Abundant April 2WW Thread (4)

[Sumbal]

Sumbal I read your sway post. What cd are you starting opk on? And in my opinion the clear blue advance would be best for boy sway since you want to get more than one attempt at pos opk and your not yet sure your O date is regular. Once you get the flashing smiley I'd start the BD. Eat everything in site seriously! Lots of oatmeal, eggs, and protein in general. Nuts. I never drank soda or coffee or alcohol only water. I always took a women's multi vitamin. Always exercised in moderation. Oh and I seen you were trying to stay away from dairy. Ive always been a milk drinker and cheese eater and see where it's gotten me lol Hmmm.... if I think of anything else to help I'll let you know!


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Thank you Ashfind for your input. Well I started OPK on CD 9 and got positive on first test. After that I got all negative. I don't know I have concieved this month or not. But now all OPK coming negative. I am worried how I can ovulate so early?

[AshFind]

There's another girl in here that generally Os early also but I can't help you with that part [emoji53] sorry
Mummy where are you? Aus? This time zone stuff is killing me did you test today 8dpo right? I must start seeing pee sticks soon or I'll have to make my own [emoji23][emoji23]


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[AshFind]

There's another girl in here that generally Os early also but I can't help you with that part [emoji53] sorry
Mummy where are you? Aus? This time zone stuff is killing me did you test today 8dpo right? I must start seeing pee sticks soon or I'll have to make my own [emoji23][emoji23]


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[maximbella]

Just took my CD15 am opk and it looks lighter than yesterday's. Wth?! Could I already have missed my surge? I've never O'd before CD17 in my life so think it's unlikely, but wonder why 13PM is darkest and now they are fading? Anyone know?!

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[mummy2boys]

Hi everyone, welcome sumbal, I'm new too [emoji4] Maxim, my tests seem to fade in and out like yours before I get a true positive, maybe it's coming soon.
Ash, I'm uk so 5pm here. Yeah I'm 8dpo had a temp drop this morning ( does that mean I'm out?) and getting af type cramps. Bfn on a cheapie too. I've also just eaten a whole chocolate Easter egg so diet out of the window [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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[AshFind]

Max my relaxing vacation set me to O 4 days earlier this cycle. Maybe you should try to squeeze in another test around 2pm just to make sure all basis are covered. I'm not a great advisor lol but that's what I'd do.
Mummy your def. not out! Your temp is still well above coverline and with ic you more than likely won't get a positive before 10-11dpo and that's still early [emoji4]


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[Lolabelle]

Mummy-you're def still in this! Your temp may fluctuate a little, but it's still up!
Maxim-as XX mentioned, you can use the same OPK, it's the cb advanced that you don't reuse. I'm not sure why it would get lighter, it may be amount of fluids you had in you...it doesn't look a ton lighter, I'd def try the digi...it took the guesswork out of it for me! Mine all look like they could be positive on the wondfo, but when I used the digi on the same day, it wasn't positive.
Sumbal-I O early too sometimes around CD 11-12. If you had a pos OPK on CD9, then you may have O'ed on CD10...so could be at 1dpo. With your temp spiking up, it does look like you have already O'ed, but I'm curious to see what it looks like when you add more temps the next couple of days. Could you possibly add a link to your chart in your signature? Fx your attempt worked this cycle, but if not...I'd start with the digi next cycle and as Ash & pbn mentioned BD several times when you get that flashing smiley!!!


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[AshFind]

Ladies I just have to share this it made me nearly want to cry! Hubby has never said he wanted a girl and netti he was EXACTLY like yours as far as not wanting more. But this am before he left to work he was talking about his secretary and I said well what would she think if we got pregnant again and he says she's already asking me when we're going to try for a girl. And he mentioned an employee that just had a baby girl. I know this is nothing huge but just the fact he mentioned and was talking baby talk made me want to bawl I had to hold it back [emoji7].
Pbn, sky, Lola starting tomorrow we will be in the 5-7 days where most implantation takes place [emoji12] I'm beyond excited and scared!! [emoji122] for sticky beans for all of us!!



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[netti02]

Aww Thats nice Ash. Its reassuring when they acknowledge it, well for me anyway. My DH can be hot and cold on the issue and thats the problem 🙁

Maxim- i didn't get a blaring positive this cycle. I got one similar to yours on 13pm and they did lighten like that. Did you get an attempt around the 13pm one? You may want to keep checking just incase

Wow there will be so many testers at once 😁😁



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[maximbella]

Nooo, we weren't able to get in attempt in! :( We were traveling and then my husband left for work meeting out of town, so we haven't seen each other. Aughhhhh.....

[maximbella]

If my surge was CD13 and I O tonight (having lots of bloating and cramping), would BD tonight sway too blue??

[Pbn3]

Maxim can you post link to chart?

[Pbn3]

Never mind found it a page back

[maximbella]

Can you see it here?


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[Pbn3]

If my surge was CD13 and I O tonight (having lots of bloating and cramping), would BD tonight sway too blue??
Bd asap!!! As for swaying blue do you mean by the timing as in too close to o? It doesn't sway and if you don't have a attempt then you won't even have a chance. But its your sway so if its something that you believe then only you can decide what you're comfortable with. If you do o and have no attempts or chance of a bfp how will you feel about that? I say go for it because I want to see you get a bfp!!!

[Pbn3]

Also you don't know for sure that your oing today/tonight. O pain can occur before, during and after ovulation actually takes place. You may be gearing up and get a pos opk in a few days...

[Lolabelle]

Maxim-when was your last BD? It looks like the 20th on ff. If so, I'd try to get in E4D since you're not sure if/when you o'd. Maybe someone else will know if BD would sway too blue tonight if you do end up Oing.


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[maximbella]

Yes it was on the 20th. DH left town after that. He's back tonight but I'm afraid to BD if it will sway blue, you know?! Think I'm ok??


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[Lolabelle]

Maxim-my thought was that you should go ahead & get your 1 attempt in now & another in 4 days since you're not sure if/when you O'ed! Pbn-I'm glad you're here b/c it sounds like you're saying it wouldn't sway blue for her right??


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[XXforhubby]

To put your mind at ease Maxim, I had an O-3 attempt, and O day attempt, and an O+3 attempt. I ended up BDing E3D and I still got a girl. You can't get pregnant without a viable attempt. It's hard to not believe in timing, but like Pbn3 said it's been debunked time and again. You are going into this set higher for pink than most- you have 2 girls already and are the poster child for having a pink lifestyle.

I say attempt now and again in 4 days. FX so hard for you and GL with whatever you decide to do [emoji8][emoji92][emoji178][emoji254][emoji178][emoji94]!

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[maximbella]

Alright THANK you ladies! BD tonight it is... [emoji106] I'll update with what's temps do tomorrow am, so will know if I O'd or not. Seriously, thank you guys you're the best!!


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[AshFind]

Xx I LOVE what you just said!! I have more attempts in than girly so this gets me happy!
Max I agree with everyone. You already have two girls so your naturally girly I think it'll be ok plus would you feel worse at knowing you have no chance at a bfp if you didn't get any attempts?


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[Sumbal]

Hello everyone, Here is my chart with today updates. I am not happy with my attempts, I am feeling i did pink sway attempts. however I am swaying for a boy.

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[Sumbal]

Ash- thats great to know your husband wish for a baby girl.

Maxim- Best of luck...

[MrsGoodies]

Sumbal,

I got PG with a boy by BD the day after a +opk (was trying 0+12 for a girl), so your attempt looks good to me.

You also had more CM the day after your opk which also sways boy!

[Sumbal]

Sumbal,

I got PG with a boy by BD the day after a +opk (was trying 0+12 for a girl), so your attempt looks good to me.

You also had more CM the day after your opk which also sways boy!

Hopefully MrsGoodies Thanks for encouragement

[IWant4Kids]

Welcome to the new members!

Quick me update....had one more slip for a HCG test, so got it done yesterday....19700! This explains why I feel like crap....just nothing to show. My doubling time is now 3.5 days or 83.6 hours (think that is normal for the higher levels?)
My appointment with the ob is on Wednesday at 9:45 for another scan. D&C booked for 8am on Thursday morning.

So excited for you girls to start testing!!!! YAY!!! xo

[maximbella]

Iwant4 - so does that mean that there's a baby?? I'm new to all of this, but it sounds reassuring if the levels keep going up right?!

Sunbal, looks good - excited for you to test!

How is everyone? We did BD last night, thank you for all of your last minute help yesterday! Woke up and temp is still low, so still haven't O'd yet, which is good! I was worried that I would have O'd over the night. I am, however, having cramping on both sides this morning, so hopefully it's coming SOON! I wonder if my body geared up to O since I was so relaxed on vacation, and then it delayed a bit after I returned to my crazy life. I swear, living life in NYC is NOT at all easy....I'm convinced that part of the reason for my late O's is due to all the day to day stresses!

[Lolabelle]

Iwant4-thanks for the update! I know that you mentioned before that you have a tilted uterus and that you were able to see your boys. I still pray that maybe there is a sneaky one hiding in there! Sorry you're not feeling well. Fx you get your answers very soon...I know you've been in limbo for a long time!
Maxim-do you think maybe you already o'ed on CD12/13? I wonder if you put in a few lower temps before CD12, if it would give you crosshairs?
Skyblue-how are things going??!


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[mummy2boys]

Hi everyone. Iwant4 your numbers sound great, hope its positive news for you on Wednesday.
Ash, what your hubby said is so lovely, wish I could get mine to be more positive about trying.
Fingers crossed for everyone coming up to testing next week 🤞



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[mummy2boys]

Forgot to say, maxim that sounds positive, hope your o comes soon!
As for me I'm 99% sure I'm out this time, temp down again today and I've just started spotting with af cramps, exactly as usual. I'm ok about it though as I need to get back on the diet after having a good few weeks off and putting on quite a few lbs [emoji33]


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[Lolabelle]

Maxim-or....as you mentioned, maybe you were gearing up to O and didn't...maybe that would explain the test getting darker, but not positive? There was def a spike from CD12 to 13, so not sure if that means anything??

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[Lolabelle]

Mummy-have you POAS just in case? Hope AF stays away, but at least you have a positive attitude about it...maybe you will feel more confident after being on the diet a little longer!


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[AshFind]

Max living in NYC would be insane! I live in the middle of fields lol! Hope you O soon your getting close to your normal cd17 right?
Iwant4kids numbers going up is good right? Did your work trip get cancelled? [emoji122] for little bean to show! I'm going to be so nervous for you Wednesday.
Mummy... booo I don't like bfn! But I do understand the diet part. I tell myself every time "if I don't get a bfp my sway will be stronger" pbn has said before that not getting pregnant is part of the girl sway because that's basically what your doing is reducing fertility.
Sky, pbn, Lola how's everyone feeling?
AFM I am feeling tiny bits of cramping here and there. Barely noticeable unless I'm setting!! Hope this means implantation [emoji120]


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[maximbella]

Thanks ladies! My temp was low on CD12 because I woke up without covers and it was cold in the room, so I don't think that it was quite accurate, but I recorded it anyway on my chart. I don't believe I've O'd yet as my temps post O are always over 98.0 degrees, but maybe since I'm temping vaginally this time my temps could be different??

[Lolabelle]

Ash-I'm noticing mild cramps today too! I think you're ahead of me & it may be too early for implantation for me, BUT maybe something's going on in there?? Fxfxfx!
Check out this implantation calculator I stumbled upon. Kind of cool [emoji41]
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Who's next to POAS? Haven't looked at any squinters lately!! I'm going to attempt to wait until Wednesday!!! Ash-I know you have those frer's ready lol!!! Should we place bets on how long you'll hold out j/k 🤣 I thought that my huge bag of wondfos would satisfy my urge to POAS, but since I know they're not as sensitive, if it's a BFN...then I always want to pull out a frer and end up wasting it anyway [emoji854]



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[AshFind]

lol Lola I bought 25 wondfo hcg and I only have 4 left from last cycle [emoji12]. I really want to wait until Tuesday but more than likely will pull one out Wednesday. Weekends are usually a good distraction with ball games and this Sunday I'm planning a shopping trip (have to drive an hour and a half to get to some good stores) so I think I can successfully hold off until Monday. I'm just so scared to see a bfn and be disappointed. I feel like I'd almost rather wait until Wednesday and be disappointed once rather than multiple times...


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[Lolabelle]

Maxim, I think you're right...prob haven't o'd yet. Everyone may be different, but I do think your temps will be higher if that's how it typically is, even with switching to vag temps. Did you try the digi yet?


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[AshFind]

I'm not sure I like that thing Lola lol it says don't test until wayyyy to late for me [emoji23][emoji23]. I think I will play it be ear and see what my temps do and if I have any symptoms.


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[maximbella]

I cannot wait for you guys to test!!

Lola, I did test with the digi yesterday and day before and just got the open circle, so negative....

[AshFind]

And my ff did change putting me at 5dpo today so I'm sticking to it


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[Lolabelle]

Wow Ash-I think that makes 4 of us at 5dpo!!!! And rofl, agreed...don't like anything that tells us to test later 🤣Distraction is good!! The in-laws are coming to stay with us tonight & we have a bday party...so that should help! I know what you mean...I thought testing early helped me ease into accepting the BFN, but really I just wasted a bunch of tests & I was disappointed over & over again ugh!
Maxim-glad you're using the digi! I'd still stick with the e4d plan if you can.


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[AshFind]

OMG just used the bathroom and this is tmi sorry!! There was a TON of cm in my undies (haven't had dh in there for a while) and when I wiped it away and checked it out (I even had a very vivid dream about looking at tp to check for blood 🤢) THERE IS A TINY TINGE OF RED!!!!!!! implantation spotting [emoji15] possibly!! I have NEVER noticed this with any other pregnancies but I've also never been so in tune with my body and known what to watch for!!


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[Shannshaff]

Sounds good Ash!!! I can't wait to see the tests!!!

[Lolabelle]

Ash-so excited to see your test next week! Your chart looks good & everything sounds promising!! I'm so nervous to test!! I feel good about my attempts etc, but guarded since this is my 4th cycle ttc! I start to wonder if it will ever happen & if there's something wrong! With 4 of us at 5dpo, that's just crazy...good things are bound to happen [emoji4]


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[AshFind]

Thanks Lola and Shan now I'm even more nervous to test since I've built myself up [emoji37]


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[maximbella]

Wow ash!!!! That sounds promising!!!!


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[Skyblue]

Hi ladies. Sorry I couldn't read what I missed yet. As someone said before that we r a chatty bunch. [emoji12]
My dd is unwell. So havebn on mommy duty. Will be busy with her for a couple of more days.
I am so excited for everyone Lolla, ash, Pbn, myself and Max.
Iwant4kids- Sending positive vibes for your appointment. Keep us posted. Fx
Lolla - thanks for thinking about me. I am doing ok. Not trying to read too much atm into things. Hope this is our month. Fx.


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[Skyblue]

Ash - Fx. That sounds promising.


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[Lolabelle]

Glad to hear from you sky! Sorry DD isn't feeling well :( I see you have crosshairs now yay!


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[AshFind]

http://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-calendar/week-three/

Lola here we go .... week by week


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[AshFind]

Made a plan to get my poas urge out of me!! I'm going to start with an opk tomorrow!! Dr google says they can get darker once hcg starts showing up sooo since I have a lot more opks I'll waste those instead


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[AshFind]

Seriously this boredom on a Friday night because my husband got called out to an accident makes me want to eat everything!!! And post a million times here thinking it will pass the time [emoji51]


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[Shannshaff]

LOL...Ash. I am in the same situation. I am sitting at work, bored, and trying to pass the time. Does not help the ms when I have nothing to do but sit here and try not to puke.

I really have my FXd for all of you!!! It HAS to mean something that all of you are the same DPO!!!

[Skyblue]

Did u POAS Ash. We need some action. I mean the opk sticks like u planned. [emoji4]


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[maximbella]

Ash I love that!! Update with pics please! I am so hoping that I'm right behind you by a few days...

Quick tmi question. I am having what I *think* is EWCM today, but can't be 100% sure since we BD last night. EW stretches, sperm won't...right?! Do I record it as EW on FF? I did, but will take out if it's not the right way to do it so it doesn't pick up the wrong things when I finally do O.

[AshFind]

Ugh Shan it's the worst! I generally have a bunch of sewing orders to do or ballgames or practices to go to but everything has been rained out and I don't live in a town with stuff to do on weekends and I just want the next few days to fly by!!
Max I have read somewhere that EWCM will stretch but sperm quickly snaps back.
Pbn we need you [emoji25] I miss you!!! How are you feeling?


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[Lolabelle]

Love your plan Ash! Maybe I should use up all of my OPKs too!
Maxim-ewcm is stretchy & clear and sperm is white & cloudy...not sure about the stretchy part though. It sounds like ewcm, so I think it would be perfectly fine to record it in ff. I had it for about 4 days around O!


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[AshFind]

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Opk #1 super light but gotta have something to compare tomorrow's to right?? [emoji23]


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[Skyblue]

True 🤣🤣. So what's the reason behind using opk again?


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[Pbn3]

Hi all! I'm here Ash just been busy :) plus I'm a party pooper when it comes to symptom spotting 😂😂

Sky with the opk thing, you'll get a pos opk if you're pregnant but not before getting a pos on a hpt, it's really just a way to pass time and deal with the poas itch 😂 I've done it many cycles to get past the early early days 😂 the two hormones lh and hcg are kinda twins but where opks can pick up hcg, hpts don't recognize lh....

[IWant4Kids]

Maxim - Unfortunately, it does not mean there is a baby. With a blighted ovum your HCG keeps going up as there's a placenta and everything there should be, except the baby. Hope you O soon.

Lola - thank you! Yes, cannot wait to be out of limbo land.

Mummy2boys - Thank you! Glad your son is okay too!

Ash - Numbers are good, but still could just be a typical blighted ovum. My work trip has been postponed for 24 hours :) YAY This is amazing because I was going to miss my son's 6th birthday. We were just going to celebrate early as he only knows the date if we tell him, but now we don't need to and I won't have mummy guilt.
Wohooo for possible implanation spotting!!! I had it with my 1st.

Sky - Thank you. Hope your DD is okay!

Pbn3 - Busy is good in the TWW


AFM - I'm worried I'm rushing the D&C. After reading about misdiagnosed miscarriages, it's possible I need to wait another week....but for me, it's almost 1.5 weeks and then I feel like I'm delaying things more. I am a teacher and I'm replacing someone else on maternity leave. Each year my contract is renewed. (from Jan - Dec). If I'm pregnant at the end of the year, my contract won't be renewed. So I need to have a baby as close to Dec/Jan/Feb as possible. I'll just have to wait and see on Wed.

[AshFind]

Well hubby and I talked about when yo test I told him I'd like to wait until Wednesday because it'd either be yes or no and I was honestly hoping he'd say no so I could give in earlier. But I offered to pee in a cup and let him dip the stick and do the test! I thought he'd be grossed out but he agreed!! So that's my set plan that won't be changing [emoji4]


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[AshFind]

Iwant4kids will you be near 8 weeks next scan? That's usually when they can for sure see baby by right? Still praying baby shows!


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[Lolabelle]

Iwant4-I don't blame you for not wanting to rush things and know 100%! I agree with Ash, by 8 weeks they should be able to see either way. I also have a tilted uterus and with an internal u/s at 8 weeks, we were able to see DS1. Praying sooo hard that baby is there!!!! There are many stories with happy endings!
Ash-lol, so you're going to test with DH on Wed...at least that will help you wait! Wouldn't that be an awesome moment for you to get your BFP with DH being a part of it!!! Fxfxfx!!!!
So, the in-laws are in town & it has been busy!! They watched the boys so DH & I could go on a nice dinner date. Now we're headed to my niece's 1st bday party. I got her a toy, but of course I also had to get her the cutest dress & matching bow lol. I really need my DD this time!! I stepped on the scale & I've lost several lbs. I know that doesn't seem like a lot, but I'm petite & my weight doesn't really fluctuate. It's not water weight b/c I've been drinking crystal light all morning. I'm worried that I've taken the LE diet to far & maybe that's why I'm on cycle 4 ttc. I never intended to lose weight, but wondering....


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[AshFind]

Lola I've lost about 5lbs and had been weight lifting and running a lot so I was taking my measurements every so often. I really wanted to remeasure last night because I feel like I'm larger but have lost weight. So I guess I'm doing it right if so. Loosing all my muscle ☹️


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[Sumbal]

Reading all of your messages and feeling excited. I am on DPO 4. Overall I am not feeling positive about my this month attempt. I feel I messed up with Beding. Still praying for a son, I really need one.

[Pbn3]

Thinking of you Iwant4kids and fx so tight that your scan shows a little bean. This has been such a stressful 6 weeks for you :(

Mummy2boys have you started testing yet???!!!!

Lola, Ash and Sky big group hug!!! Nearly there 😀😀 I'm going to be stalking charts over the next three days! Ash I love your idea for involving dh in testing, so sweet he's keen to be a part of it ❤ Lola when are you testing?

Fx Sumbal!!! Can you post a screenshot of your chart every few days?

Well dh finally brought up using protection yesterday. I told him I didn't want to go on the pill and that either he could get the snip (which he said no 😂) or we start using condoms. So there may be no NTNP after all. I'm honestly ok with that and if I could dont end up with a miracle bfp next week then I'm going to make sure he pulls down the cot in our room. I'm then going to sell or giveaway all my baby stuff which will be sad :( but needs to be done.

[AshFind]

Sumbal I hope you get your bfp this cycle even better your boy I honestly don't feel any different to very confident either i have everyday symptoms. Tired, sore bbs, spotting could have just been who knows what, felt a bit nauseous this am but skipping breakfast doesn't settle well with me.
Pbn I hope you get your miracle slip! You should make him be the one responsible for the condom purchases. Hehe


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[Lolabelle]

Good evening! It's been a whirlwind day at the birthday party etc!
Sumbal-you are not far behind us! Sure hope you get your son!
Ash-maybe I've lost muscle weight too...we're on the right track then. I'm not really feeling any different this cycle either. Guess I'm going to try not to read too much into things.
Pbn-I'm going to attempt to wait until Wed. I think I can do it this time b/c I just disappointed myself over & over again last time. What about you?? Don't like to hear that you had "the talk" but glad you're feeling ok about it. Hope you get your little surprise & then it won't be an issue!!! Agree with Ash, have DH buy the condoms & he'd have to be responsible for remembering to use them in the moment lol.


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[Lolabelle]

Birthday party fun! The boys were excited to see a gator in that pond!



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[Skyblue]

Hi all. I m still keeping a little busy but can't help coming here to take a peak at the updates. Pls don't think that I come and don't say anything. I hope dd gets all better so that I get to be more chatty. [emoji51]
Lollabelle - Your boys look so adorable in the matching outfit. Love the shirts. [emoji11] I m also going to
Hold off on POAS and no symptoms here too yet.
Ash - It's so awesome that u and dh talk about this and have planned to test when together. How sweet is that. Wish u get your bfp and sweet little girl soon. Fx
Pbn - I am crossing everything for a bfp this cycle for u. And I like what Ash said. My dh is so irresponsible and always want to skip the getting condom part. If it were not for me, I would have bn a mommy to several kids by now. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] So, I like the idea of condom. What do u say?
Sumbal- Hang in there. I know what U mean. I am praying for a boy myself. Fx we get our little blue bundles.
Iwant4kids- You are in my thoughts and prayers. You have been through so much the past 6 weeks. Praying for a healthy little bean in there so bad. Hugs.




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[AshFind]

Lola so cute! It looks like where we use to be in Louisiana with the mossy trees


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[Lolabelle]

Ash-probably similar scenery! We're in South Carolina with mossy trees, palmetto trees, plantations, beaches, and swamps. Love it! :)


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[Pbn3]

Hi all! I know I've been pretty quite 😕 I'm just feeling abit down about knowing this time next week I'll be saying goodbye to my baby goods :( it's been such a long road (2 years next month) and on one hand I cant wait to take this final step of acceptance (removing all my baby stuff) but on the other I'm absolutely dreading letting it go and I already know I'll be sobbing away as I clean it up to let it go. So on a bit of a rollercoaster at the moment feeling wise. I have no hope in me that I could possibly get a bfp even though I know realistically there's a small chance. It just feels like I'm waiting to confirm what I already know. I actually wish in a way that we hadn't bded and I didn't o early as now instead of being well into a not ttc, moving on cycle I'm here again unintentionally and it's hard on the heart you know?? I'll be testing Thursday morning which will be 10dpo with the one frer I have left. I have weaned off the aspirin and will only take folic acid until bfn is confirmed. It sucks, I've said this so many times in so many 2ww threads but I just wish me and dh had met earlier in our lives or even started having children earlier. But it is what it is and I'm so very grateful I have my boys ❤ maybe I'm abit down to because my husbands cousin has accidently fallen pregnant and is now 18 weeks (they were using condoms and one must have broke smh at the luck of some people) of course she is having a boy (her first was a girl) and her sister also has a pp. I just wonder sometimes why oh why couldn't it be me that got a sticky bean, then I get cranky at myself because I have a wonderful life with a wonderful husband and two of the most loving beautiful boys I could ask for. Sorry for rambling on :( as I said I'm abit all over the place atm 😂

So anyway I've been thinking about something since Easter. In Australia there's a voluntary helpline called Sands and it offers support and someone to talk to when they've gone/going through a miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death. I've been seriously considering signing up as a volunteer for the miscarriage side of things (it's all done by phone) but I think you have to be well past your last miscarriage to do so understandably. To me it would be a good, positive end result of a horrible, devasting event/year. And the healing may work both ways iykwim? By helping someone you help yourself does that make sense?

[Pbn3]

Sky how is dd going? Is she recovering well? Thinking of you xxoo

[mummy2boys]

Lola, your boys are adorable! Love the outfits.
Sky, hope your dd is better soon. Ash, testing together sounds perfect. Fingers crossed!
Pbn, it sounds like you've had a long 2 years, I'm really hoping you get lucky this month. Hope I've not missed anyone!
I have af in full flow cd2 so new cycle for me. Dh is also now saying he doesn't want another. We keep going through this where he says definitely no and then changes his mind. Trying to get him to understand how important it is to me but he can think of so many reasons not to have another.
Will be watching for your updates girls, fingers crossed 🤞


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[Skyblue]

Pbn - First of all a big giant hug to you. I m so glad that u spoke your heart out here. You are such a strong
person. Always cheering everyone on and spreading positivity. You truly have a gift and helping others sounds like such a great thing to do. I'd say go for it.
Secondly,My heart breaks knowing about your journey and u deciding to make peace with it and not trying anymore. I honestly feel with all my heart that once u stop taking medicine and not actively trying, there may be a miracle waiting to happen. I truly believe it. If I were to give u any suggestion, it would be NTNP. Don't expect anything and just see what happens. I know 2 years is a long time. But who put a time limit on chasing your dreams. I don't want to overstep but I wish I could convince u to talk to dh for NTNP before u take out the baby stuff. I hope u would think about it before taking a decision.
And then whatever u decide, please know that we all are here for you. I apologize if I have written anything which isn't appropriate. I am a highly emotional person and often do get carried away. Love!


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[Skyblue]

Mummy2boys - Sorry about the af. I know how hard it is when dh is not sure and keeps changing his mind. We are late in trying due to the same reason. Hope he comes on board soon. Fx for the new cycle.
Pbn - She is recovering slowly. Thanks for asking.


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[Pbn3]

Thank you so much skyblue ❤ dh is definitely ready to move on and he has given me a wonderful gift by giving me these last two years ttc. For me and my anal 😂 personality its always been all or nothing so I'm determined more than ever to just get the horrible part of letting go of baby stuff over and done with and not have that visual reminder. I WILL be ok and that's the main thing and its not a spur of the moment decision, its been in the works a long time 😊 You never do know what the future holds and one day I may just make a 'suprise bfp' visit but I highly doubt it 😊

[Skyblue]

I hear you. I hope with all my heart that u get a surprise bfp
this month. I m going to
hold on to that until Wednesday.


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[Pbn3]

Mummy2boys I'm sorry af arrived :( here's hoping next cycle is the one! As for dh I'd just keep initiating bd's when the time comes and not even talk about lol! He knows how babies are made so as long as he is willing to dtd unprotected I'd say keep on on keeping on xx

[Pbn3]

Just had a quick look at your chart mummy2boys. Is a 9 day lp usual for you? And what cd are you starting opks? Just asking as the le diet can definitely affect your cycles both when you ovulate and your lp. Will be interesting to see when you o this cycle. I'd start testing at cd10 in case of an earlier o... and keep an eye on your lp, if it continues to be 9 days there are things you can do to try and increase it but don't worry about it just yet (could be a one off) unless it happens a few times then maybe create a thread asking how to increase it naturally :)

[Sumbal]

Thank you everyone here who encouraged me..

Pbn. You are such a great person who is helping and motivating everyone. Soon your time ll come with lots of happiness. I wish you get your bfp asap with bundle of happiness. Just leave everything on nature and live happily without any fear. Then nature ll bless you automatically. Lots of love for you. When I w as reading your message. I literally had tears in my eyes. I wah I could hug you.

[Pbn3]

Thank you for your lovely message sumbal ❤

[mummy2boys]

Thanks pbn and sky. And also fingers crossed for you sumbal, sorry missed you off my earlier post.
Yes we will carry on bd without protection but unfortunately my dh is very good at 'getting out on time' if you know what I mean [emoji23][emoji23]
My lp has been 9 or 10 days since I started checking, I never used opks or anything with my two boys, they were both very quick conceptions. I wondered about whether 9 or 10 days was too short, have you any advice about how to lengthen it? x


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[Lolabelle]

Morning everyone!
Mummy-sorry about AF ugh! How long have you been ttc? As everyone always mentions here...just have to remind ourselves that if it's taking us longer to get our girls-then we're doing a good sway!
Maxim-what is the latest? Have you O'd yet?
Iwant4-I have been praying for you everyday! I know this wait has to be soooo hard! Hope you're staying distracted with your boys & painting those beautiful wooden dolls!! :)
Sumbal-do you have your tests ready?? Funny how much you want your boy & I want my girl so bad! Fx we get what we want!!!
Netti-are you still here? Thinking about ya!
Ash-how are you this AM? Staying distracted? Counting down to POAS! So excited for all of us to test at the same time! Anymore dress shopping? Lol! There were twin girls at the bday party yesterday...makes my heart just melt. They are my sis-in-law's family & I have heard they did IVF.
Sky-I second everything you said to pbn! Literally the perfect, beautifully written words! Hope DD is feeling better!
Pbn-I'm sorry you're feeling down :( Getting rid of the baby stuff sounds so final & I know how emotional that would be! It would be symbolic of helping you close that chapter though & you may feel relieved being able to devote your time to things you enjoy! Volunteering sounds like the perfect opportunity for you!!!! No doubt you would be amazing at helping others as you are such an awesome support here!!! You have sooo much knowledge & experience!!! Please don't leave us though wahhh :( Hope you get your miracle slip AND volunteer!! Sooo this is probably a backwards thought, but what if you take charge of the condoms & put a tiny pinhole so oops, condom broke lol ;) And well if you got rid of everything, you'll just have to go shopping...hand on over the credit card DH...and you probably would have to shop anyway for a girl!!! Hahaha ;P I know exactly how you feel though! I have 2 beautiful boys, a loving DH, sweetest dog, love the city we live in, great job, awesome family etc. To others it may look like we have everything and we do, but won't feel complete yet until I have my girl! It would feel like winning the lottery!!! As you mentioned...I see others around me getting their DG...no reason that can't be me too! I just try my best to stay positive & tell myself that anything is possible!!!!!!!

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[Sumbal]

Pbn. For you lots of prayers and love.
Mummy 2: sure. We all are going to test soon. I am also new who checked OPK and I am shocked that ovulate so early on CD 9. I am also worried because some where I read that early ovulation means immature egg. So anything can be possible. But good news for you is at least that egg would be mature. Best of luck.
Lolla: I am desperately waiting to be mother of a son. Hope you get you girl offcorse girls are best friends of mother.
Ash: what about your tests? OPK tests. What results are coming? Hope to hear positive from you also.


Best of luck everyone.

[AshFind]

Pbn that's so tough! Me and hubby talked about more when we only had two and he was done done. And I'd dwell on it every so often for a couple years and when I finally started working out and looking great I decided no more kids was fine so I wouldn't gain it all back. And once I was at acceptance of being done. BAM here came #3 lol. So if no one if fixed there is always that chance. But I think you'd be fantastic on a helpline even if you get a baby this cycle!
Mummy af stinks but your sway will be that much stronger next cycle GL!!
Sky glad dd is feeling better. I have one that came down with sickness today ☹️
WEDNESDAY TEST DAY is getting so close ladies!!
Lola I feel nauseous sore bbs and embarrassingly gas [emoji40] headaches last couple days but then again this is all af symptoms! No shopping to pass the time today I have one that's started vomiting this am so now my nausea makes me doubt it's anything to do with pregnancy. If everyone is well though I'll be going shopping Tuesday to pass the day faster!
Sumbal opks are the same everyday no fade in yet but it does help pass my POAS addiction and maybe if I get a darker opk tomorrow I'll talk hubs into testing at 9dpo otherwise I may as well wait till 10.
I think Wednesday I am going to test and post before I look at any updates because I'll feel so bad if I get a bfp an Lola or sky doesn't! I don't mind if you gals get bfp and I don't lol but I'm a people pleaser I don't want anyone to be [emoji24]


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[Lolabelle]

Ash-I will be happy for any of you with BFPs even if I don't get one...so please don't feel bad & post away!!! Someone needs a BFP, preferably all of us!! I'm not expecting one...haven't noticed any signs & my hope and expectations seem to decrease with each new cycle!! Trying so hard to think positive, but hard to stop my mind from thinking about everything that bothers me!!!
I can't believe we are almost there...almost testing time...the moment of truth eeeeek! Fx for lots of BFPs!!!!


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[Skyblue]

Ash - Sorry about DS throwing up. Hope he feels better soon. That's so sweet of you to think about us but I m sure we will be equally thrilled if any of us gets a bfp. That's the kind of bond we have made here so post away. [emoji11][emoji11]We will know that we will be there soon. It will encourage us. I am not going to get disappointment take over me ttc this time. I cried my eyes out with dd every month when af showed up. I have great support here this time and I am thankful. Fx for
all of us.
I have no symptoms what so ever. I never did with dd too. We will see. Two of my friends just posted about their having a baby and no one knew that they were expecting and ofcourse they both had boys. They are not
Super close friends so I m ok with them
Keeping it a secret but my heart aches for a boy and wishes to see myself at that point soon. [emoji51][emoji51][emoji51][emoji51]
This is so brutal that all of my fb friends are having babies and it's a boy after the first girl. 🤣🤣
I am not trying to be mean. I am really happy for them n hoping to join them
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[Sumbal]

Skyblue I am in same situation as you. While reading your message I felt these are my words. Hope we both get little man.

Ash. Keep testing. And keep updating.

Lolla: best of luck. 3 more days to go.

[AshFind]

Sky I know what you mean I literally just pulled out of the drive delivering a baby girl quilt I made for a friend who is having a girl after her first boy! How do they get so lucky! Glad we all support each other enough to be ok with each others bfps I do know if I get one I'll be coming back here often!
I have been so super dizzy today, bawling like a baby in church, and having hot flashes!! Chalking it up to sickness but we always have family lunch and I went with the 3 kids who aren't sick and had another hot flash while eating and my grandma seriously made the comment "you had one in church to are you pregnant!" Lol and my mom just looked at me.... she's the only one I've told. I'm so scared to see a bfn and get the realization this is all in my head [emoji20].



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[AshFind]

What's everyone's take on ibuprofen? I don't have any Tylenol and asprin just doesn't seem safe to take a hand full. My head is killing me and wondering if this has something to do with the dizzy


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[Pbn3]

Ash I would say a big no ibuprofen sorry :( too risky if you are pregnant. Paracetamol is the only safe thing I know of. By the way you're symptoms sound so promising 😀

Thank you all for the supportive messages xxoo

Maxim I second everything Lola said. Update us when you can xxoo

[Skyblue]

Ash - Hope u feel better and the sickness is making me so excited. [emoji4]
Fx fx fx. Isn't there a way to get Tylenol?


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[Pbn3]

How are you feeling sky? Any symptoms to report?

[Skyblue]

Nop. I m so useless in feeling signs. Be it opk of bfp[emoji854][emoji854][emoji854]. What about u?


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[Pbn3]

Just af like cramps yesterday and still this morning. Don't usually get them this early. But no nothing else other than that.

[AshFind]

Cramps are so good pbn. I can give a reason other than pregnancy for all my symptoms. Hubby is still sick and the stickiness is making him cough so then he takes NyQuil and passes out and snores. So my fatigue can be from not sleeping well. I always have hormonal migraines so that could be induced by sleep deprivation and the headache is causing dizziness and nausea. Let's see lol boobs not sure about them but they've seems to be sore all but a couple days after O maybe it's from me smashing them like potatoes every second to see if they're sore [emoji23][emoji23].
Max you should be past cd17 right? Maybe I'll try n find a chart lol


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[AshFind]

Found one Max lol how are you feeling? Anything? [emoji51]


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[Skyblue]

Signs look promising u guys. Fx.
How abt u Lolla?
Max - What's happening?


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[maximbella]

Hi ladies!! Insane weekend, haven't had a lot of time to read through the posts. I'll log in after I get the girls down and catch up... been meaning to post this all weekend but haven't had a second. Can you please give me your opinions on my opk's and charts. My opk's have been getting lighter, but my temps are pretty stable so I don't think I've O'd yet. However, yesterday I happened to check CP and it was suuuper high (could barely feel it), and today it's super low and firm. Could I have O'd and not known? Boobs are super sensitive and still having cramps. Very, very confusing!!

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[Skyblue]

Max - Have u thought about using the digital ones? I ordered from eBay and have always managed to get a good deal. It takes the guessing out of the equation and if u use the pink one, then u won't have to stick to a time as u can use that anytime. The one which gives a solid smiley only. I am not sure if u have used it in the last two cycles. Just wanted to check.


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[AshFind]

I'm no pbn but my guess is if your 13 was a positive for you then I think you Od on cd16 since your temps went up on 17


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[AshFind]

Which would give you two attempts and a perfectly timed one on cd15


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[AshFind]

Pbn do you make anything special out of my chart? I so badly badly want to start poas tomorrow!! I know I'll regret it if I do but my anxiousness is getting out of hand lol my heart is constantly pounding


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[dreamingella]

Hi Ladies, I'm new and have been lurking quietly for the last 2 months. My background is that I had a heterotopic in August 2016 along with a bad car accident that may have been the cause of the second embryo loss; not really sure. Anyhow, we're trying for our 3rd and final family member. We're currently blessed with 2 dudes. Born 2005 and 2009. DH is 39 (40 in just a month), I'm 37. Praying for a girl but mostly want a healthy baby to complete our family.

My last AF was April 10th so I'm in the 2WW. I've been swaying with a LE diet for 6 weeks now. I'm a total POAS freak! So trying my hardest to wait. It's so hard!

I love all the support you give one another; free of judgement and full of love. Looking forward to joining the next thread for May and hoping for my BFP this month. Cheers!

[AshFind]

Hey there dreaming... so will you be added to the testing group on Wednesday?? We will officially have 4 if so!


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[dreamingella]

Is there anything I need to do to be added to the test group?

I am currently 4DPO. I got my +OPK on CD 16 and think I O'd on CD 17 due to pain in the left side and subsequent cramping plus -OPK by end of day on CD 17. This O was a little late for me this month comparatively to the last 7 months. I'm trying to let it all go to the best of my ability but obviously that's not working since I'm finally chiming in here. Maybe it's just me trying to find another outlet rather than obsessing alone (or driving my DH insane)!

I use Kindara, btw, and track everything. This month I forgot my thermometer on a trip we took for 4 days which helped me throw a bit more caution to the wind.

[Lolabelle]

Maxim-I agree with Ash! Your temp has been consistently up...it does look like O around CD16. I wonder if ff will change O day after one more high temp?? You could even give it a test. I'd love to know your take on this Pbn!!
Ash-all of your symptoms sound promising & so funny that even your grandma picked up on it!! We're certainly not going to stop you from POAS here lol, but say you implanted the day had spotting, you would prob not be able to detect hcg on a frer until 10/11dpo right?? May be worth the wait, so you won't have disappointment the 1st time!!
Pbn-yay for cramps! Hope it's due to your miracle slip!!! [emoji12]
AFM-I really haven't noticed symptoms and I'm always reading into signs! However, I thought of this later today & it will sound so cliche. I haven't had much of an appetite lately, but I realllllly wanted ice cream today! Got my ice cream & it was realllllly good ;) I do have a random sore throat, so maybe that's why the ice cream sounded so good...


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[AshFind]

And your last couple temps look good to Lola going all crazy


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[Lolabelle]

Hi & welcome dreaming! First, let me say I'm soo sorry to hear all that you've been through wow! Praying for a healthy baby! Is this your 1st month ttc since then? Happy for you to join :) You had me at "POAS freak" lol. I also have 2 DS & reallly want my girl! I'm 38 & last AF started on April 10th...lots of similarities :) AND you're right on track with testing around the same time as a lot of us here! Since you aren't using ff, could you possibly post a screenshot of your kindara chart?


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[dreamingella]

@Lola - I don't think I fully acknowledged to myself how emotional this has been until reading your acknowledgment that it's been a lot. So thank you for that! We've been trying ever since with the exception of January where we purposely refrained due to due date timing messing with schedules.

A few other things we're doing to sway. Trying E4D but as you can see we're not super awesome at that. So really we're focused on the 1 attempt at +OPK. My DH is a cyclist (100 miles on the bike a week) and had actually taken a break during the years we had a our boys. So hoping this will help our chances for a little lady. Hopefully you can see my chart below.


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Also super exciting to have a buddy with so many parallels on this journey. I'm rooting for your bfp in May!

[Lolabelle]

Ash-this is only my 2nd time charting w/temps. Last time there was not a warning before AF, my temp suddenly dropped when AF started! I feel like my chart looks steady, but remembering last time...
You're chart looks steady to me, but pbn is the real expert at being able to read charts!!!


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[AshFind]

Yes I see nothing out of the ordinary on mine! My temp dropped the day af started also but I did have a warning I had temp drop, af in late afternoon.
Ugh three sleeps away!


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[netti02]

Hi Ladies

Ive been lurking waiting for someone to poas 🤣 something, anything 😆

Ive just been trying to continue small talk with dh and we watched some old home videos the other day. Really shows how fast time goes. Also trying to further tweak a potential sway and cutting sweets is my biggest hurdle and fitting in the exercise.

Welcome dreaming. Best of luck. How do you find kindara to use? I think i need a new cycle tracker.

Pbn i can totally understand the need to move forward and part with all the baby stuff. I tried after ds4 but and got rid of some small things but it was too much. I haven't tried to as yet. It certainly takes alot of strength and I wish you peace. What a wonderful DH you have to be so supportive. I truly hope there is a sneaky bfp though.😍

Im in the tww aswell i cant confirm O but i think it was much later after my almost positive opk. I doubt one of DHs swimmers escaped. I can only hope 🤣

I hope the time passes swift for those in the tww. I remember those times xx

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[dreamingella]

@Netti - I love Kindara and I have been using their bluetooth thermometer called Wink for the last 4 months. It allows me to keep resting without having to enter my temp manually. It vibrates instead of beeps when it's done so it doesn't disturb the DH as much either.

Good luck to you! I'm also looking forward to seeing everyone post results. Any bfps even if it's not my own is encouraging!

[Lolabelle]

Thanks for posting your chart dreaming & glad you've joined us! It really is the perfect outlet as others irl don't always understand what we're going through! The ladies here have been the most amazing support!!!! Anyway, you sound like you have your sway on target! Perfect timing for DH to be cycling again :) What hpt will you use? I have my frer's ready for Wednesday & I'm not going to give in before then!!!
Ash-yay for 3 more sleeps! Now that I've been symptom spotting....I have been a little cranky, tired & agitated this evening unlike my usual self! Almost like PMS symptoms, but no cramps and too early for AF. Maybe it's just from going going going all weekend & now it has finally caught up with me.


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[Lolabelle]

Netti-nice to hear from you! Missed your post when I was posting. The POAS entertainment will begin very soon! We have sky, pbn, ash & myself all 7dpo right? (Pbn-you're prob 8dpo now just b/c of timezones) and then sumbal, maxim & dreaming not far behind! Did I miss anyone? Phew that's a lot of testing going on...can't wait!!!! [emoji4]


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[Lolabelle]

Of course I meant to include you in the testing as well netti! What dpo do you think you are??


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[AshFind]

Loving the symptoms Lola. We technically are 8 days before af so would we have those symptoms this far away? I normally notice nothing so I guess I'm probably not quite in sync with things yet since I'm only 3 months post iud. I feel confident one moment and the next I don't so I'm a bit moody about testing it's a love/hate thing.... I'll surprise myself if I can hold out until Wednesday because I don't think it'll take to much convincing dh totest early


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[dreamingella]

I'm using easy @home OPKs and pg test strips off of Amazon. They are cheap and I know they work since I got obvious results through the heterotopic. I actually used the pg test strips while simultaneously doing blood tests when the doc was checking my levels to make sure they were going back down and determined sensitivity of the tests down to 8iui. This may be why I think I can test earlier than normal. I'm also scared of another ectopic so I want to get the bloodwork as soon as I get a bfp next time.

What tests are you all using?


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[Lolabelle]

Dreaming-I'm using frer's and I have some clearblue digis with weeks indicator that I'll save for when I first see a BFP! I have a bunch of wondfos, but don't think they're as sensitive. Don't blame you for being nervous & smart to get things checked out early!!
Ash-it does seem a little early for symptoms...I'm trying to remember how soon I noticed with my boys?? Actually I do remember 1 thing just b/c it was a holiday! I noticed strong smells & tastes on July 4th, then got a BFP on July 7th at 11dpo. So I noticed the smells at 8dpo-did I do my math correctly? haha.


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[Pbn3]

Uuurrggghh!!!! So annoyed as I received NO notifications and there's like three pages of posting!! I will go back and read up and respond larer tonight when everything calms down.

I was coming on to say Ash, Sky and Lola - surely one of us will cave and test tomorrow 😂😂 we need a hpt to look at!!!! Even if its a stark bfn which being 8dpo is very likely 😂

[Pbn3]

Maxim can you take the pos opk out of your chart as none of your opks are positive and add in your cp signs instead. If indeed you've oed cd16 then the next couple days will confirm it and ff will still eventually give you crosshairs based on your temps and other signs (cm,cp). I really hope that cd16 is o day as you will have excellant attempts 😀 regarding the opks I would keep testing until you see a sustained temp rise and do as your doing (e4d) to cover all bases. But I'm excited for you and cant wait for your next two temps fx fx fx!!! Oh and I'm not sure if the digis are worth a try or not 😕 could be a very expensive excercise if your surge (or lack of) isn't picked up. If you were to try the digi's I'd only recommend the dual hormone one as they test for both lh AND estrogen changes and maybe this may do the trick??? Again it'd be an expensive exercise....

Ash and Lola in regards to your charts it's simply to early to read into. Implantation generally takes place between 6-10dpo (with exceptions of course) so if you see a temp rise between 7dpo - 11dpo it *could* mean something. The thing is with early detect hpt testing you generally know your pregnant before your chart reflects this lol. So excited for the next few days temps!!!!!

Sky how are you feeling? I know I asked earlier but any intuition going on? I understand if not because you've had quite the distraction with dd (hope she's much better ❤)

Hi and welcome dreamingella! I am so sorry for your losses :( what a traumatic (and rare!) ordeal to go through :( fx tight that this is your cycle! Agree it looks like cd17 is o day :) was that a morning or evening bd on cd17? Your 3-o is a good attempt and the fact your dh cycles so much is really good for pink 😀

Hi netti! Great to hear from you! When you say about dh swimmers escaping does that mean he's pulling out?

How are you sumbal? I'm sorry I cant recall if your charting or not 😕 if so can you post a screenshot or link 😀

Seriously Ash, Lola and Sky one of you HAVE to test!!! It cant be me as its only the evening of 7dpo for me 😆 and you ladies will be waking up soon to 8dpo. Test! Test! Test!!!! For the love of god someone POAS!!!!!!! Hoping I'm still awake tonight when you ladies start posting (pics 😉😂)

[Lolabelle]

Good morning everyone! It won't be me...not giving in to testing today or Tues haha! Ashhh? Sneaking a test? Lol [emoji12]


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[AshFind]

No testing for me I got woke up to " babe you need to get up we got work to do the basement is flooded!" Argh it's rained like a dang hurricane here for 4 days and it craps out when it quits raining! So I got a little break on my way to get another sump to catch up. First time the basement has flooded since we built 4 years ago! So frustrating but it'll keep me busy the. Ext couple days cleaning


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[IWant4Kids]

Stalking along....hope all these signs are a sign that some BFPs are on their way xoxo

[maximbella]

Good morning ladies! I meant to post last night, but have been so exhausted the last few days. Pbn, I took out the positive OPK for CD13. I had it in there so I would remember this was the closest to positive that I had, but it was putting up strange dotted lines. I’m trying to figure out FF, so any tips are helpful…thank you for that! It doesn’t look like I’ve o’d yet, temps were down today. Super frustrating, so many mixed signs this cycle. Typically I O between CD17-25, so there’s still technically time, but annoying nonetheless. ;)

Iwant4 – how are you? Anything new??

Pbn – I am really praying for your bfp this cycle. When are you testing?? Big, big hugs for you!

Sky, Lola & Ash – soooo close!!!! Lola, your boys are incredibly cute!!! I’ll have to send you a pic of my girls in their smocked dresses, would look so cute next to your boys LOL! Love their look!

Sunbal – fingers crossed for your boy!

Mummy – I had to convince my DH to try for a 3rd for 6 months. He promised me he would try for one month to see what happened…well, didn’t get my BFP that cycle and here I am months later. Keep working on him if it’s something that you really want.

Dreaming – welcome! Sorry to hear about what’s happened to you, but wishing you the best in the 2ww and prayers for a BFP. I’m also using easy@home tests for opk.

Netti – good to hear from you!

[maximbella]

Also ladies, how long are you holding urine before you test for opk? I've been doing ~3 hours, but have been drinking during that timeframe. Is that bad? Wondering if I'm throwing off my tests.

[maximbella]

Okay, and one more TOTALLY tmi question... Has anyone else had vaginal childbirth and think that their cervix always feels open? I just googled CP's to see if I should start noting it and mine does go up and down, but the opening always just feels open. Is that normal?! :think:

[AshFind]

Max I don't know the answers to your other questions but after 4 vaginal births I can feel a difference like when I'm around O it's softer for sure right now seems super firm but I can never really tell a difference between open and closed and I can't ever tell a difference between ewcm and sperm


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[AshFind]

Small update! Not feeling anything today! [emoji20] boooo


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[Lolabelle]

Pbn-so I had a small temp increase today...is that what you were referring to as a good sign?? I know it's nighttime where you are now, almost noon here on May 1st. So will you be 9dpo when you wake up???
Maxim-I had 2 c-sections, so I'm not certain :( I held urine for 2-3 hours before using an OPK...I'm not good at holding. I did try to limit the amount of fluids, but I did still drink fluids throughout the day. I'd love to see a pic of your girls in smocked dresses! Sounds precious! Hope I'm shopping for smocked dresses one day ;)
Ash-sorry about the flooded basement-not fun!! Good distraction though lol. I'm not really noticing any signs today either. I have felt a little hungrier than usual and noticing a slightly overactive bladder, but there could be a number of reasons for that! Seems like I notice that sign often & it's still a BFN...so not putting much stock in that!
Iwant4-is your appt this Wednesday? If so, that's going to be one busy day for all of us!


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[Lolabelle]

Hi, me again :) After Maxim's cervix question, I realized that I need guidance on how it's supposed to feel if you are pregnant and how soon can you tell? I'm new to checking & it's hard to tell!! I think mine is soft not sure about open/closed...


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[AshFind]

I've read somewhere before Lola that it can shift as normal which at af it'll be low and firm but in early pregnancy it goes back high and firm/closed


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[AshFind]

Looks like our next thread will be may 2ww ☹️ how time flies but not fast enough when your waiting to test lol.
Iwant4kids I knew I had this picture somewhere and I'm having to sort through wet stuff from a flooded basement. I had a miscarriage in 09' and when I finally fell pregnant Freaking out is a understatement I thought I'd lost the baby because I had no symptoms, I went in for an ultrasound and they couldn't find anything nor a heartbeat. I went back in two weeks and this is the picture they found and I was 9w gestation but measuring 8w2d. Thinking of you and hope so hard that your far enough along Wednesday they can find something https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/6fb60df3c40254cbc36defd47866bdcf.jpg


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[Lolabelle]

Ash, this gives me such hope for Iwant4!!! Fx a sneaky hiding baby!!!
So, I've noticed one of those small, but painful hormonal cysts on my face. Now I'm worried this is related to AF & feel like I may be out before I even test ugh [emoji45]


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[dreamingella]

Nice to meet you Pbn3. Thanks for the kind words.

To answer your question, it was a mid-day BD on CD 17 for us.

[AshFind]

I've been getting acne also Lola but the stinky part is it's part of af and pregnancy. Don't give up yet!! I may cave tomorrow and test if dh doesn't leave for work before I'm up. I'm ready to know already and I think 9dpo is pretty common for bfp.... but then again I'm going to be so upset if it's negative.


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[dreamingella]

I'm sure I will cave by 7 DPO if that makes you feel any better, Ash! ;)

[cosmosis]

I made your new 2WW thread: http://genderdreaming.com/forum/2ww-gathering-place/59063-mellifluous-may.html#post904849

[Lolabelle]

You're so right Ash, I'm just worried about any sign that could mean AF, but hope it's pregnancy related instead! Someone needs to test early, so certainly won't stop you lol!! I'm sooo excited that the week is finally here to see everyone's tests & hopefully BFPs!! I know what you mean about being upset if it's a BFN ugh....haven't even tested & already disappointed....so worried that I'm not going to see those 2 lines & if I don't, not sure what I'm going to do?! I feel like BD attempts aligned perfectly with pos OK & BD e4D just in case O was later. Don't know what more I could've done. I'll be so sad if I go on 5 months ttc....guess my plan will be to make a dr appt & hope for clomid for my twin girls lol [emoji12][emoji166][emoji166]


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[AshFind]

Haha dreaming I started at 5dpo last cycle even though I know it's impossible. I only want to wait because I think it would be awesome for dh to be the one to see it. And I'm not sure he'd take the effort for a squinter


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[AshFind]

And he just told me he won't look at it till Wednesday grrr.... so I'll be waiting


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