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May the odds be ever in your favor! POAS: 6 months + TTC

  1. Marfi

    clementine / 794 posts

    @HeartAbandoned: Yep. It's annoying, not complaining about the lack of AF, but I just wish it was for a good reason!

  2. Snowdrop

    pear / 1846 posts

    @oliviaoblivia: i've just checked the stick again and I can see it without squinting.... Need to hold t together tonight in front of DH as I want to check on an FRER first.

    ETA: I keep getting it out and checking it every two minutes convincing myself that I imagined it!

  3. MrsMccarthy

    honeydew / 7295 posts

    @Snowdrop: AHHHHHHH OMG OMG OMG I AM SO HOPEFUL FOR YOU! Please update us ASAP! Till then I have everything crossed!

    @Tidybee: how unbelievably wonderful!!!! I am sending you super sonic sticky glue like baby dust!!!

    I'll come post more later. Last night was wedding anniversary and I have a hangover. Ugh!

  4. oliviaoblivia

    pineapple / 12793 posts

    @Snowdrop: you didn't imagine it! So exciting!!!

  5. dc yoga bee

    grapefruit / 4770 posts

    @Snowdrop: Ummmm... I see it...without squinting! !!!!!!!!

  6. littlek

    GOLD / squash / 13576 posts

    @Snowdrop: OMG!!!!! I see it!!!! Congrats!!!! I love seeing BFPs on this thread!!!!

  7. mrs. tictactoe

    blogger / pomegranate / 3201 posts

    @Snowdrop: woohooo!!!! Congrats!!

    @Marfi: Ugh, I'm so sorry.

  8. HeartAbandoned

    clementine / 933 posts

    @Snowdrop: Can't wait to see that FRER!

  9. HeartAbandoned

    clementine / 933 posts

    @MrsMccarthy: Happy Anniversary! Hope you're feeling better in no time.

  10. mrs. tictactoe

    blogger / pomegranate / 3201 posts

    I know we are not starting it yet, but as soon as AF arrives, I like to come up with fun titles for the new board because I need the distraction. What do you guys think about June Baby Boom? I was thinking about June Gloom (is that just a CA thing?) and was trying to switch it to something baby related. It doesn't exactly rhyme, but it's close... Any other ideas???

  11. HeartAbandoned

    clementine / 933 posts

    @mrs. tictactoe: I it!

  12. septca

    GOLD / pomegranate / 3688 posts

    @Snowdrop: congratulations!!!! That's wonderful news! (And, see? I told you the peer pressure would yield good results. )

    Are you due Jan 31? That was my edd with DD - such a good time of year to have a baby!!

  13. septca

    GOLD / pomegranate / 3688 posts

    @mrs. tictactoe: that *is* a CA thing.

  14. Marfi

    clementine / 794 posts

    @mrs. tictactoe: june bugs?

  15. HeartAbandoned

    clementine / 933 posts

    I'm headed for a week long beach vacation on Saturday, and I'm already there in my mind! So, that has me wondering:

    What's your favorite thing to do on a beach vacation?

    What is your ideal vacation - beach, mountains, amusement park, big city, something else?

    For me, I love sitting in a beach chair reading or napping. I could do that all day every day, I think...And the beach is definitely my preferred vacation. I'd love the opportunity to go on a wide variety of trips and see all sorts of places, but if I just get one vacation a year, I'll pick the beach every time.

  16. Happygal

    pomelo / 5000 posts

    @Snowdrop: I see it! Test again soon!

  17. Crystal

    grapefruit / 4028 posts

    @Snowdrop: omg yay!!! Get a free, stat!!! Congrats, I totally see something!

    I think the women on the other boards just like to look ahead as soon as AF arrives. I agree it doesn't make it fair to those testing at the end of the month. I like our way of doing it much better, and how supportive we all are, no matter where we are in the cycle.

    @mrs. tictactoe: that's cute! I like it!

    Also, WTH When did it become June?!

    I *think* I might O today... Will need a temp rise to confirm tomorrow. We've had great timing so far, so yay!

  18. Raindrop

    grapefruit / 4731 posts

    @Snowdrop: I also see it!! Get a FRER! Pee on it... and take a picture then post it here. Hehe.

  19. winniebee

    hostess / wonderful grape / 20803 posts

    @Snowdrop: I see a second line! Try the FRER in the morning!!

  20. dc yoga bee

    grapefruit / 4770 posts

    @mrs. tictactoe: I it!!

  21. MrsMccarthy

    honeydew / 7295 posts

    I can speak personally that when you know you are out early in the month and you feel ready move on it can be hard to be in that limbo. I POAS in early June so at the most I will get a few days on a board where my date is approaching and I can commiserate with others on it then it comes and goes. I totally get the feeling of not wanting the late wAiters to be left behind too but I also think the people who know may (or said month) is definitely not their month understandably might want to think ahead. That's why I like the idea of a halfway point personally. I accept the democractic vote but I joined the other June board because its more relevant to me but still sucks of you have been at it a while and that or limbo are your only options. I've always checked back on current and past boards with no issue. Right now on here I do feel kind of left out because I don't have a place on the list anywhere. Just being honest.

    @mrs. tictactoe: I love June baby boom! Totally cute! If you want alternates: June BFP soon, June fill my womb, but I honestly like baby boom the best!

    Losin my mind waiting for confirmation of snowdrops exciting news!!!

  22. Mrs.Panda

    nectarine / 2358 posts

    @Snowdrop: I had a barely-there squinter at 9 DPO for my BFP in the morning and that evening was able to take a FRER and a digital with obvious s!! I think you should just get a 2-3 pack and test tonight and tomorrow

  23. mrs. tictactoe

    blogger / pomegranate / 3201 posts

    @MrsMccarthy: I totally get what you mean.

  24. deactivated_account

    GOLD / pomegranate / 3938 posts

    @Snowdrop: I see it! Congratulations!!!!!!!

    @septca: is June Gloom really a CA thing????

    @Crystal: I don't like making time move any faster than it already does. This is May and I don't even want to think about June!

    @MrsMccarthy: Hey! How is this board not relevant? What do you want to talk about? I'm already "out" for May but I've been talking about waiting to O, sex during fertile week, and now the TWW! I've missed you around here so I know you've been cheating on us! But let's chat about anything you want to chat about!

  25. dc yoga bee

    grapefruit / 4770 posts

    @MrsMccarthy: Yeah I miss you too! @MrsMcD was giving me tips for having sex while full. That's relevant no matter where you are in the month

  26. LindsayInNY

    bananas / 9229 posts

    @MrsMccarthy: I can kinda see what you mean? But, as a frequent end of the month POASer, starting a new thread too soon means I'll be left here by myself once everyone moves on. Personally I think the monthly heading is just a formality. Everyone stays on one thread and then continues on to the next at the end of the month. I don't see how the conversation would change whether you're in "limbo" or not. And I don't think you're in limbo because you're at some point in your cycle, no?

  27. deactivated_account

    GOLD / pomegranate / 3938 posts

    @dc yoga bee: I'm so glad you liked my tip! That's seriously my "i'm tired" or "we're lazy" or "we're full" or "we're half asleep" position!

  28. littlek

    GOLD / squash / 13576 posts

    @MrsMccarthy: I'm not an active participant but since i guess I was one of the "founders" I will chime in. I have always saw this as more of a support thread and less of a POAS thread. The reason we created this bump out was because the general POAS thread was too large and some of us felt less supportive unless you got a BFP. If AF arrived, you would maybe get one response "bummer" but no real comraderie. I feel like with this group/thread it's more like a support network and less about being on sticks... but that's just me. And that's why I stick around because I you guys!!!

  29. deactivated_account

    GOLD / pomegranate / 3938 posts

    @MrsMccarthy: Maybe just add your POAS date to this list. Even if its in June. If that will make you feel more included in this group, then its no biggie.

  30. deactivated_account

    GOLD / pomegranate / 3938 posts

    There's only like 10 or 12 girls in here... I'll be sad if we start dividing up. And really... I personally don't like to post on multiple POAS threads.

  31. Honeygold89

    nectarine / 2527 posts

    @Snowdrop: can definitely see it congrats

  32. deactivated_account

    GOLD / pomegranate / 3938 posts

    @littlek: Amen to that.

  33. Raindrop

    grapefruit / 4731 posts

    @littlek: Well said!

  34. dc yoga bee

    grapefruit / 4770 posts

    Eep I need some help! TMI....

    I had EWCM cd 14-15. True EWCM too. I've never had that before. Haven't got a positive opk, and only got a high on fertility monitor on 15 which is weird. I usually get it highs starting cd 12 and peak on 16. Today is 16, and still only high. However, EWCM is now gone!! Now it's just creamy. Did I have a short surge and miss it on opk and monitor? I used opk around 5pm since cd 11. So, FMU with monitor, and 5pm cheapie opk. We BD cd 11,12, and 15. Thoughts??

  35. littlek

    GOLD / squash / 13576 posts

    @dc yoga bee: I think your timing is good. My body never followed the exact cycle so I don't have much advice. I'd keep BD EOD and keep using OPKs. What OPKs are you using? Do you have pics?

  36. MrsMccarthy

    honeydew / 7295 posts

    Haha aww you guys! Not trying to hate on the board. i love this board. I guess I just feel more stuck sometimes when I can't "move on" Or be counted. I'm not the only one on here and I feel like my opinion should just count for what it is , one opinion, but my feeling is even when you are waiting to POAS you have that hope for the coming month. When you are out you have no hope for that month and you are actually movin on to yet another month. I don't see why we can't start a June thread maybe a week before June so people can gear up on there but also continue to check back on previous months. That's what I do. But maybe since this is more of a support thread it shouldn't be month oriented at all and maybe we should just make new threads when they become too full. That way everyone gets to see their POAS date and wait for their turn no matter where they are. But don't change things on my account. I'm just having a hard time and feeling very stuck and sad right now in general. I'm sure I will feel better once I've coped more with getting to where I am. I'm not trying to deny anyone support in any way but I would prefer a little bit of overlap or a place on the board that lasts more than three days. With my short LP I may not even be on the board more than a day or two. Not a big deal but that's how I feel right now. I feel like I don't belong anywhere. Big baby I know. Could also be hormones since I stopped nursing almost entirely. I know that can make a person feel weird. Not trying to start drama on here I promise. Just showing the other side.

    I'm CD11 and having weird cramps and twinges. Not sure what any of it means. I see my doctor next week so hopefully she will have some answers.

    Still dying for a snowdrop update.

  37. Torchwood

    pomelo / 5607 posts

    Not a participant here, but could ya'll just keep the list as the next 30 days all the time, and rollover to a new thread when the new month starts? It wouldn't always include everyone, since not everyone has a 30 day or less cycle, but it'd keep people who are already out at least somewhat still on there.

  38. dc yoga bee

    grapefruit / 4770 posts

    @littlek: Answer brand from Wal-Mart. No pics bc testing at work. I'm supposed to get my progesterone checked 5-7 days after I think I've ovulated, but this s throwing a monkey wrench. It was actually EWCM Tues & Wed. Today immediately creamy so I'm thinking I ovulated yesterday. But, the cheap opk wasn't as dark as control however it did have a visible line.

  39. septca

    GOLD / pomegranate / 3688 posts

    Okay, here's my super opinionated opinion: I don't like the POAS threads. When I was TTC my DD, we just had a 6+ month TTC thread. When it got too big, we'd just make 6+ months TTC thread #2 and so on. We group hosted the way we do here, so people would just add their POAS date to the list and remove it once the date was past. Because it was a small group, like this, it was pretty manageable. The point of the thread was support, not countdown to POAS - exactly like this thread has become.

  40. HeartAbandoned

    clementine / 933 posts

    @Torchwood: I like this idea. I love this board (this is my first month participating) and I'm looking forward to the June 6+ board so much that I haven't joined the "regular" June board yet, even though I rolled over pretty early in the month. But I like the idea of keeping a rolling list. So maybe if we were to update today we'd include POAS dates through June 22? And then start a new thread on June 1, which would include POAS through July 1? I think it could work, but might be slightly more complicated to keep up with. I think we could handle it, though!

    @dc yoga bee: Do you temp? In my experience, I only ever get 1 positive OPK, and the first time I got one, it was in the afternoon. This month, it was in the morning. (I just use wondfos). I'm thinking maybe this month my surge actually started the evening before my positive, but because my urine was diluted, I didn't see it till FMU the next day. Any chance you've been so well hydrated that the cheapie just couldn't pick it up?

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