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@starlitsky: I'm going to use a FRER on Saturday (10 dpo), but will probably use another cheapie tomorrow morning to appease the monster.
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I think I've decided to start smoking and drinking. (ABSOLUTELY JUST JOKING here but listen to my reasoning.
). So, my best friend and I were chatting and we were trying to figure out what (besides age) has changed in the last 10 and 3.5 years that would effect my fertility. The only thing we can come up with is cigarettes and wine. LOL.
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@Kaohinani: So my husband has a very messed up sense of humor, and it's only got worse since becoming a cop. Well he told me that all I need to do is get addicted to meth and have our son taken by CPS, and I'll pregnant instantly. I mean obviously that isn't what is going to happen, but it seems to do the trick for a lot of people.
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@Kaohinani: This article says that drinking red wine is good for fertility. If that was the case I'd already be pregnant, though
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@Sams Mom: LOL. Right?
The irony of all of the wonderful women who should be mothers (once, twice, or thrice over) who can't versus those individuals who abuse the blessings they have just astounds me. When I was teaching in a school for homeless students in downtown SD, I became familiar with so many drug and abuse stories. So many of the students had younger siblings at "home" (wherever that was at the time) and I kept thinking, "Why can't my husband and I have one?" (Speaking of my exhusband who was basically sterile for all reproductive purposes). I wanted to save every one of them in that situation, if not solely for them, but for me. -
@skinnycow: Well, then, I shall pour a glass tonight. #PracticeDrinkingForOvulation.
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@Sams Mom: this is excellent! I often wonder at how an acquaintance we have who's hugely overweight and smokes can be on baby number 3 and we're having trouble with a second
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@MamaBear87: I told my OB/GYN what my husband said, and he told me that I have to time it to where I'm ~4 weeks away from delivery of my next one when the previous one is taken... This is why I love my OB, he's not uptight at all
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@MamaBear87: I'm with you on that. My best friend is overweight and smokes. She jokes that the only way she'd ever actually run is for an oatmeal creme pie strapped to the bumper of a Jeep. She also states that to the 10 lbs of weight I want to lose, she wants to lose enough weight to equal one ME. She has as many health issues as I. Ironically, it only took her 3 mos of "actively" trying after 2 mos of "passive" ttc to become pregnant with my godson! I'm a professor who has made it a hobby to study my fertility and a certified personal trainer who exercises daily and I can't catch a break. *shrugs*
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@MamaBear87: Also I have friends/acquaintances that shouldn't be having more kids because they can't take care of the ones they have, yet it's easy as can be for her to get pregnant.
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@Sams Mom: I may like my OBGYN but, seriously, yours takes the cake! That is hysterical!
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@SamsMom: I'm a bit behind with the chat, but I wanted to say that I have been going to the dentist three times a month since April. I'm terrified of it and had to get anxiety meds from my doctor after the first time I went in early April. I had two root canals done and one hidden cavity. It was horrible and I feel like I deserve a medal now it's all done.
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@paranundrum: I'm glad I'm not alone in being afraid of the dentist. For crying out loud I have less issues with getting a pelvic while on my period every dang month, than I do with going to the dentist. I'm on zoloft for other anxiety, but it's definitely helpful in this scenario.
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@Sams Mom: @paranundrum: I'm with ya on the dentist fear. Last time I went in I had EIGHT(!) cavities. Pregnancy ruined my teeth. It's been over a year since then and i haven't gathered the courage to go back...
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Watching "Unexpected" now ...because I can.
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.... AND I JUST realized you all are speaking about dentist visits again.
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@Kaohinani: I've not watched that one, but "I Didn't Know I was Pregnant" fascinates me and makes me stare at the TV like that sometimes
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@Sams Mom: Thank you! I do it with that one as well. (My husband says I even make a "stinky cheese face."
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@SamsMom: I'm not really fond of any doctors, am afraid of needles and may black out when I have blood drawn, but dentists are the worst.
@Skinnycow: I have been a frequent visitor to the dentist all my life. My mother had to take antibiotics when she was pregnant with me and it ruined my teeth. I rarely get normal cavities, usually a bit (or a half or so) of a tooth just breaks off. This time I got a tooth ache in early spring and went to get an x-ray done and that revealed all of the problems. That was not fun.
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@Kaohinani: I watch shows like that too. It's interesting to peek into the lives of people so different sometimes. I don't watch any reality shows from my own country though. Those are cringy.
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@paranundrum: I absolutely do not wish to be intrusive but I am curious: What country has such cringy shows?
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@paranundrum: I'm not a huge "reality television" fan; however viewing the personal and relational dynamic between people and watching others from differing socio-economic statuses relate fascinates me. I'm an "observer," I suppose.
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I AM SOOOOO FREAKING HUNGRY!!! That should be a sign of early pregnancy, right? π€ͺ
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@Kaohinani: I'm from Estonia. (so excuse
my English, I don't have much practice.)
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@paranundrum: Please, do not apologize for your English. You speak/spell beautifully and are highly articulate. I absolutely feel the same for many American television programs as you do for Estonian programs ... You, obviously, know not of Floribama Shore which is currently airing.
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@Sams Mom: LOL. Of course, ravenous = pregnant.
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@Kaohinani: hahaha Iβm laughing at your conclusion that you need to smoke and drink to get pregnant! Love your sense of humor!
@paranundrum: I had no idea you were from another country! Your English is wonderful!
@Sams Mom: you are definitely pregnant!!!
any other symptoms? Iβm feeling bloated and feel some twinges in my abdominal area (which Iβve also felt when not pregnant lol).. I must be pregnant too, right?? -
@starlitsky: just hot flashes, some serious boob pain, and on & off ovary pain/cramps. This cycle is tripping me out.
And yes, of course you must be!
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@Sams Mom: lol I know symptom spotting is futile but it sure helps pass the time!
Iβm kinda anxious about my temp tomorrow! Iβm really hoping it goes up!
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@starlitsky: I need to get back to temping next cycle, it makes me feel better about pin pointing ovulation instead of having to assume 12-36 hours after + OPK or whatever it is.
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@Sams Mom: this is my first cycle temping since I had my first baby, and Iβm really liking knowing when I ovulated! And like I said earlier, itβs another data point to analyze and obsess over
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@starlitsky: I temped for TTC cycles 1-13, maybe 14? Then it made me batshit analyzing everything... So I took a break (and started Zoloft
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@Sams Mom: π€£π€£π€£
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OK, ladies -
Help me brainstorm here. It is too early to call the OBGYN and I was wondering if any of you may have some knowledge on freakishly short and heavy AFs.
Here is the down-n-dirty: This is my 1st AF after my HSG. AF has existed as follows: Massive cramping, scant spotting one day, heavy AF CD 1, clots, medium trailing to light AF on CD 2, spotting today (CD 3). I always have 3-5 day very light AFs. 10 miu HPTs are BFN. I am 38 so my biggest fear is perimenopause. Every hormone test says LH, Estrogen, Testosterone, Prolactin, and Progesterone are all absolutely normal. WHAT IS GOING ON?Does anyone have any insight?
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@Starlitsky, @Kaohinani: Thanks. I love having a place to use English. I rarely have the chance in real life.
@Kaohinani: I don't have any ideas, but I'm eager to hear if anyone else has, because you just described my recent AFs. After that I just get several days of light (and annoying) spotting.
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Ugh, I was weak and tested this morning (8dpo) and got a BFN. I know it's early, but I'm still really bummed....
@Paranundrum: I had no clue you were from a different country!!
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@Kaohinani: From what my doctor told me when I bitch about AF variations from Clomid it shouldn't be a problem. "As long as you're having a period, if you analyze whether its lighter or heavier or chunkier you're going to drive yourself crazy." I believe was his exact phrasing.
But having had a HSG, it might be a sign of something, if it will make you feel better, get a hold of him.
@Lahela017: I was weak today too. Used my single FRER I was saving for at least tomorrow... BFN @ 9 dpo.
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@Lahela017: I don't think I've given any clues other than temping in Β°C and posting at odd hours before now anyway. I'm glad my English hasn't given me away.
@Lahela017, @SamsMom: Sorry about the BFNs. Hopefully they will turn into something more positive in the coming days.
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Called OBGYN's office. I spoke with the nurse on the nurse's line. She is concerned there may be an underlying hormonal issue or I may, indeed, be starting perimenopause early.
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@paranundrum: Some Americans also use Β°C so that is not all that odd. Also, I am an early riser (up at between 4:30 or 5 am) and go to bed around 10 pm so your hours were not suspect to me.
@Sams Mom: @Lehela017: So sorry to read that neither of you received early BFPs.
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