Nicole and Scott - Our Journal!!!

[Nik54545]

Hello everyone! I'm new here...Scott and I will be married September 15, 2007...I found you guys through onewed. We hope to start really trying for a child after. We'd love a little souvenire from our honeymoon, haha. We aren't trying NOT to have one at the moment, but not actively keeping charts and whatnot.

Anyhow...I just thought we'd start our journal by introducing us. We can't wait to start a family. So for now...I will keep be poking around, reading journals, reading posts and researching!!!!

[Nik54545]

By: MOB Karen -

Congratulations, and welcome to BabyRaising! Best wishes on TTC!

[Nik54545]

By ikkin510 -

Welcome again! Congrats on the upcoming marriage!

[Nik54545]

By Rainbowtreat -

Welcome to the boards. Your going to love it here. These 2 boards are like a home away from home. Congrats on the up coming wedding and baby.

[Nik54545]

By LizabethDavis

Welcome to the boards! Congrats on the upcoming marriage and good luck when it is TTC time.

[Nik54545]

By MrsVinson06 -

Welcome to BR! Best wishes on the nuptials and TTC!

[Nik54545]

ME!

Hello everyone! Its been like...forever, haha...but anyhow, we are all married and hoping to add to our family soon! Hope to chat with you ladies more often!!!!

[Nik54545]

MrsBrewer06
Welcome to you again! Good luck TTC!
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Old 10-03-2007, 07:02 PM
Nik54545
Thank you!!!
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Old 10-17-2007, 08:09 PM
Nik54545
Hello everyone. I don't update much but I lurk quite a bit. I'm getting super frustrated that I can't seem to get my cycle figured out. I'm so irregular...blah...I think right now I'm in my 2ww time frame. But I can't be positive. I'll either start my period (or hopefully not!) on October 22nd or on October 29th. Around the 29th is where I typically start but its not always exact...the other time I usually start is around the 22nd. Dunno...confused out of my mind, hahahaha! Is anyone else REALLY irregular???
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AirforceWife
I am not irregular, but I have my period around the 29th. So what I would do is check your ovulation when you have your period on the 29th and the 22nd and just go in between there. Not really sure what else to do.. I am sure that would be be pretty frusturating!! There are other signs of your body that tell you, you are ovulating and you can go by those. Search them on the internet, it is with your tempature, your discharge, etc. So I would look more into that way to check your ovulation rather then depending on your period. Good luck TTC!
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Old 10-17-2007, 09:11 PM
Nik54545
I've been looking at cm...maybe i need to go a little while longer before I see the pattern....dunno...blah!!!
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Old 10-18-2007, 09:36 AM
ikkin510
I was lucky to have a regular period, so I can't help you there. But if you want help in finding out when you are ovulating each month there are a couple different things you can do. One is taking your temp. Using BBT you take your temp at the same time every morning, before you get out of bed. The rise and fall of the temps help to let you know when ovulation will accure. I used the website, Fertility Friend to plug my info into and it charted it and showed me when O would take place.
A book that might be worth reading if your interested....
Taking Charge of Your Fetility. A lot of ladies on here have read it and it is an excellent source!
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Old 10-18-2007, 09:57 AM
AirforceWife
Did the website pinpoint it pretty well?
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Old 10-18-2007, 10:39 AM
ikkin510
Yes it did. It will teach you how to chart also. There is a free section (that's what I used) and you can also pay to get more options.
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Old 10-18-2007, 11:02 PM
Nik54545
Thank you for the site! I just joined there! We'll see how it goes!
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Old 10-19-2007, 09:50 AM
ikkin510
I hope it's helpful for you! Let me know if you have any question. I'll do my best to answer them.
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Old 10-19-2007, 11:15 AM
jennr
Good Luck with the charting!! I do it with them too and i love it. It's been very helpful for us esp. now that we are getting medical help.
I would suggest charting for a couple months and if you cannot find a pattern check with your Dr. about it. Have you recently stopped BCP or anything like that?

Baby Dust!
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Old 10-19-2007, 05:32 PM
Nik54545
I haven't been on birthcontrol in....geez...almost over a year. I bought a thermometer today and will continue tracking my CM...We shall see!!!

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Old 10-20-2007, 05:36 PM
jennr
Sounds like you are on the right track! Good luck!

[Nik54545]

Old 10-24-2007, 08:22 PM
Nik54545
Sooo...totally off topic here...I went to a Maroon 5 concert last night and met the band!!! My sister won tickets on the radio and took me for my birthday! YAY! Here is pic of my sis and I with the band and another couple of radio winners. My sister and I are in black tanks...sis in jean skirt, me in jeans.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/Nik54545/STP60252Small.jpg

Ok! Back to our regular scheduled baby making programs!
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Old 10-25-2007, 08:23 AM
AirforceWife
GREAT picture, that is what I call a "Framer" hehe. Glad you guys had fun!
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Old 10-25-2007, 09:29 AM
ikkin510
Looks like you had a great time! How awesome is it that you got to meet the band?!?!
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Old 10-25-2007, 11:26 AM
Went2theChapel
hehehe...

THey all look soo scrungy...I mean, like haven't showered or anything scrungy....Did they smell??? My guess is that the one behind you did...
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Old 10-25-2007, 01:34 PM
jennr
That's very cool!
Definatly a keeper!
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Old 10-25-2007, 04:51 PM
Nik54545
HaHa! I thought they looked kinda grungy too. They didn't smell...apparently, it takes a lot of work to look that nasty...but boy did they clean up fairly well on stage, haha. The meet and greet was kind of lame...didn't get that much time but I'm sure they were busy...the concert was amazing though...loved every minute of it...was singing and dancing with my sister. Good times!
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Old 10-26-2007, 06:06 PM
rainbowtreat
That is so cool that you got to meet the band. Awsome picture.
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Old 11-05-2007, 11:55 AM
Nik54545
Well...I feel like I'm sitting here twiddling my thumbs, haha. Everyone around me here seems to be getting pregnant. I'm trying to be happy for them. But deep down I'm uber jealous...I know it...I think they do too. I also work part time at Target...every time I hear the call box that someone is signing up for 'Target Baby' I wanna go kick the machine, haha. Pleae tell me ya'll have been there so I don't feel like a total nutjob. Sitting here with all this waiting makes me wonder why it seems to be so easy to have an accidental pregnancy. Ugh...I think I'm just feeling sorry for myself today. I should get back to work, haha. Chat with you ladies later!
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Old 11-05-2007, 12:02 PM
ikkin510
I went through the same time too. Steve would see a baby and point it out and I would just want to cry. Walking past the baby section was hard. And there were days in which I think only pregnant women and ones with babies were allowed in the supermarket and they forgot to tell me! I can not imagine how tough it is for people who have IF issues. My heart goes out to them. We waited 6 months for a BFP and those that have to go longer...I honestly don't know how they do it!
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Old 11-05-2007, 12:44 PM
AirforceWife
I am sorry, I had that same feeling for awhile. Don't worry I know your time will come! You will make a great mom someday.
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Old 11-07-2007, 05:37 PM
rainbowtreat
It will happen in time. Hard to hear I know. You wnat it now. My best friend who was in the delivery room with us and cut Grady's cord ishaving a very hard time getting pregnant. She is so tired of tryign and then it not happening. She has had some medical issues and such. She also has alot going on in her life and the stress of trying to hard is not helping her I am sure. They are here a coupel time a week and I know it must be hard. But htey love Grady ( and my other 2 ) to death.

Keep your chin up. Your allowed to have days like this. Vent away, we are all here for you.
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Old 11-07-2007, 08:28 PM
Nik54545
Thanks guys. I now want my period to hurry up and get here so we can try again, haha. Can't rush that type of thing I suppose though, haha.
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Old 11-09-2007, 07:32 PM
jennr

Originally Posted by Nik54545 View Post
Well...I feel like I'm sitting here twiddling my thumbs, haha. Everyone around me here seems to be getting pregnant. I'm trying to be happy for them. But deep down I'm uber jealous...I know it...I think they do too. I also work part time at Target...every time I hear the call box that someone is signing up for 'Target Baby' I wanna go kick the machine, haha. Pleae tell me ya'll have been there so I don't feel like a total nutjob. Sitting here with all this waiting makes me wonder why it seems to be so easy to have an accidental pregnancy. Ugh...I think I'm just feeling sorry for myself today. I should get back to work, haha. Chat with you ladies later!

Big Hugs!

It's so tough at times to deal with other pregnancies. I feel the same way at times were i am very jealous that it is so easy for some women.
You are not a total nut job! I totally understand.
I wonder why for some people getting pregnant is so easy and really difficult for others. I wish there was more information out there about how difficult it is for some women. But unfortunately it makes people uncomfortable to talk about at times.

Take care hun. I am here for you if you need to vent.
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Old 11-09-2007, 08:19 PM
Nik54545
Thank you. You too...I haven't been trying all that long but now that I want it so bad...it feels like its taking FOREVER...I can't imagine waiting longer...

I suppose I'll stay busy with my fishtanks and my dogs to keep my mind off the disappointmen.
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Old 11-13-2007, 10:18 PM
Nik54545
Well...I'm on cycle day 1 as of 930 this evening. That explains my sudden urge for chocolate on my 15 minute break at Target tonight, haha. They sent me home early...I am not feeling well...I think I'm coming down with the flu. Maybe its just a cold.

I have decided that THIS month is my month! So...baby dust this way please!!!!
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Old 11-14-2007, 09:56 AM
ikkin510
Sending lots of baby dust your way Nikki! I hope this is your month!!!
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Old 11-15-2007, 10:28 AM
AirforceWife
SENDING YOU TONS of baby dust!!! This is gonna be it!
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Old 11-15-2007, 11:14 AM
saralovesmike
That's the right attitude!

Sending you LOTS and LOTS of baby dust. Good luck!
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Old Yesterday, 01:27 PM
Nik54545
Soooo...My OPK came back positive the last two days (I haven't tested today yet) so I'm hoping that for Christmas I get my BFP. I told Scott he's gotta make it happen one more time this week before I'll give him a break, haha. He laughed at me. He wants to give a grandbaby to his mom and g-ma for Christmas this year so he's trying hard too, haha.
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Old Yesterday, 01:46 PM
AirforceWife
awww you guys sound like Nick and I. I am like "Honey, just give me one more good one and you can have a break for awhile" hahah it was hilarious. We had a great time "Trying" But I will be hoping for a christmas baby for you guys!! Good luck! he can do it.

[Nik54545]

Yesterday, 02:33 PM
ikkin510
O good luck! I hope you get your Christmas baby. What a great present for everyone!
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Old Yesterday, 03:38 PM
Nik54545
Best present of all for me!

I'm getting excited! In just over two weeks...I'll be puttin in my two weeks notice to Target!!!! I can't wait to be done with that place...I've made some wonderful friends but I wasn't cut out for retail, haha. Then I can spend more time on the boards...get to know you lovely ladies and hopefully be PG and can share my stories right along with you guys! This next year is seriously looking up!!!!
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Old Yesterday, 04:20 PM
AirforceWife
ohhh good. We look forward to it! Its a lot of fun here and can't wait for you to get your BFP
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Old Yesterday, 05:01 PM
ikkin510
O yeah! That's exciting that you'll be able to spend more time with us here! WooHoo! I hope you'll be spending time chatting about being pregnant then!
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Old Yesterday, 05:25 PM
Nik54545
Quick question for you ladies! I have had a positive OPK result for the last two days. Today, my OPK wasn't positive but there was still a faint line...does that typically mean conception chances are done? She I make it a point to BD tonight or should I let Scott sleep? HaHa...he's such a baby...

I guess I'll add my chart link:
[img]http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/152ac0[\img]
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Old Yesterday, 05:38 PM
Went2theChapel
No idea what I'm looking at....But good luck
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Old Yesterday, 05:43 PM
Nik54545
HaHa...its my chart with all my temps...trying to help me pin point Ovulation.
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Old Yesterday, 05:45 PM
Nik54545
And thank you!!!!
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Old Yesterday, 05:55 PM
Went2theChapel
Loving the new blinkie in you signature...LMAO...sooo cute!
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Old Yesterday, 05:57 PM
Nik54545
Me too! Its appropriate, hahaha. I need to get my tree up so he can put one under there!
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Old Yesterday, 07:35 PM
jennr
Nikki, your chart looks good. Hopefully you will see the temp shift in the next day or 2 and get Crosshairs by the end of the week!

Baby dust!
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Old Today, 08:43 AM
Nik54545
My temp jumped today! Guess I'm in the Crummy TTW period! I got my fingers crossed!!! I should get crosshairs tomorrow on my chart I think.
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Old Today, 08:44 AM
AirforceWife
ohh girl, good luck!!!! The TWW is the WORST! Sending baby dust!
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Old Today, 09:35 AM
ikkin510
Good luck on your TWW Hon!
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Old Today, 11:25 AM
Nik54545
This may be TMI, haha...it is for me...is it bad to take Immodium type things when you are TTC???
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Old Today, 11:26 AM
AirforceWife
I don't think so. I got a list of "pregnant friendly medicines" and that was on there I think.. So you should be good.
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Old Today, 11:26 AM
Nik54545
Thanks! Having tummy issues today. Ugh.
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Old Today, 11:28 AM
AirforceWife
ugh, i hate that. Just be careful the flu is going around!
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Old Today, 11:30 AM
Nik54545
Had it two weeks ago! I don't want it again...and I still can't get rid of the cough part!
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Old Today, 11:31 AM
AirforceWife
ugh, well at least you got the cold one. I say at least because I would rather have a cold then the stomach flu. Yucky!

[Nik54545]

Today, 11:34 AM
Nik54545
Definitely!!! Wouldn't it be crappy is I got the stomach one this week?!? I wouldn't put it past my luck though...working in hotels by day and then Target by night, I come into contact with SOOO many people...We all carry germ-x type stuff in our pockets at Target and I keep a bottle in my purse for my day job...I almost feel like a germaphobe (sp?)
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Old Today, 11:38 AM
AirforceWife
I know!!! I work with "Criminals" and they bring me money and paperwork and I have a costco size germ-x on my desk and everytime someone comes in we wash our hands with it. hahaha
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Old Today, 11:48 AM
Nik54545
HaHa! Ya never know where that money has been!!!!
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Old Today, 11:54 AM
AirforceWife
excatly!! ya never know!!!
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Old Today, 12:05 PM
ikkin510
Oh I love that germ-x and all the anti-bacterial hand sanitizers. I always keep a small bottle with me.
Just be careful. That stuff is highly flamable! A guy Steve works with used it and then lite a cigerette. Let's just say it wasn't a pretty site. So make sure your hands are dry after putting that stuff on before dealing with fire!
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Old Today, 01:27 PM
Nik54545
Thats a great warning! Lucky for me, Scott and I are non-smokers and we are never home to light our candles, haha.
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Old Today, 02:35 PM
ikkin510
yeah, we are non-smokers too. But I do light candles and we have a wood burning fireplace. So I just try to be extra careful.

[Nik54545]

OK!!! I think I have everything moved over! Yippee!!!!!

[Jenn060306]

Nicole, How are you hun?