New Year, New Bajingo Hopes for a BFP! TTC# 1 in our 30s January 2013 - Page 3

[dakipode]

I'm ready to graduate from this thread. The u/s today showed a little blip in the right place. Some subchorionic hemorrage so not completely reassured but apparently they are fairly common in early pregnancy.

Lilac: all the best with your IVF cycle, I'll be keeping my eye out for you. TeamViddy, JustJenny, librarygirl, Conifer: I'll miss you ladies.

Welcome to all the newcomers!

Everyone: may you all get BFPs and take home babies soon!

btw, lilac: just wanted to point out that the title of this thread reads "TTC#" without "1".

[TeamViddy]

Welcome new ladies!

Dakipode, I am both happy and sad to see you go. The U/S sounds great... I am wishing you the best!

Lilac, February is SO soon! Alright

Bailey, I have been leaning in that direction... Got some baby aspirin and digestive enzymes, which are partially because of the book and partially because I recently found out that all of my dad's brothers and sisters have autoimmune issues in their guts (Crohn's and colitis) and enzymes have made a difference for them. I had someone mention recently that since your uterus and guts are close neighbors, so putting things like dairy, wheat, eggs and soy, all of which I'm mildly sensitive to, into the system can make a really negative impact in your fertility.
 

1st day of my cycle is supposed to be tomorrow. I have one test waiting in the bathroom cabinet... This time around I have a swaddling blanket and I am searching for a book to give my husband when I find out I'm pregnant. I have a haiku written up to announce the pregnancy; I want the announcement to be special. Not sure if this will be our month but I want to be ready if it is.

And when I do get pregnant... I think my OB will be OK with me being a helicopter parent before the baby is even born. After all this time I am going to want to hang onto the pregnancy and watch it closely. For the new folks, we have been TTC for a year and a half with one loss in May. Not technically dealing with infertility yet, but edging closer every month.
 

[JustJenny]

joe82, mjmax, Kdiaz -    Hope your stay is short and sweet!

Dakipode- Wishing you a super easy pregnancy and birth. You will be missed 

AFM-  I should be Oing in the next few days. My ultrasound went well thursday. The cyst went away on its own like the Dr. thought. I also have 3 eggs ready to drop in my right ovary and one small one in my left. So send your best vibes out for me and maybe we'll make a baby this weekend 

[TeamViddy]

JustJenny - Sounds promising! Best of luck!!!

AF started right after my last post, right on time like a clock. Gets harder every month.

[ConiferOD]

Welcome new ladies! It's been said before, but I truly wish you a very short stay xx

Dakipode - Congrats to you! You'll be missed I hope you have a wonderful experience growing your little bean xx

AFM - I just had my 35th bday on Friday. I'm currently on cd41 and still bfn. I allowed myself to relax and have a few drinks...and honestly I'm glad I did. This TTC can Bea stressful and emotional rollercoaster. You sometimes feel that every single mice you make and thought in your mind is about ttc...and I feel that I started to lose what is important. Obviously I am wanting to start a family, but I don't want to wish away my life for the sake of having a baby. I took some time yesterday and say in the middle of the shopping centre with my Starbucks Soy Chai Tea Latte and nearly started to cry...because it was at that moment I felt an I erwhelmjng feeling of happiness. I love my life, I love my husband and I my Facebook page and phone were completely filled with birthday wishes. I have been so consumed in ttc, I nearly forgot why I'm ready to ttc. Adding a little bean will just enhance my life. I'm ready for it now, but obsessing over it takes away from appreciating why I'm trying.

I know I'm blabbering on, but it's kind of strange. I had a mini-panic attack last week...but from experience, I knew I just needed to breathe, remove myself from the situation causing it and ring my husband. I think that my bday and ttc just built up in my mind and I started to panic. But it gave me that kick in the butt to be honest with myself and really understand and appreciate where I am and what I have. Time will tell if/when I'll be blessed with a little one, however it happens.

So this week I will go to the doc if AF had 't arrived. I'll get a blood test and see if it's a lil bean or just a late AF...and I truly am on with whichever it is.

[Kdiaz]

So I got a slight bfp at 12dpo... Hope it's right!!
What do u all think?? Eager for advice!! I took it at 5pm even tho I know I should in the am... Also I have been having cramps for past two hours...

[ConiferOD]

Kdiaz- Brilliant news Have you tested again? Looks good to me! Woohoo!!!

[Kdiaz]

ConiferOD- yes I tested again this morning.
I'm thinking its a BFP!!! So excited😃

[TeamViddy]

Kdiaz, WOW! Fantastic! Congratulations. Looks super clear to me.

Conifer, happy bday! What a great thought. I think that's a wonderful take on things.

AFM, thinking of making an acupuncture appointment. Anyone done this before? I am a little terrified but I've heard such good things about it.
 

[ConiferOD]

Goodness, I just re-read my post from yesterday...predictive text is horrendous! Obviously I was on a roll and didn't proof read! Hahaha...I think I got the point across, in all the spelling errors and incorrect words!

Kdiaz- Definitely bfn...so exciting!

TeamViddy- I don't know anything about acupuncture myself, but my mom is getting it for the problems she's having with her back and she feels it has really helped her.

[lilacvioletiris]

kdiaz, that looks like a BFP to me!  Way to go! 

AFM, got a call from my ART nurse on Friday and it looks like I don't have to go back in for another ultrasound of my ovaries because the doctor was able to count the follicles growing this cycle!  Yeah.  One less 45 minute trip there then 45 minute trip back.  CD11 for me so I have awhile to wait. Expecting next AF Feb. 11 and then we might do our cycle starting March 12 depending on how all our blood testing goes.  DH had his tests done last week - they took several vials of blood.  I have to wait to have my blood drawn on CD 2 or CD 3 of my next cycle in Feb.  Hoping all the tests come back good.

[JustJenny]

Congrats kdiaz that's a BFP!!  

conifer- I think every birthday I've had since 29 has been awful because of the pressure I build up on myself. I do the same things until I get to the"other side" and can relax. I think your attitude is right on and I'm glad you are able to get back to a more peaceful you.  

Lilac- That sounds so exciting!  Sending you great vibes for a great outcome! 

T-Vid- I've never had acupuncture for fertility stuff but have had it for overall balancing. I loved it and I'm a fainter when it comes to blood draws. Once all of the needles are in its very relaxing. Some of them will feel awkward or may tingle. Some tender spots hurt going in but its more of a annoying "get that off of me feeling". Like you want to swat a mosquito away. For a while I was doing it once a week and I felt sooooo good! Hope you try it!

[Kdiaz]

Team Viddy- thanks so much!! I have never done acupuncture before but would be interested to hear if you do.. Good luck and hope it works! 😃

Conifer- thanks.. I am super excited!☺
Happy belated birthday. Also I think sometimes taking time for yourself and not worrying about anything will help you relax and then be in that place where needed to be, and then baby will just pop up!! If that makes any sense.... 😉

Just Jenny- thanks so much!! You have very cute dogs!!

[ConiferOD]

Honestly, what is my deal with predictive text?!? Kdiaz, I hope you noticed my blip when I said congrats. I just realised I said congrats on you bfn...I sooooo meant BFP!!!! So sorry for my lack of proof reading! I am delighted for you!

AFM- Little miss AF arrived last night...nearly 2 weeks late. Needless to say I had a whole bunch of different emotions. All good today though Trying to remind myself of my pep talk to myself from Saturday!

Gonna take a break from charting and all that jazz...or at least try to. I think I need a mental break to relax and stop wishing my months away. I'll pop back on here to see how you ladies are doing and to say hello.

Happy bd'ing ladies and baby dust to you all...I'll be thinking of you all xx

[pitchounette]

Just popping in to say Hi!!  I posted in the Bajingo Mamas thread that baby Cormac was born Jan. 2.  He was a big boy at 8 lbs 8 oz and 21.25 inches long.  I have the birth story and a couple of pics over there too.  :)  I've been reading this thread and keeping tabs on everyone. 

One year ago right now, my DH and I didn't know if we could even have a baby...and now here we are, one year later, with a beautiful, healthy boy.  I guess I just want to say keep the faith!  It took us 14 cycles of temping, OPKs, charting, seeing a fertility specialist, an endometriosis diagnosis and a laparoscopy, then finally---a BFP.  And it was all so worth it.  Don't get discouraged---sending lots and lots of baby dust to you all!! 

[lilacvioletiris]

Congrats pitch!  I have been checking in on you every now and then to see if there was any news.  So exciting! I am glad your little boy is here!

[TeamViddy]

Ah Pitch! Thanks for stopping by! I am SO glad to hear that everything went well!

So... I have a question for you all. We've all heard the stories of ladies who have a period after getting pregnant. There are even weird stories like someone I know who thought she had a MC, but it was one twin and the other survived to be a healthy full-term baby. I had a very light AF this month, my breasts never "deflated" like they always do the first day, and am feeling a lot of pregnancy symptoms. I am teetering between POAS and just trying to live like a healthy person until my next AF and not indulge fantasies of being pregnant. What I experienced was definitely heavier than what I've heard implantation spotting looks like. And it was bright red.

How often does this happen? Should I consider it a possibility?

[lilacvioletiris]

I am of no help to you TeamViddy.  At the least POAS and you will know for sure if you are pregnant or not. But if you had bright red blood, it would seem unlikely.

[JustJenny]

I dunno Viddy. I think I might POAS for sanity. I personally couldn't remain sane waiting for another AF.  I did have a friend in high school who got pregnant and had periods throughout her pregnancy. But I think that is pretty rare. Perhaps you just had a light cycle?

Pitchounette- thanks for stopping in and giving us encouragement! Congrats on a beautiful baby 

[TeamViddy]

Yeah, I was psyching myself out again. I feel like a fool... Definitely negative.