Trying to conceive #1 Buddies!

[psychochick]

magic! hopefully you took a break from the magic dance to do the baby dance!! hope you caught the egg!

PC - are you going to be testing tomorrow? I am have had some inclination that a BFP is possible and I have a bach party so I figure why not? that's what ICs are for, right?!

Ooo your chart's looking pretty good, I'd say to go for it. I'm testing for sure on Sunday at 10DPO. If I can wake up before FMU tomorrow then I will test as well (at 9DPO I think concentrated urine would be more accurate). I'm not experiencing anything at this point so I'm not hopeful for a BFP but I'm in the same mindset about cheapies: if i wait for missed AF to use them then I might have too much leftover when I do get that BFP! So POAS away!


Will be checking tomorrow for your results beemeck.

 

[beemeck]

magic! hopefully you took a break from the magic dance to do the baby dance!! hope you caught the egg!

PC - are you going to be testing tomorrow? I am have had some inclination that a BFP is possible and I have a bach party so I figure why not? that's what ICs are for, right?!

Ooo your chart's looking pretty good, I'd say to go for it. I'm testing for sure on Sunday at 10DPO. If I can wake up before FMU tomorrow then I will test as well (at 9DPO I think concentrated urine would be more accurate). I'm not experiencing anything at this point so I'm not hopeful for a BFP but I'm in the same mindset about cheapies: if i wait for missed AF to use them then I might have too much leftover when I do get that BFP! So POAS away!


Will be checking tomorrow for your results beemeck.

exactly - I have like 50 tests! Gl to you too - hope we got this!

 

[supergongjoo]

Hi All! Sorry for the hiatus! Been very busy with work and lost track of my brain lol.

We BD-ed every other day during fertile window and twice after opk said it was go time lol. I agree with previous post that daily is a bit rough especially if youve been ttc for some time.

Beemeck did you get to test? So hopeful for this cycle!

 

[beemeck]

welcome back super!

So excited that you are entering the TWW too - sending so many positive vibes and baby dust your way

I didn't get anything on my IC test this morning. Was discouraged at first, but am back to feeling super hopeful. After scouring FF, I really realized that 9 DPO is way too early for some and that implantation came happen up to day 12 within the normal range, duh so I'm just going by my temps now and they are looking good so... trying to cautiously positive without getting my hopes up....is that even possible???

I'll keep you ladies posted. I'm so ready for my rainbow. another best friend announced her pregnancy today - that's THREE in one week, ladies. THREE! could it be a sign?? either way there is dust in the air !!

 

[psychochick]

beemeck just signed on to check your status. I just took an IC and was BFN too. I keep thinking I see a shadow but when I put up against the light it's stark white. I did read on ff that average positive is 13DPO so yeah 9DPO is way ahead. I will test again tomorrow morning.

 

[MagicDance]

Hey Super! Glad you've come back. Urgh "busy work" don't remind me Monday tomorrow. Still I only have a 3 day week instead of 5 so big smiles for me

Your stats sound great. Baby dust to you too!

Oh bless Beemeck and psychochick of course it's early but it's so damn hard not to! Hehe I'm a Poas addict so I will test early but only on Ic's. My willpower will probably weaken again this cycle.
You're still in the game as you said can implant 12dpo and then it may take 2-3 days for Hcg to build up and be detected. Hang in there girls x

 

[Earthylove]

Hi ladies! I see the testing has begun! I'm only 6dpo so I won't start testing till Thursday. My husband's birthday is October 8 so I'm hoping things work out for this cycle, then I can do something cute to announce it to him for his birthday. If it doesn't work out, my birthday is the end of October so then it will be a present for me

 

[psychochick]

Thanks everyone, no luck for me so far, still BFN. So I'm just gonna wait for AF to appear on Wednesday. If she doesn't show, then will test So far the only PMS/pregnancy symptom is tender breasts. Not a sure sign of either so not sure how to feel.

 

[beemeck]

hey girls!

magic - 3 day week...that's amazing. I have a 4 day week due to my cousin's wedding, but you have me beat

earthy - a BFP would be such a lovely bday surprise! fingers extra crossed for you!

PC - same here! 10 DPO, another BFN. somewhat discouraged yet still hopeful. some women just get their BFP so early, but up to 14 DPO is still totally normal and common so I'm hanging on for us. AF will be coming Thurs or Friday for me - prob Fri, so I'll be a ball of nerves until then I'm sure. I'll be thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed! since I have tons of ICs, I know I'll be testing every morning until signs of the 'ole witch show up.

xx

 

[lvksa]

Hi Girls! I'm back.

Wow, that was a lot of travel... From September 12 I've been in airplanes for a total of 30+ hours. I couldn't even tell you how many hours in the car/bus. I'm exhausted, but happy to be back at home in KSA.

Two days before my wedding my mom had a bridal shower for me at my aunt's house. My grandfather went out the front door took a step and fell down. He broke his femur and needed surgery, so he couldn't attend the wedding. It seemed so crazy because we decided to have the reception there now because of him. He has multiple forms of cancer one which has now spread to his bones. But anyways...Thanks be to God for everything.

My chart is wacky again. Two missing temps due to long air travel and only a handful of solid circles from not temping at the same time everyday. However, FF has given me crosshairs and notes that I'm 7dpo today.

 

[psychochick]

ivksa: so you are having a wedding soon, or already had a wedding? Congrats!

beemeck: Since I'm not testing these few days, I'll just keep stalking your chart FX

I had some cramping last night and this morning, but nothing since then. Was afraid I'll see spotting, which I sometimes see around now but nothing so far so hoping the cramping is not for AF!!

 

[MagicDance]

Hello lvksa I will cancel the search party now youre here

Lovely to hear of your wedding celebrations (same as Psy said so, are you married now?)

Also very sorry to hear about your Grandfather I hope his recovery is a speedy one, he sounds like hes a fighter.
Cancer is just such a horrendous disease

Goodluck with your cycle

Aw Earthy that would be so fab for you and hubby.

Everything crossed for us Hope the witches are still staying away beemeck and psychochick.

 

[beemeck]

lvksa! I was just thinking of you the other day Welcome back! chart is looking good too all things considered

PC - no I'm living vicariously through you!! lol look at those temps after another stark white BFN and temps going nowhere, as well as cramping, I'm just waiting for AF to start. spotting should begin tomorrow. feeling pretty down today but obv not giving up....! PC test and update us!!

hi magic and others! excited for your testing to start soon!

 

[supergongjoo]

@ivska congrats on your big day and so sorry to hear. my mother had ovarian cancer that came back and i wouldnt wish that worry and pain on my worst enemy. ( shes completely fine now for about 5 years.) my prayers are with you and yours.

@earthly i am super hoping for a birthday bfp! imaine?! you just came out with a birthday cake that said happy birthday daddy to be~! ( sorry i get really excited for good news lol)

@beemeck its not over til af shows. shes due tomorrow?

im only 3-5 dpo. not sure exactly i had 3 days of very positive opks. but af due on 10/10

praying for all of us to have holiday baby announcements!

tmi question for those who have been ttc for some time. how do you girls manage to keep libido going? ive started with horny goat weed and maca but not sure when the horny goat weed will kick in.

 

[beemeck]

@ivska congrats on your big day and so sorry to hear. my mother had ovarian cancer that came back and i wouldnt wish that worry and pain on my worst enemy. ( shes completely fine now for about 5 years.) my prayers are with you and yours.

@earthly i am super hoping for a birthday bfp! imaine?! you just came out with a birthday cake that said happy birthday daddy to be~! ( sorry i get really excited for good news lol)

@beemeck its not over til af shows. shes due tomorrow?

im only 3-5 dpo. not sure exactly i had 3 days of very positive opks. but af due on 10/10

praying for all of us to have holiday baby announcements!

tmi question for those who have been ttc for some time. how do you girls manage to keep libido going? ive started with horny goat weed and maca but not sure when the horny goat weed will kick in.

hi super!! horny goat weed ahhhh I'm like a child I love that it's called that lol! how do you take that? like a pill??

to answer your question though, ugh, it's so hard. I have low libido to begin with - before TTC so it has definitely been a struggle. TBH I've always used ahem "videos" to help me and I find that it's my total lifesaver in TTC. I just watch about 15 minutes or so of some stimulating images and then join SO in the bedroom ready to go...

Believe it or not, HE has actually been struggling. I can't believe it - he's like an insatiable teenager. TTC is just so hard. a lot of pressure even when you try to get it out of your mind, you can't.

AF is due Thursday or Friday but now I'm thinking Thursday. I just scheduled my Dr appt and it's for next Thurs so I'm feeling really good about that things just haven't been right after my ectopic and I'm wondering if my hormones are out of whack.

GL in your TWW!

 

[psychochick]

Oof, huge temp drop this morning as feared. Cervix also low and open so expecting AF any minute now. No cramping anymore though so hoping for an easy bleed. I'm actually thinking of picking up an actual bbt thermometer for next cycle because this thermometer (which is not a bbt thermometer) likes to hop 0.2 degrees, making my temps look super jumpy.

super: hahah horny goat weed. Goats are definitely super fertile DH claims it's the chocolate that helps his libido but I think that's just an excuse for him to eat chocolate

For me, I think the CM helps me feel more sensations down there and therefore also helps with my libido. This cycle I eat some flax seed every morning and it's helped with CM throughout the cycle. Getting enough rest also helps with the morning BD.

Videos help me too! Sometimes I'd watch a little bit secretly to get in the mood and then go find DH

I also find that you should just do it when the mood strikes. I know in TTC we all have our schedules and timing and I think it's a good idea but libido doesn't have a schedule heheh. This past cycle I was waiting to BD the morning after, but the night before we were having a good time and I decided to just do it then. I think that would've been better than holding it in until the next morning. And I kind of figure, if my body's telling me to do it, that probably is also a fertility sign right?

beemeck: I had no idea things weren't going right for you. Hope doc can shed some light on it.

 

[lvksa]

I actually got married religiously in 2012 (no one really knew about it...only that we were engaged), but because my husband is from another country that has different rules it took us a long time to get the paperwork finished to be legally married here. We finally got our marriage contract this past June, so we had a reception with his family here in August and this month in the US with my family .

I woke up at 3 am today after just a few hours of sleep feeling super hot. That's why my chart has such a crazy jump. I got up to drink some tea and sit on the couch for a bit, but my body was aching so much. My temp went back down to 98 after a few hours. I slept for a little bit after my husband went to work and I feel a bit better. I've had a bad belly for a few days, so I think I've just got a big after traveling.

 

[lvksa]

@ivska congrats on your big day and so sorry to hear. my mother had ovarian cancer that came back and i wouldnt wish that worry and pain on my worst enemy. ( shes completely fine now for about 5 years.) my prayers are with you and yours.

I'm happy to hear that about your mom. It's wonderful to hear about people who have faught. My grandfather hasn't given up yet, even though doctors have said that treatments will not get rid of his cancer.

 

[lvksa]

Hello lvksa I will cancel the search party now youre here

Lovely to hear of your wedding celebrations (same as Psy said so, are you married now?)

Also very sorry to hear about your Grandfather I hope his recovery is a speedy one, he sounds like hes a fighter.
Cancer is just such a horrendous disease

Goodluck with your cycle

He is definitely a fighter. I think he won't allow himself to give up because he is afraid of what my grandmother might do when he passes.

 

[beemeck]

Oof, huge temp drop this morning as feared. Cervix also low and open so expecting AF any minute now. No cramping anymore though so hoping for an easy bleed. I'm actually thinking of picking up an actual bbt thermometer for next cycle because this thermometer (which is not a bbt thermometer) likes to hop 0.2 degrees, making my temps look super jumpy.

super: hahah horny goat weed. Goats are definitely super fertile DH claims it's the chocolate that helps his libido but I think that's just an excuse for him to eat chocolate

For me, I think the CM helps me feel more sensations down there and therefore also helps with my libido. This cycle I eat some flax seed every morning and it's helped with CM throughout the cycle. Getting enough rest also helps with the morning BD.

Videos help me too! Sometimes I'd watch a little bit secretly to get in the mood and then go find DH

I also find that you should just do it when the mood strikes. I know in TTC we all have our schedules and timing and I think it's a good idea but libido doesn't have a schedule heheh. This past cycle I was waiting to BD the morning after, but the night before we were having a good time and I decided to just do it then. I think that would've been better than holding it in until the next morning. And I kind of figure, if my body's telling me to do it, that probably is also a fertility sign right?

beemeck: I had no idea things weren't going right for you. Hope doc can shed some light on it.

well my schedules got right back on track after my D and C, so I always assumed that if my cycles are normal, then all is right. but I have some odd things happening to me and they are actually all hormone related so I'm gonna check it out. Major cystic jawline acne, unexplained weight gain and losing hair. wonder if it's just the aftershock of everything my body went through, but it got better and then got worse so that's what has me concerned. Dr seeing me next week so I'm glad about that!