February TWW Thread - Page 23

[SparkleMaman]

Marquess I see it in the last one too. Fx that it's for real this time!!

Ladyelms I took 12 hour extended release tabs of 400mg Guafenesin. I chose a generic brand, "Mucus Relief Chest," from Walmart with ONLY Guafenesin as an active ingredient (Mucinex is a brand name but be careful about the various formulations). That is the only real caution, do NOT use mutli-symptom cold/allergy medicines, as most other meds dry up CM. Guafenesin thins nasal and chest secretions, making it easier to bring them up. Does the same for CM. I used it twice a day when I got an almost positive OPK, which ended up being 3 days before O, through my temp rise confirming O. You can use it longer. The idea is it increases the amount and quality of CM, making it easier for sperm to survive until O. I've heard such good things about it and so many mamas on here who have had great success. I will let you know exactly what I think in about a week But seriously, it increased my EWCM a ton. GL!

[marquess78]

took my last FRER. this is the first time I have ever been relieved to see a BFN. at least now I know the others were bogus and I wont go into my appt tomorrow with any false expectations.

[dahlia810]

Really sorry Marquess, but I'm glad you got an answer at least! Hugs to you!

[SparkleMaman]

Me too, Marquess. Perhaps your provider will have some insight tomorrow

Dahlia!! Thinking of you and sending lots of and to you today for your appointment. I did not get an ultrasound until ~17 weeks, anatomical scan. My provider group only did earlier scans for dates (if unsure) or any suspected complications. I did however work in Labor & Delivery and also in an OB office at the time and had 2 unofficial checks, for my own reassurance before then. I do wonder if you ask, explaining that you're anxious and why (previous loss), if they might go ahead and do a quick scan for peace of mind. I do know how much that eased my own anxieties (I know I have shared that I am indeed a worrier). And some unsolicited advice, you might want to write down any questions you have before heading to your appointment. I know I always forget what I wanted to know as soon as I walk in the door! I am positive everything will check out great and be reassuring Please let us know later about it!!

Chourd Sending lots of your way. Happy BDing!!

How are you doing, Katie? You've been very quiet. Hoping that means you've got your mellow on and are not obsessing like some of us

AFM 7 DPO. Feeling pretty calm, cool and collected. I've only spent a little time googling symptoms, such an obsessive, time sucking past time during the TWW!! I cannot believe how every month things feel so different. WTH? I mostly feel nothing special, but then I'll notice something... creamy CM (not too unusual, though more quantity-wise), some mild, dull cramping which started yesterday and my breasts have been really sore since 4 DPO (yesterday they were really painful actually, which is odd).    As always, nothing conclusive either way. The up side, only 7 more days to go!! I don't think I'd do too well with a 4 1/2 week wait like you, Blonhrt

[katiecornflakes]

Morning ladies!

Huge hugs, deli.  I'm so, so sorry. 

Also hugs to you, marquess. I had a nasty evap last cycle and it really bummed me out. Hope your appt is good today.

Dahlia, hope your appt is good and you get to have an US. It usually doesn't take much convincing for them to order one.

Blonhrt, wow!!! Congrats!!  That's a crazy story! So do you think you just ov'd later than you thought? Seems like the only reasonable explanation. So glad you got your BFP, even if it was late! Must have been a torturous couple of weeks. But with a great reward! 

Chourd - I hope this is your cycle!

Sparkle - I hope those symptoms turn into your BFP! FX. I have really good feelings for you this cycle! 

AFM - Just hanging out. I've been reading along on my phone but it's just so annoying to write on it. Not too much to add as well! 5 DPO and just chilling. Having my waves of thinking maybe we should just wait a year and try then but then we get a bigger gap and who knows how long it will take us anyhow since I'm not getting any younger and this doesn't seem to happen for us now like it did the first time so I just don't know. Life just feels so settled sometimes and thinking about rocking the boat with a pregnancy and infant is tough. But for this cycle it is what it is and we will see! I will certainly be elated if we get our BFP. Sometimes it just feels like there's never a good time. I've been doing my progesterone for the past couple of days and we definitely BD'd enough so I feel like we have the best possible chances this cycle. We shall see! Too early for symptom spotting and I feel like the ambivalence has tempered my insanity pretty well. I think I'll make it until March to test. 

Phew. Hope everyone has a great day! 

[dahlia810]

Thanks for the advice, sparkle I plan to ask her to try the Doppler to see if we can hear the heartbeat.

[crunchynerd]

Still waiting for AF, no sign of her (weird for me, as I usually cramp a week or so before AF), but nothing but BFN. 

Blonhrt, did you have symptoms up until you got your BFP, or none?

I would have no belief that I can be expecting anything but a late AF, except I have (gross alert!) yellow/white globs of springy CM and a really tightly sealed cervix (which I have only ever felt like this before, when I was pg). 

It's messing with my head, and I just want to have a drink or two and watch a movie with the hubby and stop wondering and waiting despite completely negative test results.

[katiecornflakes]

Dahlia, don't be surprised if she doesn't get the doppler out. This early it's incredibly unlikely you'll hear anything and it will probably just serve to make you nervous!

Hugs, crunchy. That is so tough!! Hopefully you have a shy bean in there. FX. 

[truelife]

Mind if I join you all?  You all seem to be tight knit, and I may be TTC long-hauler.  DH had a vasectomy reversal on 01/25/13, and this is our first month TTC in 5 years (when we got pregnant with our 3rd child).  I'm 6 DPO and have been cramping since 1 DPO and have had a rough backache the last 2 days. I know it's too early for PG symptoms, but the cramping and backaches are making it hard for me to distract myself.  :)

[katiecornflakes]

Welcome, truelife! Hopefully your stay will be short! 

[SparkleMaman]

Truelife!! Hope your stay is short as well. We have a number of longer term members here and lots that are here for their TWW and graduate on quickly. Much luck and to you!!!

Dahlia I'm sorry I didn't see your reply before heading out for the day. It is awfully early to be able to hear a heartbeat with the doppler. It is usually only possible after your uterus is up higher, past your pubic bone, ~12 weeks. SO hoping you had a fantastic visit and heard tons of happy news (boring, uneventful stuff!). Many

Oh Katie, I totally hear you. I don't think there really ever is a good or better time. I am so sure it will all work out as you need and as it is meant to be for you and your family. I am impressed you plan to wait so long to test, good for you!!

AFM I suspect Sunday will be the day for me, I'll be 10 DPO. Feeling giggly and antsy and so excited! I've been pretty crampy this afternoon, which is way too early for pre-AF cramps here. Not that I'm symptom spotting... Ha! So Katie, here's my ever so not exciting chart. It looks rather different to me from last month. Any thoughts? http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/41c7dc

[chuord]

Sparkle I had a quick peek - looks like it could be quite promising... I'm getting very hopeful for you xxx
Thanks everyone for the well wishes... And welcome truelife...
Afm it's early am here... Time to get up!

[marquess78]

so to my surprise my cheapies showed today. naturally it was the first thing i did when i got inside and got the kiddos settled. bfn of course. stupid FRER's

i have my appt tomorrow. will be 11dpo. doc doing bloodwork and ultrasound to check out my poor, sad ovaries.

[chuord]

Sparkle I had a quick peek - looks like it could be quite promising... I'm getting very hopeful for you xxx
Thanks everyone for the well wishes... And welcome truelife...
Afm it's early am here... Time to get up!

[ladyelms]

Originally Posted by SparkleMaman 

Marquess I see it in the last one too. Fx that it's for real this time!!

Ladyelms I took 12 hour extended release tabs of 400mg Guafenesin. I chose a generic brand, "Mucus Relief Chest," from Walmart with ONLY Guafenesin as an active ingredient (Mucinex is a brand name but be careful about the various formulations). That is the only real caution, do NOT use mutli-symptom cold/allergy medicines, as most other meds dry up CM. Guafenesin thins nasal and chest secretions, making it easier to bring them up. Does the same for CM. I used it twice a day when I got an almost positive OPK, which ended up being 3 days before O, through my temp rise confirming O. You can use it longer. The idea is it increases the amount and quality of CM, making it easier for sperm to survive until O. I've heard such good things about it and so many mamas on here who have had great success. I will let you know exactly what I think in about a week But seriously, it increased my EWCM a ton. GL!

awesome! thx so much, i will try this next cycle. along the same vein, i used Pre-seed fertility lube for quite a few days leading up to O this cycle and was really, super impressed by how much it mimicked ewcm. if i didn't ovulate early this cycle, i would bet enormous amounts of money that, because of that, i was pregnant. 

[MamaMash]

Sparkle- I'm so glad to hear all your tests came back normal and it's just a matter of when your baby wants to come. I'm sure it's going to be soon. I looked at your chart, it looks promising! Mine looked quite similar. Crampy is so good! I'm really rooting for you.

Chuord- I can't believe I'm almost 12 weeks (official tomorrow). It's actually gone by surprisingly fast even with all the sickness and laying around the house trying to convince my toddler that its fun lol. Good luck! I hope you get your BFP soon and that you start feeling better soon.

Good luck everyone else! Sorry to thread crash I just grew so close to these ladies while I was ttc.

[dahlia810]

Sparkle, thanks mama :) You were all so right (can't remember who else said they prob wouldn't do the doppler) but yeah it's too early  Anyone in the tww with me knows how impatient I tend to be lol. But the appt went great, lots of info to look over! My due date is October 8th, and she verified that I'm 7 weeks, 3 days. I can't wait to hear your test results!!!! I'm soo hopeful and excited for you!

[zonapellucida]

UGH she showed and I  guess I will be here next month if I have decided not to give up.  43 is probably just to old to try to conceive.  :(

[SparkleMaman]

Zona. I'm so sorry I don't think 43 is too old!! Hang in there mama.

[SparkleMaman]

Full disclosure, I broke down and tested this morning at only 8 DPO. Okay mamas, trying not to get too flipped out here but OMG, I got a really faint positive on my Wondfo this morning!!!!!!!!!!! I am going crazy here. So excited!! It is a squinter but DH confirmed it is indeed there (I don't think it would show in a photo). In all my months of POAS, I have looked and looked for something to be there and NEVER had even a hint of a second line. It is now 2 hours later and still there, light, but pink and so there. I had a lot of uncomfortable cramps yesterday afternoon and evening, nothing painful but very definitely uncomfortable. My creamy CM seems to have turned more watery today. And last night while fooling around, I had an orgasm and then such cramping after (never had that experience before!). So, waiting until 8:30 here to call for bloodwork. I am hopeful they can send it off stat and have results back by the end of the day, I will go crazy waiting until Monday!! Fx that this is for real!!