July 2WW

[Shellbelle]

Your boys are adorable, craving!

[Shellbelle]

And yes, time to shut that sausage factory down and open a tea and crumpet shop :highfive:

:rofl:

[cravingsalt]

THIS is why I love you gals!!! :agree: to tea and crumpets!

[Praying4Pink]

Because we, especially the boy moms, are control freaks! I will cling to the hope that we have some kind of say, even if it ups our odds by what- 5%? I know we can't quantify it, but there I go again, control freak. Ha! And if your husband is anything like mine he wants me to have my girl because I want my girl. He (says he) doesn't care either way.

Very true craving! Yes, he says he doesn't care either way but he knows I want my princess. I think deep down he wants a boy even though the last boy turned out to be pro mommy!

[BeadinMom]

CRAVING!!! Your boys are absolutely ADORABLE!!! :) You're so right...gotta love the "y's" ;)

So my temp bounced back up this morning...
<a href="http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/3c0589">My Ovulation Chart</a>

I don't know what to think...I guess I just shouldn't. First, FF had me ovulating on the day I got my first OPK, which would've been inline with my symptoms (if I had implantation at an early day of 4dpo), but was weird, because could I really ovulate the day I got my LH surge? Shouldn't it have been about 24 hrs after the pos opk? So then FF moves my O date to CD 14 which makes sense with the pos opk on cd 12, but means my symptoms don't make sense. But if I had an implantation on 4 dpo, then the 5dpo dip could make sense, right? Whatever. I guess I'll just wait a few more days and test. Who am I kidding, I poas this morning...lol.

[KraizyDaizy]

Feeling down, with 2 neg tests and no AF! Grrrh hurry up and start or show me two lines!!!!!!!

[BeadinMom]

It's coming, Krazy...I was reading up on early tests and a LOT of ladies don't get positives until well after AF is way late.

[cravingsalt]

CRAVING!!! Your boys are absolutely ADORABLE!!! :) You're so right...gotta love the "y's" ;)

So my temp bounced back up this morning...
<a href="http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/3c0589">My Ovulation Chart</a>

I don't know what to think...I guess I just shouldn't. First, FF had me ovulating on the day I got my first OPK, which would've been inline with my symptoms (if I had implantation at an early day of 4dpo), but was weird, because could I really ovulate the day I got my LH surge? Shouldn't it have been about 24 hrs after the pos opk? So then FF moves my O date to CD 14 which makes sense with the pos opk on cd 12, but means my symptoms don't make sense. But if I had an implantation on 4 dpo, then the 5dpo dip could make sense, right? Whatever. I guess I'll just wait a few more days and test. Who am I kidding, I poas this morning...lol.

Thanks! I like 'em pretty good. :) On the positive opk, some women will ovulate same day as the positive, although it's normally 24-36 hours afterwards. Is it possible that you didn't test/ missed the surge on the day before that? We'll know everything...in retrospect. So frustrating I know! And the waiting game continues!

[luckylass]

Craving you two boys are absolutely amazing. My dh is the same btw he doesn't really mind if we had all boys or all girls. I have to say though as much as I would love a baby girl I would not change my boys for the world, they are my soul.

[cravingsalt]

Very true craving! Yes, he says he doesn't care either way but he knows I want my princess. I think deep down he wants a boy even though the last boy turned out to be pro mommy!

Which is actually great. Imagine the pressure if our DH's wanted a girl as much as we did? At least this way they'll be psyched and pull us through when/if we experience our gd. I think my hubby would be an awesome daddy to a little girl, but I guess he doesn't know (or isn't letting on) that he's missing out.

[cravingsalt]

Craving you two boys are absolutely amazing. My dh is the same btw he doesn't really mind if we had all boys or all girls. I have to say though as much as I would love a baby girl I would not change my boys for the world, they are my soul.

Thanks, Lucky!! You're totally right. Someone on here, forget who, when someone asked if they would rather have had a girl (!) replied, "and trade which one?" And it's so true.

[BeadinMom]

Thanks! I like 'em pretty good. :) On the positive opk, some women will ovulate same day as the positive, although it's normally 24-36 hours afterwards. Is it possible that you didn't test/ missed the surge on the day before that? We'll know everything...in retrospect. So frustrating I know! And the waiting game continues!


Yes, the waiting continues...and I HATE THE WAITING...lol.
No, I couldn't have missed it...I test twice a day...my first test that morning at 10a was neg, test at 6p was positive.
So frustrating. You're right though...I just need to be patient. It'll all make sense in a little while - one way or another. UGH.

[ynwa]

Luckylass yay for your bfp,3 days until I join you lady's:.)

[Lassie1982]

craving - your boys are so handsome!!!

as the time ttc drag on my gender desire turns more into baby desire, and i can honestly say i think i would be perfectly happy with another boy..

lucklass - whats a rainbow baby???

kraizy - its got to happen soon, it just has too, keeping everything crossed for you :luck:!


i caved in and tested today (8dpo) stark white bfn's of course

[Lassie1982]

craving - your boys are so handsome!!!

as the time ttc drag on my gender desire turns more into baby desire, and i can honestly say i think i would be perfectly happy with another boy..i just want to be pregnant, with ANYTHING!!!!

lucklass - whats a rainbow baby???

kraizy - its got to happen soon, it just has too, keeping everything crossed for you :luck:!


i caved in and tested today (8dpo) stark white bfn's of course

[cravingsalt]

Yes, the waiting continues...and I HATE THE WAITING...lol.
No, I couldn't have missed it...I test twice a day...my first test that morning at 10a was neg, test at 6p was positive.
So frustrating. You're right though...I just need to be patient. It'll all make sense in a little while - one way or another. UGH.

Double UGH. I feel ya' lady.

[cravingsalt]

craving - your boys are so handsome!!!

as the time ttc drag on my gender desire turns more into baby desire, and i can honestly say i think i would be perfectly happy with another boy..i just want to be pregnant, with ANYTHING!!!!

lucklass - whats a rainbow baby???

kraizy - its got to happen soon, it just has too, keeping everything crossed for you :luck:!


i caved in and tested today (8dpo) stark white bfn's of course

Thanks, Lassie! Maybe we should start a thread showing all of our boys' cute baby pictures and we'll all get over the gd. :) Blah! I hate that stark white. I stared yesterday until I strained my eyeballs trying to make a line materialize. It was not to be!

So you bought three FRER, right? Are you going to wait a couple of days to test? I read a post on another site where someone was asking if they *could* be pregnant and this one lady advised, "1. Go buy a three pack of pregnancy tests. Resolve not to use them until your period is late. 2. Rip them open in your driveway and run inside to pee on one immediately. 3. Save the second until your period is late. 4. If you're like me, you'll need a third one." Ha!

[luckylass]

lucklass - whats a rainbow baby???


It is a baby concieved after a miscarriage. I went for my standard 14 week check up in mid April to be told my babies heart had stopped and I had no symptoms at all and my body refused to reject the pregnancy as the doctors put it so I had to have a d&c and wait for the lining of my womb to build back up. Dh and I reckon that this was the first month I probably had a chance of getting pregnant although I was still very upset when AF arrived last month but fingers crossed this is a sticky and our rainbow baby arrives next March.

On the topic of opk's I had 3 days of positives this month including ovulation day.

[fish2012]

craving your boys are so cute love them - what are we worrying about!

luckylass - fingers crossed for you!
got +ve opk last nite 2 days ahead of schedule did represh straight away and dtd this morning.....am planning to ce soir - hope we're not too late........

[Lassie1982]

Good idea craving! I was looking at baby stuff on the weekend and saw the cutest little boy outfits and thought to myself that yes, I would be perfectly happy with another little man!

Yes did buy some frer, and had some still left over, so I have 5 at the moment.
Trying not get disheartened by this mornings bfn, countdown to pregnancy says I only had a 30% chance of Bfp. Will try and skip testing tomorrow and wait till Thursday, 10dpo. But I'm not really optimistic, no real definite signs, and my temps are a bit blah.

Lucklass, I'm so so happy for you, im sure you're little bean will stick! Here's to a healthy 9 months and before you know it you'll be holding your little bundle of joy :)


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[Lassie1982]

Craving- that suggestion made me LOL! It's only about 1degree in the morning so it would make for a very chilly situation! No harm in trying though!


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[Callmecrazy]

Tomorrow is my 10dpo!! I've been getting - hpt so far. I'm going to poas first thing am. I've got Internet strips, but I'm tempted to buy frer


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[BeadinMom]

Good luck, Callmecrazy!! Hoping tomorrow is a lucky day for you!! :)

[Lassie1982]

Good luck callmecrazy! And go get some frer - they are so much more reliable


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[Lassie1982]

just have to post this because there is no one else to share it with!

the other day i ordered my soy isoflavones in prep for next month, and i have been reading up this afternoon on success stories with soy - and i am filled with so much confidence! I know its not 'girl sway' ingredient, and the only girl aspect i will have is the LE diet - but i just want to be pregnant already!

on one forum i was reading, 78% of women who went on soy conceived in their first soy cycle (they had all been trying for anywhere between 3-18+ cycles without soy)

so anyway - pretty pointless post, but i have found a renewed confidence and excitement and have found a new dose of hope and just HAD to share :)

[luckylass]

In Fertility Friend, just hit the "share" button below your chart and it gives you several selections on the next screen. I highlight the thumbnail one (third selection down) and just drop it in the reply box.

http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1f80fc//thumb.png
My Ovulation Chart (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1f80fc/)

Craving was trying to do this to add my chart because a lot of the low temps etc that people are worried about I had this month and still got my bfp so wanted to add my chart using you advice (thanks by the way) but when I click share it is telling me to set up my home page, is this correct?


How are all of you ladies doing today? I'm praying for lots of bfp's.

[cravingsalt]

Tomorrow is my 10dpo!! I've been getting - hpt so far. I'm going to poas first thing am. I've got Internet strips, but I'm tempted to buy frer


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Callmecrazy- how'd it go this morning? I'm at 10dpo and not a glimmer of a line, so beginning the slow letdown. I know it's early but for me it's a little easier to cope with the negative a little bit at a time. :) But, on the optimisitic side, hubby reminded me that when I got pregnant with my first after 14 months of trying, it as the day before my 27th birthday and I couldn't believe it had been so long. I wanted to POAS but had used whatever I had up. He said he'd go up to the store to buy me more and I told him not too, didn't want him to spend more money on more negative tests. Got home, POAS, and then got the best news of my life. That was at 13dpo. I can't remember exactly but knowing myself, I think I probably peed on a stick or two too early before 13dpo and got bfn. So keeping hope alive!

[cravingsalt]

Good idea craving! I was looking at baby stuff on the weekend and saw the cutest little boy outfits and thought to myself that yes, I would be perfectly happy with another little man!

Yes did buy some frer, and had some still left over, so I have 5 at the moment.
Trying not get disheartened by this mornings bfn, countdown to pregnancy says I only had a 30% chance of Bfp. Will try and skip testing tomorrow and wait till Thursday, 10dpo. But I'm not really optimistic, no real definite signs, and my temps are a bit blah.

Lucklass, I'm so so happy for you, im sure you're little bean will stick! Here's to a healthy 9 months and before you know it you'll be holding your little bundle of joy :)


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Boys' clothes are coming a long way, aren't they? Do you know what inspired me last night? I was googling away about "no symptoms and bfp" (surprise, surprise) and I saw a ttc lady's siggy. It was a list, probably 15 or more entries long, dating back to 1997. Early miscarriages, blighted ovums, failed high tech. I scanned down her list all the way to 2010 and still no birthdate. Her avatar was a preggo belly with text over it that said "I WILL have a baby bump." It broke my heart and realized how lucky we are to have our little ones. I can't even imagine that kind of heartbreak and optimism.

Beadin, how are you feeling this morning?

Luckylass- any preggo symptoms?

Hoping for your bfp tomorrow, Lassie, but as you know even preggos only get positives at 10dpo about half the time!

Fish, thank you- and that doesn't sound too late at all. Do you temp?

[cravingsalt]

just have to post this because there is no one else to share it with!

the other day i ordered my soy isoflavones in prep for next month, and i have been reading up this afternoon on success stories with soy - and i am filled with so much confidence! I know its not 'girl sway' ingredient, and the only girl aspect i will have is the LE diet - but i just want to be pregnant already!

on one forum i was reading, 78% of women who went on soy conceived in their first soy cycle (they had all been trying for anywhere between 3-18+ cycles without soy)

so anyway - pretty pointless post, but i have found a renewed confidence and excitement and have found a new dose of hope and just HAD to share :)

I saw that one too! How awesome is that, right??! I think the reason that it *may* sway boy is because of increased cm but I didn't have any, so hopefully that's a plus.

[cravingsalt]

Craving was trying to do this to add my chart because a lot of the low temps etc that people are worried about I had this month and still got my bfp so wanted to add my chart using you advice (thanks by the way) but when I click share it is telling me to set up my home page, is this correct?


How are all of you ladies doing today? I'm praying for lots of bfp's.

Thanks for the babydust, Luckylass! Now that you mention it I think it may have prompted me something that made me hesitate for a moment like that, but can't remember exactly what I did from there. Do any of you guys remember? (If I did set it up, it was brief and it doesn't prompt like that every time so I forget. The way it is now is I click share and it goes immediately to a page with 4 different selections on how to share it, like below)

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[Praying4Pink]

You know ladies I was just thinking this morning that it would be super crazy if I end up pregnant this month. Reason being...everything was all screwed up. I used IC OPK's and I really couldn't tell if my positive was a positive until I got negatives (I know that was confusing). I was out of the state for two weeks. The diet was shot to heck. The only thing I had going for myself was the super great quality CM and DTD EOD.

[Shellbelle]

just have to post this because there is no one else to share it with!

the other day i ordered my soy isoflavones in prep for next month, and i have been reading up this afternoon on success stories with soy - and i am filled with so much confidence! I know its not 'girl sway' ingredient, and the only girl aspect i will have is the LE diet - but i just want to be pregnant already!

on one forum i was reading, 78% of women who went on soy conceived in their first soy cycle (they had all been trying for anywhere between 3-18+ cycles without soy)

so anyway - pretty pointless post, but i have found a renewed confidence and excitement and have found a new dose of hope and just HAD to share :)

I did that research, too. There's a thread about the boy/girl sway aspects here as well. I'm hoping that it gives my body that extra edge this month, even if I think it was the reason behind all of my pre-o surges. :)

FF finally drew crosshairs! According to them I'm 3dpo. The countdown begins!

[Shellbelle]

You know ladies I was just thinking this morning that it would be super crazy if I end up pregnant this month. Reason being...everything was all screwed up. I used IC OPK's and I really couldn't tell if my positive was a positive until I got negatives (I know that was confusing). I was out of the state for two weeks. The diet was shot to heck. The only thing I had going for myself was the super great quality CM and DTD EOD.

It would make for an awesome ttc story. :) Really hoping this is your month!

[Callmecrazy]

Still neg today. I'm working on my sway next month. I'm not disappointed. It's just a very new feeling for me. I will try to wait until this weekend to know for sure.


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[Shellbelle]

Callmecrazy, you're at 10 dpo today? Did you use the ic tests or a frer? It's still early!

[BeadinMom]

Still holding out hope for all of us! Xx

[Praying4Pink]

It would make for an awesome ttc story. :) Really hoping this is your month!

I hope so too Shellbelle! I never tried soy isoflavones but I heard good things about it. Maybe if I don't get my BFP this go around I will go to the vitamin shoppe and get some!!! AHHHH 3DPO...now the obsessing really begins. I tell you I wasn't obsessing at all until I woke up this morning with NO cramps whatsoever...just like when I was pregnant the first time with my son.

[Chessika]

Hello,

officially now in the 2WW. This time I will not do any tests and stop taking my temperature every morning. I have some exams in three weeks, so that should keep me occupied. I will try and link my temperature curve (it is in celcius, sorry). What do you think when my ovulation was?

Unsere Foren (http://www.wunschkinder.net/forum/zanzeige.php?0,userid=32111,nummer=15)

Thank you and good luck!

[Callmecrazy]

Callmecrazy, you're at 10 dpo today? Did you use the ic tests or a frer? It's still early!

Yes. I got a very faint 10dpo w yds. But I'm thinking now the test I took then may have been more sensitive. I'm going to pick up a frer. I just don't feel pregnant. Usually I know.


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[myGirl]

Ladybug used soy and she just found out she is having a GIRL :)

[Shellbelle]

Oh oh oh that is such wonderful news, myGirl! Thanks for letting us know!

Praying4Pink, that is usually how I know, too: no spotting, no cramps, no symptoms until after a BFP. The months I have the most pregnancy symptoms are the months that AF shows up, LOL. FX for you!

[Lassie1982]

callmecrazy - 10dpo is early, really you only have a 50/50 shot of bfp at 10dpo, so don't lose hope :)

cravingsalt - i know what you mean about seeing other people's struggle to conceive. I think the other thing that made it hit home for me was a lady on here - i can't recall her name - but she posted recently about losing her baby at 21 weeks :( it was a boy, and she was hoping for a girl, and had experienced a lot of GD - then of course the utter heartbreak at losing her baby, almost brought a tear to my eye. It doesn't matter what they are - as long as they are healthy!

shellbell - welcome! hope the 2ww goes fast for you and you end up with your BFp!! :luck:

[Lassie1982]

Hello,

officially now in the 2WW. This time I will not do any tests and stop taking my temperature every morning. I have some exams in three weeks, so that should keep me occupied. I will try and link my temperature curve (it is in celcius, sorry). What do you think when my ovulation was?

Unsere Foren (http://www.wunschkinder.net/forum/zanzeige.php?0,userid=32111,nummer=15)

Thank you and good luck!

If i was to hazard a guess id day CD11

Good luck :luck:

[Shellbelle]

Chessika, I agree with Lassie. It looks like cd11 to me.

[Lassie1982]

so here i am filling myself with silly hope.
for the last 2 days i have had mild diarreah, and last night i had a not so mild bout of it (sorry TMI)
no stomach issues at all no tummy aches or pains....just inexplicable diarreah. Given I'm taking iron tablets, I'm normally the extreme opposite of diarreah.
Also last night i had definite AF like cramping - it was definitely in my uterus and NOT my stomach. It was definitely AF like and very low down (af is due in 6 days so too early for 'actual' af cramps). DS woke a couple of times last night and whenever i woke i felt the cramps so they obviously carried on through the night.
Havn't tested this morning - will do it tomorrow at 10 do

I'm slightly annoyed, i didn't want anything to raise my hopes to high, but this has now!

[Praying4Pink]

Shellbelle when I was pregnant with my son I had AF type cramps for one day with a little IB. That is why I started to get a little hopeful. Last month I started cramping from 4 DPO all the way through 8 or 9DPO and ended in a BFN. This time I had cramping yesterday at 7DPO and that's it. None at all today just a little dull ache here and there. Yep the months I have symptoms have always been BFN's. :fx: for you too Shelbelle!

[BeadinMom]

Lassie,
I've been having the same issues....I hope that's a good sign for both of us! I can't wait to see your results!! I'll be 10 dpo on Friday (by my calculations, not FF's) and I think I'm going to do my early Clear blue digital.
I'm not having cramps anymore, just diarrhea and a heaviness in my pelvis, if that makes sense.
This waiting SUCKS!!!

[Chessika]

Thank you Lassie and Shellbelle for guessing! I think too, that I ovulated at CD 11. (The third time in a row since taking Vitex). So I guess it is a good thing, that I put the smilie on CD 10. I had the positive OPK in the morning, in it says on the Clearblue website, that after 24 to 36 hours ovulation should happen. But since the sperms need some hours to get ready, I guess putting a smilie in the evening of my positive could be to late. We tried to make a second attempt on the day of the positive, but it was too much pressure for my husband and the following day we managed, but again it was a big struggle (ok, my husband would not be happy, writing about this here :oops: ). So I guess, if we must try again, I should not let him do the FR (he has to take meds for a normal sperm count anyways).

[BeadinMom]

Do any of y'all do the VIP thing on FF? I'm wondering if it's worth it. Although, if I'm pregnant, then I don't suppose I need all the extra info. LOL.

[Shellbelle]

BeadinMom, I do. It was inexpensive and I like having the extra info. I just bought it this month, thinking it would be a waste if I ended up pregnant, but if I do get a BFP this month I will be happy to have wasted that money. ;)

Of course, keep in mind that this is a recommendation from a woman who is currently googling about pregnancy and looking at baby things on the Target website. I need an intervention already, and I'm only 3dpo. LOL

[BeadinMom]

LOL!!! Shell...you're awesome, girl!! I love it!!
I've been googling like a mad woman, too. I even lay in bed at night with my cell phone googling early pregnancy symptoms. I just want to know if I am!!!

Hey!!! Wasn't there some old test they used to do where they killed a rabbit to find out if a woman was pregnant? How did that work? Not asking cause I'm gonna kill a rabbit or anything, just curious... (she says as she googles where to buy a rabbit. LOL...totally kidding!!!)

[Shellbelle]

We have guinea pigs. Do you think they'd work? ;) Actually, I remember the rabbit story from when I was a little girl. Here you go: snopes.com: The Rabbit Test (http://www.snopes.com/pregnant/rabbit.asp)

[Shellbelle]

I have worn out the early pregnancy symptoms sites over the past few months. Now I've moved on to more about what's happening at each stage of conception, because it's just too early for symptoms. And yes, even googling from bed before I go to sleep. But I have an awesome little shopping list going for when I do get that BFP.

Edited to add: http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll67/hlandherr/figurea2.jpg

Thought you all would like this little graphic about conception/implantation.

[BeadinMom]

That was a VERY cool graphic!! Still hard to believe that's happening inside of my body. LOL.

I had a really cool pregnancy calendar when I was pregnant with #3, but I don't remember the site. It would tell you daily what was happening...like the baby has eyelashes now, etc.

Thanks for the advice about FF...if I'm not this month, I'll definitely do the VIP! :)

[kaseybaby]

CD 2 here! Can't wait for the dreaded 2ww to be over.

[Lassie1982]

you girls crack me up!!!

I love that i am not alone in my insanity, and it makes me feel perfectly normal that i google the same thing over and over, at stupid hours of the day, and that i obsess the way i do - LOVE YOU ALL!

Following on from last nights AF cramps and diareah i had a distinct stabbing / stretching pain. Only lasted a couple of minutes, but was definitely there!

In exactly 10 hours from now it will be 10dpo AM testing - I've got my self hopeful...

i also have a confession - i had to buy a baby gift for a family friend, and whilst in the baby store i picked up 3 little unisex newborn items and have hidden them in a little velvet box....i just melted when i saw them in the shop. I have not brought ANYTHING baby at all....and i just couldn't resist. I daren't even tell DH.

[Lassie1982]

Do any of y'all do the VIP thing on FF? I'm wondering if it's worth it. Although, if I'm pregnant, then I don't suppose I need all the extra info. LOL.

I have it - and love it, will be renewing if this one runs out (i got a 3 month subscription)
the extra info is great, and really helps with obsessing!

[cravingsalt]

So down today. Had a big heart-to-heart with hubby yesterday and if I'm not preggo this cycle we may just call it a day. He'll go more but do I really want to push him? Probably not. We had our misgivings about having a third- financially it would be hard, but do-able; things would just be really tight with daycare in the beginning since we both work full-time. Time and energy-wise, I knew it would also be a little stretch because with a mama’s boy two-year old and a developmentally delayed (possibly mildly autistic) three-year old we already have our hands pretty full. But they are both so sweet-natured and great sleepers and so funny- absolutely the lights of my life, and my heart just wanted another. Gender desire also definitely fueled the...fever. I know two attempts aren’t much, but we said we’d give it a little go, give fate a little chance to intervene, then maybe just try and move on. It may be that time. Anyway, sorry for the ramble, but got another bfn at 11dpo this morning and had to say it to somebody.

[NCBeachyGrl]

Sorry you are feeling down craving salt! I really hope you get your BFP....11DPO is still early. I know things will be hard with little ones, but maybe remind your DH of all the special x-mas holidays and gatherings where having a larger family will mean so much. My fingers are tightly crossed for you!

[Shellbelle]

Oh, craving, I'm so sorry you're sad. Big hugs to you, fx for a bfp this month, and prayers sent that you and dh can come to an agreement that will make you both happy.

[Shellbelle]

you girls crack me up!!!

I love that i am not alone in my insanity, and it makes me feel perfectly normal that i google the same thing over and over, at stupid hours of the day, and that i obsess the way i do - LOVE YOU ALL!

Following on from last nights AF cramps and diareah i had a distinct stabbing / stretching pain. Only lasted a couple of minutes, but was definitely there!

In exactly 10 hours from now it will be 10dpo AM testing - I've got my self hopeful...

i also have a confession - i had to buy a baby gift for a family friend, and whilst in the baby store i picked up 3 little unisex newborn items and have hidden them in a little velvet box....i just melted when i saw them in the shop. I have not brought ANYTHING baby at all....and i just couldn't resist. I daren't even tell DH.

Love it! I did that when we were ttc my 8yo dd and felt a little like a criminal hiding it. But after we conceived and she was born, every time she wore the outfit I smiled.

[cravingsalt]

Love it! I did that when we were ttc my 8yo dd and felt a little like a criminal hiding it. But after we conceived and she was born, every time she wore the outfit I smiled.

That made me smile. I do have a brand new baby sling and beautiful little summer dress hidden away in a chest. Even if I don't have a daughter I don't know that I can ever give it away.

[cravingsalt]

Oh, craving, I'm so sorry you're sad. Big hugs to you, fx for a bfp this month, and prayers sent that you and dh can come to an agreement that will make you both happy.

Thanks, Shell and Beachy! He'll be a sport and do what makes me happy, now it's just a matter of me deciding if I'm being selfish or if this will make everyone happier in the end, after the speed bumps. We'll see.

[cravingsalt]

you girls crack me up!!!

I love that i am not alone in my insanity, and it makes me feel perfectly normal that i google the same thing over and over, at stupid hours of the day, and that i obsess the way i do - LOVE YOU ALL!

Following on from last nights AF cramps and diareah i had a distinct stabbing / stretching pain. Only lasted a couple of minutes, but was definitely there!

In exactly 10 hours from now it will be 10dpo AM testing - I've got my self hopeful...

i also have a confession - i had to buy a baby gift for a family friend, and whilst in the baby store i picked up 3 little unisex newborn items and have hidden them in a little velvet box....i just melted when i saw them in the shop. I have not brought ANYTHING baby at all....and i just couldn't resist. I daren't even tell DH.

My hopes are up for you too! Those symptoms sound great! P.S. my husband walked in on me googling in bed and scared me half to death, I nearly threw my phone across the room. It's funny, because he just shakes his head but I hate to tell him I'm looking up "chances of BFP and BFN after X DPO", AGAIN! He thinks we're talking a foreign language.

[cravingsalt]

CD 2 here! Can't wait for the dreaded 2ww to be over.

Welcome back, Kasey!

Shell, Beadin, Chessika, Beachy- how are you all feeling today?

[Shellbelle]

That made me smile. I do have a brand new baby sling and beautiful little summer dress hidden away in a chest. Even if I don't have a daughter I don't know that I can ever give it away.

I know exactly how you feel. And my sister, who has two boys, has all of my girl clothes saved just in case she ever has another. I doubt she will give them back to me if we have another girl! I have been so tempted to buy stuff, especially another sling, because I love them so much. So far, all I've bought secretly are pregnancy books for the kindle. But I have a long, long wish list on Target and Amazon. :)

[KraizyDaizy]

I am out once again. AF came at cd31 and now it's cd1 again grrrrh!!!

[Shellbelle]

My hopes are up for you too! Those symptoms sound great! P.S. my husband walked in on me googling in bed and scared me half to death, I nearly threw my phone across the room. It's funny, because he just shakes his head but I hate to tell him I'm looking up "chances of BFP and BFN after X DPO", AGAIN! He thinks we're talking a foreign language.


LOL dh doesn't even ask me anymore.

Feeling just fine today. No symptoms except continuing twinges on both sides. My 2yo ds woke up with a horrible diaper rash so I'm taking him to the dr this morning. He's big enough to say "my tee tee hurts" and "want to sit on the potty" so it might be time for potty boot camp. The kid has seriously sensitive skin.

[Shellbelle]

Kraizy, ugh! I'm sorry to hear that!

[cravingsalt]

I am out once again. AF came at cd31 and now it's cd1 again grrrrh!!!

Oh, darn, Kraizy! I was hoping you'd be our second bfp. :( Sorry.

[cravingsalt]

LOL dh doesn't even ask me anymore.

Feeling just fine today. No symptoms except continuing twinges on both sides. My 2yo ds woke up with a horrible diaper rash so I'm taking him to the dr this morning. He's big enough to say "my tee tee hurts" and "want to sit on the potty" so it might be time for potty boot camp. The kid has seriously sensitive skin.


I threw all the diaper creams out. The only thing that works on my boys, and it goes on super smooth, is A&D ointment. hope he feels better!

[Shellbelle]

Thanks! We cloth diaper because he can't handle whatever is in the disposables, and I normally don't use cream or powder, but we may need a prescription this time. He has lots of swelling in very sensitive spots. :(

[KraizyDaizy]

Thanks! We cloth diaper because he can't handle whatever is in the disposables, and I normally don't use cream or powder, but we may need a prescription this time. He has lots of swelling in very sensitive spots. :(

I had a severe diaper rash with my two oldest boys and this is the only thing that worked even after the prescription failed. They had a virus and had places that were actually cracked/bleeding from all the diarrhea that they had had, so after using all over the counter creams and prescription that I could, the pharmacist told me to try this.

He said to get a tube of Hydrocortisone Cream (anti-iching cream called Cortizone-10 in US) and a tube of
Clotrimazole Cream (athletes foot cream called Lotrimin in the US).

Take both tubes and empty them both together into a seal-able container. Then mix them both together until they are blended well. Put this on the bottom each time you change the diaper. And you should see improvement shortly. For my kids I had to put this on and lay them on a blanket without diapers with the cream on bec of the cracked skin and then once it was better, I used diapers again. I hope this helps your little one.

[coocoobananas]

Nooooo! So sorry kd:(

[BeadinMom]

Aww Krazy, I am so sorry. That sucks. Next month belongs to you, though!! ♥


CravingSalt, I'm so sad to hear that. Not because I want to force another child on you, but because I love your company here. You are young and you may feel differently later on. I did. AND you can stay here and chit chat with us while you wait and make an even bigger, better, badder sway :) XX

And so another morning home pregnancy test goes on the books....as negative. Blah.

[Chessika]

Welcome back, Kasey!

Shell, Beadin, Chessika, Beachy- how are you all feeling today?
Thanks for asking. It is too early for symptoms, but I don`t have a good feeling about this cycle. I have no tests here (and I won`t buy any), also I took my last temperature this morning. AF is due Friday in one week, we will see.
I hope things get better with your husband! Wishing you all the best!

[BeadinMom]

UGH! I just looked at the calendar...
I hope this month is it for us!!! Next month when I ovulate we'll be at the beach. The exact week. UGH. Way too hard to do with my mother-in-law in the condo with us and the boys running around.
PLEASE, please, PLEASE let me be pregnant right NOW.

[Shellbelle]

I had a severe diaper rash with my two oldest boys and this is the only thing that worked even after the prescription failed. They had a virus and had places that were actually cracked/bleeding from all the diarrhea that they had had, so after using all over the counter creams and prescription that I could, the pharmacist told me to try this.

He said to get a tube of Hydrocortisone Cream (anti-iching cream called Cortizone-10 in US) and a tube of
Clotrimazole Cream (athletes foot cream called Lotrimin in the US).

Take both tubes and empty them both together into a seal-able container. Then mix them both together until they are blended well. Put this on the bottom each time you change the diaper. And you should see improvement shortly. For my kids I had to put this on and lay them on a blanket without diapers with the cream on bec of the cracked skin and then once it was better, I used diapers again. I hope this helps your little one.

Thank you, Kraizy! I will try that. We've had to use lotramin before due to yeasty rashes, but this time the dr says it's just irritation and to try something that is not medicated, like Vaseline. I don't even have any in the house, so we had to go to the store. I generally let him run around pantless for an hour or so every day, just to air it all out, so that sounds like it will help too. Thank you all for the advice!

[Praying4Pink]

So down today. Had a big heart-to-heart with hubby yesterday and if I'm not preggo this cycle we may just call it a day. He'll go more but do I really want to push him? Probably not. We had our misgivings about having a third- financially it would be hard, but do-able; things would just be really tight with daycare in the beginning since we both work full-time. Time and energy-wise, I knew it would also be a little stretch because with a mama’s boy two-year old and a developmentally delayed (possibly mildly autistic) three-year old we already have our hands pretty full. But they are both so sweet-natured and great sleepers and so funny- absolutely the lights of my life, and my heart just wanted another. Gender desire also definitely fueled the...fever. I know two attempts aren’t much, but we said we’d give it a little go, give fate a little chance to intervene, then maybe just try and move on. It may be that time. Anyway, sorry for the ramble, but got another bfn at 11dpo this morning and had to say it to somebody.

Awww craving. While I want you to do what is best for your family...I will sure miss you if you decide to throw in the towel. My DH and I started out saying we wanted loads of kids then after the first we said 2. Now he is back up to 3. Financial things come and go but a family lasts a lifetime. Go on girl...be fruitful and multiply! Besides we don't want to lose our obsessing buddy, lol.

[BeadinMom]

Aww Shell...hope the poor little sweetie is feeling better soon!! That's the worst!! :(

[Praying4Pink]

UGH! I just looked at the calendar...
I hope this month is it for us!!! Next month when I ovulate we'll be at the beach. The exact week. UGH. Way too hard to do with my mother-in-law in the condo with us and the boys running around.
PLEASE, please, PLEASE let me be pregnant right NOW.

Beadin I understand how you feel dear. I just knew I would be O'ing while we were in Texas this time around. Thankfully, we made it home in the nick of time. We were cutting it close...any longer and we would have been in trouble. DH and I sneaked around and DTD in Texas. We just waited until our son went to sleep and did what we had to do. No one was the wiser...there were 13 people in that house by the way. That put a new meaning to "by any means necessary" LOL!

[Shellbelle]

Craving, we would be so sad if you left. My fingers are still crossed for you.

And for you, BeadinMom! Yes, it would be difficult to get anything "accomplished" in that sort of environment. ;)

He's napping, so at least for now he's feeling better. We'll try some naked time when he wakes up. Has anyone tried the diaper rash bath soak stuff? I've seen it at the store but have never bought it. Maybe it's time to try, just to see if it eases his discomfort any. None of my other kids ever had problems like this, so I'm willing to try anything as long as it won't make him worse.

[Praying4Pink]

I am out once again. AF came at cd31 and now it's cd1 again grrrrh!!!

Man Kraizy I'm sorry! But a new start yes? AF sucks and she definitely knows how to ruin a party. Uggh! Well here's to a successful cycle this go round!

[BeadinMom]

LOL Praying!! Loving the "Any means necessary" LOL...
Yes, we'll do what we have to do, but I'm just REALLY hoping it doesn't come to that. Plus, there are outlet malls where we'll be and I was hoping to do a little shopping at Carter's...just can't justify it to myself if I'm not.

[Praying4Pink]

Lassie I definitely did that with my first...went overboard. Bought a slew of gender neutral stuff. You are not crazy! I would love to go to BRU's and buy a little dress for my "little princess" who is not yet in existence. Nothing wrong with being prepared for the future, lol. 10DPO for me tomorrow also Lass but I am not testing. Can't wait to see what you get!!!

Kasey welcome back! It will be over before you know it. Hopefully ending in a BFP!!!

Hey Shellbelle and Beachy! What is new with you ladies?

Well nothing to report today. BB's or what my son likes to call them (bewbies) feel a little sore but not as bad as last month. I don't know if that is a good thing or bad thing. I don't remember them being sore with my first. No additional cramps since the ones I had at 7DPO. At least I have this whole relocation thing to keep me occupied!

[Praying4Pink]

LOL Praying!! Loving the "Any means necessary" LOL...
Yes, we'll do what we have to do, but I'm just REALLY hoping it doesn't come to that. Plus, there are outlet malls where we'll be and I was hoping to do a little shopping at Carter's...just can't justify it to myself if I'm not.

Beadin...I think you can ALWAYS justify shopping at Carter's! You ladies are really making me itch to shop for a little dress :shemademe:

[BeadinMom]

So true P4P!!! Ugh...when I come back with a little pink dress and no baby (boy or girl) to put in it...I'm blaming you guys, so I guess it's only fair you blame us. :)

[Shellbelle]

LOL, Praying4Pink, my oldest ds used to call them "bubbies." Nothing new here, thanks for asking! I actually feel really good and am not having any of my regular "symptoms" from the past two months, except for those ovarian twinges.

I'm watching "A Baby Story" while my 2yo sleeps. Why do I do this to myself? And now you ladies are making me think about stopping at my favorite baby store when I'm in the city this weekend. I won't have any of the kids with me except the baby, and he can usually keep a secret.

[BeadinMom]

Oh but no! I cannot watch A Baby Story if I am NOT pregnant...even 5 minutes after delivery, I have to turn it off. LOL. Always makes me want another baby!!!

[Shellbelle]

I don't care to watch it unless I have baby fever. Which I do. Badly.

[BeadinMom]

I do, too...I think it would be torture to watch it right now. :(

[Praying4Pink]

Ladies I completely concur. By the way...since we are NOT obsessing...I am utterly exhausted today! I got plenty of rest last night but I am literally about to fall asleep at my desk. Hummm?

[BeadinMom]

Ladies I completely concur. By the way...since we are NOT obsessing...I am utterly exhausted today! I got plenty of rest last night but I am literally about to fall asleep at my desk. Hummm?


Sounds like a good sign to me!!! ;)

[Shellbelle]

Ladies I completely concur. By the way...since we are NOT obsessing...I am utterly exhausted today! I got plenty of rest last night but I am literally about to fall asleep at my desk. Hummm?

Sounds like a good sign to me as well!

[Lassie1982]

so sorry kraizy :( your moving house soon aren't you? maybe that thats just the change you need - new house, new environment = new pregnancy :)

cravingsalt *hugs* im so sorry you are feeling so deflated. Just give it a bit of time, i think tensions and emotions run really high with TTC and sometimes it darkens our view. My dh has said before now 'lets just forget it' but that feeling in him only ever lasts a couple of hours. Maybe switch to a lazy, non regimental sway, just enjoy being husband and wife and then if it happens it happens...maybe that will make things easier for you and for DH?
sending you lots of love and hope you smile again soon :)

[Lassie1982]

Ladies I completely concur. By the way...since we are NOT obsessing...I am utterly exhausted today! I got plenty of rest last night but I am literally about to fall asleep at my desk. Hummm?

:fx:

[Lassie1982]

BFNs this morning, of course.
if my temps stay up i will test again on saturday (12dpo) but I'm pretty sure I'm out again.
Never mind - super soy for next month, here i come!

[BeadinMom]

I am not counting you out, girl!! It's still early!!!

[Boymomsrock]

I'm waiting too! But after I o'd I wasn't watching what I'm eating. I figure if it's meant to be then it will, and I won't be trying next month most likely anyway due to us moving so I had a big fat steak while out with some girlfriend. I can't tell you the last time I had a steak! I rarely eat red meat as is! But it was good! Good luck ladies!

[coocoobananas]

Craving this is how I felt month 2. But I told myself I'd try for 3 so I followed through and here I am! I did loosen up a lot during that 3rd try so it's probably a boy but I am glad I wont have to wonder or waiver anymore cause this will be it!!

[kaseybaby]

Sorry Krazy, but new month, fresh try. Lots of dust for you next month!

Craving, I have been trying for over a year. I have my first RE appointment next week. I gave myself a cut off of 18 months from the first date with my RE, and if I am not pregnant I am done. But 2 months when TTC a girl isn't long. Remember you are making yourself less fertile, so maybe cut yourself a little slack and try a few more months. If you are sad that this might be it, then that must mean that you want another baby. :) There is nothing selfish about giving your sons another sibling.

[kaseybaby]

CD 3 and sore boobs. I am not googling but instead obsessing over my chart from when I was pregnant with my DS. I am going to hold out until 12 dpo again to test. I don't even have a test in my house.

[luckylass]

Sorry I haven been on in the last few days ladies, I have had a lot of meetings but am hoping that the next few days are going to being a wave of bfp's to the July 2WW.




Luckylass- any preggo symptoms?


Not an awful lot really except cramping and a lot of egg white/watery cm. Sorry if that is too much info. The only other thing is tingly nipples which I never had on any other pregnancy and have no morning sickness which I suffered from massively last time.

I hope I have worked out the link to my chart, its just I had slow temp rises and my ovulation day was changed a few times and stuff like that so it may be of some use/interest for anyone with the same patterns as me.

237555 Ovulation charts on FertilityFriend.com (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/237555)

[Praying4Pink]

Good Morning Ladies! I am officially 10DPO today and totally obsessing! I'm trying to just tell myself that I am NOT pregnant so that I won't be disappointed.

Things that I am doing to keep myself occupied: reading Fifty Shades part II, working on my homework for next week, thinking about my sway for next month, finding us a bigger house to rent.

Things that I am obsessing about now that I am 10DPO: If the baby has implanted yet (those cramps at 7DPO have really got me curious), why I feel super drained, why I am craving salt, why I am super cranky, if I should design a t-shirt for my son that says big brother to tell the family once I find out.

Ok so that last one was super random but I have thought about it :shrug:

How is everyone else chugging along?

[Shellbelle]

Sorry I haven been on in the last few days ladies, I have had a lot of meetings but am hoping that the next few days are going to being a wave of bfp's to the July 2WW.




Not an awful lot really except cramping and a lot of egg white/watery cm. Sorry if that is too much info. The only other thing is tingly nipples which I never had on any other pregnancy and have no morning sickness which I suffered from massively last time.

I hope I have worked out the link to my chart, its just I had slow temp rises and my ovulation day was changed a few times and stuff like that so it may be of some use/interest for anyone with the same patterns as me.

237555 Ovulation charts on FertilityFriend.com (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/237555)

Its never too much info, lucky. I can't look at your chart right now, but I will when everyone is fed and dressed.

[Shellbelle]

I got a couple of free minutes so I peeked. The link worked and your chart is beautiful, lucky!

[Shellbelle]

Good Morning Ladies! I am officially 10DPO today and totally obsessing! I'm trying to just tell myself that I am NOT pregnant so that I won't be disappointed.

Things that I am doing to keep myself occupied: reading Fifty Shades part II, working on my homework for next week, thinking about my sway for next month, finding us a bigger house to rent.

Things that I am obsessing about now that I am 10DPO: If the baby has implanted yet (those cramps at 7DPO have really got me curious), why I feel super drained, why I am craving salt, why I am super cranky, if I should design a t-shirt for my son that says big brother to tell the family once I find out.

Ok so that last one was super random but I have thought about it :shrug:

How is everyone else chugging along?

I keep trying to remind myself that my chances aren't great this month, but it's hard not to obsess, isn't it. If I had your symptoms it would be super hard. They sound promising!

Chugging along is a good way of putting it. My temps are up a little this morning but it's still too early to get excited about that, especially since its just one day. I'm also really gassy this morning -- my chest and ribs hurt from it -- but I didn't eat anything weird last night. Maybe hormones? It sounds like you're doing pretty well keeping yourself occupied!

[Praying4Pink]

I keep trying to remind myself that my chances aren't great this month, but it's hard not to obsess, isn't it. If I had your symptoms it would be super hard. They sound promising!

Chugging along is a good way of putting it. My temps are up a little this morning but it's still too early to get excited about that, especially since its just one day. I'm also really gassy this morning -- my chest and ribs hurt from it -- but I didn't eat anything weird last night. Maybe hormones? It sounds like you're doing pretty well keeping yourself occupied!

Oh Shellbelle...it is never to early to get excited, lol. The only thing I hate about promising symptoms is that they don't always end up producing what they promise. :rolleyes: I would be very :suprise: if I am pregnant this go round. DH is already getting excited again. I hate disappointing him most of all...

I don't know why we get gassy but I am hoping that it is because WE ARE :pregnant:

[Shellbelle]

Oh Shellbelle...it is never to early to get excited, lol. The only thing I hate about promising symptoms is that they don't always end up producing what they promise. :rolleyes: I would be very :suprise: if I am pregnant this go round. DH is already getting excited again. I hate disappointing him most of all...

I don't know why we get gassy but I am hoping that it is because WE ARE :pregnant:

I love you, P4P. :) I hope we are, too!

[luckylass]

I keep trying to remind myself that my chances aren't great this month, but it's hard not to obsess, isn't it. If I had your symptoms it would be super hard. They sound promising!

Chugging along is a good way of putting it. My temps are up a little this morning but it's still too early to get excited about that, especially since its just one day. I'm also really gassy this morning -- my chest and ribs hurt from it -- but I didn't eat anything weird last night. Maybe hormones? It sounds like you're doing pretty well keeping yourself occupied!


Shellbelle when you expect it least is when it will happen. This was the first month we were really and truely able to try since my miscarriage and I was so sure it would not happen for us I did loads of reading up over the 2WW and went shopping for:

-Saw Palmento
-Vitex
-Crystal light
-ph strips
-rephresh
-new basal thermometer
-negative ion bracelet and car plug in

These wouldn't be readily available in my area in Ireland (I never heard of any of them before last month) so I ordered them all online from the UK and US and they are all arriving now in the last few days after I got my bfp. The only thing is if we are lucky enough for this to be a sticky bean this time and I get past my first 14 weeks I will not need them again so will give them to someone on here. I won't want anything for them and they are all brand new with tamper proof seals still attached so no point wasting the guts of $150 dollars..... lol


Girls I was really gassy and crampy a couple of days before my bfp. I posted here a few times about it I think a bit back. Have fingers and toes crossed for you all.

[Shellbelle]

Thank you so much, Lucky! I'm so thrilled for you, sweetie. Thanks for staying on here with the waiters! :awe:

[Mrs_P]

Hi all

Been lurking here for a while keeping my fingers crossed for you all so thought i'd say hi. Can't believe there aren't anymore bfp's yet come on girls - gives me hope to watch it happening although i feel like i'm stalking you all (find the time between o and af really boring).

Although think i'm coming out in smypathy with a few of you - i keep feeling so tired and crabby and slightly sick at times plus i keep getting this weird metallic taste in my mouth. Can't decide if i'm coming down with something (one of my sons had a bug a week or so ago) or if its hormonal as my cycle has been really weird this month. Keep wondering if maybe i am pregnant (we did have a whoopsie moment but thought it was too far away from o to catch :oops:) but need to get a grip !!!!!!!

[Shellbelle]

Hi Mrs P! How far away from o was it? That metallic taste is a pretty classic symptom. Welcome!

[Shellbelle]

It is 73 degrees in my house. I have all the fans on. And I am burning up! Must have had a little progesterone surge last night. I'm still having o type pains, mainly on my left side, and sometimes they are quite sharp, but that feeling of pressure on that side is constant -- maybe from the soy? Trying not to focus on every little twinge.. I'm only 5 dpo so it makes me feel like I'm obsessing in a crazy way lol.

[luckylass]

Hi Mrs P! How far away from o was it? That metallic taste is a pretty classic symptom. Welcome!

Yep I second that. I had a metallic taste in my mouth on some of my pregnancies before. Fingers crossed it is a good sign for you Mrs_P


Shellbelle the cramping was my main symptom this time round so here's hoping. It is a positive sign at this stage though.

[Mrs_P]

Hi Shellbelle

I think its too far away for be possible we dtd on sunday night but i didn't get my opk+ til friday night - think i o'd sat night so 7 days longer than i think possible. But has been a weird cycle i did ask if anyone else had experienced similar in another thread. Mon morning i had this weird taste in my mouth which has been there on and off since. Occassionally i keep feeling sicky but then it goes. I had period type pains wed (yesterday) morning and lots of cm so thought maybe i got my o date wrong and got a opk+ then and at lunch time but had gone by pm. Had a few more cramping pains today on and off but not as bad.

Don't really think i could be preggo as i wouldn't have symptoms so soon am only 5 days past when i think i o'd, also didn't have any symptoms with my other three until i got a bfp (although i knew with ds3 the minute i saw the opk+ the day after we dtd i'd be pregnant (first try) although as we were getting married 3 days after af was due i wasn't really that focused on what might be) and never had the funny taste thing before. Really strange though tastes metallically and keeps making me feel thirsty even though i'm not. I turn 30 in a month so i think i'm just getting old LOL.

Sounds like you've def got some hormonal things going on though hope you get your bfp i've been watching your attempt (not in some crazy way though!) fingers crossed for you we could do with a few bfp's around here

[BeadinMom]

Good morning ladies!!!
Did my daily test...LOL...and a BFN...although there was an evap line this time...the first time I've ever seen one in person and I freaked out thinking it was positive. Then I pulled the test apart and it was obvious what it was. :(
Oh well...it is only 8dpo (according to one of the systems I'm going by, LOL) so I'll continue my testing :)

Welcome Mrs. P! Hope you're here for good and that your BFP is right around the corner!! :)

[Callmecrazy]

Where is everyone at for dpo?
I'm at 12


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[BeadinMom]

Hey Callmecrazy! :)

I'm either 8, 9 or 10 dpo...depending on which system I'm using I go by.

[Shellbelle]

Mrs P fx for you. Are you temping? That is the only way I know for sure when I o. I'm so glad I am this month, because if I just went by the opks id be going crazy thinking I was late but getting bfns.

Meadin, I got one last month, too, on a blue dye test. And within the read time! I tore apart and held it up to the light before I was sure what it was. Such a let down.

Kim, 5dpo here. When are you testing?

[Mrs_P]

no not this time i tried it my little man last time. I got an opk+ on the usual day but i got a temp drop the day before (neg opk) and four days later neither of which seem to fit with o so didn't bother this time, that and i'd lent my thermometer to a friend whose son was ill and with my littlest i never seem to have a chunk of sleep anyway at the moment he keeps waking up about 2 or 3ish so never asleep that long before i get up

[Callmecrazy]

I think the question is more, when am I not testing??? I ran out yesterday. Lol. All neg so far.


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[Praying4Pink]

It is 73 degrees in my house. I have all the fans on. And I am burning up! Must have had a little progesterone surge last night. I'm still having o type pains, mainly on my left side, and sometimes they are quite sharp, but that feeling of pressure on that side is constant -- maybe from the soy? Trying not to focus on every little twinge.. I'm only 5 dpo so it makes me feel like I'm obsessing in a crazy way lol.

Shellbelle let me tell you it is SO hard trying not to focus on how your body feels. Especially when it normally (as in if we were not ttc) doesn't feel that way. Why is it that our bodies start freaking out and mimicking pregnancy symptoms ONLY when we are ttc? GRRRR!

[Praying4Pink]

Shellbelle the cramping was my main symptom this time round so here's hoping. It is a positive sign at this stage though.

Lucky how many days did you cramp? I had cramping a lot last time and BFN but I only had it at 7DPO this time....come on BFP!!!

[Shellbelle]

I never notice this stuff unless we're ttc. Never. I'm sure it's there, but my mind doesn't dwell on it because it has no significance in a non-ttc cycle. I have been keeping really good notes to help remind myself that signs show up EVERYmonth lol.

[Praying4Pink]

Ok ladies so what just happened to me makes me really want to test but I am holding out!

In our area they have it pretty chilly. I decided to eat lunch outside with my co worker because I wanted to thaw out. I ate my lunch and let me tell you...I felt so dizzy and hot. Now granted it is HOT outside but we were in the shade and I am typically cold by nature. I just felt like the energy had been drained from my body and I felt my head start pounding....it was just a super unwell feeling. (Much like I felt when I was pregnant with my son). But again...not getting my hopes up.

[luckylass]

Lucky how many days did you cramp? I had cramping a lot last time and BFN but I only had it at 7DPO this time....come on BFP!!!

This time from ovulation the whole way through but on ds2 I think I started cramping about 7-8 dpo. I wasn't tracking back the as I am embarrassed to admit until a couple of months ago I knew nothing about ovulation, luteal phases etc and I am 31.:oops:

I really do hope this is your month though.

[Lassie1982]

Temps down today :(

So again, all the things that i put down to possibly pregnancy symptoms were fake!

Good luck to everyone still here - we had better get some more BFP's!!!
:luck:

[Shellbelle]

The way our bodies trick us is so frustrating, Lassie. Wishing you a successful next month!

[Praying4Pink]

Nothing to be embarrassed about Lucky! Many women don't ever HAVE to learn about that kind of stuff. The only reason I know so much is because of IF treatments and such. I'm 31 too by the way :highfive: I remember with my first I only cramped for one day. Praying I am repeating the same trend here...Come on BFP!

[Praying4Pink]

Temps down today :(

So again, all the things that i put down to possibly pregnancy symptoms were fake!

Good luck to everyone still here - we had better get some more BFP's!!!
:luck:

Lassie I really hope it is a fluke! If not, then Yay for a fresh new cycle. Gotta make lemonade right?

[luckylass]

Lassie sorry to hear your temps are doing again. As P4P said hope it's a fluke but if AF is one the way I will be praying you get your BFP in the next few weeks.

P4P hoping your bfp is on its way and you won't have too much cramping.

[Lassie1982]

Thanks girls, you always make me smile.
Yes, here's to next month, hopefully soy will do the trick!
Dh sent me this picture this morning, it helped make me smile 3690


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[BeadinMom]

Aww...sounds like you have a great DH, Lassie :) That is so sweet!!

[Callmecrazy]

Do evap lines show up when you invert the color?


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[BeadinMom]

I don't know. I had one for the first time ever today. I pulled the test apart and I could tell that was what it was. :(

[BeadinMom]

I would totally try though, CMC!! What do you have to lose?

[Callmecrazy]

Well it was a test I took earlier today and left on the bathroom counter. Came back and it was there. It does show up when inverted. Guess I will have to see tomorrow AM


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[BeadinMom]

YAY!!! Sounds like the start of something good! Hope tomorrow is a BLATANT, BIG, FAT ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE!!

[Lassie1982]

Hope this is it CMC!!!!
Do a frer tomorrow morning.
So exciting :cheer:


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[Callmecrazy]

Thank you ladies!!! I will definitely let you know. AF is due sat.


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[BeadinMom]

So. I feel like a total IDIOT.

I've been using natural progesterone cream...not for my luteal phase, but because my hair had been falling out. Not male pattern baldness or anything, just noticing it in the shower a lot...def a lot more than when I'm using the cream. So I asked my doctor if I could use it and he said fine. (I also took progesterone supplements after I got pregnant with my boys because I was low, so I thought this would probably help with that, too.) Anyway, I think he thinks I'm crazy - I don't think he thinks it's going to do much anyway, so he said it was okay.
Having said all that, for the last 3 months, I've been using the cream in my luteal phase. No problems. Then this month I switched my brand name.
I think all the symptoms I'm experiencing are from the stupid cream. I'm tired, frequent urination, diarrhea, cramping, increased BBT, vivid dreams...all from the cream. UGH. I feel like such a dummy and so disappointed. But I still don't understand the dark pink d/c I had that night and the next morning on CD4 & 5.
I guess there's still hope, but I'm afraid my symptoms don't count for anything. :(

[auroara78]

Callmecrazy, when I tested at 9 dpo in the evening, I took the test, and forgot about it, and checked later and it was the faintest second line, I was so sure it was an evap because it was a blue dye test. Took a FRER next day and it was pos :) so fingers crossed!!!

[Callmecrazy]

Callmecrazy, when I tested at 9 dpo in the evening, I took the test, and forgot about it, and checked later and it was the faintest second line, I was so sure it was an evap because it was a blue dye test. Took a FRER next day and it was pos :) so fingers crossed!!!

Thanks for your post! The test I used was the pink dye, I'm hoping that means it's not evap.


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[Lassie1982]

oh beadinmum *hugs*.
Please don't feel like an idiot - you are NOT an idiot, we ALL think the best of any symptom and with hope and anticipation put it down to pregnancy...at least you can put it down to it being the cream, rather then just imagination!

Chin up - don't feel silly - coz you are not!

And hey - you might very well still get that BFP! :fx:

[Mrs_P]

Oh beadin please don't feel silly :hug2: are you sure all the symptoms are a result of the cream did you get anything similar last time? I know its hard not to get your hopes up but you never know a bfp may just surprise you.

When is af due?

And if not at least you'll get to join the August 2WW thread, i really quite like these its a really nice way to get to know everyone and make the time pass plus i feel like everyone else is as crazy as me so am free to obsess all i like :happy:

[Shellbelle]

Oh, Beadin, you're not an idiot. Do you think the brand change is responsible for everything? My fingers are still crossed for you

[Shellbelle]

CMC did you test again? Cant wait to hear!

How is everyone doing today?

6dpo here, and my temp went up a little again. That's all so far today.

[NCBeachyGrl]

Beadin - are you taking your temps? You know it is killing me that I can't see your chart.....LOL!!!!!!!

[Mrs_P]

Still no news from anyone come on girls......

update from me - still got weird metally taste, feel thirsty when not, slightly sick at times and boobs feel strange today?????

But then again not last month, the one before i had a similar thing, period 4 days late and lots of cramping and spotting for a week before af and BFN although that was before i'd found this brill site so wasn't swaying. Not that we have this time was planning to try next month once i'd got all sorted for my sway so this is a sort of whoops moment.

Prob doesn't bode too well for me if i am because i haven't been swaying yet and have worst life style ever.... Really rough time at home - poorly kids with one thing or another, working part time and had lots of stress with my job potentially changing, up til all hours with uni work (i do open uni) for my exams and on top of that was not sleeping as ds3 keeps waking me up at 2 every morning so tired and very stressed. On top of all of that pretty much been addicted to chocolate digestives and diet coke (for the sugar to keep me awake) really bad diet and over weight. Also did not do fr or abstrain and dtd 6 to 7 days before suspected o (boy zone) amazed if i've gotten pg at all and prob 0 chance of my dd if i have sorry to vent

[auroara78]

We need an update from BeadinMom!

[BeadinMom]

Hi ladies,
Thank you so much for making me feel better. This sucks. I can't even stop the cream to see if it continues because if I am, that can cause problems.
I took another test this morning and a BFN and since I got an evap line yesterday, I wasted another test, so now I'm out of tests (except for my early clear blue which I'm saving) According to FF, I'm only 8 dpo (the other system I'm using says 9) so it's still early, but it's also early to have all the symptoms I'm having, I would think.
(Although the ebay seller says he sent my tests on the 17th so they should be here soon...good gracious I am addicted, LOL!)

My temp did dip a little this morning, but my youngest decided to come into my bedroom at 4:45 this morning, so I took my temp then and used the conversion thing. It doesn't seem like a good thing though and it probably means I'm not.

I am so glad I found this place...not just for all the amazing info from Atomic, but also for the love and support of the ladies here. You are all too sweet. Thank you. ♥



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[auroara78]

We're going to see this thru, Beadinmom, and make sure one day you are knocked up! :rofl:

I still have hope for you tho that this is your month, but if you keep trying, we'll be here stalking and supporting you!

[BeadinMom]

Aww Auroara, you are too sweet!! LOL...thank you SO MUCH!! :kissy:

[NCBeachyGrl]

Thanks for sharing your chart!! I really think it is looking good for you! How in the world could you let yourself run out of tests? You need to make a dollar store run lady!

[BeadinMom]

You think so, NC? Even with the dip this morning? (Darn kid...I threatened his life if he ever interrupts my sleep again, LOL)

I sooo want to make a Dollar store run, but the weather sucks right now. We're getting pummeled. If it lets up though...we are definitely making a trip. And since it's the dollar store, I'll let the boys buy whatever they want and they won't even notice what I'm purchasing. LOL.

[NCBeachyGrl]

I'm not the greatest with chart reading....but, I like dips as long as they go back up :bigsmile:

[NCBeachyGrl]

And...I think your chart looks a little different this month than last. That's always good!!

[BeadinMom]

Thanks NC! :)

[BeadinMom]

Cause I needed something else to obsess over... LOL

Pregnant! - TCOYF (http://www.tcoyf.com/media/g/pregnant/default.aspx)

[Mrs_P]

Loving this site so much but seem to keep spending all night in tears reading other peoples posts don't know whats got into me.

Beadin when is af due 8dpo is still really early, do you know when you got a bfp with your others

[NCBeachyGrl]

Cause I needed something else to obsess over... LOL

Pregnant! - TCOYF (http://www.tcoyf.com/media/g/pregnant/default.aspx)

Beadin - did you know that FF also has a thing where you can find charts like yours but sort according to key word (pregnant). I totally obsessed over that!!!

[BeadinMom]

I don't remember with my boys, but I'm pretty sure it was like 5 days before AF was due...which would be Sunday, I think.
I wish this was easier. That there was some easy answer. I HATE the waiting.

Mrs. P. being emotional is a VERY good sign! ;) Crossing my fingers your waiting is almost over!

[BeadinMom]

NC, I knew you could look at pregnant charts...I didn't know they looked like YOURS!!! lol...totally going to obsess there now!!! Thanks!!! :)

[BeadinMom]

Okay, I hope I don't get into trouble for this, but on IG...in the ultrasound forum, a woman posted a picture of what her husband says he saw during her ultrasound. He DREW IT. It is HILARIOUS!!
The title of the thread is "Didn't find out at 20 wk u/s. Have some clues though, what do you think?"

[fish2012]

So down today. Had a big heart-to-heart with hubby yesterday and if I'm not preggo this cycle we may just call it a day. He'll go more but do I really want to push him? Probably not. We had our misgivings about having a third- financially it would be hard, but do-able; things would just be really tight with daycare in the beginning since we both work full-time. Time and energy-wise, I knew it would also be a little stretch because with a mama’s boy two-year old and a developmentally delayed (possibly mildly autistic) three-year old we already have our hands pretty full. But they are both so sweet-natured and great sleepers and so funny- absolutely the lights of my life, and my heart just wanted another. Gender desire also definitely fueled the...fever. I know two attempts aren’t much, but we said we’d give it a little go, give fate a little chance to intervene, then maybe just try and move on. It may be that time. Anyway, sorry for the ramble, but got another bfn at 11dpo this morning and had to say it to somebody.

craving big decison i have been wondering simular... i seem to remember we're simular ages so still have plenty of time to wait and give it a go in a couple of years......age sways pink ;-0

[fish2012]

hi all can't even read my own chart ;-0 opks gone negative and temp up and stayed same for two days (does that indicated ovulation?!) hope so as we did last attempt last nite......when shall i start testing....my luthal phase if usually 10 days

[Praying4Pink]

OMG Ladies we are going mad with this waiting, lol. So today I am 11DPO and I started cramping again this am. I don't think it is a good sign. AF is due on Tuesday and I am burning up waiting to test. I feel like AF is going to come at any moment so IDK....With my son I only felt that way for one day. I didn't even realize I was pregnant until I remembered I had missed my period.

My friend who is pregnant with twins says she cramped after she found out she was pregnant and I did too but before af doesn't seem like a good sign :nono:

So is everyone else still waiting?

[BeadinMom]

Still waiting...
And out of tests now. According to FF, I'm 8 dpo. (That hasn't stopped me from testing every day this week though, LOL)

[Callmecrazy]

Lots or hugs and baby dust to you all!!
Still bfn for me. I'm waiting for af.


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[BeadinMom]

CMC...you're still not out, girlfriend! And if you are, then that just means you're one step closer in your journey for next month! :)

[Callmecrazy]

Thanks Beadin :)
I'm already arranging DH to be home. And I'm thinking of ordering some cassava root. Shhhhh ;)


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[Lassie1982]

sorry cmc :(
But it still might be your month!

whats cassava root??

[BeadinMom]

I'm wondering what cassava root is, too! And do I need some? LOL

[Shellbelle]

How is everyone this morning? Any testers?

7dpo today and time has started to drag. I guess it's because most of my kids aren't home. I need to keep busy so I don't go crazy!

[Praying4Pink]

Caved and tested...BFN...Sigh...

[BeadinMom]

Caved and tested...BFN...Sigh...


Me, too...and a BFN for me, too.

I woke the kids up early (the weather is supposed to be bad here later) and drug them to the dollar store with me. The same chick that was working the other day was there this morning. LOL. I'm sure she thinks I'm nuts. I've now bought a total of 12 tests in just a few days.
I really think I'm out. :(

[Shellbelle]

Me three... And another bfn.

[BeadinMom]

Sorry Shell :( That sucks.

I did make myself feel a little bit better this morning by going over my plan for next month. I think we're going to decrease our frequent release and drop the antihistamines. I have a calendar that I write everything in pencil in. It's really helped keep me focused and given me something to look forward to.

[Shellbelle]

For those who are still obsessing...

Early Pregnancy Symptoms and TTC Success Stories! (http://www.twoweekwait.com/bfpsymptoms/dpo/)

[Mrs_P]

Hi P4P i been cramping the morning the last day or so as well as some cramping about 3-4dpo feels like af is coming but then goes away. Still really tired all the time, grumpy for no reason and still got funny metal taste in my mouth, very emotional and feeling slightly sick at times.

You never know i remember getting a lot of cramping with one of my others - kept worrying i'd miscarry it was that bad but he was fine, is nearly 2 now so fingers crossed for you x

Still early days for you to too beadin your the same dpo as me i only tested once the other day bfn but am getting funny symptoms (tests are £15 at local shop :omg: so keeping my last one for an emergency). With my others i didn't get a proper bfp til af date (think i got a slight a day before with ds2).

Although with ds1 i didn't know i was pregnant complete surprise (we'd only just brought our house the month before). A friend finally convinced me to test as i'd been feeling a bit odd (still getting af although really light and only a weekend of morning sickness i thought was sunstroke; young and naive). I'm probably the only person ever to fail a pregnancy test!!!! The test gave a - for bfn, a + for bfp i got a | not once but twice much to the amuzement of my friend - turns out i was that far along the test couldn't cope

[myGirl]

Mrs. P, I'm super grumpy too... My DH keeps saying its because AF is on the way.. Grrrrrrr.

So funny about your PG test tho, don't you wish we could get PG without realizing it and skip all this ttc stuff? I do! My first PG was s surprise too and I knew something was up but the test I took came back BFN (even after missing AF). I didn't get a BFP until a week later. I remember coming out of the bathroom and telling DH "But I don't know how to take care of a baby!" We had only been married 6 mos.

[BeadinMom]

I'm pathetic. Not only did I use my new dollar store tests I bought today, but as soon as the mail came, I tore open my package of 10miu tests. lol. BFN. :(

You ladies and your stories about your first BFPs are hysterical :) I needed a laugh today! Thanks :)

[NCBeachyGrl]

DH and I had only been married for 2 months and I remember it was just me and the dog when I first POAS (the addiction started there) and I used 2 out of the 3 tests. I literally cried for like an hour and when DH walked in from work I spilled my guts that I was pregnant. He made me take the 3rd test and then call the # on the back to double check it was right. LOL!!!!!

Beadin - glad to hear your tests showed up!! Sorry about the BFN, but it is still early! I didn't get mine with DS2 until 13 DPO!

[BeadinMom]

LOL!!! Love it, NC!!!

For DS2, my DH was sleeping in a separate bedroom...I was in the master bed with DS1 and he had to work. So one night we had terrible weather and lost power. I couldn't sleep and I couldn't take it anymore, so I poas. And it was positive. I was so excited and shocked, I went down to DH's room with a flashlight and my stick. LOL. I threw open the door, shoved the stick and flashlight in his face and said, "IS THIS TWO LINES?" I'm lucky I didn't give him a heart attack. lol. He squinted at it with one eye and said, "Well, if I wanted to believe it was one line I don't think I could."

[BeadinMom]

I'm not even sure how I got pregnant with him sleeping down the hall...LOL.

[NCBeachyGrl]

That is too funny!!!!! I love these stories too!!!

[Praying4Pink]

I am :rofl: at you ladies! Boy you gals sure know how to cheer a girl up! Those stories were hilarious. I am just going to spend the rest of my wait concentrating on my plan for the next cycle. Man this is getting old...I really hope this doesn't take us another 16 months :hair:

[Callmecrazy]

Well I'm out of tests (probably better for me) and now out of town. But no AF!


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[Mrs_P]

Hi myGirl those DH's they never do know when to keep schtum do they, grrrr!!!

If we are pg this month it is without realising :suprise: we only dtd once this month (7 days before o) am still planning out attempt - whoops

Beadin hang in there although it feels like an eternity its still early days and at least now your tests have arrived you won't have to face the girl at the store again LOL :fx: for you

Lovin the stories too ladies needed a good laugh x

[Callmecrazy]

Cassava root explanation
www.foreverblessedtwins.com/


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[BeadinMom]

Cassava root explanation
Cassava for Twins | How to Have Twins Naturally (http://www.foreverblessedtwins.com/)


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Wow...very interesting!!! lol...my DH would freak out. I think twins would be awesome!

[auroara78]

Love these stories, they are so awesome!

For DS1, my period was two and a half weeks late and while the thought did occur to me that I may have been pregnant, I didn't remember us having sex that month (Jan 07) so I kept dismissing it, saying 'OK you're not the Virgin Mary, you don't get pregnant' from just nowhere! Then I had to go to my eye doctor for my annual exam and on the sheet it specifically asked "are you pregnant?" I checked "No" but it bothered me the whole day, that I might have lied on my exam eye, lol. So it was still bothering me so much that later that night, I pulled open the lower bathroom counters and dug around in all my junk for a spare pregnancy test. We had a preg. scare the previous year, and I was praying that I had one test leftover, because after the scare (I ended up buying like 10 tests, all BFNs, but really thought I was pregnant) I was hell-bent never to go testing crazy again.

So anyway, I found one test leftover, frantically ripped open the packaging, and tried to pee. Well, I couldn't. I was pee shy. So after 15 or 20 mins in the bathroom trying to reassure my pee to come, (I had to promise it I wasn't pregnant!) finally it started and as I was still peeing the test went positive!

The next thing I remember was rushing out of the bathroom to the living room, thrusting the stick in my DH's face and saying "LOOK!"

He took one look at the test and said, "Don't the lines have the same color?" The test line was much darker than the reference line, LOL.

I told him "no" that it was def. pos. He said "Well, let's go to Kroger, I need beer now and I want to get one of those tests that actually say it in plain English."

DH later admitted that he thinks he may gotten me awake in the middle of night and had sex with me. I asked if I had been awake, and he said he couldn't remember~ Lovely to get pregnant when you may not have been awake~ in any case, I don't remember DS1's conception at all, just that I might have been sleeping through it. DH swears he pulled out in time! (but obviously....LOL)

[Mrs_P]

Lovely to get pregnant when you may not have been awake~ in any case, I don't remember DS1's conception at all, just that I might have been sleeping through it. DH swears he pulled out in time! (but obviously....LOL)

:omg: what a funny story well at least he couldn't blame you lol

[BeadinMom]

LOL!!! Auroara, I love that story!!

[BeadinMom]

Well ladies, I really think I'm out.
It's 10:30p here and I just cleaned the downstairs bathroom and kitchen sink like we were selling our house tomorrow. hehe..
It's my week before AF nesting. UGH.

[Lassie1982]

AF's here in full force! And 2 days early...
I suppose one thing that i am lucky about and thankful for is regular short cycles - so my waiting time is minimal, it must be so hard for those with 30+ cycle lengths
So I'm on CD1.
Will keep an eye on this thread though because i want to see your BFP's!
Come on girls - this is another super quiet month - you need to ramp it up!
:luck:

[Mrs_P]

its official i am a poas addict

i know i said i only had one test left and was going to wait til closer to af but i caved this morning. test said 50% chance of being right at this stage (vs 80% if i'd waited til tomorrow) but i caved - BFN and serves me right now i'm really cross with myself

hope your all ok getting near to the end this month now anyway so at least the waiting will soon be over.

Lassie i'm sorry about your BFN fingers crossed for next month hun x

[ynwa]

Hi ladies I am joining you today at 1 dpo,yay,I am happy with how things went this month,apart from my diet,(Dh birthday = birthday cake)anyone due to test?so do we still only have 1 bfp this month???

[BeadinMom]

Lassie, sorry about AF.
I'll be right behind you. I just wish mine would get here sooner so I could start on my next attempt sooner. Ugh. We'll be at the beach the exact days I'm ovulating next month. This is going to be a real juggle. I hope it relaxes me enough that it helps...I really want a baby.
Good luck to the rest of you ladies...I'll be watching for your BFPs!! Xx

[Shellbelle]

I'm so sad that we have so many bfns this month. :( Heres to lots of bfps in August!

8dpo here. Really sore bbs and woke up burning up and sweating at night, which I haven't done since I was pg with my 2yo. If my body is faking me out im going to be so dissappointed! Didn't test this morning but I will again tomorrow.

[Praying4Pink]

Sorry Lassie...:hugs: But alas there is a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow right? At least you are back in baby making mode and you know the outcome. I hate this feeling pregnant and seeing negatives. I just want this wait to be done already.

Well I am 13DPO and I definitely should have gotten a positive by now. AF is due Tuesday so I am just waiting on her arrival. Since I am a lazy swayer...this month I am going to skip breakfast to favor low blood sugar. Keep up with the Crystal Light for both myself and DH. I am going to add baby asprin and soy isoflavones. I seriously thought about cassava but after reading a blog from a friend of mine who was dealing with IF issues I decided against it. Not that she took it or anything but she became pregnant with twins. One was born still and the other was on a ventilator...she ended up passing shortly after a year. I know that twins can be a magical thing but that is one thing I would not try to force. If twins are meant for us then great but I won't be upping my chances with this one...

Oh and I may even favor my CM a bit with Robitussin. I know that is a boy sway move BUT we are swaying with past IF issues so I have to be cautious about certain things IF I want to be pregnant. I remember atomic once said...a sway is for nothing if you can't get pregnant (or something like that).

On another note...we are moving to a bigger house. We are renters but we found a place closer to where we work and our church and family so we are moving....like soon...like in a month, lol.

[Praying4Pink]

I'm so sad that we have so many bfns this month. :( Heres to lots of bfps in August!

8dpo here. Really sore bbs and woke up burning up and sweating at night, which I haven't done since I was pg with my 2yo. If my body is faking me out im going to be so dissappointed! Didn't test this morning but I will again tomorrow.

Shellbelle I have sore boobs too but more on the side. I remember distinctively that my boobs were sore in the armpit area with my first and they are sore there again but unfortunately I keep getting dang negatives on the hpt's. I feel disappointed too that I am having all these symptoms and nothing to show for them. Sigh...

[Shellbelle]

Shellbelle I have sore boobs too but more on the side. I remember distinctively that my boobs were sore in the armpit area with my first and they are sore there again but unfortunately I keep getting dang negatives on the hpt's. I feel disappointed too that I am having all these symptoms and nothing to show for them. Sigh...

Yes, it's that under the arms feeling, especially on the left side. Your plan for next month sounds great!

[Callmecrazy]

No AF for me should have started yesterday have not tested again yet.
Really not feeling well this morning very nauseous.


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[Mrs_P]

Hi CMC thats great news - hopefully our second BFP of the month x

[BeadinMom]

Crossing fingers for you ladies! And for those of us with BFNs...see you in August!! ;) Xx

[Mrs_P]

oh no beadin don't give up yet it ain't over til its over my fingers are still crossed for you. CMC was out the other day and she's our second BFP you never know x

[fish2012]

still waiting ;-( been to a wedding yesterday and eaten too much drunk too much and generally wondering if i can do another month.......
never really sure when i o but think i'm 3or 4 dpo today....cycle normally 25 days so 6 days of waiting might try not to start testing at 5dpo this month :suprise:


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[fish2012]

No AF for me should have started yesterday have not tested again yet.
Really not feeling well this morning very nauseous.


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:fx:

pretty poor show last month so surley must be another BFP or two up for grabs!!

[Praying4Pink]

Yes, it's that under the arms feeling, especially on the left side. Your plan for next month sounds great!

Thanks Shellbelle! I was kind of hoping there wouldn't be a next month...YKWIM? But if so, so be it. I'm just kind of feeling down and anxious because I don't want a repeat of DS#1. Come on Shellebelle bring one home for the both of us honey!

[Praying4Pink]

Crossing fingers for you ladies! And for those of us with BFNs...see you in August!! ;) Xx

Beadin I guess I will be joining in August...

[BeadinMom]

Beadin I guess I will be joining in August...

At least we'll be in good company, P4P..:bighug:

[Shellbelle]

Thanks Shellbelle! I was kind of hoping there wouldn't be a next month...YKWIM? But if so, so be it. I'm just kind of feeling down and anxious because I don't want a repeat of DS#1. Come on Shellebelle bring one home for the both of us honey!

Oh, I totally know. I'm trying not to think about "next month" yet because it makes me cry. I didnt test today because I just cant bear to see that stark white test. I really, really thought this was your month, sweetie -- you and Beadin both.

The last part of your post made me lol! I'm givin' her all she's got, P4P!

[BeadinMom]

Even though I'm pretty positive I'm out, I'm still stalking this page waiting for the BFPs!! :)

[cravingsalt]

Hi ladies! Sorry for being MIA. The witch got me and I've been in a bit of a funk; we're not going to try anymore for now, maybe for good. Hubby took back the "now or never" (which I realized was making my slightly obsessive) and we decided to take 6 months to get our (my?) mind around whether we really should go for a third or whether we should count our blessings at two and move forward. I realized I was spending too much time longing for a girl and had to stop myself and look at my two amazing boys and honestly ask myself if I'm trying for the right reasons. I always dodged the question, even just mentally when just asking myself in my bed at night, whether I wanted another child or if I just wanted a girl. I realized that I totally rushed into #2 (because of gender desire) and while I'm so glad they're close now, it probably would've been nice to enjoy my time with just #1 without trying to fill a void of some sort. I realized that I may be doing it again. I know that I've only been on these boards a few months but my mind has been racked with gender desire for much longer. In the next six months I am going to try not to think about boy vs girl or even about having another, but just enjoy my two little ones and get some perspective. I'll have to see if the baby fever creeps back in. When/if it does, I'll know I am trying for the right reasons, and because it's good for everyone, not just me. I have to tell you as disappointing as it was to have bfn and tear myself away from the excitement and anticipation of ttc, I am at peace when I look at my guys. If I want to have GD let go of me I'm going to have to let go of it. And if I come back, it'll be for the right reasons.

Sorry for the long rambling post, but I wanted to check in, especially with you gals in the 2ww, before I left for a while. You've all been super supportive and wonderful, and it's so nice to meet people who are so generous and positive. I wish you all the bfp's and genders you dream of! I know they're coming.

[Shellbelle]

I'm so glad you posted, because I was beginning to worry about you. We'll miss you so much here! I know this had to be a tough decision for you. Thankful that you've found some peace, and praying that you'll find what's right for all of you.

[BeadinMom]

Craving, I've been wondering about you...
I totally understand what you're saying...it's a part of why I waited so long to try to have another baby. I wanted to enjoy my boys and I can honestly say, I truly have. It's taken me 7 yrs, but I'm ready for a baby again.
I think it's great that you and your DH are on the same page now and you don't feel rushed into anything. That's kind of what my DH and I went through...I was ready, but he wasn't...and now we're at a point where we're both sooooo ready.
I wish you all the very best and I hope that I come back here later....at least after I've conceived (unless you change your mind next month...lol) and watch your journey. :) I'm so glad we met here and I hope you keep in touch!! XX

[Lassie1982]

hugs craving - I've been thinking of you too..
I'm sorry for how you are feeling :( And I'm sorry we won't be seeing you around - but I understand where you are coming from.
I wish you every strength, matters of the heart and soul are never easy but you and hubby will get through it and you'll be stronger at the other end.
Really hope you will keep in touch, been great getting to know you - you have been a real inspiration to me and the girls here
All the best xo

[Praying4Pink]

At least we'll be in good company, P4P..:bighug:

So true Beadin! I'm glad that I have such great support in you ladies!

[Praying4Pink]

Oh, I totally know. I'm trying not to think about "next month" yet because it makes me cry. I didnt test today because I just cant bear to see that stark white test. I really, really thought this was your month, sweetie -- you and Beadin both.

The last part of your post made me lol! I'm givin' her all she's got, P4P!

Shellbelle you are super early honey so you still have tons of hope! It is super hard but you shouldn't even worry about a "next month". You are going to get that BFP!!! If it makes you feel any better, my friend didn't get her BFP until 3 days before AF was due and she was pregnant with TWO babies!!!

[Shellbelle]

Oh thank you so much for that story, P4P! I posted on the other thread that I got two bfns this morning and felt really low, and then smelled the dog bed and threw up. I never had morning sickness before a bfp, though, even with my first where I had hyperemesis. But my breasts really hurt and I am exhausted and hot. If my body is faking me out I'm about to come down with something.

[Praying4Pink]

Craving we will certainly miss you around here. I totally get what you are saying and trust me I have been thinking about the same thing recently. With my good friend being pregnant again and me wanting to experience the pregnancy with her and wanting a girl and everyone asking us when are we going to give my son another sibling and...the list goes on...I just wonder if I am doing it because I do want another baby or because of the pressure.

All I know is that I almost cried when I saw the spotting this morning and regardless of the reasons I do want to have another baby. So we will continue to try until it happens and I will continue to sway (although lazily) and I will be completely happy and blessed regardless of what gender I receive...But I do want a girl, lol.

So yeah pretty sure I am out :sad:

[Shellbelle]

I need to remind myself that I have never gotten a bfp till later. Unless my lp has lengthened some, af is due on Thursday, and I usually start spotting at 10dpo (tomorrow) so we'll know in a few days either way.

Having some weird heaviness in my lower abdomen and mild cramping now. I hope that's a good sign.

[Praying4Pink]

Oh thank you so much for that story, P4P! I posted on the other thread that I got two bfns this morning and felt really low, and then smelled the dog bed and threw up. I never had morning sickness before a bfp, though, even with my first where I had hyperemesis. But my breasts really hurt and I am exhausted and hot. If my body is faking me out I'm about to come down with something.

:pray: for your BFP Shellbelle!!!!

[Shellbelle]

Craving we will certainly miss you around here. I totally get what you are saying and trust me I have been thinking about the same thing recently. With my good friend being pregnant again and me wanting to experience the pregnancy with her and wanting a girl and everyone asking us when are we going to give my son another sibling and...the list goes on...I just wonder if I am doing it because I do want another baby or because of the pressure.

All I know is that I almost cried when I saw the spotting this morning and regardless of the reasons I do want to have another baby. So we will continue to try until it happens and I will continue to sway (although lazily) and I will be completely happy and blessed regardless of what gender I receive...But I do want a girl, lol.

So yeah pretty sure I am out :sad:

Hugs to you, sweetie. You're not out till she's here in full force.

[Shellbelle]

:pray: for your BFP Shellbelle!!!!

Thank you so much! XOXO

[auroara78]

cravingsalt, just wanted to say that I sitll hope you TTC at some point and get your lovely pink bundle! I feel like if you are meant to have a 3rd, your heart won't be denied, and you will go back for another baby. I too haggled my DH to try for a 2nd fast after the 1st but it took 3 and half years because we really were in a spot with our jobs. DS2 happened anyway (we weren't trying, he wanted me to finish grad school first) and my first thought was "this is happening at rotten timing, it must be my girl." Well he's all boy, but that spurred me to find this group of ladies, and I am so grateful I found these awesome ladies to share some time and stories with :)

hugs, I really do hope you come back when you and your DH are ready!

[BeadinMom]

Shell...crossing fingers & toes for you!!!

[Callmecrazy]

Cravingsalt - :( it will happen when you least expect it. Maybe taking a break is just what your mind and body need.

Who's still here? Im at 16 dpo. No signs of AF. Weird. I still haven't tested again yet. I will probably do so tonight.


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[Shellbelle]

BeadinMom, thank you!

Callmecrazy, test! :)

[suregena]

I'm going to stick my nose in here but I'm still not 100% sure I ovulated yet, though current signs are pointing to a possible yes... so just waiting for crosshairs to show on FF to feel more confirmed in when I think I did.

[Shellbelle]

Praying for another high temp, suregena!

[Mrs_P]

Come on CMC keeping us in suspense - have you tested yet?

Think i may be out keeping period pains last 24 hours although bbs still feel strange

[Lassie1982]

OMG CMC - how have you resisted the urge to test!!!!!
YOu must be pregnant!!!

[ynwa]

Cmc go test:.)

[Callmecrazy]

AF just showed. I'm moving on to August


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[fish2012]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeellllllllllllllllloooooooooooooooooo oo

Anyone else still waiting with me.....?

[Shellbelle]

Callmecrazy, that stinks. :( Fx for August!


Fish, I'm still here. 9dpo.

[Lassie1982]

Ergh :( sorry cmc.
I'll see you in the August 2ww


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[ynwa]

Cmc that sucks!
Fx for next month:.)

[myGirl]

Sorry for all the BFNs :(

Add me to the list. BFN and AF is starting... on to August!

Good luck Suregena and Fish and everyone else!

[Callmecrazy]

Well, AF is not full force. Just the same type bleeding I had with ds2. Im waiting one more day until I decide for sure.


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[suregena]

I've got crosshairs - yay! I'm officially in the 2ww! I'm so glad we ended up deciding to BD the morning my O is now supposedly to have happened - phew!

[Shellbelle]

Bfn and light brown cm, which happens every month. Ugh. :(

[Chessika]

Same her. 10dpo and already spotting, like every month.

[auroara78]

sorry about all the BFNs ladies :(

but glad you got crosshairs and are in the 2WW suregena!

[Praying4Pink]

AF just showed. I'm moving on to August


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Sorry CMC :hug2:

[Praying4Pink]

And also for me....pink spotting turned to AF full on by 6pm yesterday...right as I was changing to take my son to swim class. Grrrr! Oh well, I knew I was out days ago. On to the next cycle.

[NCBeachyGrl]

Sorry for all the BFNs!!!!! Where are the BFPs??????