TTC Girl - January 2012

[rainbowflower]

AF is here! TTC soon after! I had a terrible sway week over Christmas but I hope I've still done okay. Due to ovulate around 17th/18th. Should I use opk's twice a day at the end of AF?

do you get a fade-in? I use one a day until I start seeing a second line, then I start to use two

[suregena]

do you get a fade-in? I use one a day until I start seeing a second line, then I start to use two

Ah, that sounds like a good idea!

[xokatietatie]

Hi girls,
Just wondering if you wouldn't mind another member in your group? I have been on the site everyday like a crazy person for the past 3 weeks and feel like i know all of you, even though i've just joined, lol. My DP and i are thinking about TTC this month, i am currently on CD2. I am 28, from Australia, and have 2 divine DS's but am DESPERATE for some pink in my life (I feel out numbered in my house all the time!) I have already found this site and all of you so informative. I'm just finalising my sway at the moment but think i have it pretty much sorted.
There seem to be so many of us TTC in January so I am hoping with all my might that there are alot of pink BFPs in all of our futures!!

I'm on CD3 now, but we're on opposite sides of the world... so maybe we're on same day, maybe one day off. Either way, it would be cool if we became due date buddies. Best of luck to you!

[amari]

I think I am cd3 too, but my af was sooooo light I'm not even sure if I should count it! i called the ob today to see if he would do an u/s to check my lining before I start the clomid but he is in surgery/delivery all day so we'll see if he calls back. Why does it have to be so confusing?

[xokatietatie]

AF is being so WEIRD! For many years, it was always 28 days like clockwork for about 4 days and never got very heavy. Last year, it suddenly started jumping around a little and became every 26-29 days (not crazy but different enough that I took notice). It also became much heavier and would last closer to a week. I went to the doctor to make sure everything was okay, and after some tests she said I am just fine. AF started coming around every 26 days consistently but still remained heavy. This time, it was 26 days again, but all of the sudden it is light again like before. I don't know if it means anything, or if it is even anything to worry about. It's just odd. Can RepHresh mess it up? I used it 2 or 3 times in the weeks leading up to AF. I've also been taking baby Aspirin every other day and drinking Crystal Light. Hopefully nothing will mess up our attempt this month!

[xokatietatie]

I think I am cd3 too, but my af was sooooo light I'm not even sure if I should count it! i called the ob today to see if he would do an u/s to check my lining before I start the clomid but he is in surgery/delivery all day so we'll see if he calls back. Why does it have to be so confusing?

I wonder the same thing! Hopefully he calls you back soon.

[prayforprincess]

Katie- The diet and any supplements that you might be taking might be changing things around in your body. To me, it sounds like a good sign that things are different suddenly, that means that you are succeeding in changing thing up. As far as your af being different if past cycle before the diet...a lot of women have a change in cycles after having children. Pre-children it might be one way,. post 1 child another way, post 2 children another way. And it will likely continue to change throughout you life with the different changes in your body as you age. Its natural. You might see a pattern for a while and a few years later that pattern may change. All very normal.

I got my AF this morning!! Cd1 for me...wahoo! I am being so conservative this month so not getting my hopes up for a bfp but we will see.... I don't know how much I believe in this stuff, but I looked up my biorhythms this morning and they are in strong girl for the time of my ovulation (roughly the 19, 20th or 21st). All days are strong girl. And the 21st starts a new moon --again, not sure I believe but it can't hurt. I had looked at my biorhythms for when I conceived my sons and they were all strong boy. Maybe just a coincidence. Due to ov roughly the 19/20th.
And here we go.....

[amari]

I was trying to change my profile pic and post one of me from photobucket and it keeps not letting me, anyone good with this stuff? First it was too big, now I think I made it smaller on photobucket but still not working. I suck at this stuff! Any one a whiz?

[Out of the Blue]

WHEW!!! I've finally reached the end of this thread...!!! So sorry in advance for the posting bomb about to take place!


Suregena, glad AF is finally here for you. I’ve heard it’s best to take them the same time every day to be consistent and that taking them at about 2pm gives you the best readings. Earlier in the day can give you a false darker line. Not sure about evenings. If you have a lot of OPKs to burn, you could use them just after AF, otherwise you could start testing a week(ish) before you think you’ll O.

OOTB...don't forget me....wah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just waiting for the real AF to show up.

Lemon, I am not forgetting about you AT ALL! You don't count until AF shows...There's still a chance you're knocked-up

THANKS OOTB!
What is your plan this month?

Not sure yet...??? I was thinking of BD as soon as I get a +OPK but now DH has totally done a 180 and wants to start BD now!?! Who is this man and what did he do w/my DH? DH wanted to jump on my last night but I said no...I was too hungry and tired, lol. I might put some RepHresh in today but I'm not sure. I could O anywhere from the 10th - 18th...UGH! It's so annoying not knowing. A few things are definite for this attempt...We will use Sylk, will go very easy on the RepHresh (if used at all) and I will stick to the LE diet. Other than that, who knows…???

OOTB, did you think you were pregnant?
I have never ever felt my bbs the way I did last week. They just felt bigger and to touch them was sore. Now I am late but spotting which is normal just before and I am sure AF is probably right there! So, do you think something tried to take and just didn't?
Not sure...just trying to be hopeful.

I still have my for you, Lemon! You know, I kind of do feel like something tried to happen as I've never spotted before AF and the spotting just kept going on and on. The cramps also felt different than AF cramps and I just had this feeling. I am still BF and won't feel anything in my BBs for the 1st month or so when I fall preg so that wasn't/won't be a sign for me. I guess I will never know if something was trying to start or not but I'm so very thankful that if it was, I didn't m/c later on and I hope I never have to experience that again. No woman ever should... I'm hoping AF stays away for you and that your BFP is in the next day or so!

[Out of the Blue]

Well I had d/h release yesterday no attempt because my opk went lighter as the day went on???? They were never REAL positive but close to... anyway i know my body well and i feel i have not ovulated yet but i have no idea why this happened. Was like my body was ready to o but stopped! No ewcm at all and my cervix ws low and hard still so i knew it couldnt of been happening. I am just going to keep testing probably 3 times a day or more knowing me! I guess i will still be oing around the 9th or 10th... Lets see.

Pinkin, I've heard that between 2-3 in the afternoon is the best time to take an OPK and that you should stay consistent w/the time you take it every day. Sometimes earlier in the day, it can show false +s or at least a darker line which is misleading. Hope this helps. Sounds like you've not O'd yet but it'll come soon! I'm excited for you to catch that

Jennibel and Lala! I’m glad you’re joining us!

Xokatie, sending you some I’m so sorry people are like that… It’s so hard to be happy and hopeful when the people you love can’t understand your dream. O will be just around the corner and we’ll be here to you on! I don’t think RepHresh could mess w/your AF but diet/supps certainly could. Also vitex could as well…not sure if you’re taking that or not.

KraizyD, so sorry about the UTI…so annoying! I seem to get those waaaaay too often. I have to drink %100 cran juice every day, otherwise I seem to get them. I’m hoping you can get some better info regarding clomid and swaying…

This is just my opinion, but I do not think that fr helps having a girl, not unless you have dh release twice a day. I think it lowers the amount of sperm but does not change the ratio. Where as abstinence lowers the sperm amount and I think it sways the ratio towards more girls because with the boys being more fagile I would think they would be the first one's to die and be unable to survive....not syaing all the boys would die off, but I think more boys than girls of those that do. This is just my theory. During my 1st IVF cycle my husband did not release for 2.5 days before giving his sample. We had 6 boys and 1 girl. My 2nd cycle I had him release everyday for 5 days prior to giving his sample and that time we had 4 girls and 1 boy, and my 3rd cycle the same thing and that time was 5 boys and 4 girls. I think if the sperm count is healthy - like if he has released within the past 6 days -- then it is pot luck...there will be both healthy boys and girls. I don't know why I just think the 1st release after a long abstinence would have more healthy girls in it and less healthy boys.
Thoughts?

Interesting...I've never given it much thought but it makes sense, Princess. BTW, YAY for CD 1! O is next…

Dannikins, I’m getting girl vibes from you! Your scan is sooooo soon!!!

Amari! I’m soooo hoping that you get that this month! Have you had any LP issues in the past? Last cycle may just be a fluke hopefully as your cycle is beginning to come back and settle itself (?)… I’m hoping you can get that u/s asap and all goes well…

Auroara, how’s your Mr. Mom doing? Is your job going well? I think your April plan is marvelous! Sending you lots of and

I hope I haven't missed anyone! I apologize if I have...