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

[omgbaby]

newbie2013 - stupid bitch af.

nikkilucky77 - aw no! can't believe someone snatched your dog! people are so evil. what a cute little puppy!

OurLilFlu - omg! lol that picture of your dog in crib is hilarious!

burgbrandy - lookin good girl! hope your ntnp helps out and you get your bfp with less stress.

afm - haven't had a good night sleep since before we got puppy. I want to die I'm so overwhelmed and tired. I hate my job, I just don't feel like I get paid enough. The general manager is always watching me and I feel like I work with a bunch of children. OH can't seem to find a job that works with our schedule.
Awhile ago I tried walgreens brand pads and they hurt, so I went and got Always which I usually use. Well ever since then every time af is over it's really itchy down there. Well I always thought it was the pads but didn't know what to do about it and could never see anything. So last night I had to go get more pads and as I was walking I was thinking wow my ass hurts! Lol
It felt like I had a pimple right along where my pants/panties were rubbing. Looked with mirror when I got home couldn't really see anything. This morning it hurt worse, I looked. I think I have freakin chemical burn!! Right past that area on my butt cheeks is really red and itchy. This sucks. So now I guess I need to look into another brand.
Being the person I am, I googled it. Well then starting reading that the chemicals in pads can cause all this shit including infertility. WTF.
LET ME FIND OUT THAT ALWAYS IS THE REASON I DON'T HAVE A BABY. I'LL BLOW THEIR FACTORY UP!! Lmao. jk.


Anywho, af came Saturday. I think that's about it. Thank God she isn't painful this time (knock on wood)
Nieces are selling Girl Scout cookies so I've had the sheet at work which is making me crave thin mints! Lmao

 

[melann13]

@ omgbaby
I have found that I get itchy and uncomfortable if I wear the regular Aleays when flow is light. Seems like if I don't need to change the pad often it chafs. The infinity ones are more cloth like and more $$, but I don't have the issue with them. I've been wearing them frequently when I go out or at night in case my water breaks, but when at home I skip it or just use a liner to let things breathe down there. Good luck!

 

[newbie2013]

I hate always! The only always available here are so plasticy and yuck! Luckily I have found a couple of local brands that are soft, cottony ones. I'm almost certain that those plasticy always ones contributed to recurring thrust and bv I had a couple of years ago. Never had anything like the chemical burn like you're describing. Sounds nasty! Look after yourself!!!

 

[newbie2013]

Oh, and we're cycle buddies this month - saturday was CD1 for me too

 

[RaeChay]

Just wanted to wish gabby and lazy BEST OF LUCK and two beautiful bfp's in two weeks from today

 

[nikkilucky77]

Af came last night. I used to be a 30 day cycle before the pill so I wonder if my body is FINALLY getting back on track? The last 3 months I was 27 days. Hope everyone is having a great Tuesday!

 

[omgbaby]

melann13 - girl! you still haven't had that baby yet!!?? Lol get outta there!!!! Last night I bought the regular always because they were cheaper they have like a blue area down the middle, I'm wondering if that's what did me in! I used the infinity before, love those! I will definitely have to try those out and hopefully it helps but if not I'll have to try a whole new brand.

newbie2013 - See I've noticed recurring thrush as well and was wondering if it was the pads! I'm glad you said that, I'll have to switch it up and see if it helps both situations! Also, yay!! I love having cycle buddies, let's you know your not alone!

nikkilucky77 - I hope you're getting back on track. She's such a biotch!

 

[al335003]

BEST OF LUCK GABBY AND LAZY!!! Fx for you both!

AF came this morning, 5 days late. I had my annual pap today with my obgyn, it was hard to show my face and be like "yep, still not pregnant"... But I told myself over and over, "do not cry do not cry"... I'm so sick of crying over this! It wasn't easy, but to my surprise, I did not cry ... Go me lol anywho my doc was extremely nice and sympathetic without saying too much so that was comforting. I decided on the way home that I'm going to make a "poster" with 2014 on it and list all the good things that this year has in store, then I'm going to hang it on my bathroom mirror and read it every day for strength and encouragement. I think it will help.

This week I've gotten back to the gym and it FEELS SO GOOD! I'm looking forward to NTNP for the next few months and spending quality time with my pups and hubs and myself. IUI will definitely be our next step, we may start that late this summer. I will definitely be keeping up with you ladies, so I'm not gone for good, but it seems appropriate to thank you all for all of the love and support.

BFPs to us all! I wish it was that easy!

 

[melann13]

Al, your poster plan sounds amazing. Props to you

@omgbaby, yup, no baby. I got checked last week at was 0cm and 70%effaced. I will be checked tomorrow again. I've given up on her coming anytime soon, just hoping for progress at this point. We are definitely anxious over here!

 

[gabbygabz]

Thanks for all the luck and good wishes ladies!

AL - loving the poster idea and just might steal it! As it's my DH's 40th bday we've been saying 2014 is our year so I'm thinking that's a great way to immortalize the mantra!

Update on the IUI, I went back in this morning for round #2 and did an Ovidrel trigger shot after the fact just in case. 3 large follicles ready to drop and hopefully the Ovidrel will help them along. DH was relieved that even on the 2nd day his little were there in good numbers!

I couldn't help but focus on how totally crazy science is when my RE showed me the moving sperm on the screen in my uterus. Crazy!

Hope everyone is having a great Tuesday!

 

[River54]

Just wanted to say that I am still around. Gearing up for our first IVF soon. I've been on bcp for 2 weeks, I have to go in for a polyp removal tomorrow, and I start Suprefact tonight. Then stop bcp next week, and go in for a scan to hopefully start the stim part of the IVF!
I soo hope it all just flies by!
FX to you all!

Oh yeah - on the Always topic - I use the infinity, which are soo much nicer for the very heavy days, and just use cloth for the other days. Cloth is just soo much nicer!

 

[nikkilucky77]

Gabby: That sounds awesome! I think it would be fun to see that

Al: I get what you are saying about seeing your obgyn and like yup not pregnant. But I love your poster idea. Really it will happen for us all....my mom keeps telling me that I'm thinking about it too much..easy said than done mom! LOL. My point is that I sometimes get too caught up in ttc that I forget about the other fun things going on in my life .

Omgbaby: I have had bad luck with the blue on the pads too. I got very irritated and had to switch to something plain. Good luck hun

 

[ProfWife]

I'm also a fan of the Infinity. Some of you mentioned cloth...do you mean cloth-like pads or actual cloth (like washable/reusable)? I know some use reusables and always wondered about them.

Gabby - I wish we could all get a little inside view and be able to be sure the sperm were all going where they should. Praying this is it for you!

 

[omgbaby]

Profwife they are actual reusable pads like cloth diapers. Lol

 

[RaeChay]

Excited for you River

 

[newbie2013]

Wow! Reusable? Um... Not sure I could do that! But I'm sure it would be better for you than plastic (even cloth/cotton feel - I know they're not really cloth or cotton).

As for the thrush/bv, in addition to the plasticy pads, I also think my severe vitamin D deficiency contributed because I haven't had either since getting my vitamin D up to almost "normal" levels. I also take lactobisilous (can't spell) every day, which I think helps, too!

 

[athena87]

Ok so I'm pretty sue I ov'd based on temps I'm 3 dpo and started the progesterone cream today.

 

[burgbrandy]

Hey ladies! Just checking in!! I love the poster idea! One thing I do when I feel down is to make a gratitude list. It really puts things into perspective. Just write down every single thing you can think of that you can be thankful for in that particular moment. Even if its something totally silly, like "the dog didn't tear anything up today" or "we have a full refrigerator." I always get in a bit of a funk during the TWW and during AF so every time I start to feel a little pissy about TTC, I sit down and write out everything else that is going RIGHT in my life. I picked this up from Alcoholics Anonymous. Learned so many helpful tools there that apply to every aspect of life, not just alcohol and drugs.

Anyway, I'm still waiting to o. CD 12 now. I should have a positive OPK tomorrow or so and O should be before this weekend. Sticking to EOD bd. I have been doing a pretty good job of keeping my mind off of TTC the last few weeks. This exercise program really seems to be helping with that. I did post a progress pic in my journal. Since I made the decision to stop temping after this cycle, I have felt so much more relaxed about everything. Now lets hope that I can hold on to some strength and not start testing until AF is due!

 

[Hopeful2014]

@omgbaby I think I had irritation from pads once. It was along my underwear lines on the sides. It can be quite uncomfortable. I'm not really sure why I had it that time and not others because I continued to wear the same kind. Could it be something to do with the scented/unscented thing? I've heard some ladies get problems when they use scented kinds. I'm sorry af came. I hope you get more rest soon. We bought Girl Scout cookies from my niece today.

@melann13 The Always Infinity ones are the ones I had the slight irritation with, but I really like them. They are my favorite and I'll continue to use them in the future. I think it might have been a fluke because it didn't happen anymore. I might have been warmer that day too.

@newbie2013 I hope you and omgbaby get your BFPs this time so you could be bump buddies!

@nikkilucky77 I'm sorry af came. I hope your body is regulating itself!

@al335003 I'm sorry af came. I'm really sorry you had to feel like that when you went for your visit too. It's not your fault and I hate that you have to feel bad about it. I like the poster idea! We'll continue to be here for love and support! TTC/NTNP talk and all other talk. Keep us updated or we'll miss you.

@gabbygabz I think it would be neat to see all of that on a screen too. It's amazing what happens that we never get to see or know about. Good luck!!

@River54 I'm so excited for you and wish you all the best! I hope time flies by for you!

@athena87 Your temps do look like you ovulated. Good luck!!

@burgbrandy I like the gratitude list. I think it helps to think about what is going right when other things are not. Nice look! It's great that you are both sticking to the program. My fingers are crossed for you!

 

[omgbaby]

al335003 - sorry about af. that's the worst thing about going to doc.

melann13 - what the heck! doesn't she know she has a lot of people waiting on her. time is ticking baby girl!

River54 - how are the cloth ones? I looked at them but I don't think I would be able to do that. LOL

newbie2013 - lol that's exactly what I thought. I don't think I'd be able to clean em. They even have little cups that you put up in you to catch the blood I guess... Uh yeah.. no. Lmao they are called 'Diva Cups'

athena87 - fx

burgbrandy - good! I'm glad you are more relaxed. Hopefully it helps!

Hopeful2014 - I love thin mints. I hate Girl Scout time. I want to buy every box of thin mints! Lol you can't just get one box because when that's gone you want more.

afm - woke up at 2:30 am with HORRIBLE cramps, swear I wanted to cry. OH helped me stumble to the bathroom because I was half sleep, I jumped in the shower because usually the hot water helps.... Well I fell asleep in the shower!! I finally got out at 3:15. I asked OH "If I wouldn't have come out would you have came to check on me?" Lol
I knew I was in there for forever because when I got in shower he was playing Grand Theft Auto when I came out the tv was off and he was laying down. Lmao. Anywho, still couldn't get them to stop, couldn't find heating pad so turned on the heating blanket and was knocked out!! Lol that thing works wonders I tell you!
BUT be careful, who knows what time it was but I woke up in a sweat! Lmao but atleast the cramps were gone. I hate cramps, they are the worst. I should've stayed on bcp, I never really got them then. Lol then again that's the reason why I started to take them.

Lol sorry for rambling, I'm in a talkative mood today!