thread where we all know each other and can help each other along. I want to see a BFP blinking by each of our names. I want it to be a place we can look back on in time (while cradling baby!) and remember our struggle and and share our happiness. We will keep adding to the list from May and on until we can see everyone have that beautiful beside her name. Good luck and fingers crossed!

TESTERS:
May 27:
allforthegirl
clairebear0
PrettyPixie


Also-I hope you all have a safe and pleasant Memorial Day if you happen to celebrate it.

 

[littlesteph]

hiya ladies,
been away a few days so think i missed quite a bit, so congrats to everyone who has had their . sorry to everyone whos had the turn up.

AFM i've been getting early cramping. i'm on CD 9 and starting getting cramps 2 days ago, so have started doing ovualtion tests, good job i ordered 30 of them went to the cinema with hubby on saturday we watch the hangover 3, thought it was pretty good, and yesturday got my tattoo done.

 

[chulie]

Newbie2013....ya I've heard people say its possible(although not sure how?). The other thing I remind myself if I bd at the perfect moment and it doesn't catch maybe all it means is the egg my body released wasn't a good one?? Like it could have been poor quality or something..cause not every egg is a good one. Good luck!!

Happy Monday everyone!! Hope we all had a nice weekend?

Goodluck littlesteph!!! Lots of baby dust!!!!!

 

[burgbrandy]

Afm, 5 dpo today...boobs hurt and pinching and pulling and twinges. Nothing unusual for me. We spent all day at a cookout yesterday with the kiddos and our puppy. saturday night, hubby and i went to the theater to see fast & furious 6. We are having lunch with my grandparents today before we take my dsd's back to their mom. Busy weekend!

Littlesteph, what tat did u get?

 

[MamaPeaches]

How is everyone today?

I finally got crosshairs and am 3dpo! I ovulated later then I thought I would but at least I know what day. I am still getting light lines on my OPKS, and have all month expect for one positive on the afternoon I Oed. I'm assuming its because my tests test at 10 and its showing that my body has it at light levels all the time! If I get a BFP this month I will be due on Valentines day! Crossing my fingers for everyone!

 

[Fallen8905]

i ov'd a bit later so can you change my testing date to the 1st please

 

[littlesteph]

Afm, 5 dpo today...boobs hurt and pinching and pulling and twinges. Nothing unusual for me. We spent all day at a cookout yesterday with the kiddos and our puppy. saturday night, hubby and i went to the theater to see fast & furious 6. We are having lunch with my grandparents today before we take my dsd's back to their mom. Busy weekend!

Littlesteph, what tat did u get?

I got this

 

[burgbrandy]

Awesome tat!

 

[melann13]

Lack of O can end in regular AF or irregular AF depending on the cause. In some cases all the rest of the hormone cycle is as normal, with E rising before O then dropping and P rising after O, and just a lack of O. This would end with a normal AF from progesterone dropping. This can happen to everyone a couple times a year. Unfortunately for those TTC it is not uncommon to experience 1-2 annovulatory cycles each year. This doesn't mean there's ANYTHING wrong with you.
You may also have some abnormalities in the hormone cycle (which may be a regular problem, or just a fluke) in which case AF may be early/late etc.
Hope that helps! Good luck to the June testers. I'm so excited to see you guys all get BFPs.
Also: as far as cutting down caffeine while TTC, it is true that caffeine is not just bad for a growing baby, but can actually lower chances of a BFP. I stuck to nothing more than half-caff or tea while TTC except during AF, because I'm a coffee nerd and it was my treat to myself. Now that I'm prego I try to stay under 100mg/day when I do have it. (The recommended limit is 200). A tea bag is about 70mg and a cup of half caff is 80-90.

 

[chulie]

Interesting Melann....so....if you have an annovulatory cycle...would we still bleed as if you had a cycle???

Caffeine.......everyone I think has their "thing" that makes them worry...some women don't touch wine...some think a glass or so every now and then is fine. Some people don't touch any soft cheese....some say as long as it's pasturized...it's fine....and personally I think caffine is one of those things...some dye their hair...some don't......I think caffine effects everyone differently...as some people have gluten intolerance or allergies to certain foods that other people don't. I have a cup of coffee every morning and did all through my first pregnancy....I have never cut out caffine and got pregnant 2nd cycle with my daughter....but that's me! I follow the 200mg of caffine a day rule....so I have 1 small coffee and stay well under that. I've also never had withdrawl headaches if I miss a day or something like that. I do get annoyed with people who "condemn" others for having coffee and then probably go have a coke and a chocolate bar.....caffine is not a "coffee" only problem...it's an overall in your day what do you eat and make sure in total your daily requirement is under 200mg. ANYWHOOO....gonna get off my soap box now...hahahahhaa....

 

[newbie2013]

Thanks for the replies. I'm beginning to think I'm not ovulating and really need to get my butt into gear and get some post o blood work done. Dr wanted me to a couple of cycles ago but have had a really busy time lately between work (school teacher = end of year madness) and MIL having a knee replacement amongst other things. Will try to do it later this week.

Would temping confirm o or confirm not o-ing if hormones were all normal?

Can't believe I'm in my 30s and I'm clueless about all this stuff!! Spent a good part of my life trying to prevent pregnancy - LOL!

I agree with you, Chulie. Everyone is different. I'm a tea drinker but dh is a coffee addict. I've been trying to get him to cut down, but he's impossible.

Good luck for everyone testing soon and thanks again for the replies.

 

[melann13]

Chulie, I agree with you about the caffeine. I will eat soft cheese as long as it's pasteurized, I did not drink after 5dpo each cycle (and now not at all of course). I used to be VERY addicted to caffeine, and would get horrid headaches in the afternoon if I didn't have it. So for me it's about keeping it low enough that I don't miss it if I don't have any at all.

 

[chulie]

Chulie, I agree with you about the caffeine. I will eat soft cheese as long as it's pasteurized, I did not drink after 5dpo each cycle (and now not at all of course). I used to be VERY addicted to caffeine, and would get horrid headaches in the afternoon if I didn't have it. So for me it's about keeping it low enough that I don't miss it if I don't have any at all.

Ok it's so funny you mention drinking. I was saying to my DH this weekend...when I was ttc with #1 I don't know what happened to me but I don't remember even thinking about wether I should drink or not....I can't even tell you if I stopped drinking or when???? but since I've been fertile I've been like...hmmmm..should I drink(before I got my BFP) or not? we go for dinner and I'm like...hmmm..should I have wine or not (I was ovulating so not a day past anything! haha)..I'm so torn between not being someone who gives up everything when ttc and having my normal life until I get my BFP....I think that's actually a rule that works for me....say 5 dpo....because then it's less than 10 days where you avoid and then can go right back to it if you get af.....Thanks! I'm totally gonna use that if I don't catch this month!