TWW starts today! Who's with me?!

[BabyHopes.]

Hey girls! I'm back from our NYC Vaca. It was super nice to get away and just chill out with my BFF. Man, I miss her!

Anyways, hang in there onebump & babyhopes. We will do this!

Torres - I'm glad you listened to your heart - if you need another month off then do it! You will try when you feel ready enough. I plan to test on Mon. 6/18. I will be 12dpo and it is my would be EDD so I figure it will be a bad day already so I might as well make it a horrible day as I'm sure I'll get a BFN anyways. I'm afraid of how I might react with the EDD and then if I test a day or two later with a BFN. I'll just be super upset. At least by doing it all in one day it will done and over with in 24 hours....

I got the paperwork for the Fertility Specialist. Holy crap, they need a TON of info. Good thing I like to fill out forms. I also got a letter from my OBGYN. I'm super bummed - he is retiring and his last day will July 8th so I will only get another cycle or so with him. I love him and the way he monitors me - it's gonna be hard getting another OBGYN that is so awesome...

Hi Snow! I hear you on trying to minimize unpleasantness if you can. And maybe you'll get your BFP and you'll have a new positive association with the date as a memory?

I'll be testing on Sat/Sun - I want to have a result by Father's Day. I'll be 13dpo on Saturday, so I'm fairly confident that if there WAS something to show, it'll be there.

So, in terms of SS - I've been having SUPER PAINFUL canker sores in my mouth, back to back for the last week... related? I don't know... I usually only get them when my Crohn's flairs up, but it's under control. Maybe it's some weird hormonal thing. Had some twinges yesterday too, and lots of falling asleep on the couch waiting for hubby to get home (who am I kidding - that would happen anyway The life of a teacher!)

On a non-TTC related front - I am super excited, I got a position at my same school for next year! I'm still not permanent (Thank you Province of Ontario) but I figure, 3 consecutive FULL YEAR contracts at the same school... I should be in for something permanent soon! So that'll help take some of the stress away for now. I wonder if I go on Mat leave how that'll work... they'll need a sub to sub for the sub! hehe

Have a great day everyone - try and stay cool if you're in Southeastern Ontario or Northeastern US!

 

[onebumpplease]

Stalk away Leinzlove.

Glad you had such a nice time Snowflakes.

Babyhopes I hope over the next 7 x days there is a lot of good news in this thread. I MAY be 14dpo on Thursday, but may not, chart stalk away to get my drift. I'm either 12dpo, 9dpo or 7dpo today. Clearly hoping for the first.

I am worried sick about my job ending. I haven't had one single interview. Apparently there will be plenty of supply work, but clearly I would love a job to call my own. I hope it comes for me one day!!

 

[BabyHopes.]

Ok, so I caved and tested with FRER at 9/10dpo. I know it's rare, but I was hoping I'd be one of the lucky ones! I'm not too upset by it - it's super early. At least now it sorts of ties me over until Sat/Sun, when I'll test for Fathers day.

Good luck ladies - stay positive!

 

[snowflakes120]

I like the temp raises you are getting One Bump! When do you think you'll test? I really hope things work out with work...

Baby Hopes - Yea, your way too early! Silly girl! Glad you got it out of your system to test on Father's Day.

Not much going on with me. Just waiting. I have my Progesterone Bloodwork today so that is how I will be spending my lunch break - fun! I should know the number tomorrow.

 

[onebumpplease]

babyhopes Even although I'm sure it's too early, those BFNs are tough to see Sure a BF would more than make up for it though

I like the temp raises you are getting One Bump! When do you think you'll test? I really hope things work out with work...

Baby Hopes - Yea, your way too early! Silly girl! Glad you got it out of your system to test on Father's Day.

Not much going on with me. Just waiting. I have my Progesterone Bloodwork today so that is how I will be spending my lunch break - fun! I should know the number tomorrow.

Oh Snowflakes, hope the numbers are good!

I testing this morning with 25mlu poundshop test and... Big Fat Negative 13dpo today, so convinced it's not my month. Maybe just maybe I just don't have my O day pinned down.

I do have a coldsore, yay ( )

 

[Leinzlove]

Onebump: You are having one heck of an awful cycle. It looks like your temps have stayed above the coverline nicely, with an implantation dip at 5dpo. It looks like you should have your BFP. I know you definitley have had the BD, WOW!

Or maybe O on CD48? I hope your waiting limbo ends soon.

I really hope your job is not ending! And that you get an interview... SUPER SOON!

Babyhopes: I have lots of canker sores in my mouth right now. Its definitley hormonal... Hoping you are very close to your BFP!

Snow: Hoping you get pregnant this cycle!

 

[onebumpplease]

Onebump: You are having one heck of an awful cycle. It looks like your temps have stayed above the coverline nicely, with an implantation dip at 5dpo. It looks like you should have your BFP. I know you definitley have had the BD, WOW!

Or maybe O on CD48? I hope your waiting limbo ends soon.

I really hope your job is not ending! And that you get an interview... SUPER SOON!

Babyhopes: I have lots of canker sores in my mouth right now. Its definitley hormonal... Hoping you are very close to your BFP!

Snow: Hoping you get pregnant this cycle!

:hiya: How is everyone?

Leinzlove..I hadn't even thought of CD48, I was thinking CD43. Unfortunately we have petered off to every 3 x days. We did so well, but it's not OH's fault, but I'm loosing motivation this cycle. Wondering if there has been an egg up there at all this cycle. A - today, but AF would at least signal a new chance.

 

[snowflakes120]

One bump - Sorry for the BFN today huns. Just an observation of mine - if you look at last cycles chart you have a small steady climb with temps close together around 7dpo (CD22) like your CD48 of this cycle... I hope that makes sense.

Babyhopes - Have you tested again? Your getting close to AF! Sorry for the cankers!

Leinz -

Torres - Where you been girl? Has AF arrived for you or have you tested?

AFM, Progesterone level was 23.6 - which is up a tiny bit from last months (21). So I am pleased about that. But feel out because it's not a big change. Oh well. I'll have to wait and see. If my temps keep raising I may be temped to test on Sunday... My chart is making me happy for the time being. Only SX so far is my nipples are sensitive.

 

[BabyHopes.]

One bump - Sorry for the BFN today huns. Just an observation of mine - if you look at last cycles chart you have a small steady climb with temps close together around 7dpo (CD22) like your CD48 of this cycle... I hope that makes sense.

Babyhopes - Have you tested again? Your getting close to AF! Sorry for the cankers!

Leinz -

Torres - Where you been girl? Has AF arrived for you or have you tested?

AFM, Progesterone level was 23.6 - which is up a tiny bit from last months (21). So I am pleased about that. But feel out because it's not a big change. Oh well. I'll have to wait and see. If my temps keep raising I may be temped to test on Sunday... My chart is making me happy for the time being. Only SX so far is my nipples are sensitive.

Hey Snow,
Just tested with a $store cheapy - my new favourite thing They claim 25miu, but who knows. Although at least now they have a stamp on them that stays they are approved for health canada. Clearly if I see anything even remotely interesting I'll fall back on my FRER backup. But, I can't help but deflate a little bit. I know I'm not out until AF shows, but meh - just not feeling it. I'm either 11 or 12dpo. With my last BFP it didn't show until 14dpo on the nose, so I'm holding on to that.. but I know the stats aren't in my favour at this point. I said I would wait until Sunday AM, but I have a few of the $store cheapies, so I may test tomorrow morning and Sunday morning. Good luck if you're testing Sunday too!

How is everyone else?

Torres - you've been quiet!

Hope everyone is doing well!

 

[snowflakes120]

I just tested with a $ store cheapy too baby hopes this afternoon. Can't beat it right? Of course, BFN. I am sure I am totally out this cycle again. Bummer. But what else is new!! I'm totally not feeling it either. Getting discouraged that my tubes are cleared out, my Progesterone is finally at an acceptable level for some time now & I am taking Clomid - I just don't understand why I haven't gotten my BFP. I have been patiently (somewhat) waiting for over a year now. What gives? I don't know... I am starting to think hubby has issues as well... Sorry for the vent ladies. Just thinking out loud.

 

[BabyHopes.]

I just tested with a $ store cheapy too baby hopes this afternoon. Can't beat it right? Of course, BFN. I am sure I am totally out this cycle again. Bummer. But what else is new!! I'm totally not feeling it either. Getting discouraged that my tubes are cleared out, my Progesterone is finally at an acceptable level for some time now & I am taking Clomid - I just don't understand why I haven't gotten my BFP. I have been patiently (somewhat) waiting for over a year now. What gives? I don't know... I am starting to think hubby has issues as well... Sorry for the vent ladies. Just thinking out loud.

I hear you Snow. Another BFN for me this morning too (SMU - I forgot to test when I woke up for a groggy pee at 7am!). I'll give it one more shot tomorrow AM for Fathers Day and then call it quits. I'm pretty sure SOMETHING would show by now.

I know we've only been trying for 6 months, but I suggested to DH (planted the seed) that maybe if this continues to be a struggle he should get tested... he wasn't against the idea, so that's half the battle.

I can't help but feel that since it was so easy the first time (CP on my first month TTC) that something is "wrong" now. I didn't go to the Dr after the CP - in my mind, there's nothing they could have done anyway - but now I'm worried that something isn't right as a result. Is that possible? We're timing everything, having lots of BD leading up to (presumed) O.... unless I'm ovulating later than I think and we just aren't BDing for long enough into the cycle... we usually hit CH15/16 and burn out. Maybe I should wait until closer to the magic day, instead of wearing him out too early (it's a battle to get him into "baby making sex"). Maybe a CD13,15,17 strategy is better than an 11,13,15..... Anymore than that seems to put him off.

ARgh...

 

[snowflakes120]

Hmmm. You got me thinking Baby Hopes. I am starting to wonder if maybe my miscarriage did something to me. I opted for the Cytotec (pill that makes you miscarry). I had to take multiple doses over a course of a few days... It didn't work for me like it works for most. I wonder if it did something to my fertility somehow.

Maybe doing a round of different days next cycle might work for you. It's worth a shot ya know!! What's the worst that could happen - you get PG!! My Dr. said to do 12, 14, 16... We have been basically BDing every day from 10-17!! I am thinking of doing every other day next cycle in case hubby does have an issue - it will give his body more time to replenish itself. We have never done that!

 

[Leinzlove]

Ladies, I hope you are pleasantly surprised with 's this month!

 

[BabyHopes.]

Hmmm. You got me thinking Baby Hopes. I am starting to wonder if maybe my miscarriage did something to me. I opted for the Cytotec (pill that makes you miscarry). I had to take multiple doses over a course of a few days... It didn't work for me like it works for most. I wonder if it did something to my fertility somehow.

Maybe doing a round of different days next cycle might work for you. It's worth a shot ya know!! What's the worst that could happen - you get PG!! My Dr. said to do 12, 14, 16... We have been basically BDing every day from 10-17!! I am thinking of doing every other day next cycle in case hubby does have an issue - it will give his body more time to replenish itself. We have never done that!

Wow - you can get your man going 7 days in a row?? As soon as mine realizes were in "the window" he digs in his heels.

They say every other day is better, as it takes more than a day for the swimmers to mature... So if you're using new soerm daily it might not be as developed? If only I could remember the details of that reproductive anatomy course I took in Uni!

Can't hurt to try something new anyway is what I'm doing isn't currently working.

Saying a prayer for tomorrow morning. Had a mini meltdown with hubby tonight - we were arguing that he finds I'm always "angry", where in reality I'm sad and he doesn't see the difference. I think I may have finally gotten him to empathize a bit with the pain I'm experiencing. I totally understand how some marriages don't survive infertility - the stress and anxiety and sadness and pain is ridiculous, and so hard to articulate to unsympathetic men...and we're not even that far in.

All the best to you ladies this weekend - whatever you may be up to!

 

[onebumpplease]

I just tested with a $ store cheapy too baby hopes this afternoon. Can't beat it right? Of course, BFN. I am sure I am totally out this cycle again. Bummer. But what else is new!! I'm totally not feeling it either. Getting discouraged that my tubes are cleared out, my Progesterone is finally at an acceptable level for some time now & I am taking Clomid - I just don't understand why I haven't gotten my BFP. I have been patiently (somewhat) waiting for over a year now. What gives? I don't know... I am starting to think hubby has issues as well... Sorry for the vent ladies. Just thinking out loud.

Remember healthy couples on average are able to conceive within 4 x months (25% chance a month). Therefore you need four months of everything being cleared and at normal levels. No harm getting DH tested, sometimes it's the not knowing that's worse.

Well babyhopes and snowflakes BFNs all round. Think AF should come tomorrow for me. Blech Blech Blech

 

[BusyBee12]

Hi ladies,

I just wanted to say hello, apologise for not messaging, and to say that I often do think about you and hope that you all become pregnant very soon.

I'm now 12 weeks 2days - dating scan on Fri which is the next step but due December 29th according to my dates and a previous scan. I got pregnant first time, but paid in other ways - I have had Hyperemesis (severe nausea and vom - sorry!) since week 6 and was in hospital for while. Now on meds for it at home. Little by little improving but still hard to feel ill day after day. Any how i'm just a rare case - most women get normal sickness so don't worry!
I think getting pregnant 1st time for me came down to these things:
1. Having lots of sex. Sex everyday running up to fertile time and often twice a day.
2. Ovulation smiley face sticks confirmed surge
3. Orgasm after OH every time - apparently draws Sperm into cervix nicely!

Keep positive girls. xxx

 

[BabyHopes.]

I'm out
On to cycle #7, and a call to my GP. I don't know what/if they'll do anything, but at least then I can feel proactive. I know some places say you need to be trying for 1yr+, but others say if you're 30+ 60months is enough for a referral.

 

[snowflakes120]

Sorry for AF Babyhopes. In the US they say if you are 35+ to go after 6 months - if you are younger than that then they say 1 year of TTC. I totally went in and at least asked for blood work done around the 9 month point...

One Bump - Really hope that there is an end in sight for you. Either a BFP or AF so you start a fresh cycle.

Torres - Thinking of you girl! Hope all is well in your world.

Yesterday was my EDD for my angel baby. It was ok. Hubby took me out for Ice Cream! Yum! My fav! So that was nice. I so can't wait to see the FS - I am so ready. I know I am out this month but Dr. wants me to continue taking my Progesterone til 16dpo (how annoying!!) then I can stop and AF should be here Sunday most likely.

 

[onebumpplease]

Busybee I'm glad everything with babs is going well, rubbish that you have to be so ill though

Babyhopes. This is tough. Although AF isn't in full flow I have preliminary bleeding and cramps. I am 99% sure that it will come into effect over the next 24 hours.

Snowflakes. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to go through this. I'm glad your DH treated you well though.

Sounds like it's time for the big guns for us ladies then. I expect my blood results by this time next week. I have my fx'd I don't need to wait any longer.

I refuse to let go of my recently re-acquired PMA though. I can do this, even if it is with help. I was born to be a mum, and am sure that something can happen within the next year now that testing is under way.

We all need a little...no a LOT of

 

[Torres]

Hi ladies. Sorry I've been quiet, just trying to sort through some things in my head!
I'm sorry that everyone is out this month, but at least we're going through it all together! AF got me on thursday. I'm thinking I may use OPKs this month. We'll see though, this ttc is really messing with my head! (as I'm sure it is with all of you!)
My daughter is still talking away about being a big sister. She still sometimes asks if I have a baby in my belly, but she doesn't ask anymore questions when I say "not yet."
Onebump - never let go of your PMA! You will be a mom one day, I know it.
You all are going to be Moms, and great ones at that!