Need a buddy - 37 & TTC #1

[oldermom1975]

Hey gang! AF yesterday. Im ok. Some months I cry and pout. Some months I don't. I'm ok this month. It's kind of torturous waiting tho, especially on my sporadic longer cycles. Would be helpful if a big red star appeared on your belly after conception.
My best friend insisted I try acupuncture so I did my first round today. I have to say, it was extremely relaxing. DH did not do his Semen analysis today as promised! He said too many meetings so maybe tomorrow. Hmffff.

I'm so sorry. Even when you're not gutted by it, AF is still a slap in the face. Yeah, it's so bloody (no pun intended, honest) annoying that pregnancy is virtually undetectable at first. It certainly doesn't stay that way.

If this turns out to be another BFN cycle I am trying acupuncture too. I've heard wonderful things and hope it works for you.

I'm a pouter and wallower, so I'm impressed that you are okay. I doubt I'd be able to swing that even once!

Usually I feel...gray...when I get my AF. The hope for the next cycle takes a few days. I have been trying to occupy myself with other things these past few weeks- to pass time and get me out of my head. Hard to do- take two steps and *squish*, back in my own brain matter.
I am also impressed at anyone who can smile and be hopeful at the next cycle so soon after getting the
You make me try harder!

 

[Bunnyslug]

Blues honey-
The acupuncture was extremely relaxing for me. As stress could be a factor - it's been known to reduce stress. My friend said she was not able to destress and acupuncture was the only thing that helped her. She was given the reccommendation to try it from her nurse as was I.
I still want to continue with my nurse/ dr route too. Acupuncture doesn't help- say, unblock you tubes if they are blocked. I want to know if there is a physical issue I'm encountering that could be mediated by meds and hormones or surgery or if I'm just plain old unexplained infert . Would be nice to know. Will go for a check up soon but doing this in the meantime.

I go to a community room where there are several of us in a room. Its not a one on one treatment which is normally how it works. The group setting makes it affordable and is mirrored after how they administer it in Asia.

I'll let you guys know more as I go more. They recommend 1 to two times a week starting then drop to 1. My sessions are 1 hour long. I had a very pleasant experience.

 

[L.Ann.V]

I'm also 37 and ttc #1. I'm a little stressed only because at my age they say try for 6 months before seeking help. It's month 3 of trying for me, but just started with the Clearblue ovulation test and fertility charting this cycle. Got my first blinking smiley face this morning Even went so far as to get a massage, reiki, and reflexology this past weekend. I figure every little bit helps right?

 

[Ahnshi]

Welcome Lee.Ann.V. and good luck to you.

It's been nice seeing all the communication in this thread. I've been trying to keep my mind pre-occupied from obsessing about every little thing. AF is due in a few days, and I can't help being a little nervous. As some of you ladies mentioned, stress is not a good thing. It's been a little stressful at work,too, and I have been taking a few minutes everyday to meditate to keep my mind clear and calm. Perhaps, I will look into the acupuncture thing, too.

This month I tried the OPK, got my smiley, and bd bd bd,etc... Haha. Now, in limbo wonderland...

 

[oldermom1975]

Welcome ladies!

Good luck Ahnshi!

Officially in the two-week-wait. Finally

 

[Blueshoney]

Bunnyslug-I think i may have to try it, if anything, ti help me during the wretched tww.

 

[tryfor2]

Welcome Lee.Ann.V! And to oldermom and ahnshi, welcome to Limboland! Speaking of which, I had an interesting day.... I'm 8 dpo today and because I've been having unusual (for me) symptoms I broke down and tested this am with FMU. Looked like a BFN and was about to toss it when i Gave it another look. Swore I could see the faintest hint of a faint line. Didn't think much of it but squinted at it another 25 times and pored over faint BFPs on ff. mine started looking a bit more positive after that. This was a FRER. Later, I did a (less sensitive) $ store test with same ursine sample except I forgot to check it before going out. Hours later I returned and saw a definite BFP--test l

 

[tryfor2]

Ugh, stupid phone posted before I was done.... So the test line on the $ store test was more faint than the control but clearly visible. Then I remembered the results are supposedly invalid after 10 mins so I did a second $ store test (again with same urine) and it was BFN. What gives? Am I or not? I know ANY line on an hpt is supposed to be a + but the FRER was pretty faint. I'm more inclined to trust the FRER thsn the dollar store ones but don't know what to think. Now I'm worried maybe it's a chemical pregnancy? I have no experience with this--last time I used a CB digi when I was three days late, so no guessing involved. Obviously I'll test again with a FRER in the morning, but has anyone had experience with differing results?? Geez, it's gonna be hard to sleep tonight...

 

[oldermom1975]

That is pretty positive sounding! I had some pretty faint BFP's with my one viable pregnancy- and you are pretty early on.
Ooohhhh, exciting!

 

[Ahnshi]

tryfor2, I hope your next test shows a darker line and a definite BFP. Those line tests are crazy. I bought them, too, for this cycle. This time, I am doing my best not to test until I miss AF (and I hope I do!). It's so hard to wait.. Ugh

 

[QueenieMurphy]

Ladies - please can I join you. I haven't posted on B and B in a long while as have been in a depressed slump about TTC. However am feeling positive and last time I joined a group of ladies on here 4 years ago we all got pregnant and had babies after suffering losses so it may be good luck to be in a group again.

Very briefly I have a daughter who just turned 3, took a while to have her and several m/c and she was born at 29.5 weeks. Shes perfect. We have now been trying for 2 years for #2 and not a hint of a bfp. I knew something was wrong as before DD i got pregnant frequently but always m/c or c/p(reason now established as bicornuate uterus - nothing can be done for this). Anyway two years not hint BFP - lots of tests turns out both tubes blocked. Lap and hys 6 weeks ago - still one blocked but other OK. AF arrived today and am sooo disappointed as I know lots of people get pregnant straight after lap but not me. Anyway am doing everything I can now to get pregnant again same as with DD - acupuncture reflexology, no alcohol and lots of pills.

Baby dust to all, think this will be a lucky group!!

 

[ERosePW]

Ugh, stupid phone posted before I was done.... So the test line on the $ store test was more faint than the control but clearly visible. Then I remembered the results are supposedly invalid after 10 mins so I did a second $ store test (again with same urine) and it was BFN. What gives? Am I or not? I know ANY line on an hpt is supposed to be a + but the FRER was pretty faint. I'm more inclined to trust the FRER thsn the dollar store ones but don't know what to think. Now I'm worried maybe it's a chemical pregnancy? I have no experience with this--last time I used a CB digi when I was three days late, so no guessing involved. Obviously I'll test again with a FRER in the morning, but has anyone had experience with differing results?? Geez, it's gonna be hard to sleep tonight...

From what I've heard, those FRER are very reliable! Rarely an evap line! So what about today?? Have you tested yet? Post pics if you're still unsure, I'd love to see!

 

[ERosePW]

Welcome to L.Ann and Queenie! I hope this group will be lucky for us all!

 

[oldermom1975]

Welcome Queenie!

 

[tryfor2]

Thanks Oldermom1975, Ahnshi and ERosepw. Well, I tested again this morning and the results are pretty clear I think... There is a definite second pink line! (I tried to upload a photo but I'm a techno moron and it didn't work.) I appreciate your interest!

 

[oldermom1975]

Woooo-hooooo!!!!!!


Pics!

 

[tryfor2]

Woooo-hooooo!!!!!!


Pics!

Thanks lady! I'm pretty excited. I'd love to show you a pic but can't seem to get it to upload. Maybe the file is too big? I'll fiddle with it. Compared with today's test, yesterday's looks downright negative, though I think the line is more visible in the photo than in person.

Haven't even told DH yet! He turns 40 in a few days. Was debating holding out till then but don't think I can! My dad turns 70 tomorrow so I may tell him over the phone (they're a plane ride away). I don't know, it's still so early--I don't want to jinx it!

 

[oldermom1975]

Haven't even told DH yet! He turns 40 in a few days. Was debating holding out till then but don't think I can! My dad turns 70 tomorrow so I may tell him over the phone (they're a plane ride away). I don't know, it's still so early--I don't want to jinx it!

Tell him and celebrate!
I understand what you are saying- but my reasoning (for myself) is that if I have another early loss, I want my hubby to know. I figure if he shares in all of the downs, he can share in the ups too. (in my opinion, anyway )
Plus, I couldn't keep a thing like that from him if I tried.

Yay! Is this the thread's first BFP?

 

[ERosePW]

Thanks Oldermom1975, Ahnshi and ERosepw. Well, I tested again this morning and the results are pretty clear I think... There is a definite second pink line! (I tried to upload a photo but I'm a techno moron and it didn't work.) I appreciate your interest!

Yaaayy!!! Congrats!! How exciting.

 

[booger76]

Hi ladies! Just checking in.....welcome to the newbies, I'm a newbie too.

Congrats to tryfor2!

I'm still new to all this forum stuff - sorry if I don't get all the proper etiquette and protocol down for awhile (if there is any, not sure). Just let me know if there is something I am doing wrong.

Ugh, this two week wait is killing me. KILLLING.ME. I just about can't handle it. My previous ones were not nearly this bad. I'm not sure if it's because I think we had better timing this cycle or if it's just more anxiousness on top of anxiousness. I'm guessing it has something to do with wanting to know how to plan on getting through the holidays and parties and stuff like that if it ends up that I am pregnant. I know that not drinking alcohol is going to tip some people off....my husband brews beer and we have this Brewfest event coming up for work....luckily, I haven't been drinking lately anyway and have been telling people it's so I can lose some weight before our honeymoon in Feb.

Anyway, less than a week to go! Just wish I was busier at work or something to keep me distracted.......