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[Angel wings13]

Not feeling very hopeful anymore

Woke up with AF like cramps and have a light pink tinge to the toliet paper when I wiped. Have a feeling AF is right around the corner. Used digital OPK's this month AND preseed, ugh so frustrating! I know there is a little chance it could be IB but being 11 DPO I feel like its more likely AF...on to cycle number 7

I also woke up with cramps. If my o date is correct, Af will start tomorrow, or today if it's a day late on ff.

 

[Angel wings13]

Oh yeah plus my temp went down a bit.

 

[Angel wings13]

Oh yeah, and tested this morning, bfn obviously, lol, you all would have known if it were a bfp! Lol

How odd that I would lightly spot a week after o. Before that happened I was just convinced this wasn't my month. Just going through the stress of moving and stuff...
Then I had what seemed like IB, I mean that had only happened to me one other time, last summer before I knew I was pregnant! Though I will say I didn't test till like 3 weeks after that, and the first test was so faint, but the one 3 days later was DARK.

I have read stories where women had what they thought were light periods, tested bfn, only to get their bfp the next month and be a monti further than they thought!

 

[PDubs10612]

fingers crossed for you that it was IB We need a BFP around here to get spirits up

 

[Wugz22]

Isn't spotting before AF the WORST? Angel Wings, I had my hopes up too when I had spotting at 6 DPO! But then mine kept on going... lol, so I knew that wasn't a good sign. Yours does look like a perfect case of IB.... FX for you!

CD 5 today... wondering if my cycle is going to play nice this month or if its going to drive me insane like the last two. Here's hoping for a nice, normal cycle!!!!!

 

[2ndtry04]

Angel, so sorry to see your temps going down But maybe tomorrow they will rise again...hopefully....

I went to RE today, everything looking great as he says. Ovaries and uterus in great shape and size, and with that relief I got my AF almost half an hour after I got back in my office
On to the next cycle
And I got myself new thermometer, so I can't wait to start temping tomorrow!!!!

 

[PDubs10612]

Angel, so sorry to see your temps going down But maybe tomorrow they will rise again...hopefully....

I went to RE today, everything looking great as he says. Ovaries and uterus in great shape and size, and with that relief I got my AF almost half an hour after I got back in my office
On to the next cycle
And I got myself new thermometer, so I can't wait to start temping tomorrow!!!!

Glad everything looks good for you...FX for this cycle for you...me and DH go in for our first appointment tomorrow with fertility specialist...the receptionist called and our FS is very ill but they said to come in anyway and they will start the process by booking tests, bloodwork and ultrasounds I'm excited!

 

[Angel wings13]

Glad everything looks good, 2nd try!

Yes, wugz, it sucks. Sounds like you are experiencing what happened to me last cycle. I spotted at 3dpo, then by 5dpo it was an actual bleed. Doc said it's not Af, it's break thru bleeding and is caused by a hormonal imbalance that is usually temporary. This cycle, I spotted at perfect IB time, but if that was IB, I should get a bfp by now! So wth was that? Ugh, just ready for Af so I can start over!
Af should arrive tomorrow.

 

[Wugz22]

Yeah I stopped by GNC and got myself some of my beloved Maca root for this cycle. I used it in my first 3 cycles, which were perfectly predictable. The two cycles I didn't take it, I ovulated late, spotted, and my temps were all over the place... so I really think it helps balance out my wacky hormones. Guess I'll know for sure if it works if my cycle looks normal this month while I'm back on it. So lets see...

Maca, B6, prenatals, robitussin, pressed, and green tea... come on, somethings gotta WORK!!!

 

[2ndtry04]

Glad everything looks good for you...FX for this cycle for you...me and DH go in for our first appointment tomorrow with fertility specialist...the receptionist called and our FS is very ill but they said to come in anyway and they will start the process by booking tests, bloodwork and ultrasounds I'm excited!

I'm not happy that you have to go through all of that, but it is nice when you finally start the process, it gives you the idea that something is happening....

I have 2 pregnancies behind me, (only 1 child though), and my doc said that it shouldn't be a problem to make it again....that we just have to increase our sex life I have to believe him, and DH was almost jumping with joy from that "prescription"

 

[Angel wings13]

My doc said something similar. He said that my 4 miscarriages ( 3 of which were chemical PG) after having 2 successful pregnancies just means my body is working. Up to 50 percent of pregnancies don't make it, most of them mistaken for a heavy period. My chemical PG I literally tested at 1 day late, got a positive, and in less than a week lost it. Now my recent MC was much more brutal. He said secondary infertility is very rare (secondary meaning that once you've had kids, unassisted, it's very rare to suddenly go infertile). Sigh, I'm not patience.

 

[Nazz4]

Sorry I've been gone for a bit guys! Was so busy with moving and then St. Patrick's day we had some friends in town. Well I didn't get to try the soy iso's this month like I wanted because I never even had time to go the store and get them but oh well. This is our last month trying before we take a break so I'm hoping this is it, but I know it's just going to be another month of hoping and waiting for nothing...

I don't think OH is really into it anymore anyways... He says he is, but he won't take his vitamins or try to eat healthier or anything, and I'm sure if he has low sperm count/motility that's probably why. All he eats is junk food and soda. Plus the smoking. Something just tells me that if he REALLY wanted a baby he would be trying as hard as I am.

I was thinking that maybe if we went to a fertility specialist and he heard the facts from a professional instead of me it might wake him up, but who knows. I'm tired of trying to remind him to take his vitamins and trying to get him to eat better and have sex at the right time and him just brushing it off. I think a break will be good for us anyways as much as I wish we didn't have to.

Well I hope everyone is doing well! Hope to see some BFP's soon and some ultrasound pics!

 

[PDubs10612]

Good to see you back Nazz...sorry about OH..I think sometimes our guys feel like if they don't give it their all in the preparing that when BFP doesn't happen they can tell themselves it's because of unhealthy eating/vitamins etc. instead of feeling like they aren't "man" enough or whatever...if that makes any sense at all...maybe I'm just reaching and trying to defend guys...just feel like it's hard on them too

I hope everyone gives their DH/OHs big hugs tonight and remind them that we love them regardless of how this crazy TTC roller coaster turns out

 

[Angel wings13]

Hi nazz! Glad you stopped in! I'm considering ntnp next cycle myself. I'll continue to temp, because I want to keep up with patterns....might use opk's since I have plenty left over, but once those are gone, I'm going ntnp for sure! Every other time I got b pregnant it was an accident, I thought by "trying" I could get it done quick but that has back fired. I did just but a new box of preseed, and will use that regardless. I bought a complete multi vitamin for men for OH, but he never remembers to take them. Actually I haven't taken my own vitamins for almost a week from being so busy! I can't believe we're STILL not 100% unpacked! Mostly cuz I bought a bunch of organizers from target, the wooden stackable type, and only one has been built. Living room is done, kitchen almost done, youngest boy's room done, oldest almost done...
Just some minor stuff from our bedroom as well as all my bathroom stuff - I'm addicted to bath and body works, lol! Plus I tend to have several shampoos and conditioners and body washes...lol, but I'll finish my bathroom tomorrow. Finally got our cable and internet hooked up. I usually use my phone anyway (hence my typos), but the boys need the computer.

 

[confetti83]

morn ladies.

Just peed in a cup and off I go to take my son 2 school and my visit after. Hope I hear the heatbeat.

 

[Angel wings13]

morn ladies.

Just peed in a cup and off I go to take my son 2 school and my visit after. Hope I hear the heatbeat.

Yea! Can't wait! Are you getting a scan, or just having the doppler sound machine? If it's a scan, even if you can't hear it, you'll see it! But the doppler is tricky. I was lucky and heard my first son's hb at 10 wks....
But sometimes it takes 12 weeks.

Question!

I have only begun checking cervix position last cycle and this cycle. Well, since Af is due tomorrow, I decided to check now, (normally I notice during Af, and around ovulation cuz if the preseed applicator) and my cervix is so high I couldn't find it! After my usual research, I found that, although not totally reliable, "typically" early pregnancy will have SHOW! (soft,high,open, wet)
Idk if mine is open, cuz I couldn't reach, but a LOT (sorry) of ewcm came out! Ever since I keep feeling wet....sorry again
I find this odd with Af due sometime tomorrow.....
I KNOW for Af my cervix is low. But I also read the positioning can change greatly from one day to the next. Anyone know more about this? Apparently PG women will get a high cervix - some just after conception, some not till 6 wks.

Go figure, another "maybe it is, maybe it isn't sign!"

Now I have never checked my cervix at this point in my cycle, BUT I do NOT get tons if ewcm right before Af! When I pulled my fingers apart, it stretched a good 3 inches! Totally clear too. And, that was add far up as I could go...

But, all these "signs" and I tested negative today!

SO frustrating. And by marking ewcm on my chart, it have me dashed cross hairs on ff. I have NEVER had them change my stuff around so much. Maybe a good sign? It's like all prior info has gone out the window! I do know that typically anything different from the "norm" is usually a good sign...or a very bad one, as it could mean your system is out of whack!

I just want an answer! Either Af or bfp! I feel like my time is close...maybe not this month, but maybe next? Idk, but I used my last PG test today, so tomorrow I will definitely pee on an opk! Not only for my poas, but due to the massive ewcm! Maybe I geared up but never let the egg out! (though temps are up) maybe I'm O'img again...sounds crazy, but I did o twice last cycle - doc confirmed!

Plus this was the first time I barely had ewcm at o time.... Maybe I'm getting a second chance! This means a possible new 2ww, but also possibly skipping the o wait! Lol, oh yeah, I'm nutty!

 

[Angel wings13]

I should add to above post, 12 weeks FETAL age, not gestational. Just depends on their equipment. But on u/s you will for sure see it, and depending on equipment, possibly hear it too! How exciting!

 

[confetti83]

The doc used the doppler and heard the heartbeat everything is fine phew! Maybe they will schdule an ultrasound at the hospital nxt friday if not I will book a private one.

Angel I have no clue on cervix position. But usually I used to have ewcm again before af came. Sry did not want to be a downer but bd just in case not everyone is the same. If you get preg and have a girl you should really consider the name Angel soooo cute.

 

[FTMommy01]

Day number 2 of spotting, I wish AF would just start full on so I can get this next cycle started!!

 

[Angel wings13]

Great news to hear confetti! What was the hb?

I do get ewcm here and there, but usually not day of or day before Af. I'm looking at my convoluted mess if a chart, wondering if my o was on the 8th, when the curve started.
Not as well planned, but you know what's weird? Normally after bd / o time, we're too tired to bd for awhile. Lol. Well that day I totally jumped on oh out of nowhere. Hmm...bad thing being that IF that's my o, we did it day of, and FOUR days before, which limits chances...