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

[Mme2kdee]

There's a line!!!

 

[Hopeful2014]

@Mrs A I do see something and for being 8 dpo that's great! I hope the line gets darker soon! Keep us updated!

@Lazydaisys I'm glad you're back on track and ready to go. Fingers crossed that the break is what you needed and you get your BFP!

@Ruskiegirl Are you liking the soft cups so far? What about the pre-seed?

@ClandestineTX Yikes-"the shift can happen 8 days before or 3 days after" got me! I think if it goes on much longer I will make sure we spread it out more while continuing around when I expect it to be and I might invest in more opks. My range has been 26-33, but it's usually 27-29. I think the idea of having my husband temp is so funny!! It would be neat to track and men could get more involved, but I wonder how many would do it? I do tend to trust cm a lot because I figure that's the metaphoric ladder (the image from The Great Sperm Race).

@BSelck24 Welcome back!! I updated your date. How have you been?

@RaeChay I agree with ClandestineTX. I'd try to make sure to have enough bd within that time frame and try to bd as much as possible while you are still getting dark lines. Good luck!

@newbie2013 It's totally up to you and what you feel is right for you. ClandestineTX is right; you could ask your doctor. I probably wouldn't take it, but I am so over-the-top careful about everything so I might not be the best opinion. However, I understand that's such a long flight! Is there anyway you could make yourself really tired before leaving such as staying up through one night before so you are tired naturally?

 

[BSelck24]

Hey! I've been good! My body was playing tricks on me and I actually missed an entire period! And right when my doctor prescribed me Provera to jump start my period after 10 days, I started my period on day 1 of taking it! So I'm thankful I'm back on track but now I am ready to start TTC again!!! Hubby is on board and it seems he's more ok with taking extra steps to make this happen!

New things we are starting this cycle:

Hubby is on a multi-vitamin
Mucinex CD9-CD20 twice a day
Evening primrose oil (haven't started that yet but want to as soon as I can find it!)
And SMEP sex plan!

I'm continuing to take my pre-natal vitamin (trying to be more regular with it) and I'm on month 2 of 1500mg of Metformin daily. Will be using OPK's CD12-CD20 just in case since temping doesn't work for me (my timing is different every day and I always forget to do it while still in bed!)

Wish me luck! I'll keep you updated!!

 

[ClandestineTX]

@ClandestineTX Yikes-"the shift can happen 8 days before or 3 days after" got me! I think if it goes on much longer I will make sure we spread it out more while continuing around when I expect it to be and I might invest in more opks. My range has been 26-33, but it's usually 27-29. I think the idea of having my husband temp is so funny!! It would be neat to track and men could get more involved, but I wonder how many would do it? I do tend to trust cm a lot because I figure that's the metaphoric ladder (the image from The Great Sperm Race).

That's exactly the same stuff that made me start look a lot more into whether or not the real science supported what's on websites and FF's guidebook. The publications showing BBT isn't the best thing out there started in the 80's!!! From what I've read and been told by my own doctor, your cycles sound like you are having normal ovulation. Let me know if you get your husband to temp. If I got into another cycle I might start temping right before I go to bed at night or get Hubster to temp with me! Hopefully, there will be no future cycles and we won't need a new plan!!!

And I the Great Sperm Race, too!

 

[newbie2013]

Question for you all - I'm going on a long haul flight on wednesday (home for a few weeks - yay! 30hrs travelling - not so yay) on which I'd usually take a tablet containing 100mg valeriana. The recommended dose is 2-3 tablets but I only take one to relax me into a dose without doping me to sleep. The info inside the pack says "use of valeriana duing pregnancy is not recommended". I'm due to test on the 30th and can't get any early response tests... To take or not to take... That is the question!! Looking forward to your thoughts.

Official answer: call your doctor

Unofficial answer: should be fine, see: https://drugsafetysite.com/valerian/ for more information.

I'm convinced! Bring on no sleep!! Will have to catch up on it at my mum's. Thanks for the research.

 

[newbie2013]

@newbie2013 It's totally up to you and what you feel is right for you. ClandestineTX is right; you could ask your doctor. I probably wouldn't take it, but I am so over-the-top careful about everything so I might not be the best opinion. However, I understand that's such a long flight! Is there anyway you could make yourself really tired before leaving such as staying up through one night before so you are tired naturally?

Thanks! ClandestineTX convinced me it isn't worth it. I will recover at the other end since I have that luxury this time around.

If I don't get a bfp this time, I'll probably be taking a break next cycle as DH won't be coming until it is too late, I think. And even if he's just in time, asking him to bd while he's super jetlagged is unfair!

Thanks again!

 

[stargazer0726]

@nikkilucky77 & @momwithbabies I totally agree about the extra room. We have designed an office with movie posters/sports posters in frames, a futon, desk, etc. I keep thinking we will have to move this out soon! I hope we're all redecorating soon!!

@burgbrandy I agree! When I was using opks I had them lined up on the counter and thought 'what will I do if someone comes over. I will have to rush order them to stash away.' My husband also knows the dreaded temp drop as well! Good luck in the tww! I understand wanting to test early especially since you are going somewhere. Fingers crossed!

@ClandestineTX I know temping is not as reliable at predicting before since it can always change. Do you think that temps are good at pinpointing ovulation after you see the temp shift? Like do you think it actually occurs on the day of the low temp or just around that day? Is the 30-40% accurate based on predicting before or based on pinpointing the day after it has occurred? I will definitely look at those links. Good luck on the temp drop. I hope it's soon!

@chulie I'm totally laughing now! I agree totally. My husband is finally tired out too. He also soldiers on and does what's needed, but it's so funny that he's the one who is tired! Well I am tired sometimes too. My husband saw me typing the other day and asked "what does bd mean?" Very good advice about doing something for yourself! I'm so glad you will have a nice, quiet day and a nice night out.

@Tangerine I am so happy for you and I hope it's a sticky BFP! I know it might be hard for you, but look at what you and your body has already done and quite quickly as well! Perhaps you are getting such strong symptoms because it could be twins?!? I don't know, but it seems people who get strong symptoms early sometimes have twins. How about a card for your mother that says something like "Happy birthday! I know you're not old enough to look/feel/etc. like a grandma yet, but you are going to be one very soon!" with the due date. Let me know when you want me to update it officially on here!

@stargazer0726 I hope those are your first signs of your BFP! Keep us updated! Fingers crossed!

@Lala8 I'm sorry about the negative test, but you are definitely not out yet! I hate that your cycle is so frustrating for you and that you're not really sure when to expect af. Would you ever consider temping?

@Mme2kdee Date updated. I hope O shows soon.

@Kalush Fingers crossed that O comes soon and that your lp is longer.

Nausea seems to have subsided, was only bad yesterday must have been something i ate. Im sure its waaaayyy to early even if I was. I did have a dream last night that i got a bfp and then freaked out because I would have to tell my mom and shes going to be less than thrilled more like pissed actually. Hubby and I have been married 10 years and have two DD and my parents are in the 2 is more than enough camp (I am an only). And have expressed often how having more would be a horrible life ruining choice.

Also, I was using SYLK as a lube and in my girl sway. but i just read that its horrible for TTC, has anyone here used SYLK and conceived?

 

[Mrs A]

Thanks girls x x x

 

[saffy1978]

View attachment 633891Hey girls please help me. I took this photo 17 mis after the test what do you think?

OMG mrs!!!!!

 

[mummy2o]

I can see something also Mrs A

Right now I am not 100% sure what my body is doing. I know I have irregular cycles but I don't think I've o this month. Having an ultrasound on friday to check for pcos. Should be fun, but at least we can move on from there if I have

 

[lesh07]

Feeling down today!! I was naughty and tested and bfn. I knew it would be as i am testing to early but was just hoping i would be one of these lucky ones and get an early bfp.

Also suffered quite bad pain on my right side last night and bad backache.

 

[Ruskiegirl]

@Mrs A I do see something and for being 8 dpo that's great! I hope the line gets darker soon! Keep us updated!

@Lazydaisys I'm glad you're back on track and ready to go. Fingers crossed that the break is what you needed and you get your BFP!

@Ruskiegirl Are you liking the soft cups so far? What about the pre-seed?

@ClandestineTX Yikes-"the shift can happen 8 days before or 3 days after" got me! I think if it goes on much longer I will make sure we spread it out more while continuing around when I expect it to be and I might invest in more opks. My range has been 26-33, but it's usually 27-29. I think the idea of having my husband temp is so funny!! It would be neat to track and men could get more involved, but I wonder how many would do it? I do tend to trust cm a lot because I figure that's the metaphoric ladder (the image from The Great Sperm Race).

@BSelck24 Welcome back!! I updated your date. How have you been?

@RaeChay I agree with ClandestineTX. I'd try to make sure to have enough bd within that time frame and try to bd as much as possible while you are still getting dark lines. Good luck!

@newbie2013 It's totally up to you and what you feel is right for you. ClandestineTX is right; you could ask your doctor. I probably wouldn't take it, but I am so over-the-top careful about everything so I might not be the best opinion. However, I understand that's such a long flight! Is there anyway you could make yourself really tired before leaving such as staying up through one night before so you are tired naturally?

I haven't started using them yet Gonna start today tho with our BD i have planned before he goes to work

 

[chulie]

MrsA like the others have loudly confirmed. There is definitely something there!!

Good luck Ruskie! Let us know what you think of the soft cups!

Hopeful......so where are you in your cycle now?

Lesh....ya testing early is not for the faint of heart. I did it last month but don't think I can handle it this month....you know it's early still so you've got LOTS more time before you need to think your "out"!

Afm...well...definitely ovulating.....so as per the "chulie" method (which made me laugh hysterically to be referred to as that) we're continuing to get busy...still not sure when i want to test. Af is due on the 6th....Hopeful can you put me for testing on the 6th. I don't think ill be testin before that. Not after last month and the insanity of it all...unless there are any ridiculously obvious signs that make me change my mind. Like perhaps the word pregnant shows up on my forehead or something. Hahahahaha.

Oh and there was some "super moon" last night ladies so I hope we all got some bd in.....could be good luck??!?!?

If it doesn't work this month ill have to sit on the sidelines next month. Only because my entire friggen family is born in April...we seriously cannot afford another April baby..it's basically another Christmas...normally I'd never avoid a month because i just want to get pregnant but seriously I just know financially I like to go a little all out on birthdays and I don't want to feel like I have to give any child "less"....so I won't dissapear..but for next month ill just be cheering you all on from the sidelines!!

 

[Hopeful2014]

@BSelck24 That sounds like a good plan. I'm sending you luck and baby dust that you have a better cycle and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you get your BFP! Good luck!

@ClandestineTX I'm so glad you are part of our group! I might consider having my husband temp. I'll say something to him just to see what he says. I usually take my temp before bed near the end of the tww because I notice it's in the 98s and then before af comes it lowers to the 97s. That's not the best attitude lifter before bed, but I've noticed it always happens. I'm with you! I hope we are on our last cycle for a while and that we get our BFPs this time!

@stargazer0726 I've not heard of SYLK. I know that most are not good except those that are recommended for ttc. Has anyone else heard of it or does it say it's good for ttc somewhere? And hey, if you're ready for another baby, that's all that matters.

@mummy2o Let us know how the ultrasound goes.

@lesh07 It's definitely still early! I know the negative still stings though. I hope your side and back start feeling better!

@Ruskiegirl Good luck! I hope they work well for you!

@chulie Date updated. I'm so hopeful that you'll be announcing next month you won't have to worry about sitting it out. I'm hoping your method works for us both! I'm cd 16. I had ew yesterday and today. I am hoping that today will be ovulation day. The latest I've ovulated in the past (while tracking anyway) was cd 16, but it may be a bit off this month. I'm trying to stay positive. I've just thought of a bad joke...perhaps if I squeeze some of that positivity out at the end of the tww the test will soak up some of my positivity. Is that too far?!?

Have a great day!

 

[burgbrandy]

Got my crosshairs this morning! Yay!

 

[newbie2013]

@stargazer0726... just googled SYLK for you and found this:

Sylk has a pH balance of 4.5 - 4.7, similar to the normal vaginal environment, i.e. slightly acidic. This is deliberate to keep the vagina healthy and not alter the balance. Sylk is not intended as a spermicide however, its pH balance (like most other lubricants) can affect motility, the movement of sperm and therefore should not be used if you're trying to conceive. When ovulation occurs, the pH balance in the vagina changes to around 7 which is a neutral pH state when pregnancy can occur.



I've heard others talk about preseed and others that are recommended for TTC. Maybe leave this one for now. Sorry

 

[Tangerine]

So sad this morning. I was excited about my appointment with my GP today but I've started bleeding and cramping, also got a BFN on a dollar store test. I knew there was always a chance this might happen because of my autoimmune disease but still really really hurts. I just had to give OH the bad news over the phone, he left for work before I knew what was happening.

He's upset but seems ok. We'll see what my GP says when I see him this afternoon but we hope we can try again ASAP.

 

[Hopeful2014]

So sad this morning. I was excited about my appointment with my GP today but I've started bleeding and cramping, also got a BFN on a dollar store test. I knew there was always a chance this might happen because of my autoimmune disease but still really really hurts. I just had to give OH the bad news over the phone, he left for work before I knew what was happening.

He's upset but seems ok. We'll see what my GP says when I see him this afternoon but we hope we can try again ASAP.

I'm so sorry. I really hope everything is okay. Let us know what your gp says. We will be here for you either way.

 

[burgbrandy]

Im so sorry tangerine!

 

[ClandestineTX]

@chulie: maybe you were meant to have another April baby?

@Tangerine: