Mid-August Testers

[CHDickey]

Hands- thanks!! Venting to y'all really helps sometimes!!

Ladies- I am truly like "whatever". Going out for drinks tomorrow night, have a Halloween party, etc. Just gonna enjoy the ol DH and do what I would normally do!! I cannot be stressing over work and this too!! I figure I have no room to be negative if I am not constantly in the hunt!!

Those of you non worry warts- did y'all do anything the months of you BFP? Temping, , etc., or just went a natural?

Have a great weekend!!

 

[InHisHands]

I would like to know the answers to CH question too

AFM - im on cd 30, 11 dpo. This morning i had some extreme cramping like AF was going to come. I was in Walmart and had to stop walking and crouch to the ground because it was so intense and i felt like i was going to throw up. And then they went away *shrugs* Also, my nipples aren't painful anymore. I figure she'll show up in the next few days.

On the pregnancy plus side though: i noticed around one of my teeth, that the gum line was red like it had been bleeding. I had a sore throat and mucus this morning.. but as soon as i got up and cleared it... my sore throat went away. I hasn't grown into a cold.

Either way, i think im going to prepare myself for AF and just relax and worry about working out and getting into better shape for myself (to feel better about who i am. I gained 24 pounds in the past two years due metab. slowing down. I'm not considered overweight yet, but im on the boarder (164 lbs and im 5'9" or 69"). Im 27 and i can't wear the clothes i used to when i was 18 anymore (size 9) and it's killing me LOL If i could at least go from a size 13 to a size 11... i would be happy. I think im going to focus my energy on that.

 

[NotNic]

I was all natural. The only thing I did do right at the beginning of the cycle was eat a lot of blueberries. I kept eating them until AF was originally due. I don't know if they delayed ovulation though. Have a lovely weekend CH. Sounds like you're going to have a fab one!

Hands - Keep us posted! When do you think you might have an answer?

xx

 

[Srbjbex]

I did blueberries too and I think they worked!! I also did my temps, they don't help fertility as such, but really gave me a sense of control and knowing where I was in my cycle, stops the uncertainty. Plus the accountant in me likes numbers to out on a graph!!
I started using agnus cast us and evening primrose oil, but I gave up on them, because I think they actually delayed my ovulation which is the opposite effect of what I wanted !

Tonight I am enjoying a quiet night in with the husband. Just enjoyed Strictly, and now onto x factor.... Perfect Saturday night in! What's everyone else up to?

 

[InHisHands]

AF should show up Tuesday or Wednesday. If it doesn't i'll Test thursday or friday.

This weekend i plan on enjoying time with my husband and plan on hearing an awesome guest speaker at church sunday morning that im really looking forward to. So nothing but relaxation here.

 

[snowflakes120]

Ch & Hands - I BBT temped and did OPK's the BFP cycle. I also took the Evening Primrose Oil everyday from AF to OV. I don't get any EWCM and it didn't help produce any anyways - don't think it was much of help.

Bex - I am so like you - I am a total numbers gal - I got my degree in business and work with numbers all day long! I loved temping - as I am also a bit of a control freak and liked to see my chart come together. I am a dork - I know!

Hands - I hear ya on having to do something to keep busy. I need to dig out my sewing machine - I'd love to make a new purse or overnight bag or something. I really miss sewing and need to get back into it. Maybe I'll go to the fabric shop tomorrow to get some new pretty fabric! I think you just inspired me!

I too am having a quiet night in. Feels good! We're watching our favorite Hockey team play tonight on TV. Hubby was so cute last night. He made me a surprise dinner, bought me flowers and a pregnancy journal that has lots of cool info it in. I love him so much!

 

[InHisHands]

Snow - maybe you can start making baby things... like a baby bag, blanket, shorts, booties, and etc since you like sewing.

As for me - My mucus/sorethroat has blown into a giant snot monster. I seriously think im producing more snot than i can blow out. I have been taking robotussim dm and benedryl.. but they aren't doing much. I really hope this is a baby that is doing this... but quite frankly if i get AF.. i will welcome antibiotics and nyquil with an open heart.

 

[CHDickey]

Hey everyone!!! happy Monday! Here's to a week with no AF hands, and the big O for those of us waiting!!!

 

[CHDickey]

Oh where wouldyou purchase primrose oil? How does that help your cycle?

 

[NotNic]

Hi everyone!

CH - In the UK we can buy it from any chemist / drug store and health food shop. It can be found quite easily. I'm not sure what it does though.

Hands - Hope you're feeling better and it is a baby causing your discomfort.

Good luck with o'ing everyone! x

 

[Srbjbex]

Well, I actually wouldnt mind AF arriving so I can start fully fledged TTC again - so, Hands, if you see her coming, tell her she is not needed over there and just send her over to pond to me!!

CH - I got my Primrose Oil from Holland and Barrett online, but not sure if they ship to the US, but might be worth having a look.

Hopw everyone had good weekends!

 

[InHisHands]

if AF comes bex... maybe we will be close in cycle since im about 2 weeks off of everyone else now. I have some mild cramping today.. but mostly i just feel miserable due to the cold symptom. I really hope you get your AF soon.

As for everyone else... im praying that beans stay sticky and for the rest of us to get a BFP soon.

 

[snowflakes120]

Oh where wouldyou purchase primrose oil? How does that help your cycle?

I got mine from Target - It was in a blue bottle. They are in with all the vitamins. I took one capsule a day - be forewarned those things are freaking huge!! It is supposed to help your body make more EWCM.

I really hope you all get your BFP's really soon!

Hands - I love that idea - When I find out what I am having - bc I am a total planner and could never wait! Too impatient too - I would love make some of my baby's stuff. My mom made like all of my clothing!!

And Bex - I hope you get AF soon.

I had some cramping last night and it kinda scared me - I woke up today and they are gone. Phew - I have to admit - I was a bit worried as they stuck around for like 5-6 hrs.

Hubby's school posts the class schedules for next semester today - I really hope that its a good one for him so he can work more than 15 hrs a week next semester - It would help us sooo much!

 

[snowflakes120]

Well I spoke too soon. Pardon my swearing. But the school schedule that he has to take sucks ass!! He'd work even less. I think we are going to have to take a class out of the Spring semester and he'll have to take it over the Summer so he can work more than 1 day a week. OMG. Just another bump in the road.

 

[NotNic]

How rubbish! Can he do any extra tutoring to help bring some more money in? Don't worry about the cramps hun. I have had a lot of cramping. You just have to remember that your uterus is stretching and using muscles that you don't tend to use all that much. Plus some of the cramping might actually be trapped wind or hunger cramps. It's easy to think the worse, but stay positive. If the cramps make you breathless or are painful, or you have spotting then go check it out, but if not then you should be fine.

Bex - Hope that CD1 comes soon so you can get going. xx

Hands - I hope CD1 doesn't come for you. Fingers crossed for you! xx

CH - Lots of coming your way! xx

 

[InHisHands]

Just so you all know i had some brown/pink discharge last night.. but not enough to get on my underwear. I have some this morning too.. but again not enough to get on my underwear. I think she is going to show her ugly head come the next 24 hours... Im handling the news pretty well though. I've caught myself singing this morning despite it

 

[snowflakes120]

Hands - I'm holding out hope for you! You never know - it could be implantation! So happy to hear you are singing too! That's always good news!

AFM, I am at 5 weeks today and an apple seed. Kinda bummed thought I'd for sure have some more symptoms by now. Even if it is just some tiredness - I feel full of energy! Today I feel so normal it's scary - boobs don't even that much hurt anymore! Awe well. C'est la vie!

 

[NotNic]

Hands my implantation bleed was just like that. I was so convinced at the time I was out that I didn't test for a whole week! That would be amazing if this is it for you.

Snowflakes I didn't feel anything until just shy of two weeks after my BFP. I don't think Mrs Bea had anything either in the beginning. Enjoy it while it lasts. Also I feel so much more alert now than I did pre-BFP. I am sleeping brilliantly in comparison and feel much more refreshed (except when I feel a bit green!)

Mrs Bea - How are you atm?

Hope everyone else is good. xx

 

[Srbjbex]

Yay for your apple seed!

CH - have you finished AF yet?? Ready to get going on the

I know we are not supposed to be trying yet but we last night (and on Saturday). Just because we wanted to, not because we are trying, but still cant help the nagging little thought....just maybe we timed it just right!

Not telling any off that to husband though, so at least he remains relaxed about it all!

 

[InHisHands]

Snow - Congrats your baby looks like an Ear? ROTFL I'm so excited for you

Bex- i do hope you get your sticky bean soon. I feel so deeply for your lost and hope you get a sticky one soon.

AFM - I got out a day liner.. prepared for AF. I have brown discharge.. BUT ALL DAY it was NEVER enough to actually get on the pad. So i thought i would trick AF.. and took the pad off.. knowing she would get me and my khaki white pants too... and she didnt. So im sitting here padless... just daring her to show her ugly head. I'm trying to remian calm with the idea that this whole cyle has been off so maybe im just spotting longer than i normally do too.. and with me being sick.. maybe she's just taking her slow time coming around. "Hands... DO NOT GET YOUR HOPES UP" I just can't do that to myself this month. No testing for me... Nope Im not pregnant.. .AF is just being difficult. yup yup yup