TTC 12 Months March Support Thread - Page 8

[ItyBty]

Originally Posted by SarahJen

Good morning everyone

CD1 here :

Hoooooray!!! :

Originally Posted by angel1895

btw.. this weekend will be filled with helping my father move... : can things just slow down a little bit now? please?

ff is a mean mean b*tch... I cant get it to take away my crosshairs... and it keeps saying that if I concieved my dd would be my mothers bday... thats NOT what I want...

Ugh - I hate moving, and I hate helping people move. I wouldn't worry about FF's crosshairs, I would just leave it, because when you do O, it should reset itself.

Originally Posted by lilyflower

Good morning everyone. Sorry I have been missing. My MIL is coming this morning to stay for two nights so PERFECT TIMING eh? We don't care. If my OPK test is positive, we are going to bed early.
I didn't take a test yesterday because dh promised BD for me that night, so I didn't bother. But it is negative this morning so its off to the store to buy another 7 for $28.00!!! And I have a feeling it will be positive this afternoon. But who knows.

Lily - good for you, Just tell MIL you are tired, and head up to GIO! I don't much care whats going on, if I'm ovulating, I'm having sex - doesn't matter where we are... (Ok, within reason, I'm not gonna gio in the mall or the grocery store... )

Originally Posted by SarahJen

Yes : 5 - 9. Any advice clomid users? Take it morning or night? How many days until I start opks?

I took it at night, so that the worst of the side effects happened while I slept. The hot flashes were vicious though - I would wake up literally drenched in sweat. I'm not missing that this month.

As for OPK's, I usually start them about cd10, but if it's completely neg, I'll skip a day before I test again - so I tend to test days 10/12/14 until I see a faint line, then I check daily.

[oceanmommy]

Originally Posted by SarahJen

Good morning everyone

CD1 here :

Woo-Hoo Sarah ! I am glad your wait is over and your clomid can begin. I took mine at night and had few side effects... a few hot flashes, a bit sesitive to bright light, strange dreams, painful ovulation. Nothing major. If I thought it was ok I'd take it longer (I still have one round left of my three) but I do think it takes its toll on people. I'd recommend taking EPO to keep up the CM, I think it has really helped me.


Ity how about you ? How are you feeling the cycle after clomid ? I hope we both get "freebies" from residual clomid in our bodies, I have heard of many women saying they got pg after coming off clomid : Hey it makes me feel better.

Originally Posted by lilyflower

Good morning everyone. Sorry I have been missing. My MIL is coming this morning to stay for two nights so PERFECT TIMING eh? We don't care. If my OPK test is positive, we are going to bed early.

I didn't take a test yesterday because dh promised BD for me that night, so I didn't bother. But it is negative this morning so its off to the store to buy another 7 for $28.00!!! And I have a feeling it will be positive this afternoon. But who knows. So Ocean, we will be a couple days apart I'm afraid! Darn, that was fun being cycle buddies!

Lily I have my MIL coming in a few days too... I am pretty sure I will O by then thought unless something goes horribly wrong :
Please, get yourself to saveontests.com or some similar place.... $28 for 7 ovulation tests is way too much. My IC test strips are less than 50 cents each. I know it's depressing to buy a bunch at once like that, but it costs less than you have to spend now and I always hope that I am tempting fate by investing $ in those things, and maybe somehow it will help me get pg you know, so fate can laugh at me and my 50 opks

Originally Posted by allisonrose

I think I need to start hanging out here. I'm the thread keeper for the 6+ month thread and I recently added a new member who began TTC an entire year after I did. Pretty depressing.

Allison IKWYM, it is things like that which told me I had to move on. Although admittedly it was hard. I started out on that thread with folks who are due with their babies now ! I am glad they moved on, but it does amplify how f*#%$&* long I have been going through this ttc BS.
Well, you are in good company here. And eligible for that magical newbie luck that seems to lurk on every thread

[ValarieR]

Originally Posted by ItyBty

I don't much care whats going on, if I'm ovulating, I'm having sex - doesn't matter where we are... (Ok, within reason, I'm not gonna gio in the mall or the grocery store... )

Why not?! Some of my favorite memories are from public places... we always joke that if we make a baby in public, we'll name the kid after the place... I can imagine calling my child inside, "IKEA Roney, get in the house now!!!"



Yes, I have had too much time to think these things through... this is what happens when it takes a long time to get pg...

Seriously... am I knocked up yet?!

~Valarie~

[airmide_m]

I've gotten really busy and been neglecting this thread and MDC in general for a few days, I hope you all can forgive me, I'm planning to get caught up soon!!

I'm hoping maybe you can offer some advice for me! I'm pretty sure I've got a UTI or bladder infection, including blood in the urine! Ordinarly I'd just take cranberry pills and wait it out but the blood makes me nervous. I'm on CD 15 with no sign of ovulation yet. I guess I should go to the doctor and they'll want to give me antibiotics Does anyone have any other suggestions? Could this be related to me trying eggwhites as lubricant a coupe days ago?


~Airmide

[ELKMama]

Originally Posted by allisonrose

I think I need to start hanging out here. I'm the thread keeper for the 6+ month thread and I recently added a new member who began TTC an entire year after I did. Pretty depressing.

I'm in the 2ww - 8 DPO. On the up side I haven't gotten b-tchy with my hubby yet - I typically get very short tempered with him about a week after O.

Hi Allisonrose. Good to see you, though of course we wish you were all done with the ttc boards. You're very welcome here. And I had to giggle at the comment about being witchy with dh at a certain time. I haven't noticed any pattern, but maybe I will ask dh. But he might say "all the time."

Originally Posted by oceanmommy

Lily I have my MIL coming in a few days too...

Lily & Ocean - My MIL is coming to visit too. What's up with the MILs travel? Do they coordinate? But we will either be celebrating (trying to stay positive, although I don't actually feel it) or she'll arrive just as af does. Fun.

Airmide - No advice at all but to you!

[lilyflower]

Originally Posted by oceanmommy

I am pretty sure I will O by then thought unless something goes horribly wrong :

Awww, your body seems to be waiting for me. How sweet! I feel loved.

[ItyBty]

Originally Posted by oceanmommy

Ity how about you ? How are you feeling the cycle after clomid ? I hope we both get "freebies" from residual clomid in our bodies, I have heard of many women saying they got pg after coming off clomid : Hey it makes me feel better.

I feel alright, I'm fighting off a : : massive head/chest cold :: at the moment, but the bonus of not being preggers is that I can drink herbal cold-season/breathe easy teas and dose myself with amssive amounts of airborne and cold meds. I just want to be able to breath thru my nose, I mean really, is it too much to ask?

I feel like if I don't get pregnant this month, I will lose my mind. Seriously, the last 3-4 months when AF shows up I'm not just sad and "aww bummer" It gets worse every month. Last time I contemplated staying in bed for a week, I could NOT stop crying (Everywhere too... if I saw a kid/baby, forget it - I had to leave the grocery store one day without half the stuff I went in for) and I got myself incredibly drunk the night she showed up. Of course, the resulting hangover made cd2 just that much more interesting. : So I can't do this anymore if it's not going to happen, it won't, and maybe I just need to let go of the idea of getting pregnant.

Originally Posted by ValarieR

Why not?! Some of my favorite memories are from public places... we always joke that if we make a baby in public, we'll name the kid after the place... I can imagine calling my child inside, "IKEA Roney, get in the house now!!!"



Yes, I have had too much time to think these things through... this is what happens when it takes a long time to get pg...

Seriously... am I knocked up yet?!

~Valarie~

Ikea? Super Stop n Shop? Hey, didn't the Beckhams name their son Brooklyn , because thats where he was concieved?

Originally Posted by airmide_m

I've gotten really busy and been neglecting this thread and MDC in general for a few days, I hope you all can forgive me, I'm planning to get caught up soon!!

I'm hoping maybe you can offer some advice for me! I'm pretty sure I've got a UTI or bladder infection, including blood in the urine! Ordinarly I'd just take cranberry pills and wait it out but the blood makes me nervous. I'm on CD 15 with no sign of ovulation yet. I guess I should go to the doctor and they'll want to give me antibiotics Does anyone have any other suggestions? Could this be related to me trying eggwhites as lubricant a coupe days ago?
~Airmide

I doubt it's related to using eggwhites - I would call and make a Dr appt, because of the blood. Without blood I'd just drink massive amounts of cranberry juice, eat lots of yogurt and call it a day, but if there is blood, I think it's time to call the Dr.

[airmide_m]

Thanks! I made a Dr's appointment, I think they're just gonna have me pee in the cup and not actually see the doctor. Which is too bad cause I wouldn't mind seeing him...there are a few other tests I wanted to ask for (Anyone here knowledgeable about copper toxicity?)

I'm also taking cranberry pills and apple cider vinegar and lots of fluids. The triage nurse told me I can get the Pyridium over the counter. I guess that could be good though last time it didn't seem to offer any pain relief and there haven't been enough studies done to prove safety during pregnancy or that it wouldn't impair fertility. I dunno maybe I'm just paranoid, taking it for a couple days probably couldn't hurt especially since I haven't ovulated yet.

[ChristyM26]

Airmide - sorry you don't feel well...

Barbara - Hope you feel better soon!

Lily (and anyone else) - I finally got a pic of that BFP. It's here: http://flickr.com/photos/cmorley/

Sarah - yay for cd1! Hopefully this is your start of 40 weeks.

Elk - That chart looks real pretty. that it's good news!

[ELKMama]

Christy - Good to hear from you and to see the new icon in your siggy! And thanks for the dust. I'm actually feeling crampy and have been in a FOUL mood today, so I am expecting af in the next day or 2. But I am trying to hold on to a little tiny bit of hope, and I would certainly love, love, love to be proven wrong.

Ity - I'm sorry the last few weeks have been so utterly lousy for you. Hope the cold disappears soon and the blues are at least manageable.

and 'night 'night to you all...

[ValarieR]

I went to my first appt with the hypno-fertility chic tonight... I adore her! We did not get to do any actual work b/c she spent so much time doing a thorough intake- no detail left unturned! We meet again in a little over a week to do real work, and I feel it will be even more effective b/c she now knows so much about my past.

Her dad is an ob, and she had me ask him his opinion about my fertility... well, he found out I'm a hippy, and instead of helping me, spent an hour lecturing me about why all pg women need obs The only real advice he gave was to lose weight... he recommended metformin, which I'm already on... and said I should use clomid... so, if the soy doesn't work in a few months I'll buy some clomid and give it a try.

I'll share more after we've done some deep work...

~Valarie~

[airmide_m]

Thanks for the support!

Christy congrats on your pregnancy!! That's so exciting and it's inspirational to see people graduate from this thread (I just joined so you're the first I've seen get a BFP)

Valerie that sounds really interesting about the hyno fertility, keep us updated! What are you trying with soy? Just thought I'd mention, though everyone may already know....soy can cause issues with fertility, it has something called geinstein (sp?) which basically goes through your system and then hangs out killing spermies. Because of that and since I'm estrogen-dominant I only eat fermented soy products in strict moderation and only during O-AF.

I went to the Dr, but only got to see the nurse. What evil things would I be allowed to say about her without violating the UA? She is SO abrupt and rude. She tried to tell me "Well you don't have a need to see the doctor". I told her "I DO have a need to see the doctor!". My husband said the nurse sitting behind her looked quite curious and pleased to see someone stand up to her.

So I do have a bladder infection, though I only saw the blood once. Been taking tons of cranberry pills. I decided to go for the Pyridium after all since it *really* hurts and I don't think it will matter since I'm pre-O and probably gonna miss BD this month when I need to

They did call in Bactrim for me, but that's like broad-spectrum right? I don't want to take antibiotics at all if I can help it and if I *have* to then I'd rather take something specifically targeted to what I have, but I guess it'll take at least a couple days to culture it to find out...and I don't want the infection to get out of control by then so I'm conflicted....any opinions?

[SarahJen]

Lily I had a dream last night that we were planting flowers together in my back yard and starting all sorts of plants from seed in little containers. It was such a vivid dream I could even smell the dampness in the soil we were using and it was so warm and nice outside.

aramide, I hope you're feeling better soon, I've only had a uti once before and it was so painful I would have taken whatever they told me to to get rid of it. I'm sorry I don't have better advice but I hope it clears up for you.

Elk I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for you. If this month isn't it for you are you trying clomid next month? I could use the company of a cycle buddy

Christy beautiful pic! :

Ity a thousand to you, I'm thinking of you lots and sending you good thoughts.

Teneal, wherever you are, I'm thinking about you too this month, I know this must be a hard time for you and your family.

everyone else gotta run!

[angel1895]

ugh... I'm so behind....
airmide... sorry for the uti... I wish i had words of wisdom but I dont

valarie... cool that your dads an ob... valuble source of info there!

sarah... cool dream!.. its gonna be so nice this next week I might just pee my pants cause I'm SO excited!

elk.. I'm waiting for your temp this morning :

christy.. nice pic!! yay shes havin a baby!

barbara... sorry youre sick...

ocean.. thanks for the positivity... but o's not happening.. I'm resolved with that

af better be coming... cause i'm so pissy lately its unreal...

[OTMomma]

Just wanted to come by and spread some:

[lilyflower]

Originally Posted by SarahJen

Lily I had a dream last night that we were planting flowers together in my back yard and starting all sorts of plants from seed in little containers. It was such a vivid dream I could even smell the dampness in the soil we were using and it was so warm and nice outside.

Sarah, I just woke up after dreaming about digging in the dirt!!!!! I don't really know what I was digging, but digging in the dirt. Is that weird/neat or what???!!!! Today is supposed to be 72 degrees here.

Hi Ity, hope you feel better.

Christy, LOVE THE PICTURE!!!!!!

Ocean, sorry for saying that about you're waiting, because I know that is always frustrating. Can't wait to see today's temp. I feel like I am about to O, but my opk was negative again this morning. May be positive tonight.

Allisonrose, I am glad you are here (you know what I mean), I missed you.

Tenk? I miss you!!!

Everyone hi, I gotta go fast, because MIL is here. Have a great day.

[beemama]

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Y'know... you're due for another round of bfp's over here... our graduates from the last 9mos are either having their babies, waddling into the 3rd trimester or feeling blessed to make it to the second trimester.
: for a flurry of bfp's!

Blessings!! Kelly

[allisonrose]

Elk - You know how it is when you've been trying so long: you notice every little twinge and catalog it in your mind. Usually 7 DPO I start getting short tempered. So far no PMS-y feeling.

airmide - Hope you feel better soon. I have no advice on the antibiotics.

Valerie - Looking forward to hearing more about the hypnotherapy. We saw a piece on the news recently and my hubby thinks we should consider it. I suspect he might benefit from it.

My hubby revealed to me about a week ago that he was hurt when I didn't want to TTC a while back while he was Active Duty Army and our next duty station was going to be deploying. I didn't want to go through my first pg alone, worrying about whether he'd come back from Iraq. Plus the fact that I didn't feel emotionally ready at that time to become a mom. Luckily he didn't end up getting deployed.

Also I'm thrilled that I won't have a baby under military health care.

I had a higher temp this morning - 98.4. This month feels different. Usually by now I'm b-tchy and short tempered but I'm actually in a very good mood. :

For all the former 6+ monthers, I'm thinking about creating an "honorary members" category for you/us ladies. What do you think? Feel free to post your opinion here or PM me.

[ELKMama]

Originally Posted by SarahJen

Elk I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for you. If this month isn't it for you are you trying clomid next month? I could use the company of a cycle buddy

Originally Posted by angel1895

elk.. I'm waiting for your temp this morning :
af better be coming... cause i'm so pissy lately its unreal...

Morning, everyone. Thanks to the grads who came by and dusted us! Very sweet.

Sarah - I am not doing clomid next month because I'll be traveling for work right at mid-cycle. Great, huh? We will do IUI with clomid the following cycle (assuming we don't succeed in getting a freebie preg in this cycle or next). But I'll be eagerly listening to your experiences and hoping that it works for you!

Crystal - Temp didn't drop. Who knows what that means? And you have been juggling so many things lately that your pissy mood may just be exhaustion and emotional overload! I have been thinking about you and your family and friends...

[Tenk]

I wanted to jump in here and say hello again. I do miss you all and want to talk more, I just feel so consumed when I talk a lot. But I'm thinking of you all and praying for all your BFP's.

Yesterday marked the 1 year anniversary of me going to the hospital and telling them something was wrong with Kamryn, AND them sending me home!

Tomorrow marks the 1 year anniversary of me going into the hospital with all 3 of my children in tow to tell the damn docs that she was no longer moving. Only to have them tell me she was dead, AND that they needed to induce me to get her out.

Sunday marks the 1 year anniversary of 19 hours of labor and delivering my daughter NOT breathing at 1:57pm at 7lbs 3ozs and 19 inches long.

I'm having a terrible few days here, and my boss forgot that he gave me Friday next week off so that we can travel to Cincinati to visit her grave. If any of you are near there she's in Spring Grove Cemetary in the infant section. Kamryn Avery Breitenstein is on her head stone. Not that you have to visit her, but if you would like to on her birthday the invitation is out there.