The FABULOUS ONE THREAD - May 30th to June 5th - Page 3

[Stevi]

FinnegansMom... Ahhh!!! Nice and dark!!! A beautiful test!! I agree, stop testing and do the betas. And, I'm glad you told your DH!!! Congrats, again!!

[scarletjane]

Oh, FM, those new lines look FANTASTIC!! Ok, now stop testing and try (I know how hard it must be) to enjoy the fact that you are pregnant!!

Tara2, that is one fantastic looking chart. And it doesn't look like your temp normally even gets up that high. looking good!

Thanks for the thoughts on my low temp yesterday.. and the suggestion that it could be a potential sign of impending ovulation. Lots of activity again today in my lower abdomen. I just want a regular old predictable cycle again. sheesh.

sending out fertility vibes!

[mommytoallh]

THANK (insert big huge sigh) GOD! I've been on pins & needles here all day. See, I just knew it would work out.

[Sweet.Bee]

finnegansmom, AWESOME lines! Congratulations again.

[3boobykins]

Okay, I cheated and peeked back in--yay, Michelle, LOVELY lines. I am definitely going to use Answers this time. Cheaper than FRERs, and the lines are darker and thicker.

Okay, my break starts NOW.

[Tara2]

finnegansmom- Yay for dark lines! Wow those tests are dark for even 13dpo. Congratulations hon! And thanks for squinting at my tests, lol.

scarletjane-thanks for peeking at my chart. what's your temp up to today? I hope you get a nice rise now and a bfp!

Hi to everyone. Scuse my bad, I've already forgotten much of what's on the last page! I've been having weird forgetful moments for a couple days. Like wandering into the next room and standing there for a few minutes not remembering why I came in there. I mean, more mombrain than I usual do, lol. Fell asleep putting DS down for his nap and woke up an hour later. Was supposed to get up for lunch. Had lunch but not much appetite. Kinda off my feed? The pizza and broccoli was just not appetizing and in my mouth made me almost queasy. Also had heartburn this am before breakfast. What? Haven't done that since I was in the 3rd tri with DS. Not saying it means anything. Not getting hopeful. I am 10dpo or so now...

Rats. I have gone to the dark side. I have somehow, due to my chart mainly, have fallen by the wayside of very hopeful. I promised myself I wouldn't do that after the last cycles have been so disappointing.

Well whatever happens, at least FF is saying my chart is possibly triphasic. That's a bonus. And I have only used 1 test today! Aren't you proud? Not going to test again today. At least not until tonight. And def not going to post pics unless there is some true color, baby.

[hollytheteacher]

10 dpo

My period was due today in a "normal" cycle but this cycle i didn't O until cd 18 which is unusual for me and I have a question.

Today is the first day of my "missed period" but since i didn't O til cd 18 i'm just 10po...so really should i wait until 14 dpo to consider it the first day of my missed period?

Or should I just accept the fact that my BFN is accurate and I'm not preggo again Guess I should head over to BSL since i'm at the 6 month trying mark next cycle

[MrsMike]

Originally Posted by KingsDaughter76

Praying and hoping yet again that this will be our cycle for a BFP! Got a very dark + opk today on CD 11 which means I should ovulate in the next day or so. All signs and symptoms seem to agree with this. We are both taking Maca this cycle...and hope it helps us acheive sucess this time around. The Maca is for sure causing LOTS of ewcm and increased "Hubba Hubba" with me and DH! lol! It seems to up my ovulation day too...it did the last time I took it! SO anyways- I will be back once all the fun subsides and I get a chance to rest....haha!

Good luck this cycle. I hope you catch that egg.

Originally Posted by raindaisie

Hi there. Will you please add raindaisie to 2WW? I'm currently 11dpo. I tested today with a FRER and think I saw a line. Except it was more of a squinter than anything -- not really sure if it was there or I only WANTED it to be there. Here's a link: http://www.canyouseealine.com/view_h...fm?testID=7338
?

I moved you. I can't see a line in that pic, but you are still a little early.

Originally Posted by SML27

I also really hope this is my last cycle here, fingers crossed.

I'm on day 6 of spotting. I'm so frustrated. Chart is here. I have no idea when, if at all, to start CD1. Spotting is so, well, spotty that I don't even need a panty liner, so I can hardly call it "light". Can anyone take a look at my chart and shed some light?

I don't know if I would call it light if you don't need a pantyliner. I think it would still be considered spotting.

Originally Posted by scarletjane

this morning, I thought my thermometer was broken because I got 96.64. So.. I took it again immediately, and got 96.66. I didn't even know it was possible to get a temp that low! My chart doesn't even go down that far, so I can't even chart it (I paper chart as well). Here's my wildly ugly online chart: http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/256f5e

What's going on? Anyone had a chart like this? It's all over the place, then I had all of this post-menstrual spotting, now a temp plummet. yuck!

Anyway.. thanks for the new thread, mrsmike! How's everyone doing?

Mine usually takes a big dip before ovulation. That being said, temps lower than 97.2 or 97.1 can indicate a low functioning thyroid. Don't mean to scare you, just something to think about.

Originally Posted by WTHamI?

Thanks for the shiny new thread! Please move me to the 2ww.

Not 100% sure that I O'ed but I'm tired of WTF and considering it's like CD55 I'm bound to get AF one of these days, lol. It's possible I finally ovulated yesterday based on cm /cp pattern and OPKs although my temps are worthless because I'm sick and have a fever. If my basal is still over 98.0 after I get over this virus odds are good, that was my coverline most months back when I charted.

Going back to knitting small cute things for yet-to-be-created humans now.

I'm so jealous of everyone that can knit. I want to learn so badly, but I t think I'm too stupid to figure it out.

Originally Posted by Kyamo

s finnegansmom. Sticky vibes!

AFM:
My temp is still up, so unbelievably, it appears I actually did ovulate. Please move me to Waiting to Know. 4DPO.

MrsMike, if you'd like a break, I can take the thread next week.

Sure thing!

Originally Posted by Tara2

So who likes my chart today? FF is giving me a possibly triphasic message. even tho it might not mean anything i can't help being hopeful. drat.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2b120f

Ok I caved and poas. Anyone see anything on this?
At 8 min. http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSC02416.jpg

Dried
http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSC02417.jpg
Invert
http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/x...DSC02417-1.jpg

I like your chart. Oddly, I see a shadow - unsure if there is color or not - if I look at your pics from a certain angle. I don't see anything if I look closely. And I see a faint line on the invert.

Originally Posted by 3boobykins

AFM, I know I've barely posted on this thread, but I am going to take a long break from the internet--it's becoming a bit of an addiction, and I just need to back off. I just want to wish all of you the very best. Sending TORRENTS of baby dust to you all!!! I will probably check in from time to time, but I have to cut myself off for a bit.

I definitely relate to the internet addiction. I get on with the intention of staying online for about 45 mins, but then spend hours online (if Ds is asleep and there isn't a good TV show on or sex to be had).

Originally Posted by finnegansmom

Thanks for listening to my breakdown and for all the warm thoughts and prayers.

Stop testing! Major sticky vibes coming your way.
Honestly, those tests are finicky. You may not have had the proper Hcg concentration at that time. You didn't dip it long and that certainly could have influenced how long it took for that line to show up. As much as we like to analyze them, these tests are not quantitative and aren't reliable indicators of how much Hcg is in the urine. It doesn't keep us from obsessing, though.

AFM waiting to ovulate, I guess. I have either been sleep deprived or woke up three hours later than norm in the last three days so my temps aren't reliable. I thought I had EWCM last night after a nice poo, but it's been creamy and barely there today. Had a bit of crampiness this morning and I totally want to jump DH. I even told him I don't care if he sleeps through it (cuz he was so tired, pooooor baby), I just wanted his penis. Took an OPK late this afternoon and there is barely a line. I'm just worried about not being certain about O this month as I'm supposed to start progesterone. Grrr. I've been sitting here waiting for a thunderstorm and now it appears it will miss us altogether. Boo!

[MaerynPearl]

Originally Posted by hollytheteacher

10 dpo

My period was due today in a "normal" cycle but this cycle i didn't O until cd 18 which is unusual for me and I have a question.

Today is the first day of my "missed period" but since i didn't O til cd 18 i'm just 10po...so really should i wait until 14 dpo to consider it the first day of my missed period?

Or should I just accept the fact that my BFN is accurate and I'm not preggo again Guess I should head over to BSL since i'm at the 6 month trying mark next cycle

unless you have a 9 day lp... AF isnt due today.

so wait until 14dpo, because even in women with a 9 day lp, you could miss your AF and STILL not get a bfp until 14dpo.

[finnegansmom]

Holly, if you ovulated later than your period isn't due yet. 10 DPO is really early. Really....You're not out yet... hang in there! for you!

[scarletjane]

Originally Posted by MrsMike

Mine usually takes a big dip before ovulation. That being said, temps lower than 97.2 or 97.1 can indicate a low functioning thyroid. Don't mean to scare you, just something to think about.

hmm. I just had my TSH checked and it was .8, which is well within even a conservative range. For those of you who have experienced hypothyroid, have you ever had a normal TSH and still had a problem? I've been feeling a little colder lately, but no fatigue. Some skin dryness, though. I just wonder if i should look into this further because there's been research out lately about pregnant women with low-functioning thyroids and the problems it can cause in the developing baby. My temps are definitely lower overall than they used to be, and i've heard that the thyroid can be low-functioning after a recent birth, which is my case. I sound like a hypochondriac, i'm sure. but I do just want to be sure i'm giving my body and my future baby the best shot possible.

Any input? here's my chart:
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/256f5e

[MaerynPearl]

Originally Posted by scarletjane

hmm. I just had my TSH checked and it was .8, which is well within even a conservative range. For those of you who have experienced hypothyroid, have you ever had a normal TSH and still had a problem? I've been feeling a little colder lately, but no fatigue. Some skin dryness, though. I just wonder if i should look into this further because there's been research out lately about pregnant women with low-functioning thyroids and the problems it can cause in the developing baby. My temps are definitely lower overall than they used to be, and i've heard that the thyroid can be low-functioning after a recent birth, which is my case. I sound like a hypochondriac, i'm sure. but I do just want to be sure i'm giving my body and my future baby the best shot possible.

Any input? here's my chart:
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/256f5e

.8 borders on hyperthyroid not hypo

I was checked regularly (due to thyroid problems in the past) and all of my numbers were fine, but I also had low oral temps and got a big dip before O. I dont really think its connected at all TBH.

Perhaps try vaginal temping if you dont like your temps looking so low (mine were up in the 98s post-O after I started vaginal and seemed to jump around WAY less)

Of course, if you are really worried about hypothyroid get checked again... if you havent been checked for a few months its possible you went hyper after the birth and are turning hypo (classic sign of postpartum thyroiditis, which is what I deal with myself)

[nintendork]

Originally Posted by finnegansmom

Nitendork - Hope you have a nice high beta tomorrow! (and they don't make you wait 2 days for the results! ouch)

Your tests look great! and the two day wait sucked! lol. I took the test on wednesday and thursday is my docs day off... bad timing!

[Kyamo]

Originally Posted by Tara2

So who likes my chart today? FF is giving me a possibly triphasic message. even tho it might not mean anything i can't help being hopeful. drat.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2b120f

Your chart looks great, I like how the last few temps are going up up up above the average line.

Originally Posted by finnegansmom

Test progression.

Phew! Must have been the shorter dip causing the faint line, or just a fluke.

Originally Posted by hollytheteacher

10 dpo

My period was due today in a "normal" cycle but this cycle i didn't O until cd 18 which is unusual for me and I have a question.

Today is the first day of my "missed period" but since i didn't O til cd 18 i'm just 10po...so really should i wait until 14 dpo to consider it the first day of my missed period?

Or should I just accept the fact that my BFN is accurate and I'm not preggo again Guess I should head over to BSL since i'm at the 6 month trying mark next cycle

If you ovulated 4 days late, then your period is due 4 days later than usual. 10 dpo is too early to give up!

(ETA: and I don't see why you have to leave the thread and go to BSL due to 6 months? This is supposed to be the ONE thread, meaning for everyone TTC, no? I'm at 5 months and wasn't planning on going anywhere?)

[Stevi]

Originally Posted by hollytheteacher

Guess I should head over to BSL since i'm at the 6 month trying mark next cycle

I'm WAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY past the 6 month mark, and I'm still here! Personally, if you feel you would enjoy being in BSL, you should just do both.

[Tear78]

Originally Posted by Stevi

I'm WAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY past the 6 month mark, and I'm still here! Personally, if you feel you would enjoy being in BSL, you should just do both.

! I do that! Sometimes, when I get super sad, and I can't see another quick and easy BFP, I hide out more over there, but I love the feel of this thread, too!

[MaerynPearl]

Originally Posted by Stevi

I'm WAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY past the 6 month mark, and I'm still here! Personally, if you feel you would enjoy being in BSL, you should just do both.

Im the same and goodness I graduated to DDCs and still frequent both boards, though there are times when I stick around that one much more than here... but, no offense to those only having just started, i cant handle a lot of drama over not conceiving the first month or 3 after having tried 7 myself. Thats pretty much what the BSLs is for.

You can chill out here, and whine there lol.

[MrsMike]

Originally Posted by scarletjane

hmm. I just had my TSH checked and it was .8, which is well within even a conservative range. For those of you who have experienced hypothyroid, have you ever had a normal TSH and still had a problem? I've been feeling a little colder lately, but no fatigue. Some skin dryness, though. I just wonder if i should look into this further because there's been research out lately about pregnant women with low-functioning thyroids and the problems it can cause in the developing baby. My temps are definitely lower overall than they used to be, and i've heard that the thyroid can be low-functioning after a recent birth, which is my case. I sound like a hypochondriac, i'm sure. but I do just want to be sure i'm giving my body and my future baby the best shot possible.

I suggest peeking around the health and healing boards for information on hypothyroidism. I am hypothyroid - and very classic with all of my symptoms - and my TSH and other values are normal almost all the time. It's one of those blood tests that can be variable and many doctors will still diagnose hypo (and hyper) thyroidism despite normal tests because of symptoms. There is a strong theory that it takes quite a while for TSH levels to rise after the thyroid begins malfunctioning. Thyroiditis is extremely common in women and causes hypothyroidism. The test for that looks for TSH levels will be normal in these patients. There is a huge push in the endocrinology world to stop using the TSH test as a gold standard for diagnosis as many have been misdiagnosed due to it. I believe studies have found that 40% may be diagnosed as "normal" yet further testing reveals hypothyroidism. Many are pushing doctors to stop treating the numbers and to instead treat the symptoms. This is already standard practice in veterinary medicine - humans just need to keep up. Again, not trying to scare you, but I want to put it out there for you. I can dig up some links and articles if you'd like. It's amazing how much we don't know about hormones. It's also amazing to learn how much thyroid hormones, cortisol and progesterone are tied together.

[MrsMike]

Here is the Thyroid thread in the Health and Healing forum. Lots of useful information there.

[MrsMike]

Well, just went to the bathroom and had a nice big glorious glob of EWCM. Has streaks of blood to go with it, too. Of course, this had to be the time when my DH walked in on me. I was actually stretching the EWCM between my finger and thumb and his oh-so-mature response was, "Eeeeeewww! Is that a vag booger?" Dork.