Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[twotogo]

TwoToGo-- I was just checking out your chart...so you are 4dpo right? Perfect timing on bd btw! Nice temp climb happening! Got my fx'd for ya this month When will you test -- or will you? Maybeeeeee, like Sunday or Monday?

I only have one test to pee on, so I will wait until October 3rd. It's my sister's birthday, so if I am it will be a nice gift for her.

I am having symptoms, but I am thinking it's too early to have them. I have been very weepy and irritable, my tummy has been hot and rolling, nauseated, sore boobs, and very tired. I wouldn't think I would get those symptoms until baby has implanted. What do you think?

 

[Grey Eyes]

TwoToGo-- I was just checking out your chart...so you are 4dpo right? Perfect timing on bd btw! Nice temp climb happening! Got my fx'd for ya this month When will you test -- or will you? Maybeeeeee, like Sunday or Monday?

I only have one test to pee on, so I will wait until October 3rd. It's my sister's birthday, so if I am it will be a nice gift for her.

I am having symptoms, but I am thinking it's too early to have them. I have been very weepy and irritable, my tummy has been hot and rolling, nauseated, sore boobs, and very tired. I wouldn't think I would get those symptoms until baby has implanted. What do you think?

Hm...I know the experts say too early to have symptoms but from what I have been reading a lot of women experience these symptoms at 3-6 dpo...so it is very possible! I think at 4 dpo the fertilized egg would be in the fallopian tube, right? Let's see....3 days in the tube then on to uterus....Def could be symptms even if a bit early. I a mean they are there wether expoerts like to admit it or not! LOL! What are we women supposed to do? deny that our boobs hurt or we are nauseas? Ahhh symptom spotting can be funa nd stressful at the same time I am def gonna keep an eye on your chart though! I love charting

 

[Grey Eyes]

Aaargh, so I go out to make sure everything is put away and it is pouring outside! I was outside for maybe 30 seconds and when I came back in soaked and bedraggled dh loked at me like LOL! So now I am all changed and wearing the Jimmy Hendricks T he bought me and the nice warm sweater he got me as well Ahhh...and thinking of going back out in it again for chocolate frosting. How important is it to me? Hmmm .....

 

[Babywhisperer]

Aaargh, so I go out to make sure everything is put away and it is pouring outside! I was outside for maybe 30 seconds and when I came back in soaked and bedraggled dh loked at me like LOL! So now I am all changed and wearing the Jimmy Hendricks T he bought me and the nice warm sweater he got me as well Ahhh...and thinking of going back out in it again for chocolate frosting. How important is it to me? Hmmm .....

You've had quite the day...like a Murphy's Law kind of day! You have earned that frosting. Me, I had a Magnum ice cream pop, it's like a hard chocolate shell, with caramel and then another hard chocolate shell and vanilla ice cream. Now, if only Haagen Dazs would make them like that b/c their ice cream is so much creamier! So go on girl, get your chocolate on!

I don't think bd is happening tonight. Hubs is working on a brief and he's exhausted. I hope we have bd'ed enough.

 

[Babywhisperer]

Ok quick obsessive question, I can't stop peeing! I was constipated for 2 days until this afternoon and now I am peeing every 30min. Does that signal that ovulation is over?

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ok quick obsessive question, I can't stop peeing! I was constipated for 2 days until this afternoon and now I am peeing every 30min. Does that signal that ovulation is over?

Hmm...everything I have read points to the cramping, bloating, vaginal secretion, even spotting once ina while but not frequent urination....I wonder if you have just been stayig super hydrated? which is a great thing as it plays a huge factor in hospitable cervix, etc.

 

[Grey Eyes]

So I am wondering if it is safe for me to take abath...Apparently my plug is gone :shrig: and I am dilating and effacing but doc never said not to take a warm bath....I am wondering if it would help my muscles to relax tonight. Hm.

 

[twotogo]

To say that things are financially tight would be a bit of an understatement right now. Yesterday, our refrigerator was empty, and I only had $15 to buy food to last us until Friday when DH gets paid.
So, we went into town and I picked up a gallon of milk, shredded cheese, 1 dozen eggs, flour tortillas, and sour cream. (hubby said he wanted some egg burritos) The kids were looking at me like, "I can't believe that's all we are getting."
Whenever things are tight, I try to be creative in the kitchen so they don't feel deprived. Last night I made a baked apple pancake. It took 3 of the eggs. When I got into the fridge, however (only 5 hours after we were home) I found that someone had already drank a half gallon of milk. and DH was asking me to get him another glass to go with supper (hmmm, thought that's why he asked me to make iced tea.) I informed him it was half gone and it had to last until Friday. He was shocked (that it had to last until then.... where was he when I was explaining our grocery list and how much money we had to spend???). So, about 30 minutes after supper, he decided he was still hungry, and wanted to make himself an egg. I did mental calculations and thought ok, I can still spare another egg and be good for the rest of the week. Then I went out to the kitchen and he had 3 eggs in the pan. I just wanted to cry. Seriously, I know 3 eggs are not a huge deal, and I don't know why I'm so upset over something so silly, but I just got so upset. I decided I had better go to bed and sleep on it, that I would feel differently in the morning.
I'd like to say that I do, but I really don't. And now I'm upset about something else. Today, he is doing visitation to several people in the church. He wants me to go with him. Ummmm, seriously, I'd love to but I have two children to teach, bread to make, laundry to do, try to figure out what to feed everybody, music to prepare and print out for Sunday (we practice on Wednesday night - I'm the worship leader), and I need to finish painting a cabinet in our kitchen so I can get the kitchen back in order. My main concern, however, is teaching. It really is my first priority, and I need to make sure we are getting it done. I know he is going to be upset when I tell him no, and he will try to convince me to do it anyway, but sometimes I feel like I'm pulled in so many different directions that nothing ever gets done. I'm just really frustrated today.
Sorry, again I know I'm being rediculous. Don't know what my problem is...

 

[jm1355]

So I am wondering if it is safe for me to take abath...Apparently my plug is gone :shrig: and I am dilating and effacing but doc never said not to take a warm bath....I am wondering if it would help my muscles to relax tonight. Hm.

A bath!?! No, no no...I certainly hope you didn't take a bath!! The mucus plug is what keeps anything from getting up in you that could potentially harm the baby. With that gone, you certainly don't need to be taking a bath. Nope nope nope...I have a teak wood stool in my shower. Perhaps you could get a stool to sit on and let the warm water run over you in a SHOWER. Or meditation is an excellent option. Stream some really good spa music on your computer (I use Spotify) and just relax...
But no baths!!

 

[jm1355]

TwoToGo...

Sounds like times are a bit tough...but only if you worry. I know it is hard not to worry about things, especially finances and putting food on the table for your family. But you are a child of God! Remeber what he said about worrying about tomorrow...

Matthew 6:25-34...
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[a]?

28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

I'm praying for you and your family. I wish there was more that I could do...but with you living all the way in Nebraska and me in Texas...hmmmm...

 

[alicatt]

Ladies I have to make this quick.. gotta run to the store and be back by noon, and eat and shower too.

I think I have a on my Walmat test! It is so faint it is barely there. But when I compare it to the one from yesterday there is definitely something there. I'm heading to the store to buy more tests as I'm out! I will test tomorrow and see if its darker. Cautiously optimistic!!! I feel horrible though, my head is killing me and my uterus is cramping mightily and I think I could be sick. Oh and my boobs are ginormous and hurt so much! If I'm not pregnant then I'll be very surprised.

 

[jm1355]

Ladies I have to make this quick.. gotta run to the store and be back by noon, and eat and shower too.

I think I have a on my Walmat test! It is so faint it is barely there. But when I compare it to the one from yesterday there is definitely something there. I'm heading to the store to buy more tests as I'm out! I will test tomorrow and see if its darker. Cautiously optimistic!!! I feel horrible though, my head is killing me and my uterus is cramping mightily and I think I could be sick. Oh and my boobs are ginormous and hurt so much! If I'm not pregnant then I'll be very surprised.

I'm doing cartwheels over here for you!! (Cautiously of course!) Lol! I told you I had a good feeling about this month for you!!!!

 

[Babywhisperer]

Ladies I have to make this quick.. gotta run to the store and be back by noon, and eat and shower too.

I think I have a on my Walmat test! It is so faint it is barely there. But when I compare it to the one from yesterday there is definitely something there. I'm heading to the store to buy more tests as I'm out! I will test tomorrow and see if its darker. Cautiously optimistic!!! I feel horrible though, my head is killing me and my uterus is cramping mightily and I think I could be sick. Oh and my boobs are ginormous and hurt so much! If I'm not pregnant then I'll be very surprised.

I told you, Thursday is the day! You will get a clear line tomorrow! All signs point to a bfp!

 

[Babywhisperer]

Dang I forgot to update...no bd last night, hopefully yesterday morning, Sat & Sun were sufficient. So my question, I took my temp at 5am and it was 98.12 and I had to get up to pee. I went back to sleep until 6:30 and my temp then was 98.53. What temp should I put in my chart? Since yesterday I didn't temp but the day before was 97.75, how am I looking for having ovulated, yes or no?

 

[jm1355]

Dang I forgot to update...no bd last night, hopefully yesterday morning, Sat & Sun were sufficient. So my question, I took my temp at 5am and it was 98.12 and I had to get up to pee. I went back to sleep until 6:30 and my temp then was 98.53. What temp should I put in my chart? Since yesterday I didn't temp but the day before was 97.75, how am I looking for having ovulated, yes or no?

I bet the BD'ing on Sat and Sun was perfect timing for you!! You should go with your first temp. The second temp is significantly higher than the first, probably because you got up.

 

[Babywhisperer]

Dang I forgot to update...no bd last night, hopefully yesterday morning, Sat & Sun were sufficient. So my question, I took my temp at 5am and it was 98.12 and I had to get up to pee. I went back to sleep until 6:30 and my temp then was 98.53. What temp should I put in my chart? Since yesterday I didn't temp but the day before was 97.75, how am I looking for having ovulated, yes or no?

I bet the BD'ing on Sat and Sun was perfect timing for you!! You should go with your first temp. The second temp is significantly higher than the first, probably because you got up.

Thanks lady! How are you this lovely morning? How are you feeling?

 

[jm1355]

Dang I forgot to update...no bd last night, hopefully yesterday morning, Sat & Sun were sufficient. So my question, I took my temp at 5am and it was 98.12 and I had to get up to pee. I went back to sleep until 6:30 and my temp then was 98.53. What temp should I put in my chart? Since yesterday I didn't temp but the day before was 97.75, how am I looking for having ovulated, yes or no?

I bet the BD'ing on Sat and Sun was perfect timing for you!! You should go with your first temp. The second temp is significantly higher than the first, probably because you got up.

Thanks lady! How are you this lovely morning? How are you feeling?

I'm feeling pretty good this morning. I was up and at the gym at 4am! Then I came home and took a nap. Now I am finishing up some work on my thesis. I took off work all week so I could finish my literature review. I am supposed to graduate in December.
I'm hoping and praying to be celebrating graduation and a BFP by then!

~Jess

 

[Philomena]

Ladies I have to make this quick.. gotta run to the store and be back by noon, and eat and shower too.

I think I have a on my Walmat test! It is so faint it is barely there. But when I compare it to the one from yesterday there is definitely something there. I'm heading to the store to buy more tests as I'm out! I will test tomorrow and see if its darker. Cautiously optimistic!!! I feel horrible though, my head is killing me and my uterus is cramping mightily and I think I could be sick. Oh and my boobs are ginormous and hurt so much! If I'm not pregnant then I'll be very surprised.

wooo hooo!!! keep testing! I had about 3 days of super faint bfp's before it got darker.... I'm so excited for you!!!!

 

[Philomena]

To say that things are financially tight would be a bit of an understatement right now. Yesterday, our refrigerator was empty, and I only had $15 to buy food to last us until Friday when DH gets paid.
So, we went into town and I picked up a gallon of milk, shredded cheese, 1 dozen eggs, flour tortillas, and sour cream. (hubby said he wanted some egg burritos) The kids were looking at me like, "I can't believe that's all we are getting."
Whenever things are tight, I try to be creative in the kitchen so they don't feel deprived. Last night I made a baked apple pancake. It took 3 of the eggs. When I got into the fridge, however (only 5 hours after we were home) I found that someone had already drank a half gallon of milk. and DH was asking me to get him another glass to go with supper (hmmm, thought that's why he asked me to make iced tea.) I informed him it was half gone and it had to last until Friday. He was shocked (that it had to last until then.... where was he when I was explaining our grocery list and how much money we had to spend???). So, about 30 minutes after supper, he decided he was still hungry, and wanted to make himself an egg. I did mental calculations and thought ok, I can still spare another egg and be good for the rest of the week. Then I went out to the kitchen and he had 3 eggs in the pan. I just wanted to cry. Seriously, I know 3 eggs are not a huge deal, and I don't know why I'm so upset over something so silly, but I just got so upset. I decided I had better go to bed and sleep on it, that I would feel differently in the morning.
I'd like to say that I do, but I really don't. And now I'm upset about something else. Today, he is doing visitation to several people in the church. He wants me to go with him. Ummmm, seriously, I'd love to but I have two children to teach, bread to make, laundry to do, try to figure out what to feed everybody, music to prepare and print out for Sunday (we practice on Wednesday night - I'm the worship leader), and I need to finish painting a cabinet in our kitchen so I can get the kitchen back in order. My main concern, however, is teaching. It really is my first priority, and I need to make sure we are getting it done. I know he is going to be upset when I tell him no, and he will try to convince me to do it anyway, but sometimes I feel like I'm pulled in so many different directions that nothing ever gets done. I'm just really frustrated today.
Sorry, again I know I'm being rediculous. Don't know what my problem is...

You aren't being ridiculous! When I feel that way, I end up curled up in bed until I can deal again.... maybe running out of food would get your hubby on board a little more.... and if you feel strongly about the teaching, then you need him to understand its like having a job, and it's a serious obligation. I understand about feeling pulled in loads of different directions, but I don't have any advice on how to feel less so... like I said, when I feel that way, I tend to shut down for a few days. Sending good thoughts your way.... and a bunch of angels to lighten your load!

 

[Babywhisperer]

Dang I forgot to update...no bd last night, hopefully yesterday morning, Sat & Sun were sufficient. So my question, I took my temp at 5am and it was 98.12 and I had to get up to pee. I went back to sleep until 6:30 and my temp then was 98.53. What temp should I put in my chart? Since yesterday I didn't temp but the day before was 97.75, how am I looking for having ovulated, yes or no?

I bet the BD'ing on Sat and Sun was perfect timing for you!! You should go with your first temp. The second temp is significantly higher than the first, probably because you got up.

Thanks lady! How are you this lovely morning? How are you feeling?

I'm feeling pretty good this morning. I was up and at the gym at 4am! Then I came home and took a nap. Now I am finishing up some work on my thesis. I took off work all week so I could finish my literature review. I am supposed to graduate in December.
I'm hoping and praying to be celebrating graduation and a BFP by then!

~Jess

4am? Wow...I'd need a nap after that too? What time do you go to bed? You will kick ass don't worry. You will graduate, and a lot of the stress will be behind you...then bam, you'll be preggers. You will be one amazing prego mama. You remind me of my friend who was rock climbing, doing a 10k, traveling all thru 7mos prego. Not much stops you or her. I'm in awe. I did chest, triceps and back on Monday...you should've seen me trying to put on a bra this morning. I couldn't put my arms behind my back to clasp it! I know getting back into it is the hardest part...gotta keep going! Just wish I had a routine or a plan. I might get P90X or something. I am the kind of person who needs to know what I am doing before I get to the gym and keep notes of how many reps, the weight...to see how I am progressing.