No Stressors/No Obsessors: August 2010 - Page 3

[vivica2]

Originally Posted by Sweet.Bee

Just had to share that I've had nice, stretchy EWCM the past 2 days! I think it's the cranberry juice I started this cycle, as it was not so stretchy and abundant before. I'm so excited! My cervix also feels very good, and we're BDing every night now, so I'm starting to feel hopeful that I will O soon and the sperm will actually have a chance.

[BarefootinBrooklyn]

I'm officially on the two week wait now I guess...I think I felt ovulation and had a nice few days of "fertile environment" with a few babymakin' attempts sprinkled into the mix. I'm on cycle day 20 now, maybe 4 days past ovulation. We're not temping, so at this point it's all guesswork.

Sweet.Bee, sounds like you'll be "in waiting" again soon too!

Congrats Steph!

Any news from Waiting4SJ?

Consider me 'til I give in and test...maybe once on the 18th? CD28 and 12 dpo? That's not crazy, right? Right?

[Sweet.Bee]

BarefootinBrooklyn, I don't think 12DPO is crazy. Testing today might be crazy.

I'm not even thinking about when I'll test. I have one HPT in my night stand, and I don't think I'll even look at until I'm late. I don't have any cheap ones to use, so that gives me the will to wait.

Strong O pains today, so if this cycle is anything like the others, I will probably O on Friday.

[heathenmom]

I *think* I felt o-pain last night. Not normal for me, but SOMETHING sure was hurting in there for a bit! It'd be about the right time, and I've got ewcm & a SHO cervix to match. I've done a lousy job temping this cycle, so I doubt ff will be able to pinpoint the actual o.

Too bad dh was at a study group most of the night, and I was WAY too tired to dtd when he got back. Maybe I can sneak in a nap at lunchtime ...

[Sweet.Bee]

My temp was up 0.4 degrees this morning, so maybe I've Oed? http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2e2172/

We didn't get much sleep last night, though, as our little one didn't feel well and was crying and stumbling around unhappily. He seems better now, luckily and is just napping the day away. Still, that meant no BD last night, which would be stupid timing for the 4th straight cycle. We squeezed one in this morning, but that was after I saw my temp was up, so maybe it was too late.

I'm not sure the high temp was due to disrupted sleep, as that usually doesn't affect the reading much for me. My EWCM is gone, but I'll keep on the lookout for it today. Its disappearance would suggest O, I think.

I'm suddenly not feeling so great about this cycle. Why must our timing always be so bad?

[heathenmom]

Originally Posted by Sweet.Bee

I'm suddenly not feeling so great about this cycle. Why must our timing always be so bad?

I hear ya, and am right there with you.

RE our timing issues: I'm just so frickin' exhausted during the week, and dh works weekends and often gets home after I've gone to bed ... which begs the question: how in the WORLD am I going to manage another baby if I'm this dang tired trying to actually make one?

[Blanca78]

Originally Posted by heathenmom

I hear ya, and am right there with you.

RE our timing issues: I'm just so frickin' exhausted during the week, and dh works weekends and often gets home after I've gone to bed ... which begs the question: how in the WORLD am I going to manage another baby if I'm this dang tired trying to actually make one?

OMG, that is us exactly. And we don't even have kids yet! Our schedules don't line up and DH is ALWAYS tired, esp. during the week (intense job).

Sweet.Bee--it seems whenever my temp rises like that, even though it's only a little, it's a pretty safe bet I've O'd...try not to stress about the timing! There are so many stories of people who thought they had no chance of conceiving w/their timing and ended up pregnant, when months of perfect timing resulted in nothing...

Thanks all for weighing in on the "pregnancy feeling" question. I needed to be talked down! Your perspectives are really helpful. It was weird--it wasn't even so much the physical symptoms (though I could tell my hormones were on) but just this feeling that if someone told me I WASN'T pregnant I would be really surprised.

The feeling has receded somewhat. This was all around 4-5 DPO. BUT--there may have been something to it. I tested w/an intenet cheapie this morning at 9DPO (I know, not a very good example of not obsessing) and...

I think I maybe got something? It's ohhhhh so faint, but there's *something* there. I guess time will tell if it's an evap, but I think I can see pink. And, I lined it up next to one I took a couple days ago just for kicks, and there's definitely nothing at all there on that one, but I can see the pinkish shadow on today's.

I'm not calling anything until I have something more definitive--this is a definite maybe, and I don't think it would even show up in a photo. But I'm feeling pretty hopeful...

I just hope it doesn't come back to bite me in a few days.

[Sweet.Bee]

I guess timing is tough. It's just really frustrating to chart everything and know my body well enough to say when I'm fertile and then still have bad timing every.single.cycle. I'm going to just keeping BDing, in case I didn't O yet.

Oh, and I seem to have a cold/flu/whatever now, so maybe that's confusing my signs too.

And Blanca78,

[annaconda]

fxfx blanca!!!

[gringuitica]

Boo. AF is here. I felt down yesterday, but am fine again today. Feeling positive about this next cycle! Glad I didn't test early, as today is just 13 DPO (or would have been, had not shown up). I live abroad, and can only buy IC when I get back to the States, so I don't want to waste them! Thanks for your support and non-obsession, ladies!

[Sweet.Bee]

gringuitica,

annaconda, any news yet?

Blanca78, don't you have something to tell us?

[Blanca78]

Originally Posted by gringuitica

Boo. AF is here. I felt down yesterday, but am fine again today. Feeling positive about this next cycle! Glad I didn't test early, as today is just 13 DPO (or would have been, had not shown up). I live abroad, and can only buy IC when I get back to the States, so I don't want to waste them! Thanks for your support and non-obsession, ladies!

I'm sorry, Gringuitica. I hate how much it hurts to get AF, though it's so lovely to come out of it feeling good about the next! FX for you!

AFM--Yup, BFP. You can see it better on the invert (def. positive IRL--faint but it's only 10DPO). http://www.canyouseealine.com/view_h...fm?testID=8064

Still processing. My last pregnancy was a loss, so I am working on trying to keep fear at bay. I guess for right now, I feel pretty positive--I felt good about this cycle all along. After that round of "pregnancy feeling" a few days ago, I'm trying to trust my gut and stay chill!

[Sweet.Bee]

Weekend Check-In

Name: Sweet.Bee
Date: 13 August 2010
Where are you in your cycle: CD21 (and maybe 1 or 2DPO)
Symptoms if they apply: I have a cold, boo. I think I've ovulated b/c my temps are up and CM & cervix are changing.
When are you thinking of testing: Not thinking about it yet.
Thoughts: I hope I will get pregnant this cycle. No, wait, I will be pregnant this cycle.
Appointments: None.
Any new regimes, ie herbs, medications, mantras etc: Cranberry juice and it is AWESOME! I never get much EWCM and I had lots of it this cycle, nice and stretchy.
Do you have any stress triggers: I'm trying not to be stressed, though seeing the pregnant women everywhere is sometimes tough.
What is working to help you be stress-free this cycle: Distractions.
Partners feelings if applicable: Relaxed.
Plans for this weekend: My dad is visiting us, so maybe we'll take him sightseeing.

[Sweet.Bee]

Updated to add you to the BFP list, Blanca78.

Our August BFP list is starting to look great, and I'm feeling confident there will be many more to come very soon.

[slb1107]

Name: Sara TTC #1 First Cycle!
Date: August 13
Where are you in your cycle: CD 10 of a 30-34 day cycle
When are you thinking of testing: Around Sept 5? lol
Plans for this weekend: My birthday is Sunday!!! I'll be 24. Having volleyball n cookout with friends on Sat. Family time on Sunday. And another fun time on Magical Monday!

[BarefootinBrooklyn]

Weekend Check-In
Name: BarefootinBrooklyn
Date: August 13th 2010
Where are you in your cycle: CD 23, possibly 7/8 dpo
Symptoms if they apply: none really, maybe slight crampiness
When are you thinking of testing: thinking of...sunday, which would be only 9dpo...but I have a test laying around from last month...then if negative I'd probably wait until the 28th, 12dpo. There's no way I can wait until my period is missed...I will try, but it seems like forever...my last cycle was a slightly longer than usual 35 days and there were several wasted tests. I've heard of people getting faint positives at 9dpo, right? Being hopeful.
Thoughts: We are thinking that if this month doesn't happen for us we may wait until October to try again. We have a couple of dear friends' weddings coming up in early October and it might be nice to enjoy a glass (or 3) of wine, and to not be feeling sick during that time.
Appointments: none
Any new regimes, ie herbs, medications, mantras etc: Taking a hormonal balance herbal tincture
Do you have any stress triggers: DH is starting a new job on Monday, and his commute could potentially be 2 hours on the way home. We're wondering how long we can keep living where we do but will be trying to make it work as long as possible.
What is working to help you be stress-free this cycle: Having no symptoms at all. I feel like nothing is happening, and though of course I want to be pregnant I feel like the absence of symptoms is making me forget about the 2ww.
Partners feelings if applicable: Keeps joking at me when I complain about normal motherhood issues...reminding me that it won't be getting any easier.
Plans for this weekend: Maybe driving to the area where my husband will be working to check things out some more...maybe visiting a museum or some gardens...maybe taking a pregnancy test on Sunday...

[BarefootinBrooklyn]

Congrats Blanca! Happy healthy pregnancy wishes to you!

Sunday will be 9dpo for me and I'm hoping for any glimmer of a line...but may also try to distract myself and wait until 12dpo...

[LivingSky]

Another newbie! TTC #1, cycle #4

Weekend Check-In
Name:
LivingSky
Date:
August 13
Where are you in your cycle:
CD25 (about dpo9) of a typical 28-29 day cycle
Symptoms if they apply:
The last 6 weeks I've had a whole host of odd symptoms, including a sudden inability to eat eggs, and a very heightened sense of smell. But I know I haven't been pregnant that long, so, maybe it's just my body being wierd
When are you thinking of testing:
I caved and tested today BFN. I'm not planning to test again until AF is late
Thoughts:
It WILL happen, it WILL happen!
Appointments:
None
Any new regimes, ie herbs, medications, mantras etc:
Drinking FertiliTea instead of coffee, most of the time at least
Do you have any stress triggers:
I never thought I would stress about getting pregnant but it has been a hard thing to keep it out of my mind. It's summer time which means the farm work has me tired and stressed out most of the time, but gives me something to focus on
What is working to help you be stress-free this cycle:
Keeping busy, working horses
Partners feelings if applicable:
I think he's more stressed about this than I am!
Plans for this weekend:
A trip to visit a friend in Alberta

[BarefootScientist]

Weekend Check-In
Name: BarefootScientist
Date: 8/14
Where are you in your cycle: 3 dpo
Symptoms if they apply: Definitely feeling post-O (tender boobs, etc.).
When are you thinking of testing: I do have some tests to burn up. I'm going to see when I feel like testing, hopefully not until next weekend, 8-9 dpo or so.
Thoughts: I don't know. The only other time we've DTD during the fertile time without protection we got pregnant, but I know for many it takes a while, so I'm not sure whether I'm thinking it'll happen this cycle or not. After we DTD I felt sure, but since then I've felt like it's a normal cycle, la di dah. I guess we will see.
Appointments: none.
Any new regimes, ie herbs, medications, mantras etc: nope.
Do you have any stress triggers: Right now I'm pretty chill.
What is working to help you be stress-free this cycle: my sister is visiting until tomorrow so I haven't had much time to obsess.
Partners feelings if applicable: he's fine either way.
Plans for this weekend: sister's visit.

[karmab]

sweet.bee, i hope this sticks, but can you move me to bfps?