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

[nikkilucky77]

Chulie: Nope I live in Iowa (Waukon). We don't even live in a flood plain so no one was expecting it. It is a lot better now though

 

[mummy2o]

Thanks ladies for you words of encouragement. My lovely OH has put my mind full of doubt that we're out this month. His words she didn't see anything so you must be out! Just need reassurance that the egg is in fact smaller and the embryo if there is one would be to small to see yet. (This is what my logical brain is saying) That being said I had a dip below cover line at 5dpo and has gone back up now on the 6-7dpo. So we'll see.

I forgot to mention that I have had so crippling pain for a couple of sharp stabs that's all, but boy were they painful.

 

[chulie]

Chulie: Nope I live in Iowa (Waukon). We don't even live in a flood plain so no one was expecting it. It is a lot better now though

Ahh ok cause we just had a Major flood here in Canada in one of our provinces.... Hope there wasn't any damage for you!

 

[Lazydaisys]

Only on day 7 waiting to ovulate for a change! This ttcing is driving me insane. If they awarded bfps for trying hard we would all get one on this thread!

Anybody tried reflexology for ttc??

 

[momwithbabies]

Ladies, I need your advice. I have terrible teeth pain. It started yesterday, and now I'm pretty miserable I can't eat anything because it hurts on both sides. I will be calling the dentist Monday, but do you ladies think Orajel is safe during the 2WW. Or does anyone have any home remedies you've used before? I'm only 5 DPO, I think, but not really expecting a positive this month. Thank you in advance.

 

[RaeChay]

Ladies, I need your advice. I have terrible teeth pain. It started yesterday, and now I'm pretty miserable I can't eat anything because it hurts on both sides. I will be calling the dentist Monday, but do you ladies think Orajel is safe during the 2WW. Or does anyone have any home remedies you've used before? I'm only 5 DPO, I think, but not really expecting a positive this month. Thank you in advance.

I don't know if orajel is safe/unsafe, but Tylenol is ok. At any rate, if your pain is that terrible, neither thing will help much. If you have any swelling, pus, or fever you should probably go to your local ER though.

 

[momwithbabies]

Okay, thank you so much for replying. I am better right now. I have been taking Tylenol, and as long as I don't eat, I'm good. I ate some soup for dinner, and I'm hoping I won't get the fever, pus, or swelling tonight or tomorrow. I have horrible dental habits (I love sweets and haven't been to the dentist in 5 years), and I knew this was coming. I'm deathly afraid of the dentist, even though I've had two children. But this pain might change my ways.

 

[nikkilucky77]

Chulie: Thanks! We were lucky ones...had two feet in our basement but everything is working...I know some lost washers, dryers, etc. I did have some baby clothes for when I do ever get my BFP but I washed them right away and they are all good . Hope the flooding isn't too bad in Canada! Not a good ordeal!

 

[burgbrandy]

Well ladies, i tested this morning with a frer...bfn. but its still super early! We had a great day at cedar point and then my dad had his fireworks tonight. Kids had a blast!

Af isnt due til next saturday so ill keep testing. going to save my other frer for wednesday or so.

 

[Hopeful2014]

@ClandestineTX I hope your temp is up higher tomorrow! I'm sure you're right because you know your body, your cm points to that day, and it is pretty high compared to most except those high temps in the middle. Good luck!

@chulie Nice quote! I definitely agree! I think some people are the type who just can never be happy despite what they have. They want one thing, get it, and then want something else. (I'll admit, I've been like that a time or two. ) It's good to be happy with and appreciate what you have!

@nikkilucky77 I hate to hear about the flood. I hope all is well including your basement. It must have been a surprise. I hope you find time to relax and that ovulation comes soon. Good luck!!

@mummy2o She wouldn't be able to see an embryo yet or anything noticeable. (At least that's what I've gathered from past reading). I think it would still be too early to see anything for a while, right? I am pretty sure that's why an early loss is called a chemical because you still can't see anything yet so the only way you know for sure is the chemical the test picks up. I hope those are good signs for you! Definitely don't feel out yet! Good luck!

@Lazydaisys We do deserve BFPs all around! What does reflexology entail with ttc?

@momwithbabies I'm not completely sure if it is okay to use or not. I did some research and found "FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether benzocaine topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication." I couldn't find anything specific on their website. Anyone have any other advice? Side note: if you are going in to see the dentist he or she may want to do x-rays on your teeth. They say it's best not to do those while pregnant so you may want to ask or sidestep that part.

@burgbrandy I'm glad you had such a great time with your family. I'm not sure if we have any plans for the 4th yet. It's definitely still early for you. Good luck!

 

[Lazydaisys]

Re :reflexology


I was told by hospital that reflexology or accupuncture could help whilst I ttc. I spoke to a beautician yesterday and she showed me pressure points related to fertility that they used during the reflexology. She said its best to come for it before ovulation when the eggs gearing up. I just wondered if anybody else had tried it??? X

 

[Hopeful2014]

Re :reflexology


I was told by hospital that reflexology or accupuncture could help whilst I ttc. I spoke to a beautician yesterday and she showed me pressure points related to fertility that they used during the reflexology. She said its best to come for it before ovulation when the eggs gearing up. I just wondered if anybody else had tried it??? X

Very interesting. I have heard of people really liking acupuncture and general massage while ttc. I've read posts before where women have said the person performing gave them information about their blood flow and about their eggs. I'm not sure about it, but it sounds interesting.

Where are some of the pressure points the beautician told you about?

 

[Lazydaisys]

She showed me one on her ankle. She said she had bad cysts on her ovaries and this was reflected in the knots in her ankles!! Think there's a couple under the front part of the foot. She told me. 'We will get you pregnant ' which made me feel a bit weird! She said people continue to have it after they are pregnant after the three month mark.

I'm going back to see her in two weeks so I will let you know her next pearls of wisdom.

 

[newbie2013]

Hi ladies,

Although I'm bummed that AF showed up full on this morning, I'm relieved that it was right on time - right on my "normal" 30 day cycle. Hopefully that will mean I'm settling down again.

Hopeful, can you put me on TBA as I doubt I'll have any chance this cycle. DH arrives on the 18th which will probably be just too late for me this cycle. We'll be back at it next cycle and testing (hopefully) around the end of August. My b'day is late August, so fingers crossed for a birthday bfp for me

I'll continue to stalk the post and wish everyone the best of luck for the coming month. I'll also keep you posted with what my GP says.

 

[chulie]

Well ladies, i tested this morning with a frer...bfn. but its still super early! We had a great day at cedar point and then my dad had his fireworks tonight. Kids had a blast!

Af isnt due til next saturday so ill keep testing. going to save my other frer for wednesday or so.

I'm due Saturday too! I'm gonna test tomorrow..... Ill be 8 dpo then...but since I'm due Saturday the frer should be accurate for me cause ill be 5 days before...if its - ill. Know it's a for sure. That being said....since I already know I'm not. I'm just waiting for a frer to confirm it. Hahaha.

Glad you had such a great day Burgbrandy!

 

[Hopeful2014]

@newbie2013 I'm sorry AF is here, but it is good that it's on schedule and that you seem to be regulating. I'll move you to TBA, but I hope that DH will be home in time. I hope you'll stick around this month anyway for ttc talk and everything else! Good luck with your news from your GP and fingers crossed that you're celebrating your BFP from your July or August cycle on your birthday!

@chulie I usually tell myself the same thing too. You never know - one day you might think you're out and the frer will surprise you!

 

[Hopeful2014]

Ladies, I want to pose a question of the day type question. I read it online and it really made me think about how I treat myself or talk to myself sometimes.


"If you had a friend who spoke to you in the same way that you sometimes speak to yourself, how long would you allow that person to be your friend?"


What do you think about the question? Are you willing to take more from yourself than you would from someone else? Are you ever a bad friend to yourself? What can you do about it?

 

[momwithbabies]

That's a good question! Since I stress myself out quite a bit (especially with TTC and the work that goes with being a teacher), I think sometimes I'm my own worst enemy. That being said, I've always been hard on myself and consider it part of my personality. When I was younger, I would cry any time I received a "B" on a report card! What's silly is that my parents never pushed me to be a perfect, " straight A" student. I just naturally drove myself to stress about it. Luckily, I don't expect perfection from others as I do from myself. I have no idea why, but thank you for the thought.

 

[lesh07]

Well caved and tested again. BFN at 12 dpo. Due on tuesday so seriously think i am on to next month. good luck ladies. xx

 

[babychka]

sorry for not updating, af came a few days ago