Kelly: I've been using FF. I've not used it long though. I have minimal information from the past. I have a small amount of info from when I conceived my daughter, but I didn't start temping until mid-cycle and somehow managed to start temping right before O. I think I'm going to look into Flo. I'm still going to use FF, but I'm interested to see if they match up (not that I don't believe FF, I'm just curious lol).
Irregular cycles are frustrating. Have you been dealing with them most of your life or is it something that's been more recent?
I agree with Oculi about the opk. If you've already noticed ewcm, probably hold off until next cycle. If not, you may want to start, but maybe only once in the afternoons to start? I'm definitely no expert on OPKs as this is my first cycle ever using them.
Oculi: My mom tried clarifying that she said what she did because she's so exhausted
She helps us out so much, especially when things get so crazy with school (which the program I'm in now has pretty much been crazy from day 1). If we manage to conceive, then it'll be after graduation and probably before my boards. Once I get settled into a job, DH will probably be a SAHD, and that will make such a huge difference. She seems more excited about the idea now though - though we haven't said we're trying. Even still, it really hurt when she said that, so I'd be scared to tell her.
She was my rock with my first 2 pregnancies. DH was scared out of his mind with our first, so was essentially useless, and #2 was a surprise, so he was very distant. DH doesn't know, but I actually told my mom as soon as I found out with #2 - I didn't tell him until the next morning. He thinks we told her together later that week. I wouldn't hurt him by telling him she knew before him, but I was so scared to tell him and needed her support. He doesn't handle change well, and a baby right after I quit my job, I was certain, would just totally through him through a loop. He actually handled the news much better than I expected, but was pretty distant throughout the pregnancy. This time he's the one telling me we need to BD (I've been letting him take the lead on #3)
I hope everyone takes your news well! My IL come from big families as well (MIL 1 of 7; FIL 1 of 11), so they are definitely used to lots of kids. Their 9th grandbaby is due in Feb. I just think they see us as screw ups I guess? I could be totally wrong as I'm perceiving it as such. But I was 1 of 2, so my family isn't used to that many
I really hope your family is supportive. Even though this is what you want and you're excited and already have 2, adding a 3rd can still be scary. For as excited and whatnot as I am about having more (hopefully), it's still a bit scary and really hope that our families are supportive.
With the weeks estimator hpts, they can be confusing. While technically it does shows the estimated time from conception, it greatly depends on the concentration or dilution of your urine. That's why some might get a 1-2 weeks after having 2-3 if the urine is too dilute. Maybe yours is more concentrated giving your a higher reading? Or is it possible you O'd a little earlier than you thought?
Hannah: Sorry to hear you guys are the black sheep as well! I really try to detach, but I have a tendency to let my emotions get the better of me
I've been pretty much going off for the last 2 days about it... I've kept my mouth shut with my SILs because I'm not about to start drama even though I'm as POed as I am (I could write novels about it lol). I told DH we need to start separating ourselves from some things. Like the latest that has my knickers in a twist is over birthdays. This year 3 of the kids were turning 3 in each family. The 2 other families would pitch in for build a bear and would take that kid to build a bear. We weren't allowed to go for our daughter's. We were told it was an "aunt" thing (I'm an aunt to their kids), and that they are trying to do it without the parent. Also they said they wouldn't do it in the evenings or on weekends because it's too busy, so they wanted to do it during the day even though we can't do it during the day. DD wasn't thrilled to be with them without one of us.
With my niece back in June, both SILs went (one being the mom). Neither DH or I were invited. My nephew will be turning 3 in about a week. I asked what was going on with build a bear (DH already gave our contribution). The one SIL is going with her husband in the evening (even though they claimed they won't go in the evening because it's too busy), and still with no invite extended to one of us. I know it probably sounds soooo petty, but this is the crap they pull all the time (for as long as I've known them). They let us know about events the 24-48 hrs before (and our lives aren't built for that little notice). If we can't make it, they don't care and continue as planned, so we've missed out on a lot over the years, which now means we miss out on our nieces and nephew, and our kids miss out with their cousins. I know it sounds so petty, but it's been very stressful and aggravating, especially when it all changes when they want something from us.
Is it possible that your body has been gearing up for a little while and are about to finally O? I wonder if the test you're using now may just be better than the regular opk? What brand are you using for the regular opk? i did some shopping around on Amazon for more opks, and it definitely seems like some brands don't really read well even if you're getting positive opks on others.
Monkers: That's a bummer about the surge, but hopefully you still at least caught O! I'm sorry your cycle is so confusing right now. I certainly feel your pain with that. It definitely seems to just make everything more confusing and frustrating.
Katy: We've certainly had our ups and downs, but we're definitely to a better spot where I feel confident about ttc right now. Graduates from my school / program generally have a good rep and are usually pretty quickly employed. Which is another reason we only have a short amount of time to ttc right now as I can't push back working too far. We're already pushing it if we try in November, but that's probably the latest we'll go until we have to wait for me to be working for so much time before we can try again. I'll have to have a c section regardless if / when we conceive, so it's a big factor in it. I am thinking about begging my midwife (if it all works out) if she'll allow me to go back sooner than the traditional 8 weeks so I don't have to push working so far back.
I'm really glad your kids are doing better! I hope that means you're sleeping better as well. How many more days before you start OPKs?
Gypsy: I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! I really hope this is your month. I'm sorry about the endometriosis
Was that just recent that you found out?
bailey: I hope the egg caught! Could the pain be implantation? When do you think you'll test?
Jlh: Welcome and good luck!
I hope I didn't miss anything or anyone!
I am ttc #3. We have 2 little girls ages 7 & 2. Hoping for a boy this time so we are swaying but a girl will be just as lovely 
to you.
always nice to see the actual words on a screen! 
but I think with some of the feedback about those I will get a box of the first response as back up. We'll see ! As far as swaying I am doing the shettles method which is what you mentioned but I'm also doing the boy friendly diet , altering my ph , positions , and dh plans to be abstinent that week . There's probably more things I missed but there's a lot that goes in to a full sway ! Fingers crossed lol
