https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:47:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-pulling-out-all-the-stops-mean-to-you#post-2721935 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 02:02:37 +0000 Ajsmommy 2721935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: good luck!!! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-pulling-out-all-the-stops-mean-to-you#post-2721909 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 20:26:06 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2721909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>From past experiences, not currently doing this.. Just OPKs, vitamins, &amp; sex usually about 2 weeks every day to every other day. Which is a feat after you already have at least one kid and at least one person on night work schedule! </p> <p>I don't do the legs in the air thing because I am UTI paranoid after some crappy experiences! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-pulling-out-all-the-stops-mean-to-you#post-2721883 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 18:14:29 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2721883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If we are talking without interventions like femera and progesterone and IUI my list includes:<br /> metformin<br /> synthroid<br /> legs in the air<br /> vitamin D<br /> coQ10<br /> temping charting and OPKs<br /> pineapple for the 5 days following ovulation </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-pulling-out-all-the-stops-mean-to-you#post-2721866 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 16:03:07 +0000 DesertDreams88 2721866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Clomid<br /> Metformin<br /> Progesterone<br /> Temping<br /> Charting<br /> OPKs<br /> Staying in bed afterward<br /> Mucinex<br /> Concieve plus<br /> BD EOD or ED</p> <p>We'd be willing to do injectables or IUI if thats what it took. </p> <p>we took some supplements but I can't remember, that wasn't what did it though I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-pulling-out-all-the-stops-mean-to-you#post-2721860 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 15:30:11 +0000 youboots 2721860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me it was getting off depo for over 1 year before TTC then getting off the pill 8 months prior and charting starting then. Condoms as a back up. </p> <p>Then we just DTD for every other day for 2 months. Stayed on my back after for a few minutes. I tried testing for ovulation but stopped after I was not getting positives around the expected time.</p> <p>We would have done temping or regular testing kits if it had taken much longer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-pulling-out-all-the-stops-mean-to-you#post-2721858 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 15:24:07 +0000 Portboston 2721858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my naturopath. She changed my life! </p> <p>I forgot to add that I was charting and eating a pretty good diet full of veggies. I also made my husband take a multi vit plus B complex. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-pulling-out-all-the-stops-mean-to-you#post-2721852 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 14:55:30 +0000 Bibliolove 2721852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: I definitely count the HSG as the reason we got pregnant! Besides BDing of course. :) The Vit C was more for trying to lengthen my bleeding days ( I figured more bleeding, heavier flow equals better lining). Previously it was just a few smudges on a pad. My luteal phase was always about 15 days. Anyway, I think it is an all-around important vitamin! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-pulling-out-all-the-stops-mean-to-you#post-2721851 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 14:54:40 +0000 LBee 2721851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pineapple core smoothies, Mucinex, lots of water, a cup of green tea a day, preseed, and temping / opks. </p> <p>No idea what worked, if anything. We probably just got lucky. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-pulling-out-all-the-stops-mean-to-you#post-2721848 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 14:47:08 +0000 dc yoga bee 2721848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bibliolove: I got pregnant 72 hours after my HSG with my first! The right tube wasn't blocked, but the RE had to push the dye through as it didn't just flow back out. I also noticed the month I ate an orange every day I had a 14 day luetal phase for the first time ever. I wasn't even trying, I just bought a big bag of oranges. Maybe that vitamin C really does something!?!</p> <p>@Portboston: I'm hoping the increased exercise helps balance out my hormones. I need to find a good naturopath. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-pulling-out-all-the-stops-mean-to-you#post-2721847 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 14:44:09 +0000 Bibliolove 2721847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like we had to pull out all of the stops. We did:</p> <p>Levothyroxine<br /> Mucinex<br /> A high quality food-based multivitamin with extra Vitamin C. I was convinced my thin lining needed a boost and eventually my period length was longer.<br /> Pre-seed<br /> Sex in the AM, while on vacation, and every day and including O day.<br /> OPKs<br /> Finally an HSG a few days before expected O I think helped. My RE had to push through the right tube a bit, and I heard the ultrasound tech note that I had ovulated on the right side when she was checking out our baby at 9 weeks. Maybe some gunk got cleared out?</p> <p>I guess that was it, but it felt like a lot at the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-pulling-out-all-the-stops-mean-to-you#post-2721844 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 14:41:20 +0000 Portboston 2721844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>About 6 months before we started TTC I started seeing a naturopath for my irregular cycles. I got on thyroid meds (slightly hypo), started vitex, magnesium, multi vit, vit B complex, &amp; iron supplements. I added ground flax to my diet for increased EWCM. I also started to exercise a little more frequently. Once we started ttc we BD EOD and I laid in bed for 20 min after sex. No legs up, just laid flat. We didn't have trouble concieving so I have no idea if all of that stuff really helped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-does-pulling-out-all-the-stops-mean-to-you#post-2721841 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 14:15:31 +0000 dc yoga bee 2721841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't seen one of these threads in a while. What does pulling out all the stops mean to you while TTC? Legs up in the air? Various supplements? Sex during a full moon? Missionary only? Share them here!</p> <p>We are taking a break from the RE after an unsuccessful clomid cycle. We're going to try on our own until the fall. For this cycle, I am trying to incorporate more of these:</p> <p>-more frequent BD. Should be obvious, but it's hard with a toddler!<br /> -Vitamin D. The RE prescribed these last time.<br /> -Pregnitude/Premomma- myo-inositol for egg quality and ovulation. I'm borderline PCOS according to RE, and have weak ovulation<br /> -Green Tea<br /> -Spearmint Tea<br /> -RE recommended acupuncture<br /> -Whole milk<br /> -Cinnamon for insulin resistance<br /> -Vitamin X! Exercise. I completed the 20 in 31 March Madness Challenge at my local pure barre, and have almost reached 100 classes since September. I'm down 21lbs.<br /> -metformin. Makes me too darn sick even at 500mg! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-symptoms-before-getting-bfp#post-2710358 Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:08:56 +0000 PeaceLily 2710358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The tww is so hard. I only had a few signs I was pregnant, but the month I got pregnant my ovulation was so late I had no idea what dpo I was while going through the tww. I had brown spotting on 5dpo and 10dpo and my boobs hurt less than they usually do before I get my period. No other noticeable symptoms. I got my bfp at 11dpo. After confirming the dates at my first ultrasound I was able to back track and figure out when I spotted, etc. </p> <p>I think if your having symtpoms that are very different from previous months there's definitely a chance you could be pregnant. Maybe wait 2 more days and take another test?</p> <p>My pregnancy ended at 19 weeks in November and I'm now trying again. I'm right in the middle of my cycle so about to go into the tww in a few days and am so not looking forward to it. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-symptoms-before-getting-bfp#post-2710342 Tue, 14 Mar 2017 16:18:21 +0000 Mrs. Washi Tape 2710342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With this pregnancy, I suspected that I was pregnant because I felt nausea that was very similar to previous pregnancies two days before my period was expected. I didn't test until the day of my missed period and it was definitely positive. That being said, I have also mistaken pms symptoms for pregnancy symptoms many times. They can be so similar it is hard to tell. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-symptoms-before-getting-bfp#post-2710337 Tue, 14 Mar 2017 16:01:41 +0000 OurEastAndWest 2710337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had a super random, physically rotten, &amp; confusing day ha! I'm 11 DPO &amp; I feel like from about 9 DPO until 13/14 DPO when I finally start my period are always the absolute worst for me. I can handle the TWW until the very end, then I'm just like tell me already!!!! Ha. </p> <p>Anyway, would love to get your feedback/insights cause I am lost! </p> <p>This is my first full cycle doing acupuncture/herbs/cupping for fertility and I felt a *huge* change happen just in the two weeks I did it last cycle, no cramping with my period, etc. I really do feel SUPER positive that I'm going in the right direction- even if this doesn't lead to pregnancy itself!! :goodluck: </p> <p>So today- because of that STUPID positive mindset ha- I let myself POAS, which I really try not to do and was so bummed to see it was stark negative :bfn: :bummed: Then I had one big drop of watery red blood when I wiped so I thought I was starting my period early &amp; put on a pantyliner- but it was just that one time this morning?? I know it's still early at 11 DPO but my boobs have been full and killing me for the past few days, I've been exhausted yet somehow can't sleep at all, just totally off. I also started with little nausea on Saturday and it has gotten progressively worse every day. I am the type of person to get nauseous really easily so I'm hyper-aware of it and this is NOT my norm. I am typing this from the back porch because I was feeding the pets dinner and their food smells SO DISGUSTING to me I have my face in a cup of hot tea with lemon because I was dry heaving all over the kitchen. I try not to symptom spot but I really just feel funky and I feed the pets with no issue every day. However, if that was actually caused by pregnancy I would already have enough HCG to measure a BFP right?? Do you think this could be from the herbs I'm taking increasing my progesterone?</p> <p>Has anyone else had symptoms BEFORE getting a BFP?? My period is due on Friday and it has (thankfully) become quite regular so I guess I'll know one way or the other soon enough! Not trying to give myself false hope after a year of negatives but just wanted to check &amp; see! Would love to hear if you've had symptoms before a BFP... or if progesterone has made you feel like crap too :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-poas-new-year-new-babies/page/12#post-2443569 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 11:29:13 +0000 MrsB2012 2443569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: sorry :( see you in Feb</p> <p>@WifeMama24: hopefully it's just too early for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-poas-new-year-new-babies/page/12#post-2443462 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 08:32:02 +0000 catlady 2443462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know this thread is pretty dead now but just thought I'd update mine. Bfn this morning at 10ish dpo. Pretty sure I'm out this cycle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-poas-new-year-new-babies/page/12#post-2442898 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 11:37:23 +0000 WifeMama24 2442898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I'm out for this cycle as well its 12 or 13 dpo for me and hpt is - :( , will wait to see if af comes on Monday. I had very sore nips and kind of tender breasts this cycle which isnt normal for me but we will see I'm not going to test unless af doesn't come </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-poas-new-year-new-babies/page/11#post-2439275 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:12:13 +0000 MrsB2012 2439275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jlm22: that timing could still work out for you next month!</p> <p>@catlady: only a few more days, good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-poas-new-year-new-babies/page/11#post-2439178 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:21:25 +0000 jlm22 2439178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I forgot to update! BFN for me, ah well. My husband is away next week and comes back like a day or two before O, so I'm counting myself out for next cycle. Good luck to everyone in February, I hope I don't see any of you in March! :happy: :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-poas-new-year-new-babies/page/11#post-2438145 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 21:49:12 +0000 Mrs. D 2438145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>:bfp: FLNATIVE12, LITEBRITE (congrats!)<br /> 22- , CHEESEHEAD<br /> 23- JLM22<br /> 31- CATLADY<br /> AJSMOMMY<br /> Feb 1st- WIFEMAMA24<br /> 2- OTTILIE<br /> 3- FAITHFERTILITY<br /> 4- BLOOMINGFLOWER<br /> 14- ARTSYFARTSY<br /> Cheerleaders: WHERES_C, PWNSTA, FAITHFERTILITY</p> <p>@FaithFertility: I know right? I wish I could tell his boss, NO, not that week! lol</p> <p>Time for Most of us to Move to the February Board! But I'm still hopeful for the few who haven't reported AF yet. Good luck ladies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-poas-new-year-new-babies/page/11#post-2437787 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 15:13:54 +0000 catlady 2437787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi ladies, I'm joining here late. I had my last period (actually a chemical) on Dec 31 and have been averaging 35 day cycles so I wasn't sure if I'd be here or Feb. But I'm pretty sure I can test on Jan 31 so here I am. :)</p> <p>Cycle Day: 27<br /> TTC Cycle #: 3 (but we started TTC in August, with a mc and cp since then)<br /> Ovulation &amp; POAS date: 1/21, 1/31<br /> Baby #: 2 (DD is 2 years 3 months, would be exactly 3 year gap if we conceive this month...same O date and everything)<br /> Your plan this month: Try not to stress too much<br /> For Fun: Did you make any resolutions other than to get a BFP? We decided to stop focusing solely on TTC and to have other things to look forward to...so we booked a Disney vacation for the spring! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-poas-new-year-new-babies/page/11#post-2437126 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 09:03:39 +0000 Chillybear 2437126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started a february POAS post if anyone is interested </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-poas-new-year-new-babies/page/11#post-2437023 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 06:44:12 +0000 Chillybear 2437023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So 13dpo and my temps dropped and i poas just for fun and that was :bfn: .... We'll see what happens next month </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-poas-new-year-new-babies/page/11#post-2436935 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 22:33:51 +0000 bloomingflower 2436935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will be POAS on Feb 4th. Just started the TWW, but I had a some good tests this cycle. 12mm endo, one follicle at CD 14 at 19mm. Second month on clomid, so FXed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-poas-new-year-new-babies/page/11#post-2436791 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:41:20 +0000 FaithFertility 2436791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. D: sorry, darn work don't they know your TTC! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-poas-new-year-new-babies/page/11#post-2436790 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:40:50 +0000 FaithFertility 2436790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@WifeMama24: I had 0 symptoms with DD :)</p> <p>@Winnie13: I'm sorry </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-poas-new-year-new-babies/page/11#post-2436775 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:18:31 +0000 artsyfartsy 2436775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Winnie13: I'm sorry :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-poas-new-year-new-babies/page/11#post-2436754 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:03:08 +0000 Winnie13 2436754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>AF showed her ugly face today. I O'd earlier than I thought... My OPK didn't even detect it, but my temps did rise, which I thought was peculiar. I guess I know why now. Made my first apt with an RE. In the meantime, I guess I'll try Femara, but bump it to 5mg. Sooo<br /> CD:1<br /> Ovulation: 2/7<br /> POAS: 2/17<br /> TTCC: 12<br /> Baby: #1 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/january-poas-new-year-new-babies/page/11#post-2436656 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 18:11:06 +0000 Mrs. D 2436656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>soooo..... aunt flo seems to be here a few days early, which means if I ovulated at all it didn't match up with when my hubby was home. So cycle 4 was a write off :(<br /> On to cycle 5.... not even sure if his work schedule this month will have him home at all during my fertile period, depends on how ong this cycle will be. I was always (I think) consisitently 26-27 days. Since coming off BC to conceive the've been 23, 25, 28 and 25 days long. So on average shorter than before.<br /> It doesn't look promising for the next few months </p>