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[nmpjcp2015]

After I test this month I will let you know if i still need or not hopefully by Saturday i will know. I'm super anxious!

so exciting! hang in there Yari!

Thought I was doing okay being patient this month but then I just checked Facebook. My sister and BIL officially made their pregnancy announcement to everyone today, and 2 other friends have announced babies in the last 48 hours. Phooey.

Yeah, I'm not a fan of Facebook, it's fake and breeds jealous feelings and just makes me feel sad in general. Maybe a FB break would be good while TTC.

Also, my husband is whiter than white, literally he's a ginger. And I'm proof that not all women of color have rhythm. That's the beauty of bachata, it's literally the same 1, 2, 3, 4 movement over and over again. I would say that I had to stop because it's a very intimate dance that I wouldn't dance with anyone other than my husband. You have to get VERY close. Listening to Romeo makes me wanna move my hips though.

Sunshine - do you have any tips for workouts during pregnancy? I'm doing Jillian Michaels beginner shred since I've let myself get out of shape (again). Any other recommendations?

 

[sunshine2014]

Yes, don't do shred!!!!!!!!!!!!! I asked many people about this. My Dr said I could do anything I was doing pre pregnancy. Didn't ask what that was or anything. So I did. I then spoke with the ma aver at my gym and she said not to do abs. Awesome. I do 200 sit ups 5 days a week. I also was taking an ab cardio class. I fully believe that worki out is a must in pregnancy, and I know it's a myth that it causes mcs, but I will definitely change my work out routine next time.

No abs. I will do more yoga and basic cardio. I was going full force like before, and ao I will be more careful.

Also I totally agree with fb. I'm a happy, confident woman...but fb has made me jealous in the past. I've enjoyed my break from it, not worrying about other people and their pregnancy stuff/kids. Im much happier not wasting time on it...and also not having to read people's minute BY minute life updates haha.

 

[nmpjcp2015]

Ok thanks for letting me know!!! I've seen mixed reports on ab workouts. I think I'll continue the beginner shred because it's actually quite easy and there are a lot of arms and leg exercises, but I'll skip the ab section.

Thanks and congrats... yay for CM! Hehe. I'm hoping for a wondering Christmas present/baby for you this year!

 

[sunshine2014]

Thanks!!!! And ya. I'm a big woek out junkie, so support it 100% but just avoid abs is my suggestion!

 

[babydust0302]

My DH made me take a HPT this morning and of course it was a BFN. i told him it was still too early but he insisted. My mother has been noticing things tho. Today she asked my why i've been drinking so much water and i said that i'm just thirsty lately and today i bent over to do something and i was getting terrible cramps. Felt like bad gas. Just lots of pressure. She then asked me if i had AF. Lol. My mom always knows things before they happen. So maybe this is my month! My boobs are still super sore. Can't even pass a finger on my nipples and they're really hard.

 

[nmpjcp2015]

Wooohooo! All that's sounds really promising Yari! Are your boobs getting BIGGER? That's a huge symptoms when they hurt and you feel like they're are getting bigger. Ekkkk, I'm excited for you! You should test again on Sunday or Monday. If you can stand it wait until the day AFTER AF is due.

Baby dust!

 

[babydust0302]

I'm hoping my gut is right this time around. this morning I had mild AF cramps and then they went away. I usually get them really strong, but i hope those are not for AF! I also have a terrible taste in my mouth. I can't even brush my tongue in the mornings because the toothpaste tastes terrible to me. everything has a nasty after taste. yuck. i bought my DH a shirt that says "be nice to me my wife is pregnant" lol if i am, then I will give it to him for valentine's day; if not, i can still give it to him as a gift when I do get pregnant. I feel so bad for him. I've been a monster lately. not intentionally. i just snap out of nowhere! sometimes i'm happy, sometimes i cry over nothing, sometimes i'm just mad for no reason. extreme mood swings thankfully he understands that those are just hormonal so he ignores me and walks away

syd - how are you feeling?

sunshine - are you still on vacay?

 

[nmpjcp2015]

I hope you're right too. Seriously that sounds how I felt before my BFP. I was thinking, either AF is really about to kick my butt, or something is up. Ahhhh I'm so excited!

Syd- I hope all is well with your job.

Sunshine - Are you settling back into a routine or still traveling the world. I heard Disney is having a measles outbreak so be careful!

 

[SydFreeman]

Yari, that's great! Are these symptoms different from what you would normally feel with AF approaching?

I've been going through much the same thing...boobs really sore and swollen and I've been really tired. These along with the constipation, vivid dreams, and irritability have gotten my hopes up! Today is only 12 DPO of a 17 day LP, though. The earliest I would test is Valentine's Day, just to be sure it's not AF.
Job is going well, Fridays the office is closed so I'm home! Got some errands and other things to catch up on but then gonna take a NAP.

Cheri-- How are you feeling??

Sunshine-- Back home yet?

 

[sunshine2014]

I'm bacccck!!!! It was a lovely vacay... I'm feeling better now, ready to get back to the grind and my gym routine on Monday.

Yari those sound like great symptoms! Woot! I sure hope you ladies all get bfp this month. My heart my ache a little, but not for long because I will be wayyyyy too excited for you all lol. So excited for you both to test. I will be checking constantly for your update Yari...and Syd, next week for yours!!! Fingers crossed!!

Cheri...I wrote don't do shred...but I didn't mean that lol. I meant don't do the ab workout class I was doing, I think it was called cx worx. I'm not sure why I wrote that about shred. Sorry I just noticed it now. I had cramps during shred and I'm pretty sure they were my mc cramps. but I'm 100% sure it's not related. Was just bad timing and where I was, so perhaps I wrote it because it was on my mind. But regardless, abs are to be avoided as a precaution! Hope you're kicking some shred butt. I love shred, I'm going to go back on Monday..my gym does the class a few days a week.

I'm back to the cold... loved Orlando, it was a nice break. The last time I was at Disney I was 5 haha. So it was fun to go again. I'm now planning a trip for DH and I, hopefully at the beginning of April.

OMG...CHERI!!!! is it your BIrthday!?!?!?!?!!? I know it was around here sometime, but I don't think you told us an exact date. I just realized this minute. In case it is I'm going to sing you happy Birthday now..

Happy Birthday To you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday you beautiful pregnant lady...
Happy Birthday to you!!!!

Hope you are having/have had/will have a wonderful day!

 

[nmpjcp2015]

Hey guys. I took the weekend offline.

Yari did you test?! I've been biting my nails in anticipation!

Sunshine, I'm so glad you had fun! I've never been to Disney, but you make it sound amazing!

Syd- How are you doing?

AFM - I had a great weekend. It was my birthday yesterday. It was an abosolute gem of a weekend filled with surprised like tickets to an NBA game and a new car. I'm spoiled. I believe I'm starting to experience morning sickness. I almost lost my cookies this morning. Aside from that, everything is going really well. I haven't gained any weight.


I hope everyone has been well.

 

[babydust0302]

Happy belated birthday Cheri!

afm AF came strong this month. m symptoms never went away like they normally do when AF is about to come in. I feel like crap. my DH and I cried on saturday because it came a day early and we both thought this was it. He wants to go to a doctor since it's been so long already. we're on our 8th cycle now. he asked me what doctor he should go to and i really have no clue. I got checked before we got married and i was told I would be fine. Hopefully it's just the timing that's off. We're a little discouraged. This weekend had just been an emotional roller coaster for us.

 

[nmpjcp2015]

I'm so sorry Yari! I hope you find some answers. Your symptoms did seem so promising!

 

[sunshine2014]

Boooo to morning sickness. fx it goes awy soon.

Yari - so so so sorry af came. I know how tricky those symptoms can be. But I do believe you're just another month closer. Definitely look into a Dr, as it will hopefully provide either answers or reassurance. but it's incrdibly easy to miss the window, so maybe just dtd every other day all month to be sure? try not to stress too much, it's been 8 cycles but I believe that often our timing is just off with dtd, so those months shouldnt really count. Perhaps try some opk's and temling as an immediate first step.

I'm here for you.

 

[SydFreeman]

Yari, I'm so sorry AF came. AF is a nasty enemy, and so cruel getting our hopes up every month.

AF started for me this AM. Now we start our 10th cycle. We can totally relate to you guys, Yari. My DH wants me to go see a doctor and then he'll go. I hate to say it but I suspect the problem may be on his side of things.

Cheri, that sounds like the best birthday ever!! Happy belated birthday!!! I hope this morning sickness phase goes quickly for you.

Sunshine--How are you?

 

[sunshine2014]

Awwww man, so sorry Syd it's such a sinking feeling. I'm sending you and Yari both hugs.

I'm doing okay. Just in limbo land. Waiting for af. Doing lots of research about baby aspirin. Hopefully af will come in a few more weeks.

 

[nmpjcp2015]

Thanks for the birthday wishes!

Yari - I agree with Sunshine. Getting that exact timing is really hard to do and even then we only have 20% chance.

I'm sorry Syd.

I just want you all to know that I'm here with digital hugs and any thing else you need. Also, don't forget to let me know if you want any of this ovulation or pregnancy testing stuff I have. I have no problem sending it to whoever wants it.

 

[sunshine2014]

Looks like I'm officially back in the game (hopefully) lol. Af came back today.!!!!!

 

[nmpjcp2015]

Looks like I'm officially back in the game (hopefully) lol. Af came back today.!!!!!

WAAHHHHHH!!!! That's awesome! And so quick! Congrats!

 

[sunshine2014]

Yay!!!!!!!!

I went to the gym on Monday body a body pump class. I. Can't. Walk. Seriously. It's hard to walk up/down our stairs. And last night I wanted to go get something, and said forget it haha. I Haven't been since my mc so it's been a hella long time. I'm supposed to go back today for shred. I plan on it, but wish me luck. If I can climb into the car I'll be happy lol.