Hellobee Boards

@mfa_lady: Sometimes I feel hope is all we can have!

@mfa_lady: meh! We are going on a cruise on Tuesday for our anniversary so I'm excited about that! I'm 6dpo but we only bd six-seven days before ovulation, so I'm being realistic about that lol. Mojitos on the beach are on the horizon! DH doesn't want to take march off to avoid a December bday, so we are waiting to o at the end of the month!

@mfa_lady: Thanks!! This next month was going to be a wacky one too, but DH was able to rearrange his travel so we won't miss this next cycle!

I'm a rollover.

@HolisticMama: I'm really sad this is not your month

@HolisticMama: ((Hugs))

@HolisticMama: I'm sad you are a rollover, but I so admire your attitude. Lots of positive thoughts headed your way for this next cycle. Did you find using OPKs helpful at all, or was it more stressful than it was worth?

@MrsMccarthy: The OPKs just slide into the monitor, right? Are you enjoying it?

@Mrs.Panda: Did you end up using the royal jelly last cycle? I wasn't going to use royal jelly again this cycle, because I didn't think it made a difference...and then a thought popped into my head: Panda used royal jelly and she got pregnant. Keep using it.

@ChiCalGoBee: Yup. OPKs were good. I didn't ovulate until CD18 (Last Quarter Moon). So our timing was pretty good, actually. ) O-8, O-6, O-4, O-2, O-1, O (So sperm was super fresh).
This cycle I want to hit O+1.

@Adira: I agree. I REALLY want it next month. I have daydreamed of a December birth. I also have had two different "visions" (or sorts) where when I did the math...I conceived in March. I will probably be a little more bummed then usual if it's not out month.

I bought myself a present this morning while running errands (buying more cloth pads):

It's a Lunaette Selene. It's named after the Greek Gooddess Selene; she is the mother aspect of the triple Goddess , which represents womanhood, she is represented by the full moon, were she is at the height of her reproductive potential.

I might give it a go during AF, but I really got it for BDing. Sticky sticky BDing.

@HolisticMama: Thinking of you.

@HolisticMama: I highly recommend for AF. I love mine

@HolisticMama: Add me to the list of people who appreciate your great attitude! I love the image of buds and how that translates to the potential that we each have as future mamas!

On another note: I'm a crazy lady - I tested yesterday on CD20, with no indication AT ALL that I've even o'd yet. I was just feeling a little nauseated and I had a ton of wondfos, so I figured why not. Needless to say, it was negative, and the nausea went away after I had a snack Still planning to test on 3/16, but I'm not hopeful, as my OPKs have all been negative. Keeping up with BDing in case I've missed my surge (I'm only OPKing 1x/day) and because we're still having fun Starting to stress a little about timing for next cycle, but because we're facing a medicated cycle, including starting with progesterone to induce my period, we have a little more control (theoretically) about when things happen. Trying to stay positive, and feeling surprisingly good today. I'll credit the beautiful weather in my part of the world.

Looking forward to some good news on this thread. I know it's coming soon!

@dc yoga bee: have a great trip!!!

@HolisticMama: sorry :(. But your dog rolling picture made me lol!

@ABCmrs: I'm glad you are having fun with it!

@anyajenkins: Initially I thought that you said you recommend AF. And I was thinking, "Yes..I recommend menstruation, as well. Without it- it's hard to make a baby."

@mfa_lady: Thanks! I'm sending you warm and fuzzy thoughts, as well!

@ABCmrs: Hi! I don't think I know much about your journey so far. Does your medicated cycle include some nice doctor monitoring and ultrasounds? I would love to know exactly when I ovulate. I never get positive OPKs, but I get dark ones.

@theotherstark: Thanks! I've been missing posting this/last month. I felt sooooo busy!

@winniebee: When does PMS usually happen? I actually feel better a few days before AF, but the week before? UGH. And I always think I might be pregnant...but alas. :: sigh ::

@HolisticMama: After some long cycles, a blood test, and an ultrasound to look at my ovaries, I was diagnosed last week with PCOS. So, I'm in the middle of a cycle, with instructions from my doctor to use OPKs, and if I haven't gotten a period by 3/16, to test. If it's negative, I'm to call her office, and she'll prescribe progesterone to jump-start my period, then after that happens, I'll start Clomid (50mg) on CD3. She wants me to use OPKs to try and track ovulation, plus I'll go in for a blood test at CD21 to confirm O. So far this cycle, I've used an OPK once a day since CD10 (currently CD21), and while there's a line there every day, they definitely haven't been positive. If I do happen to get a positive OPK in the next week, I'll probably delay all of the above steps until I give this cycle a fair shake at working! Thanks for asking I think it helps me process it when I talk/type about it!

@HolisticMama: No little ones yet. We stopped BC in September 2013. Since then, I'm on cycle 4. I had one super-long cycle pre-BC (why I started BC in the first place), and then when I saw my OB/GYN, I had just finished a 79-day cycle, so she tested me immediately. I'm definitely still processing, but have several friends and acquaintances that have conceived on Clomid (many on their first round!), so I'm trying to stay optimistic! I'm using OPKs and taking mucinex this cycle, then I'll add Clomid next time. My current concern is that I'll be traveling for work next month, and I'm afraid it will be in the middle of my fertile window. But, since I'll likely be taking something to start my cycle, I'm in control of when it starts, and I can delay that if I need to!

I love that you're so proactive, and that you have doctors who are receptive to that! I know of so many people whose doctors won't do any sort of testing until they've been trying for 6 months or a year. I love that you were able to find out up-front that you might be facing challenges, and that you can take steps to make sure you have the best shot at it! Are you doing anything "extra" to help?

Good luck on your fresh cycle!

@HolisticMama: you absolutely win for overhauling your lifestyle! Wow. You must have radiant skin with all the good stuff you put inside! Luckily, Colorado has a lot of good resources for such a healthy lifestyle. Good for you!

@ChiCalGoBee: Thanks! TTC has definitely changed my life for the absolute better. I completed my first 10K (walking) last year in my quest for being healthy for a baby. I also try to live a fairly stress free life in order to be relatively zen for TTC. (Ha.) Oh- and I go to that therapist twice a month. Yup. I've tried to cover all the bases.

Do you all have any other fun ideas? I'm really open to them.