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@bizwitch: Gah, so close! At least you're covered--no more stepping on rusty nails. Ouch!

@bizwitch: you just do you, lady! I bought cheapies because I know I have no willpower

I've been POAS since about 7DPO. Today is 10DPO and still stark white. Also generally feeling a bit crampy this morning like AF is close (I have only had an 11 day LF since getting off BCP, so not late yet, but getting pretty close).

For those who temp: I had a later night than usual and not great sleep last night, and the first temp I took was quite low (back to baseline, so AF to come), but then I decided maybe I hadn't left it under my tongue long enough to equilibrate. So without getting out of bed or anything, I took another temp and got way back up (where I was hoping it'd be). Is the second temp valid? Or should I just believe the first one?

@Properpie: I don't know much about temping but I never say anything until 12-13dpo.

I think I had some implantation bleeding today. Gonna be a long wait until next weekend.

@Babybeeforme: Ugh, sorry. See you in the next cycle!

@Babybeeforme: I can relate. I was so symptomatic and had a super faint line that I posted on here on 11dpo and then it never came up again. It's like life dangles it in front of you and then snatches it away. At least we all have each other.

@Babybeeforme: Thanks. I'm glad we have this place! I don't talk to anyone about this stuff--not even DH (not too much details).

@knittylady: thank you! I'm sorry you had to go through it too Even though we kept telling each other not to let our hopes get high, we were already planning and dreaming. So so hard.

@Properpie: I think given the late night and unrestful sleep - probably neither temp is very useful. Try again tomorrow.

I do have to say, adopting a dog has made this so much easier, at least in the short term. I at least have some substantial outlet for my pent up nurturing energy. A creature who looks at me like I am the greatest person in the world. Who craves my attention and is comforted by my touch. Who wants to play with me and show me affection all the time.

It is certainly not a substitute for a baby, but it has helped. If you've been thinking about getting a dog during this time I definitely recommend it.

@Synchronicity: It's like I didn't realize I had a dog-shaped hole in my heart until I adopted Roscoe!

On Saturday morning he was outside in the yard and so was our cat. They were exploring and sniffing and occasionally interacting while I was keeping an eye on them. It was just so... nice. It *almost* felt like our family was complete. I can't wait for the feeling of having a baby, to have that feeling times infinity.

@bizwitch: That is so sweet! We had to put down our 10 year old pittie last January due to bladder cancer. I always hoped she'd be around when we had a baby. We'd like to get another one, but still stings from her being gone.

Maybe I should get a plant...

@bizwitch: You'll just get a bonus tetanus shot. They recommend you get it in the early 3rd tri to convey immunity to the fetus. Doesn't work if you get it before you're pregnant or barely pregnant.

@mrskansas: I hadn't even though of that, but that makes a lot of sense.

This particular dog had come from a home where they had just had twins, and in addition to two other kids, another dog and bunnies it was too much for them to handle. But apparently he was very gentle with both the babies and the bunnies. Once a bunny even bit him on the nose and he didn't retaliate. So I'm looking forward to cute times with a baby and a dog. Not holding out hope for my cat being cute with a baby because she's kind of a b*tch. Haha.

@bizwitch: thanks, I think you're right, I think generally just a bad temping morning. Also, your dog is adorable, what a sweet boy.

I've had really light spotting over the past 24 hours which just turned from brown to red. Pretty sure tomorrow will be CD1.

@Properpie: awwww sorry. FX next month

How's everybody doing? Been pretty quiet the last couple of days.

I'm 9-10 DPO and did not POAS this morning. Pretty proud of myself for that. My thought process was, if it's stark white I'll just spend more time being sad and then will want AF to hurry up and come. If it's a squinter, then I'll just fixate on it and not be able to concentrate all day. AF could come as early as Monday or as late as Wednesday if this proves to be a normal cycle. Dunno if I can hold out that long! Agh!

@madisonbee: I'm going to try to get through the weekend! A perk to not testing and not knowing would be one last weekend that includes beer - if I am pregnant.

@knittylady: Oh honey I'm so sorry.

What does hcg level of 6 mean exactly? That hcg went back down?