October Sticky Beans!

[BostonLover89]

Sorry about AF cupcake but I would agree, in a way it's nice to really get to know your body and cycles while TTC. I would also agree with todmommy, making a doctors appointment wouldn't be a bad idea... At least with you regular OBGYN just to address the concern and see where to go from there. Hopefully this next cycle will result in you much deserved BFP!

 

[PnutProtector]

only on BnB are we happy to see vomiting, sore boobs, and exhaustion.

I CAN TOTALLY SEE LINES on the ICs BLACK! Such a pretty FRER!

So sorry that AF got you cupcake. But that just means you can start fresh next cycle. FX it’s a better one.

Woot for solid smiley! Get your BD on todmommy!



AFM, still no progression on the OPKs. Not expecting anything at this point to be honest. I’m thinking of just stopping them cause it’s only frustrating me more and more. BUT I am still have these little pinchy cramps in lower ab. At first I thought it was gas, I tooted still crampy hours later. Then I thought maybe constipation. NOPE. Still cramp today. AND OH SO TIRED. I slept a total of 23 hours in the past 2 days. Temp did rise a bit this morning though.

 

[Blackrain90]

Pnut is CD23 a possibility?

 

[PnutProtector]

That's what I was thinking really. With my darkest OPK being on CD21 it would make sense.

 

[Blackrain90]

Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for ya!!

 

[BostonLover89]

Pnut, I started my OPKS really early too this cycle, I'm not very far along, only cd 9, but I think this might have been a mistake lol I'm already frustrated at the obvious negs.

Black, so happy for you, that FRER shows up really well! Worth the money!!!

Afm, cd 9.... Twiddling my thumbs until O. Going a bit nuts since this is an important cycle!!

Has anyone else thought about cute thanksgiving / Christmas pregnancy announcements?! I can't peel myself away from Pinterest.

 

[todmommy4568]

Pnut I agree cd 23 looks like a good possibility.

Boston when do you normally O, I started mine at cd9 too knowing that I don't normally O until 18/19 but I just like peeing on things

I think I will be too scared to think about announcements. I have a clotting disorder that increases risk for me and baby pretty much all the way through pregnancy and increased risk of still birth due to higher possibility of clots in the cord. I was already consulting with ob with last months chemical and I am sure he will be wonderful once I get my sticky but just worried about telling too many people. That being said I am sure there are some super cute ideas, especially for Christmas! What are your favorites??

O'ing now from left side, I can feel my little egg making her way out soo excited! lol Only weird thing is even though I am getting obvious pains on the left I am also getting some weird niggly pains on the right

 

[Angel5000]

I haven't started thinking about announcements. I'm sure I'll be a nervous wreck until then, just because I keep thinking about everything that could go wrong. :/ Maybe once I reach Xmas I'll stop being so nervous!

todmommy, that sounds so scary! FX that you get your sticky this month and everything goes well the whole time!!!

 

[PnutProtector]

Thanks ladies. OK. I put the pos OPK on the CD21 so lets see if my temps keep rising and if FF gives me crosshairs.

Boston - I only started early because FF kept predicting O super early in my cycle. I didn’t want to miss it. But it’s CD24 and no “real” positive OPK, so therein lies my frustration with them. If we don’t catch the eggy this cycle, i’m going to switch brands from Clinical Guard to CVS and see if that helps.

As far as announcements go, I was thinking of sending my parents a Binky in the mail. They are currently away on a cruise for 2 weeks. What an awesome package to come back to huh? But at Christmas for the rest of my family, I dunno. There are so many great ideas on pinterest.


I’m thinking of trying Vitex for next cycle if we’re out this cycle. Thoughts?

 

[todmommy4568]

Thanks Angel! I didn't know about it when I got pregnant with DS and he is perfectly healthy and I only had one clot in my leg during his pregnancy. I am on a daily baby aspirin now which should help thin my blood out for implantation and reduce risks for me and baby then they will probably put me on a daily heparin injection once I get past 6 weeks or so. So all in all quite manageable if it is handled correctly and in a timely manner.

Pnut FX'd that your temps keep rising!

 

[Blackrain90]

I am going to have my son (2 years old) tell my parents.

 

[PnutProtector]

OMG how cute will that be? I've thought about making a sign to set in front of our dogs to post on facebook and instagram. It would say they are going to be big brothers.

 

[BostonLover89]

Todmommy- I typically O anywhere between cd 16-19 which is awful for me considering my cycles have been getting shorter and shorter, last one was 27 and O’d on the 19th. I’m testing early because I am really hoping the soy isos and V-b6 is going to help me either O earlier or lengthen my LP. Annnnd, I like to pee on things too! Gives me something to do! I’m sorry to hear about your troubles, I understand why you would be apprehencive to announce. I think its amazing that you can feel when you are O-ing. I never have.

Pnut- That would be the best package ever! I also like the doggy idea! I was thinking about doing something similar for the social media announcement!

 

[Angel5000]

Pnut Are your cycles typically abnormal, or long, or late O? I use Vitex and it made a huge difference in my cycles. I went from very long cycles, with a very late O (O around CD28-29, with cycles being 36-40 days long) to having a 27 day regular cycle with O around CD15-16. I also use B6 to lengthen LP but the Vitex shortened my cycle before I added the B6 so I attribute most of the regulation to Vitex. I personally use Gaia brand, which I buy on Amazon, and I prefer it over the Solaray brand that I was using before.


As for social media....I love the Dog idea. I have 2 minpins that I have had since they were very little (one of them was 5 weeks old when I Rescued her) and I adore my "puppies" (who are actually 8 years old now) so I have considered doing something with them. Just not sure what.

 

[BostonLover89]

Angel, I just started using B6 (as well as soy isos)... I know it can take some time for these things to actually start making a difference but I am putting all my faith in them that they will make me O before DH leaves for his trip and that I'll get a longer LP.

I've thought about Vitex, well my mom thought about it for me, but I am nervous about taking so many different things. I guess if I'm out this cycle I'll look into it more! I definitely don't want a shorter cycle, if anything, I need a longer one!

 

[Blackrain90]

B6 worked first month I used it when ttc my son, but this time when I tried it pushed my O day back 10 days later. I would generally ovulate somewhere around day 21, with a 6-7 day LP. One month on vitex and I ovulated CD17 with 12 day LP, this cycle I ovulated CD15. So if those things don't work for you I would recommend vitex!

 

[BostonLover89]

Oh wow! That's a huge difference! I'll definitely look into that if AF comes. UGH, I wish time would go by faster!

 

[PnutProtector]

I've always had somewhat irregular cycles. But coming off the IUD I'm not sure. First two were 34 day cycles, but I have no idea when/if I O'd. I did a little research on the Vitex, and it's supposed to help increase LH and stuff. So maybe I'll get a real positive on my OPKs next cycle if we're out this one.

Thanks for the input!

 

[Lawes1987]

I'm now 9 dpo and getting little pains on my left side. CF is still creamy and sticky.

I'm not sure when to test. The Ovia App wants me to test on the 9th, the day after AF. I want to test the day before AF is due, the 7th. But now I've seen Blacks success I wanna test!! Lol. How do I hold out?

What's a Frer btw? I haven't heard that term before.

October is a very sad month for me, I lost my first baby and my dad in October. Id love a happy memory of October.

 

[BostonLover89]

Lawes- I’m so sorry for your losses, I hope you get a BFP so you have a very very positive memory for Oct! FRER is the First Response Early Results pregnancy test. They are supposed to work up to 6 days before your missed period. A lot of people get very early positives from these gems, they are just a tad expensive.