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

[momwithbabies]

Stress can affect the first part of your cycle but not the second. If you had confirmed ovulation, it may mean that you actually are late. Luteal phases only typically last +/- one day if you have a normal, non-hormonal imbalance cycle.

Dang it! I wish I did OPK's, but I didn't. I don't even know if I ovulated. I'm on CD 36, which is longer than what I've been doing. I have no idea. I'm sure it's just a wacky cycle , and AF will arrive shortly. I might test later on this week if I don't start. I hate testing, as it's just too sad.

 

[ProfWife]

You don't keep track of temps?

 

[nikkilucky77]

momwithbabies: I would have given in by now lol. I hate seeing that one line but I just can't help but pee on a stick.

prowife: I have had that run around with the clinics before. Call me right before they close on Friday with my results. WTH...seriously...now I have to wait all weekend and be stressed about it!

Hopeful: I have heard about the Fitbit...sounds really interesting! I know one of the teachers uses hers a lot and she looks great!!

I hope everyone is doing well. I have been busy with the last part of school...June 2nd is our last day. I am hoping that helped keep my mind off of things. This month I had a little bit of spotting after dtd on my usual ovulation day..hope that is a good sign!

 

[momwithbabies]

No, I've never tracked my temps. I thought about it at one point but didn't end up buying a thermometer. I track CM and monitor O pain, as I've been trained in the Creighton Model (Natural Family Planning). Lately, since I'm technically "on a break," I notice my CM, but I don't write it down. This cycle, I had good CM but no obvious O pain like I usually feel. It is quite possible I never O'd.

So basically, I'm as lost as a goose in a snowstorm!

 

[momwithbabies]

Nikkilucky: That sounds like a good sign!

 

[nikkilucky77]

I hope you get some clarity...I don't know about you but when af doesn't come it is like.... let me be prego or just get here and get done!! Lol

 

[momwithbabies]

That is exactly how I feel! I just want for AF to get here! She will probably show up when I go to the pool next week

 

[mummy2o]

I agree momwithbabies. I only ever test if AF is late or taking her sweet time. I had irregular cycles after a miscarriage a year before I conceived her. However, fingers crossed they are now back to normal. I temp although I've been getting up at 4.30 lately since Erika has now decided that is the time she wants to get up and at the start it was 5.30 so not sure how that will effect this cycle :/

 

[ProfWife]

If you're sleeping 3 hours minimum, the impact shouldn't be huge. The pattern should still be visible.

Momwithbabies - Most I've run into have never even heard of Creighton or NaPro. My doctor and his wife tag-team on that (she's the trainer). He actually asked me to continue temping as long as it doesn't drive me crazy to make sure my cm and my temps match up. This month, they matched up perfectly. (Rare for me.)

Don't you hate it when "breaks" still cause as much stress as ttc does?

Had a dream last night where we had a beautiful blond haired little girl who was growing up too fast (walking when she should have been crawling). Felt good to dream of that. 5dpo today. Going on a girls' retreat with my Bible study group overnight. Niece graduates from hs tomorrow night...so I'll be out of contact for a few days. My summer started today, though...which is great!

 

[momwithbabies]

That's great that your temps and CM are matching! I hope you enjoy your busy weekend. That sounds like fun Talk to you later! Hooray for summer!!! Mine started today as well!


CD 37...nothing. I'm very bloated, though. My daughter patted my tummy, which made me feel fat. Nothing unusual going on. I've been a little dizzy, but that's probably AF coming or me cleaning out my classroom and getting hot. Idk...I bought some tests, but I'm very weary of failure. If I have the guts, I may test tomorrow with FMU. If it's negative, there could be no way I am pregnant.

 

[athena87]

Momwithbabies test!!! I'm a bad influence lol but I have a good feeling for you.

 

[momwithbabies]

Athena: I can't believe you are over halfway finished with your pregnancy! I hope you are doing well.

Went to the bathroom this morning, and I'm spotting So, I'm guessing the dizziness and bloated feeling were AF coming. I have no idea why she was late, but maybe I never ovulated???

I'm angry/PMSy right now. I told my husband, and he acted like it was nothing. It's probably because he's used to me saying I'm not pregnant, but I'm a little mad about it. I'm trying to decide if I want to tell him about it or just let it go. I really don't think he did it on purpose. I'm going to keep myself busy today, as we are preparing for my son's birthday party tomorrow. So, I'll probably get over it simply from being distracted.

 

[mummy2o]

I'm sorry AF has got you now, especially as she was late! My OH was the same, although this time he gets more excited as he knows its more DTD as we had more or less none when pregnant so I think he's making up for loss ground. Hopefully next month will be your month. Also enjoy your sons birthday. How old will he be?

Prowife: I'm glad everything is matching. Hopefully next month for you also. Keeping my fingers crossed for all of you.

 

[momwithbabies]

He turned nine!!! It seems like yesterday when he was a baby and all he ever did was scream...he was a horrible baby!!!! But he is the sweetest boy I've ever met and has been my best friend since day 1. I love him so much. I bawled the other day when he actually turned nine because he's getting so big! He doesn't like me to hold his hand when we cross the street anymore. He tries to let go, but if there is no one around, he'll hold on. Okay, I need to quit or I'm going to cry again! He's a healthy 9 year old boy that loves dogs, reading, gymnastics, and singing. I am truly blessed!

 

[athena87]

Momwithbabies I know I can't believe I'm already 22 weeks. I was sick til 15 weeks and I still get sick about once a week and I've lost 17 lbs. but other than that it has been a pretty easy pregnancy, no major problems. I'm sorry af got you. I really had a good feeling for you.

 

[momwithbabies]

Athena: Bless your heart! That's sucks that you're still getting sick, even if it is once a week! I hope that goes away, but I'm glad the rest of your pregnancy is going well. It won't be long!

AFM: Horrible, horrible cramps!!! I'm lying here in bed this morning in pain so bad I can hardly move. I'm going to take a hydrocodone if this doesn't let up. My heating pad is on as well. I've got to be somewhat okay today because of my son's birthday party. AF always seems to arrive at the best times, doesn't she?!?!?

 

[Hopeful2014]

@ProfWife I really hope they get it sorted soon and you can get results. I know that's frustrating. I hope you enjoyed your retreat. Yay for summer!

@River54 Good luck!

@want2bemommy The girls are beautiful. Congratulations!

@momwithbabies I'm sorry about the spotting. Sometimes men do not understand it as well as women. I hope you had a nice time at the birthday party and that you started feeling better. Cramps suck!

@newbie2013 I hope you get some time to relax soon.

@nikkilucky77 Enjoy your last day! I hope the spotting was a good sign. Good luck!

@mummy2o I'm temping to confirm ovulation and track cycles now (not for ttc reasons yet), but I'm not temping at the same time every day since it's not for ttc. I can still easily see a pattern in each phase and the temp shift. I hope it works for you as well.


What plans do you ladies have for summer break or for summer in general?

 

[momwithbabies]

Hopeful: I keep trying to convince my husband to take us to Disney World, but it's a losing battle. But we might take a little trip somewhere in Texas. If we don't go to Disney World this year, we will go next year. I did get that promise

Other than that, we spend almost every day at the pool in our neighborhood. My kids love to swim!!! I'm glad because I enjoy it, too!

Aside from the fun with my family, I have a few professional development courses and book studies I'm doing this summer. We only meet a few times for the book study and the other is online. So, that's pretty awesome! I'll also invest quite a bit of time in figuring out the 8th grade curriculum and getting my classroom ready. I'm starting to move in there today!!!

 

[ProfWife]

Momwithbabies...Disney?! That's where I am! It is hot and getting hotter down here...be ready for that!

Still waiting for news from the place where I'm trying to get the ultrasounds done. Had to fax the orders over.

 

[River54]

ok ladies - went in for our check scan today. I now have 2 follies on the left and 4 on the right, all measuring approx 9-11mm. There is 2 smaller ones on the right as well, but they didn't count those. Lining was at 10mm!
I am to keep taking the same dose of meds, and now they've added Orgalutran as well in the mornings to stop me ovulating.

I go back Thursday for another check.

hopeful - Not too much planned this summer - dd graduates, and moves off to residence, so a bunch of finances are taken up with all of that and IVF.