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Myson - Yeah, my cervix is always open a little bit too, apparently just the plug that keeps it closed in pregnancy. But I do notice it opens a little bit more during O and definately feels soft like lips (sorry TMI), the rest of the time it is kinda just a slit. Got no idea whether you could be Oing though, I still think you should go to a Dr to see if there is something you can do to regulate your cycles.
Mik - how is the pg going?
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Thanks for asking, pg is going well, nose bleeds, heart burn, not fitting into my pants anymore... All the joys
I am 18 weeks i was just reading up and i cannot believe that i m nearly 1/2 way, it feel like only yesterday that i shared the news with you ladies.
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Hi Mik. wow. 18 weeks. Time really is flying by. Will you be having another scan soon? I Love those little black and white pics you get to take home with you. I photcopied mine (better ink, doesnt fade) and got them laminated. Showed them to everyone who would look, the first one looks like a jellybean and the second one looks like a jellyfish. And i dont even like jelly!
Thanks everyone, I found out today that my blood test was positive aswell but my Dr still wants to see me again.. not sure why though?
My due date is Christmas Eve!! Will be an interesting Chrsitmas this year.
Just a question for you all: Do you think I may be further along then I actually am? It's just that when I done my first HPT (First Response) on 8DPO it came up Positive almost instantly, then I just done another test about 1/2 hour ago and its heaps heaps dark (today would be 11DPO).. My period would normally be due tomorrow or the next day.
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Hey Sym. Your cross hairs look right to me. But I am no Expert! All that HCG flooding thru your body... could means TWINS!!!! Any twins in your family... if two bubs is too many for you Ill have one.putting my order in for a blue one thanks.
But seriously, good strong line would mean higher levels I guess, which is a good thing!
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Sym, you probably ovulated a couple of days early. Did you end up doing the lunar calculation at Lunarium? If you are BDing a lot around your lunar time it can cause spontaneous ovulation. But apparently the hormones still go through the normal cycle, hence positive OPK and you may or may not release a second egg (so could be twins that would measure at different dates!). Would be worth checking when your lunar O was supposed to be. Did you feel any O pains earlier than you expected to? That's what happened to me last month, I O'd on my lunar time, that's why I was worried I hadn't O'd at O time (had no pains) and then my period ended up 5 days early which confirmed that the pain I felt at lunar time must have been O.
Charlismumma - if you read back through all of the gender swaying threads, you'll probably find just about all the info you need for TTC boy. Good luck, hope when you start TTC you dont have to wait to long!
Myson - Yey about AF (kinda!?!). Do you always have only a 9 day luteal phase?
Mik - So glad it is all going well for you, I reckon its really exciting when you are showing so much that you cant fit into your pants! Pg is the best feeling in the world! Keep us informed.
Me - Well 9dpo - really thinking about testing tomorrow. I'm not having any PMS symptoms (I've had really bad PMS last few months since mc), they usually start at 7dpo, so hopeful. Have had a tiny bit of cramping, feels kinda like O pains. Have a bit of a warm fuzzy feeling too. Lots of dreams too. We'll see.
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Sounds exciting Jodsan. Could be your month.
I have had a 9 LP last one and a 10LP this one. Previous to that I didnt even know what LP was!!!!! I dont think LP had been invented last time i was ttc ... neither had the internet...
thinking of taking a bit extra B6. (there is only 750 ug in my vitamins) to help lengthen my LP a bit more... What do you think Doctor Jods?
ps. DH not impressed with the timing of AF
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Myson - Yeah, they all say B6 to lenghten LP. Another thing I recall reading is that Clomid also lengthens LP. I think the reason is that it stimulates more follicles so more progesterone is released and therefore, LP is longer. But there is always the risk of hyperovulation. You really do need to see that Dr, you need to get the cycles in line! At least it is getting shorter though.
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Ooo you just reminded me i have red jelly in the fidge, off to grab some now .Hi Mik. wow. 18 weeks. Time really is flying by. Will you be having another scan soon? I Love those little black and white pics you get to take home with you. I photcopied mine (better ink, doesnt fade) and got them laminated. Showed them to everyone who would look, the first one looks like a jellybean and the second one looks like a jellyfish. And i dont even like jelly!
I will get my second scan at 20 weeks, very excited, booked into my hospital today. Wow befre you know it the baby will be here!!!!.
That is a brilliant idea about photocopying......
Now have to get my jelly i am starving!
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Ok I suppose of all the available jellies, red is the best...
Guess what ! Looks like af is here. Just started spotting now... so i think DAY 1 tomorrow. Actually happy about it cos it means starting again. And this cycle was 40 days but the one before was 69 days, so hopefully my body is getting its act together after 6 years of contraception... yay for af (for now)
Found this quote online, hoping it also applies after contraception use ...gives me hope.. Last lp was maybe 9 days and this one maybe 10 days... still all very uncertain but hoping for increased understanding ( and a longer lp) by next cycle.
...."I have observed that it is not unusual for the luteal phase to be short in the first few cycles of returning fertility following or during breastfeeding. I usually see it stabilize into normal ranges by the third cycle. "....
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Hi girls,
Just wondering if any of you can recommend a good book about influencing the gender of your baby?
I'm not going to start TTC#2 for about 6 months but I'm keen to read up on it all now.
I have a perfect little princess and I'd be more than thrilled to have 2 princesses but hey, i figure there's no harm in trying a few things to see if it increases my chances of ending up with a pidgeon pair
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Hi Charlismumma, welcome and i hope it works for you. I havent bought any books but i have spent hours googling. There are many different methods so maybe figure out which you would suit most and have the most faith in and then look for a book or further info after that. try "gender selection" .... GL.
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