Trying to conceive #1 Buddies!

[abennion]

I think I see it too! Test again???

 

[psychochick]

Hi girls, I have a faint FRER this morning:



It's a squinter. Since I've had no more blood and today's supposed to be AF today, I'm fairly confident that these tests can't all be flukes but I'm not at all confident about the viability as the test today is still so so faint. So I'm not celebrating at all. Sigh I thought this would get easier once I see lines but it's just as stressful as before.

 

[Trr]

Pc- Well there's a line. Hoping its not one of those awful Evaps. Wait a couple days and try again maybe because it should get much darker by then. Good luck

 

[ritterknitter]

Hi Ladies, hope you don't mind adding another one to the roster!

I am new to this site, and I think it could be super supportive for me- I'm currently the only one in my friend group who is actually TTC, so having people to talk to about this journey (and getting excited about it instead of the "OH DEAR GOD WHY" face from those non-children planning friends!).

I am 29, and DH is 31. We have been together for 10 years and married for 1.5 of them! He has always wanted kids, and I've always held him at bay because I wanted a place to put them first! Now that we are buying a house, I'm ready to TTC! I had previously been on BCP for 11 years and stopped taking them in the beginning of September, so this will be my third month off.

I just got my last period Nov 28 through Nov 30. I think I O'd on Dec 12th but I can't be sure. I suppose we will see later. If I'm right, I am currently 8DPO and AF is due right on Christmas day (How thoughtful of her ).

This is my first cycle TTC and so far I've just been checking CM and charting notes and symptoms on Period Tracker. I have not been temping or using OPKs yet. I tend to be a neurotic over-thinker who is very goal oriented, so I think that easing myself into this will be less stressful for me. That way I can enjoy it rather than freaking out that my task has not been completed! Anyone with me!?

I just bought a whole slew of cheapie pregnancy strips online, cuz I already know im going to be a frequent flier with POAS. I have been thinking about temping in the future- but I wake up at odd hours every day and sleep with my mouth open... is it even worth trying if I can't be consistent?

 

[Trr]

Welcome knitter!

Easing yourself in is a fantastic idea. I was the same and now I'm 5 cycles in and a crazy tester so it doesn't take long for the crazy to come out.

You have the option of temping vaginally, you get more consistant temps that way.

I work shift work so my wake up times are also erratic. I have my alarm set for 6am. If I'm working a day shift that is when I temp then get up. If I'm working an evening shift, I'm in bed no later then 2, have my alarm set for 6am, temp and go back to sleep. If I work a night shift I just don't temp that day (very infrequent)

I used to temp all over the place but I wasn't getting a clear picture of what they were doing.

 

[abennion]

Just sent my DH out for FRERs so I can test tomorrow morning. 10DPO and my nighttime temp is 100.0... I like to see how it varies between morning and night, usually doesn't vary by more than a full degree, sometimes way less. Took a clearblue this morning but I think it might have been too soon to use one of those (it was one of the 4 days before expected period, but I have a 12 day LP so I think the earliest I can take it is 10DPO).... Hoping my temp doesn't drop dead tomorrow morning... This may be it folks!

 

[MagicDance]

Oh bless you! I understand why youre being cautious / nervous I have my everything crossed for a sticky bean and darker lines Like the others said, hope this is your time psychochick

 

[MagicDance]

Goodluck to everyone else waiting to test x

 

[psychochick]

Hi everyone cd2 for me. Pretty sure I just had a chemical. Having mixed feelings about it. Hopefully it was the royal jelly that upped our chances this time and I'm continuing to take it. Dh also started on maca.

Abennion I'm rooting for you. My temps were definitely the reliable sign of good news so I'd say ur looking good.

My next O date will be 1/1/16 so hoping for literally new years baby.

Happy holidays everyone!

 

[abennion]

I'm sorry to hear, psycho. At least on the positive sign you finally did get a BFP, so you know it IS possible. A new year's baby would be wonderful though! You could always joke that you and DH had just had a little too much to drink that night haha.

I couldn't sleep and took the FRER last night at 2am. DH brought home a digi. It came back BFN, but I'm still optimistic. It could have been that I hadn't held it long enough, or that there isn't enough HCG in my system yet. I'll be testing with ICs until either AF shows or a get a BFP, then I will confirm with another FRER,

I know you're not supposed to, but I pulled apart the digi afterwards and noticed there was a pink piece of the absorbent tip or something in the way of the test screen (it was covering up where the test line should have been). There was a super faint line under it, so we'll see. Only time will tell at this point.

GL to everyone testing!

 

[MsH15]

Good Morning Ladies, I'm in too... Ovulation window is NOW.... BD'ing daily and just trying to enjoy each other without any added stress or pressure. We had a disappointing ectopic (tubal removal) just about 2 years ago and we have been TTC our 1st since recovery. Simply keeping the faith and sending out as much encouragement and good vibes as I can to other lovely ladies trying as well ...

Does Mucinex really help? I have read a few women who say that it does help with CM, just wondering how your experience with it is going? And truth to it?

 

[lesondemavie]

Welcome Ritter and Ms!

Psych - I'm so very sorry to hear. Lots of love and well wishes your way. Hope you and DH have something fun and romantic planned. A little boost is absolutely called for. All the best and fx to you!

Abe - Sending fx your way. I know how hard this time can be!

Bee - Hope the tww is treating you well. I think the FP can vary, and your two phases are pretty close in length. Never hurts to ask though if you're concerned. Hope you and DH, get some alone time this holiday season. Thinking of you and wishing you the best as you approach your EDD

 

[psychochick]

Also welcome Ritter and Msh. Msh: so sorry to hear about ectopic, but big FX towards your next BFP!

Also one tidbit I wanted to share from my weekend: on saturday which was the day of my super faint FRER, I was at a party where a new father was talking about all the changes that his wife went through during and after her pregnancy. Her hair started falling out a bit more after the birth and she has joint problems now due to hormones. And of course he was talking about the tears and pain she had during childbirth. I actually felt a little terrified. I don't think any other pregnant women actually talked about this in so much detail, so I've only heard these things in passing. This doesn't make me not want to try, but it did make me wonder why I'm so stressed about getting pregnant. Like maybe I should just enjoy life while I can instead of being sad that I'm not undergoing major changes in my life. I can definitely take the pain and troubles, but I'm also consciously telling myself not to start that now even before the pregnancy begins. Let's see how well I can follow my own advice haha.

Also my pregnant friend told me that she had to get a root canal and that area continued being infected for like 6 weeks because of pregnancy. Right after that, I went home and flossed

 

[MsH15]

psychochick -- Thank you for the chuckle.. And I feel ya... I read and research so much and I have those moments of "YIKES" and then they pass... Lol... I have tried to shake the mommy-cravings so many times and nope, they never go away.. BUT I do agree with you, enjoy life... A precious baby will only add to the joys

 

[MsH15]

psychochick - almost forgot... When I found out about the first pregnancy, my dentist ordered me to get an in shower water pick... And TBH, I LOVE it... And have fewer concerns about my dental health with TTC :0)

 

[lesondemavie]

psychochick - almost forgot... When I found out about the first pregnancy, my dentist ordered me to get an in shower water pick... And TBH, I LOVE it... And have fewer concerns about my dental health with TTC :0)

Ah I so want one of these! We have just a countertop one and it's a pain, but DH's have one in the shower - so easy! We're planning on listing the condo next year though and moving to a place with a bit more space back in the canyon, so we're trying to hold off on any changes like that until we move :/. It'll be great once it happens, but the limbo and shuffle between are/will be a pain.

 

[abennion]

So a bit of an update - I've got light bleeding/spotting (potentially AF but its too pink) from when I checked cervix... it didn't start before that. Cervix is high, medium and open from what I can tell. Still the same light cramping from 2DPO onwards.... and my BBT is still fairly high. No idea what's going on.

 

[psychochick]

So a bit of an update - I've got light bleeding/spotting (potentially AF but its too pink) from when I checked cervix... it didn't start before that. Cervix is high, medium and open from what I can tell. Still the same light cramping from 2DPO onwards.... and my BBT is still fairly high. No idea what's going on.

Since I also got spotting this cycle with high temps, I can tell you from my research to just keep testing because if you have BFP, the spotting could be either implantation or breakthrough bleeding. Like your body just hasn't gotten the memo yet and will stop once there's enough hormones. And lots of people report the same thing happening to them for perfectly healthy pregnancies. I know for me the spotting did let up for almost a day before my temp dropped, and then it resumed. So as long as your temps are high, I'm still hopeful it's good news

 

[lvksa]

:wave: Hi ladies! I've missed you! I hope all of you are doing well.

I'm sorry for my long absence. I promise it wasn't intentional. I'm CD15 of cycle #5 ow. I had bloodwork done last week and on Sunday I had an ultrasound. I will go to see the doctor for the results tonight.

I got my hands on a clearblue opk kit. I started it on CD13 and got a negative open circle result. Yesterday on CD14 I got a flashing smiley. This morning CD15 I got an error, so I'm not actually sure how the test should be read.

I thought I would post a picture of the three tests to see if anyone has any insight. (the bottom is CD13, middle is CD14 and top is today)

I've missed being here and reading all of your updates!

 

[abennion]

That looks pretty darn close to a positive! A word from the wise, always test from a sample, that way if you have an error you can test again right away!

AFM: spotting has stopped! Barely visible brown marks when I wipe, that's it. I'm calling it a crisis averted. Two days until AF though, and I'm on edge. I'm hoping this is it... Temps just gotta stay up tomorrow!