The September "Whatever" Thread - Page 15

[Kindermama]

Guys, I tested this morning and the FR Digital was a BFN. I used another IC this morning and it had the same line from yesterday. I read all over the internet that you can get pinkish lines with an IC and not be pregnant. I don't think I am pregnant! I'm confused about all the cramping though- it's so not normal for me. I did take a homeopathic remedy earlier this week for the migraine so maybe it's related to that. My bbs are still sore but maybe again, the remedy is influencing my hormonal system somehow. Oh well. I'm glad I didn't get as excited as you guys I don't think I'm going to test in the future unless I actually miss AF. All these so called lines are tripping me up!

[Maine Mama Doula]

Kindermama - CONGRATS

JJ - I had to look really hard, but I see what you are seeing. I would definitely try another test.

AFM: I feel like total today Big headache and I got work 12 hour shifts today and tomorrow. I just want to curl up in bed, although I got up and did my workout.

[lyterae]

Kindermama- fingers crossed for you

JJ - I see the line!! I can't wait to see your next test.

Hope all of you ladies are well!

[onetwoten]

See... that's the dilemna-- because stupid dollar store was out yesterday, I had to go to shoppers drugmart. In the "not $30 range" they had digitals, blue dye, or the single FRER. I didn't know how it worked with the digitals in so far as, if it were to be a very light line on a 'line' test-- then would it still show up as pregnant? I don't know at what point it switches over from not to pregnant?

And I mean yes, I could obviously just flat out tell DH and thn go pick up a test, but I had this whole nice idea for how to tell him.... and it works so much better if I actually know I'm pregnant first

Since I am so new at this test thing, I don't know anything about evaps. It doesn't worry any of you that it didn't show up within the time limit?

[onetwoten]

Kindermama-- sorry I couldn't find it, do you have your chart online? I'm curious about the digi's too... I don't know what point it would switch over to pregnant... like for such a faint line, I'm wondering if there's just not enough hcg to pick up yet? But you're about 12-13dpo, close to me aren't you? It looks like we're kind of in the same boat.

PS. Babycakes- I was searching for and stalking your chart last night to see what had happened to you! We hadn't heard an update and I wondered if you were keeping something from us!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! (and myself... lol)

FWIW, my temp was still flat this morning at 98, still have lots of creamy CF, no cramping, and no definate signs of impending AF. Doesn't mean she still couldn't surprise me, but it doesn't feel like it.... I've also been feeling sick, but I'm pretty sure that's from working myself up so much.

[lyterae]

JJ - I haven't used the digitals before, I really wanted to try one this time around but I couldn't justify the expense. I ended up buying a two pack of FRERs and it was obvious enough that my desire for a digital test was placated. I don't have any experience with evaps, I thought that they didn't show up within the time limit?

[BHappy]

Originally Posted by jeninejessica

So... I have no clue what's going on now guys. I went and bought a test, and even a FRER, because dollarama was OUT, and the only other cheap ones were blue dye... so... I planned on taking it tomorrow morning, but let's get real, it was teasing me, so I took it tonight. 12dpo, I expected AF today. It looked stark white, and I honestly sat there kind of shocked as I'd worked myself up to fully believing it was going to be positive.

And then when I grabbed it again later, there's a very faint line on it. But it definately showed up AFTER the time limit, I stopped looking at it at 10 minutes, and went back two hours later, so sometime in between. So my brain keeps saying "EVAP!!!" But myheart keeps coming up with reasons why it makes sense it would have taken so long-- ie it was late in the day, not FMU, I'm only 12dpo not 14, maybe I didn't get very much pee on the test (it was a poas)... I'm driving myself nuts. And I don't have any easy way of going to get a test tomorrow either, other than flat out telling DH. Gah.

Suuuuuppppper faint line

It's funny because until I started looking at everyone elses tests, I wouldn't have even remotely seen a line here. But now I do. I just need to remind myself that after the time limit should NOT get my hopes up.

Then again... going on officially 13dpo now here for me, and after some dry days I'm copiously creamy again, white/yellow no pink, and I don't -feel- like I'm going to start anymore, and no temp drop so far. I guess we'll see tomorrow. *shrugs* there's nothing really else I can do, but I keep holding up the test again trying to make it speak to me.

i looked and i *think* i can see something barely. so hoping for you!!! definitely think you should test again. it's so hard when we look after the time limit and something changes.

Originally Posted by Kindermama

Guys, I tested this morning and the FR Digital was a BFN. I used another IC this morning and it had the same line from yesterday. I read all over the internet that you can get pinkish lines with an IC and not be pregnant. I don't think I am pregnant! I'm confused about all the cramping though- it's so not normal for me. I did take a homeopathic remedy earlier this week for the migraine so maybe it's related to that. My bbs are still sore but maybe again, the remedy is influencing my hormonal system somehow. Oh well. I'm glad I didn't get as excited as you guys I don't think I'm going to test in the future unless I actually miss AF. All these so called lines are tripping me up!

ugh, the confusing lines. so sorry it isn't clear. i really hope this is it and it's just a little too early to be certain!

afm, 5dpo today. i was following fam rules on cd11 when we bd. i was dry that day. three days later i Oed. any chance the swimmers survived? i suppose there could have been cm way up at the cervix? guess i'm waitin' and seein'! i'm not temping for the rest of this cycle, now that O is confirmed. i'll still be charting cf and other signs. in case you want to follow


xo

[Kimmiepie]

Originally Posted by annie2186

What religion is that? I remember reading about that in TCOYF - how some women miss their fertile time if they O really early and have to abstain 7 days after their AF

Oh, we don't do that! That's Orthodox Judaism (maybe not just orthodox) they wait until 7 days AFTER Af stops. We just wait 7 days TOTAL from the first day of AF, and avoid on days of spotting. So for them, theirs winds up being EVERY month of waiting out the entire AF plus 7 days after. Ours is 7 days from the first day of AF. I was just saying that it is going to be at least 12 days because we haven't DTD in several days and now I am spotting so it will be that long since our last DTD. Hope that makes sense. Anyway, we are Messianic.

Originally Posted by jeninejessica

So... I have no clue what's going on now guys. I went and bought a test, and even a FRER, because dollarama was OUT, and the only other cheap ones were blue dye... so... I planned on taking it tomorrow morning, but let's get real, it was teasing me, so I took it tonight. 12dpo, I expected AF today. It looked stark white, and I honestly sat there kind of shocked as I'd worked myself up to fully believing it was going to be positive.

And then when I grabbed it again later, there's a very faint line on it. But it definately showed up AFTER the time limit, I stopped looking at it at 10 minutes, and went back two hours later, so sometime in between. So my brain keeps saying "EVAP!!!" But myheart keeps coming up with reasons why it makes sense it would have taken so long-- ie it was late in the day, not FMU, I'm only 12dpo not 14, maybe I didn't get very much pee on the test (it was a poas)... I'm driving myself nuts. And I don't have any easy way of going to get a test tomorrow either, other than flat out telling DH. Gah.

Suuuuuppppper faint line

It's funny because until I started looking at everyone elses tests, I wouldn't have even remotely seen a line here. But now I do. I just need to remind myself that after the time limit should NOT get my hopes up.

Then again... going on officially 13dpo now here for me, and after some dry days I'm copiously creamy again, white/yellow no pink, and I don't -feel- like I'm going to start anymore, and no temp drop so far. I guess we'll see tomorrow. *shrugs* there's nothing really else I can do, but I keep holding up the test again trying to make it speak to me.

I don't want to be the bearer of bad news but I have had the same thing happen several times before and not been pregnant. I think it might be an evap. I HOPE it's not, but I just had to throw that out there.

Originally Posted by Kindermama

Guys, I tested this morning and the FR Digital was a BFN. I used another IC this morning and it had the same line from yesterday. I read all over the internet that you can get pinkish lines with an IC and not be pregnant. I don't think I am pregnant! I'm confused about all the cramping though- it's so not normal for me. I did take a homeopathic remedy earlier this week for the migraine so maybe it's related to that. My bbs are still sore but maybe again, the remedy is influencing my hormonal system somehow. Oh well. I'm glad I didn't get as excited as you guys I don't think I'm going to test in the future unless I actually miss AF. All these so called lines are tripping me up!

I"m sorry.


AFM: Still no AF.

Oh, and I wanted to vent for a second. I am SOOOOOOO frustrated with DH right now it's not even funny. I hate how he is expecting me to do things that he would not and there's nothing I can do about it! (more on that later)
Also, I ordered this curriculum and I never got a confirmation. That was in late August. I call, email etc. and finally get someone. They'll send it out right away. Still nothing, so I call again. Nothing. I email again. Finally I get an email from USPS saying they shipped it out on Sept 15. It arrived today and it's the WRONG curriculum! I am SO tired of calling, emailing etc. How hard can this be?! Ugh! Not having the best day today.

[Kindermama]

Originally Posted by Kimmiepie

Oh, and I wanted to vent for a second. I am SOOOOOOO frustrated with DH right now it's not even funny. I hate how he is expecting me to do things that he would not and there's nothing I can do about it! (more on that later)
Also, I ordered this curriculum and I never got a confirmation. That was in late August. I call, email etc. and finally get someone. They'll send it out right away. Still nothing, so I call again. Nothing. I email again. Finally I get an email from USPS saying they shipped it out on Sept 15. It arrived today and it's the WRONG curriculum! I am SO tired of calling, emailing etc. How hard can this be?! Ugh! Not having the best day today.

I can handle late packages for all things but homeschooling! Not cool to keep a mama from feeling organized in that dept!

I just noticed your son is named Brighton. My DH and I were literally talking baby names about 20 minutes ago and I mentioned Brighton (road I grew up on) and he was like "Hmm, I really like it!" and kept saying it aloud. Any regrets about the name? I know it's totally different once your child is here but do people ever make comments, good or bad?

AFM- I'm super super dizzy which is making me nauseous. This is going to be one heck of an AF for me! Geeze!

[Kimmiepie]

Originally Posted by Kindermama

I can handle late packages for all things but homeschooling! Not cool to keep a mama from feeling organized in that dept!

I just noticed your son is named Brighton. My DH and I were literally talking baby names about 20 minutes ago and I mentioned Brighton (road I grew up on) and he was like "Hmm, I really like it!" and kept saying it aloud. Any regrets about the name? I know it's totally different once your child is here but do people ever make comments, good or bad?

AFM- I'm super super dizzy which is making me nauseous. This is going to be one heck of an AF for me! Geeze!

Yeah, I was giving them more time/gentleness than I normally would have because the people who put out the curriculum are home schooling parents. They're not a big business or anything like that. However, there comes a point when it gets ridiculous, and having been a WAHM before I knew that I was expected to conduct business correctly. I've emailed them back telling them it was the wrong kind, but due to the previous trouble I had I doubt I'll receive an email/call back anytime soon. They'll also probably want me to spend my money to send this one back, which I do not feel is right. Oh well, we will see. I just want the right one!!

No regrets at all on the name Brighton! We love it!! Our intention was to call him "Bright" as he got older, but so far we've stuck with Brighton. We only ever receive good comments about his name. How cute it is, or unique etc. No one ever said they didn't like it. Now with Oliver that was a different story. Most people say "Oh, okay." or asked me why that name. LOL Plus, Brighton is a rare name here in the US so there won't be 20 other Brighton's in the same room.

Sorry you're not feeling well. My AF is not showing up either and I am moody as all get out.

[onetwoten]

Don't feel bad! My instincts too tell me not to get my hopes up because I KNOW that they say after the 10 minutes anything you see is valid. If it weren't 13dpo and no sign of AF I would completely be saying negative right now, and just be waiting... it's just the combination of the two. Urg. I feel crappy today and I'm sure it's me stressing myself out.

[Baby_Cakes]

Was I MIA? I was working all day Friday and didn't have a chance to get online! Don't worry, I'm going to shout it from the rooftops when something happens over here! Other than the fact that now DH and I are truly TTC and not whatevering, nothing new. Hope it's ok that I stay here, though. I really like the energy and mood on this thread!!!

JJ - AFAIK, digital tests are just as sensitive as an early result test. If a faint line shows on an early result, it will pick up a + and display that you're pg.

Poke around on this site, it's VERY helpful.

I'm hoping this is it for you!

AFM - AF is here, she just arrived. BOOOO. I treated myself to some very girly liquor and am going to just take it easy tonight and hang out w/DD and DH.

[BHappy]

Originally Posted by Baby_Cakes

Was I MIA? I was working all day Friday and didn't have a chance to get online! Don't worry, I'm going to shout it from the rooftops when something happens over here! Other than the fact that now DH and I are truly TTC and not whatevering, nothing new. Hope it's ok that I stay here, though. I really like the energy and mood on this thread!!!

JJ - AFAIK, digital tests are just as sensitive as an early result test. If a faint line shows on an early result, it will pick up a + and display that you're pg.

Poke around on this site, it's VERY helpful.

I'm hoping this is it for you!

AFM - AF is here, she just arrived. BOOOO. I treated myself to some very girl liquor and am going to just take it easy tonight and hang out w/DD and DH.

sorry about but congrats on the full-on ttc!

[Baby_Cakes]

Originally Posted by Kimmiepie

I hate how he is expecting me to do things that he would not and there's nothing I can do about it! (more on that later)

Uh oh! I missed this before. What's going on??

Originally Posted by Kimmiepie

No regrets at all on the name Brighton! We love it!!

I like that name, too! Hmm, it might make it on the short list. I always have trouble coming up with boy names.

For girl names, DH and I have pretty much narrowed it down. We are likely going with Claire for a girl. I think Nora and Claire sound good together for sisters. Still pretty lost on boy names. But ... we have time. Sigh.

I'm imbibing tonight w/many mojitos and wine. It's helping. Sorry if this post is at all incoherent, I'm 3 sheets to the wind as I type!

Have a good Sat night, ladies!!

JJ - test again and post the pic!! FX for you!!

[onetwoten]

Three sheets sounds wonderful! lol I stopped and picked up tests just now, and the liquor mart is next door. I was tempted to stop... figured if I don't like the results... lol.

So, all day long I've pretty much convinced myself that I just need to take a test again, and then it'll be pos. I've had no symptoms of AF starting, and thought I was kind of in the clear. And then the last 3 hours or so I've got little tiny cramps starting again, and I think I see a bit of pink in my CF. So... my guess is AF will show up tonight, essentially 14dpo, and late :P If not, I'll test tomorrow. I got dollarstore tests, so at least this time I don't have to cry about $15 going down the drain as well as my hopes!!

[Kindermama]

Originally Posted by Kimmiepie

No regrets at all on the name Brighton! We love it!! Our intention was to call him "Bright" as he got older, but so far we've stuck with Brighton. We only ever receive good comments about his name. How cute it is, or unique etc. No one ever said they didn't like it.

Good to hear! Now I remember why Brighton came to mind---I came across a girl named Bright on my cousin's profile. It made me think of the street I grew up on and I then I thought--hmm I wonder if Brighton is a baby name! Found out it was and then I saw it in your sig. It's such an awesome name! I like unusual but not weird names- I'd love to hear what other unusual boy names made your list over the years!

I've got some major brown spotting going on over here. Not typical pre-AF spotting for me at all. TMI--it's kinda thick and mucousy

Okay- my DH just walked over, saw this and laughed at me! LOL!

Anyway, I do not have my pre-AF migraine which I always get the night before it starts. I did however have a migraine on Wed & Thurs. So I have no clue what is going on! All I know is I'm having symptoms that are not typical. I was so dizzy and nauseous today that I contemplated how I would handle myself if I had to pull my car over to the side of the highway---yeah it was that bad! Very sore bbs off and on--almost like shooting pains. I'm dying to know what is going on with my body! Thanks for listening to me ramble about every little detail of my post-ovulation life (or not!). I haven't told anyone else (aside from DH) and a girl can go mad over these things, as you all know!

[Kindermama]

Originally Posted by jeninejessica

I've had no symptoms of AF starting, and thought I was kind of in the clear. And then the last 3 hours or so I've got little tiny cramps starting again, and I think I see a bit of pink in my CF. So... my guess is AF will show up tonight, essentially 14dpo, and late :P If not, I'll test tomorrow. I got dollarstore tests, so at least this time I don't have to cry about $15 going down the drain as well as my hopes!!

stay away AF!!!

If we're both pregnant this cycle, we'll be due date buddies because I'm 14 dpo tomorrow too!

[onetwoten]

Originally Posted by Kindermama

I've got some major brown spotting going on over here. Not typical pre-AF spotting for me at all. TMI--it's kinda thick and mucousy

Okay- my DH just walked over, saw this and laughed at me! LOL!

Anyway, I do not have my pre-AF migraine which I always get the night before it starts. I did however have a migraine on Wed & Thurs. So I have no clue what is going on! All I know is I'm having symptoms that are not typical. I was so dizzy and nauseous today that I contemplated how I would handle myself if I had to pull my car over to the side of the highway---yeah it was that bad! Very sore bbs off and on--almost like shooting pains. I'm dying to know what is going on with my body! Thanks for listening to me ramble about every little detail of my post-ovulation life (or not!). I haven't told anyone else (aside from DH) and a girl can go mad over these things, as you all know!

^^^ Everything I've been thinking. My CF is now brownish, but still creamy, though I do have cramps, and I've been nauseus for the past few days, very tired today, uber emotional, sore swollen boobs... I mean none of them are definitive symptoms at all, but they had me fairly convinced, amnd now very confused. And now with the cramping picking up though and the spotting getting darker, I'm thinking this is it. For some reason I'm not sad yet, I'm just angry. I'm angry that I've gone through all this stress for these past three days for nothing now. WHY did AF have to pick this month to be late? I've only had ONE 14day LP in the months I have fully charted, and it was the month I had my wisdom teeth out and was on several drugs which I believe prevented my body from actually releasing the blood like it was supposed to.

Anyways, if I don't officially start during the night, then I'll test tomorrow morning before work, but probably won't get a chance to update until I get home. That said, I don't expect to be testing, I think she'll come.

On the upside... that makes three of us next month that should be right around the same time again!

[Baby_Cakes]

JJ - Ugh!! Oh no!! I am still holding out hope for you! But you're right, there are a bunch of us now who are cycle buddies. I hope we all O at the same time next cycle, too!

Kindermama - I hope the slight spotting was nothing at all, and you are well on your way to a DDC!

[BHappy]

Kinder & JJ


xo