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

[snoopygirl79]

I did post on this thread a while back and I read it every day but I just don't post much as you can probably tell!!

I've been really depressed lately with TTC but I guess I don't have much reason to be as it's only been 4 months (coming up for 5 very shortly) and I know from reading on here that many people have been trying for longer. But I thought that on here you would understand how hard it is no matter how long or short you've been trying.

My cycle completely messed up this month so that's been hard to take too. I came off BCP in September and we starting TTC in November. My cycles have varied from 32-37 days and I use OPKs. But last month I got AF on CD30. So I started using the OPK on the recommended day and nothing showed. I kept using them for a week afterwards and still nothing showed. So I only presume that I O'd before the date I started using them which really annoyed me as I never have O'd that early. So we BD'd only once before I used the OPKs so this month is looking unlikely too. I wish I knew why this happened this month as I'm getting very frustrated by it all.

Sorry to be all depressed and for the long post. I just need to get it out as I've been in a really low and bad mood for the past couple of months and taking it on on DH which I hate. I know he does understand, but not to the extent that I'd like. He's very optimistic about it all - however I'm not but I guess we won't know unless we keep trying.

Thanks for listening and congrats to all the BFPs people have had recently.

 

[Princess Tinkerbell]

AF has arrived. I am so bummed. I knew implantation bleeding was to good to be true (Denise, that can happen to anyone 7-10 dpo-just trying the old fashioned way). Oh well, you know what's really weird. As much as I hate my cycle arriving, it's the only time when I don't obsess @ TTC. It's like a little break. Weird.

Gurgi: I am so sorry you have to have surgery . It's one step closer to that little bundle of joy.

Denise and Ash: Think positive! Everything is going to be great.

Baby Noah: I have been praying for you. I hope your MRI went well.

Have a great day!

Jennifer

 

[Princess Tinkerbell]

I did post on this thread a while back and I read it every day but I just don't post much as you can probably tell!!

I've been really depressed lately with TTC but I guess I don't have much reason to be as it's only been 4 months (coming up for 5 very shortly) and I know from reading on here that many people have been trying for longer. But I thought that on here you would understand how hard it is no matter how long or short you've been trying.

My cycle completely messed up this month so that's been hard to take too. I came off BCP in September and we starting TTC in November. My cycles have varied from 32-37 days and I use OPKs. But last month I got AF on CD30. So I started using the OPK on the recommended day and nothing showed. I kept using them for a week afterwards and still nothing showed. So I only presume that I O'd before the date I started using them which really annoyed me as I never have O'd that early. So we BD'd only once before I used the OPKs so this month is looking unlikely too. I wish I knew why this happened this month as I'm getting very frustrated by it all.

Sorry to be all depressed and for the long post. I just need to get it out as I've been in a really low and bad mood for the past couple of months and taking it on on DH which I hate. I know he does understand, but not to the extent that I'd like. He's very optimistic about it all - however I'm not but I guess we won't know unless we keep trying.

Thanks for listening and congrats to all the BFPs people have had recently.

I am right there with you!!! I have been clipping along w/ a 33 day cycle and bam 26 days this month. I was hoping when I spotted for a day before that it could be implantaion bleeding (some women have a super small amount of bleeding b/t 7-10 dpo when the egg implants in the uterus-it can last for a couple of days). I was pretty upset when AFcame. I just had to remind myself that my doc cautioned me that it is not unusual for it to take 6 months for your body to regulate after coming off BCP. I know it's hard. I am sorry your having one of those bad days . You'll be reulated in no time and getting that BFP!

Jennifer

 

[LisaB]

Snoopy I am so sorry that you have to go through this. It is so depressing every month and it seems like no one understands. I was watching a documentary on Pat Benatar and how she had infertility problems with her first child. She said that she went through injections etc and how difficult it was every month. I hear your pain.

 

[mickeyboat]

Denise - Congratulations! I can't believe youhave not been telling everyone!

We waited until our first ultrasound with each where we could see the heartbeat. I think it was 6 weeks with Hannah and 7 weeks with Emily. I could not wait any longer.

Denae

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

Congrats to all the BFP's!!! I am so happy for you all!

Gurgi, good luck with the surgery.

Jennifer, sorry about AF.


I haven't posted much, but I've been reading. I am on CD 39. Mine tend to vary from 33 to 44. Last time it was 54 days. I have been so tired lately and for the past couple of days I have felt a little "off". My stomach has been queasy; of course DH was sick over the weekend so I could just have what he had. I have no symptoms of AF at all. I want to test, but I don't want another BFN. So, I am trying to hold out a few more days.

 

[snoopygirl79]

Thanks for your kind words. I didn't realise that it can take up to 6 months for your body to regulate after coming off the BCP so maybe that could be it.

I knew I'd find people here who'd understand. There's really no one else I can talk to as I don't want people to know we're TTC - I want it to be a surprise when it happens. I think DH is getting a bit fed up with me and my moods though so I need to snap out of it and think that it'll happen when the time is right. We really thought it would be this month as we'd love a Christmas baby as we both love it so much.

I'm getting to the time in my life when everyone keeps asking us when we'll be having a baby as we've been married for 2 and a half years now and I just say when the time is right but I know soon if someone makes a comment about it I'll break down. I've got my brother's wedding coming up in June and I really hope I'm pregnant by then as I don't want all my family asking me the question.

I just must remain positive and keep reading this thread for inspiration!!

 

[Tiggerlover91]

Congrats to all the BFP's!!! I am so happy for you all!

Gurgi, good luck with the surgery.

Jennifer, sorry about AF.


I haven't posted much, but I've been reading. I am on CD 39. Mine tend to vary from 33 to 44. Last time it was 54 days. I have been so tired lately and for the past couple of days I have felt a little "off". My stomach has been queasy; of course DH was sick over the weekend so I could just have what he had. I have no symptoms of AF at all. I want to test, but I don't want another BFN. So, I am trying to hold out a few more days.

TEST!!

That's exactly how I felt when I got that BFP on April Fool's Day. My stomach was queasy and I could feel these little tinges every now and again. Best wishes to you and keep us posted.

 

[DMickey28]

As hard as it is, it can take a while for your body to regulate. I was always sooo regular on or off BCP. It was 28 days like clock work. When I got off BCP it didn't change at all. I would get AF on Thursday morning at 9am. I had an early M/C 5 months into TTC and then I would get AF by 3pm on Saturday.

I used OPK's and got positives on CD 14 and 15, within the first month. Perfect ... it took us 8 months to get pregnant. We had finally given up for a little while. We moved and we had started talking about even possibly TTA for a few months to get settled in our new home. Go figure, I saw DH one weekend that month and we got our BFP.

I can't even imagine with it is like to take drugs and be going that route. All I can sympathize with is the first year and it taking longer than we would like.

 

[7beasley]

Wow -- this thread has been super lucky lately for lots and lots of BFP pixie dust....

Congrats Denise and Mindy and Elaine and Ash!!

I am so happy for all you guys!

Michelle - sorry to hear you are still feeling crappy - hang in there - we are just weeks away from the END of our first trimester -- yay!

Carla - good luck with the new client.

Meredith -- Easter Sunday is a wonderful day for a transfer!! You are in my thoughts and prayers -- post your donor's egg retreival news and fert report as soon as you hear -- we are pulling for you. Don't worry too much about the Progesterone shots -- they really aren't all that bad. I used ice to numb up the area first and that helped alot -- heat afterwards helps too. Good luck!

Welcome to the new members - Nennie and Gurgi and Snoopy!

This has been a fast moving thread as of late!

Rebecca -- hang in there - good luck with the Clomid!

Jennifer -- sorry about AF - when I read your post as was hoping it was implantation bleeding for you as well!

Welcome to the world baby Noah!!!

All my other TTC girls - Hi - thinking of you all!!!

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I am doing good and feeling ok -- I am 9 weeks 1 day today! I don't have another ultrasound until 4/26 and I am anxiously awaiting that -- I get nervous without the constant reassurance that there is a baby in there and it is growing good!!

I have had some "morning" sickness causing nauseau all day but no throwing up so that is good -- I also have NO appetite -- food is the last thing on my mind and no food sounds good or enjoyable -- I hate forcing myself to eat especially since prior to getting pregnant - I was an eater - ate alot - ate all the time! Quite a change now for me -- I have only gained 1 pound since my BFP! The nurse was not concerned but was surprised it was not more.

I want to try that intelligender pee test that Kelly did since it obviously was 100% accurate for her -- test said she was having a boy and the ultrasound confirmed it -- has anyone heard of it or heard anything about it -- the test (ordered off the internet) is about $40 and can be done (I think) after 10 weeks....we are so anxious to find out if it is a boy or a girl -- don't really care but if we could pick we are hoping for a boy!! --- so I was thinking of trying out this intelligender thing...any thoughts?

Have a great day ladies - I am thinking of all of you!!

Hugs,
Nicole

 

[Madaboutthemouse]

Hi everyone! It's been a really long time since I've posted here. I kind of disappeared for awhile since DH and I weren't really aggresively TTC. I went off BC in June and just kind of let things take their course for a few months. After a month-long period in February, I set up my GYN appt and since we were ready to get pg, he suggested I start cycles of Clomid. Dr. thinks that I'm not ovulating at all which caused my extra-long periods. I've finished my first round and we are TWW-ing. I'm guessing that it will take at least two cycles to wake up my ovaries and get them producing eggs, but we'll see. DH (who is an OB-GYN resident) thinks I'm being negative, but what does he know, right?

Congrats to everyone who has gotten their BFP's -- both recently and throughout the thread! It's so exciting that there have been so many.

It's nice to be back -- I promise to hang out more often!

 

[ImarriedGrumpy]

Augh! I'm going crazy in this 2ww!!! I sooooo want to test, but I know that it's way too early. I have to hold out until Tuesday. AF is due Monday, the monthly increase from a B cup to a C cup has begun and I'm so stinkin' sore, and I'm getting more and more tired every day. Every symptom is typical of my PMS, but of course I'm hoping that it is early preg. instead.

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Augh! I'm going crazy in this 2ww!!! I sooooo want to test, but I know that it's way too early. I have to hold out until Tuesday. AF is due Monday, the monthly increase from a B cup to a C cup has begun and I'm so stinkin' sore, and I'm getting more and more tired every day. Every symptom is typical of my PMS, but of course I'm hoping that it is early preg. instead.

I'm right there with you. I'm 8dpo and this is the time I start to get hopefull. I'm getting wet & creamy cm that is twinged with yellow. I'm tired and hungry and queasy and crampy. I HATE THE 2WW Yesterday I thought for sure AF was coming early. I am waiting to hear what my progesterone number is.

Hang in there Bethany we can be strong together and resist the lure of the HPT.

 

[kellyf2626]

I want to try that intelligender pee test that Kelly did since it obviously was 100% accurate for her -- test said she was having a boy and the ultrasound confirmed it -- has anyone heard of it or heard anything about it -- the test (ordered off the internet) is about $40 and can be done (I think) after 10 weeks....we are so anxious to find out if it is a boy or a girl -- don't really care but if we could pick we are hoping for a boy!! --- so I was thinking of trying out this intelligender thing...any thoughts?

Hey Nicole....just wanted to pop in and let you know that a lot of woman on the pregnancy friend board who bought the intelligender test had accurate results too. Kinda interesting....probably just a fluke...but mine was right! And it was fun too! (They send the test in this box with pink/blue confetti which is kinda cute!)

CONGRATULATIONS to all the recent BFPs!!!! Spring is bringing life everywhere!

 

[Princess Tinkerbell]

Amber: I am impressed with your ability to hold out on the testing. You're getting close. Lot's of babay dust to you!

Snoopy: I was so there this month too. I use Fertlity Friend, and I cheated and looked at my due date if we had been succesful (Dec 16th). It broke my heart that I won't be getting that gift this year. This cycle was very hard on me too. My DH does a lot of eye rolling too, but he was pretty sad last night too. We have been married for 10 years so we get those questions a lot. I have decided to tell a few people we are trying. I live in a pretty samll town that is very tight knit. For the past month and a half, I have been faking a foot injury at the gym where I teach so I can do the less intense classes, and a few people noticed that I was not drinking to "loose weight", but that I was actively eating more too get my body fat up over 20%. I guess I should have come up w/ a better fib. I am less stressed now that it's out in the open. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you this month! It will be perfect timimg for the wedding.

Nicole: Do the test. At leats it's got some kind of science behind it. It has to be better than nothing. I hope you're feeling better soon.

Madaboutthemouse: I am so glad your doc has some answers for yoru long periods. You must really hate AF . I have my fingers crossed for you.

Bethany: I read that are girls get sore and bigger from progesterone. That's why it's a symptom for both. The Corpus Luteum always produces it during the TWW. Just b/c you're having them doesn't mean you're not PG. Lot's of baby dust to you too!!!!

Rebecca: I know you can hold out a few more days!! I have such high hopes for you this month. I got my fingers and my toes crossed!

Michelle: I am sorry you are so sick. I am glad they have meds to help with it. Feel better soon.

Have a great night.

Jennifer

 

[Tiggerlover91]

I've been on several pregnancy websites reading and learning. I put in my last period and all three sites except one told me I was five weeks along. I sure don't get that. My last period was 1 March 2007, but DH and I didn't BD til March 12th and I'm pretty sure that was when I conceived. Don't know how they figure it out, but one website said 4 weeks, the others 5. So anyway, I was reading about A LOT of ladies who MC. So sad. I can't believe how many of them are out there. I've been trying to think nothing but good thoughts. You ladies are the only ones I've shared with and I won't share with others til I reach that second trimester, which by some websites would be late May/early June. So much to learn, so much to do, but until I get to my new OB on Tuesday, I'm just going to sit back and enjoy. I got wiped out today at work! I was waiting on nine tables at once and usually that's nothing for me...but tonight...I about nearly died. My first shift was a breeze, but by about 5pm this evening...I was through. That concerns me. I asked the manager at 6pm (normally don't leave til after 8) could I go and he said yes. They don't know I'm pregnant, but a few told me I didn't look too hot. Once home though I had a bowl of soup, matzah crackers, and oj and I feel MUCH better! It's 9:30 and I'm a bit tired, but I suppose that's expected. Amazing what a little life growing inside of me can do! I hear most OBs won't see you til you're at least six weeks along. I suppose because I already had the appointment scheduled that's why I was blessed to be able to get in. I'm so nervous and excited all at the same time. I'm so glad you girls are here...someone I can share with til I reach the "safe" months. Thanks for being who you all are and keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Baby Watson IS going to be here in December and I can't wait! GOOD THOUGHTS AND G-D'S BLESSINGS!

THANKS GIRLS!!

 

[skuttle]

Wow. Lots of BFP's while I was out of town. Congrats to you all. I hope you all have uneventful pregnancies.

 

[mrs.explorer1977]

I've been on several pregnancy websites reading and learning. I put in my last period and all three sites except one told me I was five weeks along. I sure don't get that. My last period was 1 March 2007, but DH and I didn't BD til March 12th and I'm pretty sure that was when I conceived. Don't know how they figure it out, but one website said 4 weeks, the others 5.

It's for real -- you're like 2 weeks ahead of the game before you even BD! I was a little confused at first too, because I certainly didn't *feel* 4 weeks pregnant when I had just found out! ;-)

Congratulations!!

 

[Tiggerlover91]

It's for real -- you're like 2 weeks ahead of the game before you even BD! I was a little confused at first too, because I certainly didn't *feel* 4 weeks pregnant when I had just found out! ;-)

Congratulations!!

AH! Thank you! Because you're right...I don't feel 4 weeks pregnant. Happy to know I'm almost at that six week mark which is when most OBs want to see you. I'll be at either five weeks or six when I go on the 10th. I just came back from a 20 minute walk and I feel great! I had been exercising 3 days a week over the last few weeks before I found out I was pregnant, so I suppose I should keep on going.
Thanks for the info and the congrats...I'M EXCITED!!

ETA: I was just on babycenter.com and it explained how it came up with my due date. It bases everything on my last period just as most doctors do since no one truly knows when the woman ovulated. Makes sense now. Says my due date is December 3rd...WHOO HOO!! I'm going to have a Chanukah baby!!

 

[fanofdisney]

Hi everyone! It looks like there are a lot of bfps around here, so I'm hanging out more so you can rub it off on me! lol Congrats to those pregnant! This marks a year of trying for me.

Those who are pregnant: share your crazy tips! I'm desperate! lol It only took 4 months with my son, and that was back in 2000, so I didn't do anything too crazy. Just charted. I've been charting, and my cycles are exactly 25 days every month. DH has already been checked, he's post chemo and surgeries and he's fine. So hmmmm...... I'm stumped.

TTC still? Let's open a bottle of wine and sulk!