TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[babylights]

1 more stop, Amalfi Coast, then we fly home! I'll def keep you girls posted!

I'm so glad your tww is more relaxed!! Temping is nice to have data points to look at but I agree, it ultimately causes more stress than it's worth!

 

[SunnyBe]

You're already at 14 DPO babylights Two more days until you test or will you just wait it out and test when you get back? I just looked up the Amalfi Coast and it looks sooo cute and picturesque. It'd be magical to get your BFP there, just sayin'

I love that you're so relaxed jmack! If I wouldn't temp it would stress me out even more because I would constantly be worried I didn't O or that my timing was off, or any other "worst case" scenario I could think of haha. So I keep temping to keep me sane. That being said, "me" and "sane" don't really go together during that TWW though It's hard to not think about it. Hard to not imagine getting that BFP. Hard to not get discouraged after getting BFN's etc. I just need a really time consuming hobby to keep me distracted I guess

Thanks for the primrose oil tip, I'll do some research! Just got Preseed in the mail yesterday so it'll be interesting to test that out Still got about 10 more days left until O-day.

 

[jmack54]

Yes I agree the Amalfi coast looks SO gorgeous, it's always been on my list of places I have to see. Hope it is wonderful and keeping your mind off it!! and 14 DPO!! eek! I am sending you all of my positive thoughts that this is BFP month!! WOO!!

I'm going to try to hold out until next Friday to test if AF hasn't shown up. That means just one more week I can do it.

I hear ya SunnyBe- if my relaxed approach of not temping or using OPKs doesn't work this month I might go back to my old ways next cycle lol. I am usually pretty relaxed but this TTC thing is turning me into a control freak!

I hope you like the PreSeed and that it does the trick for you!! FX for all of us to be bump buddies very soon

 

[babylights]

Thanks girls! It's currently the middle of the night and I woke up to pee and also because I'm starving!!

sunny I'm so excited for you to try something new, I'm hoping it's just what you need and your bfp is right around the corner!

jmack lol I know what you mean, it's like our minds won't stop racing and thinking of how we can get to our bfp's! They're all coming soon, I know it!

What are your plans for the weekend??

 

[AmberR]

Thanks ladies! Just needed to vent. It really doesn't bother me most of the time but I think if people keep bringing it up then I will kindly explain that I would rather not talk about it. And that I will let them know when I am pregnant because usually the question is are you pregnant yet?
Babylights fx'd for you, your symptoms are looking promising! The relaxed approach is working for me except I wonder if I have even ovulated yet this cycle as I really have no signs.
I've been thinking about trying something to increase CM as I have only had EW CM a couple times and not very much. Maybe preseed would be a worth a try also?

 

[jmack54]

It's a lot easier to pass the time on the weekend!! It's been so nice out and we've been busy and having fun all day

How are you feeling babylights?? Have you decided when you will test??

 

[babylights]

That's awesome jmack, I'm so glad you've had a fun, distracting day!

I was planning on testing thus morning but my fmu is almost completely clear??

 

[SunnyBe]

Well at 16 DPO you could probably do a 5 minute hold and still expect a clear BFP

How are you feeling? Think you'll still be testing today or tomorrow? I can't wait to see that BFP babylights!

 

[babylights]

Not a good update...I did a test on a three hour hold and got a bfn. I've been peeing so much that my pee is always super light. At that time I was still getting yellowish green cm but now a few hours later i started seeing some color when wiping and checked my cervix and it's def brownish-red Nothing reaching the underoos yet but it's not looking good. It's crazy bc I still have crazy veins all over my boobs and they are on fire! I guess I'm just on af-watch now, no real pms symptoms but I guess with this cycle everything is new and I can't compare to past months. I don't even know if expecting my af to start today is accurate! ugh I'm so tired of this 😞

 

[SunnyBe]

Oh no babylights I really hope it's not AF dear. Hang in there!

 

[babylights]

Thanks sunny! I'm gonna try to forget it, there's nothing I can do about it now! Thanks again for the support ❤️

 

[SunnyBe]

If this is AF though try to think about the positives. Your body is doing great on its own without the hormones, you seem to have ovulated and had a very good LP length. That by itself is pretty encouraging right? I know it's tough though, and you definitely get to be sad. I'm sure that before you know it you'll get that BFP hun!

Hope you'll still enjoy those last couple of days in Europe.

 

[babylights]

Definitely! I'm also doing the whole fertility testing thing and I feel like it's going to be oddly satisfying to be able to quantify what exactly is going on. And I'm still gonna enjoy myself, no matter what! 😊

Hope everyone is enjoying their Sundays!

 

[AmberR]

Sorry to hear that babylights! Hope it's not AF!

 

[jmack54]

Just checked in babylights... I'm sorry love! I'm so happy to hear what an awesome attitude you have though. Stay positive and enjoy every last moment of your trip!! You are on the right track and it will happen soon!!! Thinking of you and sending you all my happy vibes xoxo

 

[SunnyBe]

Any updates babylights?

Jmack, you're 9 DPO today How are you doing? Noticing anything different compared to your last cycle? Are you still as relaxed as a week ago?

Amber, what kind of symptoms do you usually get after you O? Even without temping, I would know when I'm in my LP just because I feel so much hotter than during the FP. Other things for me are that the alarm always wakes me up during the FP but during the LP, I always wake up a minute or so before the alarm clock goes off, so weird.

 

[jmack54]

Yeah how are you doing babylights?? Any more sign of AF or was that just a fluke? Also I can't wait to hear about the Amalfi coast! I hope you are fully enjoying your time there and not worrying at all

Hi Sunny! I know, it seems like it took forever to get to 9 DPO but I'm glad it's here and the waiting will be over soon. I am feeling a little different this cycle. Definitely more "symptoms" than usual but trying not to get my hopes up too much.

I spent the day with my family yesterday and at one point my sister looks at me and whispers "are you pregnant!!??" and I told her no, at least not that I know of if I am, why? And she said "I just feel like you are!" And the way she was looking at me and when she said it gave me the chills!

She knows that we have been trying since October but she hasn't ever said that or asked me that before. In fact, quite the opposite when one month I had convinced myself that I was she is pretty realistic and was like don't get too excited blah blah... so it will be interesting to see if she feels something that we don't know yet!

How are you doing Sunny?? Are you using OPKs this month??

 

[AmberR]

Sunnybe- I really can't tell a difference between pre or post O. I just feel mostly the same all cycle, except I notice more breakouts befor AF. I have gotten what I think might be O pains during some cycles, but notthis cycle. Even though my cycles have been regular I worry because my AF is very light, and only 2-3 days long.
Jmack- wow already 9 DPO. That is very interesting that your sister seems to sense you are pregnant, hope she is right!!

 

[babylights]

Thanks so much all! No real updates, I had a bit of brown spotting today but nothing more. Still have the crazy blue veins and side boob pain. No sign of the witch but I'm just willing her to stay away until I get home at least so I don't have to be stuck on a plane with heavy flow. Then I can instead curse her to the high heavens from the privacy of my own home haha!

jmack omg that story gave me chills!! I tend to put a lot of stock in those kinds of things, when it involves someone who really knows and loves you, so now I'm even more excited for your impending bfp ahhh!!!

sunny how is everything, about a week left til O right??

amber fx this is your month!

This trip has been amazing but DH and I are ready to go home and see our pups! I am well and truly pasta'd out but I just keep eating it! I've had alcohol aversions all trip so that's been a bummer. Two sips in I get crazy vertigo. So I guess I will clutch onto the pasta for dear life ha!

 

[jmack54]

I'm happy to hear AF hasn't come on full force yet!! I'm willing her away for you so we can celebrate your BFP. But even worst case just so you can curse her snuggled up in your own bed with some American food and your dogs snuggling you!! Sounds like an amazing trip. It's too bad you haven't been able to indulge in some fine Italian vino When are you guys leaving? I hope the trip back is smooth and easy. I'm sure your dogs will be happy to see you!!

Yes, it was a very weird moment with my sister. The way she looked at me was like her eyes were tearing up!! It was bizarre!

So today is CD 22 for me, and I've never had a cycle where I didn't get spotting or AF on CD 24. And even on my spotting days I fully feel AF. So by Wednesday I should be having a better idea if the witch is on her way or not!!

Amber- how are you feeling? Looks like you are probably in the TWW right? I hope this is it for you!