The New Positively Positive Thread of Positivity *13* BFPs!!!

[JenzyKY]

Sorry you're still in the dark, Bumblebee. Hope you find out what's going on soon.

Welcome, Iwa!! GL!!

Ginger, I think when you get a scan and how many times you get a scan is dependent on your insurance and risk classification. My insurance only covers one scan unless the doctor thinks there is a medical reason for more. Unless, I want to pay out-of-pocket or I had a high-risk pregnancy, I wouldn't get a scan until 18-20 weeks. Do you know what your insurance covers? I hope you can get an earlier one. Otherwise, most states have the independent ultrasound facilities where you can pay a hundred bucks for a scan starting at 15 weeks.

Your insurance really doesn't cover the NT test/dating scan? That simply isn't fair for you.

 

[GingerPanda]

I'm not sure what my insurance covers. I'll have to check!

 

[Bumblebee2408]

He ladies af finally turned up with avengence! I'm glad we can finally move on now though xxx

 

[GingerPanda]

Yay for moving on! I hope she isn't too mean during her stay.

 

[opera_lady24]

Hey All,

Now that I'm finally somewhat settled into our new (temporary) home for the summer I can spend a little bit more time on the forum!

Anyway, I need your opinions. I'm posting two pictures of the same OPK test which I think is positive but not sure since I've had several now that look pretty close to that, although this is by far the darkest (the lines are the same color). I've been spotting for the past week now, not nearly enough to use a pad but it is lasting long enough that I'm a bit concerned and wonder if it's actually AF. Can spotting cause an OPK to be a false positive? I've heard that traces of blood can cause false positives on HPTs so I didn't know if it worked the same for OPKs.

Thanks for you help!

 

[GingerPanda]

I never got positive OPKs while AF was in town (yeah, I experimented). Those definitely look positive! I'm not sure what exactly is going on with your cycle. You don't temp, do you?

 

[Stinas]

Opera - They look positive to me! I am the OPK pro lol To ease your mind though, I would highly suggest buying the clear blue digital OPK as well as a FRER. Try them both out with FMU.

 

[borr.dg.baby]

Looks positive to me!!

 

[opera_lady24]

I do temp but haven't had a temp spike to confirm any of the almost or completely positive OPKs yet. I've never spotted that many days in a row so I just called it AF and am moving on. No spotting in sight today. DH and I weren't able to BD yesterday just in case so I probably missed the window, if there even was a window to begin with. I actually don't know if I can trust my temps now though because I'm getting up an hour and a half earlier than I used to. My temp was higher today but still seemed in the normal range (as did yesterday's) even though Monday and today were the first two days with the new waking time. Not sure if it made a difference or my temp actually did spike and it's just registering lower b/c of the time change. I do know I get warmer as the morning hours progress.

Sorry about my babbling. Either way, I'm actually feeling really positive again. Not necessarily positive about getting pregnant right away, but I'm sending positive vibes to my ovaries so hopefully they'll give me an eggy one of these days. I will say that my cycles are starting to regulate back to what they were before BC, but that wasn't very regular either. Regardless, it's more predictable at least. Maybe another cycle or two and I'll have it figured out. Now if I could just pop and egg...geez!

Hope everyone else is well...how are you newbie mommies-to-be doing? Borr...it looks like you're almost there! Yay!

 

[opera_lady24]

Stinas...I just noticed your signature. I have been so out of the loop that I can't believe I missed this...so, so sorry for your loss. I read a little bit of your journal...sounds like your'e giving it another go in August? Your PMA is awesome! If anyone deserves a sticky, sticky bean, you do!!!! I just wanted to let you know that I'm totally rooting for you!

 

[borr.dg.baby]

Thanks opera! All is well, just 6 more weeks to go, getting a little uncomfortable but can't wait to meet our little Isabela

 

[Stinas]

Stinas...I just noticed your signature. I have been so out of the loop that I can't believe I missed this...so, so sorry for your loss. I read a little bit of your journal...sounds like your'e giving it another go in August? Your PMA is awesome! If anyone deserves a sticky, sticky bean, you do!!!! I just wanted to let you know that I'm totally rooting for you!

Thanks Opera! Yeah, it sucks to finally get there and it go away just as fast. Life works in interesting ways.
We will start at the end of July, transfer will be early Aug. Hopefully this works fully and im soooooo done. lol
I think at this point in my TTC journey, if you dont have PMA you will go nuts. The doc told me that she has not seen anyone with such PMA going through all the stuff I have gone through....made me feel good, but in all honesty, there is sooooo much worse that could go wrong......I have my health, so does my family, so thats all that really matters in life.

 

[Lionchild]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Stinas. I hope you get your sticky one on this next round!

Your attitude is very inspirational! Thanks for reminding us to stay positive!

 

[Lionchild]

I'm so very behind on all of the threads. I don't think I'll be able to get caught up anytime soon. I was on vacation for three weeks and had basically no time for BnB. Anyway, I'm so happy to be back to the normal routine. It was a long three weeks!

Opera, it's good to have you back! I'm glad you are feeling optimistic. I hope you break an egg very soon! Are you no longer getting positive OPKs? How many days did you get them (or near positives) for? The pictures looked positive.

I'm on CD4. We're still NTNP until September. I just needed a break from it all. In September I'll give in and begin temping so that I can have a record for the fertility specialist if it comes down to that. Anyway, I was able to figure out that DH and I had perfectly-timed BDing this last cycle based upon when AF came . What can you do I had insane amounts of EWCM, which I couldn't ignore, so I sorta knew it was O time. The nice thing was that I didn't feel the TTC pressure because I have truly let go of trying for a few months. Anyway, I never see EWCM so that was one positive thing about this last cycle I'm hoping this EWCM business becomes a regular trend.

Lots of to the TTC ladies!!! Borr and Jenzy, keep us posted on the baby delivery situation. So exciting! It's coming so soon! Ginger, I hope everything is going well with your sticky bean! I'm off to read your journal now!

 

[Lionchild]

Hey ladies! How's everyone doing? Any updates?

 

[GingerPanda]

I want Mexican food 24/7.

Except right now, 'cause I'm feeling sort of nauseous. I have found that I can't cook and eat anything. The act of cooking it makes it disgusting. Which is a bummer, as we're trying to get on a budget, and eating out doesn't help. Still, I'm going to see if I can call in a to-go order from the Mexican place for lunch today.

 

[Lionchild]

Ha! More Mexican, Ginger! Is it a particular food item you're craving? I think you may have said burritos on your journal.

 

[GingerPanda]

Yes. Burritos. But a certain burrito. And Mexican rice.

 

[borr.dg.baby]

GP you are making me crave mexican! I hope I can get some tomorrow but I don't think I can get some until saturday!!

 

[GingerPanda]

Sorry!