Any other DISers trying to concieve? Reread OP for the QOTD!

[mickeyboat]

I was thinking of meeting with the people with their photos and discuss the photos. Either journaling in their own words or put journaling boxes in so that they can journal themselves

Lisa - I think that would be a great idea. I was watching Extreme Home Makeover last night, and one of the things the people did for the family was update their scrapbooks. The mother really appreciated it.

I think you could probably let them have as much or as little imput as they want. Also, try to encourage people to have pages done right afer major holidays. You could also get email addresses and sent reminders after birthdays, holidays, etc. Find out when vacations will be and schedule time for the people shortly after they return.

You could really make a killing! Need a business partner?

 

[MindyGirl]

First, congrats to Elaine I can't imagine how nervous you must be, but my thoughts are with you! And again to Ash!

Good things happen in 3's right?!

Yuppers, I got my BFP on Sunday morning Not the darkest of dark lines, but it was there. My poor hubby thought it was some sort of April Fools Joke Sorry honey, not exactly! It was CD 25, which is what my cycle has been running recently. So seriously, I am like 3 minutes pregnant. But that's okay! So my question to you ladies is this.. is there any real reason I should keep testing? I figure as long as AF does show, I should be good to go. I will try to get in the see the clinic this week, but it will probably be next week before they can see me. I'm not too worried about it, already on my PNV.

Thanks for the support, I know I haven't been posting here too long, but I have been a lurker for months. So while you may not feel like you know me real well, I feel like I know all y'all


Mindy

 

[LisaB]

It seems like we are having a string of BFP YEAH

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Wow!!! Elaine and Mindy

Bethany: So glad your furbaby is doing well I also hope this is your month for your DH's sake.

Lisa: It sounds like a great idea to me. I have always wanted to scrapbook but I just have never done it.

Well this is CD20/6DPO for me. I go in tomorrow for a progesterone check. Nothing much going on...I was crampy this morning and don't have much energy but I'm sure it is just the clomid. I don't know when AF is due because I O'd so late with the meds. But i'm guessing next weekend??? Normally I would be starting to spot in about 2 days so I guess we will see if the meds are strong enough to hold of AF.

I really want my BFP!!!!!

 

[ashjohnson80]

Elaine and Mindy- congrats on your BFP's!!!!!

 

[mickeyboat]

Yeah, Mindy! Congrats! It sounds like there may be something in the water at the DIS. So I think I will keep drinking Diet Coke.

I don't think you need to test, as long as you can hold out. The clinic will probably do a urine test when you go in, so you can see it again then.

Denae

 

[Princess Tinkerbell]

Congratulations Mindy!!!! I am so happy for you. I am a POAS addict so I am the wrong person to ask about more testing.

Lisa: I think that's a great idea. I would probably like to submit my journal, but have someone else actually write it out or do soemthing creative w/ stamps. I got all the stuff to do a scrapbook for my anniversary trip. We'll see if I actually do it! I would use a service like that. I have so many vacations, etc that I would love to have done, but I will never get around to them.

Rebecca: I have my fingers crossed for you!!! Lot's of baby pixie dust

I am going to break down and test tomorrow (10 dpo). My folks are driving in for the day, and I would wonder all day if I actually had something to tell them. It's not unheard of to have a BFP at 10dpo, but it's still early enough that I won't be crushed if it's BFN.

 

[GypsySue]

Has anyone tried the saliva ovulation test? Was wondering how easy it was to read. I have enough trouble determining lines, I don't know if I could handle trying to interpret if it was sufficiently "ferny."

Thanks!

 

[helenabear]

I was thinking of meeting with the people with their photos and discuss the photos. Either journaling in their own words or put journaling boxes in so that they can journal themselves

For someone like me, it might be a great idea!! I hate scrapping so if I ever wnated a scrap book I think that would be my cup of tea.

Mindy, I am so very happy for you as well!!! I hope we see more BFP this month as well! As for re-testing... I took a digital. We don't have a huge selection of line tests and so since I am so anti First Response now, I just stick with the digitals. Mine came up "pregnant" and this time it is good enough for me. When I eject the stick, I can see the lines as well though. Though last time I got pregnant I must have tested like 5 times

You all can laugh at me... I was curious about the silly digitals and how they work, so I took mine totally apart now. I still have no idea how it works

Bethany i am so glad that your furbaby will be okay. After having some bad things happen here lately with mine, any good news with animals just makes me smile.

Thank you all for the good thoughts. I will try to take it one day at a time. I have the first appt with the nurse practitioner in two weeks. Then I have the first u/s scheduled for next month. I feel better knowing that my practice has started putting a lot more priority for the established patients with scheduling now. They were just getting swamped with people looking for new docs I guess. Wish I could find my packet they gave me last time. I feel like I have to study up again

I'm off to a knitting group tonight. Sending lots of Baby Dust to everyone! And thank you all so much for being here. I am a bit scared, but feel a lot more at peace with everything... the sinking feeling in my stomach isn't here this time... I take that as a good sign

 

[ashjohnson80]

The digitals are really neat, and it was nice not to be obsessing over a line. When they gave me another test at the dr.'s office last week that line was really dark. Anyway, if you are interested on how the digitals work check this out,

http://www.peeonastick.com/hpt/digitalsecret.html

 

[Minnesota!]

Thankyou all so much for the prayers for Noah. He has been quite the trooper. Actually was taken off the ventilator last night. I got to hold him for the first time this afternoon. Sheer bliss. He is so sweet. Please keep up the prayers - he has an MRI tomorrow at 3pm..

Elaine - I am estatic for you! I am glad you feel at peace! Momma's intuition speaks volumes. I am guessing you are going to be welcoming a Christmas babe, huh? How sweet

Congrats Mindy!

Lisa - I would LOVE something like that. The nurses here have been so great - they have been snapping pics of Noah and then making scrapbook pages. I can't thank them enough!

Hello to all - just hopping on while at the hosp. I have been here since 8 this am. Probably go home around 8 tonight and will be back at 8 tomorrow. Going to be spending the night here tomorrow...

 

[fanofdisney]

Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've posted on here, I don't even know who most of you are! Re-intros are great. I remember Elaine- congrats on being pregnant again! I know it's scary, but try to stay okay with everything. My son was also a second pregnancy for me after m/c. Well it has been 11 months now of trying for me with number 2! DH is just fine, he was tested last summer (post chemo/surgeries). I'm due for my annual exam in May, so I guess I'll be talking to them about it. It's just so frustrating. My friend took 5 years and then conceived on her own, if it's any comfort to anyone!

 

[helenabear]

Ash, that was a really neat article there. I will admit though, if they do detect LH levels, I never saw a second line the one time I took it (out of curiosity when I knew I wasn't pg). I wonder if the 2nd line some see sometimes is more like the evap lines some see. Very neat though!

I am so glad you were able to hold Noah today. I will keep you all in my prayers for sure. Oh and the due date I calculated (since I actually cannot remember exactly when CD1 was) should be just a smidge after Ash's. So right around the 5-8th of Dec. I do hope my intuition is right. Last pregnancy never felt comfortable.
Do keep us posted when you can though.

Kellyfan I do remember you and glad to see you around. I am so very sorry for your frustrations. I hope you are able to find out if anything is wrong in a few months. Not knowing is the worst IMO.

Oh I forgot to say earlier to Mindy, my doctor actaully does not do the urine test. They skip straight to the blood test. If need be, they will do a beta (quantitative) but if everything is moving along, they will only do the qualitative test (to see if x amount shows in your blood). A lot more accurate than a urine test anyway. They also do a range of other blood tests to make sure all your levels are w/in good ranges (checking for things like anemia and even HIV if you want it). The only testing my place does on urine is for proteins (toxemia). They do that every month. Of course my place also has you meet with a NP at first to go over any questions or concerns you may have. First actual doctor visit is for the first ultrasound. Just thought I'd give an insight into how my doc works.

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Congrats Elaine and Mindy! This thread has certainly been lucky lately!

Minnesota - glad he's doing well. Let us know how the MRI goes (and post baby pics when you can! )

 

[ImarriedGrumpy]

Has anyone tried the saliva ovulation test? Was wondering how easy it was to read. I have enough trouble determining lines, I don't know if I could handle trying to interpret if it was sufficiently "ferny."

Thanks!

I tried this for a couple months about a year ago, and then lost my little microscope thingy and haven't seen it since...

At first it was really difficult to figure out what I was looking at or looking for, but during the second month of using it I finally saw the ferning a couple times. I'd say it could work, but it takes practice and patience.

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Just wanted to stop by and say HI

I'm headed out to get my progesterone test.

I don't know whats going on. My uterus feels very full today (and yesterday). It was uncomfortable for me to sleep on my tummy last night. I usually feel really bloated before AF visits and my pants usually are tight but they fit just fine. So I don't know if AF is around the corner or if it is the Clomid doing strange things to me. I didn't feel this way last time

Sorry to whine but I'm just miserable this 2WW.

 

[AllyandJack]

Congrats to the new BFPs!! We seem to get them in groups.

Minnesota, good news on Noah! Being able to hold him must have been amazing. Post some pictures when you can!

I was too scared to take a digital until after my 1st beta. I was so afraid I'd get a Not Pregnant. But, once I knew my number was high, I bought some and took it. I just wanted to see the word Pregnant. I had the blood test and knew, but nothing beats seeing that word.

I MIGHT have my 1st lead on a client. DH's co-worker has been looking without an agent, so my DH starts telling him about all of the benefits of working with agent, etc. So, I might have my 1st client. I'm excited - even if it means putting off my 4D u/s for this weekend because he has a house he wants to look at. I'm scared, too. My first client. Everyone at my office is so supportive, but it's up in Canterbury, NH and I know nothing about that area, I still don't have my business cards, I still don't have my own password to the MLS, I still don't have my keys from the state to do unassisted showings. But, a ton of people have offered to help me get through it. I swear, I was less nervous going to court for the 1st time and arguing a motion! I'd love to close a deal before I deliver. Money aside, it would be nice to go out on leave with a real bang!

 

[mickeyboat]

Good luck, Carla. You can do it.

Denae

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Carla - good luck. Canterbury is a really cool area of the state (and there's some really gorgeous houses there...) And my mom works there, which makes it cooler

Jen

 

[Pollito916]

Congrats Elaine & Mindy!!! Sending lots of sticky baby dust your way!