New TTC Thread

[KiKi Mouse]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I really appreciate it. Yesterday was tough but I am doing alot better today. The hardest part was telling our two boys as at 8 and 6 they really understood what was going on. After trying for 3.5 years to get this far and then have no heartbeat was extremely difficult. I am not sure what our plan will be. DH thinks we should try again ASAP while I am reluctant to go through this again. I am still praying for all of you to get your BFP!

I miscarried a week and a half ago and it was traumatic for my 9 y/o daughter. All she knew at the time was that mama had to go to the hospital because she was bleeding. That night we told her that something may have happened to the baby. The next day we found out for sure through an u/s.
DH and I came home from the hospital and our cat had passed away. That's a lot for a 9 y.o to take in. I really feel for her.

I will keep you in my prayers.

 

[skuttle]

So, I'm going to be driving myself crazy over the next few days! Today is CD26, 9dpo. My temps have steadily been rising since O, much higher than normal. This mornings was 98.8!! Of course, last night I woke up several times because I was so anxious to take my temp...I even dreamed of taking my temp at least 2-3 times (and of course, because I am such an optimist, my temp always dropped in my dreams). I know the waking may have messed up my temp this morning, but yesterday I slept normally and my temp was 98.7!! Normally after O I'm around 98.1ish.

I hate that I'm letting myself get my hopes up. I have no pregnancy symptoms, but that never bothers me because I didn't have any with my DS. With DS, I didn't even know I was pregnant until I was 2 weeks late! I know it's silly to get my hopes up on my temps. Maybe I'm just coming down with the flu like everyone else.

 

[DznyLvr2005]

So, I'm going to be driving myself crazy over the next few days! Today is CD26, 9dpo. My temps have steadily been rising since O, much higher than normal. This mornings was 98.8!! Of course, last night I woke up several times because I was so anxious to take my temp...I even dreamed of taking my temp at least 2-3 times (and of course, because I am such an optimist, my temp always dropped in my dreams). I know the waking may have messed up my temp this morning, but yesterday I slept normally and my temp was 98.7!! Normally after O I'm around 98.1ish.

I hate that I'm letting myself get my hopes up. I have no pregnancy symptoms, but that never bothers me because I didn't have any with my DS. With DS, I didn't even know I was pregnant until I was 2 weeks late! I know it's silly to get my hopes up on my temps. Maybe I'm just coming down with the flu like everyone else.

When are u going to test? Hope u get good news.

 

[helenabear]

Momsully, take your time deciding. I know I wanted a child so badly (I didn't have any at that point) that I just decided to let it go and see what happened. I admit though, it was hard to be pregnant so soon after.

Allison, my fingers are crossed for you. I really do hope that you see that BFP soon

 

[ChrizJen]

First, for Momsully and Kiki Mouse. I'm so sorry for your losses. I will say an extra prayer for you and your families.
Momsully, You and your family need to take this time to figure out what's best for all of you as far as TTC/taking a break. But you have to be ready. Only you know.


As for my journey, I think I'm going to take a break. Jen and I bought a house, and we've been crazy painting, re-tiling bathrooms, packing, etc. We tried this past month, and I got AF last night.
We had already decided that if it didn't happen this time, we would take a month off. With all of the house stress, we just think it's best to save the money this month.

Good luck to everyone, and I hope we can start seeing some BFP's SOON!!!!
-Christal

 

[mickeyboat]

Allison - I can't wait to hear. Aer you going to test on Sunday? Everything is crossed.

Kiki and momsully - I feel awful for your kids. I know it would be hard on my kids, too. DD keeps asking me to have a baby. Actually, she keeps telling me I am going to pop one out!

Christal - I understand you totally. You have a lot of stuff going on, and a break might just be in order for you. Sounds exciting!

Mad - good luck!

Denae

 

[momsully]

Kiki Mouse - Thanks for sharing your story. I hope you and your family are doing better. We have really jumped into planning our Disney trip that is in 3 weeks! If there is a silver lining in any of this for me at least I found out before we went to Florida. It would have been awful to experience this in WDW.

Skuttle - My fingers are crossed for you. Please let us know when you test.

Christal - Congratulations on the new house! It is always great to move into someplace new.

Elaine - Just curious, how long after did you become pregnant with Dom?

Happy Friday everyone!

 

[skuttle]

Thanks everyone for the good thoughts! If my temp stays up, I probably still won't test until Tues or Wednesday since my AF has arrived the past few times on CD30. I have a digital test left over from last month, but I don't want to waste it since it's so expensive. Last month I broke down and used it and a few hours later AF arrived. I fought the urge to stop at the dollar tree on my way home. We'll see if I make it through the weekend!!

Christal...So sorry about AF. Sounds like you two will be very busy with the house. Congrats on that!! Maybe a break is exactly what your body needs!!

Momsully, enjoy that trip!! You are right, at least this didn't happen there.

 

[Octoberbride03]

Hi all

I have a question for anybody who's used the OV test sticks. I was wondering how you read the lines. I still have the insert for mine that says how dark the lines need to be. What I was wondering was if the 2nd line had to be the same width as the reference line too?

TYIA

 

[Octoberbride03]

I answered my own question with this morning's stick.

 

[helenabear]

Allison, for some reason I am becoming really excited for you. I hope that is a good sign

Momsully, I had my D&C on November 17, 2006. I was told to wait until my period came to try again. That came on December 18, 2006. We weren't able to "try" that month either because we were so busy with the holidays and so many family members were in town. So January was our first month of really being able to try, and we got pregnant in March (found out April 2). We actaully weren't trying thta hard in March since we thought we might go to WDW in May. But when we got down to it, it took three cycles. I know a little more drawn out, but I wanted to explain why it sounded like longer than it was

 

[isyne4u]

I have another question for you all....has anyone ever had home preg tests say negative two days before their blood test on day 14? I took a home test today and it was negative but i go to the doc on monday for my blood work and i haven't started my period yet. It has been running every 22 to 25 days and today makes 26.

I'm just trying not to get my hopes up.

thanks,

 

[DISNEYmooner2008]

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[isyne4u]

Thanks Disneymooner08! Good luck to you too!!!

Skuttle...I hope you get good news too!!!!

tara

 

[skuttle]

Well, I'm 11dpo and my temp dropped a bit this morning, so I'm figuring AF will be showing probably later today or tomorrow. I think my luteal phase is still considered "normal" even though I don't think I've ever gotten to 13 or 14dpo except maybe 2-3 times. My dr had mentioned that it was short, but nothing to be too concerned about. We'll see I guess.

So now I'm focusing on DH getting tested next week and then making a followup appt with my dr after we get DH's test results to see where to go if DH is or isn't the issue. I'm ready to move on to something more than the Metformin, though. I'm tired of this. I really am. I just wish there was some way for them to tell me, YES or NO re having another baby. It's so hard to go through this with TTC #2 because I feel like my body has done this before, why won't it do it again.

I also need to suck it up and call my BFF. Still haven't done that. She emailed pictures a week or so ago, and earlier this week I finally emailed her back, saying how happy I was for them even though I, sadly, don't really feel much happiness. DH said to just lie and say what I'm supposed to say, so that's what I did. I know I need to call her, and I'm trying to work up the courage to do that this week.

I think I keep putting it off thinking, well maybe this will be the BFP month so I won't have to deal with that drama. Now I keep thinking, well, I'll wait until we get the results of DH's testing so that if something is wrong on his side, I'll have that excuse too of why I've been such an awful friend. I don't know.

I know I'm rambling, but my temps kept going up and were SO much higher than normal, I really thought this may be the month. We time BD'ing perfectly according to my temps and the OPKs. Ugh. It's just reinforcement that this probably won't happen the normal way for us.

Tara, I hope tomorrow brings you good news!

Disneymooner, I know you're excited, but 8dpo is REALLY really early. Why not try to wait until at least 10 or 11dpo. I know it's hard, but 8dpo is so early. Implantation may not have even occurred yet! If you are determined to test, I hope you are using some dollar store tests!!! Good luck!

 

[skuttle]

Well, it's official, AF is here on CD28, putting my luteal phase at only 10 days. I'm thinking that may be part of my problem.

 

[momsully]

Allison - Hopefully you can get some answers with your DH test results. I know how hard it is to call your friend. I am sure she understands how you feel. For now it may be easier to just send cards/email that way you can stay detached from the situation for awhile.

 

[DISNEYmooner2008]

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[DznyLvr2005]

Well, it's official, AF is here on CD28, putting my luteal phase at only 10 days. I'm thinking that may be part of my problem.

I'm sorry
... have you tried Clomid? I know it lengthened my lutuel phase by a few days. This is why I think my pregnancy worked this time.

 

[skuttle]

No, haven't tried Clomid yet. I started the Metformin back in November and DH has to get tested before we move on to Clomid. He'll be doing that next week during spring break. He's a teacher so it's be hard to find the time for him to do it because his hours and the lab's hours don't match up well at all. After we get the results from his testing, I'll be making an appt with my dr again to see what else we can do because I'm just sick of this.