Not Knowing Whether I'm Ovulating or Not is so Frustrating :'(

[ImSoTired]

Girls I think this is cd1 for me. I began spotting lightly but it's red and I have lots of cramps. Obviously I'm disappointed it's not a bfp but hell, after 72 days, I'll gladly welcome af! So I guess the good news is, 1)I'm not broken, 2)I really did ovulate, and 3) I get to try again in January! Wouldn't a Sept/Oct baby be great!? That would be a great anniversary gift for dh and I! Keep your fx for me that my next cycle is NORMAL and it results in my bfp! Now I just gotta sit back and wait to start bleeding. Ugg. I almost forgot what this felt like!

 

[cmarie33]

Aww ImSoTired. What a mixture of emotions! At least if it is af, like you say, at least you get to try again now! xxxxx

 

[ImSoTired]

Thanks cmarie. It's kinda sad, but I'm excited. Now I hafta figure out how I'm going to start temping without waking up dh. I'm sooo hoping for a normal length cycle this time...like 35 days or so!

By the way, good luck! I hope you caught your egg!

 

[cmarie33]

Hehe so do I! There are 3 people pregnant at work, possibly 4. Im over the moon for them but hope its my turn soon.
Make sure you use opks from quite early on- as I've learned that one long cycle doesn't mean your next will be long! xxx

 

[ameeann]

eeee Imsotired thats such good news!!! even if it's not a bfp, it's one step closer to getting one

okay you know what, I want a bit of a rant . . .
I know I shouldn't be complaining and I AM NOT taking this pregnancy for granted (that's not aimed at you, it's aimed at any above karma )

but I honestly am soo bloated, all the time, like I borrowed some of my mum's jean's size 16, i'm usually a 12/14 and Ive had to unbutton them because it's not comfortable to have them closed! lol!!
usually at the beginning of the day it's not that bad but as the day get's on it gets worse :/

I'm still having dull aches/ twinges/ light af cramps . . . constantly, like 80% of the time, I know they're happening for a good reason, but it's quite tiring and them plus the bloat just makes you feel ugh!!

I realllyyy don't mean to complain, I'm greatful even for the negative thing's that come with it because I know they're all there for a good reason but blaaahhhh haha

sorry for my rant ladies to all!!

 

[ImSoTired]

Thanks ameeann. Now I hafta figure out how to temp without waking dh up. That is my next problem but I'm still so happy I'm not broken.

lol! I think it's normal between the hormones and the symptoms that you be a bit upset and uncomfortable. I know you aren't taking it for granted but the cramps probably won't last your whole pregnancy. You have the right to complain a bit now and then. Nobody said pregnancy felt great physically. Hope you feel better soon!

 

[ImSoTired]

cmarie- I'm going to star using opks once a day 2 weeks from today and use 2 on days when I get a dark line. I've got to figure out how I'm going to temp without waking up my husband because I wake up before him 3 days a week and I don't want him to be miserable. I'm thinking I'm going to sleep with my cell phone to wake me up. My alarm clock is across the room because we don't have night tables, so I can't let the alarm go off and not get up to turn it off without him waking up. I'm going to put the thermometer in my pillowcase. lol. It's a strange situation.

 

[ameeann]

thanks hun

and yeh a phone alarm sounds good to me! thats what i did!

 

[cmarie33]

My friend was really bloated in the first few weeks too ameean, but it soon went.
ImSoTired I think I'll have to do the same as you! xx

 

[ImSoTired]

Ugg cd2! So dh worked 16 hours yesterday! He was exhausted. I told him I finally got af and he said good, he's happy I'm getting back to normal. And I am getting back to normal! My hair is falling out less, my acne is clearing, and I'm losing weight. I'm also just feeling better, not quite as down, definately not as stressed the last 2 or 3 days. So I told him, It's time to try for a baby this month! And he said Haven't we been already? We have but this month I've got the preseed and the opks and temping at all. I'm hoping I didn't scare him off by telling him all of this. I think I'm still going to keep it a bit of a secret and not tell him days I get pos opks and stuff. That way he won't feel pressured. I don't know, just thought I would talk about it.

 

[Mrs. JSH]

No worries, ameeann, we know you don't take it for granted. Just cause it's something you really want doesn't mean it's going to be easy! I can't imagine what it's going to feel like being pregnant, but I doubt it's going to be all happiness and glowing all the time. I really want a baby but I'm really nervous about the side effects of pregnancy, the wait gain, the labor, all of it! So don't feel bad. Being uncomfortable doesn't mean you aren't happy or are taking it for granted. And you can always vent to us

Good luck cmarie33!! I hope you caught your egg but even if not, at least you know you are on the right path.

imsotired I am very happy for you that you got af and are getting ready to start fresh! Now you can just enjoy the holidays and look forward to next month and your next chance to try again

As for me, nothing really to report. Haven't got any more spotting or anything since last week, so now I'm just planning to wait about 4-6 weeks to see if I get my period, and if I don't then I will contact the doctor and see about bloodwork and anything else we need to do. For now I'm just going to relax and enjoy the holidays with the hubby, cause who knows what next year will bring, it might not be just the two of us anymore... I'm just going to have some drinks, enjoy some good food and company, and in January I'm going to start being a little more serious about ttc - eating healthier, cut down on the alcoholic drinks (the past few weeks I've had a drink or two every night cause I knew I wasn't pregnant and was stressed out from work), and I think I'm going to start doing yoga. I think they have dvd's that are specifically to help fertility so I'm going to look into that. I'm confident that next year will bring great things for all of us, and so I'm just excited for it to get here!

 

[cmarie33]

Mrs JSH glad to hear you're going to enjoy the holidays. I'll be drinking very little so it better be worth my while! Lol!

Still got slightly sore nipples, and mild af like cramps today. Said I wouldn't symptom spot but I can't help it! xx

 

[ImSoTired]

Mrs JSH- Thanks, I'm happy I finally got af too and I am also going to try and enjoy the holidays (as much as I can being on a diet and all). I'm really looking forward to getting pregnant in 2012 also! It's so exciting!I have a good feeling about next year. Even next month!

I hope that everything goes well with you. I think that all the spotting was maybe just a light period and I hope your next period is more normal, as I do mine!Good luck with your job and ttc in the new year! I hope you have a great holiday season!

 

[Sparkle12]

HI laides,
wow I have a week away and such a lot has happened, just been trying to catch up with it all.

Ameeann - so glad it went well at the docs - I am sure you will have a range of midwifes before your time comes so try not to stress about the one you've got so far. My BF had bad bloating the first month but it went after week 7 so try not to worry, although it is a pain for you. Tell OH to get used to the mood swings! lol

Imsotired - go news about AF arriving. Hopefully the next cycle will be much shorter until you get back to normal. You never know it might be a lucky start to the New Year.

Mrs JSH - I really hope you enjoy spending some quality time with the hubby over the hols. Keep us updated.

Cmarie - WHOOP WHOOP - a positive. I am soooooooo pleased for you. Good job you do those tests early - A POAS is actually a good thing. I have everything crossed for you hon.

AFM - I went to visit DH on wed and took advantage (very quietly as at in-laws, felt like I was back at college!! lol) Had nothing on test until this morning very dark line!!!! So excitied as it is the first time anything has ever come up on the tests. DH arrives back this evening and I am going to jump on him as soon as he walks through the front door. Hopefully we haven't missed the boat.

If I don't catch up with you all over the weekend I hope you have an amazing Christmas. Its been brilliant having you to chat to over the past couple of months. Thanks.

Big hugs to you all

 

[cmarie33]

Yay for the very dark line! Perfect timing for you too! I'm still poas just in case I didn't ov, thought I've had af like cramps so I'm assuming they've been ov pains.

Have an amazing christmas everyone. Hope Santa has heard our wishes! xxx

 

[ImSoTired]

Merry Christmas to all of my friends here on BnB! I hope you enjoy your holiday!xoxo

 

[ameeann]

Happy Christmas for tomorrow lovely ladies

Thank you all for all the lovely support you've all given me over the past few months!

I hope Santa brings you all exactly what you want and more!!

 

[cmarie33]

Merry Christmas ladies! Wasn't going to come on here today, but I had to share my news. Not a bfp yet but my oh proposed this morning! Was such a lovely surprise! Hope you're having a great day xxx

 

[Sparkle12]

Merry Christmas ladies! Wasn't going to come on here today, but I had to share my news. Not a bfp yet but my oh proposed this morning! Was such a lovely surprise! Hope you're having a great day xxx

WOW!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS - that is brilliant news.

So pleased for you. Now you just need a BFP in the New Year and it would be amazing. This is the longest 2WW ever.

Sparkle.xxxx

P.S are you drinking over crimbo - i have a bit but then feel really guilty!!!

 

[cmarie33]

Thanks Sparkle! I'm made up. I've had bits to drink but not loads. I feel guilty after I've had something, think I'm 6dpo tomorrow but then again don't want to spend Xmas and my birthday not drinking and then end uP with bfn anyway! Have you had a good day? xx