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@magnolia: 10 dpo is fairly early. You are, absolutely, still in the BFP fray! . I know, I keep waiting to see a beautiful POS HPT up here! I figure that if it can't be mine, I would love to see one of you wonderful (and deserving) ladies get yours!!! It is so exciting to see!

@Sams Mom: Awesome! Thank you! New POAS date is now the 20th, then. . Puts me one day closer to testing and I'm absolutely hoping for a BFP before then as temps have been awesome (* up 1.22 degs in the last few days!). I really appreciate you looking over my data.

@mdf106: Yay! A "shorter" TWW! . Hoping the messy chart lends itself to a gorgeous BFP for you!

@yellowbeach: Sorry to read your announcement. . I've been hoping you'd reach a zero HCG soon and would get a BFP for a May baby. . Keeping you in my thoughts. Good luck next cycle and enjoy your trips!

@Jessiemuller88: Yes. Absolutely. I have been cramping since 3 dpo and I'm 5 dpo today. They are not serious AF-like cramps (* mine get to be nearly debilitating at times) but they are uncomfortable enough that I take notice. More progesterone-centric goodness: I'm crazy-bloated AND my usual post OV nipple pain is nonexistent; however, my breasts are huge (blaming the Clomid on this) and are getting tender on the sides running to under my armpits which is a weird sensation. The TWW is lovely. *sarcastic eye roll* . I hope my response was even remotely helpful.

OK, ladies,
I don't expect many responses for this as I know you all are so busy but I do know some of you have some experience with this AND some of you may have occupations that may afford you insights to my inquiry ... So here goes:
I have been taking Baby Aspirin this cycle for two reasons; (1) I have May-Thurners and was advised to take it for circulatory (and clotting) issues, and (2) my OBGYN stated it "wouldn't hurt" to add it to my medication and vitamin regimen in order to conceive. I am noting; however, this month, that I am bruising like an over-ripe peach left out in the sun! I assume it is a platelet issue that should be brought to either my PCM's or OBGYN's attn. I would like to know:
(1) If this is a serious issue (* I am getting bruises EVERYWHERE ... from my son, husband, the dogs, bumping into things, lifting weights, etc.)
(2) If this could hinder my fertility further ... thining the uterine lining more than Clomid does.
(3) Has anyone else gone through this?

@Sams Mom: @Yellowbeach: Thank you. I will bring it to the attention of my PCM tomorrow during my appointment. I'm hoping it is nothing. I have always bruised "fairly" easily but never from a shoulder massage or from play wrestling with a 45-lb puppy!

@Sams Mom: This happened to me the cycle before my last (twice) so I got in touch with Smilereader (* the OPKs that I use) and they gave me 4, YES FOUR, instances in which this may happen with ANY OPK. Here goes:
(1) The OPK isn't as sensitive as others in the package which can happen even with the best manufacturing practices. (A bad batch or a few in a batch ...)
(2) The urine has been diluted with other liquids or has not been held for a 2+ hour hold.
(3) Urine has (somehow) penetrated and moistened under the test filament window (past the "do not submerge" line) and results do not appear as bold as they should.
(4) LH levels aren't high or limited urine was used and the strip misread levels AND the dye used for the control was used sparsely to save on costs so both lines appear anemic.
I hope the reply I received from my OPK company helps you as well. I'd just assume both lines should be far darker and test again soon. Also - how many dpo are you?

@paranundrum: Your trip sounds lovely! We went to see a movie on Saturday (husband, kids, and myself) then out to eat. It was nice but not nearly as exciting as day trip abroad.
Today is 6 dpo for me and I'm excited that the TWW is about 1/2 done! Testing for a BFP can begin any time between 9 and 14 dpo ... Depending on how bold and sure of myself I am this cycle! . How have you been?

@paranundrum: The kids wanted to see "The Incredibles 2" which DH and I gladly went along with since happy, content children make for VERY happy parents. . It has been years since I've seen anything Rated R at a movie theater. It has also been years since I have attended without being flanked by children ... It is fine though as I, not so secretly, enjoy most children's films.

I've been "test shy" the last few months because I'm so tired (and frustrated) of seeing BFNs. My best friend urged me to take one early last month and I was crushed. I'm going to have to see if I feel "lucky " this cycle: otherwise, I will wait until the 20th. I HAVE to test because I use Clomid. It is mandatory I do so before I call my OBGYN for a Clomid consult for another month ... THEN they urine and blood test me there (which seems redundant.) before filling a prescription for my next cycle.

@paranundrum: That is wonderful! My husband and I were the same before DD was born! Just be warned when viewing "The Incredibles 2," if you have photosensitive migraines or have seizure disorder (as I do), you may wish to look away during the "hypno" scenes as they may induce severe migraines or seizures. It is actually stated at the start of the movie. I spent a small portion of the movie covering my eyes. Another woman near us was doing the same and commented at the end that it was because those sequences were making her nauseous. I'm glad there was an advisory with the movie. I will state it was a really good movie regardless and, absolutely, worth the brief time I had to shield my eyes.