The Official TTC Thread!

[lizzyann]

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LC and NEL, so cool that you guys have the same birthday! How awesome would it be for 2 BFP birthday presents!

NEL, interesting about your sudden change with your O. I am crossing my fingers for you that this twist in events will get you KU'd!!!

Monkey, thanks for the Mother's Day best wishes! don't give up hope yet sister! I know the temps might seem off to you but you just never know. This week is going to take an eternity for you.

Blondebunny, is your Endo thinking that you have other health problems that could be leading to the lack of period? Or other female type issues? I am unclear why the Endo would send you back to the OB/GYN. It seems as though the Endo would be more of help. Is the Endo a Reproductive Endo or just a general Endo? Has all proper blood work been done?

Ladies, many of us are in or are entering the 2ww. So far, myself, LC, NEL, and Monkey. Am I missing anyone? We have to keep eachother busy to get thru this wait!!!

AFM, I took another OPK this morning and it is negative. Good thing I tested yesterday afternoon or I would have missed the surge. I usually test in the mornings. We BD'd last night and plan to tonight and tomorrow if we can. It looks like my DH's business trip is cancelled for this week so that is good news!

 

[NewEnglandLady]

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Blondebunny, I'm sure you must be very frustrated with the lack of any regular period, but I am really glad that you're being proactive about it and you're seeing a doctor. Several PSers with PCOS have successfully gotten pregnant--I'm hoping some might see this and chime in. I'm thinking positive thoughts for you that your body starts responding to the medication and that the PCOS will be under control.

MP, it sounds like you and LC will both be testing this weekend! Part of me also wants to wait until this weekend as well to see if AF shows (if FF is right, she would show on Saturday). But the compulsive side of me keeps saying "but you have all those pregnancy tests lying around". We'll see how long I can hold out. I'm definitely hoping that this month is your month!

Lizzy, I think you're right about all of us in the 2WW. The only other person I can think of is Katy. Not sure if she ever got a + on her OPK. Wow, your LH surge came and went quickly this cycle, I'm so glad you had an urge to test last night! It sounds like you're covering your bases, so you're doing everything you can for now.

Katy, just checking in on you! Did you ever get the + on your OPK? I think you were expecting it last week.

 

[KatyWI]

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NEL, so sweet of you to remember! As it turns out, I didn't actually get that + OPK... but it looked like the line was getting much darker so I think I was seeing a fade-in? This month will either be a complete success or a total wash as a result...we BD'd the two days before I would have expected the line to be dark enough, so if Charbie's sex before + theory is correct, maybe I hit the nail right on the head this time! Or I didn't O, or O'd super late, and missed it completely. So... better luck to me next month, but a girl can dream that a wonky month was successful, right?! It would be so awesome to tell my mom in person!!

I was expecting the + OPK on May 5th I think but didn't see it, so I believe it would actually have been positive on the 6th or 7th? I'm going to start temping (I think) if this month doesn't work to give me some other thing to measure with!! So going by that, I'm 2-3 DPO and I BD'd the 4th and 5th... or maybe the 5th and 6th... ahahaha. I'm a bad TTCer!

So in summary, I am definitely in the TWW and would be expecting AF around the 16th for my usual 29 day cycle, but if I O'd a day late as I think I might, it might be 30 days and the 17th. So either way I'm in for a long haul yet. Bleh.

Pancake and blondebunny, welcome to our crazy little TTC family!

Lizzy, YAY FOR the smiley!!! I hope you got your BD on and caught that egg!!

NEL, HOORAY for accidental great timing with the gettin' down!! I hope that we all get BFPs this month

LC, so glad to see that you finally got that O! I hope that you show up preggo, but if not, I hope that next cycle is WAY SHORTER for you than this one!

MP, just a little bit behind you in the TWW! Gooooooooo spermies! Although I guess it's been decided by now? hahahaha.

brown, you should be gearing up for the BD party, right?? lEss than a week if I remember correctly?

 

[lliang_chi]

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NEL, hooray for a fortunate surprise! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you, sounds like you had some pretty good timing there. My birthday is actually Monday, but I'll be thinking about you and hoping we both get a very happy birthday this year.

Monkey, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. Don't sweat the actual temps much, you're just looking for the forest (if you will), not the trees.

Blonde, WELCOME! I hope you get some answers from your Endo. I don't know much about PCOS, but there are a few ladies who graduated this thread that had it and are preggo or had their baby. So don't go borrowing trouble yet, just enjoy things as they move along.

Lizzy, HOORAY for the + OPK and for extended action time with your DH. Great timing all around!

Katy, 5DPO for you, right? Hoping that this is it for you guys.

Wow! We've got a pretty crowded 2WW list: NEL, Me, Brown, Lizzy, Katy, and Monkey. Well hoping the TTC fairy drops by int he next few weeks. I'm keeping all you ladies in my thoughts.

AFM, not much going on. Still hanging out. My O date was May 1st, so I'm 9DPO. Don't think I'm going to test until the weekend. I should be getting AF on Thurs, we'll see. I told my DH, "If I don't get my period this week, we might have good news." He was pretty excited. I did tell him I thought our chances were low, we didn't have the best timing. But we'll see. I'm just happy that I'll get a reset. As you can tell I have to keep repeating this to myself, since I TOTALLY will be disappointed otherwise. Oh and I have my acupuncture appt today. I think I'm going to keep it up through this next cycle if I get AF on Thursday. Maybe it'll shorten it, who knows. All I can say is, these 65 day cycles are NOT COOL!

Hope you have a good one, ladies!!!! Sprinkle, sprinkle for 2WW dust!!!!

~LC

 

[brown_eyes]

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Hi Ladies.

So many of you in the 2WW!!

LC, MP, Katy, Lizzy, NEL - I hope this time flies by and that you get some good news out of it! I hope to see some BFP's this weekend!

Blondebunny - Welcome!

LC - if it's not your cycle then I hope that the accupuncture helps shorten them up!

NEL - I love the fluke good timing. I hope you get a great surprise this week!

MP - stay positive girl! I'm not a temping expert by any means, but don't start looking for trouble.

Lizzy - I'm glad you tested that afternoon, your surge was tricky this time around.

Katy - I'm holding out hope for you! I think your timing was good.

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AFM - I'm CD7 today. I'm hoping to BD at least every other day leading up to and through my O day. We'll see how that goes this month.

 

[NewEnglandLady]

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Katy, hmmm, interesting that your line was getting darker, but no +. Which OPKs are you using? Are you using more than one kind (the cheapies + the CBE?). You never know, your LH surge may have been enough for you to ovulate, but not enough for the test to pick it up. From what I've read, LH levels can be hard gauge. Next month I also plan on charting + using OPKs, but I also agree with everybody not to read too much into it, especially in the beginning. My chart was wacky this month, but at least I have some type of baseline. I have a hard time seeing the forest for the trees (to quote LC), so it's good for us to remind each other not to drown in the tests and data!

I'm also hoping a wonky cycle can be successful! For both of us! I'm flying home tomorrow and would also love to be able to tell my mom in person.

LC, it's so cute that your hubby is excited about possible good news. I'm really, really keeping my fingers crossed for you. I can't help but think that with so many of us in the 2WW, someone will get lucky! Let us know how the accupuncture appointment goes!

Brown_eyes, you're heading up the "waiting to ovulate" camp in the TTC thread right now I think your plan is good and in a few weeks we'll all be cheering you on!

Hope everybody else is doing well!

AFM, 10DPO. This is my last night at home before leaving to visit family tomorrow. I don't see the point of testing this early because a.) my chances are slim to begin with and b.) I think it's too early, but D wants me to test before I leave. I might wait until tomorrow morning if I want to test before leaving.

 

[monkeyprincess]

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Brown, good plan on the every other day thing. I think I may switch to that next cycle if this one doesn't take.

LC, you'll have to report back on how your acupuncture appointment goes. I would love to hear what you find out. And you're getting really close if you expect your AF on Thursday. So exciting! It's nice that you see this as a win-win situation, either a BFP or the end to this horrible long cycle!

NEL, when are you going to test? Fingers tightly crossed for you that your BD was just in time. I totally hear you on the urge to test early. I think I would if I had a longer LP, but since mine is only 11 or 12 days, it is not as hard to wait. But like you, I have tests lying around at home, so I may break down and test early on Friday or Saturday.

Katy, hopefully, your LH surge was just short, and that's why you didn't get a positive. Although temping can be a bit frustrating (in my case anyway), it does give you a little more peace of mind that ovulation actually happened. Hopefully this is your month and you don't even have to worry about temping!

AFM, I should be 7 dpo today, and I'm definitely trying to stay positive! I can convince myself that I'm pregnant one minute and then be equally convinced that I'm not 2 minutes later. Only a few days more, and we will all know! Good luck everyone! I can't wait to hear about a few more BFPs!

 

[monkeyprincess]

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Oops, NEL you just answered my question. I definitely agree that you should wait to test at least another day. No point in being disappointed by a negative, if it is just too early to test. Glad I'm not the only one having trouble seeing the forest. Being armed with too much information but no medical degree is dangerous for me!

 

[NewEnglandLady]

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I agree, MP. Plus my LP is longer, so really I should wait until this weekend with you and LC. If D really wants a test, I will likely get a negative tomorrow, then test again this weekend if AF doesn't show up on Saturday. I have two big client meetings before leaving, then I'll be with my family, so at least I have lots of distractions.

 

[brown_eyes]

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It's a little lonely being the only one not in the 2WW (that I know of). That being said, I would be thrilled to see all BFP's for you ladies! I'll hold down the fort here in the waiting to O camp.

 

[lliang_chi]

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brown, aw!!! Don't feel lonely!!!

I'm hoping for some good news in the coming weeks. Good vibes to everyone.

 

[KatyWI]

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I forgot to add that my line was getting darker but then I ran out of tests and didn't buy more so I don't actually know if I would have gotten a +

I assume I would have since I did last month, so I don't believe I'm anovulatory, but I guess you never know!! We'll see in a couple weeks!

Don't feel lonely brown!!! It just means everyone will be focusing on cheering you on in a week or so!!

Good luck to everyone else in the TWW!! I have to actively try not to think about it so that I don't start obsessing about when I can start testing. In the several months we've been trying I've only peed on one stick, it's a point of pride for me! I would definitely rather assume the negative and then get a period over testing and getting multiple definite negatives.. it's totally better for my psyche AND my wallet!! I'm going to have to switch to Wondfos soon, hah!

I think someone asked if I was using cheapies... sort of! I've been using the Target Up&Up brand, because I figured they were not CBEs, but they weren't the super cheapies either. I may have to invest in the CBE system in the next month or two!!

 

[lliang_chi]

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Hey everyone!

Just wanted to poke in and give you the run down with my acupuncture. I went to a community acupuncture place, so it's kinda like a bunch of people napping in a room. They stuck about 12 little needles in me, didn't hurt just a little pinch when it went in. THen you kinda chill out/nap for a while. After about an hour they take the needles out and you're on your way. They just stuck needles in my hands and legs/feet. More on my right side than my left. I told the acupuncturist that I was looking to get more regular cycles, not necessarily a quick fix for baby making. I think I'll go there the next few weeks through this next cycle.

So during my chill out/napping time, I would feel my body twinge a little, not painful, but it felt like warmer, or more blood flowing through different areas. My arm, or my leg etc. Also every now and then I'd twitch, so I think it was firing different "trigger points" or whatever. We'll see.

Katy, that's pretty good to no pee on more than one stick. Maybe you did miss the surge because of running out. But regardless sounds like you guys hit some good timing. Did you have a glorious day of weather today too? (I'm in Chicago)

NEL, I'd pack a few tests with you and test when you're gone. Otherwise do you think your DH can wait until you guys get back?

AFM, I'm on the fence if I should test or not. I think I'd rather just wait until I'm late, which should be Thursday, latest. I'm 9DPO, so just as easy to wait, no?

So Sis and I were planning our birthday (we're twins). We were going to do a whole heritage hog BBQ. But no one wants to come... Wow, I feel like such a loser... Well, only half seriously...

 

[pancake]

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Thanks for the welcomes, ladies! It is lovely to be received so warmly I am still trying to get my head around all the different abbreviations used here... in my line of work we use loads of obscure acronyms so you'd think I'd be more au fait!

Re the salivary indicator - it is just one of those little mini-microscope things, and the saliva forms fern patterns when it dries when oestrogen levels rise... no ferns yet for me though. Our fertility specialist friend tells me that if I don't have a period within 6 weeks of coming off the OCP he'll do my gonadotrophins, progesterone and oestradiol levels. He also tells me that "In 2011, every woman can get pregnant... it's a matter of how hard you have to try"!

My anxiety about my fertility has always been a bit higher than most. My mum had 6 miscarriages and conceived my brother and sister on clomiphene. She went: 2 MCs, me, 4 MCs, 4 years utterly unable to conceive (during which she was part of innumerable studies and nobody could figure it out - just one of those things), then my sister, then my brother. I try to remind myself she still ended up with 3 healthy kids!

 

[lizzyann]

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NEL, did you test?!! did you test?!! I don't think it's a terrible thing to test 11dpo. Definitely a chance that a positive could show up. Keep us posted! Dust for you! I can't believe how fast my surge came and went so I'm hoping that is a good sign that the egg couldn't wait to get out of the gate!!!

Katy, if the opk was getting darker than I totally think you were seeing a fade in and ended up getting a surge after you ran out of opk's. I think we are very close in our cycles. I have to tell you that I recently switched to the CBE system and I love that it tells you exactly when the surge is happening. It takes the guess work out, however I miss seeing the fade in so that we can start BD'ing early. So I started using both kinds of OPK's to give me a clearer picture. This cycle however there wasn't much of a fade in so who knows?

LC, interesting about the acupuncture. I've never heard of a community one. I hope all those twitches were sending very important impulses to where you need them sister! I think you and NEL will be the first ones to test out of us in the 2ww! Sending you lots of TTC dust!!!

Brown, every other day method is a great way to ensure that there will be sperm waiting to pounce when the egg is released!!! Don't feel lonely your not in the 2ww, you will be here soon enough. Are you using opk's now?

Monkey, when do you plan on testing? This weekend? Lots of dust coming your way!

Pancake, wow those salivatory OPK's are quite technical. Are you in the science field? A mini microscope, so techy!!!! I wouldn't worry too much about your mom's history. You will psych yourself out. Just focus on yourself and situation. It sounds like you are in good hands with your fertility specialist friend so that is great news. Also, back when our parents had kids, they probably weren't running all of the tests that they do on us now to get to the bottom of TTC problems. Are you going to try this month if your OPK comes back positive?

AFM, I am 2DPO. I am at the beginning of my 2ww. I started using my progesterone suppositories today as directed from my RE. This cycle I also used the baby low dose aspirin so let's hope that does the trick! We BD'd the day of the surge and the following 2 days. I hope we did enough.

 

[NewEnglandLady]

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Katy, that happened to me a couple of cycles ago--I ran out of OPKs just as the line was starting to get darker. It sounds like you were catching the beginning of your LH surge, so your timing should be good! You're in the large pool of us in the 2WW--I'm keeping everything crossed for you!

LC, hon, you are not a loser by any means! I think your b-day party sounds like a blast! I've told my family not to plan anything--we're doing a little family bike ride, but I've told everybody there will be no birthday wishes--I'm the type who doesn't want to be reminded I didn't realize you had a twin, that's really neat!

Your accupuncture appt. sounds really interesting, especially since you could actually feel a difference afterward. Hopefully you won't need to worry about your cycles anymore after this cycle but if AF does show up, we'll have to see if the next cycle is shorter!

I'm definitely packing some pregnancy tests. I think I packed 4.

Pancake, okay, I'm totally fascinated by your microscope OPK tests!! That sounds like so much fun to do--I'd love to be able to look at the shape of my salivatory cells under a microscope, how cool is that??

Lizzyann, you are on top of all of this lady!! Your timing is great, you've got the progesterone, you're taking the baby aspirin. You are on the ball! At least you can feel 110% confident that you're doing everything you can to maximize your odds this cycle. I'm sending good vibes your way!

AFM, I ended up testing last night (but not again this morning). BFN, which I completely expected, so I was not disappointed. I'm trying to figure out when to test next...I'll just take it a day at a time. I haven't been analyzing any symptoms because there are none to analyze, really. The only one thing I've noticed is that I've had pretty bad cramps all week. The thing is, I only had spotting from CD1 - CD4...no true AF, so I really feel like AF is just gearing up to be a nightmare this cycle. We'll see!

 

[monkeyprincess]

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NEL, boo for the negative test, but like you said, it is still really early. And now you got the "too early" test out of the way. I did that the first cycle I tried, and I don't think I will be doing that again unless I feel real symptoms. Since pregnancy and AF symptoms are so similar, it is hard to say what your cramping means. Crossing my fingers for you. Hope you enjoy your trip.

LC, your appointment sounds interesting. I think I'd have a hard time relaxing with other people around, not to mention the needles in your body. I can't wait to hear if it helps. I didn't know you had a twin sister either. Are you identical? Sorry your friends are being such party poopers. I hope your AF doesn't show tomorrow!

Lizzy, good luck this month! If my temps don't drop significantly and AF doesn't show I may test on Saturday, otherwise I'll just wait to see if AF makes an appearance on Sunday.

Pancake, I can relate to your fears. My sister had a couple miscarriages and some hormonal issues (high prolactin and low progesterone), so in the back of my mind, I worry that I will not be able to get pregnant easily. As everyone keeps reminding me, you cannot assume you are going to have problems though. And if you do, you will still likely be able to conceive with help. I have heard of the saliva ferning, but I read that it is difficult to read and doesn't work for everybody. You'll have to let us know what you think of it.

Brown, a couple more weeks and we will all be cheering you on! It's funny how everybody kind of synched up this month even though we all have very different cycle lengths, etc.

 

[sba771]

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So I guess its time to finally join this thread. So I went off BC end of January and we decided we were going to not prevent, but not care until end of March. Unfortunately my body did not bounce back like I thought it would. It took 49 days to get a period from when I went off it. That was my first 'cycle.' I have not had a period since and now am 53 days since the last one. I am now charting, taking opks and we are trying every day. Its more emotional than I thought. Luckily my doctor said in 6 months time we will take more action so that will be July. I am fortunate that he does not want to make me wait a year.

Here is where I need to emotionally get something out and it makes me a HORRIBLE person and I cannot tell anyone in real life. I think my SIL (my husband's brother's wife) is pregnant. I know I should be happy, but right now all I feel are ugly thoughts of jealousy. Its hard. She has been married almost 3 years, is 5 years older than me and her life is NONE of my business and they should have a child! Of course! And I know all that rationally and I know I should be excited about being an aunt. It is harder for me emotionally because they have flat out said they want to wait a few more years while everyone knows my husband and I want a family as of yesterday. I just feel lied to (even though I know it isn't my business) and since we aren't really friends I just feel strange. The reason I think she is pregnant is because she is a major drinker and all of a sudden she has suddenly stopped plus her breasts look HUGE as does her tummy. Another reason it is hard for me is because she is kind of being a drama queen. In the last two times I have seen her she has made this overly big deal about her need to drink water and she was clutching her water glass making a big deal about it. Its a little drama queeny and I know if its early she doesn't want to share, but I want to be like it is beyond obvious and we aren't stupid.

Ok- thank you for letting me get that out!!! I think I would probably be more happy about it if I were not struggling with ttc. I know its ugly and I own it and will not discuss it with anyone IRL, but I just feel like we are always compared and it is hard. I do look at the silver lining which is her having a baby first will get my MIL off my back!!

So that is my intro. Thank you for listening!!!

 

[lliang_chi]

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sba, welcome!!! I'm also dealing with looooong cycles coming off HBC. I hope everything evens out soon for you. Sounds like your doctor is really willing to listen to your needs and isn't making you wait a year. That's fantastic. And y'know what you're human, so don't feel bad about wanting a baby too. But like you said it gets your MIL off your back, and you'll hopefully be able to score some free baby stuff.

Pancake, it's tough to be all relaxed and zen about TTC. It's like an oxymoron, when you make a decision to TTC, you want it to work like RIGHT NOW. But every woman is different and things have changed a lot since our parents' generation. And you have a great resource with your friend so you're starting off in pretty good shape.

Lizzy, I hope the prog supp and the baby aspirin do the trick. Thanks for the TTC dust.

NEL, Hope you have a good trip. BFN was probably just from it being too early. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. I'm hoping for a shorter cycle this time around too. Man, that'd be SWEET! Sis and I have another appt next Tues and we asked if they can squeeze us in on Friday too.

NEL & Monkey, yes we're twins, fraternal not identical. It's fun and she's my bestest friend ever.

Monkey the acupuncture was pretty easy, the needles are so small you can barely even see them, let along feel them. I'll keep everyone posted on how it goes. This is going ot be my experiment this cycle. The goal is just a shorter cycle.

AFM, temp drop today, but still over the cover line. Not reading too much into the temps as long as it stays above that cross hair Feeling pretty normal, no AF symptoms or preggo symptoms. I did test today and got a BFN. Meh, i'll just expect to get my period tomorrow, and get to do some more acupuncture for the next month(s). Yay!

~LC

 

[brown_eyes]

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sba - welcome! Don't feel bad. When you are TTC and dont get pregnant in the first month it is hard to watch others who seemingly arent trying have success at getting KU. It is human, and we are hear so you can talk about it and not feel judged. We are all in the same boat here. I'm hoping your cycles even out soon. Everyone reacts differently to coming of HBC and it takes some people longer than others to get back on track cycle wise.

LC and NEL - I know it stinks to get a BFN and not know if it's just too early or if it isnt your month. I still have my fingers and toes crossed for the two of you.

Lizzy - For some reason I thought you were farther along in the 2WW. Sounds like you have all your ducks in a row as far as the progesteron and baby asprin. I am sending positive pregnancy vibes your way!

Pancake - I think there is a list of abreviations on page 4 of this thread. We're always happy to answer questions about specific ones as well. I know I asked about a few that I could never figure out. I think anxiety is normal when TTC. I have no real reason to worry, but it's hard not too when I know that so many things can go wrong. You definitely have a great resource in your friend!

Katy - I love the CBE OPK's. The smiley is just so nice to see. Also, if you eject the test you can see the lines so you can still track a fade in. Hoping this is your month!

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AFM - The BD'ing starts today. The plan is every other day (at least) and I want to make sure I hit the positive OPK day and the day after. I'm CD8 today and plan to do the EOD thing until CD 18 or 20 to cover all bases. I'm going to use the OPKs this month again, but I wont start those until CD12. DH is prepped and ready to go .

OK ladies! Lets get the BFP's rolling in this month!!

 

[pancake]

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lliang_chi - you are totally right, we are very lucky to have someone close to us who is so involved in the field and is a great point of contact.

monkeyprincess - a huge weight was lifted from my mind when our family friend told us that idiopathic recurrent miscarriages do not run in families, so I am just trying to work that into my brain matrix

Apparently 25% of Asian women have polycystic ovaries, so I am prepared for the fact that that may apply to me (esp with lack of regular cycles despite having periods for 7 years before going on the OCP) and it may be a bit tricky and take some time. I am 31, so I think I have time.

Re the salivary ovulation indicator - it is not hard to read but I am not sure how accurate it is. It has been recommended to me by friends and my GP (who is really good), so I'm giving it a shot. I am in the medical field but not laboratory - it's not that hard to read though

 

[lliang_chi]

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Pancake, interesting about the stat for Asian women with polycystic ovaries. I'm hoping your irregularity is just a result from getting off HBC.

Brown, get this BDing train started sister! EOD sounds like a good plan for now.

AFM, officially CD1 today ladies. Shrug, kinda expected so not really disappointed. Plus I'll get to do my acupuncture experiment now.

NEL, Monkey, Katy, Lizzy Keeping my fingers/toes crossed for you guys!!!

~LC

 

[NewEnglandLady]

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LC, I'm sorry AF showed, but I'm so that you ovulated this month and am going to be really interested to see if the accupuncture has an impact on your cycle length this time around!

brown_eyes, have fun marathoning!! We'll all be cheering you on soon!

Pancake, I had no idea that high of a % of Asian women had polycystic ovaries, I wonder why it's so prevalent? You're still very young and I'm feeling confident for you!

MP, How are you feeling? I'm going the same route as you--I'll test again if I feel like I have any symptoms or if AF doesn't show. I'm still charting, so I don't feel completely in the dark.

sba, welcome!! We don't judge here, so we're the perfect group to share your feelings of jealousy with. When D and I talk about friends/coworkers/etc. who are pregnant, we call it "the condition of which we do not speak". And I feel your pain with the long cycles. I really, really wish I would have short, regular cycles--I've had to just take what I've got and be glad I'm ovulating. If LC's accupuncture works well, though, we might both be thinking "hmmmmm"

AFM, no news. I woke up at 4am with awful, awful cramps, but no AF. My temp isn't dropping, but I'm in a different time zone now and I just feel like temps aren't accurate when travelling. So I don't know what to think. Technically AF shouldn't show until Saturday, but I'm in pain, so I wish she'd just get here. I don't usually take pain killers, but I've been needing them today!

 

[monkeyprincess]

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LC, sorry AF showed up. I'm glad you aren't feeling too disappointed, and you shouldn't be because of the long cycle and your surprise O timing. It's going to happen for you soon! I'm kind of excited to find out if the acupuncture does the trick for you and these long cycles! TTC will be much easier for you once you have all of that sorted out.

Welcome sba. Don't feel bad, I think we have all have felt mixed feelings when others become pregnant, especially when it seems to happen so effortlessly for some people. I'm sorry about your long cycles, and I hope you find the answers you need soon, so you can be joining your SIL in the pregnancy club very soon!

Brown, have fun bd'ing. EOD for ten days should be manageable. If this cycle doesn't work out, I'm going to make sure we BD more in the days leading up to a positive OPK to see if that is our problem.

NEL, crossing my fingers for you! In my obsessive researching I've noticed some women get bad cramps and think AF is on the way but end up getting a BFP! I hope that is the case for you!

And Katy and Lizzy, I'm crossing my fingers for you too!

AFM, 9 dpo here. I was feeling kind of positive about things last night, but my temp this morning had to go and be a Debbie Downer. It was only a drop of .1, but I felt really warm when I woke up, so I would have thought my temp would be higher than usual. Oh well. I know everyone says not to put too much stock into BBTs, so I'm trying to hold out hope until the fat lady sings!

 

[Dreamer_D]

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NEL Don't take Ibuprophen (Advil) just in case! Take tylenol. For me in both my pregnancies, AF cramps and no AF were the sure sign I was pregnant. Temping is useless when you cross time zones, though. They say you should take it at the same time as you would at home (i.e. ignore time difference), but easier said than done...

MP A .1 drop means nothing, only if below the coverline.

LC Sprry gal. Onwards to a nice short cycle!

 

[janinegirly]

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NEL: high temps and bad cramps? TEST!!

 

[lizzyann]

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NEL, next time you test, test using first morning urine. My HPT's say that if you are testing before AF is due, you must use FMU. Keep us posted! Do you commonly get cramping around this time in your cycle? Crossing fingers that your cramps are due to implantation.

Monkey, thinking of your for a positive test on Saturday. 9dpo! You are getting so close!

sba, sorry your have had a hard time off of birth control. No apologies for feeling the way you do regarding your SIL. You can't apologize for how you feel. I certainly have been there. As hard as it is, just put a smile on your face when she finally reveals she is pregnant, and go with the flow. Once you are pregnant, you won't feel the same way. So just stick in there and make no apologies for how you feel.

Brown, thanks for the positive pregnancy vibes. I always wondered if you could use the stick to track a fade in using the CBE digital tests. I'll have to pay attention to that next time. Good luck on the EOD method! i think it's a great plan!

Pancake, I am so jealous of you that you have a fertility specialist friend. I wish I had that kind of knowledge so close to me. And with it being a friend, i'm sure they speak honestly and open with you. I am still amazed by your OPK's. Do they supposedly work better than the urine ones?

LC, sorry AF arrived. I am glad you are excited about your acupuncture. I hope it can help with these long cycles.

AFM, 3dpo! Just trucking along...

 

[NewEnglandLady]

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CD1 for me, ladies. I'm not disappointed because it was only our first month of not trying, not preventing. I'm just happy I ovulated and am looking forward to actively trying this next cycle. My family is having a get-together this weekend, so now I can enjoy a glass of wine

MP, you're getting to the end of your 2WW! Sorry about the temp drop, but it's not over until it's over!

Dreamer, thanks for the Advil tip! I wasn't taking Advil, but it's good to know not to take in the future. And I agree about travelling temps being unreliable. I'm only one time zone away, so I was able to take my temp at the same time as I usually do, but travelling still makes my temps wonky. My temp did plummet today. I'm just glad I'm not travelling while trying to detect my O--at least this way it's okay to have some wonky temps!

Janine, you are too funny. I love the enabling, though!

Lizzy, 3DPO is a good place to be! I'm hoping the next week goes by quickly for you! I'm sending lots of good thoughts your way.

One last thing--I always thought my LP was 14 days, but now I think it's 13. This is my first month of charting, previously I would count my + OPK as O day and go from there, so it does make sense that my LP is a day shorter than expected. See, you learn something every cycle! I'm glad to be using OPKs and charting this cycle, I think it will make things much more clear for me!

 

[monkeyprincess]

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NEL, darnit. Sorry about AF. You knew it was a long shot this month, so I'm glad you're not too disappointed. Next month, you're going to be armed and dangerous, and it's going to happen soon for you - I can just feel it! Enjoy your family time this weekend and the vino!

 

[EmmaM]

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Hi all! I wanted to introduce myself since I have been lurking around here for some time now. DH and I are going to start TTC in June and I've really gotten a headstart on the process by lurking here and learning about TTC. I charted last cycle through FF to get a feel for what's normal for me and have really learned a lot. Today is CD1 for me. I've been keeping up with your stories and hoping for BFPs for all testing soon! Good luck!