October Sticky Beans!

[todmommy4568]

Angel - I had the black flex up until now and still loved the black

Boston - Completely agree, something to keep our minds off of it and be excited about definitely helps!

Cupcake - I found that after I got a fitbit I was a lot more conscious about my activity level, so it might be worth it to get it! And I always love having new fitbit friends . The reason I have to wait is because I have an internship from September-December next fall which is the only thing standing between me and my social work license so I don't want to give birth in the middle of it and mess things up I am almost worried about starting in 7 months because if we got pregnant the first month I would be due in February and I will be doing my internship with social services and I'm not sure if I want to be that pregnant and risk getting pushed, kicked, etc. (it is kind of a rough area, plus people tend to get upset when social workers show up at their homes)

 

[todmommy4568]

Well AF just arrived. Now I really need some help, I am already starting to talk myself out of taking a break this month. EDD would be July 24th which would give me about a month home before starting my internship. I have family and friends in the town I will be doing my internship in so I know I would have someone to take baby even though it is a couple weeks early, just wondering if that is really a good idea to only give myself a months time frame before going back to work basically?? I'm sure if I had to take the first two weeks off of my internship I could but it wouldn't be ideal. What do you guys think??

 

[krissie328]

Tod- I replied to another thread but didn't address this. I started my internship when ds was 6 weeks old. I found it very hard. I was trying to adjust to being a mom and learning a new position. With that you do have one baby already so that would be less of a stressor. But also consider if the new one arrives late that is that much less time you would have.

On the other hand I also understand the urge. I guess you can always try and if it happens it was meant to.

So sorry af showed.

 

[Angel5000]

Well AF just arrived. Now I really need some help, I am already starting to talk myself out of taking a break this month. EDD would be July 24th which would give me about a month home before starting my internship. I have family and friends in the town I will be doing my internship in so I know I would have someone to take baby even though it is a couple weeks early, just wondering if that is really a good idea to only give myself a months time frame before going back to work basically?? I'm sure if I had to take the first two weeks off of my internship I could but it wouldn't be ideal. What do you guys think??

Sounds like you are in the same boat I am. If I try this month, I will end up with EDD late July, which would give me a month before I have to start back to work. I'm going to go ahead and try, but I do know that my friends who have given birth have said that going back to work in 6 weeks was pretty hard.

I really want to tell you to keep trying. 7 months is a really long time! But I also know how scary/dangerous/crazy social work can be for a pregnant woman (I have friends who are social workers). I think that you have to determine whether a month to six weeks is really enough time to physically recover from giving birth and be ready to take on a full time internship.

 

[todmommy4568]

I love the thread so much for the sheer amount of support A decision has been made, actually one that wasn't even an option We will not be taking a break. I decided to call my stepmom on this one, love her to death and she can always add some new perspectives for me. Basically her response was don't stop trying because if I take a break for 7 months and it takes another year after that to fall pregnant I will be a basket case. And she pointed out that in the history of internships I will probably not be the first one to give birth during an internship if that is what happens. My internship is based off of hours so if I end up taking time off there is always the option of extra hours put in before or after the birth or an extension to finish my hours.

 

[Angel5000]

Your step mom sounds like a smart woman!! A similar argument was given to me about stopping: I won't be the first teacher to miss the first few weeks of school from pregnancy. And if I am genuinely worried about their education I can mar video lessons to keep them up to date.

I'm so glad you are going to keep to keep trying. Only partly because you are hilarious and I love having you around!!

 

[krissie328]

Yay! I am excited to keep trying with you ladies. I talked to dh about taking a break and he was firmly in the camp of not doing it. We were ltttc with ds and wanted a smaller age gap so we are going to keep trying.

 

[BostonLover89]

Todmommy yes! For the sake of your sanity I agree with your stepmom! Sorry about AF but at least you can start this new cycle! Fx for you in November!

I'm still cramping pretty bad so AF will probably be here soon. Definitely looking forward to knowing if we are out or not this cycle. Waiting is making me more irritated than anything.

 

[todmommy4568]

Lol thanks ladies! Always nice to feel wanted

Boston - hoping you get some answers. Definitely know how it is waiting for the witch, unfortunately sometimes she just needs to show

 

[mrscletus]

I am pretty sure I am out this month.. After that wonderful OPK.. Nothing! That's right, no Going to be over here for my own pity party for the night. I will catch up with girls tomorrow.. I'm just defeated.

 

[Angel5000]

I am pretty sure I am out this month.. After that wonderful OPK.. Nothing! That's right, no Going to be over here for my own pity party for the night. I will catch up with girls tomorrow.. I'm just defeated.

You DTD on CD8, if you O'd on CD10 there's still a chance.

 

[MsRipple]

todsmommy so sorry about Af. But sounds like you got some good advice!

cupcakehave a great trip!
ivska def time for some opks
mrscletus sex two days before o, you are still in!

Cd 8 for me. Unless I ovulate on the earlier side this may not be a great cycle for me timing wise. Holding off on evening primrose oil this time as I believe it pushed my o back

 

[55comet555]

Look ladies!!!!!!!!!! And before you start yelling at me yes I know it's blue dye. I just got tired of the very faint positive pink ones. And yes! I know I'm not supposed to take them apart. Haha. Even hubby sees it and he never sees them. There is definitely color! And to just make sure it wasn't an evap. I dipped it in water and it stayed! (Before I took it apart)

 

[Blackrain90]

Yay !! Hopefully it gets darker in the coming days!

 

[55comet555]

Yay !! Hopefully it gets darker in the coming days!

thanks! I'm still really nervous that they are false and ill start period soon.

 

[cupcake.]

Todmommy, Glad you'll keep trying and won't leave us! I feel like we have to keep this thread until every single one of us gets pregnant! No one will be excused

Mrscletus, you're not out I know it's frustrating when you miss the most fertile day/s, but you DTD CD8 and with Ovulation on CD10 you still have a good shot.

AFM, temps are still about the same level, tiny bit on the verge of rising i think. Decided to use the adjusted temp for yesterdays temp because such a harsh drop depressed me haha Way to go for having an honest, reliable chart
I am a bit worried that my temps seem to hover around at the cover line. So i hope tomorrow's temp is even higher and after that i have a couple days off temping anyway.
But i do notice my breasts feel a bit sore and definitely heavier than pre O, and also yesterday after exercising I noticed a lot of creamy CM so I feel like my hormones are doing what their supposed to after O, which is the important thing.

 

[jalilma]

Said I wasn't going to test early... Tested early anyway... BFN... Kinda bummed out.. Still holding onto a slim chance that maybe the $store tests I got aren't sensitive enough ... And there's a chance.. But I'm just a touch sad this morning.

 

[cupcake.]

Said I wasn't going to test early... Tested early anyway... BFN... Kinda bummed out.. Still holding onto a slim chance that maybe the $store tests I got aren't sensitive enough ... And there's a chance.. But I'm just a touch sad this morning.

I'm sorry, those damn BFNs are never fun to see.
FX it was just too early and you'll get your BFP in a couple days

 

[cscbeth8421]

Happy Monday ladies!

Todmommy- im so sorry af came. Witch! Sounds like your MIL is a wise woman! That is awesome you have such a great, open, relationship with her!

COmet- FINGERS CROSSED!

Jalilma- you're not out yet!

Cupcake- How are you feeling about this cycle? Awesome solid CH's! Your chart looks awesome!

AFM, still feeling good. Bloat here and there, slightly sensitive/sore nipples, super tired at night but that is about it. With my son i was eating pickles and anything pickled from the moment i found out i was pregnant. This time around, i want all sweet and savory. (bacon, cupcakes, bacon cheeseburger...mmmmmm) Not that im eating all this stuff, but it's just different. Still super nervous about the ultrasound next week. So worried there wont be a heartbeat. Fingers crossed. My ultrasound is Friday oct 30th mid morning. My parents are coming to visit that day. I havent told them i am pregnant, so i am really hoping that i will have some good news when they are here. But im also nervous that if there is no heartbeat, then i will be in a terribly sad mood for their visit. But i guess they are my parents, they will give me the support i need should i be down in the dumps. Took another test this morning with 3rd morning urine, the test line was blaring before the control line was even wet! so that was nice!

 

[cupcake.]

Happy Monday ladies!

Todmommy- im so sorry af came. Witch! Sounds like your MIL is a wise woman! That is awesome you have such a great, open, relationship with her!

COmet- FINGERS CROSSED!

Jalilma- you're not out yet!

Cupcake- How are you feeling about this cycle? Awesome solid CH's! Your chart looks awesome!

AFM, still feeling good. Bloat here and there, slightly sensitive/sore nipples, super tired at night but that is about it. With my son i was eating pickles and anything pickled from the moment i found out i was pregnant. This time around, i want all sweet and savory. (bacon, cupcakes, bacon cheeseburger...mmmmmm) Not that im eating all this stuff, but it's just different. Still super nervous about the ultrasound next week. So worried there wont be a heartbeat. Fingers crossed. My ultrasound is Friday oct 30th mid morning. My parents are coming to visit that day. I havent told them i am pregnant, so i am really hoping that i will have some good news when they are here. But im also nervous that if there is no heartbeat, then i will be in a terribly sad mood for their visit. But i guess they are my parents, they will give me the support i need should i be down in the dumps. Took another test this morning with 3rd morning urine, the test line was blaring before the control line was even wet! so that was nice!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed everything will be alright at your appointment But i'm sure it will be

I'm still feeling quite positive about this cycle. I mean, I did say in the beginning of it that this is going to be my lucky cycle and I'm still just assuming it will be haha
But from ovulating early, to that blaring positive OPK i had and our perfect BD timing, I feel like this cycle was just so much in our favor. I'm a tiny bit worried about my temps being quite low for post Ovulation, but maybe they'll just rise slowly.
All in all, this cycle just felt different and I really really hope it'll result in a BFP. I would definitely be crushed if it won't, but for now I'm feeling very hopeful and positive about it.