February TWW Thread - Page 3

[katiecornflakes]

Originally Posted by Blonhrt88 

Thanks for the baby dust gals. I'm going to try and hold out until the 7th!

You can do it!! I am always mad at myself when I test early. Reeeaaallly going to try to remember that this cycle! 

Originally Posted by NovaM1 

Hey Katie! Im glad your feeling a little better, its a slow process but we'll both get there. AF did come for me lastnight and i was surprisingly ok. Im super excited about this month because this will be my first month using opks, and Im so happy we will be cycle buddies this month. im keeping my FX that this will be our month:)

Yay for OPKs! I love using them. I need to order more, actually. Can't wait for them to be positive already! ;)

[Blonhrt88]

Larksi and mamablue, how are you feeling?! I'm dying of cramps over here and it's driving me nuts. I wish my belly was glass so I could see right through and see what's going on!

[Larski]

No more "symptoms" here for now.    Except for really vivid dreaming about being pregnant, but that is probably just because I am so fixated on it.  Cramping right now is really good, right, Blonhrt? It could be implantation.  Right?  Fingers crossed!

[chuord]

Hugs sparkle, Katie and nova! Fx to everyone still in!
Katie I read your bit about having to wait and I really sympathize - huge hugs... I had to wait 5 years for silmilar reasons... It makes it so hard, but hopefully with the progesterone in full force you are ready to go, hopefully it will be relaxed and comfortable pg for you just around the corner!

[Blonhrt88]

I've had some nice dreams to, as in going out with the bachelor. LOL

Took a test today, I bought a pack and it came with a freebie so I justified wasting it.

Bfn.

Nooooow that I have been shut down, I'll wait for my period. LOL. I'm only 9dpo so I don't know what I was thinking...

Larski, hopefully cramps r a good thing. They are over now...

[slammerkin]

I had a dream last night about getting my period and being really upset about it. But I alternate between being excited and apprehensive about possibly being pregnant, lol. I saw an acquaintance today who is 6 months pregnant after struggling to get pregnant for a while. She was adorable with her cute bump. Seeing her made me want to be pregnant more.

We shall see. Another day or two before either AF or testing.

[Larski]

Wow, way to hold out, Slammerkin!  One of my friends just announced she was pregnant (with identical twins!) and is showing, and I felt exactly the same way.  Also maybe a little envious, even though I have zero reason to be at this point.  She and her husband had been TTC for almost a year and were about to make an appointment to get checked out when they found out.

[mamaBlue]

blonhrt88 - Sounds like your body is up to something. I'm so hopeful for you.

AFM - I'm on progesterone for the first time this month so I can't read into my symptoms at all. I am a firm believer in testing a week late, but this time I have to test closer to when I'd expect my period so I know when/if to discontinue the progesterone. Because of this, I'm embracing the idea of testing daily. I have 7 dollar tree tests and in not afraid to use them.
Edited by mamaBlue - 2/2/13 at 9:46pm

[mamaBlue]

novaM1 - OPK's are kinda fun. I used them for this first time this month. It was really exciting to get a positive on my LH surge.

Originally Posted by ladyelms 

11dpo and bfn. i know i'm not out, but i don't have a good feeling. i tested positive on 10dpo last pregnancy, so i assume if i was, i'd get a bfp by now. is that usually how it works? would love to hear from others about that.

I just read on peeonastick.com that testing positive early with an earlier pregnancy doesn't change anything for subsequent pregnancies. It all has to do with how long that particular fertilized egg takes to travel through our tube and implant.

[mamacatsbaby]

katie: I know exactly what you mean about having been ready since August, I was the same way. So with my m/c and all it feels like this is taking forever. I was just like that last cycle, just PO'd; pissed that I was breaking out the Lunette again instead of packing her up for a while, pissed at the housework, that it's cold and we're stuck in the house, pissed at stupid people doing stupid shit in the world, etc. and so on. I was a real crab. I cried a lot at first. I was so disappointed. I had to pull back and try not to get too excited or hopeful this cycle b/c it hurt so much. Your silver lining sounds Aces .

Originally Posted by mamaBlue 

novaM1 - OPK's are kinda fun. I used them for this first time this month. It was really exciting to get a positive on my LH surge.
I just read on peeonastick.com that testing positive early with an earlier pregnancy doesn't change anything for subsequent pregnancies. It all has to do with how long that particular fertilized egg takes to travel through our tube and implant.

That makes sense.

Sparkle: How's the grading and comments going? Hope AF isn't being too hard on you! And yes, having a plan is such a great idea methinks. I think we feel better in general when we're able to be proactive about our bodies.

I'm sorry that AF came traipsing in for you ladies that she showed for .

Me, I can test next Saturday or Sunday as AF should be coming around then. I don't want to do it. I'm scared to test and see that single line. I'm still trying to keep myself from getting too worked up about anything but I think it's kind of backfired 'cause now I've fallen too far the other direction and feel just, sad, kind of blah. Yesterday I was so friggin' hormonal, OMG, it was ridiculous , all weepy feeling and irritable. I feel kind of different this cycle and have had some CF going ons the last few days which didn't happen last cycle I don't think. IDK, I just can't let myself get excited then crash an burn again, it's too much. I'll have enough anxiety as it is being PAL once I finally am pg. Ugh!

Let's make some love babies in this month of short and sweet ladies!

[mamacatsbaby]

I don't mean "short and sweet ladies" I mean February, the month that's short and sweet . A little punctuation and/or rewording goes a long way lol.

[Larski]

How is everyone doing today?

I think I am setting myself up from the "crash n burn" that you experienced last cycle, mamacatsbaby.  It's hard not to get worked up, though.  Everything seems so trivial in comparison.  Hope you are headed toward a BFP so you don't have to ride the roller coaster anymore.

[deli21]

Hi! I'm liking this thread! I was lurking and decided to join! I've been ttc for two years now with no luck. My cycle lengths were all over the place, I would get my period as short as 25 day cycle vs as long as 60 days before finally getting it. It's never consistent. I do have a 2.5 year old and it took me a year and a half to get pregnant with her and I did a three month round of progesterone treatments (natural hormone cream) before finally getting pregnant. I sure thought it would be easier the second time around! I've been on clomid since last August and this is my sixth cycle on clomid (50mg), I'm tired of the toll and side effects clomid takes on me. The last three months I finally bought a digital ovulation predictor kit and was surprised how well that worked and seeing that happy face coming up.
Anyways I ovulated on January 26 on cd 19, last month I ovulated on cd 21 and took 55 days for my period to come. So now I'm 8dpo and I have three hpts in my drawer that I'm dying to take! I spent a fortune last time cuz my period took forever to come. I don't feel any different, just tired and been goin to bed at 9pm the last couple nts fighting a cold but it's no different from being tired the last few months as well. I'm just tired its been two years and so impatient and I wanted to have a sibling close in age to my daughter. I'm grateful at least I have one! I just feel like it's taking over my life and I can't plan anything and I want that glass of wine but can't! Anyways today's Sunday so was thinking of testing Tuesday and if neg again on Friday. I feel better now for venting!

[katiecornflakes]

Blonhrt - Big hugs on the BFn but it's still so early! You're not out for sure. FX for you!

Slammerkin - Nice work waiting! You are being so patient. I hope you're rewarded with a BFP! Can't wait!

Larski - Hugs on the rollercoaster. It's so hard not to get on, isn't it??

mamacatsbaby - I was ROTFL at your post! That is EXACTLY how I've felt the last few days. People suck, etc etc. Haha. I'm coming out of it but I was pretty crabby there for a couple of days! I so hope AF stays away for you. Fingers tightly crossed!! The single, lonely line is the worst for sure. 

deli21 - Welcome!! Those long cycles would drive me nuts and I would totally break the bank buying tests! I hope this is your month. I know a lot of people do better with 100 of clomid rather than 50, has your doc mentioned that at all?

AFM - CD2 and doing ok. AF was super light yesterday, which is weird for me but must be related to the progesterone. Full force today. Just took some aleve for my lovely cramps. Thanks for the reminder, body!  Making brownies to bring to work for the superbowl potluck. Someone asked to switch shifts with me and neglected to tell me it was Superbowl Sunday so I said yes! Whoops. Oh well, I don't really care about the game but I do like getting together with friends and eating snacks. LOL. Hope everyone is doing ok today! 

[slammerkin]

Maybe I will get my period after all, I've been feeing pissy at DH for a few days lol. I was on HBC for a few years and I'm still trying to get familiar with PMS and such now being off it. Is he really being annoying or am I just PMSing? LOL.

[AngelKissedKids]

mamacatsbaby, I'm sorry to hear about your m/c.  I'm struggling this month with TTC after my early loss last month.  I just feel so blah about it all.  I'm CD9 with no signs of O'ing yet which is unusual for me - hopefully I'll feel more excited about TTC when my hormones start gearing up to O.

Welcome, deli21!  I'm sorry to hear that TTC has been such a long journey for you.  Hopefully we'll all be able to share in your joy of getting a BFP very soon.

Larski, I totally agree, everything else seems to trivial compared to TTC!  I hope there is no crashing or burning for you this month.

Blonhrt - you tested too early!!!  I wouldn't have been able to resist POAS either.  The disappointment of that BFN will make your BFP that much more exciting when you test again in a few days :-)

Wishing everyone lots of babydust delivered directly from cupid - the extra sticky kind that gives us all dark BFPs and no evap torture this month - and all our little beans stick around for a long, healthy stay.

[Blonhrt88]

Angel, I needed that positivity, thank you! I'm hoping SO bad I don't get AF.

Katie, I'm sorry she showed but at least you can do some drinking on Super Bowl after work that is,haha.

Deli, same situation here. My period was two weeks late last month. Very frustrating.

Larksi and mamacat....I know that let down all too well. It's only natural though. How can you not get emotionally involved? Especially when you want it SO bad.

Mamacat, I too get anxiety while I'm about to test. I'm a little scared of a single line too.

[Blonhrt88]

I forgot to update, I have been nauseous again today. And, I have no energy. Could be pms, but I hope not.

[SparkleMaman]

Evening Mamas!! I just have a few minutes - dinner is in the oven/on the stove - and I wanted to check in

Katie Big Hugs Finding your inner peace or zen is truly challenging in this process. All the woulda, coulda, shouldas. Each time AF has arrived the past 9 months I feel the same, why did I wait so long? I could have a baby or toddler by now or at least be pregnant if I hadn't waited. But second guessing only makes you feel worse, or at least that's my experience. You are where you are and I know you'll get your BFP really soon, mama. Let yourself feel pissed off or sad, whatever you need to feel! Trying to push those unpleasant feelings down never seems to work for me. They only resurface when it is less convenient, if you know what I mean. While I was and am SO rooting for you, Katie, I must admit I am glad you'll be hanging out here in the February TWW     (I'd have been over the moon had you gotten your BFP, so please don't misunderstand!). And November babies sound pretty sweet Thank you for all of your support always and for your help with my charting. I think February is going to be your month, Katie!!

Mamacat I am finally done!! I don't ever recall getting such detailed assessments, but I always went to public school. I write up a huge statement on everything we've covered for each course each quarter and then each students gets a paragraph write up of their work/participation/etc. I want to be sure to capture each student's unique attributes, their strengths and areas that need some improvement. It is very time consuming. But I always feel so accomplished when I'm done. My students are fantastic.

I know the emotional rollercoaster you describe so well!! I am sorry you're going through such upheaval, this shouldn't be so hard!! My fingers are crossed for you!!

Blonhrt Ooh, so promising!! I am biting my nails waiting to know. It is really early, a positive at 9 DPO would have been a surprise, a fantastic surprise, but so unlikely. Don't count yourself out. More to you. Love having dreams like those you describe I don't think my DH would be so thrilled... oh well!

to all and Warm Welcomes to all our newcomers!!

AFM CD2. A fresh start! I was a complete mess earlier this week. DH was so awesome, more supportive and understanding than he's EVER been. He seemed to really listen to my reasons for wanting another baby, to genuinely hear me in a way he hadn't before, to feel my heartbreak. He's agreed to truly be a partner in this journey. He apologized for not understanding or previously being fully on board. He also agreed to BD every day during my fertile window. I know this sounds goofy ladies but he usually looks at me like I am nuts if I try for more than every other day. Not sure it will be the ticket to a BFP but I'm so happy to know he's fully invested. This has been so lonely up to now.

A new weeks, a new thread and so much hope!! I am filled with anticipation and so excited to try again. Much babydust to you all

[Serenyd]