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

[omgbaby]

athena - I hope it's ib!

profwife - I'm O'n during the week of Christmas too! Lol bring it on!

 

[ProfWife]

As much as I would love to force it...I think I'm just going to relax on the timing of intercourse this month. Not that we won't BD at all or close to the window, but when we're with his parents we are normally on the go continually. No need for us to make our time there miserable. Still going to do my progesterone and normal vitamins (prenatal, EPO, CoQ10, and D) as recommended.

Hoping that hubby's recovery with his foot injury will lead to him not being depressed anymore...

Athena - your chart looks more like a proper IB. In a few days, test. We may have a wonderful Christmas present in seeing you get a BFP.

 

[Hopeful2014]

@omgbaby I think the guy playing Pan is doing a great job. He's very believable anyway. I didn't know Charming and Snow are really together. Are you team Neal? I'm not sure whether I like him or Hook better.

@ProfWife I hope it proves to be a good thing to have it over Christmas week. I know you'll be busy. Maybe it will help to be off from school at least. I understand how hard it can be when staying with family. I hope you two find a special night alone. Fingers crossed for a Christmas conception!

@athena87 Good luck in the morning! I hope af is not coming early.

@melann13 In the living room with the glimmer of Christmas lights! That sounds quite romantic and memorable.

@Kalush We really do have to find ways around others being around, don't we? Good luck!

 

[newbie2013]

Darn, spotting after dtd. Just waiting now. And snuggling under a warm blanket. 5 degrees C (40F) might not seem cold to many of you guys but our normal winter temps are around 16-20 (and sun)! We're freezing right now with rain and hail!

 

[al335003]

Athena I hope it's IB for you! I started spotting this cycle around DPO 9/10 and it led to AF on CD 27 (13 DPO). BUT I really hope you get your bfp! fx

So yes, I'm currently on CD 2. This cycle was medicated and I definitely noticed a huge difference, I had NO sore bbs and NO AF cramps- both of which I consistently experience each cycle. I feel like it didn't really have time to be upset about another failed cycle- I still had a moment on Wednesday, but it wasn't that bad. I think having three parties to attend this weekend is making it a little easier, although I would happily sustain from drinking if I had gotten my BFP :/

Next month we are planning the same tx protocol minus the $380 ultrasound (which is kinda pointless if not followed by IUI). Our fertile window falls around Christmas as well is which is amazing for us because I work in the school system and have a two week break starting next Friday and DH used the last of his vacation to take that time off too! We are very excited, the past three months have been extremely hectic for us.

Ok- I'm finished with my storybook now! I hope we get at least one BFP this weekend... Nikki? Athena? fX for you two!

 

[athena87]

Well the frer was a bfn and Im spotting more now. My boobs still hurt and I'm very nauseous, but I'm not holding out much hope even though I'm only 10 dpo.

 

[nikkilucky77]

Hey everyone! Well it was my anniversary yesterday and I was hoping for a bfp but it was a bfn . But after dtd, I thought for sure I would be spotting this close to af (I'm due Sunday)...NOTHING! But my temp did drop this morning...UGH!!

Athena: You are still early! You never know...good luck

Prowife: I will be O'ing the week of Christmas too.

Omgbaby: I think acting like a 22 yr old is a good thing! Heck I think the same thing all the time although I'm 29 lol. I keep thinking having the damn drink...screw ttc! Obviously not caring works for many individuals when conceiving a baby. But then another voice is like but what if that is what is preventing you from conceiving lol. It is like an angel and devil on my shoulder. But I do think it is a good idea

Al: What medications did you try this last cycle that helped with no sore boobs and such?

Also prowife did you like having a progesterone supplement? I keep thinking about changing something up. I just got my gummy prenatals and I LOVE THEM!!

 

[al335003]

Nikki I was on 50 mg Clomid and then a (hcg) trigger shot (pregnyl). Also- I take the Kroger brand prenatal gummy vitamins and love them because they don't have any iron so there's no constipation side effect! Sorry about your bfn hugs

 

[ProfWife]

@Nikki - It definitely affected my temps. Waiting to see if I still get the tail-end brown bleeding my doc believes is caused by being deficient in progesterone (and estrogen in his opinion). I'll use it for the full 3 month cycle he prescribed.

Appt one week from today to follow up.

 

[omgbaby]

Hey everyone! Well it was my anniversary yesterday and I was hoping for a bfp but it was a bfn . But after dtd, I thought for sure I would be spotting this close to af (I'm due Sunday)...NOTHING! But my temp did drop this morning...UGH!!

Athena: You are still early! You never know...good luck

Prowife: I will be O'ing the week of Christmas too.

Omgbaby: I think acting like a 22 yr old is a good thing! Heck I think the same thing all the time although I'm 29 lol. I keep thinking having the damn drink...screw ttc! Obviously not caring works for many individuals when conceiving a baby. But then another voice is like but what if that is what is preventing you from conceiving lol. It is like an angel and devil on my shoulder. But I do think it is a good idea

Al: What medications did you try this last cycle that helped with no sore boobs and such?

Also prowife did you like having a progesterone supplement? I keep thinking about changing something up. I just got my gummy prenatals and I LOVE THEM!!

Totally agree. Lol I figured atleast one cycle I'll do whatever I want. Lol
I think you were the one talking about temp outside.
Its been really cold here. Freezing.
Snow & ice. It sucks. This morning it was 13° F. I don't know what that is in C.

 

[Hopeful2014]

@newbie2013 I hope the spotting was just from dtd. Snuggling under a warm blanket is just about one of the best things to do! It's 37F here right now. We had a night where it was 12F a few days ago. Stay warm!

@al335003 I'm sorry. I'm glad you didn't have af cramps though. That's always like insult to injury. I truly do believe that it will happen for you and that this new plan will work! I really hope this is the cycle! Enjoy your time off!! It's great that you will both be able to relax and enjoy that time and hopefully create a little baby!

@athena87 Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day! I hope it's not af. Your temps are still high to have the spotting.

@nikkilucky77 Happy Anniversary! I hope your temp is back up tomorrow. I also love the gummy prenatals. They are so much easier to eat. Is it kind of odd that I look forward to them? They have nice flavors.

@ProfWife Is it heavy brown bleeding or brown spotting that he believes is caused by being deficient in progesterone and estrogen? I'd never heard of that. I hope you have a good follow up.

 

[newbie2013]

Had nothing since, hopeful, but temp dropped from 36.68 to 36.54 this morning. It was cold in our room but doubtful that had anything to do with it.

Plan for next cycle: as soon as af comes, dh is going to see an andrologist. I'm switching multivitamins because the new box states at the top "not to be used during first trimester". Haven't noticed that warming before, so I stopped taking them immediately.

How's everyone else doing?

 

[ProfWife]

@Hopeful, the estrogen he got from a blood test...progesterone, too. However, he was already suspecting it as my charting shows more than 3 days of brown spotting/light bleeding at the end of every cycle. According to the NaPro system he and his wife teach for natural family planning, that's a sign that progesterone drops too early. I'm going to ask for more explanation if I don't get that this go around.

Grr...I'm really irrititated ladies. Why can't others in the forum be as sweet, loving and kind as this thread is? I vented a little bit in a LTTC and got reamed out about being judgemental because I went on about a friend who was ntnp, and it took them some time (the same one who told me she understands how I feel about not conceiving because she couldn't breastfeed). Apparently I can only be honestly who I am in here and one other thread...so much for a supportive community beyond individual threads. Yikes! (And now I'm going to go through my day feeling like crud for being upset at our situation since it hasn't been as long as others...apparently unless it's been multiple years I'm not allowed to be frustrated or depressed.)

 

[kksy9b]

sorry profwife that your frustrations weren't received well. I love that the women on this thread are always so supportive and uplifting. Feel free to vent here...no judgments.

 

[want2bemommy]

I agree- this forum is gold

 

[want2bemommy]

There is always someone who has it better/worse than you, but that doesn't mean you aren't allowed to have feelings- people often forget that...

 

[ProfWife]

Thanks ladies. Once again proof-positive (as if any of us needed "proof") that you are all wonderful and amazing.

BTW - it's in the upper 70s (F) here in FL. Come on down if you want some warmth!

 

[Hopeful2014]

@newbie2013 Oh no! Which multivitamins were you taking? I'm sorry about the lower temp.

@ProfWife I have definitely read some threads that are rude and outrageous. I think it's terrible that there are people who just say things to hurt you or to make you feel bad. It's like they feel so bad already and want you to feel the same way. You will definitely not get that here! We all deserve a good vent now and then and have our own problems regardless of how long it takes us. I hope you didn't feel too bad today. I don't think anyone should make someone feel bad about feeling bad about his/her situation just because it's not "as bad" as someone else's situation. It's all relative. Obviously the pain and frustration grows over time, but I think we all know how much we all want it here and how much time and effort we put in. You can and do feel exactly how you do and I'm sure all of those ladies could look back to where they were in relation to where you are and remember they were just as worried and frustrated at that point. (I would love some of that Florida warmth!!)

@want2bemommy You're right; people do often forget that everyone has feelings and they matter regardless if someone feels like he or she has more reason to be upset.

 

[Lazydaisys]

Pro wife sorry you have been upset. This thread us the best,so stay here and we will support you.
What is a ltttcer anyway? 6months, one year, two years? I also found it hard on those threads so that's why I started my own journal where I have found support equal to here.(probably because it's mainly been you guys! Lol)
Think this is my 28 month trying. I remember the worry and stress at 6 months, then a years etc. last christmas I was so upset about not being pregnant, this year slightly less so. Its a bumpy road whatever stage you are at and then the ride will continue when we do get pregnant.


My testing date is 28th of dec,although I my be naughty and test Christmas Day.

Picked up my clomid and start that before new year and iui is booked for jan. They are going to scan me regularly from day eight so will be interested to see what's going on in there!

Apparently it's all about the spouts for us ttcers this christmas! I saw a flyer at the clinic

 

[burgbrandy]

Well, I took my last dose of soy yesterday. Should o around Thursday. Trying to just relax this cycle, even though I'm still temping, charting, and using opks.