TTC #1 in our 30s--May June bring baby joy! - Page 8

[Tear78]

Originally Posted by Jenne

Tear78- Um, update, please? I'm stalking your chart but it says your not testing? Is that true? Have you really been able to abstain?!? If so, WOW! I've got for you!

lol...yeah, I despise tests. I can't imagine how I'm going to manage tomorrow waiting for my blood test. I'm very tender in my uterus, and hoping that it's my babies solidifying their bond with me. Thanks for the support!

How are you feeling? How far along are you now? Details!!!

[somegirl99]

More for Tear!

[meander]

Tear, I hope your test result is a beautiful BFP...and that you manage to find a really great way to distract yourself while you are waiting!

[novanic]

Originally Posted by Blanca78

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Would you like to be removed from the list?

Yes, please.

[Blanca78]

Originally Posted by novanic

Yes, please.

Done. Take care of yourself, and I hope to see you back when you are ready.

Tear--holy tenterhooks here. Please post an update when you have it!

AFM, trying not to feel bummed. I just got back from a weekend away with my best college friends and it was wonderful. It's CD15 and my fertile window should start any day now, but DH was just sacked out when I got home. Truthfully I was way too tired to be up for anything either, but when I told him this was our week, he didn't seem to care that much--barely responded. I know he's just tired, and he did tell me he was excited, but I don't think he understands what it's like for me not to think of anything else. I don't think he understand the hope and fear and excitement that have overcome me the last few months. I've been waiting so long for this. He just doesn't think about TTC the same way. Don't get me wrong, he is supportive, but I don't think he understands how it affects me, and how much I need to hear him express some excitement. I wish he wasn't tired all the time. Oh well, we'll sleep tonight and let the games begin tomorrow, I guess...

[Blanca78]

Feeling much better this morning. Whew! I woke up to some bee-you-ti-ful EWCM, a surprise because I had nothing yesterday and usually I get watery first, but I'm not complaining. It's amazing how much stuff coming out of my cervix can improve my mood! Every time I get good CM I just swell with pride--my body is trying to help me get pregnant. Weird, I know.

I do wish DH were more effusive, but I have to accept that that's just not how he is. I am a super emotionally expressive person and he is more the quiet statement type. I know he cares about this. Maybe not as much as I do or as intensely as I do, but he does care and support me, and for that I am grateful. Plus we were both really, really tired last night.

[AmandaMom]

Blanca - I totally understand where you're coming from. A couple of days ago DP told me she was worried that I'm too obsessed over TTC. She wants me to be more well rounded - get a hobby or something. She doesn't understand this is something I've been wanting my entire life, and I can't help but be obsessed! She is very supportive, but just not as enthusiastic/crazy as I am about TTC. I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way!

[Jenne]

I think maybe some of it (we have it at our house too) is the natural balance of nature. Think about how crazy we would make ourselves and our partners if both of us were crazy TTC people! So, while *some* well roundedness is okay, I think that our partners provide the well roundedness by not being so effusively obsessed. Balance within the relationship give us the freedom to fully indulge in TTCness, right?

Blanca I really hope this is your month!

TEAR I'm dying here...please...please...POAS now.

AmandaMom I wish you luck with finding a hobby. Pedicures? Getting massages?

I'm doing good. Today marks the longest I've been pregnant for. It's all new territory from here on out. The ultrasound yesterday looked great. The extra folate/B vitamin supplement is amazing. I highly recommend it for everyone who becomes pregnant...no crippling fatigue, less nausea, less sick. Great!

Jenne

[Tear78]

Negative.

[somegirl99]

Oh, Tear

[Jenne]

Oh, Tear. I'm *so* sorry.

Jenne

[AmandaMom]

Sorry, Tear. Big hugs your way.

[Neuromancer]

So sorry to read that, Tear.

[Blanca78]

Oh, Tear. I was sure this was it this time. I'm so sorry and ANGRY. It isn't fair.

Everyone else--thanks for your support. I'm glad I'm not the only one. Part of it is that DH is ALWAYS tired. He doesn't sleep well and has a demanding job. But it worries me that he is always stressed out and sleepy. Tonight I was like, "Are we going to do this?" and he goes, "I'm really exhausted." To which I snapped, "Well, my ovulation won't wait for you to be in the mood." I felt bad. Not the best way to start TTC again, but at the same time, it's so frustrating. We're both definitely in better form on the weekends, but I'll probably ovulate before then!

[bootsvalentine]

Originally Posted by Tear78

aww...thanks! I had a rough day, so I appreciate it. I had meetings all day with my new grade level (I got, against my wishes, moved from 1st to 5th grade for next year) and I was practically in tears about it all morning. sigh...I'd like VERY much to be pregnant NOW, have my baby(ies) in the Spring, and stay out the rest of the year. For OH so many reasons.

Tear, I'm a teacher, too (7 and 8th grade reading) and I would LOVE to get pg now and give birth in Spring, too. I think that is ideal for a teacher, either that or an early summer birth (Still possible for us!)
I bet you will learn to love your new grade level but it will be a big change, especially since you didn't ask for it. Older kids aren't so bad! I bet the 5th graders will still be sweeties.
Good luck with both! xoxo


Me right now: I'm 8ish DPO and I'm having such crappy symptoms. I'm pretty sure it's just PMS but my stomach is inconsolable. I broke down and tested yesterday after I vomited but nothing. I just think it's not fair, unless I am super lucky I'm just having a rough cycle the first month I'm actually paying attention to everything.