August Thread for TTC Blue - Chit Chat!

**Layla** · August 3rd, 2011, 02:42 PM

Jen my thoughts and well wishes are with you also.

**Alexis2007** · August 3rd, 2011, 02:57 PM

CD 1 for me today

So, I should take RJ and EPO together? If I do that I'm thinking not to get Vitamin E because my prenatal has some and the RJ does too. I think I'm going to use Mucinex instead of Robitussin this cycle. Do y'all think it's better than Robitussin?

**WashingtonPromise** · August 3rd, 2011, 03:12 PM

3pnb: Wow, that was a huge experience and I am happy you got back on the TTC train and tried again....that takes a lot of guts. I hope you slepp well tonight. I can't wait to hear about you u/s.

Begonia: I was thinking about your weird dream last night while I couldn't sleep and had a weird one too.... I was pg and my belly was so big that I had to stay in bed on my side and all the dos were trying to decide how to deliver, because I was too big to move!!! So glad that was not real. Oh, and I always opt out of the downs blood test they do....my midwife said they get a lot of false positives.

Lola: GL with your 2ww. What dpo do you normally test on?

Well, I am still her with no AF....yet. I have had several pg symptoms that are normal for me, but I just don't want to get my hopes up. Symptoms: my sense of smell is working over time, I cried while the kids were watching "Prince of Egypt", I got a sharp pain down low when I got up too quickly(I normally get them later in pregnancy though), a huge bach ache (which could be from any # of farm chores) and cramps...which could be AF. I think I will test again Friday if no AF (I will be 14dpo).

I love coming here because you guys are the only ones that "get" this whole experience. DH says....just wait until after AF is due to test, then you know it will be positive AND we won't waste so much money. PLUS, last night he said...."Oh, I thought the test would be +....you look pregnant". How can I look pregnant!!! I wouldn't even be 4 wks yet!!! He defended himself with "well it's all water anyway". Yeah whatever.

Edited to say......sorry Alexis for AF. Are you going anything different this cycle (besides Mucinex)?

**begonia** · August 3rd, 2011, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by WashingtonPromise

Begonia: I was thinking about your weird dream last night while I couldn't sleep and had a weird one too.... I was pg and my belly was so big that I had to stay in bed on my side and all the dos were trying to decide how to deliver, because I was too big to move!!! So glad that was not real. Oh, and I always opt out of the downs blood test they do....my midwife said they get a lot of false positives.

My doc did tell me there was a high incidence of false positives. I opted out of the test with DD2 and breathed a LOT easier. But my 1st pg I just didn't THINK much about any of that type of stuff, I just kinda went with it ... I really didn't want to be pg. Which is oddly part of the reason I think I wanted a 3rd; I felt sort of cheated out of enjoying my 1st pg since I was so upset about actually being pg. So I need to remind myself of that and stop fretting so much this time and just enjoy it for the amazing awesome blessing it is. FX AF stays away! And LOL about the DH comment... they really just don't think ... I'm sure he thought he was being encouraging

Lola, I'm loving the symptoms! Tone it down with the DH though, poor guy

To be honest I do the same thing to mine though

I'm way better at arguing, LOL!

And WP I can't agree with you more about loving this place because you can share things and people REALLY understand what you're talking about. Best board ever.

**LolaInLove** · August 3rd, 2011, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by Alexis2007

CD 1 for me today

So, I should take RJ and EPO together? If I do that I'm thinking not to get Vitamin E because my prenatal has some and the RJ does too. I think I'm going to use Mucinex instead of Robitussin this cycle. Do y'all think it's better than Robitussin?

Yes, you don't need vit e if you take the others....I just did to beef up my uterine lining as much as possible. You pee out the extra so no harm. Doesn't matter if you take the Robitussin or Mucinex, as long as you are taking the drug GUIFANESIN, 400mg of it. That is the ingredient in those two brand names that makes the mucous thin out. I got a Target brand Guifanesin even, like a generic Mucinex. And you can take it frequently from AF-O, or you can just take some an hour before dtd, and give some to DH also. Thins out the semen a bit so the sperm can swim easier.

**LolaInLove** · August 3rd, 2011, 05:03 PM

WP, I am excited to hear your test results on Friday! Our poor DHs, you think they'd know better than to make comments like that about looking pg. I did get all in a tizzy about something stupid last night, but then DH says something stupid like "why don't you have hope that this will be a pregnancy and it will last?" and that's when my eyes turned to black orbs and I got crayzee. Um, hello? 2 m/c, maybe?

Anyway, Begonia, why were you upset to be pg the first time? I kinda was also, I was only 25, married a year, and was planning kids later on AFTER a career. And honestly, if I would have waited, I would have seen my ex-dh's true colors before the kids came along, but then they wouldn't be here. But I do hope you enjoy this pregnancy. I feel the same way, I was so annoyed with everything the last 2 times with an unsupportive ex-dh, so hoping this one can be fun, if there is one, that is. And maybe you are kinda more prone to be alarmed with hanging out with our crew....we've had a few very unfortunate things happen to a few of us....but don't let any of that worry you....and like I told ILuv, don't worry about anything until your doctor says to you, literally, YOU NEED TO WORRY ABOUT THIS. And you know what you should do? Take some cool maternity pics with the girls and professional photographer! Fun fun!!!

**begonia** · August 3rd, 2011, 07:12 PM

Lola our 1st was a BCP baby and we just weren't ready ... 26, only been married a year .. and just like you I was planning on having kids AFTER my career. DH and I were both just not excited at all. But of course we fell in love with her and wouldn't change a thing now; I always say it was the best lesson I have ever had in why as much as I try, it's a good thing I don't really control my life. So I keep reminding myself of that very thing with #3 ... I'm not in control, and that's OK. Now take 10 deeeeeep breaths and repeat

I totally am doing maternity pics! I never did before! But I just got pics today from a session the girls and I did in May, and I was thinking I totally need to get some this time. That will be super fun. I actually didn't even do any professional pics of DD1 her first year and it's a big regret, so I'll probably totally overdo it this time around

Jane how many DPO? WP I know you're waiting til Friday, and Lola I know you wait til 10 DPO ... so do we have anyone POAS soon?!?!

And where is our Babydes! I feel like it has been a week or so since she's been on and she's usually more regular. And our girl Tink ... 'bout time for her to check in too I think.

**3Pink1Blue** · August 3rd, 2011, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by begonia

I totally am doing maternity pics! I never did before! But I just got pics today from a session the girls and I did in May, and I was thinking I totally need to get some this time. That will be super fun.

You simply must! Here are mine from dd3

**3Pink1Blue** · August 3rd, 2011, 07:35 PM

WP - yes is was quite an ordeal, weeks of healing and 6 months before I was able to conceive again. DH wouldn't even talk about it for a couple months.
The best thing about this group is at least one of us totally gets it, and having anyone get it is enough sometimes.

B, lola and layla- I'll take all the hugs and good vibes I can get cause what I really need right now is a stiff drink lol

**begonia** · August 3rd, 2011, 07:54 PM

Oh my goodness Jen those are PRECIOUS!!!! What a gorgeous family of ladies! Love how the girls are showing their bellies too, and such great smiles! FX you add a handsome little man but I can totally see why that friend of yours says she wants you to keep making girls

That reminds my photographer has 3 girls so I know if I have a 3rd she's going to just love it, and that'll be fun when I have baby pics. Oh and I ran into a friend today who has 3 girls and I have to say her 3rd girl is so darned cute I'd take her myself

But for reals ... I can imagine a nice drink would do you so much good right now. Maybe a milkshake instead though

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