Mid-August Testers

[InHisHands]

Well... i think im out this month. This morning i woke up at 5 feeling AF cramps.. and since i couldnt sleep due to the pain, i went ahead and got up.

Then my stomach turned really sour and i was in so much pain for the next hour. I couldnt hardly move, my body broke out into a sweat, and i kept throwing up. (temp was 96.8 tho) I about told hubby to take me to the ER.

It's cycle day 28... so since these cramps felt like AF cramps.. i was so sure my cycle would start today. After that intial hour, my cramps have eased up.. but my bottom adominal muscles are tender to the touch.

This morning twice when i wiped i saw spotting (only when i wiped though.. never came off onto a pad).

Havent seen aything since... but the tenderness in my chest went away which is a sign of AF's arrival... so i honestly feel like its only a matter time.

Looks like this AF is gonna be a REAL doozy
*sighs*

 

[MrsBea23]

Inhishands - Sorry to hear that it doesn't sound fun. My nutritionist told me to drink peppermint tea for AF cramps, hope that can help.

 

[InHisHands]

I've been bloated for a week now... it would be one thing if i was pregnant, but now i just feel like a fat cow...

And my pants don't fit *cries* I usually wear a belt on the 2nd or 3rd notch ... im going without a belt and struggling to put on my pants.

There is no way i could have gained THAT much weight in 1 week, when i have hardly been eating.

Golly.... just call me Elsie the Cow

 

[Srbjbex]

Aw sorry to hear that you have been feeling so rubbish InHisHands I hope if your AF is coming then it comes soon so you can start a brand new cycle soon!

Snowflake - massive to you! The witch is mean!

Mrsbea -I go through phases with exercise, sometimes I'm really good, especially when it is the netball season as I play regularly then, and I am rehearsing for a show at the moment which involves some dancing but nothing too strenuous. Think I need to up my exercise generally. I like swimming, so I should do more of that.

Notnic - you weekend sounds fab. Enjoy the inbetweeners. I've not seen too much of the tv programme, but what I have seen I liked and would like to see the film I think.






Oh, and for those that are interested, Sainsburys at the moment have 2 punnets for £4 on blueberries!! I have stocked up!

 

[CHDickey]

Hey ladies! Just wanted to say hi!!! Sorry to hear about AF inhishands and snowflake! Onto the next month!! May babies here we come!!! PMA PMA PMA!!!

 

[NewbieLisette]

Lots of PMA your way ladies!!! May babies

 

[NotNic]

Ha ha! Bex, I ate a whole punnet for lunch yesterday! I'll be very surprised if come the end of the month I haven't taken on a purplish tinge!

PS M&S are doing them for half price - 2.49. Not as good value as Sainburys - but a bit closer to my work than the other supermarkets!

Mrs Bea - We've been to V for the last 3 years running and always had a great time. This year the acts are a wee bit pop for us, plus we've put our flat on the market and made an offer on somewhere else and we feel that we should really save the money, and be around in case anyone wants to do a viewing. Tkts are on ebay now, so fingers crossed we can get them a good home.

CH and the other ladies - Glad to see that the is still the PMA thread! Keep up the good work!

 

[NotNic]

Inhishands - Sorry to hear that it doesn't sound fun. My nutritionist told me to drink peppermint tea for AF cramps, hope that can help.

Mrs Bea - have your thought about becoming a Nutritionist yourself? You know all the tricks!

 

[CHDickey]

Good morning ladies!! How is everyone? Getting up and moving for the day... Man summer has been nice, but also nice to get back in the swing of things too!!

 

[InHisHands]

I'm so frustrated. I thought by sure this morning AF would be in full blast. But instead all i have is AF cramps, and spotting.

I've never spotted this much before... must be stressing myself out more than i thought.

 

[Srbjbex]

Hello all!

Keep you chin up InHisHands, it isn't over yet!

Morning CH - does that mean you are back at work now? Glad that you had a nice summer.

I also ate a whole punnet of blueberries last night, when my husband asked why I was eating them I said "I am working on my uterus"

 

[Srbjbex]

Folks, this is strange. I am having mild cramps again today (like I was yesterday). Im not near to when I normally ov, and my opk today and yesteday were both negative. In fact today's line was barely visible, yesterday's was faint, but stronger than today.

I even did a hpt this morning (which was understandably negative).

So im a bit confused, as I dont normally have cramps until around AF (or ov but my ov cramps are normally a bit more acute).

Any thoughts anyone? My only thought was that it could be the AC /EPO I'm taking at the moment? Or is it the blueberries ?

 

[NotNic]

Hmm not sure Bex. It could well be the blueberries! Could it be a stomach bug?

 

[MrsBea23]

Notnic - Good luck I hope they sell soon. And good luck with the offer I hope you get the new house you want.

CH - I hope you are settling back into work well and not finding it too exhausting.

Inhishands - It could be stress try and relax hun, ha ha easier said than done!

Bex - Is it all the time? Are you having any toilet issues? I found after about 5 months off the BCP I was getting bad cramping after a BM .

Lisette - How are you getting on any symptoms?

everyone else

 

[InHisHands]

Well... she finally got me. Which in a way im thankful that the limbo time is finally over.

Now I'm just sitting here thinking. --This will be our 9th month of trying. I want a child so bad, but a part of me just wants to give up... its been a rough emotional rollercoster ride since Jan.

And a part of me wants to drag myself to the doctor and beg them to test me. I know my hormones are okay... regular cycles, appropriate luteral phase, and positive opks, but what if i have something blocking the egg or sperm like entro or cysts.

*sighs* When hubby called to check on me (to check on AF).. i could hear the disappointment in his voice. I think thats worse on me than AF.

 

[CHDickey]

Inhishands stay positive!!! If you want to go to the doctor for a peace of mind, then I say schedule an appointment. I probably would if I were you just to be sure!!

Yup ladies- back to work. I say back to work, but I mean full time. I am one of those teachers that never stops going! I work during the summers too! Whether it be tutoring or other things. I am considered the "go to" gal on my campus, and since I am in my last year of grad school I am interning all year under my principal!

I am keeping a positive attitude and just glad I won't have as much time to sit and obsess over every little sign or symptom!

 

[snowflakes120]

Oh sorry about AF Inhishands. I am personally a very impatient person so I know that I would def call the dr. I am sending you hugs. We are almost the same cycle so we can go through next cycle together. And have our May babies!!

Bex - Maybe gas? Hope you are feeling better by now!

CH - That is awesome that you can work all year and be a teacher!

Mrs Bea - Hiiiiii!!!

Not much going on. Painted my nails - I love beauty products like makeup and nail polish. Tonight I did a color called: For Audrey which is like a Tiffany Blue. Super pretty and different - I get so sick of pinks and reds for the summer.

I go for my annual physical at the dr tomorrow am. I hate going. I hate that they take blood. I am so not good at that. I am very small and never feel good after - I have been known to faint - I know that this won't be good once I become pregnant bc I hear they take a ton of blood!!

 

[Srbjbex]

Morning everyone. Well I don't seem to be having any cramps today so, dont know what that was all about, maybe it was just gas snowflakes

Lots of hugs to you InHisHands I dont think going to see the doc would do any harm. I know a couple that went after just 7 months of trying, and the doctor was able to help them!I know how rubbish you are feeling. try and stay postive and think about all the things that you have to be happy about. Keep smiling!

CH - you certainly sounds like you are going to have lots going on to keep you busy. Hope you will still have time to check in here and update us on progress!!!!!

Hello to everyone else :wave:

 

[NotNic]

Morning everyone!

Inhishands, I went to see my Doctor last week (after just four cycles) because I wanted a plan. I knew that he wouldn't be able to do anything at that stage but I wanted to have a note on my file somewhere to show that I had been trying. He was very reassuring and has asked me to come back in 5 mths if I am still trying. This would add up to 9mths off bcp, 3mths NTNP and 6 of actively trying with opks. If you went to your drs with a list of your cycle dates and the dates of your +ve opks I think you would have a very good chance of your Dr doing some more investigation into you and your OH. Keep us posted if you do go.

I have managed to find a buyer for my V Tickets which is good news, so I can finally book those cinema tickets. I also am keeping my day off tomorrow so lie in here I come!

Also I was having a chat with my friend who's recently had a baby about hormones etc. Has anyone else felt worse after coming off BCP? She has just gone back on the pill and commented how much better she feels now. Originally when I came off BCP I noticed that my libido increased, but several months on I am a few pounds heavier and my skin is still really dreadful. I think my body was a lot happier before. Now it's like I am 14 again!

 

[CHDickey]

Hey ladies!! Morning to you all!! I definitely plan on keeping y'all updated. I start OPKs tomorrow!!! I will be cd8. I go to the doctor for my annual checkup the 19th! I definitely plan on letting her know about what my body has been up to. Not that she will prescribe anything and such, but to just get her advice on what I am doing well, etc.

NotNic- I have gained weight since being off of bcp, but to be honest, I am much happier off. I could be a very cranky wench at times when I was on all those synthetic hormones! I have half the mind to very another alternative to bc once all is said and done!

Anyways- have a great day everyone!!