Ttc #1 Positive thinking buddies, sticking together. (13 BFPs, 2 angels)

[hanrh]

It sure is tink! Is there anything new you will be trying the cycle? Sorry if I've asked you/you have mentioned this before but have you had any appointments with fertility people? Just thought as you also lived in the UK so I was interested to hear your experiences. X

 

[Tink_]

I'm actually looking in to the pineapple core since I saw it here but other than that, I don't have many new plans because funny enough am due to see my GP on the 1st for blood tests re fertility. I think she is just going to test initially for ovulation but I'm hoping she'll also look at all my hormones, will have to update you on the 1st. Just hoping my stupid kidney issues don't make her want to wait another month!!

Have you tried pineapple before?x

 

[Mintastic]

Yay Samantha!

Hanrh will you update the title?

AFM, temp took a nosedive at 5dpo which after my 6 day lp last month isn't looking good. I know vitex can take 3months to kick in - it just makes me so sad to think that even a fertilized egg wouldn't have time to implant.
Here is hoping temp goes back up and AF stays away a little longer anyway!

 

[hanrh]

Tink- That's good you get your bloods done soon. I had mine done cycle 5 and they called it fertility bloods so I imagine most places do it the same. It tested progesterone, testosterone, lsh and folate (I think). From that they could tell if u ovulated and how healthy your eggs were. Hopefully your kidney problems won't hinder anything. I can't imagine it would unless you are taking lots of mediation! Finger crossed for you! I actually used to suffer with kidney issues and fought to see a specialist (had to go private in the end!), I had an op and it completely resolved everything! Was amazing!!!
Yes I did try the pineapple once before however really didn't like the chewy texture of the core. That's why I'm trying the smoothies

Mint - all changed on the page title. Wow 10 bfps! And 5dpo could be implantation dip. Fingers crossed it goes up tomorrow!!

 

[jumpingo]

4DPO over here...too late to start eating pineapple as a last ditch effort?

FF says i can test on sept 1st, so that's technically my test date, but i'm gonna try to wait this one out i think. just not too hopeful on the timing, but never know i guess...

 

[DandJ]

Jumpingo, I'm 5dpo, so you're only 1dpo behind me and FF said I should test Sept 2nd... probably will do 3 days earlier though

Also, I really want to try the pineapple core but I can't stand the hard/chewy texture of it. Might as well just deal with it, anything for a sticky bean, right?

 

[Camichelle]

Congrats Samantha!! So happy for you!

 

[Tink_]

DandJ, do you have a blender? Maybe you could try it in that like Hanrh. x

 

[mangoberry]

I would like to join in too. We have been TTC since Dec 2013 - still with no luck. My husband and I were on long distance till April but we used to BD every weekend as he used to visit me, we started living together again since May and have been making sure to BD after my AF and continue till 2 days after OPK test shows positive.

I am 6 DPO and would like to test on Sept 5th if AF does not show up till then. AF always ends up showing before I can test.

Some questions for you ladies who are TTC and the ones who have already got BFP's

How are you ladies getting workout routine into TTC? - as I end up getting paranoid when I want to go for a run and doing other excercise, I have already put on 10 pounds because of not working out regulary and eating ice-cream and full-fat yoghurt.

Also, have you all stopped drinking coffee or tea completely? - I drink two cups of decaf coffee and one cup of Indian-tea and my doctor said that is completely ok to do.

 

[hanrh]

Hi mangoberry - welcome. It's nice to have a new member .

In answer to your questions, I agree I'm scared to do too much exercise as have read it can mess with ovulation however I swim 3 times a week as it's apparently low impact exercise.

I have never been a big tea/coffe drinker so started off by giving it up completely to try to drink more water instead. This cycle I have been trying green tea (decaf) which I'm enjoying and is apparent good when ttc.

I am 3dpo today with af due on sep 3rd so pretty similar to you!! We can wait it out together! I know it's early but any symptoms yet?

Danj- I am really enjoying my pineapple core made into a smoothie. Feels really healthy and refreshing and you can't feel and of the chewy bits!! You should try it!

 

[Loobs]

Wow - I'm gone 2 days and I come back to 2 BFPs!! Congrats Samantha and Gator! Best wishes to you both.

I'm on CD3 the witch has landed with a bang. I remember as a teenager my cramps were so bad that they made me vomit, and that's what's happened this cycle I think.

Hopefully the witch knows she won't be visiting me for a while so needs to make the last one a particularly bad one? Haha, total wishful thinking.

I'm going for evening primrose oil and raspberry leaf tea til O. I'll be OPKing from CD11 or 12. We will be DTD every 2nd day then daily when I get my positive OPK. Maybe a bit of preseed thrown in for good measure!

X

 

[mangoberry]

Thanks Hanrh for quick reply.

Regarding symptoms I don't feel any different till now , I should give pineapple core a try too by making smoothies, though I thought pineapple is not good when TTC.

 

[hanrh]

No me either. Desperate for my boobs to feel sore haha.

Pineapple core is supposed to aid implantation. You only eat it for 1-5dpo as you don't want to eat it after implantation as it can cause contractions - I think!

 

[Tink_]

Loobs, sorry you are feeling so poorly. I've had spotting for the last few days and waiting for it to hit full force tomorrow

 

[jumpingo]

No me either. Desperate for my boobs to feel sore haha.

Pineapple core is supposed to aid implantation. You only eat it for 1-5dpo as you don't want to eat it after implantation as it can cause contractions - I think!

missed my "pineapple window" then guess i will just save it for when AF comes yeah, not feeling too positive this cycle...

but swimming 3 times a week sounds great. i might jump on that bandwagon...my problem is that i never stick with anything. i struggle making myself actually GO to the pool. or the gym. or even for a walk.

i'm 5DPO and feel like i was hit by a truck today...completely exhausted. hoping to get a second wind later because my husband and i joined this indoor soccer league 2 weeks ago and we have a game tonight...yikes

 

[klink]

Hi Ladies,

just checking in on y'all I think it is wonderful how you all stick together and give each other new hope! Please do not give up, miracles happen! I can't wait for all of you to join us in the graduates thread!
And keep in mind, it's possible to get a BFP without having symptoms, mine for example came way later
Lots of to y'all

 

[hanrh]

Aw jumpingo - don't give up on this cycle yet. You never know! I have my fx for you. How did your soccer go? You are very brave - swimming is my limit!!

Nice to hear from you klink. Thank you for your well wishes and for letting us know we don't need symptoms to get a bfp!!! When did yours start? X

 

[klink]

I think my boobs started to hurt around 6 1/2 7 weeks? I only had slightly sore nipples and was tired. those where my symptoms and the discharge was different than other cycles. but other than that, nothing and i got my bfp at 3w 5d i think.

 

[jumpingo]

Aw jumpingo - don't give up on this cycle yet. You never know! I have my fx for you. How did your soccer go? You are very brave - swimming is my limit!!

well, i played soccer from 3rd grade until my 1st year in college, so it's sort of my "thing." i play goalie, which i guess makes me a crazy person, too.

indoor soccer is much faster paced and intense than regular soccer, which means more action (diving, catching, saving, etc) for me but it also means they score more. we lost (again), but we played way better than last week, so hopefully in another game or two we'll be able to manage a win?

anyway, it's played on a gym floor, so now i look like i got beat up it's fun though.

as for TTC, am trying to come around to getting hopeful this cycle. i'm 6DPO with no symptoms to speak of, really. was exhausted yesterday during the day, but think maybe it was just the weekend busy-ness catching up with me.

FF says i'm 5 days away from testing as of tomorrow, which would be in the limits of a FRER, right? am gonna try to wait until the 1st, unless i find cheaper HPTs at the store off base.

 

[hanrh]

Klink - thanks for the info about your symptoms. I always see other ladies saying they could hardly touch the BBs straight after as they were so sore. I always think I'm out for sure unless I get it! Which I never do!

Jumpingo - that's so impressive about your soccer playing. I hope you get a win soon!! I am not sure how the FRERs work in terms of days. I always thought it was from 11dpo onwards but I supposed if lp is shorter maybe it can be used earlier? I will be 11dpo on the 1st so was hoping to test then too!!