Trying to conceive #1 Buddies!

[lvksa]

still not sleeping well, but my stomach seems to be a little bit better than the past few days. Massive headache last night continuing on to today.

psychochick Do you feel tired or have fatigue often?

Fatigue is a symptom of iron deficiency right? I think on that front, I don't think I'm much less energetic compared to normal people. I get kind of drained after work most days for sure but I usually feel just fine on the weekends so I think it's a product of work more than anything else.

Yes, usually people who are anemic are tired or have fatigue. I don't know much else about it though >_<.

 

[psychochick]

Yea me neither actually, maybe I should ask my doc about it. I was never tested for iron as far as I can tell. I also read that iron deficiency leads to anemia but not always. So I guess based on this and my lack of fatigue, I'm not anemic. But something I should email my doc about.

 

[MKaykes]

Yea me neither actually, maybe I should ask my doc about it. I was never tested for iron as far as I can tell. I also read that iron deficiency leads to anemia but not always. So I guess based on this and my lack of fatigue, I'm not anemic. But something I should email my doc about.

Other women in my family deal with anemia, due to excessive bleeding, and for my mom, due to severe inflammation due to RA and lupus. One way you can check is the color of the inside of your eyes. It should be a deep pink, if it is light that is a sign of anemia. You may also experience shortness of breath since low hemoglobin reduces the oxygen in your blood (which is why people feel tired). They would check your hemoglobin levels to see if you are anemic, woman should be around 14...my mom has been down as low as 4. My niece was admitted to the hospital at 6 and not released until after blood transfusions she got up to 10. Those are extremes though. You can take iron supplements, and my sister exclusively cooks in cast iron - you actually get iron into your food from the skillet, which is pretty cool!

 

[Earthylove]

Thanks for the encouragement about the temp dip! I was really hoping maybe it was implantation. I saw a tiny bit of brownish/pink spotting as I was getting ready for bed this evening, so we'll see how that unfolds. I'm still hanging on to a little bit of hope!! As soon as AF shows as AF-for-real, then I'm putting my game face on and gearing up for ovulation week!! Hahaha. I'd love to be cycle buddies BeemecK! It sounds like many of us are keeping up on similar cycles.

 

[supergongjoo]

@psycho i am anemic. im hyper but im ALWAYS cold, cant donate blood without near fainting, etc. i try to eat lots of clean animal protein.

I am between 7-10 dpo and been having tons of dull cramping (usual) and tons of thick creamy lotion like cm ( more than usual). yay for symptom spotting lol

Has everyone tested?

 

[Earthylove]

Well the period showed up in full force! CD1for me. Just bought some opks and conceive plus lubricant. Anyone here ever try that? I've been using preseed, which I like but I thought I'd switch things up a little and give this one a try. I'm so ready for this new cycle. I'm gonna follow SMEP for real this time since I have opks now feeling very optimistic!
How's everyone doing? Anyone test today?

 

[MKaykes]

I tested last night at 9 dpo. Hubby was having a horrible day and thought maybe I'd get some good news. BFN! So, bad idea to test so early, though think I'm probably out this month.

 

[MagicDance]

I'm 10dpo and I tested this morning fmu only to see a bfn and stark white test booo! I'm not ready to give up yet, still crossing fingers for a late implantation.

I thought I had sore boobs yesterday but that could just be pms so I don't know. Thin creamy cm when I wipe, nothing else really.

Fingers crossed to those still in the wait / good luck to those starting another cycle. We are all still in this together which is lovely x

 

[lvksa]

I tested at 10dpo and today at 12dpo (early this morning - but not fmu) temp dropped a bit this afternoon when I took it after sleeping for a few hours.

 

[MKaykes]

Tying to stay positive here, can't rule out a BFP just yet, but after my BFN 2 days ago I'm not too hopeful. Found out at dinner with friends tonight, a 2nd good friend is 2 months along with #2. Very happy for her, but super jealous. Her first was an oops 2 months after her wedding and #2 first month NTNP.

I just need to keep my chin up and remember that I'll get my chance at motherhood when the time is right.

 

[MagicDance]

Mkaykes it's very difficult isn't it. Don't feel too guilty it's completely natural and I bet most of us feel this way at some point!
I know I did with my cousin especially as she had twins I had to unfollow her on Facebook because she updated her status and flooded the feed too often, I just couldn't handle it.
It upset me deeply but I was still very happy for her it's just hard when you've been trying so hard :/

I'm having a bad day today feel like af might be on the way so extra emotional. Obviously I would rather it was a little bean getting snug but if not then let's get on with the next cycle

 

[lvksa]

Just for you @magicdance &#10084;&#65039;

 

[beemeck]

it's so hard not to feel that way mkaykes I hope it's our turn next! can't wait to start seeing some BFPS on this thread!

magic! I'll be holding out hope for you as long as I can!

lvska - your chart is looking good....temp UP on 13DPO.... maybe time for another test??? FX!!!

xoxo to all of my girls!

 

[lvksa]

@beemeck I plan to take a test in the morning before work. I'm having cramping like AF, so I sort of feel like I'm just waiting to see the spotting telling me that AF is coming. I'm not really expecting anything on the test tomorrow, but I wouldn't mind if AF stayed away and getting a bfp later on . Last cycle I got a faint bfp 14dpo, but AF came later the following day.

 

[supergongjoo]

Mkayes, i get like that. i got about 5 gf who barely tried and got preggo their first cycle. it was a tough pill to swallow given we have been trying for almost a year.

i have been having more cervical muscus than i normally do this time in my cycle. but ive always been drinking a lot of herbal tea meant for cervical mucus lol so toss up.

either way im happy to be going on this journey with you girls!

 

[beemeck]

Mkayes, i get like that. i got about 5 gf who barely tried and got preggo their first cycle. it was a tough pill to swallow given we have been trying for almost a year.

i have been having more cervical muscus than i normally do this time in my cycle. but ive always been drinking a lot of herbal tea meant for cervical mucus lol so toss up.

either way im happy to be going on this journey with you girls!

I had so much CM last month too - the entire cycle! and I was wondering if it was the RRLL tea too? I wonder. if so - boy does that stuff work lol. keeping my fingers super crossed for you! xx

 

[beemeck]

@beemeck I plan to take a test in the morning before work. I'm having cramping like AF, so I sort of feel like I'm just waiting to see the spotting telling me that AF is coming. I'm not really expecting anything on the test tomorrow, but I wouldn't mind if AF stayed away and getting a bfp later on . Last cycle I got a faint bfp 14dpo, but AF came later the following day.

wow lvska your chart is looking so amazing. I see another neg test but also another temp rise and a nice long luteal phase. if not this month, my money is on next!

 

[lvksa]

@beemeck FF is showing 14dpo (with O on cd 16) but I also use ovagraph and it is saying 10-12dpo (with O on cd 18 or cd 20). Any thoughts? I'll attach the other chart, but not sure if it will be clear.

I know that my temps this month may be a bit wonky because I wasn't able to temp at the same time each day due to travel and I also missed temping on cd 19 because of an international flight.

 

[beemeck]

@beemeck FF is showing 14dpo (with O on cd 16) but I also use ovagraph and it is saying 10-12dpo (with O on cd 18 or cd 20). Any thoughts? I'll attach the other chart, but not sure if it will be clear.

I know that my temps this month may be a bit wonky because I wasn't able to temp at the same time each day due to travel and I also missed temping on cd 19 because of an international flight.

from the info you have, I would go with FF's prediction of O being a little bit earlier. but anything is possible with traveling and even one odd temp could make a shift change. so I'm def still holding out hope for you for this cycle. 12 DPO - def have time. FX

 

[MagicDance]

Ooh lvksa I hope you get a bfp

On the positive side no af for me yet (due on at any time so now just a waiting game) 12dpo bfn test last night and 13dpo this morn. Not going to test again for a few days now if the witch stays away.

RRTL - is def a winner for ewcm! I swear this has been helping me to ovulate earlier. I also like the cranberry and raspberry one good for your lady bits lol.

Read you all soon