-
Thanks for hosting!!
Heres hoping to a +++ month to many!Estimated O Date: Feb 10th
POAS/AF date: Feb 25th
Cycle #: 5
Chart link: n/a
Trying new this cycle: January was a bust for SMEP as we were both sick, so hoping February is better!
What do your sizzling hot V-Day plans involve? NOt sure.... dinner at home maybe...
And because I am craving chocolate right now, what is your favorite V-Day candy? dark chocolate or cadbury mini eggs! -
@Lady Hibiscus: "Peeing on anything that changes color"-HA!! I hear you! I didn't allow myself to buy Wondfos, as I knew I'd be peeing on them 24/7 starting, oh, 2 DPO. I only bought the "expensive" FRERs/CB Digitals so I can only use them if I "really" need them. Ha. I know that my temp should give me some indication. I'm trying to save myself from too much disappointment. GAH, I just want to KNOW already if "it" happened!
-
@Lady Hibiscus: lol yeah apparently the hotter the sex, the more swimmers there are, so we are pulling out all the stops this month! definitely more enjoyable than the spoonful of royal jelly i down twice a day. I swear a teaspoonful has never seemed bigger! ack!
-
Yay! Good luck, ladies
-
@buttermilk: I didn't know that!
-
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, Crystal
February 7: Marfi
February 9: Radish
February 13: eabae
February 14: DCYogaBee, HelloBeeBoston, buttermilk
February 15: SCG00387
February 17: Snowjewlz
February 18: Pawprints
February 23: Mrs.Sketchbook
February 25 MrsScottish
February 26: Mrs. McCarthy
February 28: Adira, Aria, Lady Hibiscus, KeppaTbd: Mrs.Panda
Cheerleaders: littlebit, Crystal, Dandelion, Septca, HellonHeels, MrsScallop, hollisticmama, Sandy, bushelandapeck, mfa_lady, LovelyPlum
-
@buttermilk: Ooooh, I like! Hot sex sounds way better than some of the other options for sure.
-
@mfa_lady: @googly-eyes: it's true! Here is an article about the added benefits
http://bettyconfidential.com/ar/ld/a/Have_Wilder_Sex_to_Increase_Fertility.html
-
@buttermilk: Really, this is my favorite TTC tip yet!
Thanks for sharing!
-
@Lady Hibiscus: You can add me as a cheerleader! I enjoy stalking the poas threads to see the bfp's!
-
I'm feeling a little bummed and just needed to come vent to like-minded ladies
I had consistent mild cramps starting at O through yesterday (6 dpo). I had fairly bad cramps for a little bit yesterday (no idea why, but they only lasted for about half an hour or so. I don't generally cramp this far away from AF), and now the cramps have essentially gone away today (7 dpo). I know, know, know it would be too early to really have pregnancy symptoms yet anyway, but I have this sinking feeling that I am out. It's our first cycle trying, so I shouldn't even be upset, but of course I thought I would be one of the fortunate few that got lucky on the first go
Anyway, sorry to be a bummer. I'm just feeling a little blue. And due to yesterday's bad cramps, now I'm nervous that AF is going to come way early. Sigh. I hate the TWW!!!
-
@hellobeeboston: how was that bfp two years ago already?!?!?!?! good luck TTC! we aren't there yet
but hopefully we can be preggs partially together too!
-
@mrsjyw: OMG I know?! I cannot believe that was 2 years ago!!! It's funny me and DH are having so many talks to "gear up" for TTC #2!!! We are both not ready and ready at the same time! It took us 7-8 months last time so we will see how long it takes this time!
-
Are we abandoning the other POAS thread now?
I didn't test today, but my acupuncturist told me this morning that AF is imminent. Still no spotting or anything, but I feel a wee bit crampy and SO tired. But as DH reminded me last night over dinner, "You're not out until your period shows up." It was hilarious hearing that from him! -
@HolisticMama: He is right! And wow how does your acu. know your AF is coming?!
-
@HolisticMama: What other POAS thread??
-
Question:
How early do you all start POAS?
I had always waited until AF was late, but this month, I want to start now (at 6DPO, lol)
-
@Crystal: Usually I wait until closer to when AF is supposed to be here because I have been using FRER, but I finally ordered wondfos from amazon today, so I will probably start testing at 7 or 8 (once they get here)!
-
@snowjewelz: She said it was because all my pulses were jittery. We'll see.
No spotting yet. Mild cramping.
-
@ChiCalGoBee: That was theory too - oh, I'll buy the expensive ones since I'd be taking the Wondfos every day. Uh, I caved and took one this morning knowing there was practically no chance it would pick up a pregnancy this early (and it didn't.) Oops.
I just found out yesterday that a cousin of mine who is pregnant found out at her first doctor's appointment yesterday that she lost the baby =( Feeling sad for her today. Honestly, it wasn't a good situation to be bringing a baby into and I thought it was crazy when she told me she and her boyfriend were TTC, but nevertheless an awful thing to go through. If I do find out I'm pregnant I'll be waiting a while to tell family since it will still all be very fresh and raw for her.
-
@mfa_lady: mine too! You@'re welcome!
-
@theotherstark: I don't really think it's too early to feel symptoms. You could implant on 6dpo and get some pretty intense cramping. I'm also of the camp that believes in early pregnancy factor. http://www.ehd.org/dev_article_unit1.php
I've heard the cycle 1 is one of the most difficult because you don't know what is going on. I literally felt crazy last month. Literally.@Crystal: I started 8dpo this cycle, which was silly, because if I had my way- I would be implanting that day (based on some study I read somewhere).
@wonderstruck: T&P for your cousin.
-
@wonderstruck: T&P for you cousin. That really sucks.
@HolisticMama: I keep getting worried that if I am "doomed" since I don't have any "real" pregnancy symptoms. then I realized I haven't even implanted yet, so there isn't any way I would be.
It really does take another week for that to happen, which seems crazy since its such a short distance.
-
In my head I know it's WAY too early to test (6DPO), but in my EVERYTHING ELSE I'm dying to test!! I keep thinking "no way it could be positive now, don't set yourself up for disappointment..." I also typically spot for a day before AF comes, and that's supposed to happen on Saturday so that's not too far from now. Right?
"Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming..."
-
@wonderstruck: sorry for your cousin:-(. I cannot imagine how hard an appointment like that is.
I would prefer to wait for a heartbeat before anyone but hubby knows, but that might be hard in my family. We don't live close together, but see each other often enough that someone would know if something was up.
-
@Crystal: I could have written that exactly. My temp is still up, but I'm symptom free today and "woah is me"....but realize I probably haven't implanted, either. Excuse me while I send (cheesy) words of encouragement to the ute...
-
@Crystal: I got my BFP last time when I was 8 or 9 dpo. I will probably test at 9 dpo. I hate wondering what if I could find out right now.
I don't think I have ovulated yet this month... these longer cycles are frustrating me.
-
I dislike limbo land. I almost always have 28 day cycles. I hate limbo land a lot more than the 2WW.
-
@Radish: remind me, are you temping?
@ChiCalGoBee: I'm telling myself the same thing!
It's making me crazy to equally symptom spot while also questioning every little thing I'm feeling.
@HolisticMama: limbo land sucks. Still no results on the HPT?
-
@HolisticMama: Being in limbo is so hard. I didn't get a period last month at all, so I totally get it. Hang in there!
-
For those that test early and often, are you ever worried about getting a chemical?
I really want to start testing, but I'm nervous about that....
-
@Crystal: I've been peeing on sticks for six months now and I've never ever seen an evap or chemical so no I'm not worried. Any hint of a line would mean so much for me!
-
@Crystal: Nope..I'm too lazy/cheap for any tools other than pregnancy tests. It is also only our first official cycle. I've only had three cycles pp and they were 38, 28 and 39 days. I go off CM mostly and I was able to pinpoint ovulation for the last two cycles off of it accurately based on when my period started.
Also, I figure knowing about a chemical pregnancy could be a good thing. That means that you did everything right and can get pregnant, there was just an abnormality. It would also be good to know later down the road if you needed more specialized care.
-
@Radish: that's true- thanks! That helps justify the crazy need to test.
@buttermilk: I know you'll get your BFP soon!
-
I had a small bit of spotting this morning
I'm in such a bad mood now! I'm only 8dpo - wtf, short luteal phase?? Wtf.
-
@theotherstark: Could it be implantation?
-
@Crystal: I like to enable
-
@Radish: I don't know. Possibly, I suppose? I generally spot a little bit before AF, so I just have a feeling that I'm out.
-
@theotherstark: I thought implantation spotting, too! I have been "hoping" for implantation spotting, but nothing yet. My temp jumped up half a degree today. I know it doesn't mean anything, but better up than down! FX for all of us!
-
@Crystal: thinking of you as you debate starting to test! I'm going to try and hold out for Sunday...unless AF beats me which would be sad times. GL!
- Google Plus
- Stumbleupon
- Twitter
- Facebook
- Pinterest
- Favorite0
1696 comments