New TTC Thread

[irisbud]

I puked this morning!! YAY morning sickness! WOOHOO!! I was starting to worry that I didn't really have many pg symptoms.. and then next thing you know I was praying to the porcelain goddess.

Cross your fingers for me today.. going for my beta at 1pm

Congratulations Mrs. Charming! I hope everything goes well for you today

Congratulations Mrs. Charming!!! That is FANTASTIC! I understand being a little scared of being too happy but one thing I have decided for me personally is that I will NOT let past circumstances rob me of my joy when/if I do finally get a BFP again. I know it's easier said than done and I'm sure that when/if the time comes it will be a rather large challenge, but I'm going to do my best. Good luck getting into the doctor ASAP.

WDWorBust, that is the way I am trying to think for if I ever get pregnant again. I want to enjoy the whole thing, not miss out on enjoying it because I am scared something may happen. I don't think not enjoying it would make that any better. I guess that is easier said than done, though, and I don't know how I'll react until I get there. I'm sure the fear and worries will be there no matter what I do. DH said that if I get pregnant again, he refuses to be excited about it until after we pass the point where I MCed last time.

Just curious for those who have gotten pregnant recently- did you actually feel pregnant before you tested? I remember vettechick saying she felt pregnant. I just wonder if I ever do get pregnant if I will "feel" pregnant at the beginning.

Kronk's girl, when I was pregnant I had no idea I was. I only tested because my normally long and wonky cycle was going on for even longer than normal. I was going to call my OB and say "okay, I still have no AF and I have a BFN" Surprise! BFP! I never felt sick or anything, just really emotional starting soon after that. I MCed at 6 weeks 4 days though, but until then they said all looked normal.

 

[Kronk's girl]

Well AF is one day late today and I am trying not to get my hopes up because I don't feel pregnant at all and she'll probably be here tomorrow. But I like hearing from Irisbud that she didn't feel pregnant at all last time!... but sad that one ended in a miscarriage for you. I can't imagine going through that.

And congrats on the ovulation WDWorBust- that definitely sounds like what it was! I get really bad ovulation cramps it usually switches sides each month sometimes it's on the same side twice in a row, and it is like the others described- a dull aching pain and sometimes a sharp pain. It usually only lasts one day for me (and it's funny because if it were not for trying for a baby...I would never want to be "trying" on that day). This last month it weirdly lasted for 4 days, yuck.

Good luck everyone!

 

[WDWorBUST]

Well AF is one day late today and I am trying not to get my hopes up because I don't feel pregnant at all!

It sounds promising to me....when will you test?

 

[WDWorBUST]

WDWorBust, that is the way I am trying to think for if I ever get pregnant again. I want to enjoy the whole thing, not miss out on enjoying it because I am scared something may happen. I don't think not enjoying it would make that any better. I guess that is easier said than done, though, and I don't know how I'll react until I get there. I'm sure the fear and worries will be there no matter what I do. DH said that if I get pregnant again, he refuses to be excited about it until after we pass the point where I MCed last time.

A MC is such an emotionally draining experience. You go from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows in sometimes a fairly short time frame. I found out there was most likely a problem with my pregnancy April 1st this year and then the 3rd it was confirmed that my HCG levels were dropping. I waited a couple of weeks hoping to let it occur naturally but ultimately ended up having to have a D&C on April 16th. I have a 6 year old DD (5 at the time) and we were waiting until that appt to see the heartbeat to tell her about the baby. So she never knew - I just told her that I had to go to the doctor to have them make me better when I had the D&C. I am most disappointed that I won't have the same ignorant bliss during another pregnancy as I did in my first one.....but I am determined to embrace it just as completely as I did my first one. A MC hurts like crazy.....but I don't think it would hurt any less just because I tried not to get excited about it. How long have you been TTC?

 

[D&DDisney]

WDWorBust, that is the way I am trying to think for if I ever get pregnant again. I want to enjoy the whole thing, not miss out on enjoying it because I am scared something may happen. I don't think not enjoying it would make that any better. I guess that is easier said than done, though, and I don't know how I'll react until I get there. I'm sure the fear and worries will be there no matter what I do. DH said that if I get pregnant again, he refuses to be excited about it until after we pass the point where I MCed last time.

A MC is such an emotionally draining experience. You go from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows in sometimes a fairly short time frame. I found out there was most likely a problem with my pregnancy April 1st this year and then the 3rd it was confirmed that my HCG levels were dropping. I waited a couple of weeks hoping to let it occur naturally but ultimately ended up having to have a D&C on April 16th. I have a 6 year old DD (5 at the time) and we were waiting until that appt to see the heartbeat to tell her about the baby. So she never knew - I just told her that I had to go to the doctor to have them make me better when I had the D&C. I am most disappointed that I won't have the same ignorant bliss during another pregnancy as I did in my first one.....but I am determined to embrace it just as completely as I did my first one. A MC hurts like crazy.....but I don't think it would hurt any less just because I tried not to get excited about it. How long have you been TTC?

My sister had 2 MCs all within the first 1-2 months. When she got pregnant the 3rd time, she didn't tell anyone until after 3 months had passed and she and her DH thought they were in the safety zone. The bummer part was she ended up w/ a MC at almost 20 weeks. It was horrible and devastating. I guess there is no "safe time".
I worried all through my pregnancy and even weeks after. Darn TTC and all its fertility issues really messed me up. Doesn't make it right, but after all we've been through it is so hard to really "enjoy" pregnancy like those who have never had any issues.

 

[D&DDisney]

I puked this morning!! YAY morning sickness! WOOHOO!! I was starting to worry that I didn't really have many pg symptoms.. and then next thing you know I was praying to the porcelain goddess.

Cross your fingers for me today.. going for my beta at 1pm

Mrs. Charming that is awesome!

Congratulations Mrs. Charming!

Okay folks... you realize we are now cheering on vomit!

I really hope things go well for you Charming. Fingers crossed.

When is that esbrick coming back here???? I am dying to hear news from her too.

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Mrs Charming and Vettechick - I haven't read on here in a while, so I missed all the news! Congratulations!!!!!!!


I know not to get my hopes up again, but I've been waiting for AF for a week. We were at WDW right around mid-cycle, so in the back of my mind, I'm really hoping for a Disney baby. I know it won't happen, and I'll be bummed when AF shows up again, but I'm just hoping. I should just go buy a test, but that's so final that I'm not pregnant yet again. Or maybe I'm being too lazy to go buy one of the darn things

 

[WDWorBUST]

I hope you get your disney souvenir. I was also at disney when I would have o'd last cycle and just KNEW that between being relaxed, not being crazy about charting, and it being my first cycle of clomid that it was going to be THE month. I was so upset when it wasn't....in fact it's when I joined this thread. I had to vent and people just don't "get it" around me it doesn't seem like. I would be going and getting a test if I were you....you might just be pleasantly surprised!

 

[si-am]

MrsCharming, congrats! That's great news!

I'm out this month. Haven't started AF yet, but DH was sick during the time I would have O'd, plus with all the family and houseguests we've had over the past month, we just didn't really try very much. Maybe 2010 will be luckier!

 

[vettechick99]

Mrs. Charming, yuck...and yay! You must have some pretty strong hormones to be sick already (like mine apparently ) so I know you'll have good news at your appt.

Mrs Charming and Vettechick - I haven't read on here in a while, so I missed all the news! Congratulations!!!!!!!


I know not to get my hopes up again, but I've been waiting for AF for a week. We were at WDW right around mid-cycle, so in the back of my mind, I'm really hoping for a Disney baby. I know it won't happen, and I'll be bummed when AF shows up again, but I'm just hoping. I should just go buy a test, but that's so final that I'm not pregnant yet again. Or maybe I'm being too lazy to go buy one of the darn things

Thanks, Jen! I am not feeling very good today, though. Actually burst into tears for no good reason. Like dramatically starting sobbing like you see in the movies. This pregnancy is not near as much fun as DDs. I am so impatient and overwhelmed feeling. Add in a good dose of foggyness and I'm about worthless. But happy to be pregnant, by golly! My first U/S is tomorrow and I'm hoping to see something good.

I hope you get a Disney souvenier. But if not, it's ok. I waited 5 months to get this BFP...I know it will come for you!

 

[irisbud]

Okay folks... you realize we are now cheering on vomit!

I hope you get your disney souvenir. I was also at disney when I would have o'd last cycle and just KNEW that between being relaxed, not being crazy about charting, and it being my first cycle of clomid that it was going to be THE month. I was so upset when it wasn't....

That sounds like my last cycle, minus the chlomid. I was so sure we would get a souvineer, but I guess it wasn't meant to be. We are starting on our fifteenth month of trying now :/

 

[Kronk's girl]

Ugh...I just broke down and tested and got a BFN . I am really good at not testing, but I really wanted to know this time because I have to go in for a "day 3" blood test and now that might either fall on New years or Sunday and the labs are closed...I don't want to have to wait another month to complete the blood tests! I guess I just have to wait to see when it comes and then call my doctor's office I guess to see if there is anything I can do. So annoying.

Irisbud- we are on month 15 now too, have you had to do these blood tests yet? Or I guess not since you had a MC, then they know that it is at least possible for you to get pregnant? I am not sure how that works...I don't even know everything they are testing for...I just want to know if something is wrong and we are wasting our time.

Baby dust to everyone else- here's to a better 2010!

 

[WDWorBUST]

Ugh...I just broke down and tested and got a BFN .

Not to get your hopes up - but both of my pregnancies I didn't get a positive HPT until like 19 dpo. It's not over just yet.....

 

[vettechick99]

Ugh...I just broke down and tested and got a BFN .

As I posted before, I knew I was pregnant about 6DPO, but I didn't test positive until I think 16DPO - several days after my period was due. Baby dust to you!

 

[irisbud]

Kronk's girl: I hope it works out anyway!

We haven't had anything done, really for that reason. I know we can get pregnant so I am on the fence about having tests done, doing chlomid, etc. when I know it is possible for us (happened after about 8-9 months of trying last time, but since I only cycle every 6-7 weeks, if that, this was during the fifth cycle). My bggest worry is staying that way, as I know now that I had a chem pregnancy in Feb 09, but I started only 2 days later than expected so I would have never even seen that BFP if I wasn't TTC, since I can be off 2-4 days either way; I would have never thought about it...My Dr. mentioned Chlomid to help regulate my cycles, but I just don't know if I'm up for all of the $$$ it will take to do everything with it. Even the inital testing will be alot, and my insurance will not cover AFIK. If I knew it would work, we would do it in a second, but we don't know so we are just seeing how it goes, and we don't really know if it is necessary.

Since we have been trying, I have actually only had 7 cycles (I am on my 8th). The first two after getting off BCPs were short and showed no ovulation, but since then I do ovulate every time. I also had two wierd long ones (one of which I got pregnant on; I ovulated on day 53 of that cycle based on my pregnancy dates), and the one after the MC, so IDK what to think... Right now, the plan is if it doesn't work this cycle (o day was Dec 24th so there is hope still, LOL), then we decided we would do one more, which would give us four cycles since I MCed (including the one immediately after that), and a little under 6 months since then.

 

[Pollito916]

That's what mine feels like. It lasts for several days, but my OB said I was likely ovulating on the first day of the pain.

Weird, but good t know!

I puked this morning!! YAY morning sickness! WOOHOO!! I was starting to worry that I didn't really have many pg symptoms.. and then next thing you know I was praying to the porcelain goddess.

Cross your fingers for me today.. going for my beta at 1pm

Congrats on the puke! (Did you ever think you would hear that?!?) Fingers & toes are crossed for you!

It usually only lasts one day for me (and it's funny because if it were not for trying for a baby...I would never want to be "trying" on that day). This last month it weirdly lasted for 4 days, yuck.

Ugh, I know how you feel! Last month was the first time I felt O pain, and it hurt so bad I barely even wanted to consider BD. Sorry about the BFN.

I know not to get my hopes up again, but I've been waiting for AF for a week. We were at WDW right around mid-cycle, so in the back of my mind, I'm really hoping for a Disney baby. I know it won't happen, and I'll be bummed when AF shows up again, but I'm just hoping. I should just go buy a test, but that's so final that I'm not pregnant yet again. Or maybe I'm being too lazy to go buy one of the darn things

Go get a test Jen! You're a week late already!

 

[Mrs. Charming]

Okay folks... you realize we are now cheering on vomit!

Haha... hey when puking is a good sign, I'm all for it!!

I really hope things go well for you Charming. Fingers crossed.


When is that esbrick coming back here???? I am dying to hear news from her too.

Thank you!! Oh, and I don't know

Mrs Charming and Vettechick - I haven't read on here in a while, so I missed all the news! Congratulations!!!!!!!


I know not to get my hopes up again, but I've been waiting for AF for a week. We were at WDW right around mid-cycle, so in the back of my mind, I'm really hoping for a Disney baby. I know it won't happen, and I'll be bummed when AF shows up again, but I'm just hoping. I should just go buy a test, but that's so final that I'm not pregnant yet again. Or maybe I'm being too lazy to go buy one of the darn things

Thanks!! Haha yeah, I know how you feel. I've wanted a Disney baby since we got married... 4 trips later.. no Disney baby. And yes, I'm lazy too.

I hope you get your disney souvenir. I was also at disney when I would have o'd last cycle and just KNEW that between being relaxed, not being crazy about charting, and it being my first cycle of clomid that it was going to be THE month. I was so upset when it wasn't....in fact it's when I joined this thread. I had to vent and people just don't "get it" around me it doesn't seem like. I would be going and getting a test if I were you....you might just be pleasantly surprised!

Ohh I hate when you *know* it's gonna be THE month... and it's NOT. It's heartbreaking. I joined this thread shortly before you did for the same reasons... no one "gets" it. I seriously love all of you! And yes, sometimes testing can lead to pleasant suprises. I didn't expect this this month... I was so pessimistic about it!

MrsCharming, congrats! That's great news!

I'm out this month. Haven't started AF yet, but DH was sick during the time I would have O'd, plus with all the family and houseguests we've had over the past month, we just didn't really try very much. Maybe 2010 will be luckier!

Thank you and...
Here's to a lucky 2010!!

Mrs. Charming, yuck...and yay! You must have some pretty strong hormones to be sick already (like mine apparently ) so I know you'll have good news at your appt.



Thanks, Jen! I am not feeling very good today, though. Actually burst into tears for no good reason. Like dramatically starting sobbing like you see in the movies. This pregnancy is not near as much fun as DDs. I am so impatient and overwhelmed feeling. Add in a good dose of foggyness and I'm about worthless. But happy to be pregnant, by golly! My first U/S is tomorrow and I'm hoping to see something good.

I hope you get a Disney souvenier. But if not, it's ok. I waited 5 months to get this BFP...I know it will come for you!

Yeah... strong hormones alright! I'm 4 weeks and puking... this is gonna be FUN! lol... but it's worth it. Every little barf. I feel like I waited decades for this pregnancy, I think since I got good news from the R.E. today, I'm going to try to lighten up and enjoy it a little more.

Ugh...I just broke down and tested and got a BFN . I am really good at not testing, but I really wanted to know this time because I have to go in for a "day 3" blood test and now that might either fall on New years or Sunday and the labs are closed...I don't want to have to wait another month to complete the blood tests! I guess I just have to wait to see when it comes and then call my doctor's office I guess to see if there is anything I can do. So annoying.

Irisbud- we are on month 15 now too, have you had to do these blood tests yet? Or I guess not since you had a MC, then they know that it is at least possible for you to get pregnant? I am not sure how that works...I don't even know everything they are testing for...I just want to know if something is wrong and we are wasting our time.

Baby dust to everyone else- here's to a better 2010!

Hey, if it's anything, I tested on Dec 23rd and Christmas Eve and got BFN's It's not over until the old hag shows!

Oh- we did the 'day 3' labs on day 4 or 5 because day 3 was a weekend day. It didn't seem to make a difference.

Kronk's girl: I hope it works out anyway!

We haven't had anything done, really for that reason. I know we can get pregnant so I am on the fence about having tests done, doing chlomid, etc. when I know it is possible for us (happened after about 8-9 months of trying last time, but since I only cycle every 6-7 weeks, if that, this was during the fifth cycle). My bggest worry is staying that way, as I know now that I had a chem pregnancy in Feb 09, but I started only 2 days later than expected so I would have never even seen that BFP if I wasn't TTC, since I can be off 2-4 days either way; I would have never thought about it...My Dr. mentioned Chlomid to help regulate my cycles, but I just don't know if I'm up for all of the $$$ it will take to do everything with it. Even the inital testing will be alot, and my insurance will not cover AFIK. If I knew it would work, we would do it in a second, but we don't know so we are just seeing how it goes, and we don't really know if it is necessary.

Since we have been trying, I have actually only had 7 cycles (I am on my 8th). The first two after getting off BCPs were short and showed no ovulation, but since then I do ovulate every time. I also had two wierd long ones (one of which I got pregnant on; I ovulated on day 53 of that cycle based on my pregnancy dates), and the one after the MC, so IDK what to think... Right now, the plan is if it doesn't work this cycle (o day was Dec 24th so there is hope still, LOL), then we decided we would do one more, which would give us four cycles since I MCed (including the one immediately after that), and a little under 6 months since then.

Insurance is the pits... I don't know why infertility isn't covered. It really sucks! Drives me up a wall.
Lots of baby dust hun..

 

[Mrs. Charming]

So I got my test results back... HCG is 327, and progesterone 21.6. Both totally normal!! I was so freaking out that they'd be low, and I'd lose the baby. I know I'm not out of the woods yet, but I'm getting a little more hopeful. (Me? Optimistic? I know, I don't believe it either.)

I have to say this: You ladies are awesome. I'm not sure how to state this but you all seem genuinely happy for those of us/you who get BFP's. That's REALLY hard... I know that when someone, anyone got a BFP, I kinda melted down inside a little. You all handle everything with such grace and compassion.

And then I have to say this: I feel like a complete jerk, waltzing in here, and shortly after getting a BFP. And you all supported me, cheered me on, and answered my questions... thank you.

 

[chloelovesdisney]

Congratulations Mrs. Charming, I'm happy to finally hear some good news! Let's keep hoping for even more BFP's here in 2010.

 

[WDWorBUST]

I have to say this: You ladies are awesome. I'm not sure how to state this but you all seem genuinely happy for those of us/you who get BFP's. That's REALLY hard... I know that when someone, anyone got a BFP, I kinda melted down inside a little. You all handle everything with such grace and compassion.

Okay I have to confess....when I see someone getting their BFP my first reaction is YOU SUCK!! But I truly am happy for you too Especially those of us who have had such a struggle - I might be insanely jealous but my happiness definitely is sincere.

Well my temp dropped this morning so I don't know what the heck is going on. Was yesterdays temp a fluke? Or todays? Or is my body just being goofy as usual Todays temp was not under the best conditions - I had woke up at 4 and didn't know what time it was because I had fallen asleep in bed with DD so I got up and went to the bathroom then crawled in bed with DH. Then I jerked awake at about 5am because our power went out and my camera that I have in DD's room went to static. So I sat up really quick then realized that I hadn't temped so I laid back down and did that. But in this case I would have thought the less than ideal circumstances would have caused my temp to be inaccurately high. Any thoughts ladies?? Oh and I did go ahead and use an OPK last night just in case and it came back stark white....only a control line.