Please, August, do not taunt- it's BFPs that we want!

[HWPG]

Frsttime are you temping? Cause I think that is the best way to know whats going on in your cycle/body. (sorry, no pregnancy, can't help there).

 

[frsttimemama]

Yes, I'm temping, but I only started on Thursday so I don't have much to go by.

 

[jury3]

Sonia-Yes I will be with that bad principal lol I probably won't see her more than once a week and it's her last year before retiring...so I'm hoping I won't have to deal with her much. She's also on the radar for all the trouble she's caused, so I think she's going to be on her best behavior.

Nichole-I agree with Sonia about the food...I've noticed it seems to help if I eat a little something and make sure to drink a lot.

 

[HWPG]

Even though you just started, you'll be able to tell something. What I mean is, your temps now, if the spotting is indeed af or your body's way of resetting, will be "low" compared to after you ovulate. Really, though, there is nothing pointing for or against ovulating in 14 days. That is something none of us can give you advice on. You're going to have to pay attention to your secondary signs - cm and stuff. But we're here for any questions or venting or anything!

 

[mommyxofxone]

I used a ferning microscope and I loved it. This past cycle I put a dab of DHs boys on there and saw them swimming all around.

that's so cool!!!! dh would think i was a freak.

Rachel, I had cramping and back aches when I was pregnant with my son. Since my cycles were so irregular, that's actual what made me test. I honestly though I was about to start. It's really scary for a long time, but try to relax as best you can and hang in there. It will get better the farther you go. Every single day was a little victory for me, and I was always SUPER excited for Mondays because it was another week along. Silly, I know, but oh well! Oh gosh, I can't wait for that again!

And, mommyxofxone, thank you. I'm not strong all the time, but I sure try. We were blessed to have a great group of family and friends to help us through this time, and I am SO blessed to have such an amazing, strong, positive, supportive husband, too, which helps. I'm going back to work tomorrow so I'm kind of anxious about that. I've been in a few times to visit, but it's kinda scary going back to work for some reason. I don't know why. The people I work with are wonderful.. probably because I know that there will be tears, and I don't want to cry anymore. Bustin' out the water proof mascara in the a.m.!

oh man, i would have a hard time seeing ANYONE for a while, and probably would be curled up in bed. seriously.

Is it normal for AF to be lighter after having been pregnant? I've been spotting since yesterday afternoon, not heavy at all. Usually I would have started full force by now. I'm a little confused and a little nervous. Maybe it isn't AF.. maybe it's just spotting. I hate having no idea what my body is up to. And, assuming that this is AF, and assuming that it's a "regular" cycle, (Yeah, I know, lots of assuming here!), should I expect to ovulate approximately around day 14?

depends on the lady. my friend said she gushed like she just gave birth for the first few. My other friend said her body gave her heavier more painful ones than before baby.

mine have become slightly easier to bare, not quite as painful. And my heavy day has gone from day 4, to day 2 now. and it's definitely not as heavy as it was before having dd.

 

[frsttimemama]

Mirolee, thanks! I'll keep temping, and waiting, and trying to be patient. Story of my life these days!

I used a ferning microscope and I loved it. This past cycle I put a dab of DHs boys on there and saw them swimming all around.

that's so cool!!!! dh would think i was a freak.

Rachel, I had cramping and back aches when I was pregnant with my son. Since my cycles were so irregular, that's actual what made me test. I honestly though I was about to start. It's really scary for a long time, but try to relax as best you can and hang in there. It will get better the farther you go. Every single day was a little victory for me, and I was always SUPER excited for Mondays because it was another week along. Silly, I know, but oh well! Oh gosh, I can't wait for that again!

And, mommyxofxone, thank you. I'm not strong all the time, but I sure try. We were blessed to have a great group of family and friends to help us through this time, and I am SO blessed to have such an amazing, strong, positive, supportive husband, too, which helps. I'm going back to work tomorrow so I'm kind of anxious about that. I've been in a few times to visit, but it's kinda scary going back to work for some reason. I don't know why. The people I work with are wonderful.. probably because I know that there will be tears, and I don't want to cry anymore. Bustin' out the water proof mascara in the a.m.!

oh man, i would have a hard time seeing ANYONE for a while, and probably would be curled up in bed. seriously.

Is it normal for AF to be lighter after having been pregnant? I've been spotting since yesterday afternoon, not heavy at all. Usually I would have started full force by now. I'm a little confused and a little nervous. Maybe it isn't AF.. maybe it's just spotting. I hate having no idea what my body is up to. And, assuming that this is AF, and assuming that it's a "regular" cycle, (Yeah, I know, lots of assuming here!), should I expect to ovulate approximately around day 14?

depends on the lady. my friend said she gushed like she just gave birth for the first few. My other friend said her body gave her heavier more painful ones than before baby.

mine have become slightly easier to bare, not quite as painful. And my heavy day has gone from day 4, to day 2 now. and it's definitely not as heavy as it was before having dd.

We worked really hard to get out and about and stay busy and somewhat social as much as I could tolerate. If not for my hubby, I probably would be curled up in bed hiding from the world, too! He has been my saving grace in the whole experience, truly. As for AF, still not heavy. Just spotting type flow.. so I wait to see what happens! I was so excited thinking things might be getting back to normal!

 

[goldstns]

So Sorry I have been MIA! Grandma was in town. Anyways, can someone give me cliff notes since we started this month?

Rachel- I did see the AWESOME beta numbers...congrats!!!!

Intro:
Hello to all the new ladies, I hope you enjoy this fast moving but supportive thread. We are here for you! AFM, after many months of fear of fertility issues and 2 days before we were going to start IVF, we found out we were PREGGERS! Before finding out we were preggo, we found out I suffer with high prolactin which effected my cycles and I have been put on meds (when not preggo). DH was told he had 0-2% morph. Well we made it through the rough/stressful times! We just found out we are due for a baby girl around Jan 18th.

Now a jump to current times: It has been a Heck of an amazing week. Mom (who has been laid off end of May and is in the process of splitting with my verbally abusive dad and who has moved in with DH and I since all this started) just accepted a job and starts a week from Monday. She is praying/hopping to have enough money to move into her own apt by Nov 1st. She has to finish paying off her half of the other place (where dad is living) until end of Sept. Then save 1 month for a deposit on her own place. I hope it all works for her! DH's government job has been posted and he applied to it on Friday. It should be off the internet by Tuesday and hopefully in the next month they will have him hired as a full time Government employee. Which means raise for him, AMAZING insurance (my co-work just had a baby a year ago and said she paid LESS then $200 with the insurance to deliver her baby!!) and HOPEFULLY a secure job. As you all know this week we found out we are having a baby girl.... however, baby was sleeping during our ultrasound and we had LOTS of trouble getting the legs "open" to see, but the ultrasound person said girl.... so I hope he was right because we are going to start the painting and registering this week! Last but not least.... we sold the problem child (AKA the CAR!!!!)!!! And we got a brand new 2013 VW passat! No longer do we have to wonder if the car will turn on when we get into it. Also, the car is sooo big and fits a car seat and stroller so nicely! Well last thing to put the icing on the cake will be when DH gets the job all set up! Oh ya, and I got a tiny raise at work too (maybe like $80/month).

 

[frsttimemama]

Eek! Today is the day that "everything goes back to normal". I'm ready for this day to be over. Ha. On another note, it is AF. She's so well timed.. I have been staying home all day for WEEKS.. and shows when I have to work. That's her for ya though! I guess I will just be thankful for a fresh start, although Fertility Friend is calculating my "fertile window" to be the 4 days that my hubby will be out of town later this month.. like 4 hours away so it's not like I can just go visit. Maybe it will adjust between now and then. Not giving up hope before I even get started this cycle!

Hope you ladies have a fabulous Monday!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Good luck today!!

 

[morganwhite7]

Sandy- Aww I'm so glad you're here. I use my ride to/from work as my "get it all out" time.. Waterproof mascara always, lol I've always HATED it up until now (so thick and gross) but it's not worth fifty makeup jobs a day!! Hang in there girlie.. Are you past your due date yet? By the time I was done post partum bleeding, I was a day before my due date, and that was really hard for the both of us. Also this past weekend he'd be 4 months, I just couldn't get over that. Anyways, just thought I'd share my heart hurt with you, you're not alone sweetheart!!! (Oh and P.s. my period took ~1 cycle to regulate, still as heavy as ever though.)

Rachel- I was just thinking after catching up on posts.. Is that girl giving up her shift what allowed you to have that perfect BD in?!? How nice of her.. and amazing how things just fall into place so perfectly! Praying for a sticky bean for you.. even though it sounds like all is well in there!

ItthyBThpider- Welcome! I will add ya to the list here inna sec

Mirolee- I have like 2 days of semi positives bc it seems like it just takes a while for me to O, but the Clomid could be doing something, too.

AFM- Mondays are crap lol.. I hate work!! Aaron starts either Wed/Thurs working once again (finallyyy!!!) so that'll be great. Just hoping that does NOT interfere with my BD schedule. Lol idc WHAT it takes this week, I'll come home, BD, & be an incubator for an entire week til this happens! And yay- so excited to start my new OPK today. Had to wait to start bc there are only 7 and I'm used to getting to be a POASaholic w/ 20, lol. Getting my Softcups later and so excited. EWCM started to show it's face lastnight so bring it on!!!

 

[mommyxofxone]

temps are looking like i did indeed o. my opk was SO negative yesterday it wasn't funny. so now i'm at 4dpo. damn opks.

 

[goldstns]

So DH came to me yesterday and said I want a Jewish/Hebrew name for our little girl. Something different. My whole family is Jewish and that would mean a lot to them, but I wasn't going to push it.

So we both kinda are starting to like: Alya (which will also work to name after my grandpa Alexander and his grandma Alice). What do you all think about the name?

The name Alia is of Hebrew origin. (however I like it with a "y")
The meaning of Alia is "noble, ascender".

 

[HWPG]

nikki, i like "alia" better than "alya" only because, when written, i pronounce them "a-lee-a" and "al-ya". but i DO like the name, a lot.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Nicki-I love the name. So adorable!
AFM: Af is kinda weird she seems to have disappeared already. Oh well she will probably be back.

 

[NoGreaterLove]

Nikki - I really like the name! Yay for the new car!
AFM - I'm going to be seen by my doctor. Today is the 8th day that I've had a headache. Tylenol and heating pads aren't working, so maybe he will have some answers.

Happy Happy Monday!

 

[morganwhite7]

Holy crap, OF COURSE, just took my first OPK (CD14) and it's blaring positive. Like already worked it's way up, positive. So BDing asap and as much as possible.. lol. Dang it. Dang it Dang it. Trying to conserve my OPK's and ended up being too much of a tightwad and missed building LH.. dammit.. lol I'm horrible at this TTC biz!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Morgan - yes it was the switch that got me preggo. But not the same person I was talking about who is up my ass. I'll tell the nurse who switched with me later on as I get further along. Yay for a pos opk, but too bad you got it by surprise. Did you and DH bd at all within the past few days?

 

[morganwhite7]

Yeah BD'd lastnight but idk why it's so early this time.. Maybe the OPK's or maybe I actually do O at a normal time (CD14-16) and just needed a few cycles to regulate. Either way, I'm pissed and will BD my lil butt off the next few days.

And Rachel- I'm sure she will be happy to hear that she helped

 

[pdxmom]

morgan....gud for u tht u got some bding in last night...go for it girl....may this b your mth

Nikki - i LOOOVE the name Alya or Alia...either ways it a beautiful name

Katrina - how many days did af hang ard???wats your normal ?

Julie al the best for the first day of school yr

Afm - nothing much to report...completed my dose of clomid last night.. and stupidly did an opk this morning ( i have 50 of them...cudnt help it ) will start using them more regulrly after a couple of days....

 

[frsttimemama]

So work is going okay. Tough but okay. Hard to see my pregnant friends!

Question about AF -- If I started spotting Saturday night, is that considered Day 1?