Those that TTC together, Stick together!! 4 BABY BOYS/3 BABY GIRLS

[ready4baby]

Love, when you were little did you ever read the book "Alexander & the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day"? Everything went wrong for that poor little kid Sounds like one of those days for you...I hope it gets better!

 

[rosababy]

I agree, Ready. I googled the CRAP out of progesterone yesterday, and everything that I read said that the blood test confirmed (or at least strongly suggested) ovulation. That's why they DO the test. I think she means that ONLY an ultrasound can really confirm ovulation, but still. It's frustrating to get so excited and then to be shot down. I'm done with her. I know she's trying to help, but it's not helping. I'm still pumped about my high level (or at least higher) and even if it doesn't mean bfp for this cycle, I'm headed the right way, so maybe the next few cycles will work.

I'm sorry you're so down, Ready. Sometimes, temps can be weird for no reason, though. This could mean nothing. Lots of women get pregnant when they least expect it. I say have a drink. I know lots of women who are ttc and they have a few drinks in their 2ww. One drink won't make or break it. I'm going to have a drink at my birthday party tomorrow, and we might go wine tasting on my birthday. No bfp yet, so I'm going to enjoy life. I don't have high hopes for my cycle, either. We'll have beautiful Christmas babies together.

 

[loveinbinary]

Rosa- I agree with your dh. STOP TALKING TO HER!!!! Or at the very least tell her not to comment on your ttc situation. I remember you saying that you appreciate her honesty and that she's not trying to sugar coat anything but all she has to say are negative things, which certainly aren't helping. There are ways to be honest while still taking someones feelings into consideration and she clearly isn't doing that. In my opinion it seems like she is trying to put a damper on anything that could be positive. She is a midwife so she does have knowledge about fertility and whatnot but she is by no means a fertility specialist. If your doctor believes that your numbers indicate a successful ov then I would believe it. Don't let her get to you.

Dee- I know how that goes. I have ibs as well but not quite as severe. Would every other day still do the same thing to you?

 

[rosababy]

Thanks, Love. I"m done with her. The problem is, she specifically asks things like what was your blood test result? Because I know she wants to help. BUT, IT'S NOT HELPING! Lol. I tell my dh, what am I supposed to do, LIE?! He's like YES! Sometimes, I think she is just telling the truth, but I'm a little oversensitive... I've been known to be like that. But I'm done. I'm choosing to be excited about my higher level of progesterone, and I KNOW it means I ovulated, regardless of what she says. Thanks for your kind words.

How are you feeling today?

 

[loveinbinary]

A drink or two in the tww won't hurt anything. At that point the baby isn't even implanted yet or just in the process of implanting. They get all their nutrients from the yolk sac since the placenta hasn't formed yet so the little bit of alcohol is safe. All things in moderation of course. I'm looking forward to a glass of wine on my birthday in July, no more than a glass though.

Ready- I never read that book but the title is very familiar. Definitely sounds like my day. Today is not looking up either. My stupid foot is swollen and itchy and I can't use the cream the nurse prescribed as often as needed because of the steroids in it, so using it is almost pointless. I woke up with a very swollen and sore wisdom tooth, my shoulder hurts from the box that fell on it and I'm ready to throw a tantrum and cry. Can't wait for tomorrow so I can sleep in and not have to go to work.

 

[ready4baby]

Thanks girls I think you're right about the drink; one drink won't wreck anything and will be so much nicer than having people look at me in that funny way like they just KNOW I must be expecting (and then not be expecting).

Rosa, the way to avoid her specific questions is for her not to know you had blood drawn in the first place. Switch back to being vague about ttc, like you would a coworker you don't know well. The less she knows, the less direct questions she can ask. You don't need negativity! You're a clomid girl now & well on your way to that bfp! What day are you testing again? Thursday?

 

[loveinbinary]

Rosa- good for you!! You don't need all that negativity. Good things come with a positive attitude. You don't have to lie to her, if she asks just divert the conversation to another topic, tell her kindly that you don't want to talk about it or if you want to be honest, tell her that you appreciate her trying to help but the negativity isn't helping you any but rather just upsetting you more.

 

[loveinbinary]

Oh!!! I agree with ready!! Be very vague if you still want to talk to her about ttc. If she asks for more details just change the topic or tell her you just don't want to say much more than what you already have.

 

[rosababy]

Thanks, ladies. You're right...I'll be very vague. Can't argue with that, can she? I AM a clomid girl and WILL get that bfp soon! Dh's SA is on the 28th...a clear test from him will make me feel a ton better, too. (Although, a large part of me is hoping that we won't need it).

I think I'll test next Thursday, the 24th, if AF doesn't get me before then. I'll be 1 day late by then. However, I've read that clomid can make the luteal phase longer than usual. Ready, when are you testing?

 

[ready4baby]

I dunno, rosa, I was going to test tuesday but I'm just not feeling it... maybe I'll wait it out with you. My LP varies a bit, so I'm not sure what day I'm officially late. I think if my temp was still above coverline wed, that would be a pretty good sign.

 

[AndreaFlorida]

Hey girls wanted to pop in and say I'm doing okay just waiting on AF to come so we can try try again and DH's 3rd deployment = cancelled I couldn't be any happier now if my insurance could get me off base instead of on base since I requested this back in DECEMBER you'd think it would fix....I didn't know it hadn't changed an now I'm responsible for lots of bills thanks to TRICARE this totally sucks but oh well things happen for a reason I suppose....oh well

If AF doesn't come tomorrow I'll be going to the doctor begging for something to bring it on....ehhhh it better be here tomorrow which it should because I've been having 15 day luteal phases lets pray it stays that way

 

[ready4baby]

Andrea, did you test today?

 

[rosababy]

I dunno, rosa, I was going to test tuesday but I'm just not feeling it... maybe I'll wait it out with you. My LP varies a bit, so I'm not sure what day I'm officially late. I think if my temp was still above coverline wed, that would be a pretty good sign.

My luteal phase tends to vary a bit too, but it's never been longer than 15 days (which is actually kind of long...) so that's why I'm waiting for the 16th day. I'm not even in a hurry to test. I hate testing. If I start getting major cramps, I might not even test, just wait longer for AF...I'll see how I feel.

 

[rosababy]

Andrea, are you having AF cramps or any other signs of the witch coming? That's great news about your dh staying here!!

 

[loveinbinary]

When you go for the sa you should stick a little post it to the cup that says "please return to owner when complete, possible baby inside" lol. That would be a giggle. But of course ms clomid girl won't be needing the sa because she will be getting her bfp. If you sister is this way while you are ttc you may want to consider not telling her you are pregnant till you hit second tri, or again being very vague. First tri is by far the worst waiting period ever, absolutely nerve wracking. It's amazing that the baby's heart ever starts beating with how stressed we are. You'd think we'd give it a heart attack. I just dont want to see your first tri ruined by your sister feeding thoughts of miscarriage and deformity to you.

 

[rosababy]

Thanks, Love. I will not tell her right away, that's for sure. It'll be hard, because I'll want to tell family right away, so that means we won't get to tell ANY of his family until I tell her. Oh well. I think she'd make it too stressful for me. She's actually a very nice person...just painfully honest. She's not sensitive about people being frank with her, and I think she forgets how sensitive I am. Luckily, my dh knows how I am, and loves me enough to sugar coat things sometimes for me.

That would be a HOOT to write that on the cup, wouldn't it?! Love it! Hopefully we won't need it either, but like I said earlier, I don't count on cycle #1 of clomid working. I know it sometimes takes a while, and that's okay. As long as it works in the next couple of cycles, I'll be happy. Now, ask me again when AF comes...

 

[ready4baby]

It's good to prepare yourself for all the possibilities so you don't feel totally crushed... I started some very mild cramps, so I dunno, could be another sign of AF in a few days. We'll see! Thankfully my work & life are in overdrive right now, so I have a whole list of distractions if she does show!

I must say, I'm really looking forward to happy hour today...I'm ready for the long week to be over.
By the way, how cute is this ?

 

[rosababy]

I do love the bunny! However, my favorite is still

I'm having a drink at my party tomorrow! Looking forward to that, too! I don't have much to distract me at the moment, but the nice weather certainly helps. And we have tentative plans to hit the wineries next weekend if I get AF.

 

[ready4baby]

Haha, she's fun! I hope to someday have some sort of big bouncy girls, gift of my little babe...

I checked back on FF, and I had mild cramps in this part of my cycle with & without that bfp.

 

[ready4baby]

WOOT WOOT! I got my result--progesterone was 22!!! I'm happy for that

Rosa, this is for you: my doc said "it looks like you ovulated" ...now you can tell your sil where to put her advice