Trying to Conceive after Miscarriage or Loss ~ June 08

:hello: treelo! I knew you hadn't been posting, but was hoping you were still lurking! You're still thought of, whether you're posting or not. It's really good to hear from you! I'm sorry you're so down, and feeling the pressure of TTC--I know how disappointing it is to see those BFN's month after month! I wish you the best of luck with the naturopath--several of the BFP's in this thread have been a sworn result of seeing a naturopath! I think that a break is probably the best thing for you right now--especially since you're having fun, and just letting it happen without all the pressure of temping, charting, BD'ing on demand! Even without doing any of that, please know that you're always welcome here--you're still TTC and you're still like part of the family! My :crossfingers: that your more laid-back method will result in a surprise BFP for you! Sending big :hug: and bucket loads of :bluedust: :pink-babydust:



plc--Yuk, sorry to hear of the tosillitis! You take it easy and get lots of rest! :hug:

hello ladies...

jen: no i havent tried b6, im taking conceive well & it has it in there, but i will go to the docs to get some tests & they'll find something wrong with me & fix it! & no temp jump for me, but i got a temp drop instead, it's down to 36.3 this morning... i know in my heart that there was no egg for me this time.. i will continue temping though, & buy a digital thermometer to compare the two therm's results. plus the digital one's faster.

afm: i've decided that i wont be posting for a while after this one... going to take a break as it makes me so obsessive about ttc & stressing me out... it'll help me not to think about it too often so i can relax a bit & maybe pop out an egg or 2 next month! i'll still be thinking of you lovely ladies! & sending lots of :grouphug::goodluck2::pink-babydust::bluedust::stickyvibesboy::stickyvibesgir l::bfp: to everyone. i will be back with something happy to tell everyone! & :pray: that if i do everyone here will be gone into the PAML thread! :)

see you all in PAML!!!

hi girls
hope all of the aussie girls are enjoying the long weekend :)

Vanaithi, do what you need to do..if taking a break is what you need, than look after yourself and do it...this is such a difficult journey, and it does get very frustrating...look forward to meeting you in PAML soon !

plc: oooh, sorry about the tonsilitis..hope your better soon!

jen805: im praying for a birthday baby for you, wouldn't that be lovely! I calculated that if im pg now, the baby would be due on our wedding anniversary, so all fingers and toes are crossed for that, i think that would be beautiful...

hi girls, me again.
just needed to vent. Im just feeling really sad today. Im not sure why...i guess its because im on CD 27, and coming up towards D day ie AF or no AF...i just cant handle the thought of another BFN...i dont know when (or if) i ovulated this month. Last month i had a 39 day cycle..so im all over the place, and i dont even really know what is happening with my body at the moment...i just hate the not knowing...:(
sorry about the me post but i just needed to let that out...thanks for listening ...:(

hey tina

big :hug: for you. so know how you feel...i finally caved and tested this morn and got a big big BFN. just sad because i have been having all these symptoms and i am so sick of my body tricking me into having hope when there is none...started feeling af cramps tonight so am guessing the wicked witch is not too far away

anyway i was supposed to be comforting you and instead have probably made you sadder!

just wanted to give you a big :hug: and know that i am thinking of you. hope you get a pleasant surprise and AF stays away.

Vanaithi--Awww, hun, I wish you the best of luck whatever you decide to do. You know what's right for you, so if a break is what you need, then I'm all for it. We'll sure miss hearing from you, but pray that when you return you'll be surprising us with a BFP! Remember that we're always here when you need us! Sending huge :hug: your way!



tina--Sending you a big :hug: as well! Sorry to hear your feeling so down! This whole TTC thing is hard enough without all the added complications of not knowing whether you've O or not! It was the same for me last month, so I know just how you feel. :( How thoroughly do you keep track of your cycle? Do you temp, or use opk's or anything like that to help shed some light on the situation?



pbstar--Sorry to hear about your BFN, they never seem to get any easier, do they? Got my :crossfingers: and saying big :pray: that AF stays away!


AFM... Still been temping, but my body seems to have a mind of it's own! I'm only CD11, but continue to have watery CM--which started before AF, and seems to have continued on after AF. Decided to go ahead and enter it on my chart this morning, and of course, now it shows green meaning I'm already fertile. I just finished AF last week, could I really already be O'ing? It hasn't shown up on my chart yet, but then again I've only been temping for 5 days. Also noticed yesterday that my CP is high and soft--but that's how it was before AF came, as well! :confused: I wasn't due to O for another week, and haven't even tried out the preseed, so I'm really hoping my body is just tricking me right now, and I'm not actually O'ing yet. Guess I'll just have to see what my temp does tomorrow... and looks like I'll be molesting poor DF tonight--just in case! :lol: I doubt he'll mind!

One other question: I know the B6 helps lengthen LP, but could that be why it seems like I'm O'ing already? Thanks, ladies!

tina k and pbstar :hug: for both of you.
Treelo - :hug: for you too. Don't give up altogether. Your time will come. It's so frustrating when you see people around you getting BFP's and this is something you want. Never give up, just step back and have a little break, i'm proof that it will eventually happen, it took three years (and clomid) to conceive my second son and my angel was conceived after ten years of trying (and not trying, and trying and not trying). It's been seven months now since I lost my angel and I am wondering when? as well - I just don't have another ten years in me.
Jen- who knows what our bodies are up to, just enjoy BD and hope for the best LOL. (get out another movie DF won't mind at all)

We had a lovely time at the bay (it's about an hour from here and makes a nice break). DH's friend looked after all the kids (his three and our two) and we went to the local tavern for dinner - very nice. The kids all got along with no arguments at all, they played nintendo wii for hours until they drifted off to bed, they were still tired from camping the night before. Then they all went fishing on Monday morning before we came home - didn't catch a thing.
AFM - I'm not sure what i'm up to. My temps have looked good until this morning when i got a big drop (still above the coverline) but i'm guessing AF's on her way. Maybe next cycle will be better behaved.

It's time to go and wake my boys up for school, so i'll try and pop back in later.
:pink-babydust::bluedust::stickyvibesgirl: for everyone.

well girls, now i know why i was feeling so down yesterday...temp took a huge dive this morning back to baseline temps...
gotta run to work, but looks like its going to be a bad week...

mollycat--Sounds like you had a nice trip to the bay--and even got some adult time away from the kids! The last time DF and I had time away from the kids was in January when he had his yearly dinner with his work! It's the only time every year that we get to go out on a "date", if you call a work-related dinner a date, though it's at least a free meal at a nice restaurant with no kids around! And I always order lobster, so it's a free expensive meal! Sorry to hear about the temp drop, fingers crossed it'll shoot back up tomorrow! Stay away AF!!!


tina--Sorry to read of your temp drop as well :( Sending you the biggest :hug: the biggest box of cyber chocolates, and the biggest cyber daquiri you've ever had! Hope you feel better soon!


AFM...I'm pretty sure that I'm already O'ing. Can't believe it at CD11, but I've got lots of watery CM--although if I'm correct, I'm pretty sure my cervix is closed, so :wtf: I'm just not sure... now would someone mind checking my chart and telling me if I get another higher temp than the one I had on Sat., will it give me a coverline and show that I O'ed? I'm a little unclear as to when you get one--isn't it after 3 higher temps after your lowest temp, or something like that?



Hey smilanatu--I really hope you aren't anywhere near the flood zones. Are you getting any of that crazy weather that's causing all the flooding? :crossfingers: you're in the clear! Hope things are well with you!


:grouphug: and thinking of you all! :bluedust: :stickyvibesgirl:

Hi girls.

As i said in the TWW thread, looks like i wont be back here for a while. I got 2 BFN's this morning :(

I feel really crap about it too. Oh well.

Hope that i dont see any of you here when i come back and that you are all over in the PAML thread :) Good luck..

Abb

Sending you all tonnes of :pink-babydust::bluedust::pink-babydust::bluedust:

It is wierd, I'm starting to feel I don't belong here, but also feel I don't belong in PAML thread yet, and definitely not in a belly buddies thread. Hopefully this is a good sign.
I'm going to Perth on Sat to see my sister who is 34 weeks pgt. So it will be good to see the belly and talk baby stuff for a whole week.

Then when I get back I have a tour of the hospital on sunday and my first OB appointment on the 23rd. Strange we spend so much of our time wating for O then in the TWW. We get a BFP and all of a sudden were on the 8WW.

Still thinking of you all.

Hey Mel - :stickyvibesgirl::stickyvibesboy: I kinda feel the same way, have been posting in PAML but still don't feel like I 'belong' yet. Hoping to feel a bit more reassurance on Thu when I have my next scan. Enjoy your time in Perth with your sis. We still haven't told anyone yet.

Big hello and :hug: to all of you wonderful ladies. I don't want to come back here but I do miss you all and am checking up on you all every day almost. Showering you all with :pink-babydust::bluedust: and happy positive vibes (will have to make up my own emoticon for that - hmmmm let me think).

2 more sleeps until my next scan. :pray: for that lil :heartbeat:

AJC - Sooo good luck with your scan. Heres hoping that we are worrying for nothing.

Looks like quite a few of us are needing to vent, and I really feel the need as well...

I was really depressed about waking up with af yesterday, but was dealing with it ok and psyching myself up for this cycle. Then I missed a call from my obstetrician today and have just had a chance to listen to the message that was left. Apparently my hcg level indicated that I might be in the very early stages of pregnancy and they were asking me to have another test done this week. Does that mean I have lost another baby? Was it a really really early miscarriage? Or was it just that there was a small amount of hcg left from my angel's pregnancy? I thought my hcg level had dropped right down though so I'm just not sure. I tried to call my obs office, but they must finish at 4.30 or something because no one answered. I'll call them again tomorrow. AF is heavier than I've ever had before, but could that just be because it's my first af since I lost my angel?

Soooo confused and upset :(

Ladies - quick selfish post - I am happy to report that it's a :bfp: for me :)

Woke up yesterday and felt like CRAP (queasy, achy, tired, headache), bb's still sore. DH asked if I should test and I said no way - 10/11 dpo and couldn't face seeing a bfn. Held out until 2pm, poas and it was a very faint but def + within 3 minutes (and could be seen at arm's length). Still wasn't convinced as have never had a bfp this early, tested again at 8pm last night, 6am this morning and still got the same faint but positive line. Had a very small amount of spotting at lunchtime, came home and tested again at 6pm even though I swore I wouldn't! Happy to say that the line that came up within 3 mins was much darker than the line this morning ...

I have a doctors appt on Friday so hopefully will be able to get a blood test done after that and get a bit more reassurance :crossfingers:

I'm also sorry to post this in the midst of so many of us feeling down at the moment, I just had to tell - big big :hug: to you all, and an extra double helping of :pink-babydust::bluedust:

Krystielove - sending you a million :hug:. Did they do repeat bt's after your m/c to ensure it had dropped to 0? I think that anything over 5 is considered a 'possible' pregnancy. I must say - I don't think it was a good decision to leave you that info in a message without you having a chance to ask questions. Of course you are going to be concerned and confused. I know it's easier said than done but please don't panic or jump to any conclusions until you speak to your ob and find out more details. :hug::hug::hug:

jenushka - CONGRATULATIONS ! ! !
:cheer::cheer::cheer:

Wishing you a happy & healthy pregnancy.

heey Jenushka,

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! thats great news!!!! hope some more of us will follow soon :)

:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

Jenushka - No one should ever feel sorry for announcing their pregnancy sweetpie! Even if some of us are down, I'm sure we are all more than happy for you. I know I am!! You must be so thrilled :) I will you all the best and you'll have to keep us all updated!

AJC - You are so right. I'm sure I am just getting worked up over something that I needn't be. I had a BT on the 19th of last month and mt hcg was still 101, so maybe it just hadn't quite gotten to below 5 yet. I'll speak to the ob tomorrow and see what he says. What a roller coaster of emotions we all go through on our TTC journey!!!

just a quick message to all of you who are feeling as down and yukky as i am...just remember that we are so lucky to have each other and this place to come and vent.
And we will all get our most wanted BFP's ...one way or another :)
better sprinkle some:pink-babydust::bluedust::pink-babydust::bluedust:

Jenushka - YAYYYYEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!! Congrats hun - wooHOOOOO!!! :clap::dance::cheer: Shout it out loud from the roof tops sweet!!!!

Mel A & AJC - i feel the same about the belonging - so just straddling :redface:

Krystielove - :comfort:

big hugs to tina and to all those who particularly need them - plenty of them to go around - cost nothing and give so much.

I'm getting better without having taken the antibiotics. I googled the script and the risk (even tho they said it was "safe") was that bubs, after it is born, may not respond to antibiotics/drugs to fight bacteria. It wasn't worth the risk. So just had a lot of rest and now just have a wee sore throat.

Hey to everyone!

Hi girls,

just wondering if I could pop in and say hi. I have ocassionally popped in here to do a little bit if lurking but have not post.

I am feeling a little down at the moment as 2 sets of close friends have recently given birth. I try to feel happy for them but all I can think about is seeing my 5w yolk sac on the ultrasound screen, to be told it was ectopic. I have been trying for 13 months now and even though i was officially pregnant a month ago, it really doesn't feel like it counts. I am now deciding whether I should start the clomid again that I was taking the cycle I fell pregnant.

I guess i am hoping some of you lovely ladies who have gone through similar situations might have some wise words of encouragement.

Sorry I haven't had a chance to catch up with all of you! My P.C time is limited as I am supposed to be reports for work.

Good morning girls!

First and foremost I would like to say jenushka I'm SO :happyforyou: Congratulations--I knew someone had to get a BFP, it's just been way too long! :hooray: I really had a feeling this one was coming for you! :cheer: Don't ever apologize for being happy about getting a BFP! We're all here for the same reason, and we need that kind of good news to keep us all focused on what we're trying to achieve here, and so we know that there's hope for all of us! Good luck with your appointment on Friday! I'm really so excited for you!!! Here's a super-sized order of :stickyvibesgirl: :stickyvibesboy: just for you!


Abbey--Really sorry to hear of your BFN's. I'm sorry you're feeling so crappy and down at the moment! Those BFN's are the most discouraging part of this journey, and instead of getting easier to deal with, they only get worse! I truly hope you change your mind and decide to stay here with us--but I completely understand the need for a break, and if that's what you need, then I support your decision. You'll always be in my thoughts and prayers! Sending big cyberhug!


Mel--Of course you still belong here! Like I told jenushka, we need to hear and see that it can happen for us--all you preggie mamas give us hope! I've read through the PAML threads and it's daunting to see so many unfamiliar names, I can understand how you could feel a little out of place there--but I know that's how I felt here at first! It's hard being the newbie in any thread, but we've all been through the same loss, and I'm sure you'll be welcomed with open arms and kindness and support! You're always welcome here, and we definitely don't want to lose you yet--so face it, you're stuck with us! :lol: Hope you enjoy your trip to Perth on Saturday and the time spent with your sister--and all that baby talk!!


AJC--Ditto for you, as well! I can't imagine this thread without you! It would definitely be our loss if you left, and while I'm so happy for you, part of me wants to be selfish and keep you here with us forever! I must sound like a stalker... lol... Only 1 more day and 1 more sleep to get through! Can't wait for you to tell us all about that strong little :heartbeat:


Krystie--I know it's hard not to jump to conclusions or think the worst, sending you big hugs! I'm no doctor, but based on my situation and how long it took me to get the hgc out of my system, I'd be willing to bet that it was probably just a case of leftover hormones in your system. Honestly it took me like 6 weeks to get back down to 0--and my doc gave me BT's every week to make sure it continued to drop. It's a lot easier to deal with leftover hormones than another loss, so try
(I know, blah, blah, blah) to think positive! My first cycle was heavier than usual, as well, and I'm sure that's just due to your body trying to get back to some sense of normalcy. Either way, I know it's no consolation, it still leaves the heart feeling heavy :console: Hope your OB is able to answer your questions so at least you know what's going on! Remember that we're all here for you!


tina--You're such a trooper, thanks for reminding us all of how lucky we are! Honestly, if not for this thread, I'd have lost it a long time ago! I find so much comfort and peace here, and I'm so grateful to have this group of girls to share all joys and sorrows of TTC! Big hugs coming your way!


plc--Glad to hear you're getting better without the antibx! And no straddling for you, missy--I'm holding you hostage in this thread--you aren't allowed to leave us! Hope things are well with you, when's your next appt?


sandygirl--:welcome: I'm so sorry to read of your loss! You've come to the right place for support and encouragement! Get in, sit down, and hold on--it's a bumpy rollercoaster ride, but find comfort in the fact that we're all in this together. You're not alone! Good luck with the Clomid if that's the road you decide to take. My fingers are crossed that you'll be blessed with a quick BFP!


smilanatu--Heard last night that 1/3 of the state is flooded, I'm praying hard you're not being affected by it too badly! Hope things are ok with you!


Katiegirl--It's been quite a while since I heard from you--in either thread! Praying things are ok with you and your little one! I'm sure you must have had your next weekly scan by now, so fingers are crossed all is well!


mmteacher--Haven't heard from you in a while, as well! Hope all is well with you and your sticky bub!


AFM... Tried the preseed last night for the first time. lol... kinda put DF on the spot and told him we HAD to, just couldn't miss the opportunity! When I exclaimed "wow, this stuff really is like eggwhites" he said, "c'mon, do you want the spermies, or what?" I think the "baby" factor came into mind and kind of put a damper on the situation--but he pulled through and made his donation! What a trooper! lol... and I didn't even need to put on a movie! Temps seem a little erratic, but I don't really know what's normal and what's not--so guess I'll just wait it out and see what happens, there's not much else I can do!


For all those not mentioned, you're thought of no less! Hugs and hi's to all!

Jen805..... I m very glad you are in here. You seem to do what I used to do.... I keep coming in here to check to see if everyone is alright... and if someone is down... you are there picking them up..... I can move on now...... I ve gone over to the Long Term Trying to Conceive thread because DH and I have decided to try again..... this time however there is no pressure... it either happens or it doesnt. I ve read your posts... and I thank you for being there for everyone... especially the new ladies that come in at a time when they are hurting so much.

So Jen... this post is for you.... THANKYOU for being YOU and THANKYOU for being there for others.

:ttc:

Jenushka...Doing the happy dance for you!!!

Jen...I am in Southern IN...no flooding for me...thanks for asking *wink*

Sorry it's short and sweet gurlies...thinking of you all...praying for more BFP...now back to work for me!

Angel Babies-- :crying: That is the highest compliment I could ever ask for! I am so honored I can't even find the words to express it! I'm so glad you've decided to continue TTC, and I'm praying that without all the pressure, you're blessed with your long-awaited and sticky BFP! I'm so grateful for all your kind words, your honesty, and your up-front demeanor--the fact that you're always willing to say it like it is, but with kindness, support, and of course, the utmost respect for everyone! I was reading your posts before I ever posted here, and so I'm sure I just learned from the best, as your posts were always so honest and supportive! Again, I just can't tell you how much your words mean to me--I can't even read them without crying. It truly is an honor, and I will cherish your post to me forever! While I'm so happy you're moving on with your journey, I pray that you'll continue to check up on us all occasionally, and keep us updated on how things are with you! As always sending bucketloads of :bluedust: :pink-babydust: and :goodluck2: on your move to the long-term TTC thread! I hope the women there know how lucky and blessed they should be to have to joining them! :hug:

smilanatu--WHEW!-- I'm so relieved! Thanks for checking in--now I officially feel like your mother! :rofl: Now get back to work, girl! :lol:




Yay, I just ordered the wireless card that I need for the laptop in order to take you all camping with me next week! :cheer: Should be here in 2 days! Woo hoo!

jenushka - :hooray::cheer::happyforyou::stickyvibesboy::stick yvibesgirl: what else can I say - congratulations.

OK - we all know the BFP's come in runs - who is next?

sandygirl - welcome my friend - hope you feel right at home with these wonderful girls.
jen - AB (my bday buddy) knows when she sees the mirror image of herself - you certainly have the goods!!

Hip Hip Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap:
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS JENUSHKA - I AM SOOOOO THRILLED FOR YOU. :dance:

YOU ARE A FERTILE LITTLE BUNNY, AREN'T YOU!?;)

Now I need to go over all your old posts to see what clever things you have done this cycle that might have given you the edge. Any tips? Seriously!

I have not written for a few days, but have been checking in. Will do some personals when DD is asleep this avo.

In the mean time, :stickyvibesgirl: and :pink-babydust: to all you lovelies.

This is the same post as the one I did in the tww thread...

First of all CONGRATULATION JENUSHKA! :dance::cheer::dance: That is such wonderful news, wishing you a healthy and happy pg....!

Sorry, the rest of this is going to be a 'me' post...:redface:

Ok...I caved and POAS this morning, it was a BFP...but... and that's a very big BUT...it was a light one, and my experience with light bfp's have all ended in early m/c / chemical pg. I believe that the strength of the line is indicative of the HCG levels, and obviously they are not very high. So Im not excited, and im not sad, Im just going to take it as it comes. There is absolutely nothing I can do to make it stick, and nothing I can do to stop a m/c. It is what it is, so...I will wait a few days and if AF doesn't arrive, ill POAS again and see what it says.


Thankyou so much pbstar I feel exactly the same way, I cant wait to see you get your BFP and I know its going to happen soon. Has AF arrived yet? Im still holding hope for you hun. Ill be saying extra :pray: just for you for!

Sorry this wasnt a joyful announcement, Im just not sure there is anything to celebrate yet, I just wanted to keep you posted on whats happening, and it gives me a chance to vent cause I cant tell anyone else, except DH, who is angry that I POAS early...i just couldnt help myself.

Thanks ladies,

Issy

Issy - can I offer you some quiet congratulations - I'll save the noisy ones for later when everything has settled. :pray: for you that everything will turn out just fine.

Issy - doesn't sound like you want to official congrats yet but just wanted to send you lots and lots of :stickyvibesgirl::stickyvibesboy: and a big big :hug:. Will say a :pray: for you that everything turns out well.

Hey everyone, had my head in the books. Just had my first exam today, one more to go next Weds.

AJC - is it your scan tomorow? If so, good luck!!

Jenushka and Issy- I have congratulated you in the TWW post!

Anglebabies - God luck with your "new" TTC journey.

Jen - hey, how are you?

Hey Plc - glad your finally starting to feel better.

Big hello to everyone else, I've missed a bit but will try to catch up over the next couple of days.

Hi ladies,

Took me a bit longer to get back than I thought! It turned out to be a busy weekend.

Jenushka and Issy - Big congrats to both of you!! Issy, I understand your worries, I hope it turns out that you are wrong!

AJC - Good luck for tomorrow from me too.

jen - Yay for having a wireless card!! LOL

Sandy - Hi and welcome! I wish I had some wise words for you, but I don't :( It is hard dealing with friends that all have their newborns when you don't isn't it? All I can really suggest is just do what you have to do to get through it, if you don't feel like seeing them don't. All my friends with babies understand when I'm having a bad time and say that I'm just not feeling like socialising. Maybe it might help too that some one else is going through similar to you, I conceived on Clomid last year and miscarried and we have been TTC for 18 months now. I have just started back on Clomid this month along with IUI, and really hoping that we might finally have some luck again.

plc - Glad to hear the tonsillitis is getting better! :)

Tina and KrystieLove - So sorry to hear that AF arrived :( Krystie, I hope you get some answers from your ob - good luck.

Hi to all you other lovely ladies that I have missed, hope you are all well!

AFM - Going along well, CD10 today and I have finished taking Clomid with no side effects. I had my scan and BT done today and I have one nice big mature follicle, so have to give myself the trigger shot tonight and have my first IUI on Friday morning. And lots of BDing in the meantime ;) So hopefully I should start the TWW on about Saturday. I'm feeling pretty good about this month, here's hoping this is the one! :pray:

Issy sweets - :hug: All dipsticks start out with weak. It is very early... Like Mollycat can I offer a quiet congrats? we'll celebrate later when you're good and ready:)

KrystieLove - I would have freaked out with a message like that on my machine. Sounds promising!! thanks for the info about your US, left ovary, etc. I am just going to have to be patient and wait it out until my OB appointment in a couple of weeks and see what he says. Love your new ticker.

Sandygirl - :welcome: You will feel listened to here...

PBstar - sorry also to you about the BFN :hug:. Even though I was not mean't to be trying last month there was one occasion that might have made us PG. And in the week leading up to my AF I was certain I had all the early PG symptoms, too.

Jen - dunno why I wake at 4.30 every morning. I am a very light sleeper and it has become a silly habit. I do manage to get back to sleep, though. But use the 4.30 time for temping. On the CM - last month (cycle 2 after...) I had more CM than I can ever remember. And it lasted for days - make the most of it sista - you are supa=dooper fertile this month!;)

AJC - best wishes for the scan. Hope you come home with a lovely photo to put on your bedside or on the fridge

PLC - Hope you are feeling less "crappola"! Wow - you nine-and-a-half weeks. It seems like your pregnancy is moving forward so quickly. Guess it is easy to say when it is someone else with the MS. Anyway, way to go!

Mollycat - sounds like you got some good R&R at the bay. Sorry AF is on her darned way...

TinaK - it is very frustrating not understanding your body. I hope you have a good FS looking after you. Are you temping? Is it helping explain your wacky cycle?

Jodsan - my Lunar time is after my official "O" but I do not know if my DH can keep going on this month. Good luck with your exams

Megsmum - glad the Clomid is working for you! :crossfingers: this is your month. Can I ask, did you see follicles on both ovaries?

AFM - DH still down and out but poor thing has dutyfully been BD with me each day. OPK actually has worked this month - yesterday - so should be dropping my eggie today. :crossfingers: we manage in world record time of one cycle TTC. Yeah right!!

To anyone I have missed "hi" :stickyvibesboy:pink-babydust:

Thanks so much for the well wishes girls - I know why I miss you all so much now because you're all such great support. :hug::hug::hug:

plc - Glad your throat is feeling better without having to use the abs. I'm just like you, paranoid about putting anything in my body when pregnant. I was even avoiding panadol when I was pregnant with my angel "just in case" even though apparently it's safe. Better safe than sorry yeah? :)
And thanks for the hugs. It was just what the doctor ordered!

Sandygirl - I'm sorry for the reasons you have joined us in this thread, but I am very glad that you have found us. There is a wonderful and supportive bunch of ladies in here. I hope your decision to start or not to start on clomid is not too difficult on you and I wish you the best whatever you decide.

Jen - I'm a chronic over-thinker! I think it's why I always fall asleep after DH has been snoring away for at least half an hour, lol. I just find it hard to shut my brain down. I spoke to my ob's receptionist/nurse today, so I'll put a little note at the end of my post as to what they said...
I totally and absolutely second Angel Babies post to you!!! :hug: Every post of your exudes warmth and comfort!
PS. I'm stalking your temp chart. My guess would be that you haven't quite ovulated yet. Possibly yesterday, but I'm not convinved yet ;) I'll keep checking over the next few days and see if I can have a better guess then :)

Issy - My thoughts are with you and I'm hoping very hard that this is a little sticky bubba for you!

Jodsan - What are you studying? I hope the studies for your exams are going well. Do you feel good about the one today?

Megsmum - Your cycle sounds like it's going well! A nice big mature follicle sounds very promising so I'll be thinking lots of conception thoughts for you on Friday!

WTH - I'm glad you like the ticker. I'm trying to keep my thoughts positive and happy :) I know you don't see your ob for a couple of weeks, but I'll send you some early good luck for now anyway.And then a bit of extra good luck for you to catch your eggie! What a good little DH you have ;)

I think I know who the next BFP might be... But I'll just cross my fingers and bite my tongue...

AFM - I spoke to someone at the obs office today. Apparently my hcg level from last friday was 17. That's when I was 12DPO. On the 19th of last month it was 101. I asked her if it might still be 17 from my last pregnancy, but she said it was unlikely and she thought it would have been lower than 17 by now. I guess I could always take the other BT that I have the form for to see how quick it's dropping, but I think I will just hold onto it for the end of this cycle. I'm still not quite sure what to think, but I'm not sure if I could handle grieving a miscarriage at the moment, so I'm not going to continue investigating it or ask my ob about it until the next time I see him (which will hopefully be when I am pregnant next). I guess the options are that either the level was still up a bit from the last pregnancy, or that I conceived this month, the baby implanted and made some hcg and that the hormones levels weren't sufficiently high to maintain the pregnancy (therefore early miscarriage). For the sake of my sanity I'm going to think it's the first option, and if I find out that it's probably the second option at some time down the track, then I'll grieve for my second baby later when I feel more emotionally stable.

Sorry for the essay!!

I hope everyone else is doing much better and that our combined moods have picked up. We are all wonderful ladies and we deserve to be happy!!

WTH - Yes I had follicles in both ovaries. The mature one was 20mm and the others were all a bit smaller. I just checked back through the posts and you were worried because you didn't have any in one ovary right? I wouldn't really compare yourself to me this month because remember I have been taking Clomid and the whole idea of it is to make me produce more than one follicle. They are giving me the trigger to a) make sure that I ovulate and b) hopefully make sure that I ovulate before another follicle becomes mature as well, because DH is not keen on the idea of twins.

I had a scan last cycle (natural cycle) too and had follicles in both ovaries, but my scan was quite a few days later than yours was, so wouldn't really compare that to you either. Maybe because your scan was earlier than mine, more follicles were yet to develop in your other ovary? Or (more likely) maybe the biggest follicle you did have was already outrunning the others in the race to mature? I think when one gets big enough the others stop growing?? I don't know, I'm not really an expert, but I thought the other ladies that responded to you gave pretty good advice :) I wish I could answer you question hun, but I think its definitely one for your ob or FS. Maybe next cycle (if there is one ;)) there will be follicles in your other ovary?

Anyway, I hope my ramblings have been of some help - probably not!!

plc--I feel proud and honored to receive such high compliments! :redface: It's a little embarrassing, because I've never taken compliments well, but it was completely unexpected and totally appreciated! Hope you're continuing to get better!


issy--You've got massive restraint! So I'll just quietly wish you :goodluck2: and wait with baited breath until I can scream it out loud! So :shhh: for now, and I'm praying I can add you to that list of BFP's by the end of today! Here's 2 tons of :stickyvibesgirl: stickyvibesboy: special delivery just for you!!!


AJC--Good luck with the u/s today! Can't wait to hear all about it! You must be so excited--and probably very anxious--not to worry, all will be great!


megsmum--Congrats on finishing the Clomid with no side effects! And a nice mature follicle means only one thing: time to get busy :bd: Fingers are crossed you catch that egg--sounds really promising! Sending lots of conception vibes your way! I should know this, but can I ask you what a "trigger shot" and also what IUI is?


Jodsan--Hope your test went well today, what is it that you're studying? Good luck with the other test next week. I'm sure all the studying has been helping to keep your mind off the TWW, hope it's moving quickly for you!


WTH--Thanks, will definitely try to make the most out of it! I actually gave DF a break last night--was just too tired! Hopefully that won't come around and bite me on the butt since I missed a day! What a sweet, dutiful DH you have :) I'm crossed all over that you'll catch that egg!


Krystie--Thanks for the compliment--you're all going to give me a big head! lol.. I'm an
over-thinker, as well! It's like I lay down and my brain turns on, while DF can lay down his head down and fall asleep within 30 seconds! The snoring then makes it even harder to fall asleep! Thanks for stalking my chart--I appreciate any advice you may have! It's pretty confusing to me, and I don't have a coverline yet, and FF is still showing that I'm fertile, but not showing O. So I'm not sure what's going on! I've been stalking charts, as well, trying to compare others with mine--they're just all so different, there's no real way to compare them! How confused you must feel about your cycle right now! :hug: Are you still thinking of waiting until the end of this cycle to test your hcg again? You've got a lot of restraint, I think if it were me I'd cave after a week, just so that I would know--but then again I tend to be a glutton for punishment, so it's probably better your way! I'm really praying for you that it was leftover hormones, just remember that whatever you find out, we're all here with you and for you--through good times and bad! You may now kiss the bride... lol, j/k!



AFM... Had major O pains yesterday--not at all like AF, they were sharper pains and pinches. At one point I sneezed and it felt like someone stabbed me with a knife on my left ovary, then it spread throughout my whole abdomen, making me double-over, it was pretty bad! As of last night still had watery CM and cervix is high, but appears closed--which is confusing to me, as well! You can't have abundant CM and O pains without actually O'ing, right? I think the temping is making me more anxious than I was last month, or maybe I was just in a better place last month, but I just want to see a coverline so I know what the heck is going on! :wall: Ok, I feel better now, thanks for letting me vent!