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Essnce: thanks for the info! I will have to pick some up and give it a try. Sounds like I would like white tea more than green! :)
Temp did go back up, but not really as high as I would have hoped/liked. It's been frigid here the past few days though, and our bedroom is always cold too depending on temp outside (bedroom is upstairs of older house. Heat doesn't exactly stay here!) We'll see what today brings!
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Happy birthday, mommymachine!!! Birthday buddies <3
Taytum, only one of the acupuncture needles ever hurt (one on my belly last summer). Mostly it's very relaxing and satisfying. It's like scratching an itch, it feels good. I had a series of treatments last summer to clear up a Lyme relapse and be ready to ttc. This will be my first treatment in over 6 months. Looking forward to it!
My update: Still in limbo!
* I was having significant abdominal cramps last night, very unusual.
* Dd woke me up at 1am, but it was quick and I had no problems falling back asleep. My temp was in the midrange again.
* I do remember I was a bit sweaty when I got up for her. I had a morning drenched in sweat shortly before my last bfp with her, caused by hormones.
* My back was really sore this morning, but not so bad until after I got up. With dd, I knew I was pregnant as soon as I woke up because I recognized the little backache from my first pregnancy.
* And the test was a bfn. Here it is if anyone wants to tweak, but these tests are the whitest white - I've never had any smudges or uncertainties on them.
* Tomorrow is the original date predicted for af and my guess by when I think I ovulated. That spotting yesterday was weird though. I never had implantation bleeding with dd. And (TMI warning) it was after a bowel movement, so I thought maybe hemmorids, but I really checked and am 100% sure it was spotting, though it was so much I thought af was starting.
It's going to be another looong day...
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Sage- I'm sorry about the BFN this morning :( However the fact that AF hasn't come yet is a good sign. I hope your body isn't playing tricks on you and that you just have a slow starter.
Taytum- I really like your chart and think you could definitely be pregnant!
My chart is weird. I don't think I'm pregnant because the last pregnancies I have always had TONS of creamy CM and I have basically no CM whatsoever. I do have a lot of other signs like backache and cramps but I think in this case it is just because AF is coming. Oh well on to the next cycle :)
I may have to give acupuncture a try then. It has always been something I've been interested in, and it just seems so relaxing (I'm all about things that help me relax!). I'll have to see if I can find someone in the area, I'm sure there are people, but I've never looked into it. I do have a massage gift certificate from Christmas I need to use too. But I would really like to give acupuncture a try!Quote:
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And all of my weird spots/bloods have all only been when using the bathroom (like you said, mostly number 2!). There's hardly anything in my underwear/on a pad during the day, but when I use the bathroom it comes more. I don't know if that's just because of the pushing or what? Usually, my AF just COMES constantly and I can easily fill up a pad on the first/second day. But the past few days have only been using the bathroom like you. Maybe it is something! I have very light cramps too, on and off. Mostly just bloating, and now my nipples are kind of tender, but not really painful.
Junie - thanks for the encouragement! I have an OBGYN appt scheduled for tomorrow (that was already previously scheduled, great timing!) so I may just ask them to do a blood test. Do you guys think that a blood test will show more accurately at 9dpo? And you're not out until AF shows! Sorry if you've posted this already, but when are you due for AF? This seems to be a good month for several people, and I hope you're added to the list! :)
Sage and TaytumJ- I am Xing everything and [emoji120] that you get a BFP! I am hopeful for you two!
TaytumJ- I second what Essnce said about white tea! I drank that and organic Darjeeling green tea from the Stash tea company. I found this green tea to be far superior and very delicate in taste. I can't remember the white tea I drank, but it was one by Stash.
Junie- I hope AF stays away!
I too have been in a roller coaster but think I may be fighting off DS2's illness. Every time I am sick, my temps seesaw between high and low. I also had blood tinged EWCM three days ago that turned brown for two days. Nothing yesterday or this morning, but I have had strange cramps. Not AF cramps but uterine cramps. Just super tired from broken sleep and nauseous too. I get that way when I don't sleep well...or I'm getting sick.
FX that we see some more BFPs before I start the March 2ww thread [emoji6]!
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TaytumJ - I've had acupuncture for fertility this time round. I can't judge what it did for my fertility for another 2 weeks (;)) but it definitely cured a whole lot of other stuff, liked blocked sinuses and overheating at night. And my goodness it makes you feel calm.
Sage - I'm sorry to hear about the bfn. I'm going to trundle out my message of hope: I got bfn 13dpo and had what seemed like aF (not spotting, way more) and I then had a bfp. Don't give up yet!
Junie, I'm crossing my fingers for you.
Taytum, it sounds really promising! I would SO love to be birth buddies with you! Hope your appt. goes well.
Also add me to the sick kids club. Last week I was home alone and both kids had the flu and threw up buckets (but of course not on the same days) now DS2 who also get febrile seizures is sick again!! Cough, fever, etc. I just want a normal nights sleep again but instead without fail the past 2 nights I've been called up to wipe his nose, bring a new drink, etc before finally letting him come sleep with us around 3 but then he keeps both of us awake so we really prefer to not let him sleep with us but when he has fevers we have to keep a close watch to make sure he doesn't have a seizure. Thankfully he woke up from his nap fever free so I'm hoping he just has a cold now and our nights relax a bit!
Junie, do you think it's the same bug affecting DS2 or a different one? Poor kid and poor you. I hate this time of year SO much.
XX, your boys sound so cute, doing yoga! Your temps look great. I hope you're able to ward off whatever DS2 had, or if not that it helps you conceive (sometimes this happens).
Junie/XX, how did you like Frost?
mommymachine & sage, happy almost birthday! So many Pisces on this board, it's crazy.
sage & Taytum, I really hope AF stays away for you both. I think your temps could go either way.
sage/essnce, I love Rishi tea, especially the one recommended. White tea is definitely more palatable/gentler than green. I like both but green tea I can only have with meals. It upsets my stomach otherwise.
Not much going on with me, other than weird EWCM mixed with AF. I am hoping to start BDing every 3 days tonight or tomorrow. DF just started taking OLE. I need to find a FS/RE to get him a SA and me some femara/clomid. Junie, do you know what such a dr is called in German?
Hi Maiden! So sorry for the delayed response - wasn't ignoring! I've been out of town and didn't log on. I am 39.Quote:
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I loved your usage of "dreck." Bist du deutsch, oder amerikanerin das in Deutschland wohnt?
I was speaking generally about any story or scenario that degrades and abuses women. I can't speak very well to BDSM as I have zero experience / exposure to it. It's not for me. But more importantly, I am truly bothered when people are entertained by the suffering or degradation of another.
I am sorry about your visit by AF! She is due tomorrow for me (stay away!!!) But I am holding off testing until Sunday.
Congrats Mars! And sorry for the multiple BFNs, guys......
Me too! And hopefully two blue bundles! :) I'll keep everyone updated tomorrow with the doctor's appt. Today was still some light bleeding, but mostly dark brown still. Cramps are basically nonexistent, just bloating. And gas. But...now I think I'm just symptom analyzing and I need to stop doing that. Hopefully a BFP comes your way soon!Quote:
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Maiden- It will be a Dr. with Schwerpunkt Gynäkologische Endokrinologie und Reproduktionsmedizin. Normally here in my city they work at practices called ("Kinderwunsch, Kinderwunschzentrum,etc"). Although you might have better luck just asking your Frauenarzt especially if you have one who likes to prescribe medicine. I think the kids have been passing different illnesses back and forth to each other. Our older son is super resilient he just goes and goes and so you don't notice the illness much but our younger isn't as lucky.I like your timing plan!
Junie - My sympathies. Hope everyone gets well soon and stays well!
uschi - Good to hear from you, cycle buddy! Any promising signs?
I've been extra thirsty yesterday and today. And over analyzing, I looked and saw I was extra thirsty just before my bfp with dd. It also happens to me with af sometimes tho. Agh, why do the symptoms have to be so similar? lol
Wishing and praying for the best birthday present ever tomorrow morning...
I've never felt so close in these 7 cycles ttc. I feel I'm preg and it's a chemical if that line doesn't darken soon. I've had the hymn "All the Way My Savior Leads Me" stuck in my head, trying to find some comfort in the line, "For I know whatever befall me, Jesus doeth all things well." Even if this doesn't work out, it's a sign my body is more ready to be preg, right?
I'm [emoji120]that you, Junie, and TaytumJ all get your BFPs tomorrow!!!!
That would be AWESOME to get 3 BFPs in a row [emoji4]!!
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Sage, not sure! I've never checked my temps in my life and I don't chart. I just thought I would become way too obsessive about TTC and it was better for me to just "wait and see." Sometimes I wish I knew my body as well as some of you ladies, but I haven't gone there yet. I have had a few first trimester-level temper outbursts (which hilariously made me immediate gleeful and hopeful afterwards), but my PMS has been SO much worse since having children, so it could just be that. I love your attitude and that you've had that hymn stuck in your head. I look for comfort in the same place.
:noaf: !!
Ooh, sounds hopeful Uschi! You should test soon! Tomorrow with FMU?
Oh that would be even better, a QUADRUPLE BFP [emoji4]! How awesome would that be if all 4 of you ladies....I am [emoji120] and Xing everything!!
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No, XX, I'm waiting! See if she comes first and if not, then test. Planning on Sunday.
Please don't come! I want a Cinnabon, a steak, and chocolate ice cream so bad. Not necessarily in that order.
Hey ladies,
Joining the anxious wait to test. We're swaying for a girl. kinda iffy about this month. Last Wednesday I got an almost positive OPK. Then, Thursday DS2 was admitted to the hospital for stomach bug/dehydration. When we got home on Friday, the line was lighter then it was on Wednesday..long story short(guess it's too late for that) thinking I would have gotten my + on Thursday. First time using OPK. So, we did our attempt on Saturday. Which I believe I ovulated. I believe AF is due next Friday so I will probably never test on Wednesday. I'm upset that we didn't DTD at positive OPK but we still only had one attempt with a 7 day abstain. If we get a BFN, I will eat a steak and a bowl of cereal.hehe, have DH start LR and I will start clomid and vitex
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FX for you Smartston3! Welcome cycle buddy! Im 5DPO too and ttcing girl! When is AF due for you? AF is due on the 28th for me.
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XX-good luck!!! Should be the 28th too!!! When should we test? And can I ask when you did your attempt?
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I really hope everyone gets a BFP tomorrow! What an amazing surprise that would be! Hopefully the doctor has some good testing stuff, otherwise I'm still only 9dpo, pending what temp does tomorrow. I basically still have some light cramping on one side, but pretty bloated and a little sore nipples. Basically no more blood, only really light brown spotting. We'll see!
I feel for all of you who have sick kids...this stomach bug came back around HARD! We had four kids in our small school (only approx 290 total in 6-12) actually puke at school, and sent 22 home yesterday. Today we had 74 kids absent sick!! And a few got sick tonight. Take care of yourselves, ladies!
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I maaaaay test on the 28th IF I don't have my usually pre-AF spotting on the 27th. I had a chemical in November, and since we have been ttcing since July, I won't test unless AF is late by 2-3 days. I always have a 12-13 day LP so if AF is MIA by the 2nd or 3rd of March, then and only then I will test. I just don't want to waste any tests.Quote:
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But if I were in your position, I would test at 10DPO and then again the day AF should show, if you get a BFN early. This is cycle 8 for me, and I am least optimistic about getting a BFP. You in the other hand, I am the most confident about [emoji6]! People have a 90% track record of getting a BFP if they are my cycle buddy! With the exception of Maiden- she and I seem to be on the same karmic cycle- basically we should have been twins at birth [emoji4]!
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I'm not feeling positive anymore. I've got mild cramping tonight. On the upside, my 15-month old just started sleeping through the night. I've been breastfeeding around the clock up until last week.
Taytum-- your chart looks great. Most implantation dips happen at 7 or 8 dpo, which is exactly when yours happened! Fingers crossed for you!
Good luck to everyone else testing soon! I will be living vicariously through you all!
BFN for me today. I've been trying to prepare myself for it but it was still disappointing to see. We're going out to dinner with friends tonight and I guess on the bright side at least I will be able to drink. Now I just want AF to come so I can move on to the next cycle.
Good good luck for everyone else testing today!
Junie! That is rotten luck, I'm sorry. I hope you have a really good dinner tonight (are you allowed a night off?) and then - as you say - on with the next cycle.
Hi everyone, I don't post here very often but I do follow, and I love sharing this journey with you dear ladies!
Junie- I'm sorry you got a BFN, I know how dissapointing it is. Good luck next cycle!!
And good luck to everyone else testing soon. Your BFPs make me happy!
I'm 12dpo today and AF is due in 5 days. I don't want to test too early, plus I only have one hpt left, and with this stormy weather don't know when I'll get into town, so I don't want to waste it.
Actually, I had a real positive feeling up till today with pregnancy symptoms- changes in appetite, feeling bloated and I swear I can see a bump already (with ds3 I noticed a bump at 7 dpo). However, earlier today I've had some spotting, like tinted cm. I don't know what to make of it- it's too soon for pre-af spotting and too late for implantation bleeding :-(
Why does it have to be so difficult ???
Junie- I'm SO sorry[emoji20]. I would try and have fun with your friends and have a cheat meal, or cheat day! You deserve it! I am sending strength and positive thoughts your way!
Grace- I hope the spotting stops and AF stays away! Keep us posted! FWIW, I thought I was out with DS2, despite having symptoms. I too had spotting right around the time AF was due. I didn't end up getting a BFP until 21DPO! I am Xing everything and [emoji120]for you!!
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I'm sorry, Junie! Have a delicious cab or merlot - full glass! (or whatever you like) :kiss:
Next month is a new "day."
Happy Birthday, Sage! Any developments?
Sage, where are you? Happy Birthday Sage and Mommymachine!Quote:
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Thank you XX!!!Quote:
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Happy Birthday Sage!!! Hope you get a lovely birthday surprise.
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This is from my doctor's appt this morning. [emoji4]
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Wow congrats taytum x
Happy birthday sage and mommy machine x
Happy Birthday, Mommymachine!
Congratulations, Taytum!! :bluecheer:
I knew it Taytum!!! Congrats!!!;;
Congrats Taytum!!!
Congrats TaytumJ.
Are you at 9 DPO today?