Need a buddy - 37 & TTC #1

[booger76]

Most of the month I feel like this experience is all consuming. I talk about it a lot, but it's because I'm so excited to be embarking on this stage of my life - finally! A couple people have gotten irritated with me, saying I'm stressing too much, not to think about it, and it will happen in time. Obviously, they have never been here. Right now I'm feeling positive and pretty happy about the whole thing. Guess I just need to dial back my enthusiasm with certain folks and start talking to you ladies more

I agree it can become all consuming. Before we started TTC, my attitude was that "if it happens, it happens. If it doesn't, it doesn't." Well, that only lasted one month. I am amazed how quickly I have become wrapped up in analyzing and reanalyzing my chart - over and over again. (And i don't even temp.) I really don't think it is healthy for me!

I guess I am just impatient. I have never been good with secrets or surprises and I am a planner in my day job, so I guess it shouldn't be surprising that this is hard for me. I just want to know!

And on that note, I am out for this cycle. AF decided to make a visit for Thanksgiving. Isn't she sweet? I suppose I'll be partaking in a few glasses of wine at Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow.

So I guess that means we won't actually be trying again until February........sigh.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

 

[Blueshoney]

Most of the month I feel like this experience is all consuming. I talk about it a lot, but it's because I'm so excited to be embarking on this stage of my life - finally! A couple people have gotten irritated with me, saying I'm stressing too much, not to think about it, and it will happen in time. Obviously, they have never been here. Right now I'm feeling positive and pretty happy about the whole thing. Guess I just need to dial back my enthusiasm with certain folks and start talking to you ladies more

I agree it can become all consuming. Before we started TTC, my attitude was that "if it happens, it happens. If it doesn't, it doesn't." Well, that only lasted one month. I am amazed how quickly I have become wrapped up in analyzing and reanalyzing my chart - over and over again. (And i don't even temp.) I really don't think it is healthy for me!

I guess I am just impatient. I have never been good with secrets or surprises and I am a planner in my day job, so I guess it shouldn't be surprising that this is hard for me. I just want to know!

And on that note, I am out for this cycle. AF decided to make a visit for Thanksgiving. Isn't she sweet? I suppose I'll be partaking in a few glasses of wine at Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow.

So I guess that means we won't actually be trying again until February........sigh.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I'm surprised just how quickly I have become obsessive. I analyzed every thing in my body and chart religiously. I've spent so much time trying to research. It is amazing.

 

[oldermom1975]

Sorry, booger76!
Well, some Christmas miracles are in order!

 

[L.Ann.V]

Happy Thanksgiving Ladies
Month 1 for me was not preventing, but not really trying either. That's because in the back of my head I really thought I would get pregnant right away. My parents raised a responsible (paranoid) daughter ...and they had me convinced the first time I had unprotected sex I'd be pregnant. Ha-ha! I wish.
I tend to go over my chart a couple times a day and pay attention to every cramp, mood swing, etc. and track it religiously. I don't really temp either. Peeing on an ovulation stick every morning is enough for me at the moment.
I'm a planner in my day job as well, so trying to control something I logically know I have no control over, drives you a bit batty.
AF due for me the 2nd week of December, right before my work holiday party. If she shows at the beginning of the week, I will be having a couple drinks at the end of the week... but if not, I'm already thinking up the excuses of why I won't be drinking with my coworkers at the party

 

[Ahnshi]

Hello lovely ladies, well it looks like this "old lady" got a BFP!! I'm trying my very best to temper my excitement until I go to my Dr visit to confirm.

I have journaled my cycle and symptoms below:

Helping my body get healthier -
- Been on prenatal vitamins for 2 months (the honest company brand)
- Cut out all caffeine (coffee and soda).

OPK -
- Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Test - past couple of cycles have been 28 days, so I based my test start day on a 28 day cycle. The leaflet says for 28 day cycle to start testing on cd8. I started testing on cd11 because I had ordered my OPK on Amazon (the 2 month supply one) and it only arrived on cd10. I received a blank face up until cd15 when I received a solid smiley. BD - 2 days before, day of, and morning after. DH has been traveling quite a bit the rest of the month so not much bd after that. I really did not think this month would be successful because of that. Btw, I did not receive any flashing smiley any day before the solid smiley. Not sure if this is normal for some.

Implantation? -
8dpo-11dpo - lights cramping / dull achy, pressure in the lower mid section. I've never experienced this before.
8dpo - very light pink spotting. I noticed it after dtd and thought it was because of the deed. Looking back, this could've been implantation bleeding.
13dpo/cd28 - BFP on the FRER. The line wasn't super dark but it was noticable and it appeared almost right away.
14dpo/cd29 - BFP on the clearblue digital.

I will keep you ladies posted on the happenings and check back on you. I really want to see every single one if you get a BFP. Please keep this thread going. I definitely appreciated all the thoughts and hearing about your experiences, and the support we have for each other have been tremendous. To you all, ton of

 

[Future Mom]

Congratulations Anshi and good luck!!!

 

[oldermom1975]

Hello lovely ladies, well it looks like this "old lady" got a BFP!! I'm trying my very best to temper my excitement until I go to my Dr visit to confirm.

I have journaled my cycle and symptoms below:

Helping my body get healthier -
- Been on prenatal vitamins for 2 months (the honest company brand)
- Cut out all caffeine (coffee and soda).

OPK -
- Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Test - past couple of cycles have been 28 days, so I based my test start day on a 28 day cycle. The leaflet says for 28 day cycle to start testing on cd8. I started testing on cd11 because I had ordered my OPK on Amazon (the 2 month supply one) and it only arrived on cd10. I received a blank face up until cd15 when I received a solid smiley. BD - 2 days before, day of, and morning after. DH has been traveling quite a bit the rest of the month so not much bd after that. I really did not think this month would be successful because of that. Btw, I did not receive any flashing smiley any day before the solid smiley. Not sure if this is normal for some.

Implantation? -
8dpo-11dpo - lights cramping / dull achy, pressure in the lower mid section. I've never experienced this before.
8dpo - very light pink spotting. I noticed it after dtd and thought it was because of the deed. Looking back, this could've been implantation bleeding.
13dpo/cd28 - BFP on the FRER. The line wasn't super dark but it was noticable and it appeared almost right away.
14dpo/cd29 - BFP on the clearblue digital.

I will keep you ladies posted on the happenings and check back on you. I really want to see every single one if you get a BFP. Please keep this thread going. I definitely appreciated all the thoughts and hearing about your experiences, and the support we have for each other have been tremendous. To you all, ton of

Woohoo Ahnshi!!!

 

[Blueshoney]

OMG Congratulations Ahnshi!!! I am so happy for you!

 

[ERosePW]

Wow Ahnshi, that is amazing news!!! A big congrats to you and your DH! It's nice to hear someone our age get a BFP after only two cycles, that's so great! GL to you!

 

[Future Mom]

BFN this morning but I'm only 11 dpo AND two days ago I think I may have had implantation bleeding!!! Only a tiny amount of very pale drops. I'll test again when af is due on Tuesday.

 

[terripeachy]

Congratulations Ahnshi!!! That is such exciting news. I'm so happy for you!!

 

[ERosePW]

BFN this morning but I'm only 11 dpo AND two days ago I think I may have had implantation bleeding!!! Only a tiny amount of very pale drops. I'll test again when af is due on Tuesday.

Sounds promising to me, Future Mom! Fingers crossed!

 

[Ahnshi]

BFN this morning but I'm only 11 dpo AND two days ago I think I may have had implantation bleeding!!! Only a tiny amount of very pale drops. I'll test again when af is due on Tuesday.

GL Future Mom!

 

[Future Mom]

Thanks Ladies, but just arrived. The good news is that now I get to test on Christmas Day!!! Please, Santa bring me a BFP!!!

 

[L.Ann.V]

Congratulations Ahnshi!
...and thanks for the stats. It's good to know what to expect. I'm so happy for you

 

[ERosePW]

Thanks Ladies, but just arrived. The good news is that now I get to test on Christmas Day!!! Please, Santa bring me a BFP!!!

Oh darn, sorry to hear that! But you're right, Christmas will be a better surprise anyway. That's my test date too, although I bet I end up caving and testing on Christmas Eve! Lol

 

[tryfor2]

Congrats Ahnshi!! How wonderful. And in just two cycles--way to go!

I'm sorry, Future Mom. I wish you the best of luck for next cycle.

 

[Blueshoney]

BFN this morning but I'm only 11 dpo AND two days ago I think I may have had implantation bleeding!!! Only a tiny amount of very pale drops. I'll test again when af is due on Tuesday.

Fingers crossed for you! I don't think a BFP shows up until at least 3 days after implantation.

 

[oldermom1975]

Thanks Ladies, but just arrived. The good news is that now I get to test on Christmas Day!!! Please, Santa bring me a BFP!!!

Sorry, lady! It bites when our bodies psyche us out.
December is our month!

 

[booger76]

Happy Thanksgiving Ladies
Month 1 for me was not preventing, but not really trying either. That's because in the back of my head I really thought I would get pregnant right away. My parents raised a responsible (paranoid) daughter ...and they had me convinced the first time I had unprotected sex I'd be pregnant. Ha-ha! I wish.
I tend to go over my chart a couple times a day and pay attention to every cramp, mood swing, etc. and track it religiously. I don't really temp either. Peeing on an ovulation stick every morning is enough for me at the moment.
I'm a planner in my day job as well, so trying to control something I logically know I have no control over, drives you a bit batty.
AF due for me the 2nd week of December, right before my work holiday party. If she shows at the beginning of the week, I will be having a couple drinks at the end of the week... but if not, I'm already thinking up the excuses of why I won't be drinking with my coworkers at the party

I seemed to think it would happen right away too! Ha! We even waited a month or two after we got married this summer to start trying because I didn't want to be "too" pregnant on our honeymoon in February. So silly of me....

Good luck - I hope this is your month!