The September "Whatever" Thread - Page 19

[BarefootScientist]

Originally Posted by lyterae

Woo!!!

Congratulations Mel! Even waiting and knowing that I had passed my "normal" LP it still didn't seem quite "real" until I took a test and saw the two lines.
I was 16 DPO and scared that I was going to pee on a stick and see only one line.

You know, I thought it was going to be that way for me, because it was last time (of course that was unplanned) but it wasn't. Yesterday was the day I went through all the shaking and *holycrap am I really pregnant* stuff. By this morning I was used to the idea and was just like, "La la la, let's get this done so the mothering ladies can see a pic."

It still doesn't seem REAL exactly though.

[RaraAvis]

Originally Posted by BarefootScientist

A pic for your viewing pleasure.

did you really boil your pee? I love it.
YAY! For you and the little bambino-to-be!

[Maine Mama Doula]

Originally Posted by RaraAvis

did you really boil your pee? I love it.
YAY! For you and the little bambino-to-be!

Boiling would denature the proteins so they wouldn't be able to bind to the conjugate; hence, the BFN with boiled pee I'm guessing that the logic of boiling is the pee would be more concentrated?

[BarefootScientist]

Originally Posted by Maine Mama Doula

Boiling would denature the proteins so they wouldn't be able to bind to the conjugate; hence, the BFN with boiled pee I'm guessing that the logic of boiling is the pee would be more concentrated?

Yeah, that was the theory. Same theory with freezing. Someone on the One thread suggested it a while back so I had to do the experiment. I didn't boil it though, just heated it up to about 50 C, but I guess the proteins still denatured!

[BHappy]

ugh. i'm cramping.

still no at 11dpo. i was holding out hope until the cramping started. now it just feels like she is on her way shortly.

so bummed. time to let go i guess. i know the babe is there in spirit. just keep thinking its the right moment, and its not. so hard to have your hopes dashed every time.

[Maine Mama Doula]

Had another beta today, hcg is 1. I've been bleeding red then brown then nothing every other day since Tuesday please be back to normal soon. I did buy a BBT yesterday and plan to start CTA since I know I'm not pg.

[Baby_Cakes]

Originally Posted by BHappy

ugh. i'm cramping.

still no at 11dpo. i was holding out hope until the cramping started. now it just feels like she is on her way shortly.

so bummed. time to let go i guess. i know the babe is there in spirit. just keep thinking its the right moment, and its not. so hard to have your hopes dashed every time.

Oh boo! I'm so sorry. I hope you aren't really out. It is SO HARD to get your hopes up and then have them dashed.

I feel like my next child is here in spirit as well. I feel like I am just waiting to meet him or her when the time is right. Who knows? Maybe there is a reason we haven't conceived yet. Part of me feels like there must be either a lesson I'm supposed to learn or things are supposed to be aligned differently.

Originally Posted by Maine Mama Doula

Had another beta today, hcg is 1. I've been bleeding red then brown then nothing every other day since Tuesday please be back to normal soon. I did buy a BBT yesterday and plan to start CTA since I know I'm not pg.

I hope things get back to normal for you soon. Be gentle and patient w/yourself. Your body is a beautiful yet wonderfully complex machine and can only do so much at a time. I love that you have reached this space of peace with all that has happened. KUP on things!!


AFM - is FINALLY GONE. Ugh, I'll never get used to 7-8 day periods. It's such a bore!

Also, I wanted to mention MarineWife says hello to all and congrats to BFS! She is doing well, but doesn't feel like she can pop in just yet.

[BarefootScientist]

BHappy, MMD

Originally Posted by Baby_Cakes

Also, I wanted to mention MarineWife says hello to all and congrats to BFS! She is doing well, but doesn't feel like she can pop in just yet.

Yes, I need to PM her.

[Kindermama]

Originally Posted by BarefootScientist

Yeah, that was the theory. Same theory with freezing. Someone on the One thread suggested it a while back so I had to do the experiment. I didn't boil it though, just heated it up to about 50 C, but I guess the proteins still denatured!

I seriously thought you were kidding! You're too funny! Anyway, thanks for indulging the weird Mothering mamas with test pics! It's official!

Congratulations!!!

[Kindermama]

Rambling over here...back to your regularly scheduled program!

[BHappy]

back off

Still dry this a.m. 12dpo.

[Kimmiepie]

Originally Posted by Baby_Cakes

AFM - is FINALLY GONE. Ugh, I'll never get used to 7-8 day periods. It's such a bore!

Also, I wanted to mention MarineWife says hello to all and congrats to BFS! She is doing well, but doesn't feel like she can pop in just yet.

7-8 day periods? Ugh

I was wondering if/when she was going to pop back in. I'm glad to hear she's doing okay. As okay as expected.

AFM: Dh and I were finally able to DTD last night.

Weird question though...I had EWCM yesterday and today watery. I'm only on CD7! Do you think it could be leftover "water" from the lining?

[Kimmiepie]

Originally Posted by BHappy

back off

Still dry this a.m. 12dpo.

Oooohhh good sign!

[Kindermama]

Originally Posted by BHappy

back off

Still dry this a.m. 12dpo.

how long is your luteal phase?? Test time!

[onetwoten]

Originally Posted by BHappy

back off

Still dry this a.m. 12dpo.

Ahahahaha! I love this! It's so true, that's how it feels!



Ok ladies... I have a question. Not that I don't love my new BD thermometer.. but how the heck do I turn this thing off!! Eevrytime I try it just beeps and beeps and beeps at me, until finally the thing auto shuts off.

[Kindermama]

Originally Posted by jeninejessica

Ok ladies... I have a question. Not that I don't love my new BD thermometer.. but how the heck do I turn this thing off!! Eevrytime I try it just beeps and beeps and beeps at me, until finally the thing auto shuts off.

It doesn't happen to be the Rite Aid kind, is it? Mine does the same thing so I want to know too!

[onetwoten]

No, it's the BD brand, but who knows, it could be similiar?

[BHappy]

Originally Posted by Kindermama

how long is your luteal phase?? Test time!

11-12 days is my normal LP. I thought I *might* have seen the faintest tinge of brownish when I wiped earlier. Nothing since. No cramping today so far. Keeping my thoughts neutral... I went thru major bummer yesterday. I'm appreciating all of your + thoughts!!

[Kindermama]

Originally Posted by BHappy

11-12 days is my normal LP. I thought I *might* have seen the faintest tinge of brownish when I wiped earlier. Nothing since. No cramping today so far. Keeping my thoughts neutral... I went thru major bummer yesterday. I'm appreciating all of your + thoughts!!

hope tomorrow brings good news!!!

[Baby_Cakes]

Originally Posted by jeninejessica

Ok ladies... I have a question. Not that I don't love my new BD thermometer.. but how the heck do I turn this thing off!! Eevrytime I try it just beeps and beeps and beeps at me, until finally the thing auto shuts off.

Hmm. Ok I press it once, the last temp shows. The light goes off, I put it in my mouth. Beep, beep, beep...done. Pull it out, hit the button - light comes on, temp is displayed. I hit it one more time, and set it down. It auto shuts off.

Does that sound about right?

AFM - Af has left the building and we are back to business over here!

This cycle I'm using the Merry Mother fertility oil that I got last cycle. If you remember, last cycle DH deemed it "too much" so I didn't use it. When came this time, he actually asked me where it was and said I should use it.

We are sooooo ready for another baby. I mean, we both think we're nuts b/c we know how intense the first year is, but at the same time we are both just really ready. We keep saying things like, "Nora is going to be such an awesome big sister," and "When the new baby comes we'll have to do xyz," It's neat and cute.