Trying to conceive #1 Buddies!

[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.

also I'm sorry about your temps my temps don't drop until mid to late AF, but I can feel her brewing. looks like we will be cycle buddies again I think I am also going to get a BBT therm with the extra digit

 

[psychochick]

beemeck: yes buddy for october BFP!
Hm yeah those symptoms sounds hormone related. Although for me, besides the acne, I have been getting the other two since I've turned 30 heheh.. well my hair has always been kind of thin but now it's thin AND some are turning white. The symptoms of aging really

ivksa: Your temp today is definitely crazy high!! I don't think mine could get that high unless I run for half an hour Also hoping for the best for your grandfather. I lost an aunt recently to pancreatic cancer. Pretty terrible, she's only a little older than my mom. But she fought as hard as she could and was super positive throughout and she's now my role model.

 

[supergongjoo]

@Beemeck its a capsule. I started taking it every morning to help me. Been taking it for a few days. Ohio really so far. But I been taking half the dosage just to see how my body handles it.

I will have to start with flaxseed. Videos are a great idea. I don't know why I didn't think of it lol.

Baby dust for October bfp!

Anyone left for this cycle?

 

[supergongjoo]

Lol I love how my phone auto correct nothing to Ohio. Sorry guys

 

[MKaykes]

Hello there, may I join you ladies? I've been off BCP for 9 months now, spent the first few months NTNP, but the last 4-5 I've been trying a little more. I'm temping and using OPKs (just the cheapies) and just started using preseed this cycle. I'm 7 DPO, tying to stay distracted during the TWW and hold out until after AF is due to test...don't know if I can wait though! I was feeling very hopeful this month up until yesterday, for no reason, and then for no reason decided that it probably wasn't going to happen this month either...though you never know!

 

[Goosegoose]

@Beemeck its a capsule. I started taking it every morning to help me. Been taking it for a few days. Ohio really so far. But I been taking half the dosage just to see how my body handles it.

I will have to start with flaxseed. Videos are a great idea. I don't know why I didn't think of it lol.

Baby dust for October bfp!

Anyone left for this cycle?

Hi supergongjoo, I'm still hanging in there for this month. Think I'm about 10 dpo. Been symptom spotting, had cramps about 6dpo, few headaches, nausea after eating and a strange taste in my mouth- however it wouldn't suprise me if it's all in my head!!! AF should be here Saturday or Sunday so I'll wait and see.

How are you doing?

 

[MagicDance]

Aw on to the next cycle girls.. its bringing you closer to a bfp afterall.

I still have a little waiting as im 6/7dpo but not long now.

Hello MKaykes All the best this cycle. We are very similar (we were relaxed to begin with and when nothing was happening started to make more effort. I have been trying since Jan but wasnt on any bcp as I had high blood pressure although its fine now) I have days where im positive and days where Im my own worse enemy ttc

Super- I agree with everyone else ttc can become a bit of a chore sometimes.
For us we have a pamper eve where once a week we have a shower or bath and unwind together and then a nice massage and lots of FP where it just seems to take the pressure off a bit.
Also done the videos I like to try and spice things up with lingerie he likes or being more spontaneous out in the car is a favourite but we have empty lanes and secluded spots near us so its easy.
Find whatever works for you, sometimes just sending a raunchy text can do wonders.. but mostly I just try and be cool and not nag

 

[lvksa]

Still not feeling so great. I think I might have a digestive infection. I don't want to go to the doctors.

@psychochick I could totally tell today and yesterday that I was warm when I woke up. Cancer sucks. I’m sorry to hear about your aunt. People who fight and stay positive are so incredible to me. Sounds like she’s a great role model to have.

@mkayes welcome! wishing you the best this cycle

 

[beemeck]

beemeck: yes buddy for october BFP!
Hm yeah those symptoms sounds hormone related. Although for me, besides the acne, I have been getting the other two since I've turned 30 heheh.. well my hair has always been kind of thin but now it's thin AND some are turning white. The symptoms of aging really

ivksa: Your temp today is definitely crazy high!! I don't think mine could get that high unless I run for half an hour Also hoping for the best for your grandfather. I lost an aunt recently to pancreatic cancer. Pretty terrible, she's only a little older than my mom. But she fought as hard as she could and was super positive throughout and she's now my role model.

yes I def wouldn't think twice about it if I wasn't TTC (and unsuccessfully at that!) My grandmother and 2 of her three daughters all have hypothyroidism. It's hereditary. I was tested 3 years ago for it but it came back normal. It develops later on in life, and can be brought on by a pregnancy. So I'm wondering if that's what happened. Will be good to talk to my doctor though and to see what a blood test shows either way. hoping for some answers!

 

[beemeck]

welcome MKaykes!

lvska hope you feel better soon. and even more hopeful that it's a sign of pregnancy!

good luck to the girls still in it this round - lots of testing coming up it seems like come on !

 

[MagicDance]

Feel better soon lvksa

 

[Earthylove]

Sorry you're not feeling well, ivksa hope you feel better soon!

Welcome to the thread, mkaykes!

Well I'm 9dpo today. Tested this morning because I couldn't help myself! It was bfn of course. Rats! Maybe it's too early? My temps are still looking fine, but seeing the bfn was still discouraging. I'm feeling really down today.

 

[lvksa]

Sorry you're not feeling well, ivksa hope you feel better soon!

Welcome to the thread, mkaykes!

Well I'm 9dpo today. Tested this morning because I couldn't help myself! It was bfn of course. Rats! Maybe it's too early? My temps are still looking fine, but seeing the bfn was still discouraging. I'm feeling really down today.

I'm 9dpo today as well! thinking about testing tomorrow, but haven't decided yet.

 

[supergongjoo]

I hope you feel better Ivska!

@Mkaykes welcome! i ALWAYS symptom spot. i know that it causes some serious emotional roller coasters but i cant help it lol. ive been crampy all day. like my period is here and some serious shooting pains in my right side. i usually get something like this around this time in my cycle but it feels more intense than usual so it could go either way. tons of watery discharge, almost like im taking a bunch of tiny tinkles. (sorry tmi) its unsual but who knows what my body is doing at this point lol

@magic oh how could i forget we are pretty close with our cycles. I'm def going to try the car. we havent done that in ages!

@beemeck i hope everything is okay

 

[Earthylove]

Well, I had a temp dip this morning down to cover line. AF is probably on the way. Phooey!

 

[beemeck]

Well, I had a temp dip this morning down to cover line. AF is probably on the way. Phooey!

ugh I'm sorry. it's so frustrating grrrrr. We can be cycle buddies for the next round - I'm expecting AF tomorrow!

 

[psychochick]

earthy: you're 10 DPO aren't you? a temp dip 10DPO could be implantation, I would not give up hope yet.

ivksa: your temp came back a little, does this mean you are feeling better?

beemeck: AF hit today, a day later than FF was predicting but it's really a 13 day luteal phase so I think it's actually normal. Starting on that red raspberry leaf tea. Also good luck on the doc visit this week.

AFM I was actually doing some research this morning because after some forum browsing I'm wondering if I have some iron deficiency, my main symptom being thin hair and also white tongue, not to mention feeling cold often, which I know is common for women but I feel like I wear more than other people at work. I ordered some royal jelly because I hear it's good for iron deficiency as well as fertility in general. Sigh I'm becoming a health nut for TTC, not a bad thing but I used to be so cavalier when I was younger, now I'm like my mom.

 

[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?

 

[beemeck]

earthy: you're 10 DPO aren't you? a temp dip 10DPO could be implantation, I would not give up hope yet.

ivksa: your temp came back a little, does this mean you are feeling better?

beemeck: AF hit today, a day later than FF was predicting but it's really a 13 day luteal phase so I think it's actually normal. Starting on that red raspberry leaf tea. Also good luck on the doc visit this week.

AFM I was actually doing some research this morning because after some forum browsing I'm wondering if I have some iron deficiency, my main symptom being thin hair and also white tongue, not to mention feeling cold often, which I know is common for women but I feel like I wear more than other people at work. I ordered some royal jelly because I hear it's good for iron deficiency as well as fertility in general. Sigh I'm becoming a health nut for TTC, not a bad thing but I used to be so cavalier when I was younger, now I'm like my mom.

thanks PC! spotting actually just started today so AF will be here tomorrow, exactly as expected.

I guess it could possibly be hypothyroidism too. I feel like that, and anemia, are def very common and go without being noticed unless you are TTC and therefore super in tune with everything about your body. like I said, it I wasn't TTC, I might not even notice these slight changes. It's definitely worth looking into!

Really anticipating my appt next week. I know EVERYone says to wait a year before looking for answers, but since I conceived on the first try in April, and then had a very scary and complicated situation happen with my pregnancy, my doctors are really on board with discussing the matter with me. so explore your options for sure and if you don't feel right, you know yourself best. I'll be thinking of you and looking forward to being cycle buddies again! xx

 

[psychochick]

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.