hi Girls,
curious to know...
1)when do u stop the BSD drinks.....after u confirm O with temp rise or after bd?
2)do you continue doing weights after O? even abs(crunches etc) ??
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hi Girls,
curious to know...
1)when do u stop the BSD drinks.....after u confirm O with temp rise or after bd?
2)do you continue doing weights after O? even abs(crunches etc) ??
I would do my last BSD on attempt day and stop weights also. Nothing matters after you attempt, or at least until you O, which hopefully is right around your attempt. At that point, most important to keep your blood sugar level and eat well and take it easy.Quote:
Originally Posted by cemas
Girls, so sorry you are not getting the bfps as quick as you'd like. I agree with 3pnb, after a few tries I stopped obsessing over symptoms because it just made me nuts for 2 weeks. I quit temping also. All I do is opks now. I know it's frustrating!
But do let me repeat this: the sooner you understand that it MAY take a few months, the more peaceful you will feel with the bfns.....I wish someone would have reminded me of that back in the day. And swaying may be making it harder for your body to get pg, you never know. Swaying blue is supposed to make it easier, but who knows. Just consider the extra months as time to keep making yourself more boy-friendly! If it's been 6 months, then we will start to worry. And ya know, I don't know who will agree with me here, but the bd patterns can matter also....especially if you are doing a one time shot. My attempt this next month will be dtd every other day starting on CD10, which my doctor recommended for getting pg fast and also upping sperm count! So maybe reconsider your bding?
Big hugs to you, TTC5 and Cheeky, I know it sucks. You'll get there!!! If at first you don't succeed, try and try again, yea?
The funny thing for me is I SO believed this that I thought we could attempt early just for fun; I really, really believed it wouldn't happen quickly. So much for that idea. I'm getting used to the fact that it happened but there are definitely days I wish we had waited. Anyhow I do totally agree with you though; it is MUCH better to expect that it will take a handful of months.Quote:
Originally Posted by LolaInLove
TTC5 I'm so sorry! How did you do on diet in 2WW this time? Maybe you'll just be even better prepped this time around, FX it happens soon love.
Cheeky at 10dpo I'm not thinking you're out yet! Keep POAS with the best of them!
Layla my girls are 3.5 years apart and I love it too! I think there are definitely benefits to having kids close together though so FX you get pregnant quickly and experience that side too.
Jen I know what you mean about getting weirdly attached to your pregnancy symptoms. FX you have a great appointment Thursday and it gives you SOME peace. I know it'll take a lot more than just seeing a heartbeat at this point, but still... that will ease it some I hope.
Cemas I replied on the other thread too but I still did weights/exercise in my 2ww. But I also have always exercised with my pregnancies; I went for a jog the day before both of my DD's were born. Looking like a waddling hippo no doubt, LOL! Anyhow I think you are safe to continue what you've been doing but would not add anything new. I would definitely stop BSD as soon as you have attempted/O'd.
Craving watermelon (actual fruit, not candy) so that is a nice change, LOL!
Begonia, you are one of the lucky ones, love! But it's better to be shocked with a OHW than expect one, that is what I did the first try. And then the next and the next, and started to feel like something was wrong with me.
3pnb, I know how you feel about the symptoms, I will obsess about that also! I am sure you are fine, though....FX for your scan!!!
AF due tomorrow yep LP of 14 days :)Quote:
Originally Posted by cemas
About to test with fmu although dunno why I am bothering now lol
BFN..
Ok I am going to have at least 4 weeks of getting back on track with supps and diet before attempting again :)
Lola- thanks hun, I'm trying not to obsess but it's so hard. On the other hand my face and back have erupted so I guess thats's a good sign lol I'm hoping in a few weeks you all can hand me a great big "I told you so" :bigsmile:
Thanks B, I'm hoping Thursday helps me breathe a little too. I doubt it but I can hope right :)
Cemas - Stop the bsd as day you get the +opk and yep keep up the weights, it wont hurt the baby and will only strengthen you're attempt next month if there is one.
FWIW ITA with Lola, doesn't matter how quick it happened before settle in that it'll take time. Good news is with each month you'll learn your body better and your sway will become stronger. Set your mind it'll take 3-4 months, if it happens sooner great surprise. If it takes a while, you already knew it would.
Typical that I can fall pregnant unplanned, while breastfeeding and no period had even returned with DD4 yet now can't fall first or second go timing it right on ovulation GRRR!!
I have nothing to report just lurking and hoping someone gets a BFP soon! I have been so freaking busy! Hope everyone is well!!! XOXO
Sorry for lack of personals been so busy here lately!! xx
3PNB, the fact that you can eat more is great. I'm sure that little bub is being well nourished in there :D Good luck for the scan!
Cemas, I would continue with the weights in the 2ww as well. If you aren't successful this cycle then you'll still be building/maintaining testosterone levels for your next month's attempt.
Begonia, watermelon hey? I craved raspberry lemonade and salami when I was pregnant. After the birth of DD2 my SILs brought me in a big hamper of salami and deli meats, delish. Sounds weird I know!
Lola, I'm trying to think like that- that it will take a few months to actually get pregnant but I think deep down, I am very hopeful that it will happen first go. Got to get that out of my mind.
TTC5, you're not out yet. AF isn't due yet!
Hey Tink :) Have you started diet/supps? Your attempt is so close now.
So anyone used a pregnow IC ? Not sure if what i saw was a evap................hmmmmmmmmmmm:think::think:
cheeky yes i use them and never had an evap, show us a pic!!
haha- I would but it is sooo faint you have to squint to see it.... but my sis and BFF think they see it tooo?? It is sooooooooo faint though! I had all but given up so at least now i feel i could be in the game again I guess- and i did feel like I was getting My AF last night.....cramps and kinda went tropo on poor DH......so mabye?? Or maby just some meg PMS LOL
Why doesn't FF have a pregnancy test : Mabye? button for my chart? LOL
Hi ladies
Good news no thyroid issues. My bloods all came back very good, no diabetis either all is well. I have to tell you though the whole scare made me think about the possibility that I may not be able to have any more children and that scared the hell out of me. I want one more baby and asap. So I have decided to attempt this month. I have been on the diet for 6 weeks, I have been taking folate fish oil and B12. DH has been taking fish oil, B12 and zinc. I have been drinking lemon water and green tea. I did not intend to take any other supplements as such i do not need to wait for 3 months right? Also I am affected by ions a lot. And because of my freaky early period being the result of me stopping bf I should be ovulating very close to the full moon which never ever happens to me. I decided to take ural from today until O and make sure DH drinks cofee 1 hr before bd. I bought opk and will look for O but will bd on 2-3 days as well. You are all younger than me and it is taking you several months to get pg, I can't wait that long. So wish me luck I am doing this.
Cheeky, yep I used them with both my girls. How quickly did the line appear? Post a pic anyway!! Ohh, exciting!!
Layla, good news about your results. If your gut is telling you to attempt then I would go for it. And the fact that you are affected by ions and due to O in the full moon is an excellent sign!
GOODLUCK!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Layla
well I thought I saw something 5 mins in but it was still dark here (7am)and that was under lights it got marginally 'darker' over the next 5/10 mins but really if you hold it a ruler away from you you would swear it is 'no line' you really gotta peer closely and you can see a faint line on the edge closest to the pee LOL more so if you look in natural light.............so I DUNNO...............will wait and see what the next few days bring........I am definately not counting my chickens yet.......but on the plus side I never get strong positives early on - DD1 was like day 14 and still faint for days after and DD2 was a 'squint i think i see something on 12dpo'...................Quote:
Originally Posted by Bec
Thanks Cheeky and Bec. Good luck to you too also especially you Cheeky for this month. Hey I was watching Kerry Ann this morning (yes yes I know I am old) but there was a woman talking about gender disappointment. She wanted a girl but got a boy did you watch it? She said she tried everything including douching it sounds like and did not work. But KA was looking at her like "are you joking what kind of a joke is gender disappointment." And asking her questions like what do you have to say to people who can't have any babies and you have 2 healthy ones. So I think it is best to keep quiet about this swaying business and have a good chat on this very nice and supportive forum about it only.
And I am getting myself pre-seed tomorrow. Look this website tells you where you can buy it from in Oz. There is some in the pharmacy around the corner from me!!! http://www.preseed.com.au/preseed.html
Just started to post and I can hear baby girl waking up!
SO very quickly ... FX that is a real BFP Cheeky!
And TTC5 I'm sorry this doesn't seem to be your month :-( ITA with Jen, keep at it and you're just making your body more and more boy friendly!
Layla, go for it! Love that you'll O near the full moon this time too! FX for you! When will your attempt be?
Jen can't believe your appt is tomorrow ... really hoping you get the us!
Layla, go for it, sister! You are in good company with a lot of mid to late thirty-somethings on this forum, and we are in the same boat of wanting another baby and feeling like we don't have all the time in the world. I think you have a good shot at a nice sway!
3pnb, stoked to hear about your appt!
TTC5, if you feel the need to regroup and take 4 weeks, then that is a good thing to do. Hugs, I know it is frustrating, but just know that you will get preggers soon.
Cheeky, excited for you! Test again in a day or two!
FX Cheeky.....GL. IC never work for me for preg test. OPK are ok.
so i thnk getting anything on the IC is a good sign.
Layla thats great news.GL on ur attempt
Lola u r getting closer....excited for u. are u still swaying or no?
GL on ur appt. 3pnb.....hope u get to see ur bean. Begonia when is u r appointment?
i think i did O from today's temp but not sure if it was mon or tues as i had ewcm till yesterday and from previous cycles i have seen that i do get ewcm a day or two after o too....weird. Was so thinking of doing yesterday too....but chickened out.
Cheeky- I hate those taunting little ghost lines, I used to use the earlypregnancytests.com tests and got horrible evaps, everyone here thought one of them was positive, me included. If you get another questionable line go buy a frer for this month and maybe buy a different brand next time :)
Layla- great news!! fx on your attempt this month. FWIW I've always been a ohw, even my loss (which I was swaying) was a first month, one time dtd bfp. The length of my ttc this time was due to healing time from my Oct d&c, the first month things went back to normal I got my bfp. Yes I'm a freaky anomaly, 6 bfp's first month out and all, but it isn't necessarily going to take you a year. Like lola and I have said prepare yourself it'll take a few but don't think it'll never happen.
Yep people can be quite cruel about gd, it's definitely best to keep your feelings with those who can understand. I've told very few real life people, if I'm having a girl I don't want to hear "I told you it wouldn't work" or have people think I don't want her.
Thanks Ladies, I'm pretty excited for my appt tomorrow. Feels like it took forever to get here so I'm sure the next three weeks will feel longer then the whole rest of the pregnancy lol
She's right though about having 2 healthy babies & still complaining!Quote:
Originally Posted by Layla
Good luck for tomorrow, i'm sure all will be well. How many weeks are you now? I hear you about having a girl & people passing insensitive remarks or making you feel that you didnt want the baby girl. I had my first midwife appt on Mon & she told me that all preg women in UK are now advised to take Vit D because of the lack of sunshine here, i was also pleased to hear that they now do 3 scans, one for down's between 11-13wks, a dating one at 12wks & final one at 20wks. I cant believe i'm already 9wks.Quote:
Originally Posted by 3PinkNeedBlue
Cemas, i REALLY hope this one's BFP for you. You've been trying for ages & i know how you must feel because i've been there myself as you know. I hope you & Lola will be joining me soon. Great that you had lots of ewcm & dtd twice to up your chances of getting pregQuote:
Originally Posted by cemas
TTC5, sorry hun about BFN. Better luck next month
Lola, when are you attempting? Is it in a few weeks?
Begonia, i see you craving watermelon, i too was last week but i think i ate too much of it that i dont want to see it now.
3PNB, what are your cravings & how's the nausea? Any vomiting?
Zivic, any news?
Baby- I'm 10 weeks tomorrow and have thus far spent more time avoiding then craving. Luckily no vomiting just queasy, lately the queasy has faded a bit and now I'm pretty much back to starving 24/7. I'm fascinated how such a tiny critter can demand so much food lol
Baby isn't it funny how the cravings can come and then go quickly? Today I woke up and really wanted a nectarine. I'm just glad it is finally fruit instead of chips or candy. Sounds like you'll have another scan then soon, how exciting! I'm really hoping they do one for dating at my appt 7/28.
Jen I can't wait to hear how the appt goes! Will DH go along?
Lola your attempt will be last week of this month I think? And your 1st time trying the clomid too, right? It seems like the months have flown by since your "ttc break" started. FX it happens fast.
Cemas I think you definitely got enough swimmers there from the 2 BD so I wouldn't worry about not going again. FX your BFP is this month; I agree with Baby ... I've seen you (and our dear Lola!) at this for so long I would just LOVE to see you all get your sticky little beans ASAP.
Cheeky keep us posted on the POAS saga! Sounds promising, hope it is for real!
It's funny but the more the days go by the less I care what I'm having. I've been praying constantly for a healthy baby and I think that's just taken so much of my focus off the boy/girl issue. I'm loving that :happy: And hoping it continues; I had mild GD during pg with DD2 after finding out gender, and I think if I can avoid it while pregnant I won't have it all after birth. Once DD2 arrived I was fine, but of course I also knew that I'd have one more so still had a shot at a son ... this time I don't have that to fall back on. Anyhow, at the moment I feel great mentally and I'm just going to enjoy that while I can :cool:
Wonder how Skrimpy is doing these days! I need to go see if she updated the new blog, has anyone else been keeping up with it?
Yea, if I were unable to have children, I would want to kick her in the taco.Quote:
Originally Posted by babydes56
Ditto that! LOL :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by LolaInLove
Though I do think it is OK to vent about it and have it, there's for sure a time and a place, and the place is somewhere like here where people understand you ... not on TV to an audience where MOST probably will have no clue about GD, and how often it has nothing to do with not caring/loving/adoring the kids you already have.
I can't believe it either! All is well, yea?Quote:
Originally Posted by babydes56
Yes, exactly! I would not want to see it on television....you know you will get some dissenters when presenting opinions/feelings of gd to the public like that. Just gives it all a bad name, which gd and swaying and all shouldn't have.Quote:
Originally Posted by begonia
b- nope dh won't be coming, he went to every appt with dd#1 and 2 and lets face it they don't change and really aren't very interesting the 3rd and 4th time around. My midwife lets me record the heartbeat so he still gets the joy of that but neither of us see the need for him to skip out of work for it. He does come to the u/s though. We did talk about him coming tomorrow for support but the CEO of his company flew in unexpectedly and he's gotta going to lunch with him. Since no one at work knows I'm pregnant and there is no rational reason to think there's a problem he really has no reason to blow off the CEO so alone I go.
I hear ya on caring more for a healthy bean then a blue one, I'll take a healthy baby over a sick or lost one any day.
Yes, I am still swaying somewhat. I am 9DPO today, so expecting AF on Sunday or Monday and off I go on the Clomid! Because of that, I will be definitely using ew or preseed and will dtd every other day starting CD10. I asked my doctor about that, by the way, and told her I would like to make sure DH has high sperm counts (didn't tell her why, of course) and asked if that is better than abstaining for 2-4 days and then having a well-timed shot, and she said dtd every other day is the BEST thing to do for high sperm count, better quality sperm (as they get turned over instead of sit in the balls and get exposed to toxins in the body), and the odds of pregnancy happening are way higher than one time shot. So, I feel a lot better about that. Otherwise, I am taking a bunch of supps and am starting some drinks (ACV and ASG) tomorrow, actually. Gonna do some robitussin and MAYBE a bsf and hour at least before each bding. That's my plan!
Know what, I am going to list my supps here, just so you all can see what we are taking. I personally think it's a pretty good regimen for someone in my category- old(ish) and concerned with egg and sperm quality AND swaying blue!
Antioxidant Mix vitamin (has a BUNCH of stuff in it)
Co-Q10 (100mg)
Vit D
Royal Jelly capsule
Bee Pollen capsule
DHEA (75mg) with some TT in it
Vit E (400iui)
Fish Oil (1000mg)
Flaxseed Oil (1000mg)
EPO (1200mg)
Folic 800mg +B12 capsule
Prenatal Vitamin with DHA in it
Zinc (30mg)
Grass shake daily (wheatgrass, alfalfa, and barley mixture)
DH takes all the same except no EPO and DHEA. He also takes 1000mg of L-Arg a day, which I do not take for drying up reasons. So that's the plan, STAN!