I feel like I need a place just to go and talk/vent about symptoms. Does anyone else need this space?
No judgement.
No assumptions.
It doesn't matter if you are 1DPO or 27DPO. Or not Oing at all.
Just a safe space to feel whatever you are feeling about symptoms with friends. So pour yourself a cup of herbal tea....
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
haha, I felt some cramping earlier today and I was all "OMG, maybe it's implantation!!!" even though I haven't had sex in recent memory and I'm not ovulating, so...
persimmon / 1167 posts
I thought this might be a good idea, because maybe other threads don't care about symptom spotting much?
What do you think? Good idea?
I JUST WISH I KNEW WHAT WAS GOING ON! But doesn't everyone?! LOL!
I have crazy slippery kind of stretchy CM all over the place! I NEVER have this much CM. EVER. EVER.
And I teeter between.."Oh MY GOSH! It's a miracle! I could be pregnant! This is AMAZING! I'm loving this!!" 
...to...
"I HATE THIS! 
What is going on! Did I miss ovulation this month and my body is trying to ovulate again? Should I BD?!"
In my heart- I don't feel that I missed ovulation, but I just feel so confused or conflicted.
cantaloupe / 6086 posts
@Adira: oh yeah, I totally had that today. and I know better, I'm taking fertility drugs so those can cause symptoms for sure.
but it's 7dpo and I couldn't help but wonder . . .
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@HolisticMama: that happened to me before I got my BFP.... just sayin....
This morning, I woke up sniffly and my boobs feel heaview, and I wanted to google if that was a pregnancy symptom. I am -1 DPO.
:headdesk:
persimmon / 1167 posts
@Crystal: They totally are a symptom. I googled it last month.
I also have been sniffy post-O this cycle. LOL.
And I know that the CM can be a symptom and it just makes me go from crazy happy to crazy crazy to crazy confused. To crazy happy. LOL.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
I haven't even O'd yet, which is why I am now* in the crazy crazy camp, lol.
I need to read up more on CM, this whole thing is confusing to me.
*Edited from "not" to "now" Ooops!
persimmon / 1167 posts
@bhbee: I'm always hopeful for other's symptoms. And it would be darn exciting if they were implantation cramps. LOL.
@Adira: That's pretty funny.
persimmon / 1167 posts
Do you think it helps to get the symptoms out there? Like.."Ugh. This is what I'm feeling. It may be everything. It may be nothing. But I don't feel like keeping it all in."
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@HolisticMama: I know! So bad!!!!!
I think talking about it here helps so I don't go crazy on my husband. And sometimes its nice to have a safe space to just let it all out.
eggplant / 11408 posts
@HolisticMama: I just need to say that I love your pictures. When I see you post on a thread with a photo icon next to it, I admit, I always click, even if I don't comment 
persimmon / 1167 posts
I agree. I told my husband about all the symptoms last cycle, but then I realized...I kind of want to surprise him with our someday pregnancy. So I need an another outlet.
persimmon / 1167 posts
@LovelyPlum: Haha. Thanks! Can you tell what that swirly girl is from?
It's from one of my most favorite Hyperbole comics: http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/10/god-of-cake.html
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@HolisticMama: I totally knew what that picture was!
@LovelyPlum: I do the same thing. 
eggplant / 11408 posts
@HolisticMama: that's awesome! I had no idea. I have to admit, I'm not well versed in the world of crazy internet memes, but I do enjoy them
persimmon / 1167 posts
Last month I literally thought I was crazy. LITERALLY.
I spent half a day researching mammals that have phantom pregnancies:
Pandas: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-23626756
Goats: http://www.tennesseemeatgoats.com/articles2/falsepregnancy.html
Horses: http://www.thehorse.com/articles/10164/false-pregnancy
Cats: http://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/reproductive/c_ct_false_pregnancy
Dogs:
And chickens go broody when they want to hatch their eggs, even if they are not fertilized.
So I discovered that I am indeed not crazy, that there must be some biological purpose of symptom spotting and that I am simply broody.
persimmon / 1167 posts
I am also extra-fluffy like a brooding hen. Seriously. My tummy has been getting fluffy since TTC. I am cutting alcohol out of my diet for now.
http://hencam.com/faq/the-broody-hen/
pear / 1846 posts
@HolisticMama: oooh I like this thread, obviously it is not sensible to symptom spot but it is nice to indulge sometimes!
I have had lots of creamy cm (thought I might be starting with thrush but no). And my temps are on the high side BUT I'm only 5dpo...
honeydew / 7295 posts
Great idea for a thread! As you know I am the queen of phantom symptoms so mine may need to be taken with a grain of salt bits here's what I've got at a pathetic 3DPO:
•Wet creamy CM. the stain your undies kind. I've had some yellow and clear EWCM mixed in there too. It's not the super stretchy kind but its definitely egg white consistency.
•Strong appetite. Just want to eat and eat and eat!!!
•Gassy. And worse than normal but may be from all the eating.
•Aches all over. I'm an achy breaky lady.
•Fatigue for the past three days. Waking up and still feeling orally wiped all day. But I do have a toddler so...
•Irritable. I've been very moody. Going from manic excitement to irritability.
•Sniffles and mild headache that feel more like allergies than an actual cold. Plugged ears.
•crazy dreams and tossing and turning during sleep
•Super emotional.
I'm curious to see how all of our symptoms manifest. Pregnancy and PMS and so similar that I'm not sure what's what.
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
Strangely AF just came and while it was on time, I didn't have symptoms to expect it! I had sore boobs mid cycle and was convinced I was KU, but maybe it was a symptom was for O!
honeydew / 7295 posts
Does your husband insisting that you are pregnant count as a sign??? Hehehe
persimmon / 1167 posts
My skin condition kind of flared up today. I'm just aware of it. They have no idea what causes the condition or how to get rid of it. Although I'm beginning to think it has something to do with my estrogen. I've been googling it tonight at it does seem that it is indeed an issue.
Still feeling kind of aware of the uterus and ovaries tonight. Broke down and told DH about how I have been feeling, as he got upset earlier this month when I didn't tell him why I was upset we didn't BD the first night I had EWCM.
pomegranate / 3791 posts
@MrsMccarthy: Yep, we could probably be co-queens of this because you sound just like me! With my pregnancy with Landon I had tons of symptoms early on. As a result, any time I feel nauseous, very tired, emotional, crampy, etc., I convince myself that I must be pregnant.
My DH is bad about it too - today I was having cramping on my left side and he was like, "Does that mean I put a baby in you?" I told him no and that I'm pretty sure they're from ovulation since my OPK was positive today. "Oh, does that mean I need to PUT a baby in you?" Yes...yes, it does. We have the most ridiculous conversations.
persimmon / 1167 posts
@Crystal: Nope, but that's okay. I wasn't really feeling like DTD today. He's stressed about interviews. He has one tomorrow and on Thursday. We are REALLY hopeful about the interview tomorrow, but his last employer reported an incorrect job title, which he now needs to support proof, which is annoying. Boo. I feel bad for him. He's really anxious.
@wonderstruck: DH also asked me today if I could be pregnant. Your conversation with DH was so cute. LOL. I love it.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@wonderstruck: awww! Silly DHs.
@HolisticMama: FX for your DH! Is it a local job? Or would it require you to move?
persimmon / 1167 posts
@Crystal: It is local and has some of the best benefits in town. It's one of the only facilities here that offers onsite childcare. I really wish that his previous employer had proper files. :: sigh :: He has always been good at interviews so I'm really hopeful. It would be wonderful. He gave notice to his last employer. So his last day of work will be in 10 days. EEEEEP!
persimmon / 1167 posts
I wish I knew exactly what implantation cramping felt like. I've read so many forums and it seems like it can manifest itself in SO many different ways. Pinching, Dull Ache, Pulling, Stabbing. Ha.
I guess like everything else with the TTC/pregnancy journey...everyone's journey is different and unique.
honeydew / 7295 posts
@wonderstruck: hahah aww he's cute! I hope he put a baby in you tonight!
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@HolisticMama: this is what's so annoying- pregnancy symptoms manifest themselves in so many different ways. I wish there could be one definitive early symptom so you'd know for sure.
Eeep! Good luck to your DH!
honeydew / 7295 posts
Feeling really cramps over here tonight. I hope this doesn't mean I'm gonna have another super late cycle. I got my AF at 8DPO last month which never happens so that concerned me. I worry about low progestrone because i am atill nursing LO. I'm feeling kind of blue tonight. Was feeling hopeful it would be as easy as one go again but now I'm kind of worried I've got a longer hall ahead. I'm also mad at myself for not pushing o DTD on ovulation or O+1. I feel like our timing should have been amazing and it's just okay. Damn you TTC roller coaster.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@MrsMccarthy: :: hugs ::
The good news is you are tracking so if you are having a short LP, you can tell your doctor so they can help find a solution.
You're not out til your out, so don't lose hope yet!
pear / 1846 posts
My temp has risen again... 37c or 98.6 this morning! I usually average 36.5 or 97.7 post O. Even if this isn't a BFP (I'm only 6DPO) I think it must mean higher progesterone. Really happy about this
pomelo / 5720 posts
@Snowdrop: Yay for higher temps!
@MrsMccarthy: hang in there mama. It's stressful journey for sure, but it will happen How often are you nursing LO still? I have to say, I am so thankful my LO weaned on his own at 16.5 months.
I have no idea what DPO I am because I am a terrible OPK user and totally messed it up this month. I am, however, feeling very tired, crampy, emotional, and gassy the past two days so who knows. The tiredness could be because LO insists on waking up at 5am though. And I am also having insomnia lately, probably because I am thinking about TTC too much.
persimmon / 1167 posts
@MrsMccarthy: How are you feeling this morning? Have you looked into taking any omegas to maybe push up your progesterone? @Snowdrop: What have you done to help with your progesterone? This cycle sounds like it's a positive one, regardless of the outcome! Woot woot!
@bushelandapeck: Isn't being a woman fun? LOL. That's always what I think when I look at my symptoms...whatever they are symptoms for, it's just ridiculous sometimes, right?
persimmon / 1167 posts
I've been thinking a lot more about my skin condition this morning. It does seem to be estrogen related. It flares up during estrogen peaks, which I don't quite understand. I do think it was a bit better this cycle as I was taking chia seeds. But I think if there is a next cycle that I want to try to integrate more legumes and soy.
On a side note- I found this cool chart on what the hormones do during fertilization:
http://www.ebmedicine.net/topics.php?paction=showTopicSeg&topic_id=130&seg_id=2553
persimmon / 1121 posts
I'm going to join in on the symptom spotting. My last cycle was crazy, and I thought I got AF, but then didn't really and so on a whim I took an OPK last night and it was positive! We had just so happened to BD at 0-4, so chances are small, but that won't stop me from obsessing!
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