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@sandy: I hear ya! I actually think if we got preggs now, my due date could be the same as LO1!! Which would be crazy! Anyway, I think we missed our window, we've been busy and sick and tired so I think I'm out before I began this time around! Good luck to you and everyone this coming month!
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@Lady Hibiscus: you're so sweet. Thank you for thinking of me and wishing us well.
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Estimated O Date: Ugh, I don't know... 2/12
POAS/AF date: 2/28
Cycle #: 2
Chart link: http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/38ea73/
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@ChiCalGoBee: I wasn't planning to; we were just going to go with the flow and maybe start TTC around end of March/April. But the more I read the more I realized it's good for me to chart! But the down side is that I've become obsessed so early
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Estimated O Date: 1/22
POAS/AF date: 1/4
Cycle #: 1
Trying new this cycle: Everything - it's our first cycle TTC!So glad to be here, ladies!
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Also, just wanted to add that the TWW officially sucks
It goes by so slowly!
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Here are our February Flurries!!
Future October/November mamabees: TBD!
Mamas to Bee:
February 1: Aria
February 2: Wonderstruck, Chicalgobee
February 4: theotherstark
February 5: Lioneyes, Hellocupcake
February 9: Radish
February 14: DCYogaBee, HelloBeeBoston
February 15: SCG00387
February 17: Snowjewlz
February 18: Pawprints
February 23: Mrs.Sketchbook
February 26: Mrs. McCarthy
February 28: Adira, Aria, Lady HibiscusTbd: Mrs.Panda
Cheerleaders: littlebit, Crystal, Dandelion, Septca, HellonHeels, MrsScallop, hollisticmama, Sandy, bushelandapeck
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Estimated O Date: 2/14
POAS/AF date: 2/28
Cycle #: 4
Trying new this cycle: Just read Taking Control of your Fertility and temping for the first time.
What do your sizzling hot V-Day plans involve? Hmm TBD- last year we went to the circus- we shall see this year. Based on my O date- it may just be a night at home
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@hellocupcake: I could never keep a secret for that long, I literally spilled to the first person I saw after getting my BFP, haha! Which is why DH said this time I have to test when he's at home.
@hellobeeboston: My brother and I are a year and a week apart! It was not planned that way and my mom did worry about it...but it all turned out fine! Well, there were a few years I threw a fit over not wanting to share a party with him because I wanted all of the attention. But I got over it, haha!
@ChiCalGoBee: I hope that happens! Fingers crossed! My period isn't actually due until Wednesday so I know it may not show up as a BFP that early...but I'm a POAS addict. And I gave my DH a onesie when I found out we were pregnant with our first also. I thought about getting our son a big brother shirt for this time, but it just seems like a jinx - I don't want to order a shirt in his current 12 month size and then not get pregnant until he's outgrown it!
@Lady Hibiscus: This has been my first cycle temping, and so far its been very useful, I hope it works for both of us!
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Good luck, everyone!!
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@Wonderstruck- I don't know why I didn't do this temping thing before- I am on. Day 34 of what seems like the longest cycle ever-- and this morning I finally got a steep temperature drop. So comforting- otherwise I would probably be peeing on anything that would change color
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@Lady Hibiscus: It's so crazy to see my name as potential "mama to be"! Makes me tear up a little! Fx for everyone
Funny story this morning... My temp today suddenly went up .3 something... But I think it was b/c I was having a steamy dream
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@Lady Hibiscus: Yeah, I feel the same way. I'd been using digital OPKs but of course the month we took a break from them (December) I had an insanely long cycle where I thought I was pregnant but was just getting a ton of BFNs and didn't know what the heck was going on! So it's nice to have something that gives me more of an idea of where I'm at cycle-wise.
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Hey ladies! It's looking like AF is currently here for the first time post crazy-weird-miserable-long miscarriage process (which started in October), and if it's really her I'll be POAS in early March. BUT - I'm here to cheer you on! Hoping that February brings lots and lots of BFPs...and lots of happy, Fall babies!
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@mfa_lady: That's great! Now you can start new! I def want to have a fall and not winter baby!
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@snowjewelz: New year, new cycles, new POAS! I really hope 2014 is going to be it! (For my sake as well as my midwife's, who has been kindly dealing with me since August of last year and is probably as ready for some good news as my husband and I are!)
And as for Fall babies...YES! My mom, dad, and brother all have October birthdays and mine is in early November. So I'm a little bit partial, but this seems like an excellent time of year to get pregnant!
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@mfa_lady: Both me, my sister & my dad are November babies! I know soooo many people with late Oct & Nov birthdays. I guess a lot of parents decide to TTC in a new year and get BFP in Feb so this could be our month!!
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@snowjewelz: I hope so! I think with an early March BFP I could sneak into November, right?
Fingers crossed that you get a late Valentine's Day present!
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@mfa_lady: For now I'm just hoping I can pinpoint O, since it's my first month charting!
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@snowjewelz: You're a braver lady than me! I still don't chart because I know myself well enough to know I will get totally obsessed with it. We'll see how long I can go without jumping on the bandwagon!
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Hey ladies- one MrsMcD posted this link on one of the TTC boards (Thanks!!!!))) I learned quite a lot from it. I drink non-fat milk once a day or so with oatmeal and cereal. Has anyone made the switch to whole milk while ttc? I am toying with it.
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@Lady Hibiscus: I actually went _hardcore_ and now drink raw whole milk. In Colorado, I have to own part of a cow in order to get it. LOL. I pick up my milk once a week from the rancher. This is my rancher with one of her cows and how I buy my milk:
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@mfa_lady: I lasted a whole month without charting. LOL. And now I'm even tracking salvia ferning. Women are so fascinating with all of our changes. It's amazing.
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@HolisticMama: But how do you not let it take over your entire life?! Are you temping, too?
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@mfa_lady: I am going to start temping this month, But as you may have noticed- I'm also on here practically all day. It does kind of take over my entire life. LOL. But I'm fascinated by it. At one point I thought I wanted to be a doula. I now find conception to be equally as exciting and interesting.
I don't think it needs to take over your life though. Temping takes practically a minute. You can check CM and cervical position after going to the bathroom in the morning. Thole whole process probably take just as long as brushing and flossing.
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@HolisticMama: Yeah, I hear you. I guess by "taking over my life" slash "becoming obsessed with it," I mean I will stress myself out over it. And with all the stuff I hear about how stress affects fertility...I'm going to try to give it at least a couple more months before I go there.
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@Lady Hibiscus: I switched to full-fat dairy products when I was TTC and switched to 2% milk. I drink a lot of milk, so I couldn't justify drinking full-fat. I kept that up while I was pregnant per my MW's advice (something about different hormone content in non-fat milk). Our refrigerator looks like the dairy aisle these days... skim milk for DH's cereal, 2% milk for me, whole milk for coffee and DD, and 1/2 and 1/2 because my mom was just in town and that's how she takes her coffee.
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@mfa_lady: You are right; physically charting does not take much time. I also think if I wasn't on HB I might not be obsessing as much because I wouldn't know what other people are doing/thinking!
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@Lady Hibiscus: So glad they changed the thread name! This is far less confusing, I think. You're doing a great job and thank you for being hostess!
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Estimated O Date: 1/30
POAS/AF date: 2/13
Cycle #: 3
Trying new this cycle: Nothing new
What do your sizzling hot V-Day plans involve? We haven't made any hot plans yet
And because I am craving chocolate right now, what is your favorite V-Day candy? ALL THINGS CHOCOLATE!!! -
@Mrs.Panda: Agreed all around. Thanks, @Lady Hibiscus!
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@mfa_lady: Aw. Yes. You will have to find out what stressed you out more. If charting stresses me out (ala...temps are all wonky, nothing makes sense)- then I will just go back to my zen approach. Right now I have been just looking at it from a big fat science experiment perspective.
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Aww thanks you guys are too sweet-- I love this board makes me realize I am not the only one going through this.
Wow- @holisticmama and mfa_lady- I'm starting to rethink my no-fat diet. I'm going to look into raw milk. That looks delicious. I worry that I will like it too much and it'll swing the pendulum in the other direction.
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@Lady Hibiscus: You can get absolutely lost in the research of proper diets for conception and pregnancy. It is so fascinating. This is one I have looked at:
http://www.westonaprice.org/childrens-health/vitamins-for-fetal-development-conception-to-birth
I don't think I can do ALL the fat, but I do my best.Fat actually regulates sex hormones, so it's really important to do your research on.
We really only have 3 macronutrients- so it seems a bit odd to cut out one of them. I learned the hard way, I think. I have been cutting carbs for years- and now my body temperature is really low (like...96s...97s). I've been doing my research on how to raise my body temperature. Guess what I need to eat? Complex carbs. Arg.
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@Mrs.Panda: Thank you so much for doing January's thread!!!
@Lady Hibiscus: Thank you so much for hosting this month!
So this is an everyone thread now? If not ignore my post below:
Estimated O Date: Jan 22
POAS/AF date: Feb 5
Cycle #: 7 TTC, with a few months of NTNP
Chart link: N/A, but if I am not pregnant soon I will chart
Trying new this cycle: OPKs
What do your sizzling hot V-Day plans involve? And because I am craving chocolate right now, what is your favorite V-Day candy? Dinner with DH, maybe have him cook me something. Candy would be sees candy. Yum. -
@crystal- sorry forgot to respond to your question-- yup this is an everyone thread. I'll add new posts tomorrow AM. Glad your on the thread!!!!
@holisticmama- that is fascinating. I am so impressed with all the awesome info you have. You need to share it ALL with us. Thx again!
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Hello friends! The hubs and I have been ttc for several months now on and off, and I've joined these POAS boards on and off as well. Looks like February is on!
I enjoy the community so much but also struggle with staying calm and managing my expectations. Anyway so much good luck to everyone this month, but also praying we all get the babies we were destined to have, whatever month it is they are conceived. FX! Estimated O Date: Jan. 31st
POAS/AF date: officially v-day 2/14, but let's be honest I'm going to start testing at like 7dpo as always!
Cycle #: 6
Chart link: I'm not charting anymore
Trying new this cycle: maca, royal jelly, epo, having hotter sex, and finally sticking to eod pattern
What do your sizzling hot V-Day plans involve? We have a tradition of making yummy cheese fondue at home, and hopefully freaking out about our bfp!
And because I am craving chocolate right now, what is your favorite V-Day candy? Single origin dark chocolate please! -
Estimated O Date: 1/24
POAS/AF date: 2/7 (will probably test on 2/6 though as that's DH's birthday!)
Cycle #: 4
Trying new this cycle: Nothing new this cycle.
What do your sizzling hot V-Day plans involve? No plans as of yet, but probably nothing special as I have to work early the next day.
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Welcome Buttermilk! I'll add you to the list tomorrow AM.-- I love the. "Having hotter sex" under your "trying new this cycle" section. LOL. You go girl!!! It's so nice to enjoy the journey on the way to our destination.
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Estimated O Date: 2/14 or so
POAS/AF date: Who knows? Last month I moved from a 3 day LP to a 6 day LP - which was great....but still not nearly long enough to make much of a difference
Cycle #: 5/6 for #2
Trying new this cycle: Continuing with B6
What do your sizzling hot V-Day plans involve? Probably staying home with LO (hot...I know haha).
And because I am craving chocolate right now, what is your favorite V-Day candy? Sour stuff....and swedish fish
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