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[never_give_up]

You ladies are so awesome! Here is another pic. The one with 15dpo written on it is from this morning and I just did a new one for dh! It looks slithly darker don't you think? He is soooo happy

https://i49.tinypic.com/o9o4gm.jpg

 

[never_give_up]

Hm...looking at my chart I got a temp spike this morning had me thinking maybe I had ov'd already...but no positive opk's! Now, today- I get what appears to be a positive opk and I am getting sharp ov pains.

Wonder why the temp spike??

https://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o611/greyeyes3/000_4552_zps7cb447fd.jpg

Coy I think the spike will be higher than 98.3 looking at your other temps. That is a very strong opk

 

[Samsfan]

Amazing!!!!! So happy for you! I bet hes so excited!

Great gift and that is a def positive...no mistake!: Get to a walk in clinic. On another note dont go through the body scanners at the airport. I did and I read an article that I should have went for the strip search

OMG OMG OMG This is so exciting!

You ladies are so awesome! Here is another pic. The one with 15dpo written on it is from this morning and I just did a new one for dh! It looks slithly darker don't you think? He is soooo happy

https://i49.tinypic.com/o9o4gm.jpg

 

[Samsfan]

BTW Chantal.. Your chart looks different from any other month... You are consistently higher..Looks good.

 

[alicatt]

Coy - I'd trust your OPK over the temps. We all know that temps can be influenced by so many things: how long you sleep, the temp of the room, the amount of clothes you wear, whether you are fighting a flu/cold, so many things! Plus if you look at your temps they are all over the place right now. I agree with Samsfan, you'll see a jump tomorrow or the next day once you ovulate. Looks like your body is jumping back into TTC mode!


Chandal - so happy for you and DH! Now go to that clinic

Samsfan - good to hear from you, how are you doing?

AFM - still dealing with cold/flu symptoms, but they are mild. My ears are way better, and the congestion has gone way down. I'm still dealing with migraines and achiness, and fatigue. I've been taking the provera for a week now, and I only have a few more days left (3 to be exact) then I should get AF a few days after that. YAY! Can't wait!!!

 

[Philomena]

coy this is for you since i know you will be disappointed if i don't post a pic. I can't see anything on this but in person there is light pink line
https://i49.tinypic.com/mt9t9h.jpg

i can totally see a second line!!!!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Chantal- the second one is darker than the first!

Ali keeps telling you to go to the clinic---so you better go

 

[Grey Eyes]

Thanks ladies! True about temps bouncing round...my sleep patterns have been whack lately what with everyone waking me...I swear I going to pic a day where I just annoy the hell out of everyone yell for sweets n'treats, I want this for breakfast (then change my mind) this for dinner (then refuse to eat it) dirty all the dishes in the house -2 or 3 times then end the day by tooting a horn at bed time...and again every 45 minutes for the next 8 hours

Ahhhhh. Nice image.

 

[alicatt]

Chantal- the second one is darker than the first!

Ali keeps telling you to go to the clinic---so you better go

Is it that obvious! LOL!

 

[alicatt]

Thanks ladies! True about temps bouncing round...my sleep patterns have been whack lately what with everyone waking me...I swear I going to pic a day where I just annoy the hell out of everyone yell for sweets n'treats, I want this for breakfast (then change my mind) this for dinner (then refuse to eat it) dirty all the dishes in the house -2 or 3 times then end the day by tooting a horn at bed time...and again every 45 minutes for the next 8 hours

Ahhhhh. Nice image.

That sounds like vengeance! I think your temps are wack too, but your OPK looks awesome! So I'd go with that.

I'm having an anti-valentines day here. Going to bed and recuperating!

I did hear from my BnB guy today, he's just entered the 2nd trimester! YAY!

 

[Philomena]

Such great news, Chantal!!

I think flying doesn't really become an issue until late pregnancy.... BUT I wouldn't go through the body scan machines. They aren't well regulated and so you don't know how strong or weak they are at any given time.... in Canada they only pat you down, so I always go for that option over the body scanners.

My doctor also said that a positive test, is a positive test! there can be false negatives but no false positives!
Try and trust that it is possible to get this positive and it will stick! if something happens then you will be disappointed and upset whether you got excited now or not... I say revel in it and love the experience.....
I'm so excited and happy for you!!

When I got my BFP I went through a dozen tests making sure the line was still there.... it doesn't matter how fast the line gets darker.... if it's there, it's a good thing!!
Yay! Chantal!!
phil.

 

[Samsfan]

If I was Chantal, I would have taken 20 tests by now..just because I would want to keep seeing the second line...lolol

 

[never_give_up]

Chantal- the second one is darker than the first!

Ali keeps telling you to go to the clinic---so you better go

Is it that obvious! LOL!

I did what you said Ali! And you also Samsfan. I went to the walk in clinic. Took about 1 1/2 hours. They took several vials of blood. The doctor said "congrats you're pregnant! Dh asked me when we were walking out if I didnt believe the 3 hpts I did today and needed the doctor's confirmation!! I guess so!! I was shocked we got the beta results in 15 mins after they drew my blood! Well the doctor told me not to continue the progesterone. She asked why I was taking it and shook her head at my response and said I don't need it. She has no clue I am still going to use the progest cream as I feel that is what kept me from having a chemical pregnancy. I have read if you stop taking it progesterone levels can drop and lead to miscarriage. Shame I couldn't convince her to prescribe a stronger one. She said not to be concerned about the numbers from my beta. She said they will send the results to my OBGYN.

I talked about you ladies all night! All your suggestions helped. The tapioca, the maca etc. Thank-you so much! I am so excited I don't know if I willl be able to sleep. I will answer all your encouraging posts

 

[alicatt]

Chantal- the second one is darker than the first!

Ali keeps telling you to go to the clinic---so you better go

Is it that obvious! LOL!

I did what you said Ali! I went to the walk in clinic. Took about 1 1/2 hours. They took several vials of blood. The doctor said "congrats you're pregnant! Dh asked me when we were walking out if I didnt believe the 3 hpts I did today and needed the doctor's confirmation!! I guess so!! Well the doctor told me not to continue the progesterone. She asked why I was taking it and said I don't need it. I am still going to use my cream as I have read if you stop taking it progesterone levels can drop.

I talked about you ladies all night! All your suggestions helped. The tapioca, the maca etc. Thank-you so much! I am so excited I don't know if I willl be able to sleep

That is interesting that the Dr said you don't need it. Did they draw your progesterone? I could see the Dr saying that if it was nice and high. Still if I were you I'd try to get in to see an OB just to make sure your levels look good. If you can't do it before your trip, then make an appt for you return.

I'm so happy that the clinic was able to verify your results! Amazing news! Now be a good mommy and get your rest, you are sleeping for 2 now!

 

[never_give_up]

Ali I ate for 2 tonight! I had 2 lobster tails and sweet potaotes and brocoli and then ate all of Dh's sweet potato fries

No she didnt draw progesterone. Everything I asked she looked at me like I was nuts! She said you don't have a disease, you're just pregnant!" I had to bite my tongue. We know more abouot conceiving than she does! She gave dh permission to She was hilarious but so clueless!

How are you feeling? You probably posted earlier but I havent gone through all the posts yet

 

[alicatt]

Ali I ate for 2 tonight! I had 2 lobster tails and sweet potaotes and brocoli and then ate all of Dh's sweet potato fries

No she didnt draw progesterone. Everything I asked she looked at me like I was nuts! She said you don't have a disease, you're just pregnant!" I had to bite my tongue. We know more abouot conceiving than she does! She gave dh permission to She was hilarious but so clueless!

How are you feeling? You probably posted earlier but I havent gone through all the posts yet

I know how it feels. I go in to see my regular Dr and he know I'm trying to get pregnant, and I know more about it than he does! He admitted that he did very little with respect to OBGYN. He even had to look up provera when I mentioned I was taking it.

On the pamphlet for your cream does it say anything about taking it when TTCING or when you get pregnant? I wish you could get some real advice about it!

I'm doing much better, I am still fighting something but my ears are much improved and I don't feel like I have chipmunk cheeks anymore! I still have aches, fatigue and headaches, but I think even those are improving. TGIF! I'm hanging out with my Mom Saturday, then laying low Sunday. Hopefully by Monday I'll be back on track!

 

[never_give_up]

BTW Chantal.. Your chart looks different from any other month... You are consistently higher..Looks good.

I had a dip yesterday that made me think was on her way but they usually keep dropping and they went back up this morning! Yay! This has been the best Valentine's day of my life. I haven't been this happy since dh and I were married! I said to him tonight, the first bfp 3 years ago I kind of took for granted but this one I am so grateful for after all we have been through with a miscarriage, 2 unsuccessful ivf's, chemical pregnancy and the loss of his sister.

 

[never_give_up]

Such great news, Chantal!!

I think flying doesn't really become an issue until late pregnancy.... BUT I wouldn't go through the body scan machines. They aren't well regulated and so you don't know how strong or weak they are at any given time.... in Canada they only pat you down, so I always go for that option over the body scanners.

My doctor also said that a positive test, is a positive test! there can be false negatives but no false positives!
Try and trust that it is possible to get this positive and it will stick! if something happens then you will be disappointed and upset whether you got excited now or not... I say revel in it and love the experience.....
I'm so excited and happy for you!!

When I got my BFP I went through a dozen tests making sure the line was still there.... it doesn't matter how fast the line gets darker.... if it's there, it's a good thing!!
Yay! Chantal!!
phil.

Thank-you so much Philomena! You have been such an inspiration and when you send it sure is magic. You have such positive vibes. I think of you and your precious baby everytime I eat tapioca

 

[never_give_up]

Ali I ate for 2 tonight! I had 2 lobster tails and sweet potaotes and brocoli and then ate all of Dh's sweet potato fries

No she didnt draw progesterone. Everything I asked she looked at me like I was nuts! She said you don't have a disease, you're just pregnant!" I had to bite my tongue. We know more abouot conceiving than she does! She gave dh permission to She was hilarious but so clueless!

How are you feeling? You probably posted earlier but I havent gone through all the posts yet

I know how it feels. I go in to see my regular Dr and he know I'm trying to get pregnant, and I know more about it than he does! He admitted that he did very little with respect to OBGYN. He even had to look up provera when I mentioned I was taking it.

On the pamphlet for your cream does it say anything about taking it when TTCING or when you get pregnant? I wish you could get some real advice about it!

I'm doing much better, I am still fighting something but my ears are much improved and I don't feel like I have chipmunk cheeks anymore! I still have aches, fatigue and headaches, but I think even those are improving. TGIF! I'm hanging out with my Mom Saturday, then laying low Sunday. Hopefully by Monday I'll be back on track!

Good to hear you are feeling better Ali! The progesterone cream says to take 1/4 tsp twice daily from day after ovulation then 1/2 tsp twice daily from cycle day 22 till period is due. It doesn't say anything about after

 

[never_give_up]

My Mom asked me if I got a visit from Wow she is so smart. I didnt tell her I tested so she doesnt know what cycle day I am on. Forgot to tell you all, noone on FB other than you will know about this bfp until a few months from now iykwim

Fertility friend says Ovulation Based Due Date:October 23, 2013

Our 4th anniversary is October 24th!

Wow, how amazing is that?! I bet you are right now! What time round about does dh get off work??
Ooo cream cheese filling? Can I come visit?

He got home at 7:30. He saw the cupcakes and I told him the one with the note in it was for him. His eyes grew wide when he read "we're pregnant" He immediately asked to see the test and asked me to do another and said I should post both for you ladies.Then we got caught in traffic on the way to the clinic that closed at 8 pm so then went to a different another that was closing at 10pm. Then we went to the Outback but the line there had gone and we were seated right away. It was almost 10 pm by then

Dh said you can have the rest of the cupcakes as he needs to diet to fit in his swimtrunks