November thread for all swaying BLUE xxxxx

[luvalittleman]

I know it is confusing, but believe it or not Atomic has an essay out there for almost every question you can ask!

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ttc-girl-best-practices/2728-abstaining-frequent-release-mixing-cutoff-o-12-a.html

Thanks Anchor. I've just read this but it seems to be for girl sway. Is there one for a boy sway do you know?

[Cass]

Thanks Anchor! :happy:

[luvalittleman]

When we conceived our girls, we DTD most days during the month of attempt. We got pregnant the first month of trying each time.

So when we did our first attempt last week, we waited for our positive OPK then did an attempt that evening, tried in the morning (but got interrupted by our girls!) and then another attempt the next evening. I am really happy with our timing as it is the opposite to what we did with the girls. Now, just I just have my fingers crossed for a BFP in a couple of weeks!

See when I conceived DD2, we DTD after +OPK. With DD3 we DTD within the same window given the strong O pains I had the day after. I feel like I have conceived at least 2 of my 3 girls within that 24 hour window.... My first daughter was a honeymoon conception so lots of BD'ing. Is there any studies, etc...that support timing at all out there?

[The Anchor]

Here ya go...the jelly bean factor lays it all out for you.

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/gender-swaying-discussion-ttc-boy-girl-home-swaying-info/5636-frequency-bd-pink-blue.html

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/gender-swaying-discussion-ttc-boy-girl-home-swaying-info/10156-jellybean-factory-%96-understanding-sperm-count-frequency.html

[The Anchor]

See when I conceived DD2, we DTD after +OPK. With DD3 we DTD within the same window given the strong O pains I had the day after. I feel like I have conceived at least 2 of my 3 girls within that 24 hour window.... My first daughter was a honeymoon conception so lots of BD'ing. Is there any studies, etc...that support timing at all out there?

Not really, the whole Shettles theory is all but dead, here is an essay on how timing DOESN'T sway...

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/gender-swaying-discussion-ttc-boy-girl-home-swaying-info/7691-trouble-timing.html

[minimatron]

I Dtd all through with my girls.... But I was always on a quest to loose weight.... That's my difference on this attempt. I've put on a few kgs with eating good food and doing weights. Although I'm done with putting on weight so I hope that on 2 weeks I get a bfp.

[Cinss]

It's hard to find the most current information on here. Thanks Cinss and Dloui.
The reason I thought to try the other way was because I only get a positive OPK for half a day and last months chart shows temp spike on day of OPK. That means I am only going to get in 1 attempt on O day.
Also, I thought sperm take a day or two to replenish. So without starting a minimum of 3 days before, I can't see how 3 attempts in even a 24 hour period is going to generate more sperm. I'm back to being confused again...

Its totally fine if you want to try O-4, O-2 and O :) Yes it is true it does take a day or 2 for the sperm to replenish fully, that is why we were all over this timing method, we thought get a whole load up there then 2 days later another whole load, and then on O day another one. But we dont know if half or 3/4 or 97% of the sperm from the O-4 day survive inside, and according to Shettles that is how you get a girl (but dont worry about that Shettles was wrong) So now with the new timing method the thought is get a whole load up there waiting, then a not so full load but its still enough to make it more iykwim, and then another smaller load just like the icing on the cake.

I also got my temp rise the day after my +opk so i understand what you mean, you cant really wait for the +, so in your case you should try to predict O day and get the 3 attempts in the day before. I think the most important thing to remember is that you are aiming for a BFP, the diet and supps and exercise are what will sway for you, but in order for your sway to work you need to get pregnant, so DTD however you want really just dont do frequent release for more than 7 days in a row (which is what the girl swayers do) You may think Why on earth would i do that... well it has happened before where one lady was trying to DTD for the 3 days leading up to O, and she didnt O when she thought she would and got very close to doing FR for 7 days, she didnt get pg then and is currently on a break from ttc atm, but just a heads up, strange things can happen :)

[afy]

That's a really good explanation cinns.. Something strange happened with me I'm not sure if its possible AF started on 15 November and I've been taken opks the clearblue ones and today is my cycle day 12 I believe (is cycle day 1 classed as the day you come on your period??) I got a smiley today already .. And I have been getting quite alot period cramping all afternoon and still some now and slight pain from left ovary side.. I also had a very small amount of EWCM but not alot and when I was asleep and this morning i was extremely hot I don't know if that was my temp rising, I don't take my temp with the basal thermometer though just something I had noticed .. It's my first time tracking ovulation, so that's why I'm quite confused but I missed a day or 2 where I Didn't take a O test I'm not sure if that was false reading but I'm getting all the ovulation symptoms if that's what you wana call them lol

[Cinss]

afy yes CD1 is the day you start your period. I would suggest you enter all your data on the Fertility Friend website while you are practicing getting to know your cycles, and get a thermometer, they are not expensive and such a great ttc tool. I know FF looks a bit daunting at first but its easy to use once you get to know it, and then if something comes up that you are not sure about, we can take a look if you link us. And it is really priceless to be able to go back and look at previous cycles.

[afy]

Thank you yes I tried to chart it on FF but it was asking me fr my temp etc I didn't have that Info so I left it lol. Yes I did invest in one but never got round to chartin my temp down! I will get back on to that.. That's why I'm purposely waiting to TTC as I'm not familiar with my cycle so need to familiarize my self.. Although I know my cervix has slightly opened up than before! So I'm pretty sure Iam ovulating .. Do we need to have our temp result to chart all the info on FF?

[Cinss]

afy, no you can enter as much or as little info as you want on there, you dont need temps, but it is the only thing that actually let you know O has happened. Even just putting in CM, CP, OPK can give you a good picture of your cycle :)

[afy]

Ohhh right so how do you tell with the thermometer that O has already taken place does it need to show a certain number??
Ill try filling in the info without my temp tonight and see what it shows me! Would you be able to take a look at it please?

[Cinss]

Ohhh right so how do you tell with the thermometer that O has already taken place does it need to show a certain number??
Ill try filling in the info without my temp tonight and see what it shows me! Would you be able to take a look at it please?

Well you have a dramatic rise in temp after you have ovulated, so on the chart it is a huge jump up. There are tutorials on FF and you can look through other peoples charts to get a gist of what happens, its really great, and of course we would love to take a peek, you just share it by copying the BBcode like this

http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/3061e7/thumb.png
My Ovulation Chart (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/3061e7)

[afy]

I definitely will try putting my info in you guys can have a peak so with the opks they just tell you when O may take place but don't tell us when it has stopped? For eg. We could still be ovulating but put opks may not show this??

[Cinss]

Thats right OPKs just let you know ovulation is about to happen, and then the temps let you know its over

[afy]

Wow lol it's alot to be learning but I completely understand ! Bare with me whilst I try to get hold of the BBT I did have one but think DD threw it somewhere lol. Thanks so so much cinns! Xx

[minimatron]

Ok so I only got one smiley face yesterday at 1230 and have tested negative since. Today negative too. I had cramping yesterday and this morning. I can't tell what my cm is doing as there's so much semen mixed in... So my question is, we Dtd last night, then this morning...do we do one more tonight?

[dloui128]

Ok so I only got one smiley face yesterday at 1230 and have tested negative since. Today negative too. I had cramping yesterday and this morning. I can't tell what my cm is doing as there's so much semen mixed in... So my question is, we Dtd last night, then this morning...do we do one more tonight?

I would say you have already ovulated so you don't have to DTD unless you would like too :)

[luvalittleman]

When we conceived our girls, we DTD most days during the month of attempt. We got pregnant the first month of trying each time.

So when we did our first attempt last week, we waited for our positive OPK then did an attempt that evening, tried in the morning (but got interrupted by our girls!) and then another attempt the next evening. I am really happy with our timing as it is the opposite to what we did with the girls. Now, just I just have my fingers crossed for a BFP in a couple of weeks!


Good luck Cass.
:fx:

[minimatron]

I would say you have already ovulated so you don't have to DTD unless you would like too :)

You think we would be ok to skip tonight? If we did tonight do you think we would head into girl territory?

[Cinss]

You think we would be ok to skip tonight? If we did tonight do you think we would head into girl territory?

Id say go again tonight just incase, and dont worry about girl/boy territory, theres really no such thing.

[luvalittleman]

I have just been reading through the "how we got our boys" thread and besides the diet (which is an overwhelming factor) the thing that jumps out at me the most is the frequency in DTD.
With DD1 we were on our honeymoon so DTD lots but had dieted and done cardio everyday for months to look good.
With DD2 and DD3 it was a one off.
So I was thinking if I wanted to have a few BD's before our attempt (approx 9 days to g-O, ha ha) do you think it would help or hinder us to maybe BD 0-7, 0-4 and then have the 2 or 3 attempts when the OPK+ comes up? Isn't it meant to raise your PH to have frequent BD and also, this means hubby gets to release every 3 days. Just a theory and I apologise for completely overanalyzing this issue.

[afy]

Luvalittleman i would really love to answer that for you Im quite clueless to this myself im sure the experts will come out soon and reply..

Cinns i did this much of my fertility friend iv copy and pasted the link i dont know if i filled it out properly!!
Im not getting the dot to dot lines that everybody else seems to have lol


40b44e Ovulation charts on FertilityFriend.com (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/40b44e)

[dloui128]

I have just been reading through the "how we got our boys" thread and besides the diet (which is an overwhelming factor) the thing that jumps out at me the most is the frequency in DTD.
With DD1 we were on our honeymoon so DTD lots but had dieted and done cardio everyday for months to look good.
With DD2 and DD3 it was a one off.
So I was thinking if I wanted to have a few BD's before our attempt (approx 9 days to g-O, ha ha) do you think it would help or hinder us to maybe BD 0-7, 0-4 and then have the 2 or 3 attempts when the OPK+ comes up? Isn't it meant to raise your PH to have frequent BD and also, this means hubby gets to release every 3 days. Just a theory and I apologise for completely overanalyzing this issue.

you can absolutely BD every 2-3 days and then do a few attempts when you get a positive OPK

[dloui128]

You think we would be ok to skip tonight? If we did tonight do you think we would head into girl territory?

I agree with Cinss there is no boy/girl territory, you do what you feel comfortable doing

[afy]

this is strange... i did i Opk test yesterday and i got a smiley.. and today when i was just about to test again as soon as i inserted the test stick in i got a smiley popping up again! thats not suppose to happen is it? im sure the test stick sign is suppose to flash which tell you your ready to pee on the stick... im confused the smiley face was still there!

[The Anchor]

Just venting a little...

So I'm still not 100% sure that I ovulated at all, but I guess it's to be expected that this cycle would be a little wonky after my m/c. We only ended up having 2 attempts in the window, as hubby picked up a bug and we had DHs childhood bestie staying with us for a week.

Our first attempt freaked my out...when I realized too late he hadn't released in like 2 weeks so I probably got a batch of old guys in there. Second attempt was ho hum...I don't think there were a whole lot of swimmers (TMI alert...usually he has a big batch :o).

So like I said, O symptoms were all over the place (I don't do OPKs, have had exactly one + in about 200 tests!) and I use the microscope. So IF I did O then my best guess is it was around CD 10, which is a day before our first attempt and a day after our second. Now I'm stressing out, because I'm getting the cramping, boobs a little sore, you know all those symptoms that could be pregnancy symptoms but also just as easily could be AF symptoms. I'm a terrible 2ww-er...I can't even look at OTHER ladies HPTs, lol.

So I'm just going to hang out here. I have no intention of POAS for at least another week, if necessary. I'm on CD 21 (my cycles were 24 - 26 days before my m/c). I am probably out for this month, but there is a very faint glimmer of hope.

[dloui128]

Just venting a little...

So I'm still not 100% sure that I ovulated at all, but I guess it's to be expected that this cycle would be a little wonky after my m/c. We only ended up having 2 attempts in the window, as hubby picked up a bug and we had DHs childhood bestie staying with us for a week.

Our first attempt freaked my out...when I realized too late he hadn't released in like 2 weeks so I probably got a batch of old guys in there. Second attempt was ho hum...I don't think there were a whole lot of swimmers (TMI alert...usually he has a big batch :o).

So like I said, O symptoms were all over the place (I don't do OPKs, have had exactly one + in about 200 tests!) and I use the microscope. So IF I did O then my best guess is it was around CD 10, which is a day before our first attempt and a day after our second. Now I'm stressing out, because I'm getting the cramping, boobs a little sore, you know all those symptoms that could be pregnancy symptoms but also just as easily could be AF symptoms. I'm a terrible 2ww-er...I can't even look at OTHER ladies HPTs, lol.

So I'm just going to hang out here. I have no intention of POAS for at least another week, if necessary. I'm on CD 21 (my cycles were 24 - 26 days before my m/c). I am probably out for this month, but there is a very faint glimmer of hope.

You never know maybe in a week you will see a BFP :) But after a wonky cycle it is always nice to start a new cycle as well.

[minimatron]

I'm officially in the 2 ww.... Attempt 3 done last night. I just hope I get pregnant!
Anchor, all the best. After my m/c I didn't get af and was pg with dd3...

[Cinss]

afy the dot line thing are the temps, its all good you entered a couple of things on there, you will get more used to it, and find other things to add in as you go, like CM, CP, intercourse, opks, symptoms :)

Also the 1st +opk (smiley) you get is the important one, after you see that one you will O 12 - 36 hours later, it doesnt matter how many +s you have after that.

Anchor & minimatron goodluck in the 2ww, hope you both come out the other end with your BFPs :)

[afy]

hey cinns yes i did tweak it up alittle... just need to start taking temp the classes they have on FF are really useful i already had most of the symptoms..thank you soo much.. ill deff get back to you with more lol.. and I believe your still waiting for gender scan! i hope it all goes well for you!! cant wait to hear from you again with the results! xx

[Pearl327]

Best of luck anchor & minimatron. I hope the 2WW flys by and you get your BFPs

[The Anchor]

What to do, what to do...
SO
I THINK I'm 12 dpo, but like I've mentioned earlier, had a weird O (and still not convinced I O'd at all). But..cramping, what might be considered implantation spotting (today) and sore boobs. OF COURSE, mother nature has a clever way of making all the 2ww symptoms completely mirror AF. So I'm not getting my hopes up...too high. I'm still here with you ladies, can't really bring myself to POAS. I was thinking I'd wait 'til Sunday, but then, I dunno? Anyway, I've been stalking all of you... :)

[afy]

What to do, what to do...
SO
I THINK I'm 12 dpo, but like I've mentioned earlier, had a weird O (and still not convinced I O'd at all). But..cramping, what might be considered implantation spotting (today) and sore boobs. OF COURSE, mother nature has a clever way of making all the 2ww symptoms completely mirror AF. So I'm not getting my hopes up...too high. I'm still here with you ladies, can't really bring myself to POAS. I was thinking I'd wait 'til Sunday, but then, I dunno? Anyway, I've been stalking all of you... :)


Anchor lol im anxiously waiting to see what result you ladies get, you guys have got us all waiting!! .. i hope your 2WW flies by and you get you BFP! :happy:

[minimatron]

You see anchor....I'd be poas by now.....

[Cinss]

Anchor, im keen to see if you get a BFP too, but i know getting negative results sucks, should AF be here by Sunday?

[Blueplease]

Hi all I have been on this thread but haven't been on since last Friday. Crazy time going overseas for Christmas. Anyway I'm cd13 and know I'm gonna ovulate tomorrow. Really concerned that I'm not getting much ewcm.. I usually have by now. Worried that something has dried me up. Gulping robust tin lots, cocunut water by the gallons, pressed every night and although I'm scared and feel a little unprepared ESP with the tester one were going for it as soon as I get that smiley.

Good luck to all you out there.

[Pearl327]

Hi blue please. Maybe you will O a little later this month if you don't have your normal amount of EWCM. Also you could use a bit more preseed.

I found that I used to get loads of CM after drinking Grapefruit juice so that is also worth a try

[The Anchor]

Anchor, im keen to see if you get a BFP too, but i know getting negative results sucks, should AF be here by Sunday?

If she's not here by Sunday I will def. test. I just can't handle the BFNs, I usually hold off until AF is due. Each time I've TTC'd in the past it's ended up a OHW...I've really only had one BFN in the past (and was a relief when I got it :)). Seems like I know SO many friends who have had chemicals lately, and I would just be devastated. So I will be holding my breath and testing on Sunday.

Thanks all for the support...I'll keep you posted!

[Elements]

I'm out for this month now :(
Got my period 3 days early.
Also waiting for a scan as i'v got a abnormal lump in my left breast.
My docter has reccomended progesterone tablets and I'm being tested for a mthfr gene mutation.
And my PND is playing up again.
I feel completely out of control of my life right now.

[The Anchor]

Wow, elements, sounds very stressful. Stay strong girlfriend.

[Cinss]

Blueplease dont forget about the huge benifits of foreplay :oops: really nature gives you a lot of ewcm if you are totally relaxed and aroused :agree: I remember ages ago all the ladies in this group were discussing how well porn actually works to get both partners in the mood, it was funny at the time, its not often that ladies will talk about that stuff haha.

[Cass]

Hi all I have been on this thread but haven't been on since last Friday. Crazy time going overseas for Christmas. Anyway I'm cd13 and know I'm gonna ovulate tomorrow. Really concerned that I'm not getting much ewcm.. I usually have by now. Worried that something has dried me up. Gulping robust tin lots, cocunut water by the gallons, pressed every night and although I'm scared and feel a little unprepared ESP with the tester one were going for it as soon as I get that smiley.

Good luck to all you out there.

Blueplease, I was the same. I was drinking a lot (same as you plus lemon water and grapefruit juice) and as a result I was going to the toilet so often that I think it was getting wiped away. We used pressed for our attempts. Good luck!

[dloui128]

I'm out for this month now :(
Got my period 3 days early.
Also waiting for a scan as i'v got a abnormal lump in my left breast.
My docter has reccomended progesterone tablets and I'm being tested for a mthfr gene mutation.
And my PND is playing up again.
I feel completely out of control of my life right now.

Im so sorry you are going through this right now :hugs:

[Blueplease]

Hi all.. Thxs so much. Just got the smiley face! Feel like its my first time that nervous! I've bn using preseed all week.. A little bit at night!! I read that somewhere I'm sure . Is that right. Will use lots on my attempts. Think we will go for the porn and maybe a toy As I'm sure how nervous I am it will take Ne forever to o. Stomach is on butterflies. Thxs I'm off to buy grapefruit juice now although I'm sure a day won't help. But anything worth a shot!! Thank you all.

[minimatron]

Hi all.. Thxs so much. Just got the smiley face! Feel like its my first time that nervous! I've bn using preseed all week.. A little bit at night!! I read that somewhere I'm sure . Is that right. Will use lots on my attempts. Think we will go for the porn and maybe a toy As I'm sure how nervous I am it will take Ne forever to o. Stomach is on butterflies. Thxs I'm off to buy grapefruit juice now although I'm sure a day won't help. But anything worth a shot!! Thank you all.

Good luck. This was me on Monday. I was so nervous. It was also a bit of hard work for dh as he ended up only having 7 hours between first and second attempts. Also... I didn't really love the whole 3 attempts because tbh... There was lots of goo and it was kind of sloppy and after a while it was fairly on the nose for my liking!
I can see how we conceived our girls... I was always on a diet and as soon as we Dtd, I would run to the toilet for a wee to prevent uti's as I have been prone to them.
Well I'll not be on for a while... Dh and I are going away for the weekend and I also get a bit ancy about the 2ww...
Elements... Hope things sort themselves out soon

[Blueplease]

I feel like a teenager.. so nervous. Got my smiley fave around 11.00 am .. Just done another one now .. It's 2.30pm now and no smiley fave. Didn't do an attempt last night either as we did on weds. Ahh.. Worried I've missed it. Anyway finish work in hr and half will be doing our first attempt in 2 hours. Dh having cold shower and an energy drink/ coffee whilst I preseed. I know I'm not gonna enjoy it just feels so military!! But hey needs must!! We will attempt around midnight tonight so like you around 7 hours in between and then in the morning.

Anyone pls answer honestly.. As the smiley for was there 4 hours ago but isn't now do you think I've missed by chance. I k ow I haven't but slight disappointment is setting in.

Have a great weekend away!! X

[Cinss]

Blueplease you ovulate 12-36 hours after the smiley face, so no you haven't missed it. And the egg is alive for 12 hours so i think your timing will be spot on.

[Blueplease]

Blueplease you ovulate 12-36 hours after the smiley face, so no you haven't missed it. And the egg is alive for 12 hours so i think your timing will be spot on.

First attempt done. I'm laying comfortably whilst dh sorts out the girls. Making the most of my feet up.

Thxs cinss for the reassurance!

[minimatron]

Blueplease... I only got on smiley around 1230. Then it was all negative after that and for the next day. I did get some cramping that night and the next morning. As for cm...I couldn't tell what was what after the first go!

[The Anchor]

I think AF is coming. GAWD I hate her. What a witch.

[Cinss]

I think AF is coming. GAWD I hate her. What a witch.

Oh no... stay away AF!!!!

[minimatron]

Gees I hate the 2ww.... 6dpo.... Already tested for fun! I have too much time up my hands.
Anchor....how did you go?

[becca]

Good luck ladies! I've been following here and there and gearing up for my first attempt. I THOUGHT it would the CD17 (because last month was) but I'm bfing so my cycles are just returning to normal. Anywho, I just got a SMILEY on CD12! ahhhhh!

Its very exciting and I'm ready but this is terrible timing b/c my husband is going out of town tomorrow for 24 hrs. Ahh. We're going to BD tonight, tomorrow AM and then tuesday evening when he gets home and wednesday AM. I'm hoping that my ovulation will be 36 hours after my smiley and not 24hrs! I typically have strong O pains which I haven't had yet...although my cm is increasing.

One thought --- anyone have false positive with clearblue easy opk? I was reading online some about it and a someone from clearblue said you can't have a false positive. hmmm...

[Cinss]

Good luck becca, not sure about the false positives, i doubt it, there is either LH in your urine or there is not so unless you get a faulty one? doubt it would be wrong.

[The Anchor]

BFN for me...and AF got here this morning. Boooo. I'm okay with it, I was really a bit concerned about DH's sperm health :oops:

I am raring to go for the next attempt...here we are at CD1. Blue, mini, Becca...I'm stalking you...

[Pearl327]

Anchor sorry to here that AF arrived. But you could still get a beautiful BFP for Christmas.

Have fun with your attempts becca.

Minimatron hopefully those tests start showing positive results soon

[afy]

Ooh anchor don't worry you can just try to utilize this time as much as you can!! I know I'm trying to do the same.. X

[The Anchor]

Ooh anchor don't worry you can just try to utilize this time as much as you can!! I know I'm trying to do the same.. X

Thanks afy...what day are you on?

[afy]

Iam on Cycle day 17.. its my first month noting my Ovulation I O'ed around cycle day 12 was when i got my Smiley alongside with O pains!! Im waiting to concieve yet as its all very new to me.. hopefully by april time though i have a while!

[Adoptapom]

Anchor I'm on cd3. After my over zealous opk testing we never had unprotected bding because I never got a positive opk! FF said I o'd on the 12th, I started using opks the same day. But, this time I'm going digital- the line judging was not my friend. And im going to start testing the day af ends. I want to pregnant at Christmas and before my mc due date (Jan) :( :(

[The Anchor]

Let's hope we all have Christmas BFPs :fx:!

[luvalittleman]

Sorry your Af arrived Anchor and adoptapom:sad:
Fingers crossed all the planets aline for you both in a fortnight.

Watching and waiting for you mini matron! Good luck.

Becca and Blueplease, just had my temp drop this morning and cm changed so expect to O tomorrow or the next day so just behind you both!!! Am a bit cross as we are meant to have a heat wave today. It's meant reach 39 degrees (102 farenheit) so am hoping it doesn't kill off too many of those handsome Y sperm.
I really need to conceive this month...I'm starting to look like arnie's sister....and I'm beginning to gag at the thought of drinking another glass of V8 with maca and savoury yeast flakes...uuurrrgggh!

Afy, charting is actually really interesting once you get going. You will see a clear pattern of pre ovulation and post ovulation and makes it really easy to monitor CM changes which are a big clue in understanding when you ovulate.
Just make sure you have your BBT next to your bed to pop in your mouth as soon as you wake up and take note from about CD9 what your CM is like each day.

[luvalittleman]

Why bold women are more likely to have sons | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-138109/Why-bold-women-likely-sons.html)
Just found this article which I thought you'd all find interesting.

[becca]

luvalittleman - I can't believe you can stomach the flakes in the v8! I tried once and decided it wasn't for me. Now taking 8 yeast pills isn't all that great either! Those on top of the million other pills to take! I do drink the gelatin in grapefruit juice or OJ. ugh. Its also so hard for me to keep eating and watching my waistline grow! I'm ready to fast!

Sorry anchor and adoptapom for your AF. Christmas bfps!

My husband and I bd-ed last night and this am. I'm starting to feel the O cramps so I'm hoping that if the egg pops now, his little guys will be there waiting and if it doesn't pop til tomorrow am, bd-ing tomorrow night will catch it.

I'm going to *boldly* read your article now!

[minimatron]

I have to stop testing... I'm only 7 dpo... Ok... I'm not going to test until Saturday, which makes me 11 dpo. If anything, something might show.
Anchor and adoptapom...sorry af showed.
Luvalittleman, I was in Brisbane the weekend for a 30 th... I'm so glad I missed the heat, although its cold and wet in Melbourne... Nothing unusual!

[Cinss]

I have my scan in 6 hours :nails:

[The Anchor]

I have my scan in 6 hours :nails:

OMG...you must be a wreck! :fx: for you!

[The Anchor]

OMG...you must be a wreck! :fx: for you!

You got all boy nub guess, if I remember...

[Cinss]

You got all boy nub guess, if I remember...

Yep at my 12 week scan the tech said 70% boy, and i have 100% boy guesses on here, you would think that would be somewhat reassuring?!? haha nope i still feel like i am walking on the knifes edge, it will be so good to know for sure though after today :)

[Blueplease]

Good luck cinnss. Thinking of you.

Luvalittleman... I'm in Brisbane to. How disgusting is this weather. Get dh to have a nice cold shower beforehand.

I'm 5dpo and kp looking back at my sway and picking it to pieces. could have donr this better. Should have done this etc!!

I have bn getting a funny sensation in my lower abdomen. Keep thinking is this implantation. I'm not sure as never felt a thing with girls or at least never realized.

I'm so over the eating.. Eased off a little last 2 days. With the heat I just physically couldn't stand it.. Gonna have a break again today and start again tomorrow. Figuring 3 days off is better than me feeling like I'm going to combust.

When is the earliest to test would you say.. 10 dpo or can you earlier with first response??

[Cinss]

Some gals have got their BFPs on 8dpo, but that is rare, 10dpo is kind of safer but if you are like me you have to wait for AF to be late to get a + :(

[dloui128]

I have my scan in 6 hours :nails:

Its definitely a boy, can't wait to hear :)

[The Anchor]

Its definitely a boy, can't wait to hear :)

Yes I just looked at your nub shots again...and it's GOT to be a boy! Still can't wait 'til you put the stamp on it! :)

[afy]

Ooo cinns wish you alllllll the best!! I have a feeling it's soooooo gonna be a boy!!

[Cass]

All the best Cinss! I can't wait to hear your news!

[Blueplease]

Its definitely a boy, can't wait to hear :)


Dloui128- when are you due??

[dloui128]

Dloui128- when are you due??

12 more days :)

[minimatron]

All the best cinns... Whichever way it goes x o

[Adoptapom]

Anyone know how prednisone would affect a sway? I have to take it periodically for my eye and I can tell I'm going to have to do a cycle of it soon.

[becca]

I have my scan in 6 hours :nails:

you should be going in soon! I can't wait to hear the news!!! best of luck!

[afy]

did anybody hear from cinns yet???

[luvalittleman]

Oh Cinss...you must be so nervous.
I am sending loads of good luck and positive thoughts for a happy result today to you.
xxx

[The Anchor]

Not yet...she hasn't posted. Probably celebrating!

[The Anchor]

I just don't know what's going on with me...I thought AF was here but it was just (TMI alert) a pinkish wipe on the TP. I don't have anymore HPTs on hand...weird. I was getting all the AF symptoms. Maybe I'll race out... :)

[luvalittleman]

Anyone know how prednisone would affect a sway? I have to take it periodically for my eye and I can tell I'm going to have to do a cycle of it soon.

Adoptapom, I've heard that asthma medication (which includes pred) sways boy as it's a steroid and steroids increase Testosterone.
Am no expert, just passing on what I've read/heard.

[luvalittleman]

I just don't know what's going on with me...I thought AF was here but it was just (TMI alert) a pinkish wipe on the TP. I don't have anymore HPTs on hand...weird. I was getting all the AF symptoms. Maybe I'll race out... :)

There's still hope Anchor. Go on, go get a test :happy:

[dloui128]

Sounds promising Anchor :)

[The Anchor]

But I had a BFN at 14 DPO. Although, to be honest, I'm not exactly sure WHEN I O'd. And the BFN was just an old Safeway test, I think 50 hcg. AAAAAAAAGH.

[luvalittleman]

Wow Dloui, your so close to meeting your son.
I hope it goes quickly for you! Jeez, you wouldn't want him to be late...he's due 9 days before Christmas. What a wicked present.:bigsmile:

[afy]

Anchor something seems rather suspicous !! correct me if im wrong but Iv read that Women get slight implantation spotting Im not sure thought soooo anchor still hold on there.. i remember with my DD before i knew i was expecting i had alll the usual period symptoms i would rush to the bathroom thinkin oh crap AF is coming but nothing! lol..

[luvalittleman]

But I had a BFN at 14 DPO. Although, to be honest, I'm not exactly sure WHEN I O'd. And the BFN was just an old Safeway test, I think 50 hcg. AAAAAAAAGH.

They make a huge difference! Can you get an early results test? What DPO are you at today?

[The Anchor]

They make a huge difference! Can you get an early results test? What DPO are you at today?

15 DPO. And there's no way I'm gonna get outta here tonight. I'm assuming I'm messed up b/c of the m/c...this is my first cycle after. GAWD, now I'm freaking out, lol. I'm either right out of whack...or... :)

[Cass]

I just don't know what's going on with me...I thought AF was here but it was just (TMI alert) a pinkish wipe on the TP. I don't have anymore HPTs on hand...weird. I was getting all the AF symptoms. Maybe I'll race out... :)

Anchor, I had this with my second pregnancy. I got a negative pregnancy test, had pinkish blood (so much that I used a tampon - sorry TMI!) but then tested a couple of days later and got a BFP! So my fingers are still crossed for you!

I am experiencing the same this time - a little bit of pink and brownish blood - but I haven't lost hope yet. I will test on Saturday I think.

Good luck!

[Blueplease]

Just popped on here in my lunch break to see if there was any news from cinss!!

[afy]

Nothing so far I popped in to heAr the news too from cinns.. Hope everything went well for her at scan

[luvalittleman]

Am lurking for Cinss as well. She's so supportive, I'm really hoping this is all good for her.

[minimatron]

Anchor I don't mean to put a downer on things, but I was taking flax seed and fish oils and they made me spot for a few days pre af. I'd never spotted before. I hope that its implantation though.... how exciting would that be:-)
Cinns....where are you?
As for me, I'm having period pains and back ache. I think my mind is playing games.

[luvalittleman]

I think we are all going slightly mad...hee hee. I was convinced I was having early O pains this morning on CD10 and had messed up as I got DH to release last night but turns out it was gas....:rofl:

Just had a delicious glass of V8 with gelatin and savoury yeast flakes...mmmm. Just love how the Gelatin makes it into a tomato thick shake.
Also, can't face another egg today...eating baked beans for protein instead..hope that's ok..

[Adoptapom]

God, I hope so. Eggs are my most hated food.

Anchor, after my mc I had weird spotting before my first af, but hopefully you're preggo!

[Cinss]

Sorry it took me so long to get back, the scan went for over an hour! But the good news is......... ITS A BOY!!!!! We are just so so so so happy right now. I hope all of you gals get to see your little boys at your ultrasounds, its like winning the lotto haha. :)

[Sonia2003]

Sorry it took me so long to get back, the scan went for over an hour! But the good news is......... ITS A BOY!!!!! We are just so so so so happy right now. I hope all of you gals get to see your little boys at your ultrasounds, its like winning the lotto haha. :)

CONGRATS!!!:cheerteam:

[Blueplease]

Sorry it took me so long to get back, the scan went for over an hour! But the good news is......... ITS A BOY!!!!! We are just so so so so happy right now. I hope all of you gals get to see your little boys at your ultrasounds, its like winning the lotto haha. :)

Amazing news. Big big congrats. Grinning like a Cheshire Cat for you !!

[minimatron]

Yippppeeeee!

[Cass]

Congratulations Cinss! That is wonderful news!

[luvalittleman]

:bigsmile:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
That's so exciting Cinss.
You can celebrate with hubby and the girls tonight.

[becca]

YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!! Congrats and good job! So happy for you!

[dloui128]

So happy for you Cinss

[afy]

Awww so happy fr you congratulations!!

[The Anchor]

WOOOOHOOOOO! Congratulations on your SON (I still remember the first time I said "my son", and it melts my heart!) so happy for you!

[The Anchor]

Well I'm out. I feel kind of silly now, getting all worked up yesterday, but she showed today FOR SURE and SHE IS MAD (lol). Good enough, CD1 and counting...

[dloui128]

Well I'm out. I feel kind of silly now, getting all worked up yesterday, but she showed today FOR SURE and SHE IS MAD (lol). Good enough, CD1 and counting...

Good luck this cycle :)

[The Anchor]

Thanks dloui...I'm insanely jealous of you and Cinss right now. I am 40 and want one more baby, but I fear mother nature is working against me. I was SO excited last pregnancy, and DEVASTATED when I lost bub at 12 weeks.

You must be getting so excited...do you have names picked out? (You don't need to share, I never share my baby names, but narrowing down the choices is so much fun)

[Adoptapom]

Anchor, don't feel silly. The month after our mc we were exclusively NOT trying. Yet I somehow found my self buying pregnancy tests. It's easy to get confused about what the eff our bodies are up to.

[dloui128]

Thanks dloui...I'm insanely jealous of you and Cinss right now. I am 40 and want one more baby, but I fear mother nature is working against me. I was SO excited last pregnancy, and DEVASTATED when I lost bub at 12 weeks.

You must be getting so excited...do you have names picked out? (You don't need to share, I never share my baby names, but narrowing down the choices is so much fun)

You will get your baby Anchor :)

I have about 6 names that I like and I can't seem to choose, I want to see him first and hope that it just comes to me. The names that I do like are not very common, I think its going to be funny to see how my family reacts :) The only common name I have on my list is Michael after my DH, but I don't know if I want to go that route or not and my husband doesn't seem to mind either way

[Cinss]

Anchor sorry about AF. Best of luck for this cycle though. How long did it take you to conceive your last baby? You will definatly get there again i just know it!

We have decided to call our son Cyrus, its strange but it grows on you :)

[The Anchor]

Anchor sorry about AF. Best of luck for this cycle though. How long did it take you to conceive your last baby? You will definatly get there again i just know it!

We have decided to call our son Cyrus, its strange but it grows on you :)

LOVE it! I really like the names that aren't "shortenable", lol. So unique! Congrats again.

[luvalittleman]

Need some advice please...
I have woken up feeling like I've been run over by a truck. Have some kind of virus - aching, lethargic, nauseous, threw up once. There's lots of gastro going around (had it for 24 hours about 2 weeks ago but managed to snack thru it and keep up liquids - it wasn't very bad). Am not eating normally by any means but still snacking carb/proteins in very small amounts every 2 hours and drinking lots of liquid. Feel bloody dreadful though and I am due to ovulate in 2 days (maybe 3 if this pushes it back).
My question is if this only lasts 24 hours again and I wake up feeling better tomorrow, do you think this will affect my sway in any way? Please be honest too, not just reassuring as I so want a little boy. Thanks

[Blueplease]

Luvalittleman.. I have no idea but I'm sure someone on here will know how best to advise you!!get well soon!!

I am also after some advice.. I'm 6 dpi and we did all out attempts. Waiting till next week to test. Last night it started and still have it, I have a dulling ache in my biking line area and back and seem to have ewcm. So much so was the ew last night along with the pains I really thought I was coming on my period or that I was ovulating. I did the opk last night and this morning but both were negative and I know you can't ovulate twice in a month 6 data apart. AF isn't due till the 16th at least.

I'm thinking maybe the pains could be implantation (here's hoping) but the ewcm.. Can anyone give me an explanation for that. No ew this morning but still quite gooey! (For choice of a better word)

[Blueplease]

Luvalittleman.. I have no idea but I'm sure someone on here will know how best to advise you!!get well soon!!

I am also after some advice.. I'm 6 dpi and we did all out attempts. Waiting till next week to test. Last night it started and still have it, I have a dulling ache in my biking line area and back and seem to have ewcm. So much so was the ew last night along with the pains I really thought I was coming on my period or that I was ovulating. I did the opk last night and this morning but both were negative and I know you can't ovulate twice in a month 6 data apart. AF isn't due till the 16th at least.

I'm thinking maybe the pains could be implantation (here's hoping) but the ewcm.. Can anyone give me an explanation for that. No ew this morning but still quite gooey! (For choice of a better word)
Sorry so many typos.. In work trying to be discreet!

[XXPlease]

Luvalittleman Being sick is suppose to sway girl but if you are on antibiotics that sways boy and could even things out!

[XXPlease]

Blueplease believe it or not it is possible to ovulate a second time several days apart though most likely that is not the case I hope you get your BFP and get your baby boy!

[Cinss]

luvalittleman, i dont think it would affect your sway, it is good that you are keeping up with the foods and liquids as much as you can. Hopefully it is just a 24 hour bug or something and you feel better before you have to attempt.

Blueplease 6dpo would make perfect sense for implantation, and the ewcm may be your body preparing to make the mucous plug :fx: other wise it may be normal for you but you are only aware of it now because of ttc.

[dloui128]

Need some advice please...
I have woken up feeling like I've been run over by a truck. Have some kind of virus - aching, lethargic, nauseous, threw up once. There's lots of gastro going around (had it for 24 hours about 2 weeks ago but managed to snack thru it and keep up liquids - it wasn't very bad). Am not eating normally by any means but still snacking carb/proteins in very small amounts every 2 hours and drinking lots of liquid. Feel bloody dreadful though and I am due to ovulate in 2 days (maybe 3 if this pushes it back).
My question is if this only lasts 24 hours again and I wake up feeling better tomorrow, do you think this will affect my sway in any way? Please be honest too, not just reassuring as I so want a little boy. Thanks

I think it's up to you. I had the stomach flu when I was swaying and ended up ovulating 2 days after the flu was gone but I just didn't feel healthy so I skipped that month I didn't want to chance it. But I wasn't able to keep and foods or liquid down so you might be ok.

[Blueplease]

luvalittleman, i dont think it would affect your sway, it is good that you are keeping up with the foods and liquids as much as you can. Hopefully it is just a 24 hour bug or something and you feel better before you have to attempt.

Blueplease 6dpo would make perfect sense for implantation, and the ewcm may be your body preparing to make the mucous plug :fx: other wise it may be normal for you but you are only aware of it now because of ttc.

That's what I was thinking. Maybe I just haven't noticed these pains before. But do people really feel implantation and if do is it a period style pain?? I keep thinking maybe AF is coming early with all the supps.

I was so calm up until last night and just thought "what will be will be".. However now I feel like I'm going stir crazy. I never felt or maybe I didn't realise any implantation pains with girls. It's quite sore, can this really be normal?? Bloody female bodies!!

[Blueplease]

Blueplease believe it or not it is possible to ovulate a second time several days apart though most likely that is not the case I hope you get your BFP and get your baby boy!

I had no idea.. Wow!! Thxs x

[Cinss]

That's what I was thinking. Maybe I just haven't noticed these pains before. But do people really feel implantation and if do is it a period style pain?? I keep thinking maybe AF is coming early with all the supps.

I was so calm up until last night and just thought "what will be will be".. However now I feel like I'm going stir crazy. I never felt or maybe I didn't realise any implantation pains with girls. It's quite sore, can this really be normal?? Bloody female bodies!!

I never had implant pain so i cant really say what it feels like but i have read others saying they definatly felt it, and just because you havent had it with 1 baby doesnt mean you cant have it with the next. If i was you i would just make note of everything you go through on your chart so you can look back if you are still trying next month and beyond.

[Blueplease]

I never had implant pain so i cant really say what it feels like but i have read others saying they definatly felt it, and just because you havent had it with 1 baby doesnt mean you cant have it with the next. If i was you i would just make note of everything you go through on your chart so you can look back if you are still trying next month and beyond.


Yeah good advice. Thxs

Has it sunk in yet your little man!!

[Cinss]

Yeah good advice. Thxs

Has it sunk in yet your little man!!

Yes it has, we have come down off the high now and are just feeling like we cant wait to meet him and hold him and see what he looks like :) I haven't bought any clothes or anything yet, we will probably do that on the weekend, so from now on it is excitement that has replaced the anxious not knowing stage.

[luvalittleman]

Up to get more food....
Always feel implantation blue...6dpo is spot on for me. Sounds positive but it has to stick yet.
Try and relax (ha).
Just realised I am going to have to BD tonight...have felt amazing up until today so fingers crossed I wake up fighting fit tomorrow

[Blueplease]

Up to get more food....
Always feel implantation blue...6dpo is spot on for me. Sounds positive but it has to stick yet.
Try and relax (ha).
Just realised I am going to have to BD tonight...have felt amazing up until today so fingers crossed I wake up fighting fit tomorrow

Oh luvalittleman. I feel for you. Hope you feel better tomorrow.

So do your implantation psins feel like Af is coming. It's funny.. You think about the conception but nothing else leading up to it. Then implantation. Never even considered thinking about it bring sticky.. Have also had this wave of emotion today where even if it is a pinky I just want to be pregnant now. We have so many friends/ family having trouble conceiving it s just a blessing. A blue bean would just be the added icing!! Although of course after all this work (and weight gain) I am hoping it would be a bluey!!

Gd luck luvalittleman x

[minimatron]

Hi girls, sorry I haven't read through the last few posts.... I will later...but I'm feeling a bit scared/nervous, excited. I don't know. I'm not sure how I will cope with 4, my girls are testing me at the moment so this is where these thoughts are coming from. Anyway.... I couldn't help myself and got a first response test and I swear... It has a faint line. Even dh said its the faintest of faint. It was a middle of the day test, so ill see what tomorrow morning shows. I'm so nervous!

[Cinss]

Hi girls, sorry I haven't read through the last few posts.... I will later...but I'm feeling a bit scared/nervous, excited. I don't know. I'm not sure how I will cope with 4, my girls are testing me at the moment so this is where these thoughts are coming from. Anyway.... I couldn't help myself and got a first response test and I swear... It has a faint line. Even dh said its the faintest of faint. It was a middle of the day test, so ill see what tomorrow morning shows. I'm so nervous!

oohh sounds promising :bluecheer:

[Blueplease]

Hi girls, sorry I haven't read through the last few posts.... I will later...but I'm feeling a bit scared/nervous, excited. I don't know. I'm not sure how I will cope with 4, my girls are testing me at the moment so this is where these thoughts are coming from. Anyway.... I couldn't help myself and got a first response test and I swear... It has a faint line. Even dh said its the faintest of faint. It was a middle of the day test, so ill see what tomorrow morning shows. I'm so nervous!


I was only thinking of you earlier as I knew you were a few days in front of me. I have everything x for you. Am I right in thinking your around 9 dpo. Gd luck x x

[ELP]

Theres gonna be a wave of xmas bfp's here isnt there!!!!!!!! How exciting!!!! I'm def gonna hold off any attempts til after xmas:agree: Just so I can focus 100% on it:agree: But this wave of good news is soooo tempting to just jump in lol, I must stay in control!!!!!!!!!!!!:rofl:

[ELP]

Cinss, blue shopping!! Thats gonna be so coooooool!!!! plus in January you can pick up some lovely xmas outfits in the sale for him for next year, result!!!!:bigsmile:

[minimatron]

Luvalittleman.... I hope you're feeling OK soon
Blueplease..... I'm only 8dpo... but from 6dpo I've been having af type pains, which for me is lower back pain, mild cramping and my skin is all pimples. I have a whole heap of internet cheapies so have been using those. Today I decided to get the fr because I have been having shooting pain in my boobs and I'm as moody as anything.. I think that's why I've been having doubts about adding to my family.... so I did that test today, I think I held for 4 hours. Its a faint line where you actually have to tip it on the side to see but I could see it from around the 3 minute mark......

[Cinss]

mini a line is a line, i will look forward to see what its like tomorrow morning :) oh and my skin went all pimples too.

[afy]

That's so sweet cinns shopping for your little man!! I love baby shopping I wanna buy everything !!
Minimatron my sixth sense is telling me could be a lil bun forming .. Just try not to stress!

[afy]

Boy or Girl? The Answer May Depend on Mom's Eating Habits - NYTimes.com (http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/04/23/boy-or-girl-the-answer-may-depend-on-moms-eating-habits/)

Something I came across and thought I'd share with you guys.

[The Anchor]

Luvalittleman.... I hope you're feeling OK soon
Blueplease..... I'm only 8dpo... but from 6dpo I've been having af type pains, which for me is lower back pain, mild cramping and my skin is all pimples. I have a whole heap of internet cheapies so have been using those. Today I decided to get the fr because I have been having shooting pain in my boobs and I'm as moody as anything.. I think that's why I've been having doubts about adding to my family.... so I did that test today, I think I held for 4 hours. Its a faint line where you actually have to tip it on the side to see but I could see it from around the 3 minute mark......

Am I reading this right, did you get a +HPT???

[minimatron]

Well I did fmu this morning and its stilfaint. I know I'm testing way too early. I'm only 9 dpo. So I'm notgoing to day its positive yet....

[The Anchor]

Faint is still positive! When will you test again?

[minimatron]

I'm not sure... I have one more fr and 3 ics... What do you think?

[The Anchor]

I would do the FR tomorrow morning...jeez I'm as nervous for you as if I were peeing myself :) :fx:

[luvalittleman]

Morning all.
Minimatron that sounds very promising...can't wait to hear tomorrow!!! (Post a pic of the tester if you want to, we'd all love to see it).
Blueplease, implantation for me was always a dull ache in a specific spot for a day or two, but I also feel the egg releasing so am obviously quite sensitive to all the goings on down there. Never had any spotting though and I always double guessed myself as I thought this could be AF coming.
Am feeling a lot better this morning. Still the odd cramp but am up and around and eating normally so far. Have seen no EWCM, cervix is still closed, have felt no pangs in my ovaries and -OPK. I ovulated on CD12 last month (EWCM started CD9) and the month before so am trying not to be too upset but I don't think I am going to ovulate this month. I will keep testing though as it may just be late because I was sick yesterday...I really hope so.

Cinss, I went shopping for the girls christmas presents the other day and walked straight past the girls clothes and started tearing up looking at the baby boys things...jeez, what a dag.
Have a look at Trade Secret and Seed if you are near any...I've seen cute baby boys things in there lately. You're a lucky girl!!

[minimatron]

How do I do a pic? Do I have to use photo bucket or something?

[minimatron]

I'm not sure if you'll see it in these photos.... anyway if it works take a look....

[minimatron]

Its very very faint.... try not to damage your eyes squinting :-)

[dloui128]

I see it on the 9dpo one :)

[Cinss]

i just see a faint line on both mini, just so you know that IS positive! All the negatives i got were stark white, i squinted and waited and turned the tests in the hope to see anything like this but i never did. Congratulations :)

luv i think you will O a little bit later, which is good now that you are feeling better.

[minimatron]

Its a bit tricky... I can see it on both here.... but see how faint it is....

[minimatron]

I figure if dh can see it... even if he calls it the faintest of faint.... then thee must be something there...

[Cinss]

There is, it will just keep getting darker and darker, you are so early and lucky to be able to see it so early! Your PREGNANT :bluecheer: wishing you a happy healthy sticky blue bean :)

[The Anchor]

Aaaaargh, I can't see anything on my damn phone...I'll have another look tonight. If everyone else sees it, I think it's safe to say...CONGRATULATIONS :)

[minimatron]

Alrighty.... got to get these girls fed and ready for kinder and day care. I have just under 3 hours to myself this morning.... I'll pop back in later :-)

[afy]

Omg that is so pregnant !!! Mini congratulations. !!

[luvalittleman]

Thanks for posting mini matron, I can definately see a faint line on 9DPO and agree with Cinss - you are pregnant!! Congratulations!!!
Crossing everything for sticky blue bean for you.

Cinss, late O pushes me into boy moon (Libran) if it happens which will be nice (my eggs are 39 so not even sure I still release one every month although I definately did last month). Hoping these two hot days haven't killed off too much of DH super sperm...is there ever a perfect sway??????

So Minimatron is locked in...who's next to test?

[Blueplease]

Congrats mimi matron.

Think I must be next to test.. As I was a few days behinh mini matron. I'm 7dpo today. Gonna wait will sun/ Monday.

Glad your feeling better today luvalittleman.

[minimatron]

Um.... Clearblue digital says... Pregnant 1-2... Holy cow!

[Cinss]

Mini, now do you believe it? So happy for you :)

Luv, well the Libran moon is a good sign, best of luck for your attempt, Im sure you will get your +opk soon.

Blueplease yay for testing soon :fx:

[Blueplease]

Um.... Clearblue digital says... Pregnant 1-2... Holy cow!

Yayyyy!!! Big big congrats!!

Just thinking.. The 2ww is bad another. What's the wait gonna be like for the sex scan. Unbearable!!

So your 9dpo today yeah?

Big big congrats

[Blueplease]

Yayyyy!!! Big big congrats!!

Just thinking.. The 2ww is bad another. What's the wait gonna be like for the sex scan. Unbearable!!

So your 9dpo today yeah?

Big big congrats

Just seen your 10.. That's takes me up to Monday so that's when I will test.

[Cinss]

I agree the 2WW sucks. I just worked out that i did the 2WW 10 times which is 20 weeks all up, and i found out the sex at 17 weeks, so it actually went quicker for me lol! I hope none of you girls have to wait that long for your BFPs, however i think it helped my sway being on the diet for soooooooooooo long.

[Blueplease]

Is 17 weeks the earliest you can find out the sex. I sound like I'm getting ahead of myself as I don't even know if I'm pregnant. Just curious!! 16/ 17 weeks yeah??

[minimatron]

Thanks I didn't expect it to happen so quickly, however I was around ig for ages. That site is so opposite of here.
I knew deep down it was positive because when in woke up to dd3 in the middle of the night I felt a bit queasy..... I've had a m/c before so I don't really let people know until around 12 weeks.
Who has 4 kids? How much more work is it? All these things are running through my head. It will work out whatever happens. I suppose we wouldn't have tried if we didn't think we'd manage.
OMG....
Good luck blue.... I'm a poas-a-holic. I really could not help myself.
Good luck to everyone else and thanks for the support and encouragement x

[Cinss]

Is 17 weeks the earliest you can find out the sex. I sound like I'm getting ahead of myself as I don't even know if I'm pregnant. Just curious!! 16/ 17 weeks yeah??

my tech gave me a guess at my 12 week scan (she said 70% boy) her equipment was really good and she had been doing it for so long that she had a great reputation for predicting so early, if you saw my 12 week pics they were super clear. Most places will do private gender scans at 15 weeks, but im pretty sure you have to pay for the privlidge and it just wasnt an option for us at the time because of bills n stuff. So i asked to be a voulenteer at the ultrasound school and the earliest they could fit me in was when i was 17 weeks, thats why i had to wait so long.

[minimatron]

Just thought I'd share... bottom is an internet cheapie.....

[Cass]

Congrats minimatron!

And good luck Blueplease!

I am 12 DPO but won't test until Saturday / 14 DPO as I only have one test left!

[Cinss]

oohh good luck cass :bluecheer:

[Blueplease]

Of course you will manage.. You will be a super mummy!

I'm tempted to posts now but know its pointless at 7dpo.

I've got that full aching feeling as if I'm either ovulating or AF is due. But AF isn't due for another 11 days. Is it possible that all the supps could bring my AF early??

I was really calm until yesterday but just feel like AF is def here. But you know what.. 1st month so no big deal if I'm not, it's just the thought of continuing eating the he diet. :-(

Absorb your great news!! And here's to a load of blue dust!!

[Blueplease]

Congrats minimatron!

And good luck Blueplease!

I am 12 DPO but won't test until Saturday / 14 DPO as I only have one test left!

Ohh good luck cass.. Will be thinking of you sat morning. Are u like me picking your sway apart! Ha.. All this sure messes with your mind!! All the best

[luvalittleman]

Good luck Cass! Will be watching Saturday morning.
Mini, am having the same second thoughts as you...mine is more will I have enough time and energy to keep them all happy.
Blueplease, I am taking sooooo many sups and my LP was smack on 14 days as normal so don't think it will bring them forward.

Here's a random question...do any of you feel the side you ovulate from? I feel it every month so know whether it's a left egg or right.
Would be interesting to see who gets pregnant and what they have based on what side their egg came from....

[minimatron]

Good luck Cass... I have everything crossed for you.

Blueplease... That sounds like what was happening to me a few days ago. Period pains... Good luck. I would test but I have loads of tests in my cupboard!

Luv, I felt pain from my left side... But to be honest I always feel it from that side.

[Cass]

Thanks for the good wishes ladies! I hope I do get a BFP as I have eased off my diet a little due to being so tired and nauseous. I am taking these as good signs though....

Blueplease, I do still look at what others are doing and think that I should have done this or that. But it is what it is! But please post your sway so that I can take a look :wink:

[Butterfly Spirit]

Here's a random question...do any of you feel the side you ovulate from? I feel it every month so know whether it's a left egg or right.
Would be interesting to see who gets pregnant and what they have based on what side their egg came from....

One thing I remember Atomic saying is that you really can't tell what side you O from by the pains you feel.. you could even feel pains on both sides.. before and after O and even the ovary that does not release the egg could hurt even more than the one that actually does!
Crazy huh? :)

[Blueplease]

Thanks for the good wishes ladies! I hope I do get a BFP as I have eased off my diet a little due to being so tired and nauseous. I am taking these as good signs though....

Blueplease, I do still look at what others are doing and think that I should have done this or that. But it is what it is! But please post your sway so that I can take a look :wink:

I've eased off to.. Yes I will post my sway. How's the best way to. Is there a template everyone uses or shall I just type it out

[Blueplease]

Good luck Cass... I have everything crossed for you.

Blueplease... That sounds like what was happening to me a few days ago. Period pains... Good luck. I would test but I have loads of tests in my cupboard!

Luv, I felt pain from my left side... But to be honest I always feel it from that side.

I always feel it on my right side and have that full ache there now.

[Cinss]

I've eased off to.. Yes I will post my sway. How's the best way to. Is there a template everyone uses or shall I just type it out

I think some people use a template, not sure where to get it, probably just copy someone elses, i just typed mine out, but doing it that way you forget to add things and have to keep going back to edit ;)

[afy]

Minimatron a HUGE congratulations !! And to Those on the verge of testing! You guys stick your sways up be nice to see them..
I get left side ovary pains too there so bad.. Well it's ok for you guys to slowly wean off the diet I have another 4nhalf months to go .. But I'm actually conditioned into eating frequently now it's not a joke I start feeling peck ish after 1hour -2hours!

[Cinss]

Same thing happened to me afy, after about a month on the diet i would be starving for breakfast and it was the biggest meal of my day, totally not what i used to do, i used to only have a coffee in the morning and then not eat till about 12. Also it has been mentioned that we dont change back to our girly way of eating just because we get a bfp, because that may be dangerous if we have conceived a boy as they need more nutrients in the first few weeks to stick, so keep it regular and healthy.

[afy]

Wow that's just what I'm doing its been a month now Nd the hunger strikes every other hour or 2! But I don't wanna stop this diet I know (if I was to conceive a boy) would need to continue it but some things I would get rid of.. I'm aiming for more healthy things to eat and avoiding junk.. Lol somebody already told me I seem to look more round lol I didn't know if I was to be offended or pleased !! I was the lowest weight I have ever been when I conceived DD I weighed 127 lbs and I'm 5"5 now I'm at least 138!

Cinns How much bready stuff did you use to it ? I stick to whole grains have for years but now strict whole grains I'm a big bread fan but cutting down now ..

[The Anchor]

Um.... Clearblue digital says... Pregnant 1-2... Holy cow!

AAAAAAAAH! (That is me screaming) - HOORAY mini! GAWD you make it look so easy! :)

[Cinss]

Cinns How much bready stuff did you use to it ? I stick to whole grains have for years but now strict whole grains I'm a big bread fan but cutting down now ..

For the last 3 months of my diet i cut out all bread except for the occasional garlic bread with dinner. The carbs i was eating was sweet potato and pasta. I was using ryvita crackers instead of bread for lunch time and snacks.

[becca]

Wow Congrats Mini!!! That is awesome! Good luck to the next testers too!

I got my attempts in (last one Tuesday night) and we just weren't really feeling the last one :( I'm hoping it was enough though. DH had been traveling and was exhausted and I was exhausted from doing all the house/kid stuff by myself. This AM woke up feeling sick. I'm hoping that too doesn't hurt my sway much!

I'm picking apart my sway as well. I think its hard not to!

I thought I was going to be chilled out during this 2ww but I already found myself googling 2dpo symptoms! Anyone else have a lot CM after ovulation?? Its super abundant right now...

[Cinss]

Yay becca, best of luck for a BFP! i usually went a bit dry after O, and the time i got my BFP it was kind of yellowish and stringy (sorry tmi) BUT everyone is different, so you never know!

[becca]

Thanks Cinss! Since it was our first attempt, I'm not going to get my hopes up yet! Although like everyone else, I am so tired of the diet! Its only been a little over 2 months that I've been eating it too. Ahh! I'm sick of eating nuts! I could eat eggs all day long though! :) I had a dream that someone thought I was pregnant b/c I have a slight belly now from eating so much!

[Cass]

Good luck Becca!

Cinss - I totally agree that we need to keep up the diet. I think Atomic recommended that we do so for at least the first 12 weeks and then to ensure that we continue with breakfast throughout pregnancy? Anyway, the reason why I am not eating as much as the three months prior is because I am sleeping 3-4 hours extra per day now so that is the equivalent of two snacks for me. But still, I am getting in 4-5 snacks per day and three full meals so I am happy with that.

Seems like an exciting month here!

[Cinss]

I have been craving lots of junk food, really high calorie stuff, i know im going to pay for it later but it is so hard to eata chicken salad when your body is screaming for a big mac haha.

[luvalittleman]

Good luck Becca!
Back to the land of the living...the gastro moved into stage 2 yesterday and I spent the second half of the day sitting on the toilet and hugging my cramping stomach...sigh.
Such fabulous timing getting gastro 2 days before I am meant to ovulate given my 7 weeks of strict preparations and diet....am not cross at all (read sarcasm).
Am hastily replenishing my potassium levels and rehydrating in the off chance I ovulate on the weekend although part of me hopes I don't as I know I will go for it...argghh. Am super frustrated.
If we conceive next cycle, I will be due to give birth on my 40th and I already have daughters birthdays the week before and after. :hair:

Have the big mac Cinss...you deserve it after the amount of time you've spent on this diet.

[Butterfly Spirit]

I have been craving lots of junk food, really high calorie stuff, i know im going to pay for it later but it is so hard to eata chicken salad when your body is screaming for a big mac haha.

Have the Big Mac... baby BOY needs variety and nutrition esp protein! :p

[dloui128]

I have been craving lots of junk food, really high calorie stuff, i know im going to pay for it later but it is so hard to eata chicken salad when your body is screaming for a big mac haha.

That is all I craved this time junk!! Love me a Big Mac :)

[minimatron]

Cass.... not long till you test?
I tested again this morning with my last frer and there's definitely a line. Plus the tiredness along with some nausea and to top it off I have diarrhea.... yay for me :-)
I'm going to sit on the couch with dh tonight and try and relax and have a chat about things :-) ......
Will be stalking Cass!

[Blueplease]

Morning all.. Didn't get chance to come on here yesterday. I'm 8dpo and have just tested. Just out of curiosity. Nothing but am still holding on in there and will test Monday on 10dpo! I'm being realistic but the thought of continuing with diet full on and the thought of ovulating between Xmas n new year when family are over puts a little extra added pressure.

Sorry I'm on my phone and have forgot who said about giggling 2dpo symptoms. This made me giggle because I've bn doung exactly the same.. But stupidly in work. couldn't help myself. Just hoping our IT team never look at my googling history. AnywAy gd luck and I will let you know my 10dpo result. Il try post my sway over weekend

[Cinss]

Cass did you test this morning?

Hang in there Blueplease!

[Cass]

I did test this morning and... it was positive! So happy :D

[dloui128]

I did test this morning and... it was positive! So happy :D

Awesome news!! Congratulations :)

[Butterfly Spirit]

7042 Cass
:running:
YAY for your BFP!
Happy & Healthy 9 Months! :pregnant:

[minimatron]

I did test this morning and... it was positive! So happy :D
Awesome news Cass. So happy for you :running:

[The Anchor]

I did test this morning and... it was positive! So happy :D

AWESOME! CONGRATS!

[Blueplease]

I did test this morning and... it was positive! So happy :D

Yayyy !! Fantastic news!! How many days were you 14dpo!! Big big congratulations!!

[Cass]

Thanks ladies! It hasn't really sunk in yet because we have been running after the girls all day! It will be nice to get excited with the hubby tonight when the house is quiet!

Blueplease - yes, I am 14 dpo. I try not to test too early and we have been so busy that it hasn't been on my mind too much!

Now, fingers crossed for minimatron :)

[Cinss]

I did test this morning and... it was positive! So happy :D

http://dl9.glitter-graphics.net/pub/371/371469vj5rlrcva4.gif (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)

[minimatron]

Thanks ladies! It hasn't really sunk in yet because we have been running after the girls all day! It will be nice to get excited with the hubby tonight when the house is quiet!

Blueplease - yes, I am 14 dpo. I try not to test too early and we have been so busy that it hasn't been on my mind too much!

Now, fingers crossed for minimatron :)
Cass... I already got mine. I tested at 8dpo and it was showing. I'm only 11 dpo now.... I think you should be crossing your fingers for blue please...she's next in line :-)

[luvalittleman]

Congratulations Cass!!

[becca]

WOWOW Congrats Cass! How are you feeling luv? Ovulating after your illness? It sucks to have a sway go not the way you were thinking! Speaking of ...

So something weird happened. We got our smiley last Sunday and dtd around then 3 times. Well I've been having increased CM and yesterday was cramping like O cramping. Too early for implantation, I thought maybe it was a bladder infection or something (only have had one before so wasn't sure) well on a whim, I did another OPK and it gave me another smiley! (I'd had no smileys after the initial one last Sunday). My husband was at a christmas party (drinking. great.) and I texted him to get home b/c I was ovulating. I'm happy I caught it but bummed that I wasnt ready for it and dh was drinking. I had been keeping up with the diet and supps but hadn't had gelatin or grapefruit juice (which I found really helped with my cm) since tuesday. :( Also, wth?! Faulty positive? two ovulations? what is going on?! Yesterday was CD17 which is when I ovulated last month. So it may be back to dpo1 for me (thought it would be dpo6 today). WEIRD!

[Sonia2003]

Hi Becca,

I had a weird month too! I finally had our attempt on Monday when I had the CBEFM PEAK and then on Wed I had AF like bleeding. So PEAK on CD16 and then red flow on CD18 all the way until last night. So I don't know what that was about. Atomic thinks it might be from the Fertile CM messing with my cycle. I took it the last 3 months and ovulated on CD21, so I stopped this month so see if it was delaying my ovulation, which it was, and now my cycle is a bit messed up.

Anyways, what I am trying to say is that sometimes the sups we are taking can mess with our cycle a bit and that maybe what happened with you as well.

[minimatron]

Maybe you ovulated twice this month?
You might end up with twins :-)

[Cinss]

becca, that is weird, not sure whats going on there, i have learnt that the 1st +opk is the only one that counts, i think the only way to know for sure if you Od after the 1st or 2nd OPK is to monitor your temps, anyway dont worry about DH drinking, mine drinks every day after work, so we definatly had that in our sway and it worked out anyway.

[becca]

I haven't changed my supps so I don't think that it. I'm nursing so it could be that. I had like 3 dreams I was pregnant with twins a couple months before we starting trying, so that freaks me out! :worry: who knows! I was reading some articles about double ovulation and apparently up to 30% of women can ovulate 2x a month. If you all take the clearblue easy opks, do you notice if the stick has one or two lines when you pull it out? I don't think you're supposed to pay attention to them but the first one only had one line, the second smiley 6 days later, had two dark lines.

Glad the drinking isn't too big of a deal cinss! It was hard enough getting him to take the supps!

[luvalittleman]

WOWOW Congrats Cass! How are you feeling luv? Ovulating after your illness? It sucks to have a sway go not the way you were thinking! Speaking of ...

So something weird happened. We got our smiley last Sunday and dtd around then 3 times. Well I've been having increased CM and yesterday was cramping like O cramping. Too early for implantation, I thought maybe it was a bladder infection or something (only have had one before so wasn't sure) well on a whim, I did another OPK and it gave me another smiley! (I'd had no smileys after the initial one last Sunday). My husband was at a christmas party (drinking. great.) and I texted him to get home b/c I was ovulating. I'm happy I caught it but bummed that I wasnt ready for it and dh was drinking. I had been keeping up with the diet and supps but hadn't had gelatin or grapefruit juice (which I found really helped with my cm) since tuesday. :( Also, wth?! Faulty positive? two ovulations? what is going on?! Yesterday was CD17 which is when I ovulated last month. So it may be back to dpo1 for me (thought it would be dpo6 today). WEIRD!

That's too weird Becca!!
Could be that you've stimulated those ovaries with all your good eating and sups and popped out two eggs...?
Your sig doesn't say if you have any other children - how would you feel about twins?
I would have a heart attack as I already have 3 and that was meant to be my last. I always wanted 3 so 4 is moving out of my comfort zone....:nails:

I bounced back really quickly from the gastro. Only had the trots for half a day and was able to eat well the next day. Added a beef broth I'd made to everything for two days and quickly replaced lost potassium and sodium by doing BSD and COT drinks a few times a day and lots of bananas and coconut water.
Felt great yesterday and had friends over. Made lots of yummy healthy food and pigged out. Had a BD with hubby as a just in case but ruled out O as it should have been here Thurs/Friday. Was out doing Santa photos with the girls today and "ping" felt the familiar twang in my ovaries (strangely both sides rather than one side ----ARGHHHH).
Anyway, I had a disgusting smoothie of v8, raw silver beet, savoury yeast flakes and gelatine and about 2 hours later we did another BD so I guess I am possibly in for this month...maybe...:wink:

I considered sitting this one out but my prep has been excellent for the last 2 months and I figure even the most perfect sways fail so was happy to go for it.

[Cinss]

Good luck luvalittleman, hopefully the 2ww goes quick for you :)

[minimatron]

Blue please....how are you going? Are you testing soon?
How's everyone else going? Today I'm officially due for af. We she definitely ain't coming:-) I can't believe that I tested so early. I'm a little nervous as I've had one end in a m/c, although I had no symptoms by 6-7 weeks. I now have crazy diarrhea, everything tastes revolting and all I want to do is sleep. Actually come after lunch I can barely keep awake..its pretty hard with little kids lol. I'm coming to terms with the idea of having 4. I think I freaked out a little last week after the girls fighting and pushing boundaries and my buttons :-) well.... I picked out a name for a girl already.... actually I have had this name for ages! Funnily enough, I have no boys names despite swaying for one:-)
Ah... the start of a new week.... last full week of kinder for my big girl, last full week of occasional care for my other two....then I'll have 6 weeks with them home for summer holidays.
I'll be lurking...... good luck blue, fingers crossed x

[Cass]

Sorry for confusing you minimatron (baby brain already or still from my girls?!).

We have two potential boys names chosen from our last pregnancy which I don't think will change. We always struggle with girls names, so here's hoping that we don't have to use one again!

My fingers are crossed for blueplease!

[Cass]

For those ladies who are pregnant, did you ease off your supplements after getting your BFP? Some of my jars of vitamins are running low now.... thanks!

[Cinss]

For those ladies who are pregnant, did you ease off your supplements after getting your BFP? Some of my jars of vitamins are running low now.... thanks!

Yep i stopped Fishoil, green tea and protein shakes as soon as i got a BFP and just continued pre natal. That was all i was taking at the time.

[Blueplease]

Such a busy weekend haven't had chance to come on here. Well I tested this morning 10dpo and a bfn :-) gonna wait now till 14dpo. I really feel as if AF is on the way with the stomach cramps, backache. I never usually get sore boobs with my AF but have now. Not sure what to think. It's funny if it wasnt Xmas id be fine first month trying lets just keep going but with Xmas here it just makes you want it more. I have a feeling now this isn't by month but hey upwards and onwards. Hope everyone is feeling well!!

[Cinss]

Blueplease ive still got my fingers crossed for you, it is really not that common to see bfp before 14dpo, i envy the ladies that get them so early. Also if you are out this month try to see it as a positive because you will be on the diet for another whole month (i know that may sound daunting and blah) but it is really GOOD for your sway :)

[Blueplease]

Thxs cinss.. Yes another month/ few months will be good for my sway although the thought of it is horrible. Continuing to eat as I have bn. It said on google also that most pregnancy would have a false negative at 10dpo so we will see. AF def feels as if its on the way but aympotms sooner than normal. Time will tell. I will test again on thurs/ fri!!

[luvalittleman]

Yep i stopped Fishoil, green tea and protein shakes as soon as i got a BFP and just continued pre natal. That was all i was taking at the time.

Cinss, I still struggle a little with the protein bit at times and tend to eat the same thing.
Can I ask, were you eating two eggs a day and what protein shake were you having?

[Cinss]

Cinss, I still struggle a little with the protein bit at times and tend to eat the same thing.
Can I ask, were you eating two eggs a day and what protein shake were you having?

For brekky i was having a smoothie with Oats, fruit, yogurt, protein powder and water in it.
Then my morning snack was almonds + green apple.
For lunch i would have 2 eggs (all different ways) scrambled on crackers or an omlette or boiled with salad. (if i didnt feel like eggs i would have chicken or tuna instead)
Afternoon snack was yogurt with protein powder mixed in (yummy)
Dinner was lean red meat with veggies.
After dinner was green tea and occasionally dark chocolate.

The protein powder i was using is called - BNRG Proto Whey double chocolate PROTO WHEY , BNRG (BIONUTRITIONAL RESEARCH GROUP), PROTEIN POWDERS, BNRG (BIONUTRITIONAL RESEARCH GROUP), BNRG (BIONUTRITIONAL RESEARCH GROUP) PROTO WHEY (http://www.australiansportsnutrition.com.au/shop/products/2175.php)

[Blueplease]

So did anyone else have exact AF symptoms at 10 dpo and get a Bfp. Terrible cramping on side exactly like I do every month. Also in lower abdomen- bikini line.

Boobs really sore which very very rarely get and little a little "queasy". Also tired but there both probably down to the heat over last few days.

Feels exactly like AF psins- exactly :-( did anyone else get this.

Will text 14dpo but just curious? Thsnks

[afy]

Blue please and mini matron hope you get your little surprises sooner than you want and if not like cinns said more time on your sway I know it's eurrgh but it can really make all the difference.! Gosh it reminds me I got another 4-5months to go!!

Cinns I love your diet for your sway its something you can est regardless .. 'Im slowly trying to lose the bready carbs now (always been a bread girl) even though I'm mostly sticking to whole wheat I just have no meal suggestions without bread lol anybody got any ideas?? My breakfast is also like yours cinns I have cereal of oats mostly and then a smoothie with fruits banana, full fat yoghurt, raw eggs and mid morning snack is 1/4cup almonds with 3-4 dates..but slacking on my meat intake!

So me and DH had a discussion and he's fine with us TTC round about the time when DD turns 2. It's not entirely just swaying for a boy but just to be pregnant again and fr her to have a lil friend .. Boy would be the icing.

[Cinss]

So did anyone else have exact AF symptoms at 10 dpo and get a Bfp. Terrible cramping on side exactly like I do every month. Also in lower abdomen- bikini line.

Boobs really sore which very very rarely get and little a little "queasy". Also tired but there both probably down to the heat over last few days.

Feels exactly like AF psins- exactly :-( did anyone else get this.

Will text 14dpo but just curious? Thsnks

It sux how AF symptoms are just like preggy symptoms. Some months i was sure i would get a bfp but nope back to cd1. And the month i actually did get my bfp i didnt see it coming, no symptoms at all, or maybe i just stopped looking for them after 9 bfns i was over it haha.

[Cinss]

afy you still need carbs so things like sweet potato and brown rice can be used in place of bread? But bread is fine on the HE diet too, multigrain would be the best choice.

[becca]

Hi girls. Good luck blue please. It's the worst waiting for the days to pass obsessing over symptoms.

I'm currently at 8dpo or 3 dpo due to my confusing two +opk this month. I took a test this am after I fed the lo at 5am. Bfn. I know it's too early! My milk supply is so low (she's a year in a week so I'm considering weaning), nauseated, crampy, sensitive nipples, so hunngry and tired! Oh vivid dreams plus dreamt I saw a positive test!

With my weird month, I'm expecting not to be pregnant.

Oh luv, I thought about twins if I really did o twice! I have 2 little girls, 2 1/2 and 1. Twins boys would be awesome (and scary)! Keep us updated on your o!

[The Anchor]

good luck becca!

[Adoptapom]

Crap. So, I've been swaying for a little over two months. Even doing diet coke rehab! I used to drink a minimum of 5 a day, and I have had 4 total in10 weeks. I've been eating basically only meat, veggies, fruits and nuts. I am taking a small country's worth of vitamins and drinking lemon water like my life depends on it. I've been religiously temping and taking opks 500 times a day. Had my preseed ready to start inserting tomorrow to get in all the cervical nooks and crannies. Noticed some ewcm last night- I was stoked since it was MIA last month. Had a smudge this morning when I temped and took my opks (yes plural, I'm doing digital and dip sticks because I have LOST my mind.) Tests were negative.

Went back to bed a for a bit, DH woke me up for um, we'll just say he is a morning person. :hug2:

Every single time we've had sex since the mc he asks if it's ok to release inside me. He is fully aware what the plan is and that I am pretty much an amateur ob/gyn at this point of crazy lady Internet research. Seriously- he asks every time and it is 99% no, I give him the green light either late in the cycle or super early. Wednesday is supposed to be O according to FF.

This morning he just went for it. My :mad:response was met with: "but it's my birthday!"

:holysheep:

Am I literally and metaphorically screwed? I'm so mad I didn't even get to use the preseed at least! And to be extra sure I ruined all my hard work I scurried away to jump&dump. I am an idiot. Is there any hope? Should I just go ahead with my originally scheduled programming??? Or wave my sad flag of defeat???

[The Anchor]

YOU ARE FINE (hysterical post BTW). Not sure what CD you're on...but you are fine to let him "enjoy his b-day" every 2 - 4 days for swaying blue. Then, when you get your +OPK, DTD 3 times in 24 hours.

[luvalittleman]

Pom you do make me laugh (and I love your ability to laugh at yourself while you are stressing yourself out).
Take a deep breath...you've just raised the alkalinity in there which is good and there's no egg in there yet so you can't get pregnant at this stage.
In my humble opinion, if you are due to O tomorrow or the next day then the timing is good. I usually see EWCM 2-3 days before I get my +OPK so keep testing morning and night and then get a couple of attempts in when you see it.

[Adoptapom]

CD 9, cycles have been getting about a day shorter each time, so right now it's about 25 or 26 days. Last month I started opks on cd12 and never got a +, ff put me as o'ing that day. So, this month I started testing on cd6.

Not that I want him to be sad on his birthday, but I'm horrified that everything I've been working on would be out the window!


Thanks for making me feel better!!! I am miffed about no preseed, but I guess there's no way to go back. So I'll just start creepily inoculating myself with it.

[The Anchor]

It's fine to have lots of swimmers in there when you're swaying blue, the stuff may even help make the environment more alkaline. If anything, I'd say you gave your sway a little boost :)

[Adoptapom]

Thanks Anchor. Where are you cd wise?

[The Anchor]

CD 7 today. Last day of Soy Iso, but DH is complaining that he can't even SEE his side of the vanity, and threatened to sweep my pharmacy of supplements into the garbage just this morning. The action begins tonight :).

[minimatron]

You're so funny pom.....
I'm not sure who asked but I'm weaning off the coq10, not on fish/flax oil. No more gelatin drinks :-)
Blue....I was getting af cramps... I hope you get your bfp very soon.

[Blueplease]

Thanks all. I'm gonna hold of testing today 11dpo. Will try tomorrow and Thursday as have 2 tests left. Then AF due Saturday. Flying overseas for the holidays on Saturday to stay with family for Christmas. This is why although our first month I'm praying more as December will be so difficult. Time will tell.

Pom. Sounds like you've helped your sway. GL x

[Cinss]

Pom same thing happened to me. I usually O on CD17 - 19 and on this particular occasion i has a smudge of ewcm on CD12 so me and DP got a little frisky on the couch - NO PRESEED and i J&D!!!! well guess what happened..... BFP and a BOY! i cant believe my lucky stars! I really hold faith in the HE DIET i am positive THAT got me a SON :)

[becca]

Pom, hilarious! All of these plans we have... As the others are saying, just go with it! Hopefully you'll O in 2-4 days and it will just be a nice added ph/sperm boosting release. And as Cinss says above, it worked for her!!!

I have nothing else new to add except, I HATE THE 2WW!

[Blueplease]

Pom, hilarious! All of these plans we have... As the others are saying, just go with it! Hopefully you'll O in 2-4 days and it will just be a nice added ph/sperm boosting release. And as Cinss says above, it worked for her!!!

I have nothing else new to add except, I HATE THE 2WW!

What dpo are you now - 4dpo or 9dpo ?? I'm with you hating the 2ww. Aahhhhhhh!

[becca]

3 or 8. :( Wish it were 4 and 9!

I actually made it through a whole day without googling about dpo symptoms. Well almost, still a few more hours til bedtime. :wink:

[Blueplease]

3 or 8. :( Wish it were 4 and 9!

I actually made it through a whole day without googling about dpo symptoms. Well almost, still a few more hours til bedtime. :wink:

Ha ha.. I'm
Exactly the same. If work were to ever do a google check I woyld be fired. Can't help myself and kp going back and back to see if I've missed anything. I'm going to test tomorrow 12 dpo. Still feel like AF is coming but also feel a little nausea. Not sure if this is nerves and stress tho. Have a twitchy eye which tells me it could be stress. Oh well I should know by the weekend. Hope your feeling ok!

[Cass]

Good luck Blueplease & becca!

I haven't had a great day today. I started bleeding this morning (bright red) and have had old/brownish blood during the day and it has just started bright red again :worry: I went to the doctors (had made the appointment yesterday) and of course there is nothing they can do. But my doctor was so lovely and offered me a scan on the spot! I declined given we probably wouldn't see anything which would just make me worry more. I have a scan booked for next Wednesday though when I will be nearly six weeks. In the meantime, I have had blood tests taken and will get my hcg monitored.

I really hope that I am worry about nothing.... man this is hard!

[Cinss]

Oh Cass i know how stressful it is to see blood :( Ill be thinking of you, and hopefully its only some break through AF or just bubs settling in. Best of luck for Wednesday i hope you see everything is ok. Keep us posted.

[luvalittleman]

Oh Cass I'm sorry. That's horrible to be going through this.
Try not to worry too much. Plenty of people have early bleeding and go on to have healthy babies.
:bighug:

[Blueplease]

Cass I bled A 7 weeks with my oldest and then at 27 weeks. I know it's easy for us to say but pls try not to worry. Plenty of rest. Were all thinking of you .

[dloui128]

Oh Cass I'm sorry you have to go through that, I had bleeding early on and off for a couple months and the dr said it was because I had a vascular cervix. Hopefully everything is ok

[The Anchor]

Oh Cass I'm so sorry, it must be so stressful.

[Blueplease]

Cass hope your feeling a little better and are resting.

12 dpo for me and a negative. Looks like probably not my month

[The Anchor]

Cass hope your feeling a little better and are resting.

12 dpo for me and a negative. Looks like probably not my month

Booooo. Sorry blue...

[luvalittleman]

Well, I have had three days elevated temps so FF says I did O on the weekend...I guess I am in the 2ww with you girls.
I am kind of hoping I don't fall pregnant this month as I am concerned now the Gastro may have swayed girl. Argghhh!!
I have fallen pregnant 4 times the first time I tried (lost one early between DD1 and DD2) but am a couple years older now... we shall have to wait and see.
I guess my thoughts at the time of going for it were that 8 hours of diarrhoea surely couldn't undo 2 months of a great diet sway...now I'm not sure.