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starsthrumysoul
10-05-2009, 07:35 AM
Yay!! AF finally paid me a visit!!
I was on day 6 past provera.. the doctor said it could take up to 10 days, though I was starting to worry that it would never come. The weird thing is that it's really really light (though as long as it's here and it counts, I'm happy that it's light!)
DH and I decided to wait to ACTIVELY try until he gets a new job (which will hopefully be any day now). He knows that I'm ready when he is, but I don't want to push it on him in any way, so we left it that he'll give me the green light when he's ready. Sounds like a good plan :)
Danielle9608
10-05-2009, 07:40 AM
YAY Glad AF finally showed up!
savepaws
10-05-2009, 09:34 AM
Woo hoo! I'm glad AF showed up! :confetti: Hopefully your hubby will be ready to try soon! AF paid me a visit this weekend as well and it is a relief to see her!!!
starsthrumysoul
10-05-2009, 10:29 AM
Woo hoo! I'm glad AF showed up! :confetti: Hopefully your hubby will be ready to try soon! AF paid me a visit this weekend as well and it is a relief to see her!!!
Lol, maybe our cycles are "e-syncing" :rofl:
savepaws
10-05-2009, 11:53 AM
Lol, maybe our cycles are "e-syncing" :rofl:
Maybe! Now we just need to get Danielle synced in with us!
starsthrumysoul
10-13-2009, 10:14 AM
So I've decided to chart my "probable" ovulation, which should come at the end of this week. I informed hubby so that we could decide either to TRY or to NOT try. For this month, we decided to not try. We're going to play it month by month from here on out. The month that we feel things are starting to slow down and job prospects for DH are looking good, we'll start to try!!!
I thought the plan was great until this morning when I read through Haley's TTC journal for the first time. I read through the WHOLE thing (all twenty-some pages). I got really swept up in her emotions, and now all I can think about is a baby. I know that maybe it isn't the right time, but is it EVER the right time? People just seem to make it work no matter what...
My bottom line is that I DO NOT want to push dh to start before he's 100% ready! But it's hard to keep myself grounded on the subject when I feel sooooo ready!!!
Heywie
10-13-2009, 10:25 AM
So I've decided to chart my "probable" ovulation, which should come at the end of this week. I informed hubby so that we could decide either to TRY or to NOT try. For this month, we decided to not try. We're going to play it month by month from here on out. The month that we feel things are starting to slow down and job prospects for DH are looking good, we'll start to try!!!
I thought the plan was great until this morning when I read through Haley's TTC journal for the first time. I read through the WHOLE thing (all twenty-some pages). I got really swept up in her emotions, and now all I can think about is a baby. I know that maybe it isn't the right time, but is it EVER the right time? People just seem to make it work no matter what...
My bottom line is that I DO NOT want to push dh to start before he's 100% ready! But it's hard to keep myself grounded on the subject when I feel sooooo ready!!!
Aw Kristen! I'm glad I could inspire you so much! I just wish it were better timing for you!!!
Don't worry. You'll get preggo when it is right and when you are both ready for it. Well, I take that back. I don't think most people ever think they're 100% ready, but you figure it out and enjoy the ride!
I think it's good not to pressure DH too much, but subtle hints never hurt anyone. Before you know it, he'll be like Kevin and start pointing at every baby you see in public!
Docsgirl
10-20-2009, 05:21 PM
Hey ladies! I saw this and thought of all of you. It's an offer for 10 free OPKs or pregnancy tests from sacred heart.
Here's the link:
http://www.mysavings.com/free-samples/Sacred-Heart/11727/
I didn't really check them out myself since I'm not TTC, but hopefully it's useful to someone!
LuLu86
10-20-2009, 05:28 PM
You rock! thanks so much it really is free! :ura1:im so excited
starsthrumysoul
10-21-2009, 09:41 AM
That's awesome!!!!!! I just ordered :bblol:
SkippyNXC
11-06-2009, 12:46 PM
so w/o really temping or using opks or anything i think i've figured out that i'm O'ing around CD 12... b/c the past day or two i've been *tmi alert btw* having alot of CM n w/o like touchin it n all that jazz... it would appear to be of the eggwhite variety... and i've also been in the BDing mood the past like 3 days LOL so i think my body is telling me something :eureka:
but it doesn't get this bad every month so i'm also wondering if i'm not o'ing every month... which i realize i won't know until i test n temp n all that which i'm not planning on doing until we move from Pre-ttc to ttc
on a diff. note, i found out one of FH's friend's wife is preggo's today... not sure if FH knows... so i'm like waiting for him to come home n find out b/c he NEVER tells me these things... which irks me greatly , i'm not gonna lie it kinda made me a lil jealous b/c i want to just be married n ttcing already LOL ... even FH has been making the comment a lot about wanting a family n feeling left out b/c we don't have kids n everyone around us has kids already... he's also a bit of an old fart:parp: so his biological clock is prolly ticking hahahaha
Heywie
11-06-2009, 12:50 PM
so w/o really temping or using opks or anything i think i've figured out that i'm O'ing around CD 12... b/c the past day or two i've been *tmi alert btw* having alot of CM n w/o like touchin it n all that jazz... it would appear to be of the eggwhite variety... and i've also been in the BDing mood the past like 3 days LOL so i think my body is telling me something :eureka:
but it doesn't get this bad every month so i'm also wondering if i'm not o'ing every month... which i realize i won't know until i test n temp n all that which i'm not planning on doing until we move from Pre-ttc to ttc
on a diff. note, i found out one of FH's friend's wife is preggo's today... not sure if FH knows... so i'm like waiting for him to come home n find out b/c he NEVER tells me these things... which irks me greatly , i'm not gonna lie it kinda made me a lil jealous b/c i want to just be married n ttcing already LOL ... even FH has been making the comment a lot about wanting a family n feeling left out b/c we don't have kids n everyone around us has kids already... he's also a bit of an old fart:parp: so his biological clock is prolly ticking hahahaha
It's good you're paying attention to CM now because when you start TTC, you'll be one step closer to understanding your body!
I'm sure it's hard hearing about other friends who are :preggo:. I had similar issues pre-ttc, but your day will come soon enough! Just focus on the wedding now and it should keep your mind off babies and on the big day instead!!! When I was planning my wedding, I couldn't get it off my brain for 2 seconds!
SkippyNXC
11-06-2009, 12:55 PM
lol well the fact that her hubby's in our wedding n i'm thinking she may be due around our wedding (i didn't ask, tho i wanted to, i fig'd it'd be a lil bridezilla-ish).... doesn't help hahaha
savepaws
11-06-2009, 04:47 PM
It's hard getting a baby out of your mind when you really want one!!
I know what its like to be a little jealous when friends announce they are pregnant but someday it will be your turn! It may seem far off now but it'll come! I have no patience so I totally understand.
Thalia_themuse
11-06-2009, 04:47 PM
but it doesn't get this bad every month so i'm also wondering if i'm not o'ing every month... which i realize i won't know until i test n temp n all that which i'm not planning on doing until we move from Pre-ttc to ttc
Just wanted to say that you can have different effects depending on which side you ovulate from.... As in, you may get more obvious symptoms when O'ing from left than right, or vice versa. O'ing from one side (i think right?) has also been linked to more severe morning sickness once pregnant, which is bizarre but cool.
I understand the baby bug is getting to you, but I guess you just have to try and enjoy the relative 'freedom' while you have it. Enjoying the pregnancy and babies will come later, and will be so worth the wait!! :heart:
SkippyNXC
11-06-2009, 04:50 PM
Just wanted to say that you can have different effects depending on which side you ovulate from.... As in, you may get more obvious symptoms when O'ing from left than right, or vice versa. O'ing from one side (i think right?) has also been linked to more severe morning sickness once pregnant, which is bizarre but cool.
wow that is really interesting and i never really thought of that as a possibility... **** why do our bodies have to be so complicated! men have it SO easy :sorry:
I understand the baby bug is getting to you, but I guess you just have to try and enjoy the relative 'freedom' while you have it. Enjoying the pregnancy and babies will come later, and will be so worth the wait!! :heart:
LOL i'm sort of in this place where i want and don't want to wait at the same time... its very confusing... i think it's my body saying HURRY UP! but my mind saying Let's be reasonable here! So i'm enjoying the ride just sometimes its harder to wait than others...
Thalia_themuse
11-06-2009, 04:59 PM
wow that is really interesting and i never really thought of that as a possibility... **** why do our bodies have to be so complicated! men have it SO easy :sorry:
Yeah it is much more straightforward for men!
LOL i'm sort of in this place where i want and don't want to wait at the same time... its very confusing... i think it's my body saying HURRY UP! but my mind saying Let's be reasonable here! So i'm enjoying the ride just sometimes its harder to wait than others...
Hey, I feel you! I have hit a stage where I am even more baby-mad than usual, but I know I have to wait a few *years* before we could maybe start TTC... My brain is constantly doing battle with my body/hormones/biological clock. It sucks :sob:
But I think doing it smart will pay off in the long run... So you know when it comes time to TTC you will be as prepared as possible, and you can enjoy the process!! :heart:
SkippyNXC
11-06-2009, 10:23 PM
so i had to tell FH about his friend (LOL well i didn't have to but i felt weird knowing n being unsure if he knew about it...) so this got us back on the baby subject for like the millionth time but it was good to talk about b/c mentally and emotionally we're in the same exact place we both want it but know we have to wait a little longer... n that makes it a bit easier for me i suppose... so we're still on track for joining the TTC club late summer/early fall...
Heywie
11-19-2009, 10:53 AM
Okay, now that jessicermoon and Sarah got their BFPs, I'm waiting for the next big news! Things come in threes so who's next?!
I'm going to predict either Sarah or Danielle is next.
savepaws
11-19-2009, 11:09 AM
I'm going to predict either Sarah or Danielle is next.
:crossfingers: Maybe it'll come in four or fives this time around because my BFP was a loner so the universe has some making up to do!
uptowngirl
11-19-2009, 11:16 AM
So who is in their 2WW now?
Sarah just had her IUI, so she is a good candidate!
So who is in their 2WW now?
Sarah just had her IUI, so she is a good candidate!
I'm a ways away.....
Carrie maybe? I can't remember where she's at in her cycle.
LuLu86
11-19-2009, 12:08 PM
well its not me! :bawling:
AF showed up today
well its not me! :bawling:
AF showed up today
Well shucks Lulu! :( I know how you're feelin :hug: Maybe next cycle will be our turn! We are only about 4 days apart so far!
Heywie
11-19-2009, 12:13 PM
:crossfingers: Maybe it'll come in four or fives this time around because my BFP was a loner so the universe has some making up to do!
Agreed!
I'm pretty sure it's almost time for Carrie to test! And Sarah is right behind her! Kristin, where do you stand this cycle?
There are so many TTC now, I can't keep up! Who else?
brendalin
11-19-2009, 01:05 PM
I am in CD 15 of my 32 day cycle. BDing away!
I am in CD 15 of my 32 day cycle. BDing away!
Oh snap!!!!! Woohooo!!
amisteratwisterandme
11-19-2009, 04:35 PM
I'm going to predict either Sarah or Danielle is next.
Boy you are good!!! Wouldn't it be great if they both got positives?
firespirit
11-19-2009, 04:44 PM
I'm 4DPO, so I should wait 10 days to test... But my POASitis might get the better of me before then.
I'm gonna guess Sarah since I think IUI's tend to be a pretty good way, but I'm hoping for a bunch of us before x-mas!
Danielle9608
11-23-2009, 07:17 AM
Nah, I don't think I'm next. I am still on provera till Friday.
starsthrumysoul
11-23-2009, 07:30 AM
I'm pretty sure it's almost time for Carrie to test! And Sarah is right behind her! Kristin, where do you stand this cycle?
One again we (well, DH) has decided to wait this cycle. A lot of it is hinging on him getting a job. After he said again to wait this month, I suggested that maybe we not revisit the subject until after the holidays, just because it might put a little stress on an already stressful time of the year. So.... I won't be next :p
One again we (well, DH) has decided to wait this cycle. A lot of it is hinging on him getting a job. After he said again to wait this month, I suggested that maybe we not revisit the subject until after the holidays, just because it might put a little stress on an already stressful time of the year. So.... I won't be next :p
I'm sorry to hear. However, it's good you two decided to put off the discussion until after the holidays. It could add a damper to the spirit can't it?
:hug:
Heywie
11-23-2009, 01:19 PM
That sounds like a good idea, Kristin! As much as you are ready, it is a great idea to make sure you're both on the same page and ready to jump in together!
And I agree - the holidays are stressful enough!
saltyveruca
12-02-2009, 11:57 AM
We're officially TTC.
There are so many smilies that apply:
:hearts::boggle::cloud9::sweatdrop::pray::winktong ue::jphappy::book::crossfingers:
Goin2thechapel
12-02-2009, 11:59 AM
YAY congratulations Salty!!!! Welcome to the crazziest ride of your life :)
Danielle9608
12-02-2009, 12:16 PM
YAY! Congrats and good luck. :p
savepaws
12-02-2009, 12:19 PM
Woo hooo! Congrats!!!! Good luck! Lots of baby dust being sent your way! :confetti: :confetti:
f77g4
12-02-2009, 05:16 PM
Congrats and good luck to you guys!
Chele&Chris
12-03-2009, 07:10 AM
Well ladies I am happy to report that on December 1st we got our :bfp:!!!!!! I go to the doc in about 2 hours to get full conformation
brendalin
12-03-2009, 07:13 AM
We're officially TTC.
There are so many smilies that apply:
:hearts::boggle::cloud9::sweatdrop::pray::winktong ue::jphappy::book::crossfingers:
Youa re too cute! Good luck to you both!
brendalin
12-03-2009, 07:14 AM
Well ladies I am happy to report that on December 1st we got our :bfp:!!!!!! I go to the doc in about 2 hours to get full conformation
WOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! How exciting! Good luck at the dr today!
Well ladies I am happy to report that on December 1st we got our :bfp:!!!!!! I go to the doc in about 2 hours to get full conformation
WOOT WOOT!!!!! On to our next round of :bfp:'s!!!! Congrats!!!
savepaws
12-03-2009, 09:19 AM
Well ladies I am happy to report that on December 1st we got our :bfp:!!!!!! I go to the doc in about 2 hours to get full conformation
Woo hoo!!!!! Congrats!!!
Chele&Chris
12-03-2009, 10:04 AM
We're due July 19th!!:cloud9::jphappy::pompom::preggo::baby:
savepaws
12-03-2009, 10:06 AM
:confetti: :confetti: Great news!!!!
f77g4
12-03-2009, 10:39 AM
Congrats!!!
TeacherSonja
12-03-2009, 10:52 AM
Congratulations!
Heywie
12-03-2009, 12:20 PM
Well ladies I am happy to report that on December 1st we got our :bfp:!!!!!! I go to the doc in about 2 hours to get full conformation
AWESOME!!! Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!
Cheers to a happy and healthy pregnancy!
alli816
12-03-2009, 05:15 PM
Congrats.....:yesnod:
alli816
12-03-2009, 05:17 PM
Well it's official we are trying to conceive as well....
Well it's official we are trying to conceive as well....
Yayyyy congrats Mary Ann! How exciting!
Brian's Bride
12-03-2009, 09:58 PM
We're due July 19th!!:cloud9::jphappy::pompom::preggo::baby:
Congratulations!!!
saltyveruca
12-04-2009, 10:39 AM
We're due July 19th!!:cloud9::jphappy::pompom::preggo::baby:
Congratulations!!!
Qtpie
12-08-2009, 09:59 PM
congratulations.
saltyveruca
12-14-2009, 06:38 PM
I don't think I've ever been so excited for my boobs to hurt.
Playing the test waiting game now, but we're really hopeful! Just a few days more and we can find out! :crossfingers:
Danielle9608
12-15-2009, 06:54 AM
I don't think I've ever been so excited for my boobs to hurt.
Playing the test waiting game now, but we're really hopeful! Just a few days more and we can find out! :crossfingers:
Good luck! I am hoping you are one of the lucky ones that gets pregnant on the first try! :crossfingers::crossfingers:
BarceloMayaPalaceBride
12-17-2009, 03:34 PM
Hi ladies! Just a little update on me. I'm officially FULL TERM! Last week my cervix was soft and I was a fingertip dialated. Baby Camden is head down. My next apt. is on 12/21, so I'll keep you posted if I've made any progress! Wishing you ALL the best on your TTC journeys!!!
YAY! Thanks for the update Andrea!!!! Good luck over the next couple of weeks!!!
Heywie
12-17-2009, 06:05 PM
Awesome! Congrats, Andrea! Little Camden will be here before you know it! Can't wait to hear all about it!
f77g4
12-17-2009, 08:17 PM
Congrats and best wishes Andrea!
Danielle9608
12-18-2009, 07:21 AM
Hi ladies! Just a little update on me. I'm officially FULL TERM! Last week my cervix was soft and I was a fingertip dialated. Baby Camden is head down. My next apt. is on 12/21, so I'll keep you posted if I've made any progress! Wishing you ALL the best on your TTC journeys!!!
Good luck Andrea! He will be here before you know it!
saltyveruca
12-28-2009, 02:59 PM
Well, ladies we sure did get pregnant on the first try. On the 16th, I got a faint pink line, and the next morning I took a digital test that said in no uncertain terms that I was pregnant!
Unfortunately, I had a miscarriage last Monday. We went to the doctor on Wednesday and she confirmed it. I had a bunch of bloodwork done and got checked out. She said everything looks good and it was complete, so I don't have to get a D&C.
Last week was really rough emotionally and physically. Our entire world changed and that was hard to deal with. Lots of tears and moping. I was really weak from giving a bunch of blood at the doctor's and losing it with the miscarriage. My hormones have been a roller coaster ride, but I feel 100% again. I had a huge steak dinner Christmas Eve that fixed me up pretty well. I think once I get pregnant again I will have to have a steak dinner lined up after each visit I have to give blood at! :yesnod:
My doctor is very hopeful for us, and she's encouraged by the fact that we got it on the first try! She warned us not to expect to get pregnant on the first shot again, but of course we're hoping for that anyway. We can start trying again after I have a period. JD is of course excited that we get to try again-the first time was really fun! My doctor said it might take a while for my period to come back, but I swear I'm feeling familiar ovulation cramps today (just a week after the m/c started!), so it might be sooner than we think! I am going back for a well-woman exam on the 12th.
Awwww I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you and DH are successful again very soon :hug: 2010 is a new year with new journeys! Good luck!
Qtpie
12-28-2009, 03:08 PM
I am soooo sorry to hear about your loss, hope everything works it self out and that you can get another BFP very soon, and have a very healthy nine months. Good Luck.
gwenshack
12-28-2009, 11:32 PM
Well, ladies we sure did get pregnant on the first try. On the 16th, I got a faint pink line, and the next morning I took a digital test that said in no uncertain terms that I was pregnant!
Unfortunately, I had a miscarriage last Monday. We went to the doctor on Wednesday and she confirmed it. I had a bunch of bloodwork done and got checked out. She said everything looks good and it was complete, so I don't have to get a D&C.
Last week was really rough emotionally and physically. Our entire world changed and that was hard to deal with. Lots of tears and moping. I was really weak from giving a bunch of blood at the doctor's and losing it with the miscarriage. My hormones have been a roller coaster ride, but I feel 100% again. I had a huge steak dinner Christmas Eve that fixed me up pretty well. I think once I get pregnant again I will have to have a steak dinner lined up after each visit I have to give blood at! :yesnod:
My doctor is very hopeful for us, and she's encouraged by the fact that we got it on the first try! She warned us not to expect to get pregnant on the first shot again, but of course we're hoping for that anyway. We can start trying again after I have a period. JD is of course excited that we get to try again-the first time was really fun! My doctor said it might take a while for my period to come back, but I swear I'm feeling familiar ovulation cramps today (just a week after the m/c started!), so it might be sooner than we think! I am going back for a well-woman exam on the 12th.
I'm so sorry to hear this. :( :flower4u:
Heywie
12-29-2009, 12:22 AM
Wow! I was so happy to read you got your BFP on the first try, but so sad to see that you had a M/C.
I'm so sorry! I'm glad to hear that all is well now and you can try again soon. I'm sure it was just heartbreaking news though :(.
Danielle9608
12-29-2009, 08:31 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you and JD the best of luck on your journey! :hearts:
saltyveruca
12-29-2009, 11:34 AM
Thanks for the support, ladies. I was definitely ovulating yesterday, so we should be on track to start again soon!
We're busy moving ahead with baby plans-more exercise, fruits and vegetables, and reducing stress. I haven't officially announced it yet, but JD is in the process of taking over almost all of my work for Snaptacular Photos, so that will be a huge weight of stress and responsibility off my shoulders!
savepaws
12-29-2009, 12:18 PM
Ohh, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you are looking towards the future and are excited to try again. The thought of trying again is really the only thing that has gotten me through my miscarriage.
I like the huge steak idea everytime you have blood drawn. I've been going in for blood work about once a week to make sure my hcg levels are down and I should have been planning steak dinners for afterward.
I wish you the best of luck the next time around. :hug:
BarceloMayaPalaceBride
01-07-2010, 06:53 AM
Yesterday was my official DD!!! I still haven't made any progress. (Apparently baby Camden is VERY comfy in there) Hopefully he'll be here soon! BTW, today (January 7th) is our 1 year wedding Anniversary! :hearts: Hope everyone is doing great!!!!
gwenshack
01-07-2010, 11:19 AM
Happy anniversary Andrea! :toast: Hope to see baby Camden soon! :jphappy:
Heywie
01-07-2010, 11:34 AM
Camden must not have wanted to share his birthday with any other big events! hehe
Happy anniversary, Andrea! Here's hoping you have a safe and quick delivery soon!!!!
savepaws
01-07-2010, 12:37 PM
Happy Anniversary!! Hope Camden decides to make an appearance soon!
f77g4
01-07-2010, 06:26 PM
Happy Anniversary Andrea and all the best with the labour and delivery of your little boy!
Brian's Bride
01-09-2010, 09:06 AM
Hi Andrea! I'm excited to finally see pics of Camden when he decides to make his grand entrance!!
Qtpie
01-13-2010, 12:41 PM
Good Luck with your delivery today Andrea. I cant wait to see pictures.
Danielle9608
01-15-2010, 02:05 PM
I wonder if Andrea has had her baby yet?
Heywie
01-15-2010, 06:19 PM
I wonder if Andrea has had her baby yet?
I was thinking the same thing yesterday!
SkippyNXC
01-26-2010, 06:02 PM
just wanna say that i'm SO excited b/c for the first time ever, AF showed up on the day fertility friend predicted it would! LOL
it's silly i know but i woke up and AF started as i was **TMI alert** on the potty (so i didn't even have to get my AF-is-coming undies dirty!) LOL
tho its weird b/c i'm not having my Day 1 horrible awful no good very bad cramps...
SkippyNXC
01-26-2010, 07:49 PM
about that cramp part... nevermind i take it back.... **** u AF u can be a real B sometimes!
Danielle9608
01-27-2010, 07:02 AM
Sorry about the cramps Nicole, but YAY for AF showing up when she is suppose to.
savepaws
01-27-2010, 10:05 AM
That's great she showed up on time. Sounds like AF is being her usual b*tchy self! Darn her anyway! But at least she was punctual! :D
SkippyNXC
01-27-2010, 10:12 AM
I'm just really happy b/c the past couple months I've been sweating her out b/c she's been late enough that i've wanted to POAS... so for her to show up right on time was such a blessing LOL
SkippyNXC
04-04-2010, 10:45 AM
this thread has been dead for awhile since the advent of all the TTCing journals! lol
so i thought i'd pop in and share i started taking pre-natals this week, got the Spring Valley brand and i really like em b/c they're not very big (actually a little smaller than my old wal-mart multivitamin) and so far haven't made me nauseous when i took them on a not completely full stomach!
woo hoo another step towards beginning our TTC journey! (at which time i will actually start a journal ;))
NOTKT
04-04-2010, 11:56 AM
This is exciting! I'm glad the pills aren't too bad! :)
Heywie
04-06-2010, 01:30 AM
Congrats on moving a step forward in the TTC process! I'm glad the vitamins are working out for you so well!
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