Nursing Mamas TTC -- November - Page 2

[kelantan]

Ibreed: Sorry about AF but i hope the Clomid works! Let us know how it goes! I've been thinking of going to my doctor and asking about it... my 42 day cycles are making me crazy (not to mention not O'ing sometimes)!

Carlin: CONGRATULATIONS!! I am sending lots of sticky vibes your way!!!

AFM: I'm at 10dpo. I hate the 2WW! Can you update my info: 5 PPAF, 6 mos TTC, D/S 15 mos. My temp dropped today, but when i tested later it went back up (i've been kinda crazy testing) Hopefully it was an implantation dip BUT i'm not too hopeful. Just trying to keep my head up! Oh and thank you to everyone for your sweet comments about my costumes! We had a lot of fun!

[moonstones]

I've been away from my computer all day and I feel like I've missed so much!

First of all, Carlin, congratulations!!  I wouldn't put too much stock in that temp drop this morning, your temp is still well above your coverline. Here's a link to my BFP chart and pictures of my daily tests -- you'll see that my temp dipped a couple times too. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1f4886/

 

Crystal and babymae, welcome!  I'll add you to our roster in just a minute.  Babymae -- do you mind sharing what CD you are and whether you are waiting to O or in the 2ww?  

Mittens -- The CBEFM requires that you start on or before CD5.  You basically turn it on every morning, and depending upon what cycle day it is, it will ask you to POAS and insert it into the monitor. For the first cycle, it will ask you to POAS and insert it into the monitor from about CD8 or so until you O.  Then, as it gets used to your cycle, it will ask for you to insert fewer sticks.  This cycle, because it's just getting used to my cycles again, I think I POAS for about 15 days straight.  It will give you a low, high, or peak reading.  The peak reading has always aligned with my positive OPK's, but I just find it more reassuring to have the monitor as back-up.  The monitors aren't cheap, and neither are the sticks, but you can usually find them on ebay for a discounted price.  If you've been trying for a while, it will help you narrow down your fertile window.  I got my BFP on my 2nd or 3rd cycle using it, and my good friends got their BFP's on their first cycles using it, one had been trying for over a year. 

Edited by moonstones - 11/2/11 at 10:53pm

[fazer6]

Well I've admitted defeat, I can be moved to waiting to O now. 1 PPAF DS23 months 2 months TTC. Ah well, on the plus side I had been lax on the stomach and back exercises. After 2 back to back pregnancys I know what it's like when you have no stomach muscles so I really want to have a comfortable pregnancy this time round. If it is going to be my last I must be completely comfortable all the way to the end. Beached whale and sore back were not fun.

No idea when I'll O this cycle. The last one was my first of the pill so it was very delayed and wonky. As for now, well we'll just have to see. Naturally I have checked when this cycle would give me a due date if I O'd on cd14. Ha, yeah that's really likely. Might look into lunaception, any other pointers for getting my cycles on track more and getting the O date may be a litle earlier than CD49!

Ibreed let see if we can be O buddies.

[Mittens]

moonstones thanks so much for the info on your experience with the CBEFM. I can't believe i forgot to temp again. I think i am CD5 right now, which means I won't get to use a CBEFM this month, but perhaps next month if i don't get pregnant. I'll have to get some temps on my chart asap and then really watch my CM closely, and perhaps use some OPKs. I've been reading a lot on FF and kellymom, and Jaimee gave me some really helpful info on charting etc, so hopefully i'm on my way to understanding my cycles better.

Question for all who might be able to help, my DD nurses to sleep, then sometimes once in the middle of the night, but lately she has been comfort nursing from about 6am until we get up around 8. Is this considered a lot of nursing for someone ttc? When her night nursing changes, becomes more at times, usually because of teething, does this affect my fertility even if i have had my PPAF back for 4 months, mostly my usual 28 day cycle. My last "period" was very light for one day and then only spotting for the next 4, and this did coincide with the start of the extra long morning nursing, so i'm concerned. Normally she falls back to sleep after 10 minutes, but not lately.

[Ava's Mama]

Hi Everyone, I need a big hug.  I am having spotting and I am totally freaking out.  Pray that it just stays as spotting...

[kelantan]

Ava's Mom: BIG HUG!!!  With my ds1 i had severe "spotting" from about 5-7 weeks to the point that i had to wear a pad. My doctor recommended just taking "bed rest" and as soon as i slowed down, the spotting stopped and eight months later my baby arrived happy and healthy. I'm hoping for the best!

[Ava's Mama]

Thanks Kelantan - Mine is light pink and pretty light.  I am going to go take a nap and listen to my body.  I have calmed down some, I just had a miscarraige in June, so I think I am extra sensitive about blood.

[Carlin]

Thanks for all the Congrats, but it looks like this one wasn't meant to be. I think I've known since I woke up yesterday symptom free after really feeling pregnant Tuesday. Today my temperature is way down and I'm having a pretty normal first day of AF. So please move me to waiting to O.

Ava's Mama, sending sticky vibes your way!

[moonstones]

Ava's mommy -- good for you for taking it easy.  Fingers crossed that it's just a little spotting and nothing more.  I too had spotting at the beginning of my pregnancy with DD.  It was light and pink like you describe.  But I know the stress of it all is just horrible!  Hugs!!

Oh Carlin, I'm so sorry that you're bleeding today and that you had a big temp drop.  It sounds like you're staying in good spirits though.  But big hugs to you too!  

Mittens -- my DD nurses just as frequently at night and my cycles are really wacky.  I'm not ready to night wean her though, so I'm just rolling with it.  Maybe others will have better answers for you!  

I think I caught all the updates, but let me know if you spot something that needs correcting!

[Ava's Mama]

The flow is more like light to medium period now.  I called the midwives I used for my DD's birth and they said there is nothing they can do it is either 1. my period and it is just late (and they were false positives), 2. implantation bleeding or 3 a miscarriage.  So, basically I don't feel any better!  They said if the bleeding stops, then take a pregnancy test in two weeks and that should be accurate.  I guess I will see what tomorrow brings.  I am not super crampy or anything like my normal period (or a miscarriage), but my back hurts, but that could be something totally different.  I really don't like the unknown!

[moonstones]

Ohhhhh, Ava's mama -- my heart is going out to you.  The not knowing is the absolute worst part of all this.  Know that we're here for you for anything you need.  Lots and lots of hugs

[Ava's Mama]

To Top it all off DH is not being so darling today and being pissy at me for being negative and emotional.  Sorry to be Debbie downer today.  I think you can probably just put me at waiting to O because the flow is getting heavier.  Thanks

[Carlin]

 Ava's Mama, I'm so sorry.

[kelantan]

Ava's Mama  i'm so sorry. . It's always hard when DH is grumpy about it too. What have your temps been doing?

Carlin, I'm sorry for you too! 

I hope you both find resolution to this and if this isn't it, then that next month will be it!

[Geigerin]

Welcome to the new folks!

Texasfarmom, I don't do CP, either.

My BFF is giving me her CBEFM at our homebirth meeting next week. I can't wait! I think it should be more accurate and pinpoint O even better than an OPK.

[WendyJo410]

Avasmama and Carlin - I'm thinking of you both today and sending . I'm sorry you're going through this.

[BabyMae09]

Avasmama and Carlin - I hope you are both doing okay <3

I'm on CD 17, and am in the 2ww.

We DTD on Monday, right in the window of when I should be O'ing. Since we're kinda not really trying either way (yet - DH is slower on the warm to most things than I am, snort!) we used a condom once and WD once.

When we got preggers with DD and DS, we weren't charting or using any BC. so this one is a little more planned. Before, we were just kinda like, eh, whatever happens. This time, we have a lease to think about, bill, etc. Really, it's probably better to wait to get pregnant until next summer, but I'll be 30 in August, and always said I'd be done by that age :p

[Mittens]

Carlin and Avasmama, thinking positive, hopeful thoughts for you both.

Moonstones, thanks for responding. DD and i are no where near ready to wean either.

Wondered when you get a chance if you could move me from TWW to Waiting to O. Thanks so much :)

[texasfarmom]

Carlin and Ava's We are here for you! My DH wasn't very helpful when I was sad and depressed about what I thought was a BFP either. I find this forum really helpful for me to let it all out in a safe place!

[starrlight97]

Originally Posted by BabyMae09    When we got preggers with DD and DS, we weren't charting or using any BC. so this one is a little more planned. Before, we were just kinda like, eh, whatever happens. This time, we have a lease to think about, bill, etc. Really, it's probably better to wait to get pregnant until next summer, but I'll be 30 in August, and always said I'd be done by that age :p

You're killing me! I'm 32 and I'm just getting started!