TTC while Nursing in NOVEMBER - Page 3

[skycheattraffic]

Ok so it's true: I REALLY suck at TTC. I say I suck because I meant to note down my cycles in detail for a couple of months, start the prenatal vitamins, get an idea of when I'm fertile and go for it. As I'm getting ready to do this stuff, I realize, I think I'm late! I normally have AF at the beginning of each month and now it's the 12th! Because I haven't been a good record keeper, it may be 2 days or maybe even 7 or 8. I have no sticks to pee on, no vitamins... Argh!! I feel SO silly and kind of irresponsible! Looking back it's exactly how we conceived DD: I meant to get on the vitamins earlier, we t away for vacation and when we got back boom, I realized I was like 10 days late. I texted DH and he said "seriously? After two times?!" lol.
Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled by the possibility (as well as terrified) but feel like such a knob for being so cavalier about it. DH is totally on board, but probably a little disapointed that we may have skipped the trying and went straight to the concieving again lol.
I'm very grateful to be fertile but seriously would love to spread the wealth a little - I know many moms have a much harder time. I wish everyone lovely BFP's and hope for a little sanity for myself... Sorry for wigging out; I just had to let it out!

[AngelKissedKids]

Wow, skycheattraffic, definitely keep us updated!  You'll be the envy of a lot of women here if you do get your BFP with even TTC :-)  But that's a good thing, no apologies needed.  You should probably get some vitamins going asap, but in the mean time, focus on eating foods with lots of folate.  Orange juice is another good source.  Best of luck!

[skycheattraffic]

Thanks AngelKissedKids for your calm and reassuring response :-).
Once DD gets up from her nap (sleeping in my lap ... Again ) I'm bundling her up and we are hitting the nearest pharmacy for vitamins and tests. I think I even saw tests at the dollar store... Do those work fairly well? If I get a BFP then I'm making an appt with my dr ASAP. It's déjà vu all over again.... Ok deep breaths :-). Maybe my "math" - ok, estimate - is off. Will update asap

[skycheattraffic]

Ok so I got a two pack of tests and the vitamins... Once home I drank three cups of water and POAS... It's faint, but it's a BFP! Calling Dr in the am to confirm. Holy moley!!! I'm preggers! ... Deep breath... Deep breath... Lol

[MyKidKissTrees]

AH!!!  soooo excited for you!!!!  my last two were like that!  this ones being difficult! let me know when youre ready to be moved to SUCCESS!

[StephandOwen]

StephandOwen- Waiting to catch first PP egg- 13 month old (tomorrow) ds

Could you please add me? I think I might hang around here a little bit. My little one turns 13 months tomorrow. He still nurses tons (including overnight), I haven't gotten PPAF yet. DH and I decided we would just let things play out and see what happens. 

Both of my boys (1 year old and 9 year old) were conceived on the first go. 9 year old was a one time "oops" (the only time his bio-dad and I had unprotected sex) and the 1 year old was planned- it was our first month TTC and we only were able to DTD one time around when I ovulated (he had just come back in the country and was heading out for another business trip but had a day at home). I was kinda hoping this one would be easy to conceive too  Since ds doesn't go more than like 3 hours without nursing (day and night, I can stretch it to 4 hours on a rare occasion) then I don't really have much hope of it happening soon. 

[MyKidKissTrees]

 Steph!!!  You have been added!  Goodluck mama!  Hopefully it will be a fast TTC journey!!

[skycheattraffic]

So I tested again and got a BFN. I did go pee at 4 am (was about to burst) and tested at 7. I followed the instructions 100% this time (I can't aim so I use a cup and dip) and got BFN. Yesterday I forgot to a) replace the cap and b) only dipped for 5 sec not twenty. This makes me think maybe yesterday's was a false positive since I may have used the test improperly. Is that possible?! I know it's possible to get a false negative either too early or too late but has anyone had a false positive? The line yesterday was quite faint...
Yesterday I thought "pregnant... Yeah that makes sense.. I've been feeling a little weird lately". Now that I tested negative that feels right too. My intuition is telling me I may or may not be pregnant. As soon as they are open, I'm calling my dr's office to figure this out.

[MyKidKissTrees]

aw, Skycheat, so sorry about the BFN.  maybe it was too diluted and its too early to get a real BFP? stick baby stick!  i dont know anything about false positives or negatives.  ive never had one.  ive always tested the day of my period and gotten very clear positives or negatives.  

[skycheattraffic]

Thanks MKKT :-). Truth be told I wouldn't be completely heartbroken if I wasn't pregnant yet but I'm heading to the dr this afternoon to find out... I actually felt guilty because DD would only be 27 or 28 months when she would no longer be the baby and have our undivided attention. Then I felt guilty for not being 100% thrilled about maybe being pregnant... Mommy guilt; gotta love it

[MyKidKissTrees]

oh man.  i was not happy pretty much my entire last pregnancy and the first year.  so.  i have mommy guilt x10000000.  rough stuff dude.  dont let it get to you!  theres always a range of emotions when a huge life change is coming!  keep us posted :)

[Blonhrt88]

Can I please be moved to in the TWW ? I hate this part

Mykidskisstrees.....I don't know? I've had horrible luck with false positives, grrrr! Maybe wait a few days and try with another?

[MyKidKissTrees]

Totally!  TWW it is!  And if we dont get our BFP's this time we will enjoy a virtual glass of  together in a few days :)  But I'm feeling some  about this month!

[skycheattraffic]

"update": went to dr where he said their urine tests are very similar to the drugstore ones so he ordered me a blood test. The bad news is that I was the last appointment of the day and the lab has closed . So I'll go first thing tomorrow morning and should have definitive results 24 h after that.
It's gonna be fun getting blood drawn with a young toddler. I think I'll have to strap her in the stroller for the 2 min walk from the car.
My one thought is that she was sick recently and stepped up the nursing. I wonder if that could mess with my cycle enough to cause this uncertainty. Anyways, good luck to everyone; happy baby vibes!!

[AudreyB3]

Skycheattraffic- did you use a blue line test? I've had those look faintly positive before when they were negative.

[Blonhrt88]

Go to YouTube and search "the great sperm race"

Such a great way to entertain yourself during the TWW!

[skycheattraffic]

It was a life brand test but the lines were blue... So maybe? I felt a twinge of cramping today so maybe that's AF knocking... False positive sounds more likely than a false negative based on how I've been feeling. If it turns out I'm not preggo, I won't buy these tests again but try a different brand. Oy, the drama.

[BeautifulCanvas]

I hope you know what's happening either way soon, skycheattraffic. 

Welcome back Steph!

[MyKidKissTrees]

hmm,, maybe it is a false +!  crazy!  keep us posted Sky!

[skycheattraffic]

So the test is done and the result should be coming in the next 24 h. Limbo isn't fun but at least it won't be long now and the blood test is very reliable. Thankfully my mom is on the afternoon shift today so she came with us and entertained my 19 month old so I didn't have to chase after her with a needle stuck in my arm lol. Thank you ladies for the support and for helping me stay calm.