♥ April 2011 Blue Cheer Squad Thread ♥

[iluvmyman]

Not sure if anyone is online right now. Had positive OPK about 5:30 tonight (confirmed after I went out and got a digital smiley face one to be sure). I didn't test in the a.m. as i wanted cuz I forgot my OPK at home. I was nauseous this morning so I think I would've had a positive OPK in the a.m. DH is on his way home (yes it's late) and wants to try but my CM isn't good enough. Do you still think I could get pregnant tonight with a boy? I know timing is one of those debated topics. Last time we DTD was Saturday night so it's like 3 day abstain

[TTC5]

Personally, if my cm was not up to scratch I would not bd... BUT it all depends how serious you want to be about it all =)

[TTC5]

Well my themometer has died... great timing hey!!! So have ordered another hopefully doesn't take too long to arrive!

[iluvmyman]

We are very serious but I also read in this thread that maybe a negative OPK (-ve if that means negative OPK) is when you should DTD? I don't want to risk missing this window this month. It's so much info and DH has decided to just do it in the a.m. which s/b about 24 hrs. I think. I am taking Mucinex and doing the egg whites, so I guess we'll just go for it. Timing is not supposed to be the most important thing in a sway and we are pretty close. IF we get up in the a.m. I guess we'll just go for it. :)

[TTC5]

What about leaving it till the morning you may have more CM then?

[iluvmyman]

I think that's the current plan "IF" we get up that early. We set the alarms but then again I'm up at 12:45 at night. :) We'll see. I'm flying a little blind since my fertility scope broke and due to cycle changes after I gave birth to DS#2 I haven't been able to be sure of anything w/ my cycle. I'm not willing to wait another month so we'll see. Thanks.

[TTC5]

All the best!!! xox

[ELP]

Congratulations Chunksta!!!!!!!!!!!!! H&H 9 months to you and you bean xxxxxxxxx

iluv, good luck with your attempt!!!

[Chunksta]

Thanks everyone for the congrats!! my (.)(.) are soo sore and im tired already =(

[TTC5]

I can't wait for sore boobies hehe :P

[Zivic-Bubac]

Guys, I'm out again http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sad011.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) I'm so sad atm, or better, I'm in denial. I was so sure this was my month....
You may call me paranoid, but I think DH didn't even made a deposit on THE day ( April 17th), because like 20 min after we were done, dd2 called for some water ( middle of the night:sigh:), and nothing went out, not a bit, which is very strange.
IDK how to ask him if he made a deposit without starting fight :sad:
I'm skipping my May-sway, February baby is just beyond inconvenient for me ( yeah right, I wish...) so all my positive energy is with you guys, let's here more BFPs!!!!:ttcboy:
It's very hard not having DH on board, he keeps repeating he is satisfied with our 2 girls and he feels we are done. I'm soooo not done.
I mean, what's going on? DD 1 was 'non-fertile' day, DD 2 was 1st attempt success, am I THAT old? Feel free to call me 'granny ZB'
Oh, I forgot to say, my usual preAF spotting has started, and no, it's not implantation :sad: My AF is due May 1st or 2nd the latest. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-angry018.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
OK, I feel better already :happy:

[LolaInLove]

princessap do you get only 1 day of + OPK or more? You test 2 times/ day? If only 1 day of +OPK I would do it tomorrow morning. If 2 days I would do it tomorrow night. HTH:luck:

I agree with this also!

[LolaInLove]

Oh Zivic, I am so sorry, it is so disheartening, I know. Well, about the DH....can you tell if he has an orgasm? Kwim? It would seem that something would come out if he did. Hopefully he wasn't faking because he doesn't want another....that is very unfair to you. I guess that's why I ask if you can tell. Just take a breather month and rejuvenate yourself, maybe have some talks with DH about the fact that you definitely want another one and hopefully you will feel like he is more on board. I'm sorry, hun, I know it is so frustrating. :sad:

[begonia]

iluvmyman, FX this morning you had a great attempt You don't have to wait for the OPK to go negative; really, using OPK's is something that is most helpful if you can have a couple practice cycles to get your O down, but I know you really didn't want to wait. I think your safest bet is DTD 12-24 hours after that 1st +OPK. Keep us posted!

ZB I am so sorry to hear you're out :-( How many months have you tried now? I totally get skipping months due to inconvenient birthdays... that's why I'm planning to wait til fall, though I keep thinking we ought to just do it now. I'm bummed for you that DH isn't on board still! FX he comes around.

[LolaInLove]

We are very serious but I also read in this thread that maybe a negative OPK (-ve if that means negative OPK) is when you should DTD? I don't want to risk missing this window this month. It's so much info and DH has decided to just do it in the a.m. which s/b about 24 hrs. I think. I am taking Mucinex and doing the egg whites, so I guess we'll just go for it. Timing is not supposed to be the most important thing in a sway and we are pretty close. IF we get up in the a.m. I guess we'll just go for it. :)

I always just went for it the night of the first + opks (and then we did it the next night, but I am more on the sperm meet egg program since I'm older). I am of the opinion that timing doesn't matter, and you seem to be doing a full out sway with all the other stuff, so I say go for it when you feel its a good time. I don't know if your cm is affected by supps and mucinex, but I don't pay attention because mine is messed up from that stuff so I just go by when my body says I am about to O and then use the replacement cm (ew/preseed) and don't worry about it. GL!

[iluvmyman]

:hair: OPK still positive this morning and cm looks good just not as abundant as I would like, but DH is pushing for this morning even though I think we should wait till tonight. So frustrating.

[begonia]

All you can do at this point is go with your gut! I would lean toward this am b/c I'd rather be too early than too late and risk the O+12. Good luck!

[iluvmyman]

Thank Begonia, you've been a real support. After all this and he's been SO supportive I wish we'd just wait till tonight. I agree on the too early. Hopefully the egg whites and mucinex will make it OK. I'm just did the BS douche and am waiting an hour before we DTD and DH is off to get his coffee and just took a 5 hr energy so I'll just pray now since I couldn't talk him out of it. So stupid for playing computer games. You'd think my 35 year old husband was 19!

[Flava]

iluvmyman If your CM looks better now it ok to do it on the morning! Maybe you test tonight and no more +opk, you know? So morning is just ok.:luck:

[Flava]

ziviz Im sorry for the BFN:sad: What is wrong with February?? I have a Feb. baby and it's just great!
Im sure you are not old! Im the:sigh: old here anyway ...
And just ask DH because if mine would fake it and trick me I would be so mad!:mad: hmmm maybe I do another msu... no trick there lol

[iluvmyman]

I test the PH of my 3 egg whites, good for me for planning ahead, right? 1st egg, PH below an 9. 2nd egg, I dropped the yolk in and the 3rd egg was at a 9 so I decided to use a pinch of BS to raise it. Which lowered more and more w/ every pinch. Darn it all! Trying to warm another in my hand asap! :)

[LolaInLove]

All you can do at this point is go with your gut! I would lean toward this am b/c I'd rather be too early than too late and risk the O+12. Good luck!

I fully agree with this.....don't wait too long!

[lightofmylife]

Ohh ZB im really sorry to hear about BFN :( it is really frustrating but be positive honey , i believe God has best plan for u to give u ur boy ...may b it was not your month . my DH is also not on the board , he is also very happy with 2 girls and im sure he is also gonna have fake orgasm when i would force him to try :( and you are definitely not old to ve kids as i just read on IG a 45 yrs old lady had her kid .. but you surely have to do some with ur DH for his thingies :D and plzz then give me tips also ;)

[boyjoy]

I test the PH of my 3 egg whites, good for me for planning ahead, right? 1st egg, PH below an 9. 2nd egg, I dropped the yolk in and the 3rd egg was at a 9 so I decided to use a pinch of BS to raise it. Which lowered more and more w/ every pinch. Darn it all! Trying to warm another in my hand asap! :)

BS has pH 8 so it ll lower the 9 pH egg s pH.

[iluvmyman]

BS has pH 8 so it ll lower the 9 pH egg s pH.
Found that out Idiot style. I feel so stupid! PH on egg white ended up being 8.9 so I hope that's enough

[iluvmyman]

The deed is done and now we wait. Seems crazy that, that was it. Hopefully that was it! :)

[Zivic-Bubac]

Well, about the DH....can you tell if he has an orgasm? It would seem that something would come out if he did. Hopefully he wasn't faking because he doesn't want another....that is very unfair to you Thanks sweeti! :HH: I can't tell was he faking or not, we were doing doggy (sorry :oops:) so I didn't see him. I agree that would be unfair :mad: I'm taking month off to convince him w/friendly methodshttp://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-angry009.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) that 3 kiddos are great idea.
My fingers are crossed for your May-sway :fx::ttcboy:

[babydes56]

Zivic, sorry to hear about BFN. I've actually enjoyed my break this month so i hope it all helps with my next attempt. Iluvmyman, good luck & now the waiting begins!

[Zivic-Bubac]

i believe God has best plan for u to give u ur boy ...may b it was not your month . my DH is also not on the board , .. but you surely have to do some with ur DH for his thingies :D and plzz then give me tips also ;)

Thank you !!!!:kiss: I needed to hear that. I KNOW God will give me my baby when the time is right, not when I'm demanding it like spoiled child. I need more patience and appeasement, that's for sure...
I know your DH doesn't want anymore, I mean what's wrong with men? :wink:

[Zivic-Bubac]

The deed is done and now we wait. Seems crazy that, that was it. Hopefully that was it! :)

FX for healthy blue bean!:luck::xy::luck:

[iluvmyman]

Thanks ZB, I'm so sorry about the BFN. It's hard especially since we put so much of ourselves into the sways. I wll keep you in my prayers. Off to take the kids to riding lessons.

[Zivic-Bubac]

How many months have you tried now? I totally get skipping months due to inconvenient birthdays... that's why I'm planning to wait til fall, though I keep thinking we ought to just do it now. I'm bummed for you that DH isn't on board still! FX he comes around. Thanks begonia!:HH: The way things are going, I will probably sway with you during fall :worry:

[Zivic-Bubac]

Zivic, sorry to hear about BFN. I've actually enjoyed my break this month so i hope it all helps with my next attempt. Thank you! FX for your blue BFP in May!:luck:

[lightofmylife]

Thanks begonia!:HH: The way things are going, I will probably sway with you during fall :worry:
would u like to ADD me too in fall swayer's list :)

[Zivic-Bubac]

ziviz What is wrong with February?? I have a Feb. baby and it's just great!
Im sure you are not old! Im the:sigh: old here anyway ...
hmmm maybe I do another msu... no trick there lol Nothing wrong with February babies:happy: I'd just prefer a newborn when the weather is nicer and warmer. Summer would be ideal, but I just can't wait till fall...
Wanna bet who is older here? I'm 38. Can you beat that? :p
Did you do EGS/MSU for your baby(ies)?
I wanted to do TBM, but DH absolutely refused to give me sample in IC, he said we made kids old fashion way, will make 3rd (girl? :worry:) same way.
Hmmm, maybe to start convincing him to give me sample :think:

[lightofmylife]

iluvmyman.. FX for your sticky blue bean :)

[Zivic-Bubac]

BS has pH 8 so it ll lower the 9 pH egg s pH.

I didn't know that. I'm reconsidering using eggwhites next time, and I would def like to lower their pH just in case it's abobe 9 ( I have pH test strips, so my measurements are not very accurate)
Would you say that's safe, to add a pinch of BS to eggwhites?

[Flava]

would u like to ADD me too in fall swayer's list :)

Is there a list? How come I don't know this?(stamping feet):bigsmile:
Im still good for October if I do it.

[Flava]

Nothing wrong with February babies:happy: I'd just prefer a newborn when the weather is nicer and warmer. Summer would be ideal, but I just can't wait till fall...
Wanna bet who is older here? I'm 38. Can you beat that? :p
Did you do EGS/MSU for your baby(ies)?
I wanted to do TBM, but DH absolutely refused to give me sample in IC, he said we made kids old fashion way, will make 3rd (girl? :worry:) same way.
Hmmm, maybe to start convincing him to give me sample :think:

lol you see Im in Fl so in Febr. is nice here. Summer is wayyyyyyyyyyyy to hot!!
Yes I did msu for DD4 and I know ppl are talking about it and say things like ohh something must have been wrong , or I didn't do it right ect. ect. Well as far as I know I did everything right , but of course you never know...maybe the temp was not ok or IDK...I may do it again because I feel I need big help here after 4 girls and it suppose to sort the sperm. I know atomic says it lower sperm count but there are millions left anyway.
Thankfully my DH is ok with it plus guys can be so proud of the sample size:rofl::rofl:
Oh and Im almost 37 :thumbsdown:

[Flava]

Ladies wheat grass and grape seed is for DH too?? And how much we have to take? I don't have any yet so no clue about it.

[3Pink1Blue]

FX for you iluvmyman. hmm you need a nickname luv, iluv....

ZB - so sorry hun and fx that you dh comes around and fwiw dh and I think having three kids are far more awesome then two :bigsmile:

Here's hoping all the uncooperative dh's come around.

Lola- how goes it hun?

Well here I sit 6dpo and no symptoms, which is good, I never had 2ww symptoms with my real pregnancies. I'm sure it'll be another bfn, I'm not losing hope just being realistic. I'm not expecting much till my cycles even out.

Tomorrow is my due date, feeling really ok about it atm. I can't decide if I'll hang out round the house doing my normal things or if I'll take my youngest (the others are in school) to the zoo, park, lunch, something like that.

[princessap]

Tonight is attempt night...just got
+opk and lots of ewcm today....hoping it is my BFP month. Moon sign is not male but can only control so much right?

[princessap]

will be thinking of you tomorrow Jen. Big hugs. My DH took our due
date off and we took the kids to a play place and lunch. It was a good day with my family, just different than what it should have been :(

[begonia]

Goodness ladies you have been chatty this am :-) I like it! 'Cause I'm kind of a chatterbox :-)

I am so excited about your attempt iluvmyman! 3PNB is right ... we need to get you a nickname! Any preferences?

Jen I kind of can't believe you are already 6DPO! I am sure it hasn't felt that fast for you. Will you test or just wait for AF .. and hopefully she won't show, FX! Love hearing that you and DH like having 3 so much! It's funny but I actually think with DD2's personality we NEED a 3rd to balance things out, LOL. Anyhow ... I hope tomorrow is a good day in spite of the significance.

For all those whose DH's haven't come around, I can identify ... we had our 8th anniversary yesterday and were laughing about how at our 7th anniversary dinner DH was like, NO WAY am I having more kids. We are DONE. He was absolute. And here we are one year later and he's more on board than I am some days! SO ... the change of heart can happen, and I hope it happens for your men! Soon!

Princess FX for a good attempt tonight!!!! Glad you've got the EWCM ... that is like, 1000% more important than the moon sign IMO!

[My Fabulous Children]

ZB, I am so sorry about everything hun, IMHO I wouldn't skip any month because of the due date. That's just me. Good luck. I hope you get your BFP very soon.

iluvmyman, FX for your BFP. Good luck.

[mmsgirlie22]

Is there a magic fairy wand to just wave and you would end up pregnant with your desired gender?? I'm so ready to start trying and get this show on the road.

[My Fabulous Children]

lol you see Im in Fl so in Febr. is nice here. Summer is wayyyyyyyyyyyy to hot!!
Yes I did msu for DD4 and I know ppl are talking about it and say things like ohh something must have been wrong , or I didn't do it right ect. ect. Well as far as I know I did everything right , but of course you never know...maybe the temp was not ok or IDK...I may do it again because I feel I need big help here after 4 girls and it suppose to sort the sperm. I know atomic says it lower sperm count but there are millions left anyway.
Thankfully my DH is ok with it plus guys can be so proud of the sample size:rofl::rofl:
Oh and Im almost 37 :thumbsdown:

Flava I don't know who's talking about it, but I know you did great attempt, but still got a girl. I think we do what we can and at the end everything in God hands.

[My Fabulous Children]

Ladies wheat grass and grape seed is for DH too?? And how much we have to take? I don't have any yet so no clue about it.

I have no idea, interesting to hear from others.

[My Fabulous Children]

Well here I sit 6dpo and no symptoms, which is good, I never had 2ww symptoms with my real pregnancies. I'm sure it'll be another bfn, I'm not losing hope just being realistic. I'm not expecting much till my cycles even out.

Tomorrow is my due date, feeling really ok about it atm. I can't decide if I'll hang out round the house doing my normal things or if I'll take my youngest (the others are in school) to the zoo, park, lunch, something like that.

Jen, I still hope you get your BFP in few days. You never know!!
Will be thinking of you tomorrow ((HUGS))

[LolaInLove]

I don't think you are supposed to mix bs with ew....I remember Tamara, and Atomic, saying it makes sperm's heads explode!!! I remember trying it one month (not at attempt) and got a big DON'T DO THAT! I am going to look in the archives and see, I don't want to freak you out, luv.....

I'm good, just kinda bummed and having a hard time concentrating on work and life. I'm actively miscarrying now. PNB, I think it's a great idea to go hang out with the fam like Princess did.

FX for everyone's attempts!!!!!

Oh, and I give DH all the same supps I take, for the most part. Most of mine are antioxidants now, though. Still doing RJ/BP but decided to drop the DHEA for now, I just want to lay off the hormone supps.

[My Fabulous Children]

Princess, good luck with your attempt ..A lots of EWCM sounds really good.

[My Fabulous Children]

Is there a magic fairy wand to just wave and you would end up pregnant with your desired gender?? I'm so ready to start trying and get this show on the road.

My magic wand is to be Patient :hair:

[LolaInLove]

Tonight is attempt night...just got
+opk and lots of ewcm today....hoping it is my BFP month. Moon sign is not male but can only control so much right?

FX!!!!

[ELP]

Hope you are ok Lola:hugs:

[LolaInLove]

Thanks, ELP. I'm hanging in there. I oscillate between shaking my fist at the heavens and staring at the wall for hours on end while I pretend to work. But, I am trying to get excited about swaying and ttc again. I just know that another bfp will not be as happy an occasion as it should be, because I will just spend the entire time until 12+weeks thinking it will leave anytime also. Do you worry about this too, 3PNB? I think it's normal, I just read a zillion posts on about.com/miscarriage and loss page about that.

[Zivic-Bubac]

Lola, hang in there:awe: My heart is with you. It's so unbelievebly hard, but the good news is - it MUST end at one point, it won't last forever....By tomorrow, you will call this past. And inevitably, when you come to an end, you are facing new beginning.
Thank you for info about EW and BS :HH:

[Zivic-Bubac]

Flava, I KNEW you were spring chicken compared to me:rofl:

[iluvmyman]

I'm so sorry for your loss Lola! My heart aches for you!

[iluvmyman]

I always just went for it the night of the first + opks (and then we did it the next night, but I am more on the sperm meet egg program since I'm older). I am of the opinion that timing doesn't matter, and you seem to be doing a full out sway with all the other stuff, so I say go for it when you feel its a good time. I don't know if your cm is affected by supps and mucinex, but I don't pay attention because mine is messed up from that stuff so I just go by when my body says I am about to O and then use the replacement cm (ew/preseed) and don't worry about it. GL!

Thank you Lola! I sure tried to do a full out sway but I've not everything right all the time...at all :) but I've tried really hard. I had trouble with a couple of the last minute things like, How do I get the egg white into the hoo haa. I sure hope enough made it in after pouring it out of a glass bowl. :rolleyes: and a couple other things too like the EW nonsense and I ended up using EW like 8.93 instead of 9.

Anyway, thanks for making me feel better about the BD time. I sure hope I don't have to do this again but if I do I'll go into it w/ a lot more knowledge and experience.

Thanks all!

[TTC5]

Tonight is attempt night...just got
+opk and lots of ewcm today....hoping it is my BFP month. Moon sign is not male but can only control so much right?

FX!!

[iluvmyman]

Tonight is attempt night...just got +opk and lots of ewcm today....hoping it is my BFP month. Moon sign is not male but can only control so much right?

Yeah!!! GL! Your w/ me today girl.

Amen on the control thing! Same for me on the moon but I've done the best I can w/ tv, laptop, computers, cell and electric blanket on low. Do you have some other positive ions?

[iluvmyman]

[QUOTE=begonia;28019]Goodness ladies you have been chatty this am :-) I like it! 'Cause I'm kind of a chatterbox :-)

I am so excited about your attempt iluvmyman! 3PNB is right ... we need to get you a nickname! Any preferences?

No preferences at all but nothing sounds very cool. Should have thought about that when I made the name but this is the first forum I've been a part of (IG doesn't really count) :)

[iluvmyman]

I don't think you are supposed to mix bs with ew....I remember Tamara, and Atomic, saying it makes sperm's heads explode!!! I remember trying it one month (not at attempt) and got a big DON'T DO THAT! I am going to look in the archives and see, I don't want to freak you out, luv......

Sperm's heads exploding??? That doesn't sound good. :) Wow, I sure hope that's not the case but might be good info going forward. I didn't use the EW mixed w/ BS since it lowered the PH, I used another EW. I went off the info from "another" forums TTC Boy E-Book and there was no mention of that and no warnings. Plus, I've seen people's sway attempts that have used EW's and BS Finger or Douche and that would be mixing them, right? Thanks for checking on this for me.

[3Pink1Blue]

I just know that another bfp will not be as happy an occasion as it should be, because I will just spend the entire time until 12+weeks thinking it will leave anytime also. Do you worry about this too, 3PNB? I think it's normal, I just read a zillion posts on about.com/miscarriage and loss page about that.

I don't think I'll be ok till well after the 13 wk mark and am pretty sure I won't sleep much either. I went to sleep at 12 wks 6 days happy and woke up 3ish am at 13 wks with my water broken and starting to bleed. I'm planning to beg my midwife to see me as close to 13 wks as possible and do a quick u/s, I'm hoping with our 10yr history she'll humor me. I'm just hoping I'll relax before the baby crowns.

Are you still waiting for the u/s or has a natural mc begun?

[3Pink1Blue]

FX to all the ladies in the 2ww.

I'm debating testing tomorrow at 7dpo. I know it's still super early but getting a bfp would really make my day and I know a bfn couldn't make it worse. I never give up on the bfp till af actually arrives so I always pretty much convince myself it's still just too early lol

[My Fabulous Children]

FX to all the ladies in the 2ww.

I'm debating testing tomorrow at 7dpo. I know it's still super early but getting a bfp would really make my day and I know a bfn couldn't make it worse. I never give up on the bfp till af actually arrives so I always pretty much convince myself it's still just too early lol

I ordered a bunch of pregnancy tests why? because I'm a poas addict & poas pusher!!! I want you to poas but at the same time no because I don't want you to be upset while you already know is super early, but still don't want you to be upset on your due date hun, good luck on whatever you decide this is tough one :worry: lol.

[TTC5]

I don't think I'll be ok till well after the 13 wk mark and am pretty sure I won't sleep much either. I went to sleep at 12 wks 6 days happy and woke up 3ish am at 13 wks with my water broken and starting to bleed. I'm planning to beg my midwife to see me as close to 13 wks as possible and do a quick u/s, I'm hoping with our 10yr history she'll humor me. I'm just hoping I'll relax before the baby crowns.

Are you still waiting for the u/s or has a natural mc begun?

I know that fear Jen, I have had a few mc now and one in the 12-13th week too x

[skrimpy]

Chunksta - congrats on your BFP!!

Ziv, so sorry on the bfn :( It's so frustrating when you just want to be knocked up!

The rest of you gals are chatting too fast for me today :p

[My Fabulous Children]

I know that fear Jen, I have had a few mc now and one in the 12-13th week too x

I have had one m/c and I feel so scared to try again (Very Worried) it's an awful thing to go through and I will never forget how low I felt after my m/c.

Luck to all you lovely ladies out there. I hope none of you go through this :HH:

Lola, My thoughts are with you I am really sad for you it's not fair- two in a row :(

[iluvmyman]

BS has pH 8 so it ll lower the 9 pH egg s pH.
I realize what I did now. Darn being rushed. You are right and my confusion was that i was just reading how to raise the PH of Pre-Seed and got confused in the rush of getting eggs together. That was a great PH EW and I ended up using a PH EW of 8.93 and I'm pretty stressed I just swayed pink.

[My Fabulous Children]

Ladies, How much folic acid are you taking? I'm taking 4 800 mcg folate tablets per day. That's what I used to take before the m/c. Plus now, I take a prenatal which has 800mcg of folic acid so that =5.

BTW- how much b12 I should take? Right now I'm taking one 250mcg a day.

[TTC5]

I take half a 125mg b12 and 5000mcg folic acid

[TTC5]

I have had one m/c and I feel so scared to try again (Very Worried) it's an awful thing to go through and I will never forget how low I felt after my m/c.

Luck to all you lovely ladies out there. I hope none of you go through this :HH:

Lola, My thoughts are with you I am really sad for you it's not fair- two in a row :(. I am the same and no doubt will be again x

[TTC5]

I realize what I did now. Darn being rushed. You are right and my confusion was that i was just reading how to raise the PH of Pre-Seed and got confused in the rush of getting eggs together. That was a great PH EW and I ended up using a PH EW of 8.93 and I'm pretty stressed I just swayed pink.

I dont think you would the ew would have been enough to sway blue despite adding bs and besides no diff to say doing a douche with ewcm ;)

[Zivic-Bubac]

How do I get the egg white into the hoo haa. I sure hope enough made it in after pouring it out of a glass bowl. :rolleyes: LOL!
I used sterile plastic syringe ( you can get them in every pharmacy), IMHO 2-3 ml should be enough, otherwise it can be REALLY messy...lolol!

[SpicyTunaSushi]

Hey Guys! I am jumping back in- it has been a busy week for me!

So, I am on Day 10 of my cycle, still - opk's and very watery cm.

Did using Robitussin make your ewcm too watery- and not stretchy? For some reason I am afraid that it will only be watery- because it is working.


And also- how do you time the BD with having some abstinence days? I am finding this difficult since this is my first cycle after breastfeeding so I predict I will probably ovulate sooner like I did before I was pregnant with DD. I was ovulated cd17 while breastfeeding.

[lightofmylife]

I realize what I did now. Darn being rushed. You are right and my confusion was that i was just reading how to raise the PH of Pre-Seed and got confused in the rush of getting eggs together. That was a great PH EW and I ended up using a PH EW of 8.93 and I'm pretty stressed I just swayed pink.
i didnt get y u r worried :o or may b im confused, isnt it we do BSF the day of O and then again b4 DTD and insert EW , do that Baking soda not decrease ph of EW ??? so i think what u did everyone does , i think im confused :D

[LolaInLove]

Sperm's heads exploding??? That doesn't sound good. :) Wow, I sure hope that's not the case but might be good info going forward. I didn't use the EW mixed w/ BS since it lowered the PH, I used another EW. I went off the info from "another" forums TTC Boy E-Book and there was no mention of that and no warnings. Plus, I've seen people's sway attempts that have used EW's and BS Finger or Douche and that would be mixing them, right? Thanks for checking on this for me.

I know! That is what I distincly remember Tamara telling me on IG, and I wondered the same thing.....if you are doing a bsf and then using ew, isn't that doing the same thing? To be honest, I did the bsf and ew for the first 4 months of ttc, and bfns. The 5th month I didn't do bsf, and still bfn with ew. When I dropped the ew, I got pg 2 months in a row. I'll ask Atomic in the ew forum.

[LolaInLove]

Did using Robitussin make your ewcm too watery- and not stretchy? For some reason I am afraid that it will only be watery- because it is working.


And also- how do you time the BD with having some abstinence days? .

Hey Spicy....YES my cm is not ew-ish at all when I take mucinex, but I did take it both months I got pg, so I will do it again. And with the abstinence timing, it is a HUGE PAIN IN THE A$$ to time it, unless you are one of those lucky ladies who ovulates on the same day each month like clockwork. I freaked, and I mean freaked!!!! about it for about 5 months of ttc with no good results. I'd be so stressed just trying to get it to a perfect 4 day abstinence that I was literally driving myself crazy. Some months, I would O a day late, and it would be 5 days, and I'd freak and wonder if I should have dtd earlier, but then just dtd when I was ovulating and had to try to not worry about my DH's sperm count! I think trying to time this and worrying about it is one of the top most stressful things when swaying.

So, this is what we do now: we just do it 48 hours apart, and don't worry about it. I got pg twice so far this way. I honestly don't worry about it swaying girl so much because I believe that diet and hormone levels and other stuff sways way more than timing. I mean, I would not do it twice a day, I think that would definitely lower counts. But, I will tell you, I have scoured fertility friend charts and we have had lots of discussions about this in the past 9 months online about it....most women on FF dtd several days in a row, all on O day, and some with dtd O-2 (2 days before O), then again on O day, so 48 hours apart. If you can manage to time it so that you have a 2-4 day abstinence, you have done an excellent job. But, if your O is so erratic, just take lots of opks and look for a fade-in pattern so you can see when you are getting close.

[LolaInLove]

Ladies, How much folic acid are you taking? I'm taking 4 800 mcg folate tablets per day. That's what I used to take before the m/c. Plus now, I take a prenatal which has 800mcg of folic acid so that =5.

BTW- how much b12 I should take? Right now I'm taking one 250mcg a day.

MFC, I think that is a perfect amount of both. I take about the same.

[LolaInLove]

I don't think I'll be ok till well after the 13 wk mark and am pretty sure I won't sleep much either. I went to sleep at 12 wks 6 days happy and woke up 3ish am at 13 wks with my water broken and starting to bleed. I'm planning to beg my midwife to see me as close to 13 wks as possible and do a quick u/s, I'm hoping with our 10yr history she'll humor me. I'm just hoping I'll relax before the baby crowns.

Are you still waiting for the u/s or has a natural mc begun?

If I get pg again, I will insist that I have bloodwork done immediately and an u/s done at 5-6 weeks, then another at 8-9 weeks. I think I can demand that at this point with 2 in a row!

I have started a natural m/c, been a couple days now, but nothing very heavy until this morning, when I felt like I was in labor, except with a tiny uterus instead of a huge one full of a baby. It was weird, but still VERY painful....I'm talking having to breathe through them painful! Did you have that or just get whisked away and put under?

[3Pink1Blue]

I'm so glad things are ending on their own, it's so much easier then having procedures while being devastated. With the last m/c I actually had no pain, nurses think I was in shock, physical shock not emotional. My first m/c the pain was excruciating, I was downing ibuprofen 800. Luckily it will only last a day or two, seriously get your hands on something strong and you'll be fine :)

[princessap]

Lola, sorry to hear you are having a hard time...thinking of you! I agree with Jen, get some pain medication and try to rest if you can!

[LolaInLove]

Good idea, I do think I will have them call me in something with some punch. How are you feeling, Jen? I so hope this is your month!!!

[princessap]

So here I sit in the 2WW now!!! I feel really good about our attempt last night...it was 4 days of DH abstinence which was perfect timing wise....I had tons of EWCM which I havent been getting, I feel really great about it and trying to keep positive thoughts....it was the exact same attempt as when we conceived our son who we lost, everything was the same regarding timing, position etc. I even had an appt in the same town as my OB the day we conceived our loss and I was there yesterday too having an appt with my OB...crazy! I am hoping it is a sign from my little one above that he wants us to have a baby...how nice would it be if it happened today on my birthday!!
I agree with everyone else too about worrying when pregnant....once I get that BFP I am sure I will worry until I hold the little one in my arms...I too went to bed happy at 14 weeks and the next day at a routine appt my life changed in an instant....no one should have to go through the things we have gone through on this board but thankfully we have each other

[LolaInLove]

Princess, that was so sweet, it made me cry....thinking about your little one giving you a sign from above. So glad your sway went the way you wanted it to. You seem pretty happy with it, that's awesome! FXFXFXFXFX for you!!!

You are right, no one should have to deal with losing a baby, it is really heartwrenching and makes you feel so defective and empty. Man, when I had my girls back in my 20s, I will like the poster child for ignorance is bliss....I just didn't worry about m/c, even though I had a chemical at 4.5 weeks right before I conceived my oldest, I just didn't worry about anything except getting food down. It didn't occur to me that the baby could die. I guess I didn't know as many horror stories as I do now at 35. Recurrent m/c just make you jaded. I've been reading all sorts of thread on other forums when I googled "miscarriage" about ladies who went on to have healthy babies. It's giving me some hope to read these stories.

[boyjoy]

So here I sit in the 2WW now!!! I feel really good about our attempt last night...it was 4 days of DH abstinence which was perfect timing wise....I had tons of EWCM which I havent been getting, I feel really great about it and trying to keep positive thoughts....it was the exact same attempt as when we conceived our son who we lost, everything was the same regarding timing, position etc. I even had an appt in the same town as my OB the day we conceived our loss and I was there yesterday too having an appt with my OB...crazy! I am hoping it is a sign from my little one above that he wants us to have a baby...how nice would it be if it happened today on my birthday!!
I agree with everyone else too about worrying when pregnant....once I get that BFP I am sure I will worry until I hold the little one in my arms...I too went to bed happy at 14 weeks and the next day at a routine appt my life changed in an instant....no one should have to go through the things we have gone through on this board but thankfully we have each other

FX for your BFP prince, this much thing cannot be coincidence, hope it s a sign of blue BFP! Enjoy your 2WW. And i am glad you feel good about your attempt and everything went well!

[My Fabulous Children]

Hey Spicy....YES my cm is not ew-ish at all when I take mucinex, but I did take it both months I got pg, so I will do it again. And with the abstinence timing, it is a HUGE PAIN IN THE A$$ to time it, unless you are one of those lucky ladies who ovulates on the same day each month like clockwork. I freaked, and I mean freaked!!!! about it for about 5 months of ttc with no good results. I'd be so stressed just trying to get it to a perfect 4 day abstinence that I was literally driving myself crazy. Some months, I would O a day late, and it would be 5 days, and I'd freak and wonder if I should have dtd earlier, but then just dtd when I was ovulating and had to try to not worry about my DH's sperm count! I think trying to time this and worrying about it is one of the top most stressful things when swaying.

So, this is what we do now: we just do it 48 hours apart, and don't worry about it. I got pg twice so far this way. I honestly don't worry about it swaying girl so much because I believe that diet and hormone levels and other stuff sways way more than timing. I mean, I would not do it twice a day, I think that would definitely lower counts. But, I will tell you, I have scoured fertility friend charts and we have had lots of discussions about this in the past 9 months online about it....most women on FF dtd several days in a row, all on O day, and some with dtd O-2 (2 days before O), then again on O day, so 48 hours apart. If you can manage to time it so that you have a 2-4 day abstinence, you have done an excellent job. But, if your O is so erratic, just take lots of opks and look for a fade-in pattern so you can see when you are getting close.

I totally agree with that :agree::agree::agree: same things happen with me every cycle ..Timing is pain!!!

2-4 days sways boy. I ended up with a 2 day cut off with my successfully boy sway.

[My Fabulous Children]

MFC, I think that is a perfect amount of both. I take about the same.

Thanks.

I am so sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. It's very painful I know. Try to rest, take care xx

[LolaInLove]

Thanks.

I am so sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. It's very painful I know. Try to rest, take care xx
Thanks, hun. I am just so bummed and annoyed. I was JUST starting to think I was out of the m/c woods and starting to plan stuff and think about names, etc. I have good times and bad times, but I know it will get better. XOXO

[My Fabulous Children]

princes, Glad to hear everything went well. FX for your BFP :fx:

[SpicyTunaSushi]

Hey Spicy....YES my cm is not ew-ish at all when I take mucinex, but I did take it both months I got pg, so I will do it again. And with the abstinence timing, it is a HUGE PAIN IN THE A$$ to time it, unless you are one of those lucky ladies who ovulates on the same day each month like clockwork. I freaked, and I mean freaked!!!! about it for about 5 months of ttc with no good results. I'd be so stressed just trying to get it to a perfect 4 day abstinence that I was literally driving myself crazy. Some months, I would O a day late, and it would be 5 days, and I'd freak and wonder if I should have dtd earlier, but then just dtd when I was ovulating and had to try to not worry about my DH's sperm count! I think trying to time this and worrying about it is one of the top most stressful things when swaying.

So, this is what we do now: we just do it 48 hours apart, and don't worry about it. I got pg twice so far this way. I honestly don't worry about it swaying girl so much because I believe that diet and hormone levels and other stuff sways way more than timing. I mean, I would not do it twice a day, I think that would definitely lower counts. But, I will tell you, I have scoured fertility friend charts and we have had lots of discussions about this in the past 9 months online about it....most women on FF dtd several days in a row, all on O day, and some with dtd O-2 (2 days before O), then again on O day, so 48 hours apart. If you can manage to time it so that you have a 2-4 day abstinence, you have done an excellent job. But, if your O is so erratic, just take lots of opks and look for a fade-in pattern so you can see when you are getting close.

Lola- I am sorry to hear about your losses. I hope that you get your blue baby soon! Thanks for your response. I use a diaphragm to collect cm and there is a bit of watery, loose ewcm, with some stretch but only because I went fishing for it. I am going to have DH empty tonight- I am happy with 48 hours- but aiming for 3-4 days. I would rather the guys be fresh than too old. If he empties tonight- then we have about 6 days and hopefully we will O before then.


I am loving the robitussin though- I had DH try it and it was really runny- after only one day- so I will have him take it the day of smiley. When we conceived DD, we dtd the 9 days before o date (i kept getting watery cm, but wasn't using OPKs), so at least his sperm count is good. I think she was the last sperm left.

[TTC5]

So here I sit in the 2WW now!!! I feel really good about our attempt last night...it was 4 days of DH abstinence which was perfect timing wise....I had tons of EWCM which I havent been getting, I feel really great about it and trying to keep positive thoughts....it was the exact same attempt as when we conceived our son who we lost, everything was the same regarding timing, position etc. I even had an appt in the same town as my OB the day we conceived our loss and I was there yesterday too having an appt with my OB...crazy! I am hoping it is a sign from my little one above that he wants us to have a baby...how nice would it be if it happened today on my birthday!!
I agree with everyone else too about worrying when pregnant....once I get that BFP I am sure I will worry until I hold the little one in my arms...I too went to bed happy at 14 weeks and the next day at a routine appt my life changed in an instant....no one should have to go through the things we have gone through on this board but thankfully we have each other

FX xox

[TTC5]

If I get pg again, I will insist that I have bloodwork done immediately and an u/s done at 5-6 weeks, then another at 8-9 weeks. I think I can demand that at this point with 2 in a row!

I have started a natural m/c, been a couple days now, but nothing very heavy until this morning, when I felt like I was in labor, except with a tiny uterus instead of a huge one full of a baby. It was weird, but still VERY painful....I'm talking having to breathe through them painful! Did you have that or just get whisked away and put under?

xoxoxoxooxoxoxoox

[3Pink1Blue]

Good idea, I do think I will have them call me in something with some punch. How are you feeling, Jen? I so hope this is your month!!!

I'm pretty ok, laying low and allowing myself to wallow. I debated going out into the world but I really just want to lay here on my couch. Netflix and my girls to keep me company. I'd love a glass of wine but am hesitant being in the 2ww and all so I have a feeling some baked goods will end my day. Baked goods and an ambien I think:happy:

[TTC5]

What is an ambien Jen? x

[begonia]

Ambien (a pill that is a sleep aid, TTC5!) and baked goods sound like the perfect ending Jen :-) I am glad you've allowed for some wallowing. I think that is healthy.

I'd like to add another round of xoxoxoxoxo for Lola. And a round for Jen, too.:HH:

Princess I am happy your attempt went so well; it sounds like it couldn't possibly have gone any better!!!! FX for you in this 2WW!

[TTC5]

Thanks Begonia, I thought it sounded like some kind of exquisite chocolate lol!

[TTC5]

I am on day 2 of chesty cough mixture and OMG my nose is running like a tap LOL!!!!

[begonia]

TTC5 you wish everything was chocolate, don't you :-) My kind of girl! And hello?!?! I just noticed you joined in Feb but have over 1000 posts. You're a machine. I love it.

BOOO to the cough! Better take some mucinex ;-)

[TTC5]

You know me too well already Begonia! ;)

Yep joined in Feb I am LOVING this place! I just feel so at home and never feel judged!!

I am not sure if we have mucinex in Australia? I prob should find out cos this stuff taste HORRID!!!!

[My Fabulous Children]

Hello Everyone! Hope you're all doing well.

I tested my pH yesterday and it was 6.5 ..I'm doing too much and finally seeing little change ,but it could drop at anytime, LOL I know this :D

[Flava]

Hello Everyone! Hope you're all doing well.

I tested my pH yesterday and it was 6.5 ..I'm doing too much and finally seeing little change ,but it could drop at anytime, LOL I know this :D

Im so jealous!!! 6.5?? Very nice ! Lets hope it will go up more. And finally I can see your chart.:wink::bigsmile:

[Flava]

3pink i made the jiggler recipe wow so easy ! Take a same time to mix the gelatin drink!! Took a pic and posted too so everyone can learn to do it. Thanks a lot!

[SpicyTunaSushi]

Hey girls, Full ferning today- but still -ve OPK (digi).

CM is getting there- but not abundant yet, cm is at 6 using paper pH. I have some real ew's- they are a 9. Come on eggie!

Also, did anyone get bad headaches from BSD? My husband and I both have them- but maybe it is allergies?

[ELP]

3pink i made the jiggler recipe wow so easy ! Take a same time to mix the gelatin drink!! Took a pic and posted too so everyone can learn to do it. Thanks a lot!

I want some gelatin jigglers:hair: We cannot even find the gelatin over here!

[3Pink1Blue]

Flava - I'm so glad you liked it! I couldn't do the gelatin drink it had far too much texture lol

ELP - really no gelatin? I can get 32 packets for not quite $6 (thats less then 4 pounds) You ladies make me want to start a GD export business. Gelatin, guaifenesin, it all ships at rock bottom prices :wink:


Well my due date came and went and amazingly today I feel great. I now have only positive in my future. On the other hand I've got to slow the expansion of my butt. I love the gd food philosophy but holy crap, time to add a bit more exercise. What are all you ladies doing to keep your buttons from popping?

[ELP]

Don't even use the B word!!!(butt!) I saw some recent video of me today and it was horific, the word blobular springs to mind. I need to get serious! I may get myself a bike when cash picks up, biking wit all this extra weight would be mucle building over cardio wouldn't it??

[My Fabulous Children]

Im so jealous!!! 6.5?? Very nice ! Lets hope it will go up more. And finally I can see your chart.:wink::bigsmile:

I hope it will!!!

[My Fabulous Children]

Hey girls, Full ferning today- but still -ve OPK (digi).

CM is getting there- but not abundant yet, cm is at 6 using paper pH. I have some real ew's- they are a 9. Come on eggie!

Also, did anyone get bad headaches from BSD? My husband and I both have them- but maybe it is allergies?

My DH doesn't drink BSD, but I do. I never got a heahaches from BSD, how much are you taking?

hope you get a + on your opks soon.

[begonia]

Good luck with the opk's spicy! Never had a headache, but also never took more than 1-2 a day.

TTC5 did you love the Lindt bar?

I am getting a YI :-( It's been 3 years since my last one so it isn't like they happen all the time but MAN! They are the WORST!

3PNB I am so glad you feel great! I hope the positive in your future is a Big Fat Positive :-) SOON! FXFXFXFX!

[My Fabulous Children]

Me too Begonia, I never took more than 2 a day because I also do ASG once a day!

[3Pink1Blue]

I am getting a YI :-( It's been 3 years since my last one so it isn't like they happen all the time but MAN! They are the WORST!

3PNB I am so glad you feel great! I hope the positive in your future is a Big Fat Positive :-) SOON! FXFXFXFX!

A college friend of mine used to call it the yeasty beasty lol hope it clears up fast.
Thanks for the xf :)

Spicy - I used to do the bsd 6x a day, never got headaches just evil heartburn when I quit.

[lightofmylife]

Good luck with the opk's spicy! Never had a headache, but also never took more than 1-2 a day.

I am getting a YI :-( It's been 3 years since my last one so it isn't like they happen all the time but MAN! They are the WORST!


i got YI last year, it was worst but i got rid in just one day by using garlic .... i did put garlic clove 2 times in a day but felt nothing better , then i crushed it and put in woohoo (TMI) coz i didnt know how to use it as didnt get cure a day b4, but OMG , it hurt a lottttttt , but i got instant relief :) never get it back.

[TTC5]

Good luck with the opk's spicy! Never had a headache, but also never took more than 1-2 a day.

TTC5 did you love the Lindt bar?

I am getting a YI :-( It's been 3 years since my last one so it isn't like they happen all the time but MAN! They are the WORST!

3PNB I am so glad you feel great! I hope the positive in your future is a Big Fat Positive :-) SOON! FXFXFXFX!

Oh no! I got a yi a few weeks into swaying too!!

The choc was ok... lol....

[begonia]

Thanks for the YI tips! I had no idea about garlic, Light! I will google that for sure.

Yeasty Beasty :rofl:

[TTC5]

Flava - I'm so glad you liked it! I couldn't do the gelatin drink it had far too much texture lol

ELP - really no gelatin? I can get 32 packets for not quite $6 (thats less then 4 pounds) You ladies make me want to start a GD export business. Gelatin, guaifenesin, it all ships at rock bottom prices :wink:


Well my due date came and went and amazingly today I feel great. I now have only positive in my future. On the other hand I've got to slow the expansion of my butt. I love the gd food philosophy but holy crap, time to add a bit more exercise. What are all you ladies doing to keep your buttons from popping?

So glad you went ok xoxox

And lol at the buttons popping!!

[TTC5]

Don't even use the B word!!!(butt!) I saw some recent video of me today and it was horific, the word blobular springs to mind. I need to get serious! I may get myself a bike when cash picks up, biking wit all this extra weight would be mucle building over cardio wouldn't it??

:rofl:

[My Fabulous Children]

Thanks for the YI tips! I had no idea about garlic, Light! I will google that for sure.

Yeasty Beasty :rofl:

garlic def. prevent sickness and raises pH, but it smells, oh no. LOL.

[TTC5]

Hi Ladies, have started our May thread here:
http://genderdreaming.com/forum/showthread.php?3022-♥-Mayl-2011-Blue-Cheer-Squad-Thread-♥&p=28848#post28848

[My Fabulous Children]

Ladies, How many glasses of v8 & v8 fusion do you drink daily??

I try to drink an 8 oz glass of low sodium V8 everyday ..and same for v8 fusion once a day.

[TTC5]

None lol
Only drink lemon water and green tea.

[My Fabulous Children]

None lol
Only drink lemon water and green tea. I didn't drink v8 with my previous boy sway. But I'm working my a$$ off for his little brother! LOL. He def. need little brother. I can't believe what his sisters are doing to him!!! All girly things around him :worry:

[TTC5]

Oh don't tell me that haha imagine a boy after 4 girls haha

[My Fabulous Children]

Oh don't tell me that haha imagine a boy after 4 girls haha

:rofl:

[nuthinbutpink]

Oh don't tell me that haha imagine a boy after 4 girls haha

One day, he will be the most popular boy at school with 4 older cute sisters that his friends have crushes on! VERY popular!

[TTC5]

Well yes that is true heheheheh!!

[3Pink1Blue]

I can't believe what his sisters are doing to him!!! All girly things around him :worry:

My girls used to treat Hani (DD#3) like a little doll, dressing her up and making her pretty. I can't even imagine what they would do to a little brother.

[Flava]

Hey ladies I love garlic and have 4 girls!http://dl2.glitter-graphics.net/pub/705/705592bsib3ydttb.gif (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)

And I only want 1 boy , that's all! No little brother wishes here for sure.

fab Im not on ttc yet so I only drink 1 small glass of each. ( no idea how many oz) I will drink 2-3 glass when I go on ttc .

[Flava]

My girls used to treat Hani (DD#3) like a little doll, dressing her up and making her pretty. I can't even imagine what they would do to a little brother.

awwww that's co cute!!:agree: I think I don't have to worry about it if I ever get a boy because my girls are not like that :sad: they don't care about the little one at all.

[3Pink1Blue]

The most common phrase in my house was "stop kissing/hugging the baby!"

[lightofmylife]

i am not TTC right now but drink V8 hot n spicy just to build up taste :cool: so i cup a day.. but i like V8 fusion , one glass daily .

[lightofmylife]

The most common phrase in my house was "stop kissing/hugging the baby!"
thats so sweet:HH:

[TTC5]

The most common phrase in my house was "stop kissing/hugging the baby!"

Gorgeous lol

[TTC5]

My girls used to treat Hani (DD#3) like a little doll, dressing her up and making her pretty. I can't even imagine what they would do to a little brother.

My girls would go beserk!!! When we had our gender scan with DD3, my eldest cried so much coz she wanted a brother, it broke my heart :'(

[iluvmyman]

LOL!
I used sterile plastic syringe ( you can get them in every pharmacy), IMHO 2-3 ml should be enough, otherwise it can be REALLY messy...lolol!

I think I'm gonna start a thread on what I did wrong just to maybe help some other newbie's, but it would suck if I was the only one stupid enough to make some of my mistakes/misunderstandings. :) I think I'll put it out there anyway even though, it might make you guys do a little bit of......:rolleyes:....this:sigh:....and even this :rofl: Ha ha

[iluvmyman]

i didnt get y u r worried :o or may b im confused, isnt it we do BSF the day of O and then again b4 DTD and insert EW , do that Baking soda not decrease ph of EW ??? so i think what u did everyone does , i think im confused :D

That's a good point. Maybe that's why you aren't supposed to do both? I've never read it s/b either BS or EW.

Hopefully Atomic will help out with this.

[3Pink1Blue]

I like that Idea, things we learned the hard way lol

[iluvmyman]

I know! That is what I distincly remember Tamara telling me on IG, and I wondered the same thing.....if you are doing a bsf and then using ew, isn't that doing the same thing? To be honest, I did the bsf and ew for the first 4 months of ttc, and bfns. The 5th month I didn't do bsf, and still bfn with ew. When I dropped the ew, I got pg 2 months in a row. I'll ask Atomic in the ew forum.

Thanks Lola!

[iluvmyman]

So here I sit in the 2WW now!!! I feel really good about our attempt last night...it was 4 days of DH abstinence which was perfect timing wise....I had tons of EWCM which I havent been getting, I feel really great about it and trying to keep positive thoughts....it was the exact same attempt as when we conceived our son who we lost, everything was the same regarding timing, position etc. I even had an appt in the same town as my OB the day we conceived our loss and I was there yesterday too having an appt with my OB...crazy! I am hoping it is a sign from my little one above that he wants us to have a baby...how nice would it be if it happened today on my birthday!!
I agree with everyone else too about worrying when pregnant....once I get that BFP I am sure I will worry until I hold the little one in my arms...I too went to bed happy at 14 weeks and the next day at a routine appt my life changed in an instant....no one should have to go through the things we have gone through on this board but thankfully we have each other

I hope it's OK I jumped in.

My son died unexpectedly hours after he was born. I'd never even miscarried before and neither of my 2 sisters or mother either. I really took for granted that nothing would happen. it's been 18 weeks and no autopsy results. There is just no way of getting around me being worried for the 1st year I think. Sucks. I stressed my whole pregnancy being so scared to have another child and regret it. I don't think I'll stress less this time, just differently. I just want to enjoy it if I am able to get pregnant again. I guess there's just nothing I can do about it. :sigh:

I hurt for everyone who has lost a baby and I'm always crying a little when I read your posts. You pass these milestones like 12 weeks and think your in the clear. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[TTC5]

iluvmyman, i am soooo sorry =(
I think you are incredibly brave and strong xx

[iluvmyman]

I like that Idea, things we learned the hard way lol

That's actually a great thread name, do you mind I use it to start the thread?

[My Fabulous Children]

My girls used to treat Hani (DD#3) like a little doll, dressing her up and making her pretty. I can't even imagine what they would do to a little brother.

Aww That's so cute. My girls do that to their little brother it's funny, but I don't like it :worry: cuz he's a boy. They dress him girly dresses etc, :rofl: I guess its ok cuz he's a baby?!!! :think:

[iluvmyman]

iluvmyman, i am soooo sorry =(
I think you are incredibly brave and strong xx

Thanks TTC5, I'm not brave though. :) God alone gets the credit for everything. I appreciate your note and am very blessed.

[TTC5]

Thanks TTC5, I'm not brave though. :) God alone gets the credit for everything. I appreciate your note and am very blessed.

You are brave! It must not feel it that way for you though i am sure xx

[My Fabulous Children]

Hey ladies I love garlic and have 4 girls!http://dl2.glitter-graphics.net/pub/705/705592bsib3ydttb.gif (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)

And I only want 1 boy , that's all! No little brother wishes here for sure.

fab Im not on ttc yet so I only drink 1 small glass of each. ( no idea how many oz) I will drink 2-3 glass when I go on ttc .

Like the blinkie :rofl: oh no you didn't!!! :cool:

2-3 sounds really good. I can drink 2-3 glasses of V8 V-fusion , but can't stand the real V8. Once a day is enough for me.

[My Fabulous Children]

Iluvmyman, I'm so sorry Hun! And yes you are so brave :)

[SpicyTunaSushi]

Iluvmyman- I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

[ELP]

Iluv, thats such a hard loss:( And an added sadness that they still haven't been able to give you a reason why yet. :hugs:

[princessap]

Iluvmyman...I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Tears filled my eyes reading your post. I am so sorry to hear what you have gone through and pray you get some answers soon. The worst part for us is not knowing why it happened. We had two uneventful pregnancies and so it never occurred to me that we would have any problems making our family complete.
If you ever need to chat, vent or anything please let me know.

[3Pink1Blue]

Thanks Iluvmyman, Princessap and I lost ours at the same gestation within a week of each other. We hate this bond of ours. I can't even imagine how hard that must have been and must still be for you I really hope you can get some answers. Big big hug.

[3Pink1Blue]

That's actually a great thread name, do you mind I use it to start the thread?

By all means, maybe our stupidity can save others:bigsmile:

[Flava]

OMg iluv! Im so very sorry !
http://dl9.glitter-graphics.net/pub/2657/2657409uk8l2t0dkx.gif (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
You are super brave because I would go insane and crazy for sure!
I had 5 m/c but nothing like this...the latest was at 15 weeks.

[My Fabulous Children]

Hi Everyone! :wave:

Ladies in the 2ww anything new with you :bigsmile: I would really like to hear BFP's news :pray:

[iluvmyman]

Thank you and same for you if you need to chat or vent. A friendish of mine lost a daughter 2 weeks before due and autopsy came back with nothing. In fact, we have a family member that had the same experience, but she really struggles with not knowing and hasn't been able to keep a pregnancy yet. I have 3 healthy children and am sooo thankful. I sure would like to know if there is something we need to be careful of if we get prego again though. Losing children is sooo tough at any time! It's been really sad but very comforting to know that I'm not the only one who's lost a child. It's a sucky club to be apart of but the support has been amazing.

[iluvmyman]

Thanks MFC, Spicy and ELP! I appreciate the love. :)

[iluvmyman]

Thanks Iluvmyman, Princessap and I lost ours at the same gestation within a week of each other. We hate this bond of ours. I can't even imagine how hard that must have been and must still be for you I really hope you can get some answers. Big big hug.

I'm so sorry for your losses but so glad you found each other and support each other. That is so important. I guess it gets to be less raw I would say, but I think about him everyday as I'm sure you both do as well.

I had a necklace made w/ his pic on it and we made a shadow box w/ his hat, onsie, and couple other items so it's nice to keep him present and talked about. My other children won't forget either so that's a blessing.

I miss him and it sucks. I sure pray we can have another child that's healthy. That's what it all comes down to and I certainly won't take one second of it for granted again. :) He's with my brother in heaven and I know I'll see him again one day. He won't be my little baby anymore but will be glad to spend eternity with him.

OK enough about me, I hope all is going well w/ you both!!

[iluvmyman]

Thank you Flava!

[iluvmyman]

Hi Everyone! :wave:

Ladies in the 2ww anything new with you :bigsmile: I would really like to hear BFP's news :pray:

I have till the end of this week at least. The test from early-pregnancytest.com said you can take it as soon as 7 dpo so I'll check the end of this week. I'm pretty crabby & tired so hopefully that's a good sign or it's my mind playing mean, nasty little tricks on me. :)

[My Fabulous Children]

I have till the end of this week at least. The test from early-pregnancytest.com said you can take it as soon as 7 dpo so I'll check the end of this week. I'm pretty crabby & tired so hopefully that's a good sign or it's my mind playing mean, nasty little tricks on me. :)

:fx: Good luck!!! BTW come to May Thread :)

[TTC5]

I'm so sorry for your losses but so glad you found each other and support each other. That is so important. I guess it gets to be less raw I would say, but I think about him everyday as I'm sure you both do as well.

I had a necklace made w/ his pic on it and we made a shadow box w/ his hat, onsie, and couple other items so it's nice to keep him present and talked about. My other children won't forget either so that's a blessing.

I miss him and it sucks. I sure pray we can have another child that's healthy. That's what it all comes down to and I certainly won't take one second of it for granted again. :) He's with my brother in heaven and I know I'll see him again one day. He won't be my little baby anymore but will be glad to spend eternity with him.

OK enough about me, I hope all is going well w/ you both!!

I lost my sister 4 years ago and I have seen the impact this has had on my Mum. My heart goes out to you xx

[iluvmyman]

:fx: Good luck!!! BTW come to May Thread :)

I was wondering where everyone went. :) Thanks.

[My Fabulous Children]

I was wondering where everyone went. :) Thanks.

See you there :D